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Old 1 Mar 2017, 06:34 (Ref:3715447)   #2151
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Michelin's of course! Do you use an engine pre heating system?
Preheating? Of course- it consists of standing beside the car with body off and blipping the throttle (or revving the guts out of it, which seems to be an alternative used by some ) until the coolant pipes feel hot to the touch.....

Crossply Avon, naturally. Although the 2017 wets are radials, it seems....
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Old 17 Mar 2017, 11:13 (Ref:3719330)   #2152
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Well my winter project arrives today and should be ready for collection on Wed/Thurs next week, will be able to update with more pictures then.
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Old 17 Mar 2017, 14:12 (Ref:3719371)   #2153
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It's still floating around south of the Isle if Wight so don't hold your breath. Should've berthed 12 hours ago
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Old 17 Mar 2017, 18:41 (Ref:3719443)   #2154
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Old 17 Mar 2017, 19:35 (Ref:3719459)   #2155
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Glad I wound the windows up.
Did you drain all the water out when you pulled it out of the Bay?
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Old 26 Nov 2017, 18:16 (Ref:3783239)   #2156
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Click image for larger version Name: Lotus 22 New body fitted 1.JPG Views: 43 Size: 1.81 MB ID: 50762Click image for larger version Name: Lotus 22 New body fitted 2.JPG Views: 36 Size: 1.97 MB ID: 50763Click image for larger version Name: Lotus 22 new body fitted 3.JPG Views: 38 Size: 1.93 MB ID: 50764Click image for larger version Name: Lotus 22 new body fitted 4.JPG Views: 38 Size: 1.88 MB ID: 50765
Its that time of year again. Those that are hard enough to brave the freezing cold garage. So back to work on my Lotus 22 and we spent Friday and Saturday fitting the new body work. Car all loaded up and I hope to have it all set up and ready to ship to South Africa on the 11th of December. I am running a couple of cars down there but I told my customer that I wanted to race my car as well and he was OK with that so Yippeeeeeee.
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Old 28 Nov 2017, 12:58 (Ref:3783757)   #2157
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Old 28 Nov 2017, 13:37 (Ref:3783765)   #2158
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Nice to see it back together Iain.

Where are you doing the shakedown tests?
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Old 28 Nov 2017, 13:42 (Ref:3783767)   #2159
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Oh, and the Escort?

Whatever happened to the Escort?
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Old 28 Nov 2017, 16:04 (Ref:3783803)   #2160
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Oh, and the Escort?

Whatever happened to the Escort?
Schhh.......
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Old 28 Nov 2017, 16:49 (Ref:3783814)   #2162
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Oh, and the Escort?

Whatever happened to the Escort?[/QUOTE]

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Old 28 Nov 2017, 19:47 (Ref:3783834)   #2163
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Winter Project, He never said which winter[/QUOTE]

True!

Maybe the "When Hell freezes over" winter?




Still, I assume the investment value to date will have beaten most other options during the period.

Canny that.
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Old 28 Nov 2017, 23:41 (Ref:3783892)   #2164
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I'm ashamed to say the RS Escort has not been touched for a couple of years I doubt anything will get done this winter as well . Ever since I started racing I have always wanted a Formula Atlantic car . I am pleased to tell you I now own a March 79 B. It's the ex Howdy Holmes car so very famous . I guess the poor old Escort will have to wait a few more years . Sorry
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Don't worry Iain - I've got umpteen "projects" that have sat untouched for years.........An Alfa 75 TS track-day car, sidelined when my mate bought the 75 V6 that we race, a Giulia saloon bought with the intention of turning it into a historic racer (and another possibly "spares" car), an Alfasud, and a Hillman Husky (imp-based) that I've just obtained some spares for in an attempt to spur me to start it after well over 10 years......
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I'm ashamed to say the RS Escort has not been touched for a couple of years I doubt anything will get done this winter as well . Ever since I started racing I have always wanted a Formula Atlantic car . I am pleased to tell you I now own a March 79 B. It's the ex Howdy Holmes car so very famous . I guess the poor old Escort will have to wait a few more years . Sorry
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Old 29 Nov 2017, 11:13 (Ref:3784001)   #2170
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Just been into the garage after a week away and disappointed to find the magic fairies have not done any work at all. Suppose I'll have to do it
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I'm ashamed to say the RS Escort has not been touched for a couple of years I doubt anything will get done this winter as well . Ever since I started racing I have always wanted a Formula Atlantic car . I am pleased to tell you I now own a March 79 B. It's the ex Howdy Holmes car so very famous . I guess the poor old Escort will have to wait a few more years . Sorry
It looks so close to being finished from the outside ....

The Atlantic has always looked lovely - looking forward to seeing you on track with it next year.
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Click image for larger version Name: Lotius 22 ready to load for S A. 2018.JPG Views: 40 Size: 2.07 MB ID: 50802. Not a great picture but this will be last time I will see her now until February 2018.I had better get the Escort back in the shop now.
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Gosh I had almost forgot about the 22 going of to South Africa . Back on Escort duty we have just about finished the wiring . We had engine out to fit new oil pump and sort out the sump leak . I am going to get the car MOT'd. Bearing in mind this Escort race in September can you advise me on what tyres I would be best to put on . Many thanks in advance
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Gosh I had almost forgot about the 22 going of to South Africa . Back on Escort duty we have just about finished the wiring . We had engine out to fit new oil pump and sort out the sump leak . I am going to get the car MOT'd. Bearing in mind this Escort race in September can you advise me on what tyres I would be best to put on . Many thanks in advance
September?

I read somewhere about the possibility of a few volcanoes blowing this year and making for cold weather. Maybe M&S winter tyres?
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Gosh I had almost forgot about the 22 going of to South Africa . Back on Escort duty we have just about finished the wiring . We had engine out to fit new oil pump and sort out the sump leak . I am going to get the car MOT'd. Bearing in mind this Escort race in September can you advise me on what tyres I would be best to put on . Many thanks in advance
No idea of regs for that race yet, boss, but safe bet would be road legal yokos or toyos- 185/60x13 if you’re on 5.5” or 6.0” RS alloys.
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