My pictures from the Cotswold clouds are now on the web site www.bristolpegasus.com - have a look in the photo gallery bit or hopefully this takes you to the correct section.
http://bristolpegasus.com/gallery/index.php?twg_album=1_Photos%2F1_2008%2F2008_02_03_cotswold_clouds_classic_trial
If anyone wants a full sized version of any of the photos please let me know and I will e-mail it.
Andy
Friday, 29 February 2008
Tuesday, 26 February 2008
Reliant Tempest on EBay
Looks very much like Jack Williams very successful Trials Car http://classicalgas.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!9D45C19A8B93429F!2391.entry
Reading thru the Ebay stuff it says it has a Fox back axle. Although this is what was specified with the Tempest I am pretty sure Jack ran with an A series axle. I had the pleasure of driving this car once. Talk about torque, it would pull away from almost zero revs on a hill.
Seller is probably Dave Smith.
Michael
Monday, 25 February 2008
MARCH HARE 2008
Just a brief message to anyone thinking of entering this years event - entries close this coming Saturday, so don't delay
To date there are 40 confirmed entries with a maximum of 50.
It seems to me the event needs a few more saloons, so come on all you tintop owners where's your entry?
Murray
Golf TyresVW
Can anyone recommend a good tyre for a mate of mine to fit to the front of his Mk1 Golf? He's done 2 MCC Class O events but is struggling with tyres at the moment but is very keen to do more trials and to try and develop his car, he's entered the Lands End in Class O as well.
Wednesday, 20 February 2008
Tyre Size Recomendations
In my shed I have a set of 16 inch wheels whereas on my Tornado Typhoon I have 17 inch wheels fitted with Avon Tourist 4.50x17.
I need to replace the tyres and am considering which size wheel to use and whether to stay cross ply or go to radial.
I have been advised that a 165 radial will go on the 16 inch wheel and it has been suggested that I consider Coker 5.50R16 tyres.
I am not too worried about the gearing as all the tyres I am considering are in the diameter range of 25.98 - 27.17 inch (660mm-690mm) and if I have used my calculator correctly it only means a difference of circa 3 mph in top gear @4000 rpm.
Howver speed rating is important as the 17 inch affordable crossplys seem to have a max speed of 75 mph wheras the radial will allow a higher speed than that.
I need to replace the tyres and am considering which size wheel to use and whether to stay cross ply or go to radial.
I have been advised that a 165 radial will go on the 16 inch wheel and it has been suggested that I consider Coker 5.50R16 tyres.
I am not too worried about the gearing as all the tyres I am considering are in the diameter range of 25.98 - 27.17 inch (660mm-690mm) and if I have used my calculator correctly it only means a difference of circa 3 mph in top gear @4000 rpm.
Howver speed rating is important as the 17 inch affordable crossplys seem to have a max speed of 75 mph wheras the radial will allow a higher speed than that.
I will only be using the car 'on the road' so a true raod pattern tyre is required.
Any suggestions?
PS If anyone has some tyres for sale please let me know
Monday, 18 February 2008
Wanted Marina 10cwt van diff ?
Yes I'm looking for a diff and front hubs to get my Marlin trialling so anyone got any ideas?
Thanks
Peter
0207 882 1115
Ford Pop bits
Apologies for the wrong email addy last time
A very large amount of Ford upright running gear including low mileage axles, engines and engines and stuff available to clear
Car body is shot so little panel work but possibly with ID
Bits located near East Grinstead Sussex by an alderly gent
Email me and I'll put you in touch
Peter
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