Brand Hatch this weekend

[gsx600]

Hi there anyone thinking of going to Brands this weekend to see the TVRCC challange.
Will be in the rough area so thinking of taking the BBW out for a long and clear the exhausts !!

[waynester]

I was thinking i might...depends on 't weather....

[FrenchTVR]

Wedge Girl & I should be there, alas minus the Wedge as I still haven't finished putting it back together yet.

[TVR-NUT]

I should be going if the weather is ok. Will be meeting V8 Archie at Thurrock Services at 11am, so if anybody wants to join us, you are more than welcome.

Mark

[Chassis 33]

Yup, am travelling down from Chester with my dad (very early) saturday morning, not the a wedge though...going to the new P&J a blast out.
If the weather is any good I'll have my Pist'n Festering 04 T on...and i've purple hair regardless of the weather...

Regards
Iain

[Graham]

the way things are going I might be in the Wedge yet !!!!!!!!!

G

anyone want do a wedge engine change on thursday

[Blue Thunder]

Hope to pop down, may take TVR if weather ok

[ceejay]

Wedge engine change...that takes about an hour and a half, c'mon G you gotta make the grid one way or t'other.

If you need an extra pair of hands in the paddock let me know, cos I've got nothing to do other than oggle race cars and wish I was in one of them. Oooooh the pain!

Ceejay

[gsx600]

If you want to change it in the paddock on sat morning I'll give you a hand then !

[Graham]

ceejay said:

Wedge engine change...that takes about an hour and a half, c'mon G you gotta make the grid one way or t'other. If you need an extra pair of hands in the paddock let me know, cos I've got nothing to do other than oggle race cars and wish I was in one of them. Oooooh the pain! Ceejay

Spent all day and night on the Tuscan today ( mmm i must do some work some time) sounds much better. going to stake out the local r/road tomorrow morning untill they can get her on. we'll make a decision after that.

if its no go we'll try and swap the taz's buggered motor for a spare.

Either way we'll be working right up to qually and race on saturday so bring yer overalls and spanners all, we'll need help....


G

p.s. If we do get the Tuscan running i dont think i'll be able to push that hard, as so far ive drive it a total of 150ft.... but then you never know G....

[Chassis 33]

Graham said:

ceejay said: Wedge engine change...that takes about an hour and a half, c'mon G you gotta make the grid one way or t'other. If you need an extra pair of hands in the paddock let me know, cos I've got nothing to do other than oggle race cars and wish I was in one of them. Oooooh the pain! Ceejay Spent all day and night on the Tuscan today ( mmm i must do some work some time) sounds much better. going to stake out the local r/road tomorrow morning untill they can get her on. we'll make a decision after that. if its no go we'll try and swap the taz's buggered motor for a spare. Either way we'll be working right up to qually and race on saturday so bring yer overalls and spanners all, we'll need help.... G p.s. If we do get the Tuscan running i dont think i'll be able to push that hard, as so far ive drive it a total of 150ft.... but then you never know G....

Graham, We're planning on coming down Saturday morning, but if you really do need help on the Wedge engine swap right up to the last minuite, i'm sure we could try and make it friday evening with overalls tools and bits! You've got contact details.

Regards
Iain

[gsx600]

Anyone know what time the racing starts and how much entry is nowadays

What other series is also on the saturday ?

Cheers

[Chassis 33]

Entry on the gate is £12

Here is a provisional schedule for Sat 16th from www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?p=2&f=13&t=168544&h=0


"Qualifying

TVRs & Saloons 09.00 – 09.15
Britsports/Goldarts 09.20 – 09.50
Production S1 10.00 10.30
Britcar 10.35 – 11.05

Races

Britsports/Goldarts Race – 1 11.20 45 Mins
TVRs & Saloons – Race 1 12.15 8 Mins

LUNCHBREAK (12.30 – 13.00)

Races

Britsports/Goldarts Race – 2 13.00 45 Mins
Production S1 13.55 120 Mins
TVRs & Saloons – Race 2 16.05 12 Mins
Britcar 16.25 120 Mins"



Regards
Iain

[Graham]

I think I've decided to take the Tuscan. The wedge needs a diff change as well as engine. I've got an engine but not a suitable diff

The Tuscan is still massivly under fueling 120bhp at the wheels anyone !!!!! but i've got a few tricks left

so we'll give it a go... Still a million and one small jobs to do !!!!


G

[rodentracing]

Good luck getting it sorted G. See you on Saturday.

[SEvans]

Graham said:

The wedge needs a diff change as well as engine. I've got an engine but not a suitable diff

I have...... but it's not a lsd.

[gsx600]

Saw a nice deep blue FHC on M1 being trailered south on Tuesday and wondered if that was on it's way to Brands. looked very impresive as I was doing 90 ish heading north !

[Graham]

SEvans said:

Graham said: The wedge needs a diff change as well as engine. I've got an engine but not a suitable diff I have...... but it's not a lsd.

What ratio? i've got a 3.07 open diff ( much too high) and a 3.54 powerlocker... the powerlocker makes the car almost undrivable.

the diff was what made the change last year.. even with the wrong ratio it was so much better. i put the powerlocker back in for the birkett, as the high diff makes it very difficult to overtake... and in the 3 laps before the engine blew i couldnt believe how hard the thing was to keep on the track, so im after a 3.54 open for her, and when funds allow i'll stick a quaife in


cheers

G

[waynester]

Graham said:

I think I've decided to take the Tuscan. The wedge needs a diff change as well as engine. I've got an engine but not a suitable diff The Tuscan is still massivly under fueling 120bhp at the wheels anyone !!!!! but i've got a few tricks left so we'll give it a go... Still a million and one small jobs to do !!!! G

Some good racing today..!

Graham...what happened on Paddock hill bend.. We heard the commentary...and saw the dust plume.

Who's was the red 280FHC? Very nice..! I was there in my white 400. We were the only 2 wedges....the rest were Griffs, Chimps etc..

Good day though...

[gsx600]

I made it as far as the car park only to be told that the dog could not come in.
I'm sure they used to be allowed in. Thought about leaving her in the car in overflow carpark but would probably get arrested by animal rights lovers - I would have left the roof off, but she would probably eat the leather seats if my shoes are anything to go by.