Clubman thoughts...

[cunawarit]

Originally Posted by siddus74

Hmm, Lunchbox? love to run it ... has a larger wheelie bar fitted .. but people may get frustrated I feel ...

Scott - Tamiya Freak

I think people will excuse a Lunchbox

Not a Tamiya, but I've wanted one of these for ages Clubman material?

[Chris56]

I was wondering when a Lunchbox will make an appearance - defo clubman material!.

Does anybody here own a Grasshopper/Hornet/Frog? - would love to see one of those running

[siddus74]

Hmmm, are you sure people would not get uptight about it?

Scott.

[Chris56]

You didn't see the heap of junk I was running last week mate!

[cunawarit]

Originally Posted by Chris56

You didn't see the heap of junk I was running last week mate!

He makes a good point!

It needed help from marshals on tight turns as it didn't have enough steering lock!

[Chris56]

Originally Posted by cunawarit

It needed help from marshals on tight turns as it didn't have enough steering lock!

yes yes, that problem should be sorted. There was a flange behind the gearbox I was meant to cut out - thats what you get for not reading instructions

On a plus note, it ran well on the faster sections

[cunawarit]

It had plenty of acceleration, that's for sure.

[siddus74]

What was it you ran? lol

Scott.

[Chris56]

It was a Shamta Ray.

Basically an FF01 but with Manta Ray chassis, body, wishbones and buggy tyres.

If you have a look in the "FF01 meets Manta Ray" thread there are a couple of photos.

Will be running it again this friday

[Dave Dodd]

Might be an idea to discuss it with other clubman drivers
Some of the cars are a little more delicate than others.

[cunawarit]

That's a good point, the TL01 is surviving Clubman. But I stopped racing it with modern touring cars as it would break each and every time it came into contact with one.

[siddus74]

Originally Posted by cunawarit

That's a good point, the TL01 is surviving Clubman. But I stopped racing it with modern touring cars as it would break each and every time it came into contact with one.

LOL!

[siddus74]

I have a Mardave Mini with a silver can? (just needs radio)

Scott.

[cunawarit]

Yeah, remember those. My coz had one, a fibreglass rectangle with wheels. No suspension, no diff... Perfect!!!

[Chris56]

I wouldn't mind getting my mitts on this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Ta...item58a7e3051f

[cunawarit]

I'm starting to get the sense that this could turn into a my car is crappier than yours competition.

I do like that though! Mardave made 3 wheelers too. They can't be much slower round the track than the FWD buggy was

[Chris56]

Originally Posted by cunawarit

I do like that though! Mardave made 3 wheelers too. They can't be much slower round the track than the FWD buggy was

I saw one going around Ardent once. They also look really cool with a Caterham shell.

Don't judge the Shamta Ray until I've had chance to test the new steering, its just doing the opposite of what the TL01 did

[The Doctor]

Chris, when I looked last Friday, the Shamta Ray was a 3-wheeler...

Honestly I think "Shambles" is becoming too generous though. Captain Chaos more like (have you booked in for this week yet...??)

[Chris56]

Originally Posted by The Doctor

Chris, when I looked last Friday, the Shamta Ray was a 3-wheeler...

hmm it was less of a problem when I ditched the SCT whells in favour of some ballistic greens. The car does have a lack of droop but I can't give it any more without using softer springs, which I don't want to do because the back end is quite grippy.

I have already pre-booked but under my real name. If I can't get the car to work this week then I have to become "Captain Chaos". Here is an image of said guy - he does look a bit like Dave though:

[cunawarit]

Originally Posted by Chris56

Don't judge the Shamta Ray until I've had chance to test the new steering, its just doing the opposite of what the TL01 did

Haha... yeah, that used to turn by itself everywhere

PS: I like the Captain Chaos outfit, wearing it?