The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

2F45T4U wrote: How much fuel should I have in my car to last the day?

atleast one tank full, two would probably be good.

The quicksprint is being started on on 04 March...might be tight...

I should be ok with a tank full as the circuit is only about 30 miles from me, but may need a top up on the way home. What I have found is that you need to keep the tank above the quarter mark or you will start drawing air through the fuel lines (baffled tank would be nice). As you're coming quite a long distance Adam, I would top up just before you get to the circuit.

Alun, the event will probably be full by then. Best give them a ring & see what happens in the event of a cancellation?

There's a Shell station on the A46 (J18 M4) just before the turn off onto the A420 that does Optimax, but it is stupidly expensive. I do know a BP station a few miles the other side of Colerne that does Ultimate though, which might be a better bet.

Cheers for that Dave.

Well the track is about 90 miles from me. I'm thinking if I fill the tank before I leave by the time I get to the track I'll still have about 2/3-3/4ish of a tank left, run on that until it gets lower, nip out to a petrol station if need be?

2F45T4U wrote:Well the track is about 90 miles from me. I'm thinking if I fill the tank before I leave by the time I get to the track I'll still have about 2/3-3/4ish of a tank left, run on that until it gets lower, nip out to a petrol station if need be?

You won't want to leave once you get there, and the nearest petrol station is about 20 minutes away if you know the roads...

Borrow a 5 gallon petrol can from work & bung it in yer car (full of course).

good plan

Now here is the dilemma; Wales playing France at home on the 15th...if car is ready and if we get a place will we be able to get to Wetsgate St by 5pm?

Should be possible on a normal day down the M4 in about an hour from Colerne, but on a match day you would be better coming off onto the A48 and driving in through the Docks. Grandslam decider eh?

Any more takers? If we get 3 more we all get free instruction by proper drivers.

Robin - Dolly Sprint - CT
Jon & Di - Dolly Sprint - TDC/CT
Martin - Dolly Sprint - TDC/CT
Paul - Dolly Sprint - CT
Neil - RX7 or Jenson Healey - TDC
Neil's Bro - Dolly Sprint - TDC
Adam - Dolly Sprint TDC

Not long now

I have a feeling it may be the end of my Dolomite, I'll try not to wipe you lot out

Has everyone received their confirmation email with directions etc. on it?

Mart,

Am I still OK to come along and watch? I want to see Adam's car explode (I have a video camera...)