Harvey just about controlling the wheelies all the way up Jack on the Kyrle Classic Trial

Video by Duncan Stephens

Kyrle Trial Pictures by Don Stringer

Message to scottishcannon

Thanks for your application to join us. However, we are a real names group and I need to know yours and make it available to the members to let you in. Can you do that by replying to this message or by email to mleete24@hotmail.com

Michael

How did the Kyrle go yesterday?

Wasn't there as I was involved with one of our local trials at Eddlesborough (won by Ed Nikel to follow up his victory on the MGCC Spring Trial last week). How did it go?

Kyrle Trial

Imp on its side on Blue bell

Kyrle Trial 2009

Hi all,
last minute I know.
Lost all my usual passengers due to family commitments.
Any one want a ride in a Liege Class 7 in the Kyrle this sunday
please ring me on 07969 459735

Thanks Steve

Class 8 Special for sale

Well it's not yet a class 8 special but it would make a very tidy and competitive trials car: http://photobucket.com/sandrailbuggy


This is what the seller says:
This is a really nice Sand rail type buggy. It's powerd by a Passat engine.All alloy body in really nice condition. I do not know much about these things we just took it in as part of a deal. It is registered in 1971 so no road tax. MOT is until Aug. We have spent some money on it such as a full service and valet. It's just ready to go. We need to get around the £3,500 mark which it owes us but are open to realistic offers. But not silly offers!! I think it's worth every penny.
Phone peter on 07767888737 for more info. I can e mail photo's if required.

Message to Ched 1957

Thanks for applying to join us on Classical Gas. We would love to have you on board but we need to know your real name to let you in. Please let me know either by replying to this message or email mleete24@hotmail.com

Michael

Skoda Rapid Convertible

For those of you feeling brave and looking for a nice summer project I've just put my Skoda Rapid up on ebay. Find it here:

Skoda Rapid on Ebay.

I will be selling various Skoda items over the next few weeks as I try and make space in the garage. If anyone is looking for a particular Skoda Rapid/Estelle part let me know as I may have one knocking about.

Race For Life

Hallo to you all. Many of you have sponsered me for the last few years as I enter Race For Life to raise money for Cancer Research in memory of my Daughter, the mother of Alex whom many of you will have met at trial scrutineering. This year in June I will again attempt to raise as much money as possible for this cause. I know we are in a "Credit Crunch" But can I please ask you to support me if you can. You can donate on my website http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/juney/
Best Regards to all
June

Mechanics Trial Photos

Hi everyone, I've just posted my photos of wood lane and Greenway Lane 3, on Smugmug. i'm pleased to say that I've got lots of Photos of the Winner, but that's because it was my favorite car on the trial, not because I'm any good at predicting winners. Photos can be viewed here:-
Start: http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7633451_ok6nT/1/493485597_zJKBG
Wood Lane http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7633467_T88VZ/1/493486742_UuDce
Greenway Lane
Class 1-7 http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7633496_qVXKe/1/493489673_r48Ap
Class 8 http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7633528_cUPgi/1/493491874_LbV4f

I hope you enjoy them. It was a beautiful day to be out and about.

Dave Cook

Kingpin Tyres (Again)

I spoke to B.I.T.S. in Bristol today and was told that 15" remolds are hard to make as they can't get hold of good casings. They will make then as and when!

The 13" are available at about £12 but again as and when they have casings to make them on.

Anyone interested in helping to make up a large order can email me direct at reg.salway@talktalk.net and I'll put it through my account with them, via my work.
I'm in Bristol but get around the country so could deliver or meet you somewhere.

Reg

poooikobikBMW E30 for trials

Any BMW trialers got any mods needed ,engine size wheel type ( not alloys ) suspension to get one up & running for C R Ts Need to move to a covered car as my mate finding it to cold in the Marlin as he gets older not ready to give up yet just move on

Mechanics Trial

Hi Michael,
i have a few photos from being very last car on the trial didnt see many people

Dave

Mechanics Trial by John Hammill

Hello Michael - Sorry you weren’t able to join us today at the Mechanics Trial. I was running the start at Section 2, Alf’s Delight, and managed to take a few photos when the opportunity arose. So, here are four shots from a beautiful sunny Spring morning in Gloucestershire – so sunny that the glare has compromised the quality somewhat, but feel free to use them as you see fit. In order of appearance:



Start of the section, a glorious climb up through woodland onto Stinchcombe Hill on the edge of the Cotswold escarpment.




SDMC member Terry Coventry’s immaculately restored Class 8 Marlin, which he campaigned very successfully a few years ago, with the equally immaculate Troll of Nigel Moss following.




The superb Trojans of Steve & Phil Potter and John Whilton, last seen with frozen windscreens at the Haynes Museum on the Exeter; quite a contrast in conditions!



The HRG of SDMC member Stuart Roach, with Dave Wall passengering. The following vehicle is the Peter Treliving Austin 7, being driven today by Emma Wall.

Mechanics Trial organised by Stroud&DMC 15 March 2008

Pictures by John Hammill

Eligible Vehicle for Trialling

Would there be any way that a commercial vehicle, and in particular a pickup, be eligible for trialling without possibly having to go into Class 8 as a special? I see that the Blue Book Section J 59 and 62 mentions cars and saloon, closed, sports or touring car but is that it with no leeway?

Kingpin Remould Tyres

I have managed to source some Kingpin remoulds of the approved pattern....

175/80R14 are £25 each
165/80R13 - price TBC

We are still working on 175/80R13 and 15" if anyone is interested let me know.....

March Hare Classic Trial 2009 - Part 1

New site a success?

Whilst I realise that Mike was probably given no option but to "migrate" and has had to put valuable time into the transition, can I put my head over the parapet and say that the layout of the new site is not remotely as 'user friendly' as the old one?

I am also not too sure about the ads. inviting me to "Be Naughty" .................

Mike, have you found fewer people viewing and posting since the change?

Michael's March Hare Pictures

March Hare Photos

Finally got round to uploading photos from Sunday's March Hare, Should have done it yesterday but my virgin went missing(broadband connection that is)

Anyway here they are:
Start: http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7573978_mFTMa/1/489559371_29Fx5
Chalk Hill 1-5: http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7574146_tCaeT/1/489570588_5N2xe
Chalk Hill 6-8: http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7574158_3GsAG/1/489571599_GyAg9
Hill Farm 1-5: http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7574081_2Qtky/1/489566314_NjsuZ
Hill Farm 6-8: http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/7574104_ctMja/1/489567061_uK6PH

Or see the whole lot at: http://hoits.smugmug.com/Classic%20Trials/735608

Usual offers if you want quality copies let me know.

Dave Cook

PS. Michael, do you know if I can get these links set up as Hyperlinks?

Dean Partington won the March Hare Trial

Provisional Results can be fond vy clicking this link and opening the attachment http://michaelleete.multiply.com/journal/item/22/March_Hare_Trial_Results

or this might work directly http://images.michaelleete.multiply.com/attachment/0/SbTq-QoKCpEAAF7WHU81/MarchHare2009Results.pdf?nmid=216958719

Change Leaf spring to coil spring?

Hi all,
As listed below, would I be able to change a Leaf spring to a coil spring or a torsion bar to a coil spring? Or even a torsion bar to a leaf spring? ie: Change the springing system? And that would mean changing the mounting points for the suspension. Not for class 7a or 8.

".4 Springs and shock absorbers – Additional to MSA Regulation M6.6.
This ACTC Regulation will be incorporated into MSA M 6.6 from 1st January 2006

Springs and shock absorbers may be changed and additional springs and shock absorbers may be fitted. Anti tramp bars, anti roll bars, Panhard rods and Watt linkages are permitted. Except for classes 7a and 8 the original springing system and spring mounting points must be retained in operational use, e.g. leaf spring systems must retain at least the minimum number of leaves specified by the manufacturer and must not be replaced by coil or other springing systems."

Message to goober68

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Open car driving in the rain

I need to wear specs for driving, but find that in the rain driving an open car with aeroscreens that vision, especially at night is at best limited if not dangerous.
Does anyone have a recommendation?
Putting goggles that are wet over wet specs doesn't work.

Cancelled - Sorry - Falcon Motor Club Southern Autos Trial at Brickhill (rearranged following Feb cancellation due to snow

Start:

May 24, '09

Click Here for more information

Class 8 Project for sale

Any midlander who fancies a Class 8 Buggy and has more time than money might want to consider this:-
http://www.partsemporium.co.uk/BUGGYCLUBUKFORUM/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=1516
Its appears to be pretty much complete but for an engine.

Old Photos

http://www.freewebs.com/oldrallyphotos/index.htm


Some photos of the Cotswold Clouds and Ebworth, but name the year..........

Some familiar sections, cars and drivers too!

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http://www.freewebs.com/oldrallyphotos/apps/photos/album.jsp?albumID=3658567