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Tel’s Tales Curborough Figure of 8 Oct 2017 This event was run by MAC and the figure of 8 has become a popular layout compared to the single or double lap options. There were 12 speed series competitors (including 3 in class J2) present and a few Westfield supporters visited to watch the runs. At the briefing we were told that the event was oversubscribed and a few of us wondered why that had happened! The result was that special arrangements had been put on place to make sure we got 2 practice and 2 timed runs before 6pm. For me, I had a frantic early morning start due firstly having to do a one mile walk at 0500hrs to free off my sciatic nerve pain and then when I set off the trailer lights decided to have a mind of their own and switch on and off at random. A swift kick sorted that problem out! It had rained overnight and the track was still damp but a cloudy dry day was promised and that is what we got despite some threatening dark clouds. P1 was marginal and entertaining for the slick shod car drivers and Matthew Haynes spun off whilst Derek Hodder and Adam Phelps put in quick runs. I then helped Martin to soften off his shock absorbers to try and get more grip. P2 the sun actually began to warm the track and the tyres (not had much of that this year) so times tumbled. I watch Garry Bunn on his very aggressive run and was amazed he made it through 2 of the corners but clearly the car is handling brilliantly including speeds of around 115mph through the finish. Derek Hodder posted 57.00 secs ( target of 58.09secs) and Adam was not far behind in the Busa with on 57.31 secs which he could not reproduce in the timed runs as the track got colder. T1 This started after lunch and saw Del and Garry tightening up the paddle shift which had worked loose ( Garry is a bit of an animal!). Mark Schlanker in the OMS broke a halfshaft so that put him out. Due to the clouds reappearing and Stephen Herbert telling us that rain was forecast after 2pm we all needed to get a good run in the bank. Luckily the rain never arrived. T2 was definitely a colder track so improving on times was hard. As I queued up for my run Charlotte Phelps approached holding a wheel wrench in her hand. I had previously commented on her sitting on top of the busa’s roll cage and I thought she was going to get her own back. It turned out that the starter solenoid on the busa was on the blink so she had a suitable tool to give it a friendly tap and get it working. I am sure that if I was her and Adam I would have a word with their travelling mechanic/sponsor/dad as I am sure they had this problem at a previous event and it should have been fixed! In the end Derek, Garry, Adam and Matthew Haynes all beat the target times and banked some good points. All cars looked undamaged and ready for the final Anglesey weekend despite John Loudon trying a new line straight across the top of the molehill which certainly tested out his ground clearance and suspension but did not improve his time. ( he still beat me!) See you there and bring some good weather Terry Everall Class G Competitor

I spent a few days in late May/June in the Norwegian fjords on this:

Hut 8 booked, 4 huts remaining. 256 sleeps to go and now after nearly 7 years and 2 cracked sumps, my Westy at last has a shortened sump fitted

The point is that copies ( if they do exist) by thier very nature are designed to be convincing. So unless every scrutineers has recieved training on each manufacturers devices in how to spot a fake, then the turning up at a meeting with one will no doubt be issued with a sticker to say it's ok. So therefore a waste of time.

Redtop clearout: I have lots of standard redtop 20XE and C20XE engine parts for sale, slowly sifting through all the bits I have and will post pictures up when I have got it all sorted out. If any members want anything in particular let me know otherwise its all going on the usual auction site: So far I have (all standard parts): Cams - various Sets of rods and pistons, some with arp rod bolts, some with standard bolts standard cam pulleys Sets of exhaust valves sets of inlet valves sets of valve springs crank pulleys (TV dampers) poly vee belt type and early single V belt oil dipstick tubes camshaft covers (some modded with cover lip removed) spark plug lead cover, there's at least one (plastic light weight vauxhall type) thermostat housing with thermostats (various temps) some include the sensors crankshaft sensors - the genuine OE Bosch ones cam drive steel back covers cam drive front aluminium covers Mounting posts for the cam drive covers + lots of other bits still to find Ping me a message if you want anything Graham

Looks like a great turnout of around 23 for the big weekend celebrations including Friday and Saturday in the bar I hope See you there

As above how does the community reputation work? Been here for years and only 305, what does that mean?

Thanks tiggs! Very pleased to have my first ever 101 in the WSCC championship

All Gates belt in the after market come via the company I work for. As you have been informed give any good local motor factor that number and if they do not have it in stock, which is possible, we stock these. Always insist on a Gates belt IMHO but Conti and Dayco are excellent OE suppliers and supply quality parts They will try to sell you the full kit but the belt is available singularly.

Get well soon Dave.

Cirencester to my parents is sortable, as that's where I'm now based. I'm sure between us and Paul we can get it all down!

I am at Anglesey this weekend and would have room to get some things back to Cirencester but not all the way to Reading.

I managed a great day out today. Fantastic weather and still surprisingly warm. A rare chance just to get out on my own and I managed just short of 100 miles. Headed to the North Cornish coast and stopped at Widemouth bay for lunch. then on the coast road to Crackington Haven and a stop on the cliff top then on to Boscastle, Tintagel and the B road blast back to home. All cleaned and ready for the next run out. So far since September I’ve managed 800 miles which I think is great for this time of year. No plans to SORN it yet!

Go to Parkers in Melton give them the numbers off the belt, details off the engine etc sorted...

I got a set of the Demon Graphic ones and they've been great ... haven't faded or fallen off so well worth the money.

sounds like a plan count lorna and I in

Well...what a struggle it was this year for hotel rooms. All hotels now booked so the trip is definitely on.

That's killin booked as well now yeeeha and it's ok ali all doubles