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[Boombang]

Are the cages recoverable, or welded in in such a way you got to throw away the old one?

[Captain Vimes]

Great write up! Sounds like excellent fun. It's a shame you've got to build up a new car but at least you can put what you've learnt into the new one. After having the cl pads fail, do you trust them enough to keep using them?

[bunsenburner]

Are the cages recoverable, or welded in in such a way you got to throw away the old one?

Thankfully they're bolted in (as per the championship regs) so I can extract and reuse. Some blocks need welding in for the feet so I'll get the support guys to fit it whilst they rebuild the engine for next year.

[bunsenburner]

Great write up! Sounds like excellent fun. It's a shame you've got to build up a new car but at least you can put what you've learnt into the new one. After having the cl pads fail, do you trust them enough to keep using them?

The winter built is definitely double edged - a real pain that my weekends have now been taken up but on the plus side at least I'm learning how it all works. The problem with the CL pads is that they really good right from cold, but once these are worn down I might consider something else. I hadn't actually noticed the failure when driving so maybe it wouldn't affect braking too badly during a race.

[CocoPops]

So it's not just VX cl pads that come away from the backing.

[Mangham54]

So it's not just VX cl pads that come away from the backing.

hope their customer service is superb!?!?!?!

[NickB787]

Are you racing this year?

[bunsenburner]

I'll be racing this year. Still building the new car - hopefully shakedown and engine run in on March 1st.

[Pidgeon]

Is there any news of the springs and tyres yet?  Same old story for me, too much going on, I am in the mountains in March and the September round clashes with the Revival.  Should make the rest.

[bunsenburner]

Is there any news of the springs and tyres yet?  Same old story for me, too much going on, I am in the mountains in March and the September round clashes with the Revival.  Should make the rest.

 

Test tyres are available.  They will be marking the championship tyres differently in an attempt to prevent vast quantities of tyres being used by those with bigger budgets.  16 tyres is the maximum per car per season.

The springs are still not available - apparently they are still being manufactured.  I'm secretly happy about that as my car is far from ready anyway.

 

Oulton and Croft will be two new circuits for me so looking forward to getting stuck into the 2015 season.

 

 

[Pidgeon]

I think 16 tyres a year is laughable for a supposedly budget series.  I bought six tyres in 2012 and they did me last year as well (yes, BOTH meetings  )

 

The thought of buying a set of tyres that can only be used for testing is rather contrary to my outlook.  I'll buy another six when the race tyres are available.  If they won't last, I may have to shell out for another pair.

 

Oulton's a classic.  You need a passport for Croft   That clashes with the first (not quite a) national.  Not sure what to do yet.

[NickB787]

Anyone doing this in the 2017 season?

[bunsenburner]

I've done 3 seasons and will be looking for something else next year. If anyone wants any advice/specifics I'd be happy to help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[NickB787]

I've done 3 seasons and will be looking for something else next year. If anyone wants any advice/specifics I'd be happy to help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I'll be in touch if you don't mind

[bunsenburner]

Sunday October 16th at Silverstone is the last race of this season. I have spare tickets if you want to pay a visit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[NickB787]

That fits perfectly with my roster yes please

[bunsenburner]

I'll get the tickets about 1 week before the race. If they're electronic I can email over the pdf. If they're paper I'll leave some at the main entrance in an envelope for you. You thinking of competing next year? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[bunsenburner]

Nick, I've got you a ticket if you want one. Let me know before the morning so I can leave it with the fella on the gate. I pm'd but no response. Maybe it this daft tapatalk app. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[NickB787]

Just pmed you Jim my fault for being late in from work last yesterday Slightly wet race I think today although forecast says clearing up in the afternoon. What number are you Jim?

Edited by NickB787, 16 October 2016 - 09:47 AM.

[bunsenburner]

Pm'd you

Edited by bunsenburner, 16 October 2016 - 09:55 AM.