Dijon 22-24 June - Page 3

john ruston · 26 Jun 2007, 12:58 (Ref:1947228)

Overheating-Suggest you speak to Julian Bronson-He has solved the problem

zefarelly · 26 Jun 2007, 14:12 (Ref:1947276)

extra coolant in the chassis rail ?

its was 35 degrees when we raced at Dijon, my engine temp was fine, but I remember getting worried about the gearbox oil, I think it got as runny as water, held up ok though ( I changed it after Qual to be on the safe side/ enable sleep that night!)

rogerwills · 26 Jun 2007, 15:05 (Ref:1947314)

Thanks John. Yes, we had a good look at Julian's car. The issue was that we had ordered a new radiator but it was not ready in time for Dijon so it was always going to be marginal. Then we had issues with the oil cooler which just compounded the issue as the water was having to do all the cooling, hence the issue of it running very hot. Hopefully all this will be sorted in advance of its next outing.

Roger

rogerwills · 26 Jun 2007, 15:21 (Ref:1947325)

Dijon photos here from tomorrow if my French skills are up to speed:

http://www.gbphotosports.com/web/uploads/myphotos/GP_AGE_D'OR_2007

john ruston · 27 Jun 2007, 07:02 (Ref:1947826)

Flavian and Vanessa Marcais new series race went very well and now to Paul Ricard.Understand it will be bigger and better next year A return to a proper Gents driver series.Races in UK and Ireland?

simon drabble · 27 Jun 2007, 07:09 (Ref:1947830)

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

Flavian and Vanessa Marcais new series race went very well and now to Paul Ricard.Understand it will be bigger and better next year A return to a proper Gents driver series.Races in UK and Ireland?

with Brands Masters race being cancelled infavour of Dijon it looks like they could be onto something....

terence · 27 Jun 2007, 07:17 (Ref:1947835)

Quote:

Originally Posted by zefarelly

extra coolant in the chassis rail ?

its was 35 degrees when we raced at Dijon, my engine temp was fine, but I remember getting worried about the gearbox oil, I think it got as runny as water, held up ok though ( I changed it after Qual to be on the safe side/ enable sleep that night!)

Use Motul Zef,it just doe,snt break down.

john ruston · 27 Jun 2007, 07:28 (Ref:1947843)

Motel-Pace Motorsport -Haverhill Suffolk
It works for all our cars

rogerwills · 27 Jun 2007, 07:53 (Ref:1947869)

Quote:

Originally Posted by john ruston

Flavian and Vanessa Marcais new series race went very well and now to Paul Ricard.Understand it will be bigger and better next year A return to a proper Gents driver series.Races in UK and Ireland?

I had a good chat to them both. They plan to run at least 3 races in 2008 in the UK. Great additions to the calendar!

zefarelly · 27 Jun 2007, 10:40 (Ref:1948003)

anyone would think you guys where sales reps for oil companies

I took the castrol out and put 76 in, been using it ever since, over 2 years wirthout a rebuild now and still drives like new, which effectively it is!

anyway, back on topic . . .look fforward to seeing some pics, I'd like to see the U2TC times if anyone has them as well, good to see LC driver met Roger.

Roger, he's the only other nutter in Western Europe who races a GT!

terence · 27 Jun 2007, 11:07 (Ref:1948019)

Jugding from conversations I,ve had this morning,its a great shame that I had a p---y birthday party to go to last Saturday!!!It also would seem that Flavian& Vanessa realy know how to put a meeting together.Lets hope they carry it on,one comment was on entry fee,s and a comparison of Brands/Dijon!!

LC driver · 27 Jun 2007, 13:42 (Ref:1948129)

Quote:

Originally Posted by zefarelly

anyone would think you guys where sales reps for oil companies

I took the castrol out and put 76 in, been using it ever since, over 2 years wirthout a rebuild now and still drives like new, which effectively it is!

anyway, back on topic . . .look fforward to seeing some pics, I'd like to see the U2TC times if anyone has them as well, good to see LC driver met Roger.

Roger, he's the only other nutter in Western Europe who races a GT!

Watch out Zef, John is on his way with my new engine............it would be a difficult decission

LC driver · 27 Jun 2007, 13:44 (Ref:1948134)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rogerwills

Dijon photos here from tomorrow if my French skills are up to speed:

http://www.gbphotosports.com/web/uploads/myphotos/GP_AGE_D'OR_2007

You already got your pictures Roger

esper · 27 Jun 2007, 14:50 (Ref:1948170)

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Originally Posted by LC driver

Watch out Zef, John is on his way with my new engine............it would be a difficult decission

so when can I give you my little present????????????????? still have a nice precrossflow manifold gasket not used from a 1500 headset. wrapped in chrismasspaper (didn't fit the ff)

terence · 27 Jun 2007, 15:58 (Ref:1948224)

I had no idea that you collected older parts Esper.

esper · 27 Jun 2007, 18:02 (Ref:1948307)

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Originally Posted by terence bower

I had no idea that you collected older parts Esper.

I should never have told you my wife is one year older than i am

esper · 27 Jun 2007, 18:05 (Ref:1948312)

well a NOS 1500 headset with true asbestos is a gem in a ff1600 and so the not used manifoldgasket goes to a well respected friend. as being dutch I must repeat this.

esper · 27 Jun 2007, 18:08 (Ref:1948317)

dont tell me i am off topic, the autojumble part of Dijon age d'or or better in the Linas era was terrific.

LC driver · 27 Jun 2007, 19:56 (Ref:1948458)

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Originally Posted by esper

dont tell me i am off topic, the autojumble part of Dijon age d'or or better in the Linas era was terrific.

I don't think the bore of that gasket is big enough for the red cortina haha

terence · 28 Jun 2007, 07:12 (Ref:1948727)

Esper,if your wife is one year younger,doe,s that mean you had a misspent youth??

LAK · 28 Jun 2007, 08:57 (Ref:1948802)

I have an update on Laurence Bailey having spoken to dad Tony this morning, who I am sure won't mind me sharing this with you. They are at home and thankfully Laurence is in fine spirits although suffering from a lot of very painful bruising. Nothing cracked or broken.

We didn't talk in depth but by the sounds of it the car is not as badly damaged as first feared. Of course it's taken a pounding and has some fire damage but structurally it seems sound. They will evaluate in depth in due course but they are very optimistic.

So good news all round, the most important being that Laurence is fine if somewhat in discomfort. It could have been a very different outcome but thankfully the car is very strong and the safety equipment stood up very well.

LC driver · 28 Jun 2007, 10:53 (Ref:1948893)

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Originally Posted by LAK

I have an update on Laurence Bailey having spoken to dad Tony this morning, who I am sure won't mind me sharing this with you. They are at home and thankfully Laurence is in fine spirits although suffering from a lot of very painful bruising. Nothing cracked or broken.

We didn't talk in depth but by the sounds of it the car is not as badly damaged as first feared. Of course it's taken a pounding and has some fire damage but structurally it seems sound. They will evaluate in depth in due course but they are very optimistic.

So good news all round, the most important being that Laurence is fine if somewhat in discomfort. It could have been a very different outcome but thankfully the car is very strong and the safety equipment stood up very well.

I am very glad it's going so well with Laurence he was our neighbour in Dijon. Wish him and his family all the best.

terence · 28 Jun 2007, 18:27 (Ref:1949056)

Good news Lak,glad the car,s not so bad as well.

zefarelly · 29 Jun 2007, 09:37 (Ref:1949551)

Good news LAK, and thanks for letting us know.

Personally I'm very pleasantly suprised the Trevor held up so well, I used to frighten my self in mine and it only had 130 BHP!

LCdriver, I have proper precrossflow gaskets, with BIG holes !

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