Kedlestone
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 03:07 PM |
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New potential owner
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
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sdh2903
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 03:13 PM |
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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.
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Kedlestone
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 03:21 PM |
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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.
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INDY BIRD
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 03:22 PM |
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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?
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Kedlestone
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 03:29 PM |
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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?
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Luego.2.0
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 03:50 PM |
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Have a look at a luego if you can find one as it's abt longer and wider than most 7s
Veinto 2.0 black top.
Jenevy throttle bodies
Omex ecu
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Luego.2.0
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 05:00 PM |
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Have a look at a luego if you can find one as it's abt longer and wider than most 7s
Veinto 2.0 black top.
Jenevy throttle bodies
Omex ecu
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Kedlestone
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 05:10 PM |
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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
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twybrow
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 05:14 PM |
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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!
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Kedlestone
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 05:23 PM |
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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.
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CosKev3
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 06:50 PM |
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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
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Kedlestone
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 07:30 PM |
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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]
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LBMEFM
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 08:08 PM |
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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.
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danny keenan
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 09:01 PM |
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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
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CosKev3
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 09:12 PM |
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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]
Yeah I read that,but from what I've read it's not good enough,hence my mentioning it!
Do some research on it,as it will be an expensive add on if you decide you need a dry sump set up once you've got the car,or a even more
expensive replacement engine when it goes pop if you don't!
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Kedlestone
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| posted on 24/1/16 at 09:16 PM |
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Roger that, will do.
Will contact him again and ask what that actual setup it.
Thanks again for all the info and help guys.
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motorcycle_mayhem
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| posted on 25/1/16 at 10:00 AM |
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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.
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pif
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| posted on 25/1/16 at 04:13 PM |
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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.
been a bit of a rush job really, bodged it all together in just 5 1/2 years.
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