slicks
Aug 14, 2006 | 06:51 PM
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slicks
just picked mine up and to be honest they look fooked .
Remember a post by marco but cant find it
for slicks.
Any where here around the boro do em??????
Aug 14, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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From: WARWICK
Why do you think they are fucked??????
If there is rubber all over them in clumps, dont worry as it comes off when there warm
Aug 14, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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From: "Sunny" Redcar
I run Colways on mine Clive, the factory is up Durham somewhere. Done a few days on them and still plenty of life left, stick like shit to a blanket too.
http://www.colwaytyres.co.uk/
Look in the motorsprt section, Formula 2's. Road legal too.
Aug 14, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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From: middlesbrough
tiff,thats what they look like
,i can still see the dimples so i think there is enough fatt on them
recon they sould be ok??
Aug 14, 2006 | 07:57 PM
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From: Vimto Land Nr Warrington, Cheshire
Measure down the depth hole, thats the only way you can tell how much life is left.
Aug 14, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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only done 3 sessions since i picked em up in hartlepool,what depth is acceptable??
Aug 14, 2006 | 08:03 PM
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From: Vimto Land Nr Warrington, Cheshire
If your like me, until you see either wire or canvas
But ideally change them just before that.
Aug 14, 2006 | 08:09 PM
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If your like me, until you see either wire or canvas
But ideally change them just before that.
or like me - take them off when the scrutineers spots them with the cord out !!
Aug 14, 2006 | 08:10 PM
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Aug 14, 2006 | 08:12 PM
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From: barry-south wales
get a photo up,,,,,
some track racers scrap the used rubber off the tyre with a hotair gun and scraper
Aug 14, 2006 | 08:14 PM
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From: "Sunny" Redcar
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Wonder who that would be
It'll be pissing down anyway mate....probably.
Aug 14, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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From: Cleveland RSOC
Aug 14, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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all sorted bri,just need brakes now.
You will need deep pockets mate passenger rides are 20 sheets and you need to do the breifing i belive
Aug 14, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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all sorted bri,just need brakes now.
You will need deep pockets mate passenger rides are 20 sheets and you need to do the breifing i belive
I'm sure if any one is generous enough and has the time i can afford 20 notes no problem. Do you need to pay for a pit pass on the satursday??
Aug 14, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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From: middlesbrough
but will you be early enough for the breifing mate
,i`ll give you a rid eagain ,couldnt get that unlucky twice
,,,,,,or was we lucky the first time
Aug 14, 2006 | 09:52 PM
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From: "Sunny" Redcar
I'll get you out Bri if I can, got a couple of mates coming who'll want a ride and the missus etc.
Will see what can be done.
Aug 14, 2006 | 09:57 PM
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Aug 14, 2006 | 10:11 PM
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From: "Sunny" Redcar
You camping Bri? We're there Friday afternoon.
Aug 14, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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You camping Bri? We're there Friday afternoon.
I'm setting off at 2pm on friday, was going to stay at john and judiths friday night and camp sat but few of me mates are camping friday aswell so might camp both nights, not sure yet. Are you camping???
Aug 14, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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From: "Sunny" Redcar
Yep. Fri & Sat at the site next door. Me, missus and 2 other couples we know. Lots of beer and bullshit i'm sure.
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