TheTurtleshead Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Been looking at the weather... met check has gone from 8.0mm of rain... To 0.8mm and some sun over the last few days! Lets hope it keeps improving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Ordered new T1Rs, decided I'll swap them over before heading down. I'd hate to be stuck on the start line just spinning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Ordered new T1Rs, decided I'll swap them over before heading down. I'd hate to be stuck on the start line just spinning Marginally better than stalling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Marginally, I'm sure I'll be put to shame by pretty much everyone anyway as I've never done a 1/4 mile drag before I'll just pretend I'm trying to pull out of my estate at rush hour or something... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Ordered new T1Rs, decided I'll swap them over before heading down. I'd hate to be stuck on the start line just spinning Marginally better than stalling! This man speaks the truth Talking from bitter experience (clearly) my tyres were close to the markers & I didn't change them thinking they would behave like slicks, instead I was left at the line doing a burnout... Then thinking I stalled the car an trying to start it followed by trying to work out if I toasted my clutch as it nearly dead on the TypeR before poodling along for a (very) late finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Marginally better than stalling! But stalling is marginally better than reversing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 But stalling is marginally better than reversing Is that your plan for keeping the W58 alive? Reverse down the strip (I shouldn't joke, mine will probably self implode now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 W58 Crew, represent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Fairly sure mine's a goner this weekend too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Looks like there's going to be some W58 killing this weekend chaps! I'm pre empting the race for any second hand box for sale on here Saturday evening. *weather dependant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 So er, group buy if anyone has a load of W58s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'll go make sure my spare W58 is ready for sale then:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 I'll go make sure my spare W58 is ready for sale then:) Bring it along, highest bidder on the day gets it, you could make a mint when 4 different boxes break! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Ill use it as an excuse to upgrade to r154 or 6 speed That, or it will sit broken till next year lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Is there a *good* reason we can't use an R153 box from an MR2 or GT4? Surely it can't be much more work than an R154, holds more than a W58 and has similar ratios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich.2211 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Is there a *good* reason we can't use an R153 box from an MR2 or GT4? Surely it can't be much more work than an R154, holds more than a W58 and has similar ratios. Does the engine being transverse in the MR2 and GT4 make any difference? i.e shifter will be in the wrong place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsia Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 That's a mighty good point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 Not looking good at the moment. http://uk.weather.com/weather/weekend-UKXX1389:1:UK But there is still time for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Meiser Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 It isn't looking too bad according to the Met Office - I know not everybody trusts them, but I've found them to be pretty accurate so far this week http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/santa-pod-raceway-bedford#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1382137200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 It isn't looking too bad according to the Met Office - I know not everybody trusts them, but I've found them to be pretty accurate so far this week http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/public/weather/forecast/santa-pod-raceway-bedford#?tab=fiveDay&fcTime=1382137200 Well the afternoon and evening looks good. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
black_widow87 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Ready to roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTurtleshead Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Well the afternoon and evening looks good. Fingers crossed. This, light rain in the morning and clearing up in the afternoon Edit- Actually it looks pretty crap all day now! F'cking weather in this horrible country Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axl Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Fingers and toes crossed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berg Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Looks to be a crap morning but after lunch seems good at the minute What sort of times do fellow na-t guys think is achievable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbt Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Looks to be a crap morning but after lunch seems good at the minute What sort of times do fellow na-t guys think is achievable Don't worry about your time - just keep your fingers crossed it gets to the end without breaking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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