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rcracer 04-06-2008 01:12 PM

Jimmy you have a PM :)

super__dan 04-06-2008 01:36 PM

Neil, just follow us on the other side and you'll be fine. At least there are 5 of us on the ferry to have a few beers with :)

Jim, I can't say enough good things about this event, the track and the organisers are ace. I hope it doesn't rain though as I'll be screwed for tyres :(

What about our European friends going, Raphael, Olivier???

Gayo 04-06-2008 02:20 PM

Thanks Dan, we'll be here for sure! I'll be running the Mid44 and the X-6.

I will be here from thursday:woot:, fingers crossed for the weather:)

Garry Driffill 04-06-2008 02:54 PM

Dan whats the score on tyres if it rains?

super__dan 04-06-2008 03:24 PM

We get off the overnight ferry at 8am on Thursday so hope to be on track for 10.30am at the latest ;)

Garry, last year when it was a bit wet on the Thursday we ran green BB pins which were good, however I don't have any so hope there is a shop with stock just incase.

rcracer 04-06-2008 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by super__dan (Post 130359)
Neil, just follow us on the other side and you'll be fine. At least there are 5 of us on the ferry to have a few beers with :)

cheers Dan ;)

OldTimer 06-06-2008 07:28 AM

Anybody got a idea what 4wd fronts to use ? i am thinking 2wd minipins.

nitrokillah 06-06-2008 07:42 AM

Yep front 2wd mini pins are what most people use.
Or cut 4wd.
The surface and Layout Has been redone. so there is plenty of grip.

super__dan 06-06-2008 07:52 AM

Jonathan,

I'd take something a bit more tame too, last year Ellis, Matt Benfield, Chris Long and I all made the A with stagger ribs on the front. They are a great qualifying tyre though ultimatly didn't have the pace in the finals to defend a line so we went back to pins with varying results.

I'm taking staggers, minis and pins this year just in case. Tyre wear is very low so you don't need loads of tyres.

janus_77 06-06-2008 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by super__dan (Post 130945)
Jonathan,

I'd take something a bit more tame too, last year Ellis, Matt Benfield, Chris Long and I all made the A with stagger ribs on the front. They are a great qualifying tyre though ultimatly didn't have the pace in the finals to defend a line so we went back to pins with varying results.

I'm taking staggers, minis and pins this year just in case. Tyre wear is very low so you don't need loads of tyres.

a dremel is your friend.........;)

stefke 06-06-2008 10:27 AM

remember : cut and shut tyres are no longer allowed.

The safest bet is to use staggered ribs at the front.

I also used 2wd slim minipins on a wide 4wd rim. this gives more front end grip compared to the staggered but is less agressive then full 4wd front minipins. also always cut the outer rows of pins

Chrislong 06-06-2008 11:07 AM

Is it too soon to look for a weather forecast?

stefke 06-06-2008 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrislong (Post 131005)
Is it too soon to look for a weather forecast?

:confused::confused::lol::lol:

Reevsey 06-06-2008 11:46 AM

you are a nutter Chris:o:o:o

They can't even get this weekends weather forecast right let alone one for a months time............

Any way i am really looking forward to the GP, i think this meeting is the main reason why i still race electric.......:thumbsup: Must be all the practice i get in out there.......:thumbsup:

super__dan 06-06-2008 11:49 AM

Si, You must be about an inch shorter after the 4 days with the amount of time you spend standing on that rostrum ;)

Chrislong 06-06-2008 11:54 AM

Did you practice much last year? :confused: :lol::confused::confused:

Soooooo, do I bring funky shorts?

rcracer 06-06-2008 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrislong (Post 131032)

Soooooo, do I bring funky shorts?

yeah take the funky shorts chris i taking me trusty camera :thumbsup:

elvo 06-06-2008 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrislong (Post 131032)
:confused: :lol::confused::confused:

Soooooo, do I bring funky shorts?


I think everyone'd be disappointed if you didn't.

OldTimer 06-06-2008 12:28 PM

Elvo, can you give the low down on what you think are good tyre options as your a local to the track :p i think i have a good idea now from the posts above :thumbsup:

Reevsey 06-06-2008 12:28 PM

can't remember how many laps i did last year but i guess it was 1/2 a years worth of racing in 4 days.......:lol:

It is by far my most favorite track and i am really looking forward to see the wall of death in action.

Chances are i will be doing a good bit of practice this year with 2wd/truck and potentialy a new 4wd to work on...... but no lipo otherwise you would have to drag me off the rostrum!!!

Chris i would put the shorts in mate you would be gutted if you did not have them and the sun comes out......


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