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Castle Combe – the Dick Mayo Sprint (29th July 2017). My first time at Castle Combe – its so big - its so wide! After the single track hillclimb circuits of Manor Farm and Wiscombe Park this was like driving on a 10 lane freeway. It was really nice to see a good collection of Clio's...

Clay Pigeon Sprint - July 16th 2017 Another great day at Clay Pigeon - this time the event was organised by Torbay Motor Club. There is something about this small, friendly venue that I really like: its basically a kart circuit so as a motor racing circuit I don't think it will win any awards...

Sorry I don't have any experience of List 1A tyres... If I was looking for a tyre advantage then I would look at the reviews for some of the more obscure tyres - something like the Cooper Zeon CS Sport. What about the Kumho range? I used to swear by the Kumho Ecsta V700 until it became a List...

Hoorah!!! New driver's door fitted after hitting the straw bales at Manor Farm hillclimb - The local bodyshop in Dorchester did the repairs for me and I think it worked out quite reasonable. My wife has had her Peugeot repaired there several times so I was confident they would do a good job...

It would fit nicely into modified production rather than 'sports libre' . Don't forget you need a HANS device for Mod Prod or Libre. Let me know if you want to borrow one ... I have a Schroth medium in storage. What wheels and tyres will you have on for Portreath?

Looks very good. Love the cage. Has the TT gone to a new home yet? What size wheels are you going for? 17 inch? G

Thanks .... yes it is short, narrow and a bit bumpy in places but it's on my doorstep and the lunch time catering is good :-) I hadn't planned to be at Gurston but I've entered the Clay Pigeon sprint on the 16th July and the Dick Mayo sprint at Castle Combe on the 29th. I think Gurston may...

Thanks Mark...... Sadly I think the trusty old Thermos is a write-off...... I thought about trying to knock the dents out but there is a big kink in the inner metal sleeve and I think the seal is broken near the top. Reminds me of an old blonde joke - A redhead, a brunette and a blonde...

Yes, my thoughts exactly. After bending my car I promise not to call you a 'hooligan' any more..... :-)

Re.. composite doors..... Sadly for 'road going series production' classes the rules are I can't have composite doors ..... even the door trim has to be in place. ]

I took it around to my local bodyshop man / mate this morning and his advice was I would get a better / cheaper job replacing the door. You can't see it in the picture but there is a split in the metal just below the mirror. Those straw bales are darned heavy......

Manor Farm Hillclimb - Saturday 10th June and Sunday 11th June. Saturday 10th The Manor Farm hillclimb is a small, friendly event run jointly by 3 motor clubs - Torbay, Taunton and Burnham. Its at Charmouth on the south coast and only about 25 miles from my home in Dorset. The course is...

Mounting evidence showing that Racing Blue is indeed the fastest colour .....

I have a lot of negative camber on the front...... maybe that affects it. I'm no expert on suspension geometry :-) Also is there a difference between the 172 rack and the 182 rack? The gearing is certainly different .... you never hit 4th gear whilst I needed it on both straights. Are...

Hi - interesting comment re the line into the chicane. I have tried both lines but feel more comfortable entering from the right hand side of the road :-) Quite a lot of 'fails' last weekend - I usually hang two wheels off the circuit in several places but last weekend I had to curb (sic) my...

Hi Nathan RE: 'They said I can't enter A3 due to not having a rollcage. And to be in that class I need a HANS device.'. Yes, it is confusing :-) Two things to be aware of - 1) The difference between Category and Class: The category is the broad set of definitions and rules imposed by the...

To add to the @Brushwood69 comments - Headlining, front and rear door cards, rear seats, dashboard etc have to remain fitted (Blue Book regulation - 11.4.6. Interior trim must remain fitted (except floor carpets/mats)') Exhausts are free but you do need a CAT fitted (sports or full): (Blue...

Ditto ... I have a Gopro and never used their software.

I concur that editing your video on a laptop/computer is probably essential if you want to edit / modify / enhance your videos. I use bog standard / free Microsoft Movie Maker which comes with Windows 10 and gives you the ability to - Add still photographs into the movie; Add titles / credits...

All the Clios from the Llandow Sprint, photos courtesy of Bristol Pegasus Motor Club - Mark Tozer - Peter O'Connor (Trophy) - Rob 'Hooligan' Thomson - Wynne Morgan (Williams Clio) - Andrew Bisping (Clio 200) - Yours Truly ... three wheeling - Back on 4 wheels - Full gallery of...

Hi Nathan..... Mark T had entered the Bristol MC Clio Cup Championship class. He won his class but I think I was a couple of seconds faster. But to be fair he was on slow List 1A tyres as required for the Clio Cup Championship ...... :-)

Llandow Sprint - 13th May 2017 I was told that it always rains in Wales: well Saturday the 13th May was a dry day and provided a good day's fun at Llandow – tinted with a bit of sadness in the late afternoon. First the good news: The journey to Wales went well - they even take credit cards...

Monkeys Jump roundabout near McDonalds ..... With a Powerflow exhaust. Sounded good.

Good point .... I think the refurb box is a sensible option. The basic gearbox rebuild kit is over £300 .... before any gears, selectors, labour costs etc. Therefore I believe that makes the PMS box's good value.

Quick Update: Its been a while since the last update following Wiscombe Park: M100CUP was a bit poorly in the gearbox department – it jumped out of first gear on one of the tyre warming sessions before the start line at Wiscombe. Was it the gearbox bearings? Was it the gearbox mounts? What's...

I'm intrigued. .... how can you tell from the photo?

Thanks for all the feedback...... it gave me a really good start point. I had a good chat with a very knowledgeable guy at PMS this lunchtime. His advice was ... Double check the dogbone mount (the harsh treatment it gets at tyre warming / off the line can cause things to move, pulling the car...

The car is a 2005 Clio 182 cup..... it jumped out of first gear last weekend and I think it can only get worse. I have a break from competition for a few weeks so now seems a good time to refresh the 'box. I'm thinking of a kit that includes at a minimum some new bearings, synchos and seals...

Good question..... its not uphill and I think I may have misled you: There is a bridge in the way of the timing gear so I don't think the 'launch' distance is a true 64 feet at Wiscombe. So i don't think you can compare the launch times between Wiscombe and, say, Aintree. Does this make...

Glorious Wiscombe! Wiscombe Park is a gem of a motorsport venue... it is in picturesque rural Devon not far from Honiton and I think on a sunny day it is my idea of heaven. Even the beer tent has a selection of real ales from Ottery Brewery so its well worth a visit just for the catering and...