So today I bought Jon Davis's old race 2cv. It's in a pretty bad shape but hope to get it built for next season.
So I apologise now for asking any stupid questions as I will no doubt need advice, help etc in the coming months.
I'm not a mechanic but have been around these cars since I was 17. I intend to enter the Eco class.
My first job will be to repair the body as I think it will need floors, sills, front bulkhead, bonnet hinge, inner rear wings.
On the plus side it does have a roll cage and roof !
Any offers of help with welding would be most welcome!
Thanks
Rich
Richard Knight
So first question
What size fire extinguisher do I need. It's a bit vague in the blue book.
Cheers
Rich
First, you need floors to mount the extinguisher to ;)
On a more helpful note, you're gonna need an FIA system when it's all ready. Something like this: https://www.advantage-motorsport.co.uk/car-prep/fire-extinguishers/plumbed-in-fire-extinguishers/mechanical/lifeline-zero-2000-4-0ltr-mechanical-fire-marshal.html would be good.
Or this http://rrs-direct.com/store/kit-extincteur-fia-ecofirex-automatique-rrs-7154.html
Thanks guys.
Picked up the car today......lots and lots of work needed!
Would post a picture, but not sure how to do it.
Rich
Read all about the build here.
https://knightspeedracing.home.blog/
Cheers Rich
Now with an update
https://knightspeedracing.home.blog
All
I am unfortunately writing this having been very unwell for the last month.
I started getting unwell at the start of October with flu like symptoms which then developed. A week later I passed out whilst coughing and face planted the floor. I had mild cuts to my head etc which has healed ok. So after trips to A&E, Ambulances and numerous hospital and doctors visits I have been diagnosed with post viral bronchitis with cough syncope. I have blacked out now approximately 16 times in two weeks. I'm still passing out even today. Apparently it's not dangerous and I come round in seconds and it only happens when I have a coughing fit. They have put me on steroids in the hope that it cures the bronchitis.
The Doctor yesterday said that cough syncope is a DVLA notifying illness and that in his opinion it's a 12 month driving ban. However the advice on the website is a little vague, so I am writing to the DVLA to see what they say.
Unfortunately this will probably mean that I won't be able to finish building the race car, nor be able to drive in next years season.
I won't be able to attend the dinner dance either. I had booked and paid for a room at the hotel which was non refundable. If you can sell it on for any money, I'd be grateful.
I am absolutely devastated by this news as you can imagine.
Please extend my apologies to everyone.
Kind regards
Richard
Richard Knight
The car will wait, hope you get well soon.