Delta's Tea-Break Natter (The Lighter Side) 2011/12

[terence]

Originally Posted by delta

2012 Delta tea is DIY Tel. Thought you knew,Sorry

Company policy changed has it?

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Car will sadly be let down by running the old Dunlop tyres but hey ho we have got to use up our stocks at least its closer to Group 1 this way!

Group 1 ran on slicks.

[Cliff Ryan]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Group 1 ran on slicks.

There's just no pleasing some people

[Peter Mallett]

[compte deGraves]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I have just noticed your quotation for the day. What are you on? Would it be a good marketing idea for me to put some in my cognac?

[Al Weyman]

I meant Group one as seen by the original CTCRC rules Peter! So tell me if they did run on slicks and I dont doubt it for a moment that you are correct why is it the FIA spec cars run on the treaded Dunlops which is what I was getting at as the road class and FIA has now been amalgamated.

[Peter Mallett]

Lol, I knew what you meant, but just couldn't resist. Yes the old/original pre 83 CSCC regs are very close to the original BSCC or BTCC regs, and lest we forget, these were really "Grp 1.5" or as they ran at "Spa Group 1B".

As you have pointed out in other posts there are some things that the CSCC allowed that were intended for amateurs such as we. I include disc brakes to the rear etc. But the fully adjustable TCA's, perspex, plastic panels etc. is a no no.

I need to check but I think I will need to change my wheels for the JDClassic series because the Capri was only homologated with 6" rims and I don't recall if the BTCC ran with the extra 1" allowance. That said, we will also be sticking slicks on it.

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by compte deGraves

I have just noticed your quotation for the day. What are you on? Would it be a good marketing idea for me to put some in my cognac?

It's a secret, known only to a rare tribe of bedouins who lived many centuries ago in the desert outside Carrefoure.

[johngee]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

It's a secret, known only to a rare tribe of bedouins who lived many centuries ago in the desert outside Carrefoure.

Don't you mean the illlegal immigrants on the Calais ring road next to the Carrefour?

[Peter Mallett]

http://maps.google.com/ 25.325379,51.528861

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I need to check but I think I will need to change my wheels for the JDClassic series because the Capri was only homologated with 6" rims and I don't recall if the BTCC ran with the extra 1" allowance. That said, we will also be sticking slicks on it.

Peter, any doubt email John Hopwood who is acting as eligibilty scrut for the series. I've got his address, or you can send to Lindsey at MRL and she will forward it to John.

I took 8 wheels to Snetterton on Saturday so that BMTR could fit new Avon slicks. All I will say is good job I didn't use that credit card last month......

[terence]

Originally Posted by johngee

Don't you mean the illlegal immigrants on the Calais ring road next to the Carrefour?

You wouldn't believe how many there were last Wednesday and again late Saturday!!! We need a few snipers posted around the port and chunnel!

[Colin McKay]

Welcome to my world!

[zefarelly]

Why do truck manufacturers put all the hammock spaces under the load area?

oops, did I give the game away?

[terence]

Originally Posted by zefarelly

Why do truck manufacturers put all the hammock spaces under the load area?

oops, did I give the game away?

Mostly they are on foot,last week they were over on the other side of the A16, unfortunately!
I'll let you know a bit later on how many there are today.[and if I score any points]

[gary396]

So away on hols 'till last week and whilst away I asked my son to tidy up the garage in readiness for my new restored / painted MGB arriving back. 'Yes Dad, will do, no problem'. Got back home and opened the garage to check it, to find that he had indeed tidied it up - but only so he could put his newly acquired MGB in there!!

He never even hinted he was thinking of getting one. This MG-bug must be catching, oh dear.

Still got mine in the garage though - his is on the driveway!

[Al Weyman]

Keep em coming it will force my London area property values up and up then I can sell up and get the hell out of here and leave it to others to keep the National Health and DSS going.

[GORDON STREETER]

My mate in the workshop next door wanted some seats for a B roadster that he is rebuilding from the ground up.
He found some and went to get them, he came back with a BGT shell (with new front wings) as well as the seats for the same price as the guy wanted it out of his garden

[Robert_R]

Originally Posted by delta

...
Caught up with10/10ther Robert R and his gorgeous Brabham 1 litre F3 hope you had a good race Robert.

Hi Iain,

I was also very pleased to meet the famous "Delta" at the 'Ring. My qualifying sessions and the first race went well, but the second race on sunday evening ended painful, when a stupid guy in his FF2000 ran into the rear of my car in the very first lap. The right rear suspension is bent all over, I just hope the old Brabham magnesium upright is not damaged. Quite annoying, because there was no reason whatsoever for this accident, and the costs of the repair will probably eat up my budget for the planned races later this season.

But I guess that's racing....

Regards, Robert

[Al Weyman]

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

My mate in the workshop next door wanted some seats for a B roadster that he is rebuilding from the ground up.
He found some and went to get them, he came back with a BGT shell (with new front wings) as well as the seats for the same price as the guy wanted it out of his garden

Nice V8 in that Gordon and I'll see you out in Historic V8's!

[GORDON STREETER]

Actually it's a very good shell that only wants a few bits n pieces.
It's funny how these things happen when you're not looking for something
Is there such a thing as a "nice" V8 !

[zefarelly]

Originally Posted by GORDON STREETER

Is there such a thing as a "nice" V8 !

possibly . . . a pair of Crossflows leant over

[Al Weyman]

That'll give you about 220bhp with the wind behind you, wouldnt pull the skin of a rice puddin.

[delta]

I have a suspicion that our leader might be saying something soon about the fact that there are two natter theads going.
Like the good chap that I am I am sticking to this one.
Very good to meet you Robert and very sorry that one of our FF2000 boys did that to your gorgeous Brabham."we must kill him " Max what are you doing Bank holiday Monday. I am going to do the Shinfield 10K in the morning then head straight off to Monaco.
Must say I had a nice evening as I had to take the 11 tonne truck to one garage in Reading to get taco sorted then bike across Berkshire to collect the 18 tonn'er from the Merc dealer. Just about to set off and a guy came running out of the office and said just follow the river and it will take you straight there. Do you know what!!!. He was spot on, I had a lovelly bike ride along the cannel path.,. Just got to work out collecting the truck tomorrow evening straight from Silverstone. Hmmmmmmmmmmm

[delta]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

That'll give you about 220bhp with the wind behind you, wouldnt pull the skin of a rice puddin.

Al thats pudding.Where's me bill for the banners.