Santa Pod 11th August. UTVRS4
Discussion
I'm in a similar boat, currently fitting a different camshaft (custom spec. this time) to improve the driveability below 2000rpm and give a smoother idle. Also trialling some different lifters but it is all a bit last minute for my liking! Currently estimate a 60% chance of completing in time.
Question for Derek or another with previous experience of drag racing TVRs - noticed the regulations state that arm restraints are required for open top cars. What do you guys do about that? Use arm restraints or leave the roof on?
Question for Derek or another with previous experience of drag racing TVRs - noticed the regulations state that arm restraints are required for open top cars. What do you guys do about that? Use arm restraints or leave the roof on?
drlloyd said:
I'm in a similar boat, currently fitting a different camshaft (custom spec. this time) to improve the driveability below 2000rpm and give a smoother idle. Also trialling some different lifters but it is all a bit last minute for my liking! Currently estimate a 60% chance of completing in time.
Question for Derek or another with previous experience of drag racing TVRs - noticed the regulations state that arm restraints are required for open top cars. What do you guys do about that? Use arm restraints or leave the roof on?
Its so much easier to concentrate with the roof up. I do have a pair of arm restraints you could borrow though.Question for Derek or another with previous experience of drag racing TVRs - noticed the regulations state that arm restraints are required for open top cars. What do you guys do about that? Use arm restraints or leave the roof on?
Ive asked regular pod goers about arriving Friday. If they don't want you on site that night there is a field they direct you to park and camp for the night 100 yards away. I am going down Friday whatever so maybe see a few of you for a beer and plan racing tactics
Stood a chance for a last minute go at this on Saturday, only 15 minutes from me to the Pod. Just been out for a test run and diff bushes have given up the ghost and won't get chance to sort before the weekend so I'm out. Will try and make it over to see you lot anyway but am also going away the following morning so may be on Jankers! If I don't get there I hope you all have a blast 
Dare I say the weather forecast worries we had earlier in the week look to have dried up so to speak.
I have a broken van with a seized engine and it looks like my back up vehicle Thunderbird 2 will not be available. So this afternoon I am looking at a Hyundai Terracan to buy in order to getting the TVR down on the trailer. Watch this space.
I have a broken van with a seized engine and it looks like my back up vehicle Thunderbird 2 will not be available. So this afternoon I am looking at a Hyundai Terracan to buy in order to getting the TVR down on the trailer. Watch this space.
I have never had a Highanddry Tincan, so cannot comment. They look to have lots of space inside, so long as you don't mind the rear arriving 15 minutes after the front.
I agree with Peter about the Merc ML - it tows my 2.4 tonnes of trailer with two horses on board with ease, and is relatively compact to park.
I agree with Peter about the Merc ML - it tows my 2.4 tonnes of trailer with two horses on board with ease, and is relatively compact to park.
Sadly it looks like we are not going to make it on Saturday. It runs very smoothly now on the new custom camshaft but somehow we have introduced a problem at high rpm (over 6000rpm) that we have not yet been able to resolve.
So unless it all comes good in the next couple hours, we will have to bail out. I'm really disappointed but I hope you guys have a great time and will try to join you next time.
So unless it all comes good in the next couple hours, we will have to bail out. I'm really disappointed but I hope you guys have a great time and will try to join you next time.
LongBaz said:
Looking to arrive Saturday at about 09:00. Hopefuly have the Insane Creations gazeebo with me.
Camping Sat with a few beers.....and the special TVR brew.
Looking forward to meeting up with the regulars and new mates.
Looks like I might be lucky that Thunderbird 2 may be ready for me. See you there Barrie.Camping Sat with a few beers.....and the special TVR brew.
Looking forward to meeting up with the regulars and new mates.
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