Hi all,
I've recently decided to sell up my project Subaru Impreza Widetrack and get a more track focused car but with out the heavy costs the Impreza
brings.
I've never been in Tiger Avon or Caterham/Westfield until today when I went to view a Tiger Avon Hayabusa. Having had a good read through the ad
for the car I went to view it today to see what it was like. First impressions is it ticked all the boxes for looks, and spec. My only real main
issues is space. I'm 6"4/6"5 and found that where the current seating position was I was to close. There didn't appear to be more
than an fingers space behind the seat but I did notice the back of the seat was more laid down than upright, so moving your behind and legs further
forward. To see if there would be enough room i sat in the empty passengers side with no seat in and was far more comfortable for space.
My question here is, has anyone else had this problem and found a easy solution? Ie different seat or possibly moving the pedals away?
Is there also anything else I should be looking out for? Didn't see a buyers guide on here.
Lastly are the Hayabusa models problematic at all? Or just fine if well maintained?
Thanks
Was it a padded seat or a thin grp seat?
I'm 6ft 4 and In my last kit I had a thin grp seat pushed right back and bolted straight to the floor. This gave 3 or 4 inches more legroom than
a padded seat on a runner.
It was just a GRP seat. It did have alloy blocks under it to raise it up for the previous driver.
Maybe it's the height that's the issue? Just assumed you could get a more upright seat...?
It's something I'm keen to find out if it can be modified, as it stands I'll struggle to test drive it, so hard to make a decision on
buying.
lower the floor pan this can help, by about 35 mm this will give more room,
and i think they run std sierra pedal box, can this be changed or has it already been done, ie floor mounted box?
It does already run a floor mounted pedal box from what I remember. There's a cross brace and the pedal box is welded to it. Has anyone moved the pedals further forward I.e moving the master cyclinders further into the bay?
Have a look at a luego if you can find one as it's abt longer and wider than most 7s
Have a look at a luego if you can find one as it's abt longer and wider than most 7s
This is the spec,
Tiger Avon Hayabusa race/track/hillclimb car
very well built car, never damaged crashed etc
has a low mileage 2007 1300 hayabusa full power 200bhp engine 13,000 miles. mounted using the correct factory engine cradle starts first time every
time 400 BHP / ton
the engine and gearbox are very good with no smoking, clunks etc, engages all gears smoothly and doesn't miss gears like some of these cars.
the car has a cosworth lsd which works well, the correct propshaft and mating flanges for the bike engine
the car is built as a race car not a road car so isn't registered - wouldn't be hard to make road legal with the quality of the build.
it is set up for track use so is very competitive and focused. - a very fast car
all brake lines are good ridge hoses
track day pads in ford calipers
dual brake pedal set up with bias adjuster
full MSA roll cage with side impact protection - not the usual roll hoop
Luke 4 point harness in date till 2017 on a fibreglass bucket seat
fire extinguisher
de mount steering wheel
bike dashboard
soft cell fuel tank
brand new MK quick rack on poly mounts
sequential display and weather proof dash switches
racing gaz coilovers adjustable damping rate
all chassis work was carried out professionally
custom stainless exhaust ceramic coated and packed for 105db track days
the engine has a billet sump, pick up and starter ring as recommended by 'extreme' to avoid damage if the car spun
stainless header tank and alloy breather
the wiring loom has been lightened running the busa ecu with a GI pro gear indicator with the built in advanced TRE improves part throttle response in
lower gears, also improves low end torque at full throttle and disables the speed limiter
full heavy duty clutch kit including billet slave cylinder with correct spacer
the car has been corner weighted and set with spring rates
rose jointed wishbones
2 sets of wheels
1 set of Dunlop racing tyres
the bodywork is very presentable with only a few marks and a couple of cracks - very good for a racer
I am 6' 6" and also live in Derbyshire. If you want try my car out for size you would be welcome. I have moved my seat right back, lifted the steering column and gone for a tiny 10" steering wheel! My seat is on runners, but I plan to ditch them to gain another inch or so of knee space! Also keep in mind, these are small cars so don't expect to be as comfy as a large tin top!
That's very kind, yeah I wouldn't mind taking you up on that offer just for my piece of mind that I know the car can be made to fit.
I don't expect the comfort of my impreza, but then I'm only buying the car for trackdays and sprints/hill climbs.
Worth asking about the sump set up,as Busas struggle with oil surge and blow up engines easily.
Majority of track focused Busa cars run dry sump systems
The owner did mention that work had been carried out on the sump to allow for the rotated mounting of the engine as to prevent cornering oil surge
& starvation. It does list this in the spec also,
"Car has a billet sump, pick up and starter ring as recommended by 'extreme' to avoid damage if the car spun"
The owner before this current chap used the car for hill climbs so I assume it's been built to by reliable on track.
[Edited on 24/1/16 by Kedlestone]
When I was looking for my new project and being 6'6" tall I found the Tiger Avon very cramped I eventually went for the MK Indy which by fitting a race seat and small steering wheel it was comfortable.
Hi your mor than welcome e to come and try out oune of my MK indy's.if you want to give me a call on 07779208569.
If you are sprinting you will reall y need a dry sump system.I specialise in the hayabus race cars you can have a look around mine for ideas etc
Thanks Danny
Mk sportscars
quote:
Originally posted by Kedlestone
The owner did mention that work had been carried out on the sump to allow for the rotated mounting of the engine as to prevent cornering oil surge & starvation. It does list this in the spec also,
"Car has a billet sump, pick up and starter ring as recommended by 'extreme' to avoid damage if the car spun"
The owner before this current chap used the car for hill climbs so I assume it's been built to by reliable on track.
[Edited on 24/1/16 by Kedlestone]
Roger that, will do.
Will contact him again and ask what that actual setup it.
Thanks again for all the info and help guys.
Rod No.2 will exit if not dry sumped. If you're only going down the pub and joining your Japanese melee in a street drag race, then what
you've looked at is fine, but if you're anywhere near a track you need a dry sump.
A Westfield with an upright seat (or foam) hard up against the bulkhead will accommodate you. It accommodated me.
I have an indy and I am 6"4 and on the larger side of builds. Also in Derbyshire if you want to come and try for size.
My seat is well padded, on runners but all the way back with the standard pedals. No probs for me.
BEC too.