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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Jul 20, 2015 6:14:43 GMT
OK folks, fingers crossed the weather gods will be kind again this Wednesday!!
Who's around and up for some more RC action??
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Post by ianlloyd on Jul 20, 2015 10:04:55 GMT
As long as the weather is OK I will be there.
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Post by kennedylanduk on Jul 20, 2015 12:40:26 GMT
Sean and I are hoping to be there.
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Jul 21, 2015 6:07:25 GMT
Just checked and the weather is looking good for tomorrow gents :-)
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Post by ianlloyd on Jul 21, 2015 15:40:20 GMT
From a shaky start this morning the weather has improved for tomorrow so much that it is now looking like sunshine all the way....
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Post by steve on Jul 21, 2015 20:55:13 GMT
I'll be there as always and try NOT to get into the A Final ha ha!!! although I'm still looking for the elusive 19 and just have to put up with being in the A Final :-)
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Jul 22, 2015 11:51:41 GMT
Coolie Steve, I'll bring those batteries up for James tonight
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Post by steve on Jul 22, 2015 15:19:12 GMT
I'll let him know cheers bud
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Post by ianlloyd on Jul 22, 2015 16:33:47 GMT
Just in case anyone was worried. We had a brief shower but now the sun is out and looking good.
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Post by ianlloyd on Jul 23, 2015 13:06:07 GMT
Well, looks like I have some work to do after last night. Bit of a nightmare for me only finishing 2 races. Broken ECS drive shaft appears to be the culprit for one and worn out pulleys that meant the belt came off in the other. Need to do a big rebuild before next week. That's my pocket money gone!
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Post by ianlloyd on Jul 23, 2015 20:31:26 GMT
So, a strip,down tonight to see what the damage is. One ECS drive shaft absolutely shattered, gear diff pulley stripped, front spool pulley worn out, both front and rear belts split and front belt has teeth missing it is so worn. The centre shaft pulleys, well one is perfect, the other, for some unkknown reason needs a denture! There are teeth missing. Guess this what happens when you race week afte week with only basic maintenance. I should know better but never seem to have enough time!
So new pulleys, drive shafts, belts and a new bearing set are all on order. Just hope they arrive in time for me to rebuild it before Wednesday.
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Jul 24, 2015 6:13:32 GMT
Sounds like a nightmare Ian! I've been feeling a little guilty of late for not putting some time into my regular car..
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Post by ianlloyd on Jul 24, 2015 10:01:13 GMT
I felt guilty last night having to spend a load of money again on bits for my toy car! Then I saw the price of tickets to see England play rugby at Twickenham and was sort of starting to think this hobby is maybe not as expensive as I thought....
FYI tickets up to £315 each and if you want to go to the final expect a ticket price of £775.
So RC racing is cheap! I feel another Old Time Racer article coming on......
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Post by theslacker on Jul 24, 2015 11:44:32 GMT
You always used to tell me there not toys!!!
If you need a hand or if there's any bits i have that you need then let me know! I have some bearings i think that you gave me!
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Jul 25, 2015 7:33:06 GMT
£775 for a ticket to see the final... That's mad! Mind you we spent the best part of £400 last weekend to be at the Royal International Air Tattoo for two days and that doesn't include the £1600 I spent on a new lens! So in reality RC racing is a cheap hobby to maintain  |
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Post by ianlloyd on Jul 26, 2015 9:00:49 GMT
Paultons Park day ticket for 3, 2 adults and 1 child, special offer today £108.
And we only charge £6 for a days racing.......bargain!
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Post by ianlloyd on Jul 27, 2015 15:16:22 GMT
New pulleys, belts, diff housings, bearings, bushes and drive shafts arrived today. Looks like a lot of work to get ready for Wednesday but we will be there!!! Thought I had everything but once you start taking things apart you find all sorts of bits you forgot that are worn out or need replacing. Might be cheaper to buy a new car....how do I get that past 'er indoors though.....
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