TopQ1967 Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Hi, Is there a time schedule? I want to come over from the Netherlands to have a look (Spa is only a two hours drive) Cheers, Quirin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 should imagine as per a regular bookatrack day. have a look at the calendar on bookatrack.com . driving will commence proper at about 09:30 hours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted August 20, 2006 Author Leadership Team Share Posted August 20, 2006 Wahoo *thumbup* Making SPA was looking very unlikely when I discovered that my Xflow block had a crack in it on the way to trhe MIRA sprint two weeks ago. However, a super rapid turn-around by Vulcan Engineering has got me a fully rebuilt engine on a fresh block within the fortnight. Put it in with the help of a friend on Saturday (the first time either of us had ever done anything like this without help from more knowedgeable people) and it started first time *smile* Just driven it to Southern Carbs who are going to set it up for me. So, it won;t exactly be fully run in, but SPA, here we come! Michael (currently rather happy 😬) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Durrant Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Michael Glad to hear that you got it fixed so quickly and see you at Spa Mark D Comp Sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david nelson Posted August 20, 2006 Share Posted August 20, 2006 Michael and tam Great News *smile* *smile* Have fun David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I'm sure he will David Sadly I will be stuck at work ☹️ but am flying out to meet him in Nice on Saturday to take the 7 to Corsica for a week 😬 Have fun at Spa everyone (not jealous - honest ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 And I thought our 2000 mile, 10 day trip was running the engine in!! www.mycaterham.com here Videos here 96,000 miles -1st 1.6k Supersport, '95 Motor Show car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 See you all there - my first mission weds afternoon/thurs morning is to change the front discs and pads and swap tyres front to rear...... Not driving on the club day unless someone can lend me a 7 for a lap or two, however i'm looking for lots of px laps to prepare for the day after! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Make sure you get an adapter that works in belgium. our "continental" adapter does not fit the sockets. grrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted August 21, 2006 Author Leadership Team Share Posted August 21, 2006 First thing I will need to do when I arrive will be an oil and filter change as part of the running in. Anyone know if there are oil disposal facilities at SPA? Thanks - Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannylt Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Probably... but if not I have some spare empty oil cans you can fill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Newman Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 So have you a mug lined up for disc changing on the Canoe 😬 what is wrong with the current rotors just put some new pads in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative z7 Posted August 21, 2006 Area Representative Share Posted August 21, 2006 Micheal, excellent news *thumbup* I hope everyone has a good day (or two.) As if you wouldn't ❗ I won't be sitting enviously at work ❗ Adil, feeling glum cos I'm not going to Spa ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil.cavanagh Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 and remember there were issues with the hubs last time they came apart... you dont' want to be stuck in the middle of Belgium with an undriveable canwoe! 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Newman Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 no it wont fit on my trailer i would have thought someone with half a brain would do it before embarking on an long journey maybe he is looking for sympathy about the curse when it really is everything to do with poor maintainance 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symmo Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Michael, Good news you have sorted the motor and glad to see you are now doing your bit for the water shortage......... See you in Spa, Paul SY04 MMO Blue/Silver SV and a mop of grey hair behind the wheel...!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Having been up to the circuit this morning, I can confirm there are oil recepticals for old oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks Mav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team Mcalvert Posted August 22, 2006 Author Leadership Team Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mav Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 It's looking pretty good Viv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stijn LUYCK 1 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Today will be the best day of the week ... enjoy it! Tomorrow get your wets out *mad* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elie boone Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Forcast is 16°C rain & showers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopQ1967 Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 What is happening on Friday at Spa? Or is everyone already on the way home then? Cheers, Quirin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry21p Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 well - there was more important maintenance to do before the track day and i thought I'd better give myself something to do on the club day as i'm not allowed to play! Didn't want to change the pads before the TD as there was good amount left on them suitable for the drive (and this week is my first time off). And neil - as i recall, some plonker wrecked the old hubs which is why i had to buy replacements 😬 Anyway - I'm in spa now with my feet up looking forward to tomorrow. Hotel's good - got free wireless internet access here too. Only broke down once on route when a jubilee clip broke and a hose popped off, letting all my coolant escape. Spotted it within seconds, no steam anywhere, just fluids on windscreen and sealed it all back up again and carried on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted August 23, 2006 Share Posted August 23, 2006 Stijn, you will have to ask very nicely if you want your wets tomorrow (they are on my trailer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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