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    So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Thought I would start the obligatory who's got what left to get ready for RTOC National Day 2016 @ Santa Pod Retro day 2-3rd July.

    Ill start with a small list,

    1) Run in new engine,
    2) Burn of the 5ltr's of coolant that went down my exhaust and is currently still in my back box already done 6 miles and it still smokes (no coolant loss though),
    3) Sort Valver Hubs for modification of GTT speedo sensor,
    4) Mapping
    5) can't think of a 5th but will be something

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Get O/S outer sill replaced, replace N/S driveshaft, good wash/clean up inside and out, buy beer/bbq stuff, throw tent and rest of stuff in the 5, buy tickets and fuel, job done!
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Insure the car. Should do it today really.
    MOT
    Clean it up. It was used as a shed for a long time so it's pretty messy inside.
    Sort out the rattle from the front bumper/exhaust.

    Not too much really
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    I'm not sure I'm going to be able to attend this year, but if I do....... nothing! I'll just give the car it's yearly wash and load it up with camping equipment (beer) and make sure nothing is hanging off it.
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    A few people have got buying their ticket still to do!


    There are 9 weekend tickets left and 21 for Sunday.

    What might happen is members will expect to buy them in the last week and will be disappointed.

    Once they gone in the last minute rush it'll be too near the event to buy and stock more. And we have to pay the full price for more, not the pre-February price.

    And there's currently only about 20 cars on the stand so far due to so many guests coming in members cars or in their own non classic.

    So, if you are a member and want a ticket, bet get it sooner than leave it too late.
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Just booked my tickets, weekend camping pass, club stand, so with just under a month to go best get cracking with sorting the Raider out ready for the trip...
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    1) fit new front bumper
    2) fit bigger oil cooler
    3) make new front splitter
    4) prep grill
    5) paint grill and bonnet
    6) tweak front suspension
    7) adjust roll cage
    8) wash it
    9) load car full of camping sh*t
    10) get to pod
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by James5 View Post
    Thought I would start the obligatory who's got what left to get ready for RTOC National Day 2016 @ Santa Pod Retro day 2-3rd July.

    Ill start with a small list,

    1) Run in new engine,
    2) Burn of the 5ltr's of coolant that went down my exhaust and is currently still in my back box already done 6 miles and it still smokes (no coolant loss though),
    3) Sort Valver Hubs for modification of GTT speedo sensor,
    4) Mapping
    5) can't think of a 5th but will be something
    Well mine might not even make it since putting the new engine in have only had it idling and I have covered 15miles :-( slow driving and got a bit of coolant pressure issue :-( either a cracked block around bolt holes or head). Its not H/G as its brand new.

    I have sourced another block and it's crack free, but the time issue will be the machine shop doing the work to the block in time :-(
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by James5 View Post
    Well mine might not even make it since putting the new engine in have only had it idling and I have covered 15miles :-( slow driving and got a bit of coolant pressure issue :-( either a cracked block around bolt holes or head). Its not H/G as its brand new.

    I have sourced another block and it's crack free, but the time issue will be the machine shop doing the work to the block in time :-(
    Chop chop, james. Afternoons work!

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by Matt Cole View Post
    Chop chop, james. Afternoons work!
    Unfortunately I am not going to even make it this year :-( got my next surgery date which is 4 day's prior to pod :-(

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by James5 View Post
    Unfortunately I am not going to even make it this year :-( got my next surgery date which is 4 day's prior to pod :-(
    Good luck dude, the club all accept you how you are and if you want to switch gender then we're behind you...
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Sort this bloody carb!

    Need an mot.

    Need to get it on the road this week so i can do fault finding as the cars not been on the road for at least 5 years!

    James is helping every step of the way, top man!
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    I need to buy a car 😁

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by 5teve L View Post
    I need to buy a car 😁

    Wow stranger welcome back Just use Nick's one

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by James5 View Post
    Wow stranger welcome back Just use Nick's one
    Yeah I should.. haha

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Got loads yet to do here one picture of what I've been doing new down pipe route from new manifold
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    MOT today for the 5.
    I want to get fresh oil and a filter done before the weekend. I want to have a go at the Auto test, just for fun
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    MOT passed!
    But now I've got ball joints, fuel filter, oil and filter to change.
    One big project at work and a wedding Friday means it's going to be tight

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by scratcher View Post
    MOT passed!
    But now I've got ball joints, fuel filter, oil and filter to change.
    One big project at work and a wedding Friday means it's going to be tight
    Peace of cake is there anyone local who can lend a hand, even if it is just supplying the bacon sandwiches ?
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    A friend has offered to lend me a ball joint splitter and I've ordered all the parts bar the oil so it could be done this week.
    Going to see a buddy about some welding tonight too.
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    My MOT is done!

    Just need insurance now, any recommendations?

    Not been on the road for about 6 years so needs to on the road asap for testing.

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    is that james old c1j?

    thats a quick old engine
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by R5MJH View Post
    is that james old c1j?

    thats a quick old engine
    It is but with a 285 fitted.
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by GaryS View Post
    My MOT is done!

    Just need insurance now, any recommendations?

    Not been on the road for about 6 years so needs to on the road asap for testing.
    HIC seem to be quite good for all things modified.
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by GaryS View Post
    It is but with a 285 fitted.

    t28 too??

    u running at pod?

    should do 12's

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    MOT today at 11, didn't want to start this morning though, maybe shouldn't have left it so long before driving it.

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    How did it go Dale? Got MOT soon too, luckily runs out 3rd August after ND

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Passed after changing a rear wheel bearing and side repeater bulb. Just need to tax on Friday and load it up with lots of stock.
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    What stock you bringing dale? Any clothing?

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by R5MJH View Post
    t28 too??

    u running at pod?

    should do 12's
    I douth it run 12sec it takes a lot of hard work and well setup car to run a 12

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Loaded ready to roll next stop efi-parts and then pod racing
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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    Quote Originally Posted by turbo ted View Post
    I douth it run 12sec it takes a lot of hard work and well setup car to run a 12
    Turbo to small, doubt i will run anyway.

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    Re: So who's got what left to get ready for Retro Day?

    All the mechanical jobs are done on the car now it feels much better with new ball joints.
    Just need to wash the car now. I might just do it in the morning before we head off.

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