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05-07-2009, 09:00 PM
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05-07-2009, 09:52 PM
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The MG suffered a broken TCA adjuster and narrowly missed the tyres at Quarry
We had the othe side fail some time ago.. Need to look at the cause.The Escort was running just fine (at quite low boost to save fuel!) but a blow out caused wing damage
and a couple of laps later the wastegate diaphragm melted..Not my best day at Combe!
05-07-2009, 10:02 PM
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i disagree you have got away with the same failure that could have caused a serious accedent twice, i think you had a very lucky day
05-07-2009, 10:03 PM
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SiBs evo was great, It was really nice having a passenger lap in that, very very quick, we had a really fun day in the gooon, a low down misfire slightly hampered our day, but keeping it above 4K it was ok
We are looking at an engine rebuild now for it, but we had great fun
We are looking at an engine rebuild now for it, but we had great fun
The guy in the merc coupe seemed to be having fun until it cried enough just after Tower - he just had a fairly big slide at Tower corner so I wondered if something broke?
Saw the M3 have a spin just after Quarry, got a few pics as he managed to hang on to it...and likewise with the 200sx who avoided the tyres luckily!
Spiky's 205 did well as it seemed to hang on to the Mk2 blue Golf which is always really quick. The MGB GT and light blue Mk2 Escort treated Quarry to some nice slides as well.
Pleased with my camera as it was new to me and I learned a fair bit more about all the buttons and settings
05-07-2009, 10:25 PM
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.... its my mates YB with with E36 M3 6 speed box and complete rear beam
05-07-2009, 11:10 PM
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That white 3 door was very quick and driven extremely well.
I did try to let him past down the straight on one lap, but he didn't want to go by, then on the next lap he overtook me on the left (wrong side
) and I was impressed by how it shot by - he said it was 550 bhp. He then had to back off as like you said his exhaust decided enough was enough and I think he also mentioned it was getting too hot.
Very fast though - shows what a well set up and well driven Cossie can do, fastest "normal man's" Cossie I have ever come up against.
Did you get any pics of mine Mike?
Si
I did try to let him past down the straight on one lap, but he didn't want to go by, then on the next lap he overtook me on the left (wrong side
) and I was impressed by how it shot by - he said it was 550 bhp. He then had to back off as like you said his exhaust decided enough was enough and I think he also mentioned it was getting too hot.Very fast though - shows what a well set up and well driven Cossie can do, fastest "normal man's" Cossie I have ever come up against.
Did you get any pics of mine Mike?
Si
In convoy with the white 3-door - I can believe the bit about it being over 500bhp - it was leaving 11s out of Tower corner as he was accelerating up to the chicane!
Next lap
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06-07-2009, 06:25 AM
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What an amazing day, as always.
Martin, real shame, I saw you take Morris on the grass on the second lap as I got there. So nearly sh*t myself when I thought you of all people was gonna hit the tyres. Knew it had to be suspension related.
Si B, got your return PM too late mate, but was telling the missus all day what your car was like and what it's running. Made her sit still and watch just cos you were out on track and positively flying. Great to actually see it in the flesh close up though.
Who is the owner of the Reyland grey Escos.? Just want to say a massive thanks
cos the charity ride I went out in was awesome. Proper didn't hold back, and the power was amazing, specially pulling out of the corners in 2nd. Holy sh*t.!!!! I'd have paid twice the money for that ride alone.
Spiky, managed to see you in the Pug, looked rapid. Was gonna pop over and say hello, but you were always talking to someone as I went by.
Oh and reat to see the Gooon embarrassing what many would call 'faster' cars. I was laughing my tits off. Can only imagine their faces when a Maestro pops up in the rear view. Ha ha.
And finally got to see YUM in the flesh. WHAT a car.....did I hear correctly that's running 711.????? and on the road.!!!!!
And I don't care if it sounds like I'm ass kissing, it's great to see you guys on track in cars you love and enjoy. I just wish I had the time, money and inclination. Muchos respect, you do the motorpsort industry proud and roll on the next one ( Rally Day for me ).
Brian
Martin, real shame, I saw you take Morris on the grass on the second lap as I got there. So nearly sh*t myself when I thought you of all people was gonna hit the tyres. Knew it had to be suspension related.
Si B, got your return PM too late mate, but was telling the missus all day what your car was like and what it's running. Made her sit still and watch just cos you were out on track and positively flying. Great to actually see it in the flesh close up though.
Who is the owner of the Reyland grey Escos.? Just want to say a massive thanks
cos the charity ride I went out in was awesome. Proper didn't hold back, and the power was amazing, specially pulling out of the corners in 2nd. Holy sh*t.!!!! I'd have paid twice the money for that ride alone.Spiky, managed to see you in the Pug, looked rapid. Was gonna pop over and say hello, but you were always talking to someone as I went by.
Oh and reat to see the Gooon embarrassing what many would call 'faster' cars. I was laughing my tits off. Can only imagine their faces when a Maestro pops up in the rear view. Ha ha.
And finally got to see YUM in the flesh. WHAT a car.....did I hear correctly that's running 711.????? and on the road.!!!!!
And I don't care if it sounds like I'm ass kissing, it's great to see you guys on track in cars you love and enjoy. I just wish I had the time, money and inclination. Muchos respect, you do the motorpsort industry proud and roll on the next one ( Rally Day for me ).
Brian
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06-07-2009, 06:58 AM
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Thanks Brian the Gooon is all about having a laugh, did anyone get any pics of it?
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06-07-2009, 07:30 AM
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06-07-2009, 07:44 AM
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06-07-2009, 07:59 AM
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Yes, your 205 is very quick. In past years that blue Mk2 Golf has been one of the quickest fwders on track ( although Bill Brockbank's yellow Seat Ibiza was even faster although to be fair it was turbo ). Well driven!
I'll see what I've got - I know I got one as you were going into scrutineering with the black 3-door behind you
06-07-2009, 02:43 PM
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Then the rubber that holds the exhaust snapped!! Si said he has some pukka footage of the 3rd from the in car front and rear camara.
Would love to see that Si
06-07-2009, 02:47 PM
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That white 3 door was very quick and driven extremely well.
I did try to let him past down the straight on one lap, but he didn't want to go by, then on the next lap he overtook me on the left (wrong side ) and I was impressed by how it shot by - he said it was 550 bhp. He then had to back off as like you said his exhaust decided enough was enough and I think he also mentioned it was getting too hot.
Very fast though - shows what a well set up and well driven Cossie can do, fastest "normal man's" Cossie I have ever come up against.
Did you get any pics of mine Mike?
Si
I did try to let him past down the straight on one lap, but he didn't want to go by, then on the next lap he overtook me on the left (wrong side
) and I was impressed by how it shot by - he said it was 550 bhp. He then had to back off as like you said his exhaust decided enough was enough and I think he also mentioned it was getting too hot.Very fast though - shows what a well set up and well driven Cossie can do, fastest "normal man's" Cossie I have ever come up against.
Did you get any pics of mine Mike?
Si
And he can peddle a car as well, Have you any in car footage please Si?
06-07-2009, 03:21 PM
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I had a nice view of the back bumper of the Reyland 3dr when out in the labatts with Greg
I'm suprised with myself that i did not get nervous The labatts had a bad misfire of some sort going on, hope he gets it sorted for it's next outing.
06-07-2009, 04:22 PM
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Yeah so many people dont realise they are on the brink of having a huge smash at quarry with the line they are taking and where they are braking until its too late! Lots of nice cars lost there 
There are some very good instructors at most circuits that with just a few laps with you will learn so much, well worth the money.
There are some very good instructors at most circuits that with just a few laps with you will learn so much, well worth the money.
06-07-2009, 04:30 PM
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Love this pic, sums up our couple of laps:
He's a great driver with a well sorted car there
I need a Firewire lead and port on my PC to get it off the camera, so will try and get onto that asap. Not good with the technology stuff
Thanks Lee, it goes nicely too
Just got to work on improving the handling, as it handles very similarly to my Black one, but goes a lot faster. Need to try and improve the handling to match the go go, and maybe work on my driving too!When's your Westy next out? We'll have to have a run at a track soon me thinks
06-07-2009, 04:55 PM
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That White 3dr was amazing, it didn,t have any body role at all, so well set-up. just shows with a good driver these old cossie can still do abit..
Si,
Awesome car and driving as per mate, was great to watch you battle it out with the 3dr, top driving from both of you..
just shows with a good driver these old cossie can still do abit..Si,
Awesome car and driving as per mate, was great to watch you battle it out with the 3dr, top driving from both of you..
06-07-2009, 05:03 PM
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