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Toastfrenzy's Tin Top, some say...........
- Thread starter Toastfrenzy
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He he, just incase you didn't know, don't use the phrase "turbo barges" on a jap racing forum...
Lol, I feel you got the wrath of what I said Pete! They're very 'straight to the point' aren't they!
Tried both the two different modes - spot and the one with a large rectangle, both when pointing into bright sunlight over expose what's in front of the screen. Never had this problem before but then again never really had many very sunny days the last two years when out on track. Think it'll have to be moved, i'll try it in a different position and see what the difference is.
Almost could've been a dare, pity it wasnt.
Someone has to keep the peace and pick up the pieces! Hope I won't have too next time out, wouldn't like to be the focus of some angry barge driver.
All a bit much really, wasn't going to explain myself , just bait a bit more.
Ah, so you sowed the seed! I didn't like to point them in the direction for all their "French" jokes, all said with the best possible intentions I'm sure.
Anyway, should get the Cadwell write up this weekend (waiting on the driver to get their part written) - with just a bit of qualifying footage to show.
Mine did it at Oulton. Maybe it is just up and down the hills when the sun is out. Tony's is further back in the car and his interior is white so maybe that is enough to stop it happening.
What model do you have? Mine is a GoPro HD 1.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
Pete - mines a hero3 silver and its mounted to the main roll over hoop. You've seen my video of the nurburgring lap, so maybe worth trying mounting it higher up? I always have it in spot mode as well
Yes, going to try it suspened from the hoop next time out. Read lots about leaving it in spot mode when inside cars etc.
Donington entry in for french Trophy October 20th, I'm doing the first 2 races and Sam's going last!
SharkyUK
ClioSport Club Member
Ah - finally some track time (hopefully!)
182cup & 172 racecar
Get in there.
I'll only enter after oulton is out the way.
Hows the engine doing, or haven't you asked.
I'll only enter after oulton is out the way.
Hows the engine doing, or haven't you asked.
Ah - finally some track time (hopefully!)
Yes - that's the plan lol, just unfortunate the way things have worked out. Going to suggest Sam just does two laps in Q, leaving me the lion's share too, as she'll have to start from the back for her race whether she qualifies or not.
Not asked yet, as I left it with Dan on the Sunday after the Cadwell race, it wasn't going to be touched until this week when the engine was coming out, I'll ring - email over the weekend as need to go down during next week to finish off a few bit's in the bay - and with the engine out it'll be a lot easier. The plan was to have it ready for before Dan goes away on holiday or failing that pickup on the week after he returns, leaving plenty of time to get it ready for the 20th October, including a day out on the 13th should we feel the need.
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Another "milestone" achived last week.
Cycled 10,000 miles since Nov 2010, when I started to ride to work.
The £1800 saved in fuel has been put into the Cup.
Cycled 10,000 miles since Nov 2010, when I started to ride to work.
The £1800 saved in fuel has been put into the Cup.
Nice one Pete thats a good way of looking at it.. £1800 big ones.
182cup & 172 racecar
I walk to work and back, everyday, all year round.
you need a "pedo meter" then, lols.
Even I could manage that with your proximity to work
Even I could manage that with your proximity to work
Lol.
Good work Pete, a good saving indeed as well as keeping yourself in good health!
182cup & 172 racecar
Even I could manage that with your proximity to work
Na, bet you would still drive there.
Pete, that's like going to Australia. You just need to come back now.
Thinking why would I come back, plus it would take another 2.5 years.
Thanks Hoofy, I don't use Strava - as I have a windows phone and Strava not Windows friendly (the last time i looked). I use Sports-tracker.
Finding the time is a problem for most - I'd be in a car on the way to work or coming home so don't have to find the time, couldn't do it otherwise.
Had a quick email catch up with Dan earlier and will more than likely be picking the car up next week\weekend just in time for Donington, though already not looking forward to the packing up and getting home late (after getting there for a 7:30 sign on).
182cup & 172 racecar
Going to be a long day Pete.
182cup & 172 racecar
Fri eve for me, looks like there will be some good racing.
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
You and Helen coming to the pub then?!
182cup & 172 racecar
NorthloopCup
ClioSport Moderator
I'll get you on the Jägerbulls! Lol!
182cup & 172 racecar
Fight!!!
Too long, might see if there are any Travel lodges, now that my M & D have sorted a bigger house (downsized and realised it's not all that and upsized again) and can overnight H & S for us.
Looking forward to it Dinger - though I'm not so bright at o'fcuk o'clock in the AM
The mini stuff Sat eve looks interesting as there are no lights round Donington that I've seen?
Oooh taptalk for windows is out, just installed....hmmmm it takes some getting used to.
And so it continues, took myself off the grid for the FT Donington race and put myself on the reserve list.
Got some issues with the gearbox, even though both Tony and James have more or less said run it as it is. I don't want to risk the race fee and then the repair bill should the worst happen for the sake of a £150 -£200 gearbox check.
Got some synchro issues (only now I know these won't lead to terminal failure!) never really experienced crunching gears, in my 1960 tractor yes, I suspected the worse in the Cup. Also all the gears seem to have moved to the right. 1st is in the same place 2nd is where 4th is, go for 4th and it takes you to almost to 2nd (have to make the selection for 4th) , 4th is under the drivers seat and 5th is near to the steering column. It's not just me as Dan commented on the weird gear locations.
Coupled with my previous gear selection issues i'm not risking it.
Hopefully the gearbox will be out Mon\Tue down to Agency on Wed morn and back in the same day.
Only problem is, the Donington race is now at capacity - 36 runners so unlikely to get back on the grid.
Got some issues with the gearbox, even though both Tony and James have more or less said run it as it is. I don't want to risk the race fee and then the repair bill should the worst happen for the sake of a £150 -£200 gearbox check.
Got some synchro issues (only now I know these won't lead to terminal failure!) never really experienced crunching gears, in my 1960 tractor yes, I suspected the worse in the Cup. Also all the gears seem to have moved to the right. 1st is in the same place 2nd is where 4th is, go for 4th and it takes you to almost to 2nd (have to make the selection for 4th) , 4th is under the drivers seat and 5th is near to the steering column. It's not just me as Dan commented on the weird gear locations.
Coupled with my previous gear selection issues i'm not risking it.
Hopefully the gearbox will be out Mon\Tue down to Agency on Wed morn and back in the same day.
Only problem is, the Donington race is now at capacity - 36 runners so unlikely to get back on the grid.
182cup & 172 racecar
You never know Pete.
Cub.
ClioSport Moderator
Fingers crossed a space opens up.
Gutted for you Pete, hope you get it sorted. Im trying to get onto the grid on Sunday..
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WRX
Testing might be Friday, there's racing on Saturday too.:rasp:Just testing
(Just testing)
182cup & 172 racecar
The race is on Sunday ?
sorry I meant testing you (joking)
WRX
Yeah I know, that's why I put it too in brackets lol.sorry I meant testing you (joking)
