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Post by Reuben on May 12, 2010 9:42:09 GMT
Its about time to start this thread off with a few days to go. First time ive been there, quite looking forward to a brand new track to drive. I heard its a car killer if you get it wrong? Whats every body doing for the weekend? im going up Sat, got a hotel room for the sat night with Jas (and no were not sharing a double bed  ) |
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Post by lesbaldry on May 12, 2010 10:31:52 GMT
Theres quite a few of us booked into that hotel...make sure you get a room well away from "the Newtonator" he snores like a jet plane!
West Londons track is not renound for having good grip,Set up with the Sweep tyres I think is going to be tricky?
Ps I recomend pitting close to people you know,The track sits in the midle of an estate and"all sorts" tend to wonder around the pits.
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Post by Reality Racer on May 12, 2010 11:15:31 GMT
Theres quite a few of us booked into that hotel...make sure you get a room well away from "the Newtonator" he snores like a jet plane! Thats why I'm booked into a different hotel!  Me & Ben should be at the track by 3.00pm Saturday for some practice. I have not raced at West London for about 7 years. |
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Post by martinchallis on May 12, 2010 12:00:54 GMT
Cant wait guys,
Glad to hear you have decided to come along reubes
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Post by Antz on May 13, 2010 7:22:27 GMT
First time for me going to west london and learing a new track
cant wait to try it should b good fun see you guys there ;D
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Post by lesbaldry on May 13, 2010 12:40:37 GMT
Heads up team!! Ive just had some helpful info from a very quick west London/Aldershot driver....FDR's: drop a tooth (2 with 64dp) from your best Aldershot ratio and this should be a very good starting point....this should apply to 17.5 too?
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Post by Jazzler on May 13, 2010 17:37:06 GMT
Thanks for the heads up Les, I shall try that as my starting point and work from there.
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Post by Jazzler on May 15, 2010 6:25:44 GMT
Ok guys, looks set to be an exciting weekend. See you all there....
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on May 15, 2010 19:38:50 GMT
Good to see the South Hants team track side at practice this afternoon. Wow I didn't expect those innocent looking curbs to launch cars that well!! Roll on the big day tomorrow :-) Gates open at 7:30!
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Post by Antz on May 16, 2010 16:57:23 GMT
A very big thank you to Jay Westwood for all your help also to Matt and Les and a massive thank you to Dad and Neil for changing everything from my car onto neils car for making it possible for me to race and tank you dad for taking me up to west london. Thanks so much everyone much appreciated ;D Qualified 5th in the B and finished 3rd overall
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Post by mattsedgley on May 16, 2010 17:28:28 GMT
My day was awful! actually it was almost worse than awful!
Thank goodness for the tyre decision, - i'm off down the garage to take apart my car.. quite literally screw by screw, it's all coming off..
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Post by Reuben on May 16, 2010 17:36:44 GMT
My day was pretty d**n good actually. Quallied 5th, Finished 5th overall. Was good but some rough incidents in the final ment Matt having to rescue my bodyshell - thanks  car was awesome all weekend, handled like a dream and the power and punch from the SP was LOVELY! especially good in the tight infield bit. Great weekend, Great company from all the South hants crew and a few of the Aldershot guys |
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Post by liampettit on May 16, 2010 17:47:14 GMT
i had a good weekend end finishing 6th overall and thanks for all the people who helped me
thanks dad for taking me up
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Post by lesbaldry on May 17, 2010 7:15:17 GMT
Even though my usual qually luck showed its ugly head again(1st tyre blew,2nd spool failier) I had a good fun weekend,Nice to see our lads out out qualling some local "talent  "  Roll on the next round.....with our own tyre choice  |
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Post by martinchallis on May 17, 2010 7:53:47 GMT
wicked fun, dont even know where i came overall - looking forward to next round.
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Post by Reality Racer on May 17, 2010 10:20:17 GMT
Well done Ben Webber.
Qaulified 9th in the stock A final then finished 8th overall at his first big meeting.
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on May 17, 2010 11:42:34 GMT
Well done to all the South Hants team, it was a very enjoyable weekend!! Roll on Adur |
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Post by yellowshark on May 17, 2010 11:51:38 GMT
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on May 17, 2010 11:58:13 GMT
I think the vote went for any brand 32's Pete.....
Ian can you confirm
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Post by lesbaldry on May 17, 2010 12:21:49 GMT
Dave I think the vote was for any pre glued over 30 shore?? the two set rule still applies.
The 30 shore rule is good as it stops those who can afford it running and ruining a set of 24's in two runs.....hopefully other makes have their shore marking on the tyre wall,do they?? or it will leave the gate open for a "cheat"? other wise Ian will have to adapt the rule to "shore marked" pre glued only...the superb V tech 27 come to mind,Does anyone know if they still have a shore marking?...I think Ed Clark has used them lately and is clued up on these tyres.
My only other fear is scrutineering will be more difficult.
To be absolutly honest I sit on the fence with this idea...basicaly the rubber(Sweeps) is the same for all but its the Gluing and doubtfull rim strenght that is the real issue!
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Post by issac on May 17, 2010 16:03:46 GMT
dave
please wait for the announcement which will be in a day or two
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Post by Dave Chamberlain on May 17, 2010 18:30:10 GMT
Good point Les.. Agree Ian, official announcement & clarification is required asap. Still had a great weekend |
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Post by yellowshark on May 17, 2010 20:36:01 GMT
The 30 shore rule is good as it stops those who can afford it running and ruining a set of 24's in two runs..... Blast, does that mean I can't run my wets either |
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Post by TryHard on May 19, 2010 8:23:00 GMT
Dave I think the vote was for any pre glued over 30 shore?? the two set rule still applies. The 30 shore rule is good as it stops those who can afford it running and ruining a set of 24's in two runs.....hopefully other makes have their shore marking on the tyre wall,do they?? or it will leave the gate open for a "cheat"? other wise Ian will have to adapt the rule to "shore marked" pre glued only...the superb V tech 27 come to mind,Does anyone know if they still have a shore marking?...I think Ed Clark has used them lately and is clued up on these tyres. My only other fear is scrutineering will be more difficult. To be absolutly honest I sit on the fence with this idea...basicaly the rubber(Sweeps) is the same for all but its the Gluing and doubtfull rim strenght that is the real issue! Pretty sure the Vtec's have a 27 marked into the sidewall, although they are pretty much one run tyres outdoors... blindingly fast though! |
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Post by lesbaldry on May 19, 2010 9:46:59 GMT
Dave I think the vote was for any pre glued over 30 shore?? the two set rule still applies. The 30 shore rule is good as it stops those who can afford it running and ruining a set of 24's in two runs.....hopefully other makes have their shore marking on the tyre wall,do they?? or it will leave the gate open for a "cheat"? other wise Ian will have to adapt the rule to "shore marked" pre glued only...the superb V tech 27 come to mind,Does anyone know if they still have a shore marking?...I think Ed Clark has used them lately and is clued up on these tyres. My only other fear is scrutineering will be more difficult. To be absolutly honest I sit on the fence with this idea...basicaly the rubber(Sweeps) is the same for all but its the Gluing and doubtfull rim strenght that is the real issue! Pretty sure the Vtec's have a 27 marked into the sidewall, although they are pretty much one run tyres outdoors... blindingly fast though! Ed are they available in 32's as I cant seem to find anything above 27 localy....I seem to rember you sorsed some from the States?? |
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Post by Reality Racer on May 19, 2010 13:35:52 GMT
Surely any tyres used should be readily available from model shops here in the UK.
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Post by Reuben on May 19, 2010 14:28:31 GMT
Surely any tyres used should be readily available from model shops here in the UK. agreed - they should be commercially available with good stock in the UK imo |
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Post by lesbaldry on May 19, 2010 15:08:20 GMT
Surely any tyres used should be readily available from model shops here in the UK. agreed - they should be commercially available with good stock in the UK imo Wow up chaps it purely a question ;D.....If they do 32's they may not be popular for what ever reason,im just trying to sorse another alternative should we have a similar resent occurrence with a tyre shortage/supply prob.V techs are available in this country but I have yet to find out if they do a shore that's within the rules....and so far private imports and not against the rules!!,in fact all of our popular brands are imports.....besides if they work and do have a tyre thats legal it might pay for "a local model shop " to take a closer look. |
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Post by issac on May 19, 2010 15:32:57 GMT
there is a vtec 30x tyre it is listed on nosram's and lrp's website
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Post by Reuben on May 20, 2010 15:43:02 GMT
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