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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by campbell » Wed Mar 22, 2017 10:57 pm

Don't think I got it...
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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by istoo » Thu Mar 23, 2017 10:19 am

Ferg wrote:Tony sent out a mailer to the mail list of last years applicants. Get signed up :thumbs up
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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by anthonyyule » Thu Mar 23, 2017 12:19 pm

campbell wrote:Don't think I got it...
Campbell - have a check can you? - Just so I know if my emails are being received or not.
If not Ill get it resent through to you. Plenty of time to enter - so don't panic just yet; but I would feel more comfortable knowing that my mailshots are getting to their intended audiences :)

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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by campbell » Thu Mar 23, 2017 1:30 pm

Nothing since 2016 event comms Tony.

What domain is it sent from?

Resend and I'll watch for it. Might be a spam false-positive :-/
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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by anthonyyule » Fri Mar 24, 2017 10:43 am

Campbell - PM sent

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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by istoo » Fri Mar 24, 2017 12:48 pm

upload picture of your kart...
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hope tony is in good humour on a Friday :)
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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by Ferg » Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:15 pm

I put a picture of a question mark and said that based on last years efforts it wouldn't be completed until midnight the day before the race. :-D

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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by anthonyyule » Thu Mar 30, 2017 1:22 pm

I have a potential second bite at the soapbox racing cherry for any teams that are interested in a wee bit of pre-RDSF testing. I'm working with the organisers of the Ballater Victoria Week to bring a small bit of RDSF to their annual Parade on Sunday 6th August. If things work out we might try and race some soapbox boxes down the main street (last year during the parade the street was lined about 5-6 deep with spectators). Its not a massive hill - but with a starting ramp to quickly build speed I think it would still be a giggle once we have the chicanes and ramps in place.
Appreciate that Ballater is a bit of a trek for some (twice in August) - but Ill report back once I've finalised the plans and it'll be opened for you all to have a shot if you like.

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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by campbell » Thu Mar 30, 2017 5:16 pm

Would have considered Tony but Team JPS will just be returning from pre-season testing at Pikes Peak, Colorado that weekend ;-)
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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by istoo » Thu Mar 30, 2017 9:15 pm

hillbillies say aye!
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Soapbox tech

Post by campbell » Fri Mar 31, 2017 12:03 am

Just booked Team Digs for the race weekend - Inchmarlo Resort :-)

Aberdeen and The Shire appear very full already so any other travelling crews, take note!
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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by anthonyyule » Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:49 pm

excellent - good man Campbell!

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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by anthonyyule » Wed Apr 05, 2017 12:50 pm

anthonyyule wrote:I have a potential second bite at the soapbox racing cherry for any teams that are interested in a wee bit of pre-RDSF testing. I'm working with the organisers of the Ballater Victoria Week to bring a small bit of RDSF to their annual Parade on Sunday 6th August. If things work out we might try and race some soapbox boxes down the main street (last year during the parade the street was lined about 5-6 deep with spectators). Its not a massive hill - but with a starting ramp to quickly build speed I think it would still be a giggle once we have the chicanes and ramps in place.
Appreciate that Ballater is a bit of a trek for some (twice in August) - but Ill report back once I've finalised the plans and it'll be opened for you all to have a shot if you like.
Looks like this is going to get the go ahead with the organisers and local plod....... 2 soapbox outings in Deeside in the space of 4 weeks... we must be spoiling you :thumbsup

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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by campbell » Tue Jun 27, 2017 3:58 pm

Mk2 is underway.

Sourced a couple of identical Apollo Chaos bikes (appropriate!) from Tam at Recyke-a-bike in Stirling.

James has already helped strip off the brakes and forks.

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Rear chassis mods are next, to find a way to mount the forks "flat" and deal with load-bearing issues.

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Great to be underway but time is tight. Haven't even started on the new steering lashup, lol.
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Re: Soapbox tech

Post by Ferg » Tue Jun 27, 2017 10:20 pm

Looks great Campbell! Looking forward to build updates.

We move house on the Friday before RDSF so the updates to our cart are going to be very limited.

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