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Hard and Soft Top DevelopmentAugust 2010
Development of the new hard and soft tops is moving along at a good rate in the new facility in Exeter.
The first hard top will be going to Steve Simpson of Simtek for his MURTAYA RALLY WORKS and we know the soft top has been eagerly waited for by a number of owners.
Both will be available to purchase individually from the website as soon as they are ready so check back regularly for updates.
Arrival of New Wheels for Latest Car Builds
1 September 2010
The wheels for the MSC RALLY car and the new demo car (sponsored and supplied by Team Dynamics) arrived today.
Red Rally Car Gets Road Tested
6 September 2010
Our red RALLY car hit the road this weekend and covered some 2 hundred mile of road testing, ending with a visit to the paddock at Wiscombe Hill Climb (sorry to say no runs up the hill this time) where the car generated a great deal of interest.
The RALLY car is back up to the rollers at RPE on Tuesday to have the final section to squeeze every last drop of torque out of the motor and to have the anti lag and launch control setup ready for Rallyday on the 18th of this month.
MURTAYA RALLY Receives Lots of Interest at the Rallyday Event 2010
19 September 2010
The red RALLY car had an excellent first outing at RallyDay - Castle Coombe, with guest driver James Harrison.
Read his drive report below.
"Rally day at Castle Combe would mark my first official test of the updated Rally Murtaya. The car had been subject to a host of modifications over its lifetime, but last weekend marked a significant step forward in the cars development.
First thing to mention about the car is the addition of the new Coupe roof. This is not only a great aesthetic improvement, but it also helps to improve the cars aerodynamic properties. The roof also allows about 2 inches greater head clearance, meaning taller drivers can now sit more comfortably. To finish it off the car now adorns striking new livery which along with the gloss white Team Dynamics wheels, makes a pretty bold statement.
Performance has always been the big appeal for the Murtaya. Even with the engine running at entry level spec, the car launches out of corners at a rapid pace. The particular map we were using required the engine to be revved quite hard to get the best out of it, but once the turbo spooled up the car was unstoppable. Regularly being the quickest car out on circuit, crowds would always be waiting when we got back to the paddock.
Handling is another area which has been further improved. The now standard AST suspension worked straight out the box and with plenty of adjustment available, the driver can fine tune handling to his or her preference. The four wheel drive system was faultless as always, offering predictable handling throughout the day. Even with the quickest movements on the wheel, the car responds instantly and will go exactly where you point it.
It was great to get out in the car once again and with more improvements on the way, it looks set to be a promising few months for Murtaya Sports cars.
James Harrison. www.jamesharrisonracing.com
Talks Have Started About Bringing a 5th Variant into the MURTAYA Range
September 2010
A dedicated GT style track car - calling on all the strengths of the MURTAYA's monocoque and the power delivery potential of the Subaru drive train.
After the recent outing at Castle Combe in the hands of James Harrison, we at MSC realised that there is massive potential for a stunning dedicated track car with its own race series, along the lines of the TVR Tuscan Challenge or the Ginetta Championship. With this goal in mind we are talking to a number of interested parties.
Industrial Placement Review
by Marwan.F.Semaan
I met the MURTAYA crew at the 2008 Autosport show in Birmingham while I was looking for companies I’d enjoy having my industrial placement with. I have always been fascinated by kit-cars because most of them are quick, affordable and easy to build. The MURTAYA was different from all other kit-cars; the kit and the Subaru Impreza donor parts were in so much harmony with each other that if I hadn’t known it was a kit car, I would have actually thought it was a normal production car... and it was QUICK, affordable and easy to build!
In summer 2010, I found out that Andy White was taking over the company after the old managing team went bust. I also found out that they were relocating their premises, and that they were planning on further developing the car with the help of Engineer Graham Codling. That was the perfect opportunity for me to join in and help improve a fascinating car that has already acquired a formidable reputation while learning essential hands-on skills that I would never be taught at University.
As work and development went on at MURTAYA, I had the chance to transform theory into practice; I learnt how to make components out of carbon fibre and GRP and I had the opportunity to meet key personalities in the motorsport industry such as Graham Gleeson from EXE-TC Suspensions. The main thing I’ve learnt working alongside Graham Codling is that you can make anything you want as long as you can perfectly visualise what your final product will look like.
My experience with MURTAYA was unique and will definitely boost my academic level during my Masters year in Motorsports Engineering at Oxford Brookes University. The MURTAYA will definitely enter the list of world top kit-cars in the near future.
V.I.P Visit
Friday 15 October 2010
Olly Clark of Roger Clark Motorsport paid us a visit today.
Two reasons for the visit where ...
1 - to deliver the part for the new 2.1 L stoker motor that RPE are building for us, and 2 - to have a drive in the Red Murtaya.
On his return home he sent this message:
Many thanks for your time and warm hospitality on Friday. It was great to have a run out in the car and sample the Murtaya. There’s certainly scope and potential for people to build a real rocket there!
Kind Regards, Olly Clark.
www.rogerclarkmotorsport.co.uk/video_player.asp
Exeter Kit and Car Builders Show
23-24 October 2010
We had a great weekend at the Exeter Kit and car builders show.Lots of interest was shown towards the road and rally cars.
Thanks to all the existing owners that came to see us on our stand.
TEAMWORKS at Donington
14 November 2010
TeamWorks MURTAYA had it first out at Donington park on the 14th of November. Initial testing was good and with a little more
work we feel we will have a very competitive track car on our hands.
Other updates ...
25 November 2010
MSC has started talks with British GT with a view to being included in the G4 class.
MSC is talking to Time Attack with a view to being included in there new prototype and kit car class.
MURTAYA launch online forum
8 February 2011
MURTAYA have launced their online forum where you can register to share your views and ask us questions. We also have an owners area where we will post useful information for all MURTAYA owners - please contact us to access this area.
Click below to access the forum and bookmark it in your browser for easy access.
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