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by robin
Wed Jan 10, 2024 2:48 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: Frolic 24 - who's coming? Aug 11-18
Replies: 61
Views: 11019

Re: Frolic 24 - who's coming? Aug 11-18

Book a flight home :-). And don't forget the right drill bit to remove the plates and VIN. Sorted.
by robin
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leccy cars
Replies: 61
Views: 22919

Re: Leccy cars

Hmm. I think I'll pass ;-)
by robin
Wed Sep 20, 2023 9:05 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leccy cars
Replies: 61
Views: 22919

Re: Leccy cars

Yeah, it's a slow burner - 500W I think - ain't gonna hit 90° unless it's in a vacuum :-). It struggles to maintain 18° if the rest of the house isn't heated!
by robin
Tue Sep 19, 2023 5:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Leccy cars
Replies: 61
Views: 22919

Re: Leccy cars

Think I might end up with Octopus. Not by choice like. They just bought Shell Energy I believe. [emoji848] That would be amusing - I just ditched Shell for Octopus and am disputing my final bill with Shell - I wonder if that will now ever be resolved ;-) I plan to move to whatever their dynamic tar...
by robin
Thu Jun 15, 2023 2:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Walshy's Challenge - Great Cause
Replies: 4
Views: 2432

Re: Walshy's Challenge - Great Cause

Thanks for posting, Ed.

Walshy is mad, of course, but fair play to him!
by robin
Mon Feb 20, 2023 8:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Battery Booster for Lithium lightweight sport battery ?
Replies: 4
Views: 2336

Re: Battery Booster for Lithium lightweight sport battery ?

Are you worried about jump starting it or trickle charging it while away from home? There is no one right answer. But your car alternator and ECU have no idea you have a lithium ion battery so in some sense the battery must be similar enough to lead acid. The right answer depends on at least three t...
by robin
Thu Feb 09, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dramathon 21/10/2023
Replies: 5
Views: 2978

Re: Dramathon 21/10/2023

Same guy, different mad :-) ...
by robin
Thu Feb 09, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: French Frolic 2023 Edition
Replies: 40
Views: 15884

Re: French Frolic 2023 Edition

I am not at le mans so will Chunnel over morning of the 13th in preparation for the Dijon kebab shop.
by robin
Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dramathon 21/10/2023
Replies: 5
Views: 2978

Re: Dramathon 21/10/2023

P.s. as I don't come by here that often you can get me on 07973 391 393
by robin
Wed Nov 09, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dramathon 21/10/2023
Replies: 5
Views: 2978

Dramathon 21/10/2023

Hi Folks A few of us are entering this https://www.thedramathon.com/ The more the merrier.. I want to run as part of a 4x10 team but there are other options and more than anything I want everyone who wants to join in to feel welcome. Let me know if interested and I will add you to our WhatsApp group...
by robin
Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: S1 auction
Replies: 32
Views: 11002

Re: S1 auction

If you want a road car the S1 is lovely and probably just about manageable to keep it on the road. Make sure you have a second car. For a track car I wouldn't look older than a VVC S2, ideally the later ones, but they are all pretty much the same. Also the S2 is less loved and probably cheaper than ...
by robin
Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:12 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: S2 slipping clutch
Replies: 12
Views: 4081

Re: S2 slipping clutch

Hi Mike, I would not put the lightweight flywheel on it unless primarily a track car. The standard K's are quite gentle cars in traffic; you're going to find you have to give it some revs every time you pull away if you put the lighter flywheel on it. Remember, when the clutch is up all the rotating...
by robin
Wed Sep 28, 2022 8:07 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: AUTUMN DN – NORDSCHLEIFE - Sept 19 &20
Replies: 24
Views: 7655

Re: AUTUMN DN – NORDSCHLEIFE - Sept 19 &20

It's not cheap, but if you still have a hankering to do the ring I would thoroughly recommend these days - they are well organised and the driving standards are generally high - like a Lotus On Track day people are generally using common sense, lifting off to let you pass, etc. Sure there's the usua...
by robin
Wed Sep 28, 2022 7:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Surrey -> Aberdeen -> Sheffield....any roads you suggest?
Replies: 11
Views: 3231

Re: Surrey -> Aberdeen -> Sheffield....any roads you suggest?

Late to this thread, Edinburgh->Sheffield alternate route is to take the A68 as far as the roundabout at the bottom of Soutra (the really obvious hill with wind farm on it and overtaking lanes up each side), turn left and follow the Coldstream road (A697 I think) all the way to the A1 - you join the...
by robin
Fri Aug 26, 2022 9:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: S1 auction
Replies: 32
Views: 11002

Re: S1 auction

The triathlons had me worried!