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Post by Jazzler on Apr 9, 2010 20:14:57 GMT
Well guys, It looks like this Wednesday night is going to be Awesome!!.. Thanks to Mr C we have flood lights, and they have been tried and tested this evening and found to provide adequate lighting even for Pro Stock (Apologies, I meant Super-Stock) cars travelling at the speed of light, even when the sky is virtually pitch black. I look forward to seeing you all there for our first Outdoor Wednesday night of 2010  I'll be running 13.5.. Who will join me? And whats everyone else going to run? |
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Post by liampettit on Apr 9, 2010 20:16:46 GMT
13.5 for me
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Post by mattsedgley on Apr 9, 2010 21:34:50 GMT
wow! a 13.5 PB on the way for Liam then!
Welcome to the big boys class - you'll love it!
I'lll be doing 13.5 too!
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Post by Antz on Apr 9, 2010 21:41:25 GMT
If everyones doing 13.5 i might as well do 13.5 so 13.5 for me then ;D
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Post by yellowshark on Apr 9, 2010 21:50:33 GMT
Speed of light eh. 10.5 with energy saving bulb for us then if we can get permission.  |
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Post by darrenoakley on Apr 9, 2010 22:30:44 GMT
I will be there 17.5 though only second time outdoors so playing it safe. ;D
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Post by Reuben on Apr 10, 2010 8:41:59 GMT
Nothing quite like flood-light racing. The light makes the track look silky smooth - so your surprised when the car kicks up. for some reason the blue front end on my shell meant i could not see the car - bar the little white squares on the bonet when it was coming towards me. so bring your brightest coloured shell  When we were playing in the flood lighten track, my 32's were giving some good grip, even in the dark. oh 13.5 for me too ! dont forget guys, eco, mini's, F1's are all welcome to race wednesday night outdoors - we may have to put some classes together but as long as you dont mind mixing if need be. Plus with outdoors you wont break as much unless you want to hit the thermometer hard or at a funny angle. Pete are you sure those Tekin's are energy saving? have you not seen the amount of extra amps these boosting speedos are taking out of the packs. Yeh 10.5 will be fine Pete. |
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Post by lesbaldry on Apr 10, 2010 9:07:36 GMT
Flood lights?blimey we have permision??  Count me in....just off to buy some 10th scale 10 inch Hella Rallys for the Cyclone. |
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Post by yellowshark on Apr 10, 2010 11:24:23 GMT
Pete are you sure those Tekin's are energy saving? have you not seen the amount of extra amps these boosting speedos are taking out of the packs. Yeh 10.5 will be fine Pete. Ah you are getting confused with eco unfriendly 17.5s Reubs  The Tekin 10.5 only uses partial throttle for most of the lap and comes off at <40c. Compare that to a maxed out 17.5 coming off at 75c+. Save the planet I say |
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Post by Reuben on Apr 10, 2010 11:46:55 GMT
Save the planet I say Says the man who owns a Gas Guzzling Corvette |
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Post by yellowshark on Apr 10, 2010 13:49:41 GMT
Save the planet I say Says the man who owns a Gas Guzzling Corvette Ah it's all about carbon credits Reubs. Wall insulation to 2004 building regs, thatched roof insulation, wood fires all put me in credit for my minor indulgence. And don't forget with fuel tax and engine tax I am helping to stop your income tax going up - so with a 10.5 and a Vette the planet and the individual benefits. Modesty prevents me seeking adulation. (much clapping from the the audience at Hyde Park corner) |
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Post by darrenoakley on Apr 10, 2010 19:10:43 GMT
Have you ever thought about taking up politics Pete ? I think you would be a natural mate. |
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Post by yellowshark on Apr 10, 2010 20:47:26 GMT
Great idea Darren, I could book all my RC expenditure to expenses and spend the day running the 10.5 up and down the corridors of power |
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Apr 12, 2010 6:32:48 GMT
OK folks,
weather is looking good for Wednesday night & some flood lit fun!! We've got some lighting for the car park area so you can all see where you are going but I would suggest you bring a torch for any close up car work!
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Post by lesbaldry on Apr 12, 2010 13:45:59 GMT
OK folks, I would suggest you bring a torch for any close up car work! I do all mine by Brail  ;D |
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Post by Reuben on Apr 12, 2010 13:56:42 GMT
assuming my replacement pulleys arrive, ill still be racing.... but tbh even in the light I cant spot the problem:  I have NO idea how long thats been like that, but ive had issues with the car on power stepping out for about 2 months now, and never been able to cure it... rwd racing anyone? and yes thats ALL the teeth on the side thats connected to my front belt and spool.. |
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Post by lesbaldry on Apr 12, 2010 15:38:12 GMT
Sounds like you have been running your front belt too loose...did the car make an occasional dull "clicking" or short "farty" type noise under hard acceleration/ braking Many moons ago I made the mistake of running my belts slack thinking it was less Transmission drag...wrong 5 to 6 mm deflection is apparently correct for the long front belt otherwise a slack belt will oscillate(bounce) at speed causing even more drag. A good clue if you are running a slack/slipping belt is the teeth become bit "fluffy" on one side(tooth edge) |
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Post by Mike V on Apr 12, 2010 19:37:38 GMT
ha, you know what Les, mine had been getting a bit fluffy and i couldn't work out why - all the pulleys look fine - maybe its the tension - i'll whack it up a notch of slcc I think!
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Post by Mike V on Apr 12, 2010 19:40:26 GMT
also, is it me or has Reubes been able to levitate that pulley into the air to take a picture!
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Apr 13, 2010 6:48:34 GMT
Wingardium Leviosa Easy as.... By the way guys weather is looking dry for tomorrow night but a little cold, suggest woolly hats & mits may be required for later in the evening |
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Post by martinchallis on Apr 13, 2010 7:51:27 GMT
A good clue if you are running a slack/slipping belt is the teeth become bit "fluffy" on one side(tooth edge) Learn something new every day - that bit of information is a keeper! |
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Post by lesbaldry on Apr 13, 2010 15:55:07 GMT
If all go's well tonight Ill be playing with a new trany and trying to drive with out my usual thumb cradles....so no laughing if I'm all over the place...im not sure what class yet but I might give the 15t Ansman/Podium speedo a go in the old Cyclone just out of curiosity if thats ok with the other racers??....Im not interested in Points Mr Committee.
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Apr 13, 2010 20:23:53 GMT
No problem Les, I like the "run what you brung" Idea |
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Post by lesbaldry on Apr 13, 2010 21:44:44 GMT
No problem Les, I like the "run what you brung" Idea Thanks Dave...Ill check out its speed in practice and choose a class thats fitting.....going by its speed down my road tonight it should be a good match for 17.5s...it scared the krap out of next doors cat,it did'nt have good brakes ;D |
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Apr 14, 2010 6:34:20 GMT
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Post by lesbaldry on Apr 14, 2010 11:45:34 GMT
Ok confirmed, 15t/podium combo it is for some eco testing!...not sure about racing without my thumb cradles after all theses years though   |
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Post by Reuben on Apr 14, 2010 11:56:32 GMT
bad news for me....Postman has been, No Pulleys.
so the car is pulley-less and still in bits. So no racing for me 2nite.
Lets hope they arrive before the weekend.
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Post by Dean on Apr 14, 2010 13:36:48 GMT
i will be there doing 17.5
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Post by Reality Racer on Apr 14, 2010 14:12:58 GMT
Ben will be racing tonight 17.5
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Apr 15, 2010 6:52:53 GMT
Great meeting last night guys, THANKS to all who came down and had some flood lit fun We're going to try to improve the lighting at the top banking for next week if possible, but generally the temporary lighting worked well and allowed racing to continue past 9:30! Hopefully it will be a little warmer next week, so look forward to seeing everyone again Wednesday night |
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The Tekin 10.5 only uses partial throttle for most of the lap and comes off at <40c. Compare that to a maxed out 17.5 coming off at 75c+. Save the planet I say 
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