re post #2349 by BossFox 

 

I show very much interest and talk almost all the time about the builds with others with the same interests,

I read the Projects and builds all the time, following them, and the people that i talk with are talking with others on them,

every part of the builds, i do not post in the threads because i have nothing to add to them.

 

 but its nice to be nice to new members, and many here were being the usual abusive posters.

I just ignore the abusive posts from members here in a Project thread and the non build stuff.

 

I can not see where my posts here yesterday 'were getting the boot in', or even refer to BossFox or the build,

just the nature of the Briskoda Members posts.

What i am aware of is how others that that also follow the build threads here by just reading online and watching the videos posted, now see the Briskoda Members behaviour  if you dare to comment after joining.

Edited 4 May, 201511 yr by Damo

I think we all know the real reason, although I'm still struggling to interpret the above post

In simple words for you then.

 

I read the Projects from the start because cars and engines are what interest me, and i talk about them to people interested in the Companies doing the work and parts being used and the results. & do not comment in the threads because they are build threads.

 

So i do show interest, and people look in to Briskoda and read the Projects, and members here flaming those that deem to comment are an embarrassment in my opinion.

In other news (and to help talk about something else)

The now long forgotten 1.8 from the Yeti will soon be finding a new home

I know it's been overshadowed by the fire spitting TTRS engine but excited nonetheless

I will now shamelessly plug the fact I have a logistical dilemna getting the lot up north, please feel free to check in on my greenline thread

Sorry Richard, its an abuse of your thread but there are limited visitors to the Superb project section

In other news (and to help talk about something else)

The now long forgotten 1.8 from the Yeti will soon be finding a new home

I know it's been overshadowed by the fire spitting TTRS engine but excited nonetheless

I will now shamelessly plug the fact I have a logistical dilemna getting the lot up north, please feel free to check in on my greenline thread

Sorry Richard, its an abuse of your thread but there are limited visitors to the Superb project section

ooohhh that will be interesting nice job sparkly

I can't find a vid of yours that's 9:30.

 

I noticed you didn't offer a reply to my second sentence.

 

here you go. i can post a comment in the vid especially for you if your still not convinced its me. :p

 

 

Let me know when you've finished evaluating my split second judgements and I'll put some more up from Silverstone today...

Like most people I make decisions that seem like the right thing to do at the time, based on a variety of factors including what's going on in the mirrors which the video doesn't show.

One day I might not make a single mistake, but I doubt it with the benefit of hindsight, slow motion video etc...

Still, in the meantime I am enjoying myself.

And that's what this project is for.

Which is why I take little notice of people that go to lengths inspecting everything I do in fine detail.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, just as I am entitled not to really care about it as I know I'm not perfect.

Videos of a yeti overtaking nissan gtr's??!! Yes please

What a great project. Do have long term plans for the car, what the next stage of development will look like? Or is it just a case of enjoying it as it is at the minute?

I have followed the citigo project too and I'm sort of guessing that might even blow the yeti out of the water...?

Might be a daft question but do you trailer the yeti to track days or drive it there...?

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What a great project. Do have long term plans for the car, what the next stage of development will look like? Or is it just a case of enjoying it as it is at the minute?

I have followed the citigo project too and I'm sort of guessing that might even blow the yeti out of the water...?

Might be a daft question but do you trailer the yeti to track days or drive it there...?

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He has a minion/ serf/ butler/ tame mechanic to do that, doesn't he, Taylor?

Videos please

What a great project. Do have long term plans for the car, what the next stage of development will look like? Or is it just a case of enjoying it as it is at the minute?

I have followed the citigo project too and I'm sort of guessing that might even blow the yeti out of the water...?

Might be a daft question but do you trailer the yeti to track days or drive it there...?

The next stage of development is me trying to get it down to 1,250kg (car and full tank, no driver) while keeping it looking the same.

That means trying to remove an additional 100kg over what it weighs now.

Not going to be that easy.

I drive it to track days, give it some stick on circuit and then drive it home.

Difficult to compare to the Citigo.

Not sure which will be quicker either as the Yeti can still be developed further...

The 5pot engine has a lot of potential considering it's happy running 500bhp on stock internals with breathing mods and an upgraded turbo.

I like how the Yeti is now known amongst car people even outside of Briskoda, in Kwik fit (don't ask) and talking about the fitters R33 Skyline out back and she mentioned about a rather quick Yeti that her friend had seen at some recent track days.

I like how the Yeti is now known amongst car people even outside of Briskoda, in Kwik fit (don't ask) and talking about the fitters R33 Skyline out back and she mentioned about a rather quick Yeti that her friend had seen at some recent track days.

Four track days in two weeks...

Combe was when it went a bit viral though.

FB went a bit Yeti crazy and the TTS Roadsport post got shared something like 200+ times including to several car sites/clubs.

I've also had PMs of articles in a few different countries too.

As a sleeper, the cat is well and truly out of the bag.

Looks like a good day today Richard,

How did it go compared to the LFA?

Ok so carbon fibre doors will save 80kg did you say? Have you got a carbon bonnet being made too? I guess any extra weight saving will start getting really pricey. Carbon fibre roof and prop shaft?

The next stage of development is me trying to get it down to 1,250kg (car and full tank, no driver) while keeping it looking the same.

That means trying to remove an additional 100kg over what it weighs now.

Not going to be that easy.

I drive it to track days, give it some stick on circuit and then drive it home.

Difficult to compare to the Citigo.

Not sure which will be quicker either as the Yeti can still be developed further...

The 5pot engine has a lot of potential considering it's happy running 500bhp on stock internals with breathing mods and an upgraded turbo.

Has the yeti exceeded your expectations from a project point of view or did you have a sneaky suspicion it was going to be this good?

If you knew what you knew with the yeti, do you still think you would have pursued the citigo project as well?

Hats off to you though in terms of originality on both projects they look absolutely outstanding.

And also for what it's worth, you always come across as very level headed from what I have see of you on the forum and from that I don't believe for one minute you would intentionally do anything deliberately irresponsible on track (in relation to the slight off topic in the thread earlier).

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Four track days in two weeks...

Combe was when it went a bit viral though.

FB went a bit Yeti crazy and the TTS Roadsport post got shared something like 200+ times including to several car sites/clubs.

I've also had PMs of articles in a few different countries too.

As a sleeper, the cat is well and truly out of the bag.

 

Very much so,

 

is a good talking point as we then moved from that onto Nissan Patrols running Skyline running gear,

 

Similar concept 4wd running monsterous power

 

On another note I can see why you run a Skyline as well now.

Has the yeti exceeded your expectations from a project point of view or did you have a sneaky suspicion it was going to be this good?

If you knew what you knew with the yeti, do you still think you would have pursued the citigo project as well?

 

To be honest, no.

I didn't think it would be possible to make a Yeti this fast.

It was really done as a "slight" modification project to keep me occupied while the Citigo was done.

Instead it got out of hand after running for a season at 300bhp and the point at which I bought the TT-RS was when there was going to be no turning back.

 

It was never really supposed to have the RS engine etc... it was going to be a stage 3 1.8 and that's all.

 

Tough call, because the Citigo was started first and 80% of the money was spent and a lot of the work done before the Yeti was even purchased.

If I had to choose between the two I don't think it's possible.

The Citigo should be epic fun... but the Yeti kind of already is, exceeding my expectations.

 

If the Citigo had been done last year the Yeti-RS would never have happened.

anyone else glad Jabba have had problems?

 

I'm sure you aren't, Richard but if they hadn't, no Yeti 2.5.

 

Hope you get my meaning

So, Silverstone today.

15 GTROC members there, out of about 60 cars on track.

 

I think it blended in well...

 

 

 

Had some great sessions.

Took out a couple of GT-R members, one of whom is racing and runs the Atom Challenge and the other competes in that and the Fun Cup.

Plus I also did an instructor session with Jake Hill and then later he drove the Yeti too.

End result is some good feedback.  And the fact that everyone seems to think it's hilarious how fast you can make a Skoda Yeti.

 

I have clearly been running the tyres too high in pressure.

Dropping them about 5psi (30 hot after a session front, 32 rear) has made a noticeable difference.

Also suggest running 1psi more on the side that is the "inside" of the track depending on wether clockwise or anti-clockwise

At Snetterton, Combe and How Fast I was clearly not as quick as I could have been once the tyres got hot as it puts a lot of heat into the fronts quite quickly.

 

A video for now, will do more when less tired.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQLC8vdh5rc

 

Consensus on the day was that the Yeti is running very similar times to a Stock GT-R around Silverstone, which is good as it's a big track ideal for power cars.

 

And the Yeti has now done it's fourth track day in two weeks.

Other than the synchro on 1st and 2nd it's been amazingly reliable.

A snag list, but nothing serious.

And it's had some serious punishment.

For a new build, I find that amazing.

 

Also reminds me what a great bunch the GTROC guys are.

It doesn't matter what you turn up in, they are just car and track day fans.

A really good day today.

Four track days in two weeks...

Combe was when it went a bit viral though.

FB went a bit Yeti crazy and the TTS Roadsport post got shared something like 200+ times including to several car sites/clubs.

I've also had PMs of articles in a few different countries too.

As a sleeper, the cat is well and truly out of the bag.

 

You'll have to start vinyl wrapping it before public trackdays so that no-one will know which colour Yeti to look out for until it's out on track.

Richard, love your posts!

 

What about a small infra red thermometer to check tyre temperatures and getting it well set up. 

Seems that there still is improvement in the setup. 

Checking temps inside, outside and middle will give you some information about your car setup.

And tyre pressures when warm was always how we setup the cup cars. A couple of laps and than a check of the pressures.

Giving the tyres the pressures they had to have (we knew the pressures Pirelli gave us. You will have to find out what pressures your tyres, when warm, are supposed to have).

After the turns we used to write down the cold pressures (wont be able to do that, as you drive the car back home), to have information with what pressures to start the next day.

 

But not overloading the tyres, will give them the best results. This will, IMHO, improve your times much more than extra power or less weight (a combination is always better....).

 

So sorry I dont live in GB to visit your track days. Would love to have a chat with you.

I saw in the demon tweeks catalogue that you can get a tyre pressure monitor that displays on your phone

I saw in the demon tweeks catalogue that you can get a tyre pressure monitor that displays on your phone

not sure if checking apps at 130mph is doable