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D4WNO
20-05-2009, 14:55
Reeet guys,

As most of you know, our lovely StuTHC has arranged for RTOC to hire Pod for the whole day, exclusively to us. This is what you need to know:

Tickets for drivers:

Buy your track tickets here:

http://www.rtoc.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products _id=62 (http://www.rtoc.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products_id=62)

and MEMBERS ONLY can access the discount code to get the price down to £60 here:

http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=4915 (http://www.rtoc.org/boards/showthread.php?t=4915)

Entry for spectators is FREE (yay)

Camping on site - £10 per person (not per tent) to be collected in the evening at the campsite (one of us will walk around collecting) - Please try and have the correct change if possible. THIS INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE RWYB the next day

Details of the day

Strip open 9.30am-5pm with an hour for lunch.
Both lanes open
Fully prepped strip
Emergancy services on site
All timing gear will be in use
No scrutineering
Helmets required for 100mph+ runs only
Laptops/Fuelling gauges allowed
A full UK driving licence MUST be shown to sign on
On site camping
No queues!

How do I get there?
Sat Nav Postcode:
NN29 7XA

Link to map:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=embed&saddr=52.236263,-0.608947&daddr=&hl=en&geocode=&view=map&mra=mi&mrsp=0&sz=16&sll=52.236272,-0.608879&sspn=0.008949,0.019226&ie=UTF8&ll=52.234528,-0.740204&spn=0.428934,1.230469&z=10

Further info:
http://www.santapod.co.uk/g_find.php

Can I run a non-Renault?
Yes indeedy, you can run anything you like, including bikes.

Can non-members run too?
Yes, point them towards buying their tickets here:
http://www.rtoc.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products _id=62 (http://www.rtoc.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=22&products _id=62)

How many runs can we have each?
As many as you like, the wristband you'll be given needs to be shown at the start of the 1/4 mile...and you can go round all day long :D

Are there any competitions?
Yes, Clee has kindly arranged 4 catagories, the winner of each will be able to choose something lovely from Clees goody-bag (oooh errr)

Fastest C1J 5
Other engined 5's
RWD Renault Non 5 :innocent:
Other Marques

Can I buy RTOC gear on the day?
Yes, there will be the usual garments available. If you want anything special give Clee a PM here, and I'm sure he'll try and bring it along for you:

PM Clee: http://www.rtoc.org/boards/private.php?do=newpm&u=68

What should I bring with me?

Driving licence - You cannot go up the strip without it
Helmet for 100+ mph runs
Tent
Your ticket
£5 for camping
Food (there is a Tescos just a couple of miles up the road, but don't annoy the site owner or he won't let you out)
Disposable BBQ's etc
Gazebos if you have them, just in case we get some light rain in the evening
Toothbrush :)

Any questions?

IANMM
20-05-2009, 16:22
Is there a Bar there? :)

Mart
20-05-2009, 16:50
Is there a Bar there? :)

On-site, no.

Ricardo
20-05-2009, 16:51
100+mph requires crash helmet. I didn't think mine would do the 100 trap so i wore my flat cap :ashamed: :D

Mart
20-05-2009, 16:54
Fastest C1J 5
Other engined 5's
RWD Renault Non 5
Other Marques


Stuart Clark.
Scoff.
Clee.
Duncan Grier in his VXR.

stuTHC
20-05-2009, 16:58
On-site, no.


FAIL ;)

Yes, there is a bar.

Cheers Dawn, saved me having to type it all out

Mart
20-05-2009, 17:01
Doh!

Since when Stu? Last time I was there, which in fairness was a few years back now, there wasn't one, or not that I remember anyway.

IANMM
20-05-2009, 17:08
FAIL ;)

Yes, there is a bar.

Cheers Dawn, saved me having to type it all out


cool :) just incase of emergency

Brigsy
20-05-2009, 17:08
On the pod website it says helmets are needed for 110mph+? Ill be taking mine like just incase..

IANMM
20-05-2009, 17:10
On the pod website it says helmets are needed for 110mph+? Ill be taking mine like just incase..

http://ldopa.net/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/cat_as_helmet_head.jpg

stuTHC
20-05-2009, 18:24
I dunno how long it's been there Mart, it's behind the hill on the opposite side of the strip to the grandstand, it's gotta stage and everything if you fancy giving us a turn :D
As for the fastest non renault, i wouldn't be quick to lay any money on DG winning, one of our members has got a little surprise lined up ;)

Mart
20-05-2009, 18:33
Bloody hell, that shows ya how long I haven't been to Pod then, as that defo wasn't there last time I graced the 1/4 mile.

If it's got a projector setup, I'll bring Guitar Hero & Rock Band :D

Ya right, Grier probably won't win anyway as he's a cr8p driver ;) :laugh:

Rob@Backyardracing
20-05-2009, 18:33
Emergancy services on site............

Now PLEASE NO ONE make any sort of emergancy as once this vehicle leaves the site the track shuts..... :( and we have to all wait around all day.....

God i sound awful :scared:..... stay safe please :agree:

Mart
20-05-2009, 18:34
There cue'th the voodoo curse...

The new Bill J
20-05-2009, 18:35
Bloody hell, that shows ya how long I haven't been to Pod then, as that defo wasn't there last time I graced the 1/4 mile.

Man, your memory has gone to pot, big time. We've had many a pint in there over the years! Just a shame i'll have to wait a while longer until my next one :cry:

Mart
20-05-2009, 18:43
WTF?! Where?? I don't remember any bloody bars at Pod! :D A mobile jobby, maybe, but even that's pushing the memory into unknown territory :D but nothing hard-standing is ringing any bells for sure.

Rob@Backyardracing
20-05-2009, 18:46
WTF?! Where?? I don't remember any bloody bars at Pod! :D A mobile jobby, maybe, but even that's pushing the memory into unknown territory :D but nothing hard-standing is ringing any bells for sure.

It is the same tent style mobile bar, thats become more fixed :scratch:... memorys will come flooding back to you... :D

The new Bill J
20-05-2009, 18:47
WTF?! Where?? I don't remember any bloody bars at Pod! :D A mobile jobby, maybe, but even that's pushing the memory into unknown territory :D but nothing hard-standing is ringing any bells for sure.

Down by the toilets, next to the start of the strip, on the side where we usually camp. The AGM's been in there before, and it's where Harpo and the boys set up the decks that year at Nat' Day.

http://alzheimers.org.uk/site/index.php

Add it to your favourites, so you don't forget it :D

Mart
20-05-2009, 18:53
:laugh: Fecking hell, I reckon I've had a stroke or something :crap: :D

Tent? Toilets?

The only toilets I remember are the block that's kinda in-line with the finish line/gantry, or up that end of the strip anyway.

I also remember that sarcastic feck in the green coloured burger/snacks van who took great delight in ripping the p1ss out of me everytime I treated myself to one of those badical hot chocolate & squirty cream drinks (FTW!) :cry: :D

The new Bill J
20-05-2009, 19:00
:laugh: Fecking hell, I reckon I've had a stroke or something :crap: :D

Tent? Toilets?

The only toilets I remember are the block that's kinda in-line with the finish line/gantry, or up that end of the strip anyway.

I also remember that sarcastic feck in the green coloured burger/snacks van who took great delight in ripping the p1ss out of me everytime I treated myself to one of those badical hot chocolate & squirty cream drinks (FTW!) :cry: :D

I remember that geeza, legend :laugh:. Jeez, that's going back a few years :eek:

There's those "used to be" mobile bogs down the other end of the strip. As you drive down the entrance road into the pod, just before you go round the end of the strip (behind the start line), there's the camping field on the left, and the bogs/beer "tent" on the right, opposite.

Northerner
20-05-2009, 19:34
Are there any competitions?
Yes, Clee has kindly arranged 4 catagories, the winner of each will be able to choose something lovely from Clees goody-bag (oooh errr)

Fastest C1J 5
Other engined 5's
RWD Renault Non 5 :innocent:
Other Marques


Any chance the 'Other Marque' category can be split into FWD and RWD as I don't stand a chance against the might of the Grier VXR!!

Duncan Grier
20-05-2009, 20:39
No pressure then lads :D:D:D lol

Only ever seen the bar / tent thing open on bigger events - will bring my own ;)

So is that big power Rx7 the thing I need to worry about :P power is nothing without control. Details? I could always send Obi one (Scoff) down to shave half a second off for me lol - just like he did in the vag 5 0-60 run that time :P

Mart I am a driving god - can spin from any angle lol

Looking forward to some competition and doing a few tweaks at the weekend and will def be in the 11's

DG

rs250nut
20-05-2009, 21:43
Im still looking for the paper part of my licence:eek:

J8TRO
20-05-2009, 21:47
Im still looking for the paper part of my licence:eek:

What about the plastic / important bit? or are you that old you haven't got a new licence! :mart::wasntme:

rs250nut
20-05-2009, 21:49
Ive got the plastic credit card type bit but the other bit is still testing me

Penfold aka The Dealer
20-05-2009, 22:00
I had no problems with just the photo id bit of my licence at the pod before....

rs250nut
20-05-2009, 22:25
I had no problems with just the photo id bit of my licence at the pod before....

Sweet as, just what I wanted to hear:)

Mart
20-05-2009, 22:25
Chris, you coming out to play next Friday?

D4WNO
20-05-2009, 22:28
Chris, you coming out to play next Friday?

No, he's pussying out as he doesn't want to leave Charlotte a night :laugh:

Mart
20-05-2009, 22:30
:dearme: Could always bring Charlotte with him... :coffee:

Penfold aka The Dealer
20-05-2009, 22:34
Believe me i am very tempted to go... i am working on the firday morning & charlotte hopefully gets her horse...

So a busy morning, but you never know what the afternoon/evening may bring.

Mart
20-05-2009, 22:35
Feed the pony?

Penfold aka The Dealer
20-05-2009, 22:47
Feed the pony?

next time ur down mart you can have a go on the horse.... get to feel some real horse power :D

R5GTTRaider
22-05-2009, 13:13
there s a qestion come up on gtt.co.uk asking if the guys from that site can come
of course i havent said anything but wondered, or is there only a certain amount of tickets avalible? i mean they wouldnt get the discount but would they be welcome to pay the £80? or suppose for £5 more they could become a member and pay for a £60 ticket

for those who are on there
http://www.renault5gtturbo.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=36579#36579

D4WNO
22-05-2009, 13:15
As per above, anyone not a member can come, they can either join for £25 and get a £60 ticket from the link (also above), or pay £80 in the link above

Tickets are limited but it's first come first served :agree:

clee
22-05-2009, 13:19
Yes they can come .
Non members pay £80 + £2.50 postage . All they need to do is register a shop account .
Or as you say they can join for £25 and get the ticket at £60 .
Pay on the day as well but we may have sold out before then .
http://www.rtoc.org/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=62

It's getting close now and a bank holiday means I'm going to have to post any remaining tickets Weds at the very latest and they may not get there in time ....I will have names of all those purchased tho so even if the ticket is delayed there should not be a problem .I can leave a paid up list on the gate I expect :agree:

Andrew Cooke
22-05-2009, 13:29
next time ur down mart you can have a go on the horse.... get to feel some real horse power :D

poor horse

gttjames
22-05-2009, 23:05
Spectators free, is this just for rtoc members? or can anyone come and view for free?

D4WNO
25-05-2009, 23:39
All spectators are free, member or not. They just need to come in with a member I believe :)

R5GTTRaider
25-05-2009, 23:56
only reno's right

D4WNO
26-05-2009, 00:00
only reno's right

As per the first post, any car/bike can run :)

JRP
26-05-2009, 00:02
only reno's right

two answers to this.

1. if you think that your gonna get all your mates in nova's and saxo's to turn up... yep only renaults.

2. if your asking for a general reason... as your cars bust and ule be in the passat then yeah thats cool ;)

R5GTTRaider
26-05-2009, 00:04
it was qestion from r5gtt.com:upyours:
it'll be a civic

Scoff
26-05-2009, 00:04
power is nothing without control. Details? I could always send Obi one (Scoff) down to shave half a second off for me lol - just like he did in the vag 5 0-60 run that time :P
DG

ahh, now. remind me who also set your 13.4 e.t for you at shakespear ? ;) If only I could go round corners too :laugh:

R5GTTRaider
26-05-2009, 00:05
As per the first post, any car/bike can run :)
i pursume aslong as its the r5 community ie r5gtt.com and rtoc

Scoff
26-05-2009, 00:07
On the pod website it says helmets are needed for 110mph+? Ill be taking mine like just incase..

yes, actual cut off point is 110mph, they will be strict about it too.

BriC
26-05-2009, 00:08
i pursume aslong as its the r5 community ie r5gtt.com and rtoc

Eh? Just read the first post on this thread :cooter:

JRP
26-05-2009, 00:10
it was qestion from r5gtt.com:upyours:
it'll be a civic

fanny head

Rob@Backyardracing
26-05-2009, 18:13
it was qestion from r5gtt.com:upyours:
it'll be a civic

Lol, that was me :scratch:.... I wasnt asking if i could take it, i said i WAS taking it and not my GT.... i dont race renaults anymore :p :)

James_Surridge G1 5 GTT
27-05-2009, 12:05
Stuart Clark.
Scoff.
Clee.
Duncan Grier in his VXR.


So all these newer members....Their hopes are dashed??:confused:

Scoff
27-05-2009, 12:20
So all these newer members....Their hopes are dashed??:confused:

I hope not, why would they be ?

Duncan Grier
27-05-2009, 13:45
James, get your exhaust sorted and get on that strip :P sure one of the guys can fix it on the day (even though I couldn't :()

If I manage to fix mine I will prob be slower than last year LOL

I have never really cared if I am the fastest etc just enjoy the event and banter - I will take defeat well if that 5800bhp rx7 kicks my arse :D oh and of course a good bench for mods carried out as RR only tell half the story........

There is always a car of similar times to have a play against so do not see it putting off newer members and nothing to say that they will not be quicker than the regulars :D

ALL about the fun

DG

Mart
27-05-2009, 17:54
So all these newer members....Their hopes are dashed??:confused:

:confused: If they're new members, chances are I don't know them or the spec of their car/engine, so I'm basing the fastest cars on the day of those that I do know about.

It's just a bit of fun anyway.

Unless I'm misreading what you meant?

D4WNO
28-05-2009, 06:49
Lol, why the fuss?

It's just a bit of fun, and who's to say that the newbies aren't running some ridiculous engine setup and will show you all up anyway? :laugh:

So who's excited about tomorrow? Put your hands up! Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee :D

Gttnutter
28-05-2009, 08:31
Yep can't wait to see what time the 5 puts down so i'm excited :yeah:

plus weather looks like its going to hold up fairly good too

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/345?&search=wellingborough&itemsPerPage=10&region=uk&area=Wellingborough

Bigfoot
28-05-2009, 08:37
Well still putting the car back together, fitted the oil circuit back up, fired it up for a little while, couldn't see any leaks, but need to run it for a while longer, didn't want to make the neighbours angry, running without an exhaust at 10pm :ashamed: getting the cracks welded up in the exhaust today, then put that back, sort out some wiring so it doesn't melt and then leave it running and fingers cross its all good.

D4WNO
28-05-2009, 08:40
Yep can't wait to see what time the 5 puts down so i'm excited :yeah:

plus weather looks like its going to hold up fairly good too

http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/345?&search=wellingborough&itemsPerPage=10&region=uk&area=Wellingborough

That weather link is rubbish, check this one out :D

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=nn297xa

I'm getting my shorts out, yay

Gttnutter
28-05-2009, 08:49
That weather link is rubbish, check this one out :D

http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=nn297xa

I'm getting my shorts out, yay

granted :agree:

djinuk
28-05-2009, 10:01
I am really looking forward to this now. What kind of time are people planning to get there, i think its about an hour and a half from mine.. early start!

James_Surridge G1 5 GTT
28-05-2009, 11:09
should be an hour mate!! See ya there

James_Surridge G1 5 GTT
28-05-2009, 11:10
:confused: If they're new members, chances are I don't know them or the spec of their car/engine, so I'm basing the fastest cars on the day of those that I do know about.

It's just a bit of fun anyway.

Unless I'm misreading what you meant?

Never! :agree:

See ya there mate! MAYBE a few more legendry head gasked changes by US:cartman::confused:!? I am just so mechanically minded!!:wasntme:

Mart
28-05-2009, 11:11
Just stocked up on some of these...

http://www.spudsdelivery.co.uk/Pictures/special%20offer%20pics/party%20rings%20twin.jpg

The diet's on hold till Monday :D

JRP
28-05-2009, 11:37
just Stocked Up On Some Of These...

http://www.spudsdelivery.co.uk/pictures/special%20offer%20pics/party%20rings%20twin.jpg

The Diet's On Hold Till Monday :d


Badical

clee
28-05-2009, 15:48
Car packed full of goodies and tools ,4 galls in the tank, should get me there....I don't believe it anyway ,it lies ...20 liters in a jerry and I'm having a cold one in the garden :cool:
I is ready ...

Scoff
28-05-2009, 16:15
I'm sorry to say I won't be running my car tomorrow, the engine developed a problem today while testing the new clutch.

Mart
28-05-2009, 16:27
Feck :(

What's happened mate?

djinuk
28-05-2009, 16:28
pretty gutted to hear the above :(, watched a few vids of the car online and kinda looked forward to seeing it on the strip.

clee
28-05-2009, 16:35
Pisser .
What's the problem ?

Scoff
28-05-2009, 16:35
rod's come through the block, suspect that either the piston has let go, or something piston/rod/cap related has failed. this week has just been a series of nightmares, will be glad to see the back of it.

Mart
28-05-2009, 16:38
:( Onwards & upwards squire. Chin up :agree:

clee
28-05-2009, 16:38
:eek: Nothing major then ?

Penfold aka The Dealer
28-05-2009, 17:03
Sorry to hear that Scoff,

I am still looking forward to the event, just packing my car now & i am looking forward to a stress free day for me tomorrow!

5teve L
28-05-2009, 17:13
I'm sorry to say I won't be running my car tomorrow, the engine developed a problem today while testing the new clutch.


Lol, the engine developed a problem..... " a rod has gone through the block"

Yes, I think it has a problem Chris, sorry to hear it though, these things really pi55 you off at the time, don't do what I did with my old Rover & give up though!
Sure you'll be cracking 10's later this year mate..

Bigfoot
28-05-2009, 17:34
Ouch :eek: thats got to be painful

Sorry to hear that mate, hope it all gets put back together soon and your back up that quarter mile strip aiming for that 10 sec time.

Scoff
28-05-2009, 18:10
bah, minor set back, just a little upset I wont get to run tomorrow. I had put a lot of preperation into tomorrows event. **** happens :laugh:

Rob@Backyardracing
28-05-2009, 18:13
What a ****ter mate... :cry: guess ill be meeting you there later on...

3.50am start for me....:(

stuTHC
28-05-2009, 18:21
Doom :eek::cry: That's terrible news chris. I feel extra guilty for distracting you all week with stupid carb questions now :ashamed::(

Im sure you'll be back bigger and better.

Sparkie
28-05-2009, 18:23
I'm sorry to say I won't be running my car tomorrow, the engine developed a problem today while testing the new clutch.

as JayZ allegedly once said.... "i got 99 problems and Renault caused most of them."

Scoff
28-05-2009, 18:54
http://www.rtoc.org/files/index.php?path=Technical%20Files/Scoff/holed%20block/

wrong thread I know, sorry, but looks like the rod has maybe given up, piston sections that have come out look clean, not like it's melted or locked up. Or maybe the piston gave up. Either way both rod and piston are in many pieces. the remainder of the rod still spins on the crank OK, so bearings hadn't failed. Hoping the one-off crank will be re-usable.

clee
28-05-2009, 19:05
That small end looks re-usable as well ...once you get it out ...

Feckin ell that's a proper mans blow-up .

5teve L
28-05-2009, 19:14
That small end looks re-usable as well ...once you get it out ...

Feckin ell that's a proper mans blow-up .


Yep, Chris don't do things by halves :wasntme:

Sparkie
28-05-2009, 19:26
Yep, Chris don't do things by halves :wasntme:

cos halves are for women...... eh up clee?;)

clee
28-05-2009, 19:30
:beer::hump::goodJob:

Mudslinger
28-05-2009, 19:40
i got mine sorted the day , managed to get the boost problem sorted :)

made 228@wheels and now it revs to 7.5k with no fluctuating boost :smokin:

was planning on leaving @ 9 tonight and driving untill i get tired then get a travel lodge somewhere then drive the rest in the morning but my m8's pulled out 10 mins ago :crap: not looking forward to a solo journey for 6 hours :dearme: spent the last 10 mins trying to convince the mrs to come but its not looking good :(

solo or not atall ? wasnt expecting to do any sort of stand out time but it certainly would be nice to experience the pod ,i just dont no what to do ???

Andrew Cooke
28-05-2009, 19:48
i got mine sorted the day , managed to get the boost problem sorted :)

made 228@wheels and now it revs to 7.5k with no fluctuating boost :smokin:

was planning on leaving @ 9 tonight and driving untill i get tired then get a travel lodge somewhere then drive the rest in the morning but my m8's pulled out 10 mins ago :crap: not looking forward to a solo journey for 6 hours :dearme: spent the last 10 mins trying to convince the mrs to come but its not looking good :(

solo or not atall ? wasnt expecting to do any sort of stand out time but it certainly would be nice to experience the pod ,i just dont no what to do ???

think about it on the way down :D

clee
28-05-2009, 19:49
Get down here !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oof60kDFqAc


There are even a couple of members that want to flog their tickets on so you could even get in cheap ....

Mudslinger
28-05-2009, 20:05
Get down here !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oof60kDFqAc


There are even a couple of members that want to flog their tickets on so you could even get in cheap ....


lol at the yt vid :D
that would certainly help the old wallet , it took a pounding the day £60 for fuel and £220 for rr time :cartman:

Adey aka Ewok
28-05-2009, 20:09
scoff was it number 2 that let go?

Scoff
28-05-2009, 20:50
come on mud, always nice to see your car.

adey, no.3.

I had some tea then nipped out and took the cyl head off to investigate. Head has survived, minor scuffs only. Turbo is OK too, no sign of crap working its way through manifold.

Pistons and chambers show no sign of detonation, cylinder bore is clean and still has it's hone, although block is cracked right the way from front to back where the rod has gone through at the bottom. Either the rod or the piston has let go, guess it was to be expected at some point.

ROB C2GTT
28-05-2009, 21:05
Proper gutted for ya scoff :( What sort of revs were you at when it let go mate out of interest?

Scoff
28-05-2009, 21:39
Proper gutted for ya scoff :( What sort of revs were you at when it let go mate out of interest?

unsure, log file corrupted because I shut the ignition off before pressing "stop". I'm not able to watch gauges really. I think about 6500rpm, but I don't think the issue is one of RPM.

Big Steve - Raider
28-05-2009, 22:20
Whoa!! That looks pretty sh1tty Scoff, sorry you won't be able to make a few runs down :(

I was looking forward to watching you do a few runs especially after all your effort on getting the clutch sorted in-time!

Do you think it was the fact that finally the engine was putting all it's power down through the new clutch that it forced a weak link in the chain somewhere??

I'm sure you'll have plenty to do whilst your down at Pod tomorrow! If you want to have a play with an Emerald ecu just let me know! :laugh: :wasntme:

Markey Mark (BD)
28-05-2009, 22:34
Thats a real shame Scoff mate, sorry to see what happened to the engine. Was looking forward to seeing how it went with all the improvements you done.

Its not been all good down here too, Mini is refusing to play ball and not spark so had to throw in the towel with the old girl, me and Rich then decided to run his Radier so popped to Tommy's rollers to stretch its legs and check the fueling, once geting another 40bhp out if it from tweeking the carb and all running good the gaskets decideds to blow out on the last run before home time!:sad2: Looks like its had passed problems which have been covered up
Looks like we'll be car-less tomorrow too, never mind still be a good day

RICHIE
28-05-2009, 22:41
Thats a real shame Scoff mate, sorry to see what happened to the engine. Was looking forward to seeing how it went with all the improvements you done.

Its not been all good down here too, Mini is refusing to play ball and not spark so had to throw in the towel with the old girl, me and Rich then decided to run his Radier so popped to Tommy's rollers to stretch its legs and check the fueling, once geting another 40bhp out if it from tweeking the carb and all running good the gaskets decideds to blow out on the last run before home time!:sad2: Looks like its had passed problems which have been covered up
Looks like we'll be car-less tomorrow too, never mind still be a good day

is it just a gasket you require mate i got one here if needed or have you got it back home now

Markey Mark (BD)
28-05-2009, 22:46
No thats ok mate i got a gasket here but all the pistons have evidence of detting on them, some are pitted up on the back edge quite bad. We think this is from a past problem as we had no evidence of detting on the rollers at all, plus liner number 2 has scores on it, either way its not worth slapping it back together best sort the whole lot out.

Its still up there, will be sorting its return at some point buts its all safe up there.

Gttnutter
28-05-2009, 23:13
Thats a bugger scoff, i was one looking forward to seeing it run as were many others but looks like a bad day for both of us.

Still it was making some good progress untill it blew and yet theres a little more to come. As we stood there we were glad it happened on the rollers rather than up the strip...hay ho and another avent my 5 will be missing :(

bigdikky5
28-05-2009, 23:15
New poster! (less than 10 posts)

will be there hopefully dependin she makes it. if any1 sees a red gt on hard shoulder of m6 thats me lol!!!! lukkin 4ward 2 it. gna b ok weather i think 2. cant wait 2 druel at all the better specd r 5s than mine!!!!

Bigfoot
29-05-2009, 00:27
I know its cheeky, but is anyone bringing along a laptop with a serial port? Laptop I was using has decided it doesn't want to read the USB to serial converter, and a spare laptop I got is overheating and shutting down when trying to load a fresh windows copy on it, as it was corrupt.

Alastair
29-05-2009, 08:30
Just wanted to say good luck everyone hope you have a top day!

I might of made it in the end but I destroyed a new driveshaft last weekend and haven't been home from work yet!

clee
31-05-2009, 10:02
Stuart Clark.:cool:
Scoff.:cry:( next time ,but who got this I don't know )
Clee.:cool: ( as I was the only non 5 ren to run I think :rolleyes: )
Duncan Grier in his VXR:cry: ( beaten by an escort estate ):cooter:

Kenobi
31-05-2009, 10:31
Stuart Clark.:cool:
Scoff.:cry:( next time ,but who got this I don't know )
Clee.:cool: ( as I was the only non 5 ren to run I think :rolleyes: )
Duncan Grier in his VXR:cry: ( beaten by an escort estate ):cooter:


There was deffo a Laguna that ran.

clee
31-05-2009, 10:41
Yeh ,true ,forgot that ...The masters Brother ...15@92 or the like ...I didn't see many 'OTHERS'

TommyB
31-05-2009, 11:03
Just want to say a massive thankyou to everyone who organised this event,I had a blinding time.
Thanks to Ted for the vicegrips and Marky Mark for the wheels and tyres.

Im in two minds wether to change a couple of things and go for a mid to low 12 or , stop now and carry on with my cossie project.

Markey Mark (BD)
31-05-2009, 14:32
Just want to say a massive thankyou to everyone who organised this event,I had a blinding time.
Thanks to Ted for the vicegrips and Marky Mark for the wheels and tyres.

Im in two minds wether to change a couple of things and go for a mid to low 12 or , stop now and carry on with my cossie project.

Carry on! Just a few changes on that engine and i recon low 12's and poss an 11 may be on the cards.

Bigfoot
31-05-2009, 18:36
Was one of the groups non C1J 5 :)

Was there only me running in that group? 14.49 : 98mph :D

clee
31-05-2009, 19:56
I dunno Dale ...It could be you :)

Penfold aka The Dealer
31-05-2009, 20:48
Was one of the groups non C1J 5 :)

Was there only me running in that group? 14.49 : 98mph :D

Think ashy also ran...

jaffa
01-06-2009, 06:44
ashy was well in to the 13's m8...im sure he will soon post up..:)

Ashy
01-06-2009, 09:55
aye best run was 13.8 @ 105mph (had to up the boost to 9psi) :)

Do i win anything LOL :p

clee
01-06-2009, 09:56
Yes, if you were fastest ;)

Choice of goodies from the shop :agree:

Stuart wins C1J
Me non 5
Ashy ? 5 non c1j
Escort dude non Ren

stuTHC
01-06-2009, 10:37
Yes, if you were fastest ;)

Choice of goodies from the shop :agree:

Stuart wins C1J
Me non 5
Ashy ? 5 non c1j
Escort dude non Ren


Yeah, from what i saw and was told on the day, and after talking to everyone at the campsite it seems that those are the winners.
oh hang on, what time did that dude on the bike run? could he be the fastest non renault?

clee
01-06-2009, 10:43
4 wheels only :rolleyes:

He can have a hat for having big cahhonies .
I don't need any more garb so if a non 5 runner steps up they can have one item from the shop for SECOND PLACE :p

Sparkie
01-06-2009, 10:53
backyard?

clee
01-06-2009, 11:36
I think the Escort was 125 ??

stuTHC
01-06-2009, 11:41
Backyard boys quickest on the day was 11.2 i think. I saw that escort do at least 3 runs under 10.5 in the morning, before they had probs with the rear axel.

clee
01-06-2009, 11:43
Yeh ,11.2@122

stuTHC
01-06-2009, 11:50
4 wheels only :rolleyes:

He can have a hat for having big cahhonies .



You should have seen some of the drag bikes at the rwyb on saturday. One of them ran a 7.4@193mph. Insane, now those are some big cahhonies!!

Ashy
01-06-2009, 12:43
Yes, if you were fastest ;)

Choice of goodies from the shop :agree:


ND09 ticket ;) :cooter:

V Man
01-06-2009, 13:00
aye best run was 13.8 @ 105mph (had to up the boost to 9psi) :)

Do i win anything LOL :p


Go on lad:cool: ....Is that the sort of time you were expecting G?

Ashy
01-06-2009, 21:48
Go on lad:cool: ....Is that the sort of time you were expecting G?

I wanted to match or beat 13.5s, however I was happy with 13.8 as the best i managed to do on the first 10 runs or so was low 14's.

Andrew Cooke
01-06-2009, 22:07
I wanted to match or beat 13.5s, however I was happy with 13.8 as the best i managed to do on the first 10 runs or so was low 14's.

oh wow, so you managed to sneak a 13 in then :agree:

Rob@Backyardracing
01-06-2009, 22:17
crazy dave is the biker, he was with us, he ran 10.9@125.

funny thing is we trapped higher than him, and the escort 126.1mph :)

Ashy
01-06-2009, 22:25
oh wow, so you managed to sneak a 13 in then :agree:

yeah, by the skin of my teeth. a bit more boost and my slicks next time should see me get under the 13.5 second target :)

Stuart Clark
04-06-2009, 23:26
Yes, if you were fastest ;)

Choice of goodies from the shop :agree:

Stuart wins C1J
Me non 5
Ashy ? 5 non c1j
Escort dude non Ren

Awesome, i need some head bolts and the rubber half moons for the sump, oh and a set of liner seals.
Cant see them in the shop but just thought i would be cheeky, since it was at pod that i did the damage that means i need the above:rolleyes::)

Spooky
14-06-2009, 13:34
I should win something for the fastest 172 on the day, seeing as I was in the only one there I think :laugh: