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Smurfster 19-01-2011 09:34 PM

Pub Shambles Joins the fold
 
Well i suppose it was a matter of time, just like kerry katona going back into rehab, finding out that one of `the Wanted` (new boyband) is gay, and robbie getting back with take that. Pub Shambles has finally defected to the dark side and got a buggy!!

Photographic proof will be provided!! lol!:):):):)

wes j. 19-01-2011 09:47 PM

You mean you've left the dark side and seen the light :lol:.

Smurfster 19-01-2011 09:51 PM

Photographic Proof
 
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Heres The Proof In Full Pub Shamble colours!!

Smurfster 19-01-2011 09:53 PM

Who do i get one of the shock tower covers from? also dave have you had the tyres in yet?

:):):):)

Smurfster 19-01-2011 09:57 PM

Still Keeping the tourer, never gonna let that die!!! but got the buggy so i can have a bit of fun over the summer, and the last season indoors as practice!!

the Mi -ghty 4 will return again!!! Lol!!

:):)

Chris56 19-01-2011 10:29 PM

Woo Hoo! Nice to see you have come to your senses, it will be an exciting time for you getting to grips with buggy racing! Liking the shell though mate - it is good to have a decent paint sheme since when you crash you rarely damage the bodyshell.
On buggies we use spiked tyres. These have a larger diameter to touring car tyres and you don't need additives on them. The addition of spikes allows for better grip on exotic surfaces such as grass and astroturf.The long things connected to the shock tower are called shock absorbers. These are fitted to touring cars but they have to be much longer on buggies so that they are able to absorb the shock of an impact. You can change the oil in these to adjust the level of damping but should also make sure the springs are appropriate too. A buggy also comes with a slipper clutch. This is a simple device that allows the spur gear to "slip" when the motor pinion is spinning at a different velocity to the spur gear. This can often occur when landing off a jump. Jumps are commonly found on off-road tracks around the country to make a race more interesting, since drivers don't just have to think about getting round corners.:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p:p

Smurfster 19-01-2011 10:57 PM

thanks for the info part number shambles, unfortunately, me coming across to buggies means you slip one more place down the rankings!!!!
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chris brown 19-01-2011 11:01 PM

Grass is an exotic surface?
My back garden must be uber exotic then, envy of the street!
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I just loved the look of those smileys all going together.
Chris.

Dave Dodd 19-01-2011 11:12 PM

lmao :lol:

looks good :p:p

sent you a pm mr chris brown :)

The Doctor 19-01-2011 11:16 PM

It's weird. Mr Petch knows all that stuff and yet still drives like he's had his eyes poked out with a sharp stick... :lol:

Just one thing to mention though John; you haven't put any tyres on it mate. Not sure if you'd noticed.

Chris56 20-01-2011 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Smurfster (Post 454456)
thanks for the info part number shambles, unfortunately, me coming across to buggies means you slip one more place down the rankings!!!!
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I always try to please. I can't slip 1 place down the rankings - im already at the bottom.

Chris B - grass is considered an exotic surface to Snorers!

Paul - it's not me, its Dave's fault for selling me dodgy hinge pins so my car keeps breaking

Dave Dodd 20-01-2011 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris56 (Post 454495)
I always try to please. I can't slip 1 place down the rankings - im already at the bottom.

Chris B - grass is considered an exotic surface to Snorers!

Paul - it's not me, its Dave's fault for selling me dodgy hinge pins so my car keeps breaking

yh you've had that many sets the country has sold out :p

wes j. 20-01-2011 12:01 PM

I can supply you with a Shock Tower protector for the sum of 1 pound. Also in conjunction with Rob and Dave we are desinging a brace for the front bulk head to try and stop the camber link holders from breaking on impacts. Should have the first prototype batch on Friday :thumbsup:.

Robbiejuk 20-01-2011 01:02 PM

Thats cool Wes. How thick are they going to be? Thinking we will have to dremel the mounts down to keep the geometry the same.

Robbiejuk 20-01-2011 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Smurfster (Post 454419)
Heres The Proof In Full Pub Shamble colours!!

It will definatley be johns round at pub this week then :D Remember to bring your parts price list Ken!

wes j. 20-01-2011 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbiejuk (Post 454595)
Thats cool Wes. How thick are they going to be? Thinking we will have to dremel the mounts down to keep the geometry the same.

They're 4mm thick mate but on two of them i've milled 2mm where the ball joints are. I've left the other three 4mm thick for more strength but you'll probably have to use longer ball joints with these. We shall have a butchers tomorrow :thumbsup:.

Dave Dodd 20-01-2011 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wes j. (Post 454723)
They're 4mm thick mate but on two of them i've milled 2mm where the ball joints are. I've left the other three 4mm thick for more strength but you'll probably have to use longer ball joints with these. We shall have a butchers tomorrow :thumbsup:.

fantastic stuff wes, cant wait to see them :thumbsup:

Dave Dodd 20-01-2011 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Robbiejuk (Post 454596)
It will definatley be johns round at pub this week then :D Remember to bring your parts price list Ken!

will be bringing it along don't worry :lol:

bloody Ken! cant go anywhere :( :lol:

Smurfster 20-01-2011 10:57 PM

I'm aiming to not break anything!!! All being well it should be an uneventful night breakage wise!!! Just got my tyres on so ready to rock and roll!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Many thanks wes, a pound sounds a fair price!!!


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