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FOR SALE – Pell Genesis RGB Race Car

History

Build in around 2002 this car actually won the RGB Championship Class A in the hands of its designer and builder Tim Pell. It was campaigned for many years by Adrian Moore to several class podiums and most recently since 2013 by myself.
It’s a firm favourite with fans, painted in striking Subaru Blue and with a pleasing shape

Development

The car has been extensively developed over the years, having gone through a variety of engine and bodywork configurations, a bespoke sidepod design saw the radiator and oil coolers moved from the front of the car to the rear.
For the 2015 season the car benefitted from new power and a new stainless performance exhaust, moving away from the older spec fireblade engine, it also benefited in new double adjustable Protech suspension, new DigiDash 2 data logger, conversion to electric water pump and significant weight savings bring it to 565Kg in post-race trim, including the driver (475kg without driver).

Whilst not necessarily a front runner, in the right hands it can still punch well above its weight and mix it with much more expensive RGB cars, as I did in the 2015 season.
If you are new to racing, or want to get into RGB and don’t necessarily want to spend a fortune and want something you can develop and learn from that crucially, isn’t going to try to kill you every time you turn in, then this is the car for you.

Good points

Tried, tested well understood car
Fresh engine, low mileage, only 4000 road miles and 3 races since it went into the car.
The car in the right hands is capable of a top 10 finish and featuring in the top 15.
Well setup and understood car that is predictable at the limit
A great learning platform for new drivers
A cheap way to get into one of the best and most competitive club racing series going: RGB.
This is a bargain, considering a top car is somewhere between double and triple the asking price.
Engine has been mapped by renowned RGB engine tuner Damien at DayTuner and gives a reliable 155bhp at the wheels.
The weight of the car post-race at Snetterton with me in it was 565Kg, very close to the minimum 560Kg weight limit.

Bad Points

The bodywork is generally in a bit of a tatty state, nothing that can’t be sorted out.
There is some cosmetic damage that I would like to repair before final sale
It’s an older car, so a little rough around the edges
The radiator is in need of replacement
It hasn’t yet had a winter refresh, so items like the chain need replacing and it needs a good check around.

Comprehensive Specification

Tubular space frame chassis
Part fibreglass part carbon kevlar body construction
Honda CBR 1000 RR7 – 2007 spec Honda Fireblade engine
Uprated clutch springs
AB Performance billet sump with custom pickup
AB Performance intake trumpets
AB Performance billet oil take off adapter with Mocal Remote filter head
AB Performance custom stainless exhaust and manifold
Re-packable stainless silencer with catalyst end cap (reliable 100-102 decibels)
US ECU and wiring loom, meaning no requirements for Honda security system
Davis Craig EWP80 electric water pump
AB Performance water pump delete kit
Stick shift
Revotec fan
Quaife ATB limited slip differential
Chain drive with customisable front and rear sprockets to alter gearing
DynoJet Power Commander III USB (with a variety of maps)
ETB Instruments DigiDash 2+ data logger with GPS option and 5 extra channels
Sparco steering wheel, with buttons that operate the dashboard
Team Dynamics ProRace 1.2 13” black wheels with Yokohama A048 tyres
Wilwood Powerlite 4 piston calipers with AP Racing bells and rotors on the front
Wilwood Powerlite 4 piston calipers with handbrake adapter on the rear
Protech 1.9” 400 series double adjustable shock absorbers on 275lbs springs
Alloy oil cooler
Alloy radiator
Custom electric reverse
FIA spec rain light
Full roll cage
Custom foam seat
Lifeline electrically operated fire Extinguisher (refreshed May 2015)
Schroth 6 point quick release harness, dated until 2018
Front adjustable anti-roll bar
Pickup points for rear anti-roll bar
OBP strengthened Formula Ford pedal box with wildwood adjustable brake bias
Hydraulic clutch
Titan motorsport alloy quick rack
Braided oil and brake hoses
Baffled aluminium fuel tank with swirl pot and internal Honda fuel pump

Extras

x4 Team Dynamics ProRace 1.2 13” black wheels with RGB spec Avon wet tyres
Additional springs, 300lbs and 350lbs.
Additional sprockets (48, 50, 55, 56T)
Many assorted spare parts including spare fuel pump, starter motor, sensors, too much to list.
Side pod moulds, if you need to remake them
Replacement main bodywork is available through Tim Pell at Pell Automotive in Bradford
Two seater conversion kit, so you can scare your friends and family.
Spare front bodywork (although damaged, is repairable).
“Anteater” custom made ram airbox
If the car is staying in RGB I’m happy to help with setup and technical advice
Setup and Maintenance notes

Sale Details

Genuine Reasons for Sale. I have an opportunity in RGB that I simply cannot refuse.

The car is available now for £6500 if you want to take it off my hands and fix things up yourself.
Or it will be available in time for the 2016 season start with repairs, mentioned above, completed for £7000.

Optional extras, by separate arrangement.

There is an option to take the spare CBR 1000 engine I have for £1000. This engine is the same spec as the one in the car and similar mileage, except it’s on a standard sump that would need to be swapped over. It has recently been overhauled and inspected by Andy Bates at AB Performance with a new clutch and head gasket fitted. This is also a bargain and cost over £1700. Running a spare engine is advisible

For details please contact:
Charlie Thomas
T: 07884054176
E: s_f_hawke@hotmail.com

Pictures and Video

Link to Flickr album of many pictures of the Genesis over the years

https://flic.kr/s/aHsktad6or

Link to some YouTube videos of the car in action

Snetterton 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_qzlRpGgTE
Birkett 2013 (1 lap): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqE1uzeaWBQ
Car on the dyno: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X410XrW6j4
Silverstone 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tTDi8GcUAo
Brands Hatch 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haYmBvMt24o

http://www.rgb-racing.org.uk/rgbbb/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=1696