HSCC races at the WHT

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Personally I think I just have way too much roll bar back and front and in the wet it is just riduculous as witnessed when I slammed her in to the pit wall after ever so gently applying power, that just cannot be right!

That's diff wind up Al. If I guess correctly you probably did that just after settling the car through Woodcote. It happens to me there when its damp and even when running soft settings.

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

i thought I had problems till I see the lightweight E-Type go off heavily on the first bend

Was that Paul Castaldini's E-type? If so and it was his car it's not a proper lightweight, was there much damage?

[Al Weyman]

I did have a bit of a misfire and the power may have come on with a bang when it cleared but it happened so quick I was just a passenger. It happened before in this car off the line at Snett and I slewed across the whole pack but I got lucky that time not this time unfortunately but as the chevies are so damned strong the damage is 100% confined to panels a lesser car would be a write off as it is I need upper and lower front panels two wings (front fenders) and a bonnet (or hood for our American listners) which I already have. I see the thread John thanks and have responded as I said there oddly enough for the first tme I was wearing a neck brace when I had this crash.

The other camaro seemed to go well in the conditions and may of course be down to the fact that he is a better driver but when you put a car into a bend and she wants to just nose on, apply power ever so gently and it spins I dont care how good you are its going to be hard to cope with.

PS yes it was Paul, nice chap actually as he came over when i had mu problems, sadly I think it was quite a hard shunt but didnt want to gawp after the event.

[Al Weyman]

I had a good look at the Kurtis K500, I am sure you guys know the car well but what a fabulous old piece of kit, dunno how it passed the sound test but glad it did as it sounded so sweet.

[Moosehead]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Oh BTW big thankyou to Moosehead and Richard and the lads from the Double 00 team for getting me back out, well done lads!

No problem Al, kept me warm.................and I finally had a use for that roll of yellow tank tape

Also, thanks to the guys, or rather the girl (Jane?) for the burgers......most welcome

[Zola]

[Moosehead]

and the reason for that pic is........................

Anyway, how was Sunday Zola?

[Pretty Vacant]

Good question Moose!

Sunday was in fact bloody cold and wet!

On the plus side though, the racing was fantastic. Really enjoyed the secretarys race, a real mix AND a Whizzo spin in a modern car!

Zola seemed to enjoy herself in a modern car, although she was complaining of hypothermia in open car! I have a feeling it's back to cars with a roof for her!

See you next weekend for a quiet evening of reflection over our respective seasons! Do we have to wear headgear with our penguin suits?

[jminsh]

Originally Posted by falcemob

Was that Paul Castaldini's E-type? If so and it was his car it's not a proper lightweight, was there much damage?

It will still cost as much to fix as a real one though !!

[Moosehead]

Originally Posted by Pretty Vacant

Good question Moose!

Do we have to wear headgear with our penguin suits?

Ahh, never thought of that...............Hmmm, I reckon we should

[TorqueWench]

Originally Posted by Moosehead

Ahh, never thought of that...............Hmmm, I reckon we should

Do I feel a headgear compe tition coming on?

[Zola]

oops posted wrong picture.......

Does this look a happy Zola???

[Pretty Vacant]

No just a cold wet and bruised Zola, but I believe "special" soft drinks and a Lewis Hamilton championship soon put a smile back on your face.

Oh yes and the Coupe Des Dames unofficial win!

But is it "Darth Zola" now though with the new headgear?

[Pretty Vacant]

Now Sarah was that the sound of a gauntlet being thrown down and a challenge going out to the attendees?

Good call I'd say!

[Pretty Vacant]

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by jminsh

It will still cost as much to fix as a real one though !!

Totally agree there. There was a thread somewhere about a £28M Ferrari that had the front smashed in and a newspaper article said it was the most expensive crash ever. Well I don't quite see it that way, surely it'll cost a similar amount to repair as a Ferrari worth £1M or £100K would with similar damage.

BTW, I don't think it's the first time this car has been damaged since Paul built it so I am sure it will be out again next year.

[Al Weyman]

Race a Chevy! Two front wings cost around $170 each from the US (some at Rodleys on ebay for £75 but later model) and the front upper and lower panel should be about the same. All bolt on and that was a hard old whack! I will post a picture when I get if from my mate, in the meantime here is one after me Moose and co. pulled it out to race. The old warrior looks quite angry does'nt she :-)

[Peter Mallett]

Um,

How about no.

[Al Weyman]

Maybe a bit like a turtle then?

[Moosehead]

Bodywork repairs the old fashioned way!!

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[Al Weyman]

All we needed was a big old lump hammer!

[Pretty Vacant]

What you mean the old fashioned way? You should see some of the so called body repair shops in Spain, Italy and Dorset for that matter!

[Tim the Grey]

I like the gentle, subtle bonnet lock pin alignment technique...


I hope you swept up afterwards, Al?


But at least you got out to race...

[Al Weyman]

Thanx Tim, thats what its all about at the end of the day! BTW what happened to Mooseheads head? :-)

[Moosehead]

I often have that effect on cameras