BobMet Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Note to self...sort out some mudflaps after I return home. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 4 hours ago, BobMet said: Note to self...sort out some mudflaps after I return home. As I have found out on my car, the biggest issue with mudflaps is they can cause your front wings to crack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobMet Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 This is the first time in well over 20k miles of Westfielding that I've regretted not having mud flaps, so I may hold out yet! I've Carbon NV wings which ae very strong but the risk of cracks remains. I'll do some careful thinking and research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 25 minutes ago, BobMet said: This is the first time in well over 20k miles of Westfielding that I've regretted not having mud flaps, so I may hold out yet! I've Carbon NV wings which ae very strong but the risk of cracks remains. I'll do some careful thinking and research. Yes I would give it careful thought! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard (OldStager) Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 The problem comes in choosing just how low to go with these, I had some many years ago and made the mistake of doing them too long. Was not an issue going forwards, but should you ever have to reverse over uneven ground ( as was in my case) the mud flap will get dragged under the tyre and destroy not only the wing itself but the stays as well ( although these only were bent) . It was at this stage I went for full clamshell wings. So just be careful with how low you go and also be aware of the ground you are driving on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 4 hours ago, Richard (OldStager) said: The problem comes in choosing just how low to go with these, I had some many years ago and made the mistake of doing them too long. Was not an issue going forwards, but should you ever have to reverse over uneven ground ( as was in my case) the mud flap will get dragged under the tyre and destroy not only the wing itself but the stays as well ( although these only were bent) . It was at this stage I went for full clamshell wings. So just be careful with how low you go and also be aware of the ground you are driving on. Mine was caused by the mudguard oscillating forwards and backwards so much it just made the wing split quite badly. They do help preserve a very expensive silencer though. They create a lot of drag to so they will be coming off for any track days. A longer front wing would be a better idea so it hangs lower at the back acting like a mudguard in itself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewan Posted June 15 Share Posted June 15 Go Old Skool, and fit butterfly wings. No need for mudflaps then. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobMet Posted Friday at 15:43 Share Posted Friday at 15:43 The day after Malvern, @SteveB21 and I did the London to Brighton kit and sports car run. We both thoroughly enjoyed the day, and our navigators to seemed to enjoy following the tulip map and directing us around the largely rural roads. This was my third time and Steve's first. The route varies year to year, this time it was about 90 miles including a lunch stop at Chiddington Castle. Its a great event in which to mix with like-minded souls in a huge variety of cars completing the Classic Car run (on a slightly different route), the Modern Classic run and the kit/sports car run. Lots of interest and questions from onlookers as well after we parked up on Madeira Drive. Weather was great too. Here's a few photos, starting with very nonchalant Steve relaxing prior to the start at Brooklands (a great place to visit on its own): 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted Friday at 16:35 Share Posted Friday at 16:35 Drove Buttercup to work now I have built a suitable parking spot. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Walsh Posted Saturday at 08:40 Share Posted Saturday at 08:40 I do actually feel a bit bad about this - but had an ornament after getting back from a charge across the hills! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Carrot Steve Posted Saturday at 11:40 Share Posted Saturday at 11:40 2 hours ago, Sean Walsh said: I do actually feel a bit bad about this - but had an ornament after getting back from a charge across the hills! Yep I'd feel the same. I saved 5 bees and a moth this week. Fed the struggling bees sugar water, amazing how quickly they recover after supping some up! Those dragonflies are beautiful things and have been around since before the dinosaurs. Don't see them as often as we did when I was a kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkStevo Posted Saturday at 22:57 Share Posted Saturday at 22:57 Decided to tax mine today, swapped the wheels obviously and went out for a blast down the lanes, bit stiff for the road but loved every minute!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ansoeb Posted Sunday at 20:37 Share Posted Sunday at 20:37 I went out for a wee Sunday drive and bumped into these guys. The Long Way North troupe, great to meet fellow enthusiasts out Westfielding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heawooi Posted Sunday at 21:18 Share Posted Sunday at 21:18 A good drive up and a good day watching the sprinting at Mallory 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneWolf Posted Sunday at 21:31 Share Posted Sunday at 21:31 22 hours ago, MarkStevo said: Decided to tax mine today, swapped the wheels obviously and went out for a blast down the lanes, bit stiff for the road but loved every minute!! Looks like a proper weapon, congrats 👏🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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