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Post by mattsedgley on Jul 16, 2009 8:56:19 GMT
Right then guys and gals - Just over a week to go now, It looks like the Aldershot bunch will be out in force over the SLCC weekend, time for us to press home an advantage on a smaller track, For some of us it marks our first whole year in SLCC as it was our first other track that we'd run on  Who's camping? who's racing what? will Ian "crash" Newton have either of his two new cars out?  I notice halfords has Gazebo's in and £39 quid.. - which is a bargain in my eyes!! Matt  |
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Post by Martin Young on Jul 16, 2009 10:12:21 GMT
We will be there with the Caravan.
13.5 for Me
Stock for Lucas and Robert.
Can't wait!!
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Post by lesbaldry on Jul 16, 2009 10:29:03 GMT
We'll be there Friday,Yep some of the "top" Aldershot crew will be "slumming" it in tents ;D...any one got any Crow scarer's ;D...us posh lot will be in comfort with fridge and a shower  ....I forsee a good BBQ and drinking session. |
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Post by yellowshark on Jul 16, 2009 11:29:44 GMT
Does Yeovil call for higher or lower gearing than Bashley? Comparative view on normal gip levels? 10.5 for us (maybe 17.5 too). We will be trying out our "new" 2.4ghz transmitter on the Saturday but returning to the faster 40mhz on the Sunday |
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Post by lesbaldry on Jul 16, 2009 12:51:37 GMT
Does Yeovil call for higher or lower gearing than Bashley? Comparative view on normal gip levels? 10.5 for us (maybe 17.5 too). We will be trying out our "new" 2.4ghz transmitter on the Saturday but returning to the faster 40mhz on the Sunday Taller pete....The grip levels are some what odd,the tarmac is quite coarse and there is a anoying surface change on the racing line on one part of the track that can "grab steer" the car. The strait wall used to be quite forgiving but apparently (so Trev tells me) its now a fair bit harder,so stay clear..its a wishbone eater  .....And dont run wide off the end of the strait sweeper too...some very large concrete blocks to stop you!!..Yeovils a track you "tip toe" round untill you know it,cars dont bounce well there!! |
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Post by Reuben on Jul 16, 2009 12:58:23 GMT
I dont know whether I will be camping yet as I may be busy that Saturday! So may be a early arrival sunday followed by Bashley setup.
If I do camp it will be that little tent and just myself
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Post by mattsedgley on Jul 16, 2009 15:41:02 GMT
Finally he realises the virtues of not bringing the other half! I'll be there from Friday, Keith is supposed to be coming so it's shaping up to be another great weekend away! Matt |
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Post by gwesty on Jul 16, 2009 17:02:16 GMT
The grip levels are some what odd,the tarmac is quite coarse and there is a anoying surface change on the racing line on one part of the track that can "grab steer" the car. no need to worry u wont b on the line ;D as for smaller tracks , i prefer them as its harder to make up time with mistakes see you friday , gw |
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Post by yellowshark on Jul 16, 2009 18:09:37 GMT
Thanks for the intell Les. Oh gawd another term; "taller" is that 5.0 instead of 5.1?
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Post by www.YDMRCC.com on Jul 16, 2009 21:17:06 GMT
Okay guys. Listen up for your benefit. We had to make alterations to the barrier along the strait and it is now a bit harder, so best to stay clear. There are no "concrete" blocks anywhere on the track. The block barriers are made from a dense plastic, they are quite hard though . The track does have a course surface but I have never heard of anyone mention an annoying "grab steer" section. It is however, a track that has to be driven smooth and consistent. It will test the driver as the technical section does require correct lines. Getting the last corner right, coming off the final technical corner, allows the driver to be flat for the short strait under the rostrum and the main strait. Just recently we have broken track records and the average speed per lap over a race is now higher. If you can get it into the high 12s or low 13s, that will be competitive in 13.5. Trev |
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Post by lesbaldry on Jul 16, 2009 21:48:50 GMT
Thanks for the intell Les. Oh gawd another term; "taller" is that 5.0 instead of 5.1? Yes Pete even though the track produces quick laps the sweepers and strait is longer than Bashleys. Trev those big blocks look like concrete to me or at least as hard as!! Grab steer (my terminology) ....to the left of the tack half way round the infield there is a surface change that can catch you out...much like coming out of the thermometer at Bashley |
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Post by www.YDMRCC.com on Jul 16, 2009 22:00:45 GMT
Les. Easy mistake to make (especially at your age ;D). That change in track surface is only there to test you, see it as something special ;D Trev |
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Post by lesbaldry on Jul 16, 2009 22:12:57 GMT
Les. Easy mistake to make (especially at your age ;D) Trev Just for that comment you are off my Xmas card list ....Will you be drinking any more Scrumpy next week end??  See you Friday Trev |
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Post by mattsedgley on Jul 16, 2009 22:14:13 GMT
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Post by www.YDMRCC.com on Jul 17, 2009 21:29:01 GMT
I expect there will be some fermented apple juice for me to sample, once we sieve all the rat turds and dead mice out of it ;D As for nearly making Matt ill after he sniffed it, that is what happens when you are only used to Vimto ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Trev |
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Post by lesbaldry on Jul 18, 2009 7:22:49 GMT
[quote author=trev board=slcc thread=1186 post=10455 time=1247866141 As for nearly making Matt ill after he sniffed it, that is what happens when you are only used to Vimto ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Trev[/quote] Ha ha you can talk...I know your drinking history ;D ;D ;D Ps hows the new drive? |
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Post by www.YDMRCC.com on Jul 18, 2009 19:18:18 GMT
Due to circumstances, only run in anger one club night and MK weekend. I have to say I like it a lot.
Trev
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Post by lesbaldry on Jul 24, 2009 6:58:38 GMT
The vans packed ,toy cars sorted "I hope" and the weathers looking ok for the weekend. We will be there around 3ish on friday and plan to eat n drink in the rather nice carvery.Sat will be a Bashley BBQ....  See you all there........lets get some points |
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Post by Martin Young on Jul 24, 2009 9:09:20 GMT
The vans packed ,toy cars sorted "I hope" and the weathers looking ok for the weekend. We will be there around 3ish on friday and plan to eat n drink in the rather nice carvery.Sat will be a Bashley BBQ.... See you all there........lets get some points Van's being packed ;D. Cars no where near sorted  , but still plan to be there around 5.30 ish ;D |
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Post by lesbaldry on Jul 24, 2009 9:37:23 GMT
The vans packed ,toy cars sorted "I hope" and the weathers looking ok for the weekend. We will be there around 3ish on friday and plan to eat n drink in the rather nice carvery.Sat will be a Bashley BBQ.... See you all there........lets get some points Van's being packed ;D. Cars no where near sorted , but still plan to be there around 5.30 ish ;D Taz is washed and groomed...I think he's been secretly working out to impress Millie...or is it just to keep up with her demands ;D |
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Post by mattsedgley on Jul 24, 2009 10:33:47 GMT
Cars packed - toy cars almost sorted - beers cooling then I'm off! last one out shut the gate! Matt |
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Post by Martin Young on Jul 24, 2009 11:05:01 GMT
Taz is washed and groomed...I think he's been secretly working out to impress Millie...or is it just to keep up with her demands ;D We've had a quiet word with her not to be quite so full on!! |
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Post by Reuben on Jul 24, 2009 11:52:44 GMT
well im stuck and work. car isnt done. no van to pack.
But i do have a nice new bodyshell for the weekend.
See you guys Sunday!
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....I forsee a good BBQ and drinking session.
.....And dont run wide off the end of the strait sweeper too...some very large concrete blocks to stop you!!..Yeovils a track you "tip toe" round untill you know it,cars dont bounce well there!!
, but still plan to be there around 5.30 ish ;D