paul i cant run ether without elecy so remove us from the meeting also
please

We have all become acustomed to being spoilt with onsite mains...

Im currently trying to sort out a 12v, fix up my 12v Iron, and borrow my dads Fiesta. I still want to come and I hope more do too.

hi
thats a poor show guys , you can charge cells at home , and surely borrow a 12volt , i am looking forward to it
chris

It isn't about charging cells, some people need a soldering Iron to change cells, as they solder direct and don't use plugs, so the soldering Iron we have is a fancy 240v unit with control unit and temp control so it can be left on safely all day long... I am one of those, along with Carl Latham and Andy Cottom.

Come on Andy... you raced at the winter classic this sunday just gone, and we dont allow mains use...? Whats the real problem here? Scared I might beat you pal? lol ;)

I can see both sides here. I do 1/12 nationals too and 80 racers can use two sockets no problem. But I can see the organisers point of not wanting to trip it out if its not been tested before.

But surely pretty much everyone who does off road should have a 12v anyway for racing outdoors! I'll be there Sunday no problem with my 12v.

Actually most racers I know use or share a generator outdoors these days.

Oh should we, sorry..

Chris and Dan, you laughed at me last sunday when I walked in with two 12 volt batteries, who's laughing now HA!HA!HA! LOL:D

BTW, may have just moved over to the dark side regarding 4WD so I will be after set up tips!!;)

Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, I can add it to my report that I'll be doing (warning - may contain traces of spoons).

I have approx 12 million 12v batteries, allthough only 999,998 are not being used this weekend.
I find 12v batteries really easy & convenient, no fannying around with generators & fuel and no worries about getting 240v at indoor meetings. £30 buys a new one at the start of each year, then it's gets demoted to use in the Caravan.

Carl, do you not have one in your caravan?

TEE HEE!

They can also be used as door stops, book ends (if you have a strong shelf and matching batteries, I have, there green) and old RS2000 starters:D

i do but then i have to buy a 12 volt iron for soldering my cells,and mess about with clips that will connect my charger, and as i solder my cells i have to leave iron on all the time battery would be flat before racing has done

I have a big one, allthough of recent I have been unhappy with its performance.

Nah, I got a 12v mate, i was just killing some time at work joining in with the banter ;)

I beleive so, but you'll soon see that the dark side is actually a whole lot brighter than you'd expect! Bring a notepad and pen at weekend, and I'll give you a full run-down of what to do... I beleive it may already be good since it was PR's... but I'll share all the info for you to go over it.

Stu, does that mean you will be bringing 11,000,002 (11 million and 2) 12 volt batteries this weekend? I only really need to borrow one dude! :o

Where did you get taught maths? :D :D :D :D

G

Oh yeah.

Will contact a few other members about mains and see what the overall verdict is, my opinion is to still not use them as it is a normal club policy. But i'll go for a second opinion as it seems some are not willing to abide by the rule.

I've called around and emailed, 240 will be allowed, but only limited avaliability, so get there early. 12V is still a preference, so if you have access to one then please use it. If you have no option then get in to get a socket, Adaptors can be used but only minimal.

Stu, no need to bring those 11,000,002 12 volts, 2 will do (one for me, I'm a good boy Paul) :cool:

G

Just a quickie, Any further quiries can you please send them to gotmilk(at)hotmail.co.uk

I'm working later and longer shifts in work to cover being off the whole weekend so appologies for late responces.

Paul.

P.S. Thanks G, you're a star!!!

Hey Paul, great news... :) Andy Cottom, hope you coming to SRCC now?

Im still charging my 12v, but I would like to use one socket to use my solderising iron - ofcause I'll have my 4way, and I'll get there early.

Yeah, a brown eye star.

It'l be no probs for using the iron on for abit mate, I appreciate people going the extra length to bring a 12V.

Update, we will be providing beverages, snacks, sweets drinks - that kinda thing. We are also trying to obtain a microwave for pies and sausage rolls etc.

Thats very kind of you Paul, makes the entry fee a bargain :)

G

Ill bring both because if i need to solder i will use 240 but i will use my 12v for charging unless it doesnt charge properly again.

A

Half way ground, lovely!
 

Hi Guys, well I've managed to borrow a battery that as Bald Eagle correctly pointed out I used last week end. Hopefully that will do for the cells but it was touch and go at the end of 4 heats and a final.

I will also be getting there early doors to bag a socket for the iron. To be fair heating a 50w iron up, letting it cool then heating it up again was probably the cause of the 12v's early demise.

Hopefully Chris, we can work together to save the other pit space and a socket dependant on who gets in first.

So, Fantastic I'm back racing at the best event to be held this weekend, And that means Bald Eagle's getting another wooping.

:D LMAO!!!!! Excellent stuff, glad to hear your up for a challenge matey! AE vs LOSI = NO COMPETITION..... Eat my dust flemwad! ;)

HA !!!
 

Now I'm really looking forward to this.

This means, Chris, that we'll have to save Bald eagle some pit space.

So if you see a lanky streak of p*ss carrying a B4 looking like he's only there to be abused in qualifing, welcome him over, It'll be my mate Craig. :cool:

Ha ha. :D Ok

Entries are flooding in, Chris i've not had your entry yet fella, try pop me an email over when you can.

I'm looking forward to this even more now, I can't even predict a winner, the driver abilty is quite close!

Dusted this old lass off for this weekend. Might run for the rest of the winter if all goes well,

http://www.northernracer.com/1.jpg

BTW, Me and Damo have booked in with Eric, can you check we are also on your list.

How many are you up to?

I've not got a full list, anything i have i save and goes to Eric for final bookings in, we have alot of club members attending.. I'd say easily 55ish now, i had a good 5/6 book in today alone.

Got some accurate entries thanks to Eric!

56 ( 21 x 4wd, 34 x 2wd ) there are 9 spaces in 4wd & 15 in 2wd.

not bad for pre bookings!!!

Yeh you have matey, we were having a chat over MSN and you said you'd put me on your list.. :eh?: Okay, so im 2wd, and I'll catch you later for any other details you need.

For those peeps that dont own a 12v battery, have a look around at your local breakers \ scrap yard.

Usually they do have batteries available from newish cars. Some batts even have carry handles. Just make sure it has a high amp output. I paid £12 for mine - had it for 3 months and its been perfect.

Iv even heard of people picking them up from the tip for free lol.. Just make sure you take a meter with you to pick the best one..

Col.

Im just wondering how the track building went thats if track building has started.:confused:

Has anyone got any pictures, please?

A

some pics attached, a quick and durty photochop of the whole thing and some bits of interest.

some tricky bits with the tarp...!

Looks good. Looks tricky though, lots of changes from carpet to tarpolin.

oOhh wow thats cool i like the coragated stuff.

A