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Post by Reuben on Mar 19, 2010 11:29:11 GMT
So whos coming down Sunday to race?
It will be the first round of the SHMCC F1 championship (with lots of smiles hopefully).
There will also be some TC racing going on - its not a champ round for the TC's, so im up for some Testing and play racing.
Whos coming down and doing what? im torn between 17.5 and 13.5 - who else is coming down? then ill decide!
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Post by martinchallis on Mar 19, 2010 12:04:18 GMT
if the ground it dry f1, if the ground is wetish tc 17.5
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Post by oldtimeracer on Mar 19, 2010 14:27:14 GMT
Apart from the grip issue, F1 in the wet is much better than TC as the wheels are outside the bodywork and so no spray. Things tend to stay drier.
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Post by yellowshark on Mar 19, 2010 14:45:09 GMT
We'll be down with 10.5 with refurbed wiring and drive shafts and Sorex tyres to ensure 110% reliability and that we can actually finish the races and smash you all into oblivion - who said winning wasn't fun  Les, you just caught a carp;  the car will have all round disk brakes, standard on all models since 1967; automotive industry leading hydroformed chassis, standard on all models since 1999 (have Ferrari andPorsche caught up yet?), no wonder we broke the Nurburgring production car record 18 months back, that ain't no dragstrip actually having s a lot of bends  (7:26.4 vs Clarkson's pathetic 10 minutes plus - ignore the Clarkson staged film of the Audit R8 V10 (nice car) vs the ZR1); plus of course the head-up display, optional on all models since 2000; and not forgetting the space age resins that make up the body (following on from unique automotive industry leading work in the early 50's of production volume manufacture of fibre glass panels) - capable of reversing into a moving heavy metal gate with enough force to lift it in the air off the runners and move it back several inches with out sustaining a dent or a scratch (and took two men to lift it back on to the runners), which is why the ignorant berk can push it in with his fingers;D ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by lesbaldry on Mar 19, 2010 16:56:16 GMT
Les, you just caught a carp; the car will have all round disk brakes, standard on all models since 1967; automotive industry leading hydroformed chassis, standard on all models since 1999 (have Ferrari andPorsche caught up yet?), no wonder we broke the Nurburgring production car record 18 months back, that ain't no dragstrip actually having s a lot of bends (7:26.4 vs Clarkson's pathetic 10 minutes plus - ignore the Clarkson staged film of the Audit R8 V10 (nice car) vs the ZR1); plus of course the head-up display, optional on all models since 2000; and not forgetting the space age resins that make up the body (following on from unique automotive industry leading work in the early 50's of production volume manufacture of fibre glass panels) - capable of reversing into a moving heavy metal gate with enough force to lift it in the air off the runners and move it back several inches with out sustaining a dent or a scratch (and took two men to lift it back on to the runners), which is why the ignorant berk can push it in with his fingers;D ;D ;D ;D A Carp  ....bugger!! that bloke who sold me the "yellow" shark bait is in for it  ..  .....8/10 Pete |
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Post by liampettit on Mar 19, 2010 18:43:53 GMT
17.5 for me
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Post by Mike V on Mar 19, 2010 19:13:28 GMT
17.5 for me, or maybe 27t if its wet....
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paulb
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Post by paulb on Mar 19, 2010 20:19:23 GMT
I plan to come along and join in the F1 fun |
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Post by Antz on Mar 19, 2010 21:32:09 GMT
Ill b down 17.5 or maby 13.5 or possible f1 not sure yet but i will defo b racing something ;D
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Post by Reality Racer on Mar 20, 2010 9:02:46 GMT
F1 for me
17.5 for Ben
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Post by Jazzler on Mar 20, 2010 10:04:04 GMT
hmm.. I think 17.5 for me. but may be persuaded to run 13.5.. not sure yet.
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Post by Reuben on Mar 20, 2010 10:16:58 GMT
Yeh I think 17.5 will be the order of the day Jas, 13.5 may be a little less fun with it being damp.
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Post by shaun207 on Mar 20, 2010 14:59:26 GMT
Yeh I think 17.5 will be the order of the day Jas, 13.5 may be a little less fun with it being damp. yeah i may come over , id have to refit some electrics into my old kyosho ( dont laugh its a kyosho tf-5 readyset ) will a 13.5t motor be ok ... as i see most are gonna run 17.5t ... |
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Post by Reuben on Mar 20, 2010 15:22:09 GMT
yeh that will be fine.
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Post by oscar on Mar 20, 2010 17:20:33 GMT
i think i may come along but running 27t or something at it could be wet?
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Post by Reuben on Mar 20, 2010 17:56:01 GMT
yeh cant hide from the rain outdoors |
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Post by paulb on Mar 20, 2010 20:03:15 GMT
What time is booking in?
Thanks
Paul
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Post by Reuben on Mar 20, 2010 20:52:15 GMT
Booking in should be open sometime between 9 and 9.15. booking in usually closes at 9.30 - first races to the line arround 9.45 - 10
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Post by yellowshark on Mar 20, 2010 23:42:18 GMT
Booking in should be open sometime between 9 and 9.15. booking in usually closes at 9.30 - first races to the line arround 9.45 - 10 Hi Reuben is it possible to go back to the old method where the start time is consistent (accepting there will always be cases when there is a delay). I have never known it to start before 10 and got caught out last week because I wasn't ready for 9.45. I don't mind whether it is 9.45, 9.15 or whatever as long as I know; 5 minutes notice doesn't leave much time to prep your tyres. If it is down to the preference of an individual RD then maybe he could post on the web the night before? |
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on Mar 21, 2010 12:40:42 GMT
Hi Pete,
The following was voted in at the last AGM
ADDITIONAL VOTED IN MOTIONS
• Outdoor Sunday meetings – Booking in to close at 9:30 am sharp
• Outdoor Sunday meetings – Racing to start at 9:45am sharp
• Outdoor Championship meetings - minimum 8 racing required.
If I remember correctly, the feeling was that Sunday start times were getting later and later. A bit of a circle when people turn up late for a meeting start which is already later than it should be.. The times voted on are actually a little later than the original start times that used to be up on the wall inside the old caravan race control..
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Post by Reuben on Mar 21, 2010 16:27:04 GMT
What a fantastic day for the weather! track was dry for Q1 and bone dry for Q2. After suffering with software issues (which ended up actually being a broken sensor cable) I put the stock spec back in. Ran a number of different tyres through out the day (Sorex, RP30, Sweeps). Thanks to Jason for making me run his Sorex 28's for the last final - got a new PB of 20 309.75 (with the stock spec) I am amazed how much difference there is in tyre brands, even if they do all feel stable on the track. Well done to Jas for getting in the 20 lapper club ! Hope the F1's enjoyed themself, they looked good going round the track today Drainage is working well! |
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Post by paulb on Mar 21, 2010 17:20:29 GMT
Throughly enjoyed today. F1 was great fun (despite a broken car in the last race dropping me to last ) Thank you to those running race control (sorry, don't know your names yet) Looking forward to joining in the next round. |
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Post by yellowshark on Mar 21, 2010 18:00:41 GMT
Yup what a difference 12 hours makes! Weather was great, car was flawless (thanks Mick & Gray!  ) apart from of course a dodgy 18T pinion that someone loaned us for F2 . Discovered late night that Sweeps add .75 to your ride height throwing out the meticulously prepared setup, so they stayed at home. The 28s worked well but clearly, with the temps up a bit, are not really up to a NG powered 10.5 but they gave us a 14.47 and gnat's whisker off 21 laps, if only we hadn't headbutted the thermometer on the last lap, so can't really complain. We took the 32s out after the racing and developed a new speedier line for 1&2, so you shouldn't have to wait so long next time Reubs Sorry I forgot to give you the £5 for taking Graham out in F1  |
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Post by Reuben on Mar 21, 2010 18:38:28 GMT
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-AK5RS3U3ETheres a vid of the F1's, Youtube is still processing quality atm, so you might want to wait for it to sort it out a little. but its there ready to watch for you eager beavers.
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Post by Mike V on Mar 21, 2010 22:14:40 GMT
Cheers guys for a great days racing
Thanks to ant for RDing, and thanks for the vid reubes, the F1s do look good out on track....
Pics of F1s will be up this week - I want to do some photoshopping first!
A nice PB of 19 308 for me, just need to get the setup, and my consistency right now....
Cya at the next one!
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Post by Reality Racer on Mar 22, 2010 11:00:32 GMT
F1 was great fun. Goit the set up better through the day, hope to improve a lot by next time.
Paul B - You have a PM
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Post by Antz on Mar 22, 2010 19:57:56 GMT
Thanks to everyone who turned up to make a good days racing hope everyone had fun and hope all the f1 drivers enjoyed there selfs and thanks reubes for helping me with Race Directing c u all agin on sunday ;D
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Post by Mike V on Mar 23, 2010 23:14:24 GMT
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the car will have all round disk brakes, standard on all models since 1967; automotive industry leading hydroformed chassis, standard on all models since 1999 (have Ferrari andPorsche caught up yet?), no wonder we broke the Nurburgring production car record 18 months back, that ain't no dragstrip actually having s a lot of bends 
....bugger!! that bloke who sold me the "yellow" shark bait is in for it 
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.....8/10 Pete 
) apart from of course a dodgy 18T pinion that someone loaned us for F2 