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

[James5]

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

[Mr Raider]

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!

[scratcher]

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

[Alex]

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.

[Ian S]

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.

[Mr Raider]

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...

[Os8472]

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

[James5]

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 :-(

[Matt Cole]

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!

[James5]

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 :-(

[FlashbangGtt]

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...

[GaryS]

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!

[5teve L]

I need to buy a car 😁

[James5]

I need to buy a car 😁

Wow stranger welcome back Just use Nick's one

[5teve L]

Wow stranger welcome back Just use Nick's one

Yeah I should.. haha

[turbo ted]

Got loads yet to do here one picture of what I've been doing new down pipe route from new manifold

[scratcher]

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

[scratcher]

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

[Os8472]

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 ?

[scratcher]

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.

[GaryS]

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.

[R5MJH]

is that james old c1j?

thats a quick old engine

[GaryS]

is that james old c1j?

thats a quick old engine

It is but with a 285 fitted.

[Matt Cole]

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.

[R5MJH]

It is but with a 285 fitted.

t28 too??

u running at pod?

should do 12's

[Bigfoot]

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

[Mr Raider]

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

[Bigfoot]

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.

[Matt Cole]

What stock you bringing dale? Any clothing?

[turbo ted]

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

[turbo ted]

Loaded ready to roll next stop efi-parts and then pod racing

[GaryS]

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.

[scratcher]

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.