Class Wars!

Time for a debate!

The VSCC runs a series of trials for pre-war cars  that are often well oversubscribed.

The MCC events are usually full to capacity, certainly at the start of the year.

So why aren't ACTC events filled with entries?

I know Classic Trials doesn't mean classic cars but why don't we see more of the older cars entered, they must still exist!?

I reckon it's because the inevitable pushing of boundaries at the top of the classes disuades owners of less competitive cars from entering, not because they see little chance of winning but because they have to punish their cars on the same restarts and obstacles as the top of the class.

Why would anyone with an original side valve Cannon want to struggle with a hill designed to take marks from a fire breathing over bored crossflow Cannon with at least twice the power and a transmission to suit!?

Most Class 8 specials look like sportscars, they are built to sportscar design ideals so I will start the debate rolling by suggesting that side valve Class 8 cars be allowed to run in Class 5. Lets see more side valve specials in use, get them Dellows out boys!

What has happened to the Ford Pops and 100e's? How about letting them run in Class 2 rather than in the same class as Duratec engined Class 3's

Over to you.........

 

ACTC Dinner Dance

Thanks to Tina for putting on another great night. The photos I took can be seen at:

http://greensladephotos.smugmug.com

Giles

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LIEGE for sale class 7 car

Hi there

I have for sale my LIEGE Class 7  trials car. taxed & tested till next year

This fun little car has provided me with hours of fun and many awards over the years

V5 states LIEGE so no MOT problems here.(SVA  tested also)

Included in the price will be many spares with the car,gearboxes,spare engine,nose cone, a number of tyres,custom built galvanized trailer.

Please call me if you wish to buy the Liege

Tel 01706 645781 work

mobile 07531 701877

Thanks

Steve kenny

Marlin Trials Tyres

The car runs 185 x 14 at the rear, the 6 covers that I have are starting to get a bit thin and one has a hole in the side wall after traversing the infamous Crackington clay-hiding-sharp rocks horror.

I have used Kingpin Pacers but the factory tells me that they are no longer made. I also enquired after the KS4, but was told they had no stock as they have no tyre cases. In any case if they are available they come in 6 or 8 ply which I think would be too stiff for trials.

Reading this month’s Restart the Matador MP300 sounded promising, but the best availability I could find was a pair of second had ones on Ebay for £83.

Googling the Nexen SB302 produced no results at all. I rang Harold’s Tyres in Penrith and they suggested a Hankook K 715, but this is only available as a 185/80/14.

Looking at the ACTC list I guess the SB302 is a typo and should be the SB802. As far as I can make out it is only available in 185/80/14 size, whereas the Kingpin Pacer is clearly marked 185x14 90P so I assume it has a 90 section. What are the implications of going from 90 to 80 section?

Most of the other tyres on the list seem to be unavailable.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Class 8 Trials Car ‘Six Pence’

Category:	Cars & Trucks
Price:	£3250

The trials season is just around the corner.......

Triumph based Class 8 trials car for sale: AKA 'Six Pence'.

Originally built by Steve Holder - Fortune Engineering near Cheltenham.

Triumph Spitfire chassis and 1500cc engine with fast road cam and twin 1.5" S.U carburettors. New electronic ignition and electric fuel pump recently fitted.

Triumph gearbox and Vitesse final drive open differential including hard steel planet gear pin with needle rollers. Differential ratio 4.1:1.

Independent front and rear suspension with great ground clearance. 14” strengthened rear wheels fitted with part worn King-Pin tyres, and 15” front wheels fitted with Firestone tyres.

Engine is in great condition, lots of oil pressure and a very healthy sounding exhaust note. The roller pin diff has only completed four classic trials and 3 PCT’s since being fitted. All g’box drive gears are quiet and never jump out of engagement.

Other features include: fully fitted custom wet weather soft top hoop including windows (very water tight), bench seat, oil/water temp gauge, oil pressure gauge, engine RPM tachometer, odometer, powerful driving and main beam lights, map/navigation light, large rear tool storage area, twin spare wheel carrier.

First registered 1961 hence TAX EXEMPT.

I have owned this car since 2006, I have thoroughly enjoyed trialling in Six Pence. It is a very reliable and capable car, more capable than my results suggest! With previous owners Six Pence has achieved numerous MCC awards including Gold awards.

Other interests and a young family force sale.

I have many spares for Six Pence, too many to list, but they include: a second freshly refurbished hard steel needle roller open differential (also 4.1:1), a complete Triumph gear box, numerous sets of front and rear wheels/tyres……

Current location is Gloucester.

Contact Daniel on 07917107451 or lt_dan2000@hotmail.com

A great opportunity to compete with much more expensive machinery.