Mcalvert

OK, Ok, this could just as well be posted in TechTalk as here, but I'm asking the Speed fraternity...

One of the benefits that I have heard many people refer to when running wider front tyres (Kuhmo's in 215 profile) is that the braking is much improved, to the point that locking the front wheels is not easy to do.

I've unfortunately never really found this, and really noticed at Harewood yesterday that I seemed to be locking the fronts pretty much everywhere. Now I'll readily admit that this may be hamfistedness on my behalf, but it could also suggest that the front is over-braked / the rear under-braked?

H5 URH is fitted with Alcon 4 pots at the front, running (I THINK) RS15 pads. The rear are "standard" Caterham pads, What are my options? I'm thinking of either more aggressive pads on the rear, or a brake bias system?

Thoughts appreciated - Michael.

Rob - I'm sure someone living closer to you wll offer, but if not, no problem!

Michael.

Hope you're having a good trip - The "Alice (who the **** is Alice) seveners are staying down the road. Unfortunately we are already 2 cars down, being repaired/recovered.

Enjoy the wine & sun but who are you :-)

Michael

Great stuff Grahame Really chuffed for you.

Looking forward to a proper Class 3 battle at the weekend 😬

Michael.

Who's the driver adorning the June calendar photo, and what's the venue 🤔

Michael.

Sounds silly but are you sure you haven't left any tools by the bulkhead? I had exactly this when I was interrupted putting the car away after doing some work. I had left a stubby screwdriver under the bonnet which was just the right size to block the upper steering column until I forced it out, but of course rolled back in again to block it again later.

Michael

Dmw - do tell us more? Was this grassy excursion on your second timed run? Oh, and are you going to Epynt?

No particular reason for asking of course, just idle curiosity :-)

Michael

Well, I'll start off with what happened with the Class 3 and 4 records.

On the first timed run, Tom Price not only beat his dad, but broke the class 3 record (Mike Sankey, 52.00) with a 51.98.

Second timed run, Richard Price went one better and lowered the record to a 51.8 something I believe (sorry, don't have exact time in front of me).

Mike Sankey then reclaimed a MIRA class record for himself by winning class 4 with a new best time.

A great, hot, day, only marred by somewhat chaotic morning practice sessions where cars were encouraged to go out in "random" order (which just meant long queues).

Gary

I think the official policy is that the 3 passes are for you and 2 pit lane assistants, as "spectators" are not supposed to be allowed. Never seen it enforced however although I think the 'no under 18s' is. I've got a spare pass if you need one - let me know!

Michael

Edited by - Mcalvert on 17 May 2010 14:18:05

Only a very few since it was not easy to photograph and compete, but still a reminder of what a beautiful venue this is. here

Again, Blatmail me if anyone wants a full resolution version.

Roll on Curborough 😬

Michael.

Photos from Llandow here

If anyone wants full resolution copies, feel free to Blatmail me.

Cracking weekend - Roll on Curborough - Michael.

If those checks are OK then it's probably one of the internal throttle return springs has broken and is blocking the butterflies in the carbs from closing. Not a job to fix at the roadside unfortunately ☹️

Best of luck and let us know how you get on. Michael.

_{DO NOT TRY TO GO FLAT INTO "NO NAME" AND TURN IN TOO SOON}

Michael

Hi Roger - hope you and Barbara are well - I take if from your location that the move to France has happened successfully?

Anyway, I believe that (many) early chassis did not have the mounting points for a rear ARB - my 1991 chassis certainly did not. It's something that Arch offered me to fit, as did James Whiting. I never bothered because I find the car set up fine without one.

All the best - Michael.

I know Shaun has done a lot of investigation into this and can give you chapter and verse. I think he's away this w/e though...

Michael.

Yes, you can loosen the clamp between the uppen and lower steering colums to adjust the reach.

Just make sure you so the clamp up properly afterwards (plenty of posts on the subject, from memory the advice is to tighten down the central grub screw and lock with the nut before doing up the two outside bolts.)

Michael.

Potentially spoken for

Michael

Very good condition, black, zipped in 2, for std De Dion car. No tillet ears or cut-out for Petty Strut. £60

Michael.

Linked to here

Michael.

Mike - If Carl does not go for this, I would be interested - let me know

Michael.

Dave - YHM

Michael.