Banger racing 5th

[solarman216]

Had a bad day today, prepping the car (Rover 400) all went well till last thing to do was kick the exhaust off, done no prob with reciprocating hack saw, started it up, ran like a bag of bones, (we left this one fuel injected cos they have baned our twin Honda carb setup and we have not got a spare Webber twin choke) guess the management system did not like the lack of back pressure, it was getting dark and I now had to put the exhaust back, finished well after dinner time, not impressed at all, but it is at least running better now, although the clutch is weak, so will have to be careful tomorrow, will try and get some pics for you all to see, bed now, early start tomorrow, hate early starts, Rick

[briggie]

thought you sold the 400 ?

[kbekl]

thought you sold the 400 ?

guess it wasn't picked up then lol :doh;)

[solarman216]

So did I but the guy never sent the deposit, so now its a banger, Rick

[briggie]

what you need is a old lada riva 1500 , not fast , but built like a tank mate

[solarman216]

what you need is a old lada riva 1500 , not fast , but built like a tank mate
ORCI probably would not allow them, they are phasing out Mondao's as they are too hard, Rick

[solarman216]

Well had a good day, 1st race stuffed NS track rod & drive shaft, and bent OS rear wheel 30 degrees after 4 laps, 2nd race sorted track rod & shaft, but another 4 laps and rolled it, (4 rolls), 3rd race got spun on top bend after 3 laps stalled it and battery gone no start, but at least I have a car for Arena Essex next week end, just got to do some repairs first, Rick

[zippy656]

what no pics

[solarman216]

what no pics

Pics I hope, Rick

[solarman216]

First two of nice tidy motor before the start.

[solarman216]

On the grid, waiting for the off.

[solarman216]

3 Races later.

[solarman216]

After rolling (4 rolls) I am told, I just remember being on the side struggling to get out of the harness, as my goggles had come off and had eyes full of crud.

[solarman216]

Never thought I would ever bend that roof plate, takes 2 to lift it up there, on the last race I had to keep my head to the left as roof has come down.

[solarman216]

Roll cage and harness fixings stood up well, no problems there this time, I have been known to pull the harness out of the floor, so now fix to roll cage bolts.

[solarman216]

But the steering wheel is still in the right place so this motor will be racing at Arena next Sunday.

[BigBlack]

Jesus... rather you then me mate!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[makeitfit]

Good job mate :D
I used to grass track in minis (that's the little car NOT the little skirt :augie )
Wife wont let me anymore so the 4x4 is the nearset I get now :doh
Enjoy :cool:

[solarman216]

Good job mate :D
I used to grass track in minis (that's the little car NOT the little skirt :augie )
Wife wont let me anymore so the 4x4 is the nearset I get now :doh
Enjoy :cool:

Never done any grass track, only been doing bangers for 11 months, but you have to do something to get a buzz, life would be a bit drab otherwise dont you think, anyway I enjoy it and suprisingly so does the wife but she did get a bit concerned when I rolled, and to my disapointment did not get any pictures, never mind there is always next time, Rick

[makeitfit]

Lifes too short not to get a buzz her n there:augie
I get mine racing cats now (not the 4 legged furry ones):D
Keep it up :naughty

[solarman216]

Lifes too short not to get a buzz her n there:augie
I get mine racing cats now (not the 4 legged furry ones):D
Keep it up :naughty

cats??????

[makeitfit]

cats??????

You know's it :D
This is what I race
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[solarman216]

Wow that is something else, so who knows if I get fed up with bangers ???????, Rick

[Timbo_1975]

So what is considered the "best" (toughest, reliable-ist?) wagon of choice ???

[solarman216]

So what is considered the "best" (toughest, reliable-ist?) wagon of choice ???
Not easy to answer that one, mondao's are hard but suffer engine problems, with an escort engine and honda carbs fantastic but wont be allowed to race mondao's next year, nor volvos they are too hard compared to most other cars on the track so they are reconned to have an unfair advantage, primeras are good and reliable as are hondas, my next car will be a honda, model just depends an what they have at the scrappie, Rick