Bell's Banter 2022 - Page 65

andy97 · 12 Dec 2022, 11:46 (Ref:4136864)

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Originally Posted by John Elwin

We are all missing dear old Bob!

Not sure the moderators are.

delta · 12 Dec 2022, 13:49 (Ref:4136874)

I was going to Brands today to test Dr Bobs latest car. Marcos 1800 GT.Got cancelled late last night so I have booked again for Thursday this week.Might see you Gordon ?
Percy keeps me updated on our Bob. I am sure he is watching over us.

**BertMk2** · 12 Dec 2022, 14:46 (Ref:4136882)

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Originally Posted by delta

I was going to Brands today to test Dr Bobs latest car. Marcos 1800 GT.Got cancelled late last night so I have booked again for Thursday this week.Might see you Gordon ?
Percy keeps me updated on our Bob. I am sure he is watching over us.

I'm sure Brands would have been "interesting" today if they've got as much snow as we have here (I'm about 40 minutes from Brands).

John Elwin · 12 Dec 2022, 15:01 (Ref:4136883)

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Originally Posted by delta

I was going to Brands today to test Dr Bobs latest car. Marcos 1800 GT.Got cancelled late last night so I have booked again for Thursday this week.Might see you Gordon ?
Percy keeps me updated on our Bob. I am sure he is watching over us.

No snow at Croix en Ternois, Iain. Blue sky, sunshine & only -3 here.

GORDON STREETER · 12 Dec 2022, 17:09 (Ref:4136898)

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Originally Posted by delta

I was going to Brands today to test Dr Bobs latest car. Marcos 1800 GT.Got cancelled late last night so I have booked again for Thursday this week.Might see you Gordon ?
Percy keeps me updated on our Bob. I am sure he is watching over us.

I would have thought that unless there is a thaw Brands would be off this week ? Being higher up than where I live it normally gets it worse!

Gerard C · 12 Dec 2022, 17:13 (Ref:4136901)

Nice car the Marcos 1800, I remember it was homologated with either a live axle or independant rear suspension. May be the Volvo engine is not a devil but it's almost bulletproof.

midgetman · 12 Dec 2022, 17:47 (Ref:4136909)

What's it like in the Midlands? I'm supposed to be just north of Silverstone on Wednesday

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MGDavid · 12 Dec 2022, 18:16 (Ref:4136911)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

What's it like in the Midlands? I'm supposed to be just north of Silverstone on Wednesday

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Went to Stoney Stratford via A43 today, an inch or maybe 2 at most of snow in places. All roads clear.

midgetman · 12 Dec 2022, 19:16 (Ref:4136919)

Sounds OK. Hopefully they'll have cleared the track as I've a number of karts out.

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Gerard C · 12 Dec 2022, 20:07 (Ref:4136923)

Enough snow for now, back to camembert!

midgetman · 12 Dec 2022, 20:49 (Ref:4136933)

Camembert? That's a cheesy subject.

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terence · 13 Dec 2022, 04:09 (Ref:4136959)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Nice car the Marcos 1800, I remember it was homologated with either a live axle or independant rear suspension. May be the Volvo engine is not a devil but it's almost bulletproof.

And very tunable ,as Alan Tice and Chris Conoley have proven in the past.Car was once protested after one of the three hour races here.Option to remove the head was given,which Chris gladly did.Guess what??
.

andy97 · 13 Dec 2022, 06:48 (Ref:4136963)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Nice car the Marcos 1800, I remember it was homologated with either a live axle or independant rear suspension. May be the Volvo engine is not a devil but it's almost bulletproof.

An acquaintance of mine has an FIA one for sale with an HTP for less than £40k, seems a good price but it’s been up for sale for quite a while and is still up for sale afaik.

Gerard C · 13 Dec 2022, 09:46 (Ref:4136981)

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Originally Posted by terence

And very tunable ,as Alan Tice and Chris Conoley have proven in the past.Car was once protested after one of the three hour races here.Option to remove the head was given,which Chris gladly did.Guess what??

Compliant, Your Honor! There are not many B18's engines around running the original capacity, many are B20's and sometimes rebored. But removing the head after a race or having the capacity checked by an official scrutiner putting seals after rebuilding is a good thing imo. This is an important point to check when buying a race car.

Andy, the price seems good of course strange it does not go (this one seems avalaible: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1433981).

GORDON STREETER · 13 Dec 2022, 10:47 (Ref:4136987)

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Originally Posted by terence

And very tunable ,as Alan Tice and Chris Conoley have proven in the past.Car was once protested after one of the three hour races here.Option to remove the head was given,which Chris gladly did.Guess what??
.

I had several protests over the years regarding cc, I made sure mine was ok by building it 10cc under the limit, otherwise if it was made "close" a bit of bore wear would take it over.

andy97 · 13 Dec 2022, 11:00 (Ref:4136988)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Andy, the price seems good of course strange it does not go (this one seems avalaible: https://www.carandclassic.com/car/C1433981).

Thats the one.

delta · 13 Dec 2022, 13:45 (Ref:4137007)

Brands this Thursday cancelled as well . That’s it I give up for 2022

S griffin · 13 Dec 2022, 15:20 (Ref:4137025)

Ah well, let's enjoy the snow. It's more beautiful than rain and keeps the sky not so dark at night

Lancsbreaker · 14 Dec 2022, 02:13 (Ref:4137093)

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Originally Posted by delta

Brands this Thursday cancelled as well . That’s it I give up for 2022

Fair's fair, Iain - you've probably done a lot more this year than most! Enjoy the break and here's to 2023!

delta · 14 Dec 2022, 07:21 (Ref:4137100)

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Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker

Fair's fair, Iain - you've probably done a lot more this year than most! Enjoy the break and here's to 2023!

I know but just wanted to get out one last time. Thanks lanky. ,Yes looking forward to 2023.

delta · 14 Dec 2022, 07:23 (Ref:4137101)

BTW what are you doing up at 2 am.

Gerard C · 14 Dec 2022, 07:40 (Ref:4137104)

Iain, your question could bring a lot of different answers here…

**Peter Mallett** · 14 Dec 2022, 10:22 (Ref:4137122)

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Originally Posted by delta

I know but just wanted to get out one last time. Thanks lanky. ,Yes looking forward to 2023.

I gave up on 2022 in February this year! However I've booked my medical for Race Retro on Friday 24th Feb 2023 and I've got a place on the HRDC trackday at Goodwood 27th March. Looking forward to a run out at Donington with the HRDC end of April too.

**Peter Mallett** · 14 Dec 2022, 10:52 (Ref:4137131)

Not being a football fan by any means, I do often like to watch the internationals and even if England are knocked out, I'd usually watch the semi finals and final of the World Cup. This tournament has done nothing to make me change my mind about football but I just haven't watched any of it. I was in Qatar the night they were "awarded" the tournament and I've got friends who have worked on the entire project from day one. But frankly I could care less. Anyone else the same?

I wonder if the time of year has something to do with it as much as the location.

John Elwin · 14 Dec 2022, 10:58 (Ref:4137132)

Not watched a single minute of it, but then I don't like football!

Sadly, for those who do, it seems to have been hijacked by all the shouty weirdo groups wanting to make a political point. The Qatari's must be looking forward to the peace & quiet of F1 & Moto GP!

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