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graham bahr · 30 May 2005, 18:55 (Ref:1314941)

i shall be going on friday, greg pye (alfa sud) is going too although its unlikely he will be racing having blown his engine at lydden.

Eric Falce · 30 May 2005, 19:18 (Ref:1314964)

I'v got to confirm that they have my entryfor Croix,finished my engine on saturday,had to pay pennance to the wife yesterday,got collard by my daughter today to help her lay a patio,must be bloody mad.
If all goes well I will have one engine and a spare for the Escort plus a full race Fiesta,just fitting a pair of 40s or 45vs,Arron reckons another 25 bhp just on the carb alone,got to find somewhere to test it,the people of Sidcup keep complaining about the noise etc!

Rod Birley · 31 May 2005, 08:12 (Ref:1315428)

18 names on the list so far, including Eric (although they have put your surname as Falco). Graham Bahr is down for testing only???

Flat Out Farr · 31 May 2005, 14:22 (Ref:1315840)

I am one of the non-drivers that will be going! Not going to miss Croix for love nor money! As the new girlfriend spends much of her working life around Europe, especially in France and Spain, looking forward to some culinary education!!
Hoping the racing will be as good as at Lydden.
Eric, you could always do a Pete Thurston and try the car on the A20, late at night. I used to road test my black Fiesta around the Bexleyheath side roads!! Gave the neon light brigade something to look at!

djinvicta · 31 May 2005, 15:03 (Ref:1315871)

SSSHHH!!!! Dont tell tales on Pete; We will end up advertising our testing on here soon! You can all come and watch. Whoops, mind that manhole cover!

Shawn · 31 May 2005, 20:05 (Ref:1316167)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rod Birley

Eric (although they have put your surname as Falco).

Falco!? Surly not the great 80's icon ? Another one with his own website Rod.

http://www.falco.bkl.at/index.asp?lg=EN

Although I can see the resemblence I can't wait to see all the disappointed fans when Eric arrives at the circuit

Eric Falce · 31 May 2005, 20:37 (Ref:1316201)

Its the hair you know,so often mistaken for him.

Liam22 · 1 Jun 2005, 07:57 (Ref:1316488)

Hello TRC people

I'm involved in the Milltek Sport BMW Challenge which is a one-make saloon car series for the BMW E30 318/320. http://www.selocmotorsport.com/
We're on the same bill as you guys at Croix and some of us are keen to get as much track time as possible in France by entering the TRC races on Sunday. That is, assuming there is space on the grid - I know you're a well-subscribed championship.

Is this going to be possible? Can anyone help identify the right class for us and help with the entry procedure?

Cheers,
Liam.

Shawn · 1 Jun 2005, 12:39 (Ref:1316790)

Hi Liam.
Try sending Rod an email via his profile. He will be able to give you an idea of the class structure.

Rod Birley · 1 Jun 2005, 20:16 (Ref:1317316)

Space, the final frontier as they say, will be the deciding issue. At present we have about 20 entries, with several contenders still missing. Should have a clearer idea next week.

Liam22 · 1 Jun 2005, 20:30 (Ref:1317336)

Thanks Rod. I'll keep an eye on your entries and drop you a note next week.

andypipe · 1 Jun 2005, 22:30 (Ref:1317462)

May be out, may be not. if my luck is anythingbto go buy, who knows

Alan Cherry · 5 Jun 2005, 18:47 (Ref:1320705)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam22

Hello TRC people

I'm involved in the Milltek Sport BMW Challenge which is a one-make saloon car series for the BMW E30 318/320. http://www.selocmotorsport.com/
We're on the same bill as you guys at Croix and some of us are keen to get as much track time as possible in France by entering the TRC races on Sunday. That is, assuming there is space on the grid - I know you're a well-subscribed championship.

Is this going to be possible? Can anyone help identify the right class for us and help with the entry procedure?

Cheers,
Liam.

What is the grid limit at croix ? how many spaces are left ? Looks like we have 20 entries at present,but at least 3 of those look doubtfull - If they re the SELOC spec beemers, I would have thought class C or D - only class D if they are genuine road cars, and dependent on the tyres fitted. I would have thought most TRC people wanting to go would have filled out their forms by now !

djinvicta · 5 Jun 2005, 18:52 (Ref:1320713)

Pete Thurston forgot to put oil in his rear axle so cant be at Croix, needs advice how to keep the car racing; thought we might ask Rob...

djinvicta · 5 Jun 2005, 18:54 (Ref:1320715)

Look out!! Testing on the A257 tonight, Road closed

Eric Falce · 5 Jun 2005, 19:46 (Ref:1320758)

Got so p####d off with the Escort,took the weekend off. Just had to change the engine for my spare unit,it has been in and out the car three times last week so far. Still ,should have it running in the morning all going well!

Shawn · 5 Jun 2005, 20:26 (Ref:1320793)

Ok. So it's slightly off topic but you just gotta have a go at this. Go ahead a make your day !
http://hatethatfrog.desktopcreatures...p?q=crazy+frog

djinvicta · 5 Jun 2005, 20:29 (Ref:1320801)

Ecktic; for a cheapish price, £1000 or so, Pete thurston could it have chasing Rods rear. Depends what youre in to..

graham bahr · 5 Jun 2005, 21:15 (Ref:1320844)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecktic

Got so p####d off with the Escort,took the weekend off. Just had to change the engine for my spare unit,it has been in and out the car three times last week so far. Still ,should have it running in the morning all going well!

whats up with it?

Eric Falce · 5 Jun 2005, 21:24 (Ref:1320854)

Nothing realy wrong now,just had problems making it so that I can unbolt one engine and bolt the other one straight in.Two twin cams,no problem,except the mod to the bell housing will not let me fit a wet sump without changing the bell housing or sump,the exhuast system would not fit for some reason,oil pressure pickup union in block is a different size,the engine builders have used a different pulley system,the water temp unit will hit the catch tank,other than that,its all straight forward.

Liam22 · 5 Jun 2005, 22:52 (Ref:1320918)

Grid size at Croix is "flexible" :-)
30-32 would be sensible IMO.

The Milltek (nee SELOC) cars are road legal with a few exceptions, e.g. number plates are sponsor branded but all must be capable of passing an MOT so have headlamps and heater etc. Tyres are road legal and E marked, Kumho V70A (list 1B).

Can anyone point me at an online copy of the regs?

johnw · 5 Jun 2005, 23:19 (Ref:1320937)

Email sent Liam

R59 · 6 Jun 2005, 06:30 (Ref:1321065)

Quote:

Originally Posted by djinvicta

Pete Thurston forgot to put oil in his rear axle so cant be at Croix, needs advice how to keep the car racing; thought we might ask Rob...

Can't have mine. Hauser's got it. They tell me that parts for the next axle should be in the shipment due on Tuesday, then the new 9" is a priority job.

I was hoping to re-claim the Atlas and get it back under the car for testing, but they want to keep it to make sure that the 9" is truly bolt compatible.

New wheels will be a couple more weeks before they're with me (to fit the 9")

Somehow, I can't ever see myself living this one down.

Alan Cherry · 6 Jun 2005, 17:39 (Ref:1321576)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Liam22

Grid size at Croix is "flexible" :-)
30-32 would be sensible IMO.

The Milltek (nee SELOC) cars are road legal with a few exceptions, e.g. number plates are sponsor branded but all must be capable of passing an MOT so have headlamps and heater etc. Tyres are road legal and E marked, Kumho V70A (list 1B).

Can anyone point me at an online copy of the regs?

I see you've got the regs now - Class D is roadgoing up to 2 litre - restricted mods, class C is up to 2 litre, but you can run fancy tyres etc. There are some B****dy quick cars in both classes e.g. Peter Wilkinson in C, Bill Richards, Jason Watkins, Les Beer & others in D , so really doesn't make much difference _ I would suggest class C - but then I run in class C. Still, for me to beat anyone, I need to keep it out of the tyre wall!
Hope you can join us - It doesn't have to be just for France - some interesting circuits still to come this year

Alan
Group N Astra GSI + 1/2 the gravel from the Devils Elbow - does anyone want to buy a secondhand beach ?

Liam22 · 6 Jun 2005, 20:39 (Ref:1321756)

We would fit Class D nicely if it weren't for our tyres. Class C it is then (with only 120bhp/ton we're gonna struggle in any class!). Will wait for the closing date before muscling in as BARC will help up fill the grid later without penalty.

We have a couple of clashes later in the year but Snetterton and Brands GP meetings look very interesting

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