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by 3rd gen steve
Mon Aug 21, 2017 9:59 am
Forum: Opie Oils
Topic: Win 2 tickets to Knockhill - 20th August
Replies: 3
Views: 3931

Just wanted to say a massive thanks to Opie Oils and the David Sleigh Race Team for the tickets. A great day was had by all.
Really enjoyed meeting the team and getting an up close look at the cars. Good action on the track as well.
by 3rd gen steve
Wed Aug 16, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: Opie Oils
Topic: Win 2 tickets to Knockhill - 20th August
Replies: 3
Views: 3931

Also entered. Should be a good day!!
by 3rd gen steve
Wed Feb 22, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trailer/Tow Car advice
Replies: 25
Views: 3917

The other thing to be wary of is the MAM stamp of the trailer. If the tow car is a Saab with an 1800kg limit you need to make sure that the maximum authorised mass of the trailer is 1800kg. If you went to a weigh bridge and found that the weight you were towing was 1700kg but the MAM was 1900kg tha...
by 3rd gen steve
Tue Feb 21, 2017 11:09 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trailer/Tow Car advice
Replies: 25
Views: 3917

The other thing to be wary of is the MAM stamp of the trailer. If the tow car is a Saab with an 1800kg limit you need to make sure that the maximum authorised mass of the trailer is 1800kg. If you went to a weigh bridge and found that the weight you were towing was 1700kg but the MAM was 1900kg that...
by 3rd gen steve
Tue Feb 21, 2017 10:49 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trailer/Tow Car advice
Replies: 25
Views: 3917

You could certainly weld more points on but i think the main issue would be that most modern trailers have removable ramps that get stored inside the bed of the trailer, if they are modified it would have to in a way that would allow them to still be stored securely. Or there is always the option of...
by 3rd gen steve
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trailer/Tow Car advice
Replies: 25
Views: 3917

@3rd gen steve He arranges the trailers we use so he might be able to give some pointers. We have used quite a wide variety of trailers and the main thing I noticed is that when we were using the PRG and Woodford trailers they were much better than the cheaper GT trailers which are a more budget fr...
by 3rd gen steve
Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Exhausts
Replies: 5
Views: 1049

i bought and sold a 5th gen last year - it had a receipt for for over £900 for a full exhaust (excluding manifold) from kwik fit :shock: pretty sure it was a bosal system they fitted. just a warning the cat bolts can be difficult to remove :x id be happy to give you a hand if you need or you could ...
by 3rd gen steve
Tue Sep 20, 2016 2:00 pm
Forum: Lude Profiles
Topic: Merlin's 4G Time Attack Lude
Replies: 1976
Views: 399665

Merlin wrote:Yeah F was tough this year with 5 quite different cars all capable of winning the class on the day.

On the plus side we know there is still more performance we can get from the car.
by 3rd gen steve
Wed Jul 27, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Lude Profiles
Topic: BB1 Scrapyard Dog - first 1/4r mile run
Replies: 530
Views: 99950

Merlin wrote:Wow a fair bit has happened since I have been away, I cant say that I am sorry I missed it all :lol: I have had my fair share of removing gearboxes although Steve has probably done just as many.

To be fair I only really lifted the box in and out, Nick managed everything else himself.
by 3rd gen steve
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:38 am
Forum: New Members
Topic: Suspension arm Ball joint covers
Replies: 3
Views: 1477

Most motor factors should have dust covers in stock. I can buy a pack of 12, in different sizes which come with the clips for holding them in place for about £10. If you do get them make sure they have the metal clips and not the cable ties.

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