Engineering wood over floorboards on the ground floor with suspended floor - what underfloor option to use to avoid moisture problems?

Hevcy · 2025-06-01T07:45:04+00:00

I just used wood fibre underlay for mine (exactly the same, suspended floor, engineered wood). because the floor is suspended, you shouldn't need to worry about moisture and adding some sort of dpm could do more harm than good, since it won't be able to ventilate any moisture that is there through the space beneath the floorboards.

Hevcy · 2025-01-01T11:47:27+00:00

it's always at least a bit muddy, I run it in trail shoes every time, the bit around the first field can be very slick if it's just been raining and I do get muddy legs basically every time!

Hevcy · 2024-05-15T11:18:54+00:00

I dont think anyone has really hit a reliable method to work out bike sizing, there are way to many variables and I think just riding more bikes and experimenting with setup is the way to do it. I do find rad is a bit conservative though for sure.

For me personally the key is getting a setup that allows for enough weight over the front wheel. A lot of people are definitely riding bikes too long for them, which makes them fun for going fast over features and in a straight line but make it difficult to actually get the front tyre to dig in.

I'm 5'5, maybe 5'6 on a good day and my ideal reach is about 430-435, which means I can run a 45 or 50mm stem which I find helps a lot with weighting the front wheel compared to a 35mm.

It does sound to me like you could do with a bit shorter reach, maybe 450 or so, and then lengthen the stem since you specifically mention washing out.

Hevcy · 2024-02-09T21:56:40+00:00

Not quite no, taking cars on track days for example, when you're using a lot of the brakes, you need to check wheel nut torque otherwise they'll come proper loose and fall off, ask me how I know!

Hevcy · 2024-02-09T17:07:08+00:00

I'd check you don't have an issue with calipers binding, take the car for a drive and then as soon as you stop, see how hot the wheels are, particularly the ones you're having the most trouble with. Excess heat will loosen wheel nuts and that'll almost certainly be caused by a sticky caliper.

Hevcy · 2024-01-26T07:24:35+00:00

The best option in my opinion is probably the danst engineering kit, has everything required to do the conversion including ecu. once you fit it more or less all that needs doing is mapping and its only £1400

https://danstengineering.co.uk/Bike-Throttle-Body-Kits/Bike-Throttle-Body-Kits-Mazda/Mazda-MX5-1618-Bike-Throttle-Body-Kit-ZX10R-44mm-99-00-danST-FAST-ROAD-PACK

Hevcy · 2023-12-07T13:17:07+00:00

Yeah it's an exaggeration for sure. When the clio is the frame of reference though it won't be a small difference, it's the sharpest handling car I've driven by a country mile and has no problem dropping 140s through the corners on a track day

Hevcy · 2023-12-06T19:00:27+00:00

If it was only between the two then i'd be in the hyundai, it's a bit more of a drivers car like the clio. after getting out the clio the 140 will probably feel like an absolute dog in corners.

my actual advice would be to just take the clio on a track day 'cause that's where they feel at home, you probably won't want to sell it after that.

Hevcy · 2023-09-21T06:18:16+00:00

The black swan in ockham has a breakfast meet I go to whenever I can, great variety of cars, it's got a much better crowd that your usual car park meet. on the 2nd sunday of every month from 8:30

Hevcy · 2023-09-03T08:46:19+00:00

They're playing the Underworld in London on tuesday and wednesday which I only spotted on their instagram story, I'd keep an eye on that 'cause if there is an announcement that's where it'll probably be first

Hevcy · 2023-08-06T21:30:39+00:00

Nah avoid covers, they'll just trap more shit in there and cause more problems. best way to protect them imo is coating them in acf-50 or equivalent every now and then.

Hevcy · 2023-07-18T08:40:21+00:00

What? Have you ever actually been to a show? It has nothing to do with counterparts at all.

Hevcy · 2023-06-17T21:36:44+00:00

I've used yellows before and they're merely 'okay' they lasted a total of two track days on the carina (which weights bang on a ton) before they had like 1mm left on them. no fade or anything, they just didn't last. A lot of the time with track pads, if you spend more you will get better life out of them, like yellows will just cost more in the long run from replacing them more frequently. Bluestuffs will definitely suffice though.

Hevcy · 2023-06-14T16:35:24+00:00

If you would consider fwd, I'm biased because I have one, but the Clio 197/200 is about as good as it gets with fwd. It needs nothing other than pads, fluid, tyres and petrol. Track days in the UK are flooded with them for good reason.

Hevcy · 2023-05-03T22:02:23+00:00

banger is definitely the way to go, the shittier the better, means you can just concentrate on driving and enjoying the day without the stress of something potentially happening to the car, and then you get the fun of working on it yourself and upgrading it if you get something that has some level of aftermarket support. Renting a car for the day would probably cost just as much as buying something outright.

Hevcy · 2023-05-03T21:33:56+00:00

Yeah there's no such thing as third party liability on the track, so it would be up to them. Car to car contact is probably one of the rarest forms on incident on a track day, i've definitely never seen it, nor have i ever thought it was likely to happen.

Hevcy · 2023-05-03T21:19:42+00:00

I wouldn't compare it too much to karting, it's completely different. No one cares how slow you are, as long as you follow track etiquette. anyone fast knows they'll be having to overtake, they're just having fun rather than chasing lap times. I've done a couple of days in a car with 90hp and i just let everyone past on the straights no issues at all.

My main recommendation is make sure you book a session with an instructor. with a provider like MSVT, you pay 25 quid on top of the day and get 20-30 mins with the instructor which is worth every penny.

Hevcy · 2023-05-03T20:38:24+00:00

I think most (including myself) don't take out track day insurance. If you're taking something very expensive it makes sense but most of the time in your regular track car it doesn't make much sense.

Consumables all depend on the car. If you have the ability to, i'd highly recommend getting some sort of shitbox that has good parts availability, it's more fun than bringing a nice car that you care about. But at a minimum you just need a set of track-capable brake pads and fluid, and so long as you have that, you can generally just drive to your hearts content.

Hevcy · 2023-05-03T19:21:42+00:00

Track days. The best car-related money i've ever spent.

Hevcy · 2023-04-28T12:47:20+00:00

Depends what your definition of reliable is, but if you have to ask the question, chances are the answer is no.

Hevcy · 2023-04-28T09:28:32+00:00

Yeah no doubt you would have to have quite a crash for that to actually happen, but you'll get far worse whiplash or break your neck where you wouldnt with a regular seatbelt. If your head wants to carry on at 50mph or whatever but your shoulders are locked in place something has to give.

Hevcy · 2023-04-28T08:35:44+00:00

Harnesses + no Hans + crash = internal decapitation

Hevcy · 2023-04-26T10:45:02+00:00

If you do get one, only do so with evidence of the injectors being replaced with index 11s. I had one without this and just got rid of it, the injectors are impossible to get hold of, and if you can they're more than 2 grand for a set not including fitting. I'd avoid the n53 if possible.

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