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21 Jan 2018, 14:44 (Ref:3794131) | #1 | ||
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2018 Springbok Tour
I am off out to South Africa Tuesday evening. Swartcops near Johannesburg next weekend then we fly down to Cape Town and race at Killarney the following weekend.
This year I have stuck a car"my Lotus 22" in container for me to have a play. I've only got an E Type to prep and another FJ car so I am hoping for some Delta fun time. Mrs Delta is joining me for second weekend so I am going to have to behave. We stay in the Blue Peter Hotel at Cape Town which is right by the sea. All the locals do that kite surfing and I would love to have a go. So 32 degrees here we come. |
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Go well Iain :-)
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Yes, hope you (and of course Mrs Delta) have a fantastic trip, and go well!
Anyone wanting to research the first circuit i think it’s spelled Zwartkops |
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Here’s a link to the event info for Zwartkops. The guests get a mention further down the page.....
https://www.zwartkops.co.za/high-oct...-january-2018/ |
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Up at 6:00 am and walk it in the cooler part of the morning. Early lunch at the top then cable car down. Cautionary note - Mrs Delta may not enjoy it as much as you... |
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At Heathrow having a few beers 😀
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Arrived this morning and all the cars have traveled well over winter to get here . We spent this afternoon checking and prepping ready for some testing tomorrow . That’s all for the moment I am sure there will be more to tell tomorrow after they hit the track .
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Best of luck Iain for a niggle free test session.
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Yes, I hope it all goes well for you.
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Thanks for best wishes . Cars are running well . I have coughing and spluttering coming out of slow corners . Just altered float level . I do have plastic floats in the carbs . Do you think I should be using brass floats . I can get some shipped out . Cheers . Btw it’s very hot .😀
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Have you always used those floats, or is the carb spec different to previous races? Alternatively, could it be heat related? |
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Yes mike I have always had this issue with this car . The Lola I drive is perfect
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Ah, not new problem then.... Brass floats worth a try if you can get access to some.
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Forgot to mention David Piper came across garage and helped me put my belts on . I then had forgot my bit of foam I use behind my back and I had to send him off to tool box to get it . Awsum .
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Went down on main jets and had a play with float level . Running much better . I’m still couple of seconds off front runners but getting quicker every time I go out . Think I qualified 12 th today . Race at 8.30 tomorrow . That’s 6.30 your time .,Drivers briefing went on and on and on . I managed to slide out under the table and escaped . Having lots of fun the locals are loving the Loths 22 . E Type I am running is going well so everyone is appy.
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You know every now and then you can have a great race . Yep I just have . Poori g with rain . Started P16 finished P6 with quickest FJ Lap . And I had a spin . Great fun .
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Well done Iain.
If you see David Piper (the 917 link)again please give him my regards, and should you see a dark green Lola T70Mk3B and its owner Pim Pieterse, do wish him a happy birthday and also my regards. Thankyou. Keep it on the black stuff. Graham Turner. |
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Just been having a drink with Liz and David . Somehow I got P2 and a award . Steak and beer coming up .
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