DMN Castle Combe 14-15 July - Page 5

R59 · 26 Jun 2007, 22:38 (Ref:1947680)

And they came out worse - I bet!

Gary - did you ever get those Rolling Thunder masters?

carrera · 27 Jun 2007, 18:40 (Ref:1948352)

He did not do so well on the Sunday.

RT masters are not in very good condition - many photos are missing.

Will prob have to scan each page when time permits. If you are going to Combe I can bring them along for your perusal and you could photo any relevant bits.

R59 · 27 Jun 2007, 21:10 (Ref:1948521)

Can't make it. Darnit!

I'm performing demo laps at Rockingham for the French Car Show/HotStunts Show, and flying the MAC Tools V8 Trophy flag for the BRSCC.

I still aim to be out with Harry later in the year where dates don't clash, providing the money doesn't run out!!

Rob.

Shawn · 28 Jun 2007, 19:49 (Ref:1949136)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamesd

Hi

I am a little confused, you said about what time you are racing at combe on 14th July, how did you know this as the timetable wont come out for ages on combe website

Help

Jamesd

The timetable is up on Rod's website along with the paddock plan.
Entries will be up on Saturday but in the meantime.......

WOW!

p.s I think we need a bigger paddock.

andypipe · 29 Jun 2007, 14:52 (Ref:1949780)

I personally think they are taking the wee-wee with the amount of space we get in the paddocks. We will probably have the biggest grid and the smallest space. You can also bet that when we all start turning up, we cant park where we are supposed to because of all the bloody motorhome. Rant over

Jamie G · 29 Jun 2007, 14:55 (Ref:1949786)

Andy, are you still camping? If I chip in some food and a few tinnies can my girlfriend and I join your BBQ?

andypipe · 29 Jun 2007, 15:01 (Ref:1949791)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie G

Andy, are you still camping? If I chip in some food and a few tinnies can my girlfriend and I join your BBQ?

No probs

Am i still camping. Of course I am otherwise i would not have bought Hotel RetroMotorsport

Jamie G · 29 Jun 2007, 15:14 (Ref:1949800)

Damn, I thought mine was big! Mine's only 14ft by 10ft...

andypipe · 29 Jun 2007, 15:17 (Ref:1949802)

Also bringing TV DVD and playstation. Looking to arrange a knock out competition on the PS2. Everyone bungs in a quid and winner takes all. Should be a laugh.

Jamie G · 29 Jun 2007, 15:34 (Ref:1949812)

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Originally Posted by andypipe

Also bringing TV DVD and playstation. Looking to arrange a knock out competition on the PS2. Everyone bungs in a quid and winner takes all. Should be a laugh.

At what game?

andypipe · 29 Jun 2007, 15:43 (Ref:1949818)

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Originally Posted by Jamie G

At what game?

Dunno yet. Not decided

Shawn · 29 Jun 2007, 16:42 (Ref:1949857)

Quote:

Originally Posted by andypipe

No probs

Am i still camping. Of course I am otherwise i would not have bought Hotel RetroMotorsport

jesus. That's got to be the motorhome of the tent world.

How many bedrooms does it have and how many of those have 'en suite.

**Tim Falce** · 29 Jun 2007, 16:56 (Ref:1949868)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie G

Damn, I thought mine was big! Mine's only 14ft by 10ft...

The trouble is the Castle Combe camp area is only 13ft by 9ft 6inches

Rod Birley · 29 Jun 2007, 17:34 (Ref:1949905)

There is the carvery on Saturday night. The paddock area we have (not camping zone!) is where we were last year and it worked well. Don't forget that scrutineering is "in situ", i.e. where we are parked.

STEVED · 29 Jun 2007, 18:28 (Ref:1949931)

Can we have an engine fitting party first thing Saturday morning.

bdwoody · 29 Jun 2007, 19:02 (Ref:1949952)

woo hoo! i found all the bits and the motor is back in and ready to roll. andy thats some tent ,mind they dont charge you council tax on that baby.

grichie87 · 30 Jun 2007, 09:18 (Ref:1950323)

Is the engine fixed ?
graham

bdwoody · 30 Jun 2007, 09:20 (Ref:1950327)

more like repaired for now, any way it runs !

grichie87 · 30 Jun 2007, 09:25 (Ref:1950329)

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVED

Can we have an engine fitting party first thing Saturday morning.

Is it fixed
Graham

STEVED · 30 Jun 2007, 09:38 (Ref:1950337)

Hmm well they have another block but has to be bored, The new crank has to be machined and balanced but they cant start work until monday then has to be screwed together and fitted.

grichie87 · 30 Jun 2007, 09:47 (Ref:1950342)

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVED

Hmm well they have another block but has to be bored, The new crank has to be machined and balanced but they cant start work until monday then has to be screwed together and fitted.

Will you make Coombe? Who is doing the screwing together, not the same people who fitted the clutch. How did the block get damaged in the first place
Graham

STEVED · 30 Jun 2007, 10:02 (Ref:1950350)

The origional problem was a hissing noise when i pressed the clutch so thought i'd get it checked, Whats happened is the thrust washers had fallen out and got picked up by the oil pump then allowing the crank to destroy itself against the inside of the block, Yes the same company that built the engine are building another but will be tight weather i will make it to Combe or not.

Oil pump

grichie87 · 30 Jun 2007, 10:09 (Ref:1950353)

That looks messy, are they doing a special rate for screwing up the last job?

**Tim Falce** · 30 Jun 2007, 10:31 (Ref:1950373)

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEVED

The origional problem was a hissing noise when i pressed the clutch so thought i'd get it checked, Whats happened is the thrust washers had fallen out and got picked up by the oil pump then allowing the crank to destroy itself against the inside of the block, Yes the same company that built the engine are building another but will be tight weather i will make it to Combe or not.

What clutch pressure plate do you use?

STEVED · 30 Jun 2007, 10:39 (Ref:1950380)

Quote:

Originally Posted by grichie87

That looks messy, are they doing a special rate for screwing up the last job?

No the engine had only done 475 miles so its down to them.

I bought a new complete sachs kit.

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