Steve Linton

Name : Steve Linton

 

Age : 40

 

Home town : Saffron Walden

 

Occupation : IT Consultant

 

Car driven : Toyota Supra (JZA80)

 

Daily driver : Honda Accord Tourer

 

Time Attack Car Spec :

 

Race prepared by Garage Whifbitz, the car has gone through many phases of development from the initial track day setup (where brakes and suspension modifications were made) to the race setup and MSA spec that it is now.

 

The main features of the car are :

 

• Full race spec engine and turbo using ACL,ARP,Carillo,CP and Garret components.
• Whifbitz ported head with up rated valves,springs,locators and retainers.
• Up rated fuelling system including twin fuel pumps and Whifbitz swirl pot.
• Transmission changes include a Carbonetic triple carbon clutch and flywheel.
• Suspension has been changed to Nitron 3-way adjustable coil-overs and up rated anti-roll bars.
• Braking has been up rated to KAD callipers and AP discs, with race spec pads and fluid. ABS has been removed and a brake bias valve installed.
• Safety is taken care of with an MSA spec weld in roll cage, SPA fire system and electronic cut-off.
• … and much more

 

Full spec here –

http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=53&Itemid=57

 

Is this your first year in Time Attack? :

 

No, I’m now in my third year of Time Attack and lovin’ every moment. Wouldn’t miss it for anything!

 

What do you like about Time Attack and how have you done this season so far :

 

It brings together like minded enthusiasts who want more than a track day and don’t want the expense of ‘normal’ circuit racing. It’s a nice middle ground in motorsport that allows people to compete for a different type of podium.

This season has been my most successful so far, with two first and two second places so far… all thanks to the support of the Garage Whifbitz team and our sponsors.

 

Current sponsors :

 

Garage Whifbitz

Motul

AET Turbos

Triple T Services

Carbonetics

Nitron

 

See the team newsletters, round by round here :

 

http://www.garagewhifbitz.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=1&Itemid=50

 

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