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Looking well now!

Oh ok. Guess it depends if diffs etc are available for the jb3

Maybe you should contact these guys, this looks pretty rapid! I reckon I would just try and build a spare engine over time. Set of cams, some head work, maybe a skim if you can get away with it, then some ITBs and a decent exhaust if you can find one, see where that gets you. Should go well...

You're right in reality, pretty unlikely to get checked. Think I'm just old fashioned though. Don't see the satisfaction of you get a pot for winning the 2.0 class in a car bigger than 2.0. You're just cheating yourself really.

All depends on risk vs. reward I guess. If Motorsport UK found out, you would obviously be excluded from the event you were on, but I wouldn't be surprised if you suffered a ban or something too. Wouldn't be much fun for me, knowing I had an advantage through dishonesty, though I'm sure there...

Yeah I've heard that a combination can work well. The Escort just has four spots and will probably stay that way but, when the next build starts, I think I might look into doing four spots in a lamp pod then, as you say, do some LEDs at fog level. Not urgent really though, as we don't have many...

What sort of light bar did you use? Have wondered about trying one, but I'm a bit cheap lol

Ring taxi is well worth it. It's the best way to experience it in reality, as you will be going much faster than you could ever manage yourself. I seem to remember the excess was a good few grand, but can't recall exactly. A friend of mine used to hire, but now just uses his own (relatively...

I'd recommend doing it at least once. I would have thought it would be bucket list stuff for virtually all petrol head to be honest. Just take it steady, drive well within your limits, avoid going out at the busiest times and, the chances are, you will be absolutely fine. I don't know anyone who...

It's pretty free when it comes to that sort of thing. I've seen Mini engines with 16v bike heads on them and there are plenty of cars running engines from MIllington and Smith and Jones, which are basically bespoke. Stay under 2.5-litres and you can get away with most stuff really. That would...

The modern cars do seem to suit a more measured driving style. While an icon, McRae's style would look rather slow and outdated in the modern WRC I suspect. I have often wondered if he'd have been able to adapt. The advancements in tyres and suspension are incredible across all motorsport...

Yeah. A friend of mine once flew out and hired a car to come and meet us. It took him about two hours to drive from one side of Adenau to the other on Car Freitag ? Yeah you're definitely right on the laps thing. Though at Easter I am always amazed at how quiet it is by the Sunday.

Yeah castle is worth a look. Would also recommend having a walk around the track as much as possible. Some nice spots you can get to. I'd probably say the opposite to be honest. You're right, there are a lot of heroes, but they're the best time to go if you want to soak up the experience. We...

Glad it's not just me that thinks Pistenklaus is totally overrated. The place is quite cool with all the memorabilia on the walls, but the food is decidedly average. I love Ali babas ? There's an Asian restaurant in Adenau too, think it's close to Ali babas, thought that was pretty decent...

Definitely get a thread up, love a good rally build!

Understandable. I know where you're coming from, and I know what it's like to want to compete in a car you like, rather than just picking the obvious one. It's nice to see more shapes on the stages, rather than endless Escorts, Corsas and Micras, so I can't criticise you for wanting to try...

Might be a bit of a challenge, as most people will default to the 2.0-litre models for motorsport. Only competition use I'm aware of for the smaller capacity engines is the S1600 Clio, but not sure if any of that would be compatible with the 1400. Much of it might be a bit extreme for a more...

Looking good now!

Last ones... Was a good day, despite the weather. If you're from the area (or if you're not), I would definitely recommend it. There's nothing like seeing these cars in action on real roads.

Some videos from the same place: One more...

Couple of terrible phone pictures from the Little Bromley spectator zone: Videos to follow...

Few more: To be continued again...

Went down to this last Sunday, so thought I would share a couple of pictures and videos. For those who don't know, legislation was passed a couple of years back to allow public roads to be closed for sporting events, without the need for an act of parliament. This means that local authorities...

Let me know when you're ready to sell lol

It's not stated explicitly, you have to work it out. It's Gross Vehicle Weight minus Gross Train Weight. More details here: https://ntta.co.uk/law/law/towing-capacity

Saw loads of old cars out and about today, thought there must be some stuff on. Shame it clashed with the Corbeau Seats Rally near Clacton. There was only going to be one winner there lol

When I went to GB in 2017, we only managed to do two stages on the Saturday. You couldn't park within four miles of the middle one we wanted to go to, so just had to go straight to the last one. Llandudno was pretty darn busy last year too. It is starting to pull the crowds again. I agree the...

Yep, lots of people here that need to go and see the new cars. I think they would appreciate them a lot more if they saw them in real life. Saying that, a top level WRC driver could make a 1.1 Fiesta look epic. Yeah it definitely is. You're right, I think a lot of the turbo stuff has...

Yeah very much so. The challenge is finding a cheap one, as I really can't justify spending £6k+ on a base car. Need to find a slightly rough one that's been repaired, which is a challenge. I considered a DS3 THP or a 208 GTI (partly because you can source R5 replica panels fairly cheaply ?)...