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Author: | Dolly-Nut [ Thu Mar 31, 2016 1:25 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Trust you to pipe up! I'm going to start building another engine tomorrow, I highly doubt it will be ready in time however. If the next one breaks it will be getting a Redtop, Duratec, 4AGE or F20C. |
Author: | Dolly-Washer [ Thu Mar 31, 2016 9:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Email has gone out with the groups and who is in them- it seems 'us lot' are all in together. Looking forward to it!! I will be in the lovely black, white and rust dolomite (be kind I focussed on the mechanical side) Rob |
Author: | cliftyhanger [ Fri Apr 01, 2016 11:17 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
I am just worried that the new prop for my spitfire isn't here yet. Ordered 2 1/2 weeks ago, apparently they had to get some flanges made! but it should be here today, fit tomorrow and test the new diff/shafts then MoT Monday, a service if I have time and stick some fuel in it. What could possibly go wrong? Backup is the Toledo, but that has done only a few hundred miles with the "new" drivetrain, and the suspension is too high at the front by 2" (odd, as it was lower with the OHV engine, or maybe i was imagining that) Back to the day, I see there is breakfast on offer. Any good? Tea available during the day? You can see what my priorities are! |
Author: | Dolly-Washer [ Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:03 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Good luck with getting it all done Clive! if its any consolation I've still yet to change my rear shock for a new one, fit the exhaust and get it MOT'd!! They usually have bacon sandwiches being handed out when you first get there which isn't half bad- they do breakfasts but never had one so can't comment. Tea however they definitely do! |
Author: | cliftyhanger [ Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:44 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Thanks! I can rest easy. Well, once the spit is done. Just regretting the way I fitted the rear callipers, all a faff and my eyesight has got worse since I originally did it... |
Author: | Carledo [ Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:24 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Oil and filter changed - check! New non leaking fuel pressure regulator - check! Rear brake self adjusters reset - check! New MoT with no advisories - check! All I need now is some nice weather to apply some wax! No nasty surprises is the free gift that comes with a car which is used frequently! (and has a Vauxhall engine) Steve |
Author: | Dolly-Nut [ Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Steve we all know how insane your Vauxhall engine is you dont need to remind us every year. Hopefully i will get some track time in tomorrow at the Spring action day and see if mine blows up. |
Author: | 80Sprint [ Sun Apr 03, 2016 5:07 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
How did it go Dan? Hope you have better luck than last year. I'll be near the back as I have done nothing to improve my suspension set up which has quite a bit of under steer. That's if I get through noise... . I am always nervous of pushing too hard as well. Just hope to have some fun and get me and the car home in one piece. |
Author: | Dolly-Nut [ Sun Apr 03, 2016 8:52 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Have a look on YouTube i uploaded a video. Good overall minus a coolant leak from that damn bypass tube!! Got my track tyres ready for next week now too. |
Author: | Mad Mart [ Mon Apr 04, 2016 5:21 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
I've just got back from the MoT station and the Track Sprint flew through the Mot test. To be fair though I only had one outing to the Combe last year so probably hundred or so miles tops since the last MoT test. So after the engine rebuild about eight months ago, I fitted four new Yoko A 539s and put new brake pads on at the weekend. |
Author: | Dolly-Nut [ Mon Apr 04, 2016 8:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
I was seriously considering those tyres Mart as i can get them cheap through work. It'll be interesting to see what they're like. |
Author: | cliftyhanger [ Thu Apr 07, 2016 6:44 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Bit of a request about Tuesday.... I am taking my daughter (Molly) along. However, as I would consider myself a bit of a novice at trackday stuff, I am hoping that she may be able to get a session or two with other more experienced drivers. I should add she is 18, small and handily light! Well housetrained too Cheers Clive |
Author: | Mad Mart [ Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:09 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
I will have an empty passenger seat. |
Author: | cliftyhanger [ Thu Apr 07, 2016 9:10 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Brilliant! I am sure she would enjoy a few laps with somebody who knows how to pedal.... |
Author: | Carledo [ Thu Apr 07, 2016 12:47 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: All Triumph track day at Castle Coombe 2016 |
Quote: I will have an empty passenger seat.
As will I!Steve |
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