Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Classic Cars Monthly Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Historic Racing & Motorsport History > Historic Racing Today
Reload this Page It’s The Latte Latte Delta Tea Break 2018
Register Gallery FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

Home
« Previous Thread | Historic Racing Today | Next Thread »
Closed Thread
Page 8 of 148 « First 4567 8 91011121858108 Last »
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11 Jan 2018, 12:36 (Ref:3792001)   #176
midgetman
Veteran
 
midgetman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location:
Rural Wiltshire
Posts: 6,786
midgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Well I'm making the pilgrimage to Autosport, and even though I'm not racing myself ATM it's reasonably interesting. Some interesting cars, some ordinary ones, bit on the whole I'm glad I haven't paid to come in...if you were serious about kitting your car out then you can do just as well on the internet.

I've just paid £3.75 for a pint which is no more than in my local so all's well with the world!

Suppose I ought to do some work. But then again...

Sent from my EVA-L09 using Tapatalk
midgetman is offline  
__________________
Midgetman - known as Max Tyler to the world. MaxAttaq!
Old 11 Jan 2018, 15:10 (Ref:3792039)   #177
John Elwin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
France
Pas de Calais
Posts: 2,823
John Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridJohn Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lancsbreaker View Post
Not popped in for a few days but see the usual suspects are keeping the brews flowing

Amazed at the French diesel prices.....I was only paying just under 90 Eurocents per litre for petrol in Tenerife before Xmas, and diesel was even cheaper! Made the 1000 or so kilometres we drove there very cheap

Any of you guys going to Autosport at the NEC this year? Haven't been for a few years so we're wandering along on Thursday, tho I imagine as usual I'll spend a lot of time looking at all the new tech kit and wondering what it does
Re French diesel prices, I noticed in passing that at a local independent diesel is now 1.54 per litre. Been there a long time but goodness knows how he survives as he is practically in sight of a supermarket.
John Elwin is online now  
Old 11 Jan 2018, 16:05 (Ref:3792052)   #178
Mike Bell
Ten-Tenths Hall of Fame
Veteran
 
Mike Bell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
England
Attleborough- 5 minutes from Snet!
Posts: 14,830
Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Elwin View Post
Re French diesel prices, I noticed in passing that at a local independent diesel is now 1.54 per litre. Been there a long time but goodness knows how he survives as he is practically in sight of a supermarket.
You see that out in the sticks over here. As you say.....

Apologies for ads, but worth watching.... https://www.msn.com/en-gb/video/down...cid=spartanntp
Mike Bell is offline  
__________________
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. (Einstein)
Old 13 Jan 2018, 08:44 (Ref:3792421)   #179
gary396
Veteran
 
gary396's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
United Kingdom
Northallerton
Posts: 2,187
gary396 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridgary396 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
For those of you who have access to Facebook you might want to check out the link below. It's the FJHRA's page and one of the most recent posts is a series of photos taken of 'period' FJ drivers etc taken during a gathering at the current Autosport show:

https://www.facebook.com/FJHRA/?hc_r...bB5ZWIYhCpaSfs
gary396 is online now  
__________________
Gary Clarke
Old 13 Jan 2018, 09:40 (Ref:3792423)   #180
Tim Falce
Race Official
Veteran
 
Tim Falce's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
England
Very edge of S E London almost in Kent
Posts: 11,142
Tim Falce is going for a new world record!Tim Falce is going for a new world record!Tim Falce is going for a new world record!Tim Falce is going for a new world record!Tim Falce is going for a new world record!Tim Falce is going for a new world record!Tim Falce is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by gary396 View Post
For those of you who have access to Facebook you might want to check out the link below. It's the FJHRA's page and one of the most recent posts is a series of photos taken of 'period' FJ drivers etc taken during a gathering at the current Autosport show:

https://www.facebook.com/FJHRA/?hc_r...bB5ZWIYhCpaSfs
Did I see Mr Rowley in one of those and can someone have a whip round to buy John Arnold some razor blades
Tim Falce is offline  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 09:58 (Ref:3792835)   #181
Mike Bell
Ten-Tenths Hall of Fame
Veteran
 
Mike Bell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
England
Attleborough- 5 minutes from Snet!
Posts: 14,830
Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!
According to a very learned sounding chap on the radio t’other day, the first car ever fitted with central locking was the Renault Fuego. Can a humble Regie coupe really have beaten all the luxo barge manufacturers to the accolade?
Mike Bell is offline  
__________________
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. (Einstein)
Old 15 Jan 2018, 10:03 (Ref:3792836)   #182
zefarelly
Veteran
 
zefarelly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
European Union
Posts: 9,710
zefarelly has a real shot at the podium!zefarelly has a real shot at the podium!zefarelly has a real shot at the podium!zefarelly has a real shot at the podium!
When I first went to Secondary school our French teacher, Mrs Fox, drove a Fuego, it always had smoke coming out of the drivers window.
zefarelly is offline  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 10:07 (Ref:3792838)   #183
Mike Bell
Ten-Tenths Hall of Fame
Veteran
 
Mike Bell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
England
Attleborough- 5 minutes from Snet!
Posts: 14,830
Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!
Quote:
Originally Posted by zefarelly View Post
When I first went to Secondary school our French teacher, Mrs Fox, drove a Fuego, it always had smoke coming out of the drivers window.
Hopefully cigarette smoke, or were the electrics that bad!
Mike Bell is offline  
__________________
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. (Einstein)
Old 15 Jan 2018, 10:11 (Ref:3792839)   #184
Mike Bell
Ten-Tenths Hall of Fame
Veteran
 
Mike Bell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
England
Attleborough- 5 minutes from Snet!
Posts: 14,830
Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!
When I was working in car leasing, the buyer at one of our biggest customers chain smoked. If his Cortina / Grandad ever came back to base for work you could guarantee the windscreen would appear to have been dark tinted.....
Mike Bell is offline  
__________________
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. (Einstein)
Old 15 Jan 2018, 10:11 (Ref:3792840)   #185
Peter Mallett
The Honourable Mallett
20KPINAL
 
Peter Mallett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
England
Here and there
Posts: 37,286
Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!
That would have been Madame Renard.

Interestingly Ford holds the rights to heated windscreens. VW had them but paid royalties for the use.
Peter Mallett is offline  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 10:12 (Ref:3792841)   #186
E.B
Veteran
 
E.B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
United Kingdom
About 7kms East of Albert Park Melbourne
Posts: 6,069
E.B will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameE.B will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameE.B will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameE.B will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameE.B will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameE.B will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameE.B will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameE.B will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Bell View Post
According to a very learned sounding chap on the radio t’other day, the first car ever fitted with central locking was the Renault Fuego. Can a humble Regie coupe really have beaten all the luxo barge manufacturers to the accolade?
To be specific the Fuego was the first car to have remote control central locking in the early eighties. Non remote power locks go back to the fifties. A luxury American manufacturer introduced them and other luxury brands followed quickly.
E.B is online now  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 10:18 (Ref:3792844)   #187
John Elwin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
France
Pas de Calais
Posts: 2,823
John Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridJohn Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Must be a slow news day! Bauble will be getting agitated.
John Elwin is online now  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 10:50 (Ref:3792848)   #188
gary396
Veteran
 
gary396's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
United Kingdom
Northallerton
Posts: 2,187
gary396 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridgary396 should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Bell View Post
According to a very learned sounding chap on the radio t’other day, the first car ever fitted with central locking was the Renault Fuego. Can a humble Regie coupe really have beaten all the luxo barge manufacturers to the accolade?
Think that was Giles Chapman the new editor of Classic & Sports Car mag - on Simon Mayo's show on Radio 2 if I'm not mistaken Mike?
gary396 is online now  
__________________
Gary Clarke
Old 15 Jan 2018, 10:53 (Ref:3792849)   #189
VIVA GT
Veteran
 
VIVA GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
England
Leicestershire
Posts: 5,651
VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!VIVA GT is going for a new world record!
The design engineer at the engineering company I worked for in the 1980's had one of those Renaults as his company car. I sometimes accompanied him to site visits and always annoyed him just before we saet off by saying "OK, off-Fuego!"
VIVA GT is offline  
__________________
Incognito: An Italian phrase meaning Nice Gearchange!
Old 15 Jan 2018, 11:18 (Ref:3792854)   #190
bauble
Veteran
 
bauble's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
England
Potton, far from the madding crowd.
Posts: 9,627
bauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famebauble will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
I liked the 'central locking on a Skoda' joke.

Both arms held out sideways and you rock from side to side.

A visual joke of course.
bauble is offline  
__________________
When asking; "Is he joking?" Best assume yes!
Old 15 Jan 2018, 12:06 (Ref:3792863)   #191
Mike Bell
Ten-Tenths Hall of Fame
Veteran
 
Mike Bell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
England
Attleborough- 5 minutes from Snet!
Posts: 14,830
Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!
Quote:
Originally Posted by E.B View Post
To be specific the Fuego was the first car to have remote control central locking in the early eighties. Non remote power locks go back to the fifties. A luxury American manufacturer introduced them and other luxury brands followed quickly.
That makes more sense! Yes, Gary, it was on the Drivetime show.

If you want slow news, this from this morning. Takes some believing- 8 tonnes???
Attached Thumbnails
AF2063FA-C988-40F7-9F82-52EA3D3F1CFC.jpeg  
Mike Bell is offline  
__________________
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. (Einstein)
Old 15 Jan 2018, 13:02 (Ref:3792879)   #192
Gerard C
Veteran
 
Gerard C's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
France
My place
Posts: 10,028
Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!
Back in the day I can't see any good reason why they fitted an anti theft device to a Fuego… Nobody wanted to steal any apart from a complete jerk!
Mon Ami Robert, you must know why Ladas and Skodas have a heating rear window.It works with some Renault's and Volgas too…
Gerard C is offline  
__________________
Celui qui est parti de rien pour arriver nulle part,n'a de merci a dire a personne.Pour ceux qui vont chercher midi a quatorze heures, la minute de Vérité risque de se faire attendre longtemps.
Old 15 Jan 2018, 14:40 (Ref:3792895)   #193
John Elwin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
France
Pas de Calais
Posts: 2,823
John Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridJohn Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Bell View Post
That makes more sense! Yes, Gary, it was on the Drivetime show.

If you want slow news, this from this morning. Takes some believing- 8 tonnes???

Not a very bright spark then! Was he one o' them Lunnuners from the overspill estate?
John Elwin is online now  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 14:52 (Ref:3792899)   #194
Peter Mallett
The Honourable Mallett
20KPINAL
 
Peter Mallett's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 1999
England
Here and there
Posts: 37,286
Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!Peter Mallett is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Must have been a big car!
Peter Mallett is offline  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 15:24 (Ref:3792904)   #195
GORDON STREETER
Veteran
 
GORDON STREETER's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Spain
Kent+Mojacar Spain, but not always ?
Posts: 9,410
GORDON STREETER is going for a new world record!GORDON STREETER is going for a new world record!GORDON STREETER is going for a new world record!GORDON STREETER is going for a new world record!GORDON STREETER is going for a new world record!GORDON STREETER is going for a new world record!GORDON STREETER is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerard C View Post
Mon Ami Robert, you must know why Ladas and Skodas have a heating rear window.It works with some Renault's and Volgas too…
To keep your hands warm while pushing them to start on a frosty morning.
The old ones are the best
GORDON STREETER is offline  
__________________
Balls of steel (knob of butter) They're Asking For Larkins. ( Proper beer) not you're Eurofizz crap. Hace más calor en España. Me han conocido a hablar un montón cojones! Send any cheques and cash to PO box 1 Lagos Nigeria Africa !
Old 15 Jan 2018, 15:26 (Ref:3792906)   #196
Mike Bell
Ten-Tenths Hall of Fame
Veteran
 
Mike Bell's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
England
Attleborough- 5 minutes from Snet!
Posts: 14,830
Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!Mike Bell has a real shot at the championship!
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Elwin View Post
Not a very bright spark then! Was he one o' them Lunnuners from the overspill estate?
I'm sure he would have been south of the border.......

Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter Mallett View Post
Must have been a big car!
Quite. Considering highest towing limit anything in Europe has is 3.5 tonnes.....
Mike Bell is offline  
__________________
Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere. (Einstein)
Old 15 Jan 2018, 15:33 (Ref:3792908)   #197
John Elwin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
France
Pas de Calais
Posts: 2,823
John Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridJohn Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Bell View Post
I'm sure he would have been south of the border.......



Quite. Considering highest towing limit anything in Europe has is 3.5 tonnes.....
You wouldn't get far driving round here with a bonfire - the rain would soon put it out.

It's tipping down once more today. There's a competition running on local radio to see if anyone in Nord Pas de Calais knows the whereabouts of the sun.
John Elwin is online now  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 16:05 (Ref:3792915)   #198
Gerard C
Veteran
 
Gerard C's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2013
France
My place
Posts: 10,028
Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!Gerard C has a real shot at the championship!
Nord Pas de Calais, watzat? You probably mean Hauts de France then, John!

Mike, are you sure the towing limit is settled at 3,5 tonnes? Things have changed here in order to keep "harmony" with our neighbors. The special licence and the calculation involving the weight of the towing car and the trailer recently changed. Everybody is lost even the cops! I just know that my SW plus the trailer are limited around 4 tons but not sure. In principle I dont have to have a medical advice very two years. What do i know?

Yes, old jokes still work right for me Gordon!
Gerard C is offline  
__________________
Celui qui est parti de rien pour arriver nulle part,n'a de merci a dire a personne.Pour ceux qui vont chercher midi a quatorze heures, la minute de Vérité risque de se faire attendre longtemps.
Old 15 Jan 2018, 16:40 (Ref:3792928)   #199
John Elwin
Veteran
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
France
Pas de Calais
Posts: 2,823
John Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridJohn Elwin should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
Quote:
Originally Posted by Gerard C View Post
Nord Pas de Calais, watzat? You probably mean Hauts de France then, John!

Mike, are you sure the towing limit is settled at 3,5 tonnes? Things have changed here in order to keep "harmony" with our neighbors. The special licence and the calculation involving the weight of the towing car and the trailer recently changed. Everybody is lost even the cops! I just know that my SW plus the trailer are limited around 4 tons but not sure. In principle I dont have to have a medical advice very two years. What do i know?

Yes, old jokes still work right for me Gordon!
Gerard, you should know France better than me! this is still Nord Pas de Calais & we are still the Ch'ti's!

Do you know the reason for the Hauts de France title? It is because we are above Paris in every sense!

You know we have our biggest motor sport event of the year at the end of the month - the Le Touquet Enduro. I believe there are 1,101 entrants & more than 250,000 visitors are expected
John Elwin is online now  
Old 15 Jan 2018, 16:54 (Ref:3792934)   #200
midgetman
Veteran
 
midgetman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location:
Rural Wiltshire
Posts: 6,786
midgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Famemidgetman will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Elwin View Post

You know we have our biggest motor sport event of the year at the end of the month - the Le Touquet Enduro. I believe there are 1,101 entrants & more than 250,000 visitors are expected
Is that a beach motorcycle race like we have in Weston? Never been to watch yet but I've seen it on local TV. Totally mental!
midgetman is offline  
__________________
Midgetman - known as Max Tyler to the world. MaxAttaq!
Home
« Previous Thread | Historic Racing Today | Next Thread »
Closed Thread
Page 8 of 148 « First 4567 8 91011121858108 Last »

Home
« Previous Thread | Historic Racing Today | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Kick Those Shoes Off and Relax. It's the Delta 2017 Tea Break Peter Mallett Historic Racing Today 3917 1 Jan 2018 01:20
Iain's (Delta Racing Car) Builder's Tea Break 2015 Peter Mallett Historic Racing Today 2608 10 Jan 2016 11:28
Delta's tea-break thingy, the lighter wassname - 2013 Peter Mallett Historic Racing Today 2719 1 Jan 2014 12:38
Delta's Tea-Break Natter (The Lighter Side) 2011/12 John Turner Historic Racing Today 3787 3 Jan 2013 10:05
Delta's Tea-Break Natter (The Lighter Side) 2011 Peter Mallett Historic Racing Today 2796 21 Nov 2011 09:57


All times are GMT. The time now is 18:03.

TenTenths Motorsport - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.