After the successful dyno session our next test would be at the track, for a day of testing.
Snetterton is our second closest circuit but it’s length and combination of corners lends itself to testing the car in all ways, with tight turns, long straights and more challenging sweeping bends and an off camber chicane.
Rob Quantrell waiting to try the car for the first time
The day threw up a couple of technical challenges that we’ve added to the post test list but it wasn’t enough tp prevent three of us getting some decent seat time.
The beautiful sunny day didn’t hurt either!
driving the car onto the trailer under its own steam at the end of the day is always a bonus.
Back in the workshop there was a random electrical cut out issue to trace as well as a fueling issue.
The electrical issue appears to be stemming from the EPAS overloading the PDM causing a full cut-off. So, a few replacement parts ordered and some diagnosis to carry out.
The fuel issue was quickly traced to an airlock in the swirl pot. Likely down to not priming it properly after changing the fuel tank.
pumping fuel through to prime the swirl pot
Inspecting the EPAS. No apparent problems though.
So preparations will continue until the first race at Donington on the 29th March. Doesn’t look like we’ll have another chance to test before though.
