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jimlee 08-02-2012 07:15 PM

Fivemiletown - Saturday 10th March - Round 4
 
Ok!...who's coming out west for the last Round.
Would be helpful if we had a rough idea of the numbers so we can sort out tables etc for pitting. Cheers.....

JamieMcC 08-02-2012 08:03 PM

Will there be much point attending with a 2WD car??

Cardnim 08-02-2012 08:08 PM

Unfortunately, I definately wont be there, Jim
Im sure it will be a great days racing though, and I hope to get across to finally race at FiveMileTown soon. :)

Modeltune 08-02-2012 08:24 PM

rnd 4
 
I plan to be there. And 2wd on polished wood is the ultimate class to demonstrate your car control.

colmo 08-02-2012 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modeltune (Post 618417)
I plan to be there. And 2wd on polished wood is the ultimate class to demonstrate your car control.

+1 - I've been running a 2wd there for the last few weeks to get some practice, and I consistently made the B final.

It'll be even more fun in the mod class - Will White had a 6.5T in his CR2 last year and was quick enough to have put his 2wd on the podium...in the 4wd class!

However, the floor needs a thorough clean, there's oil on it - it was undrivable last time I was there. Hope to have a 4wd ready for tomorrow night.

mole2k 08-02-2012 09:11 PM

I've put a 2wd within 2 laps of the 4wd pole time, they are surprisingly quick on polished wood, just a bit harder to drive!

colmo 08-02-2012 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieMcC (Post 618399)
Will there be much point attending with a 2WD car??

Absolutely - it's all in the tyres and secondarily, the setup. See this thread for more:

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90473

jimlee 08-02-2012 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mole2k (Post 618454)
I've put a 2wd within 2 laps of the 4wd pole time, they are surprisingly quick on polished wood, just a bit harder to drive!


....and to lap....:p

MiCk B. 08-02-2012 09:58 PM

I can't make it.

Dave is planning on going.

MiCk B. :-)

h0m3sy 08-02-2012 10:45 PM

I will be there Jim, is it ok if I come by your place again and I can follow you down? If not can you send me the proper address for the place and I can put it in the Sat-Nav. Cheers.

JamieMcC 08-02-2012 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colmo (Post 618458)
Absolutely - it's all in the tyres and secondarily, the setup. See this thread for more:

http://www.oople.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90473

But for the indoor championship are you not only allowed to use the schumacher mini spikes?

colmo 08-02-2012 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JamieMcC (Post 618524)
But for the indoor championship are you not only allowed to use the schumacher mini spikes?

Is that what the rules say? Good point. I will say that it should be warmer and given a whole day's racing rather than an evening, minispikes are likely to work much better, but removing full spikes as an option was likely an oversimplification. I'll ask Will White about it, as it seems silly to deny use of the most common tyre for Fivemiletown.

h0m3sy 08-02-2012 11:44 PM

To clear things up about tyres, this is what is allowed and not allowed....

Control Tyres:
Controlled rear tyre only: Schumacher Mini-spike or Schumacher Full Spike (also known as 4x20 spikes)
Any compound permitted. Schumacher Minipins are not permitted at these events.

Mugenextreme 08-02-2012 11:49 PM

The orginal rules state schumacher mini spikes or full spikes. Only type not allowed are the mini pin.

Mugenextreme 08-02-2012 11:50 PM

Beat me to it Dave. :)

Legacy555 09-02-2012 09:29 AM

Hi all,

Really looking forward to this. I ran Full spikes (4 x 20) spikes on my 4wd last year and minispikes on the 2wd. Both are permitted for use on the driven wheels as per the rules.

I think that 1/2 worn minispikes are probably the best tyre and everyone should have a set of those from the other rounds of the championship.
In 2wd I used a Schumacher old type stagger rib and they worked well enough.

The trick to 2wd is to drive like a granny and try and maintain as much grip as possible - if you push too hard the car will break way and spin out. So just take it easy and tip around following the racing line. Back off the slipper clutch and turn the punch and drag brakes down on your speed controller. Be really gentle on the throttle, don't jab at it. Remember that pumping the throttle will always be slower than a smooth action, no matter what the surface - so be slow and smooth.

Hope you all have a great day!!

kartstuffer 09-02-2012 10:31 PM

Possibly going with 2 & 4wd and Alan in 2wd (clubman class)
Need more info on wood floor set up ?

MiCk B. 10-02-2012 09:56 AM

Can anyone provide GPS coordinates for SatNav?

MiCk B. :-)

h0m3sy 10-02-2012 10:08 AM

Think the postcode is BT75 0QS Mick if thats any help. Just checked it on Google Earth and it dosen't look right so if anyone has the correct details for the venue it would be appreciated.

Legacy555 10-02-2012 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MiCk B. (Post 619039)
Can anyone provide GPS coordinates for SatNav?

MiCk B. :-)

Church hall at the end of the main street in Fivemiletown on the right.


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