Post IVA / Track Prep

So now the IVA is sorted time to prep the car for the track...

First to remove the indicators.

Decided to leave most of the rubber coverings on the front end as this will help to protect the threads etc from track debris.

The boss is not needed for the track so will remove this and fit the wheel directly to the quick release.

with the wheel fitted without the boss.

Front end off,  indicators coming off.

The holes I drilled for the extended indicators were a little large for the smaller track indicators so had to use a little hole on the thread to compress between the body and a washer to fill the hole.

My IVA kit all ready to go back on once its off track.

Time to remove the CAT as this won't be required on track. I have a link pipe ready to replace it.

The exhaust on the car has discoloured greatly driving it in the wet and muck.

Had to get out a few special tools to remove the car from collector. Seems like the heat had cooked in on well.

Next up, the side protection bars. 100% needed for the track, I felt very vulnerable not having any side protection on the road

Small pilot hole drilled from inside out to find the right location. Then used a hole saw to drill out the hole required for the side bar to butt up against the chassis plate. I drilled the hole a little larger than required.

Good end caps to cover the holes in the bar ends.

Really impressed with the side bars, they feel very strong. If you grab hold of them they move the complete car. Will support my full weight no problems.

Makes getting into the car very difficult now!  ha ha.

Next up.... Rear defuser!  Had a quick look but its going to take some messing about so will save it for another day.