OK I have tried to do this before but I will try again but it shuts down after October.
It may be fully booked but I will try to book Saturday 24th or Sunday 25th october.
So who is interested in doing a Grand Prix event? only say yes if you will commit to going on this weekend.
Here is the link. http://www.westonlodgeshootingground.co.uk/off-road-karting
If I don't get much of a response then I will forget this one.
I will need a commitment really soon please.
Thankyou. :)
Sorry, with so much work on the car now, the budget is gonna take a real hit, so I'm afraid i have to decline.
Don't this would be a good idea for me, with 2 worn vertebra in my neck from past sporting mishaps, I cant even go on the large rides at theme parks without suffering the following day. :'( Looks tons of fun though. :P
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Thanks for letting me know guys.
Is there no takers for this then?
Sorry not for me Col. I would rather go for the more sedate indoor carting as long as I can get into one, and out of course :-[
It does look fun but I think that 'dust' in the video may well be 'wet freezing cold mud' come October Colin!
Well I'm a
YES
Does anybody else want to WIMP OUT or do we have men in this club? :P :P :P :P :P
Ian
I'm a maybe - need to check with the boss. Just had a look at the link - it says they service the karts over the winter closed season so they are all perfect for the spring - does that mean they'll be falling to bits at the end of October???
I am a definite yes if it is on the 24th and a possible if it is the 25th.
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 20, September, 2015, 10:09:53 PM
It does look fun but I think that 'dust' in the video may well be 'wet freezing cold mud' come October Colin!
Not scared od a bit of mud are you? :o You do get overall's & that's part of the fun. ;D I'm not expecting for us to take the kit cars this time of year unless you want too that is. ;D
So far we Have Moleman, Ian & jmad. :(
You can invite a mate to join us if you wish? :)
Any more then? or is Ian right?
I'm trying to set aside as much time as possible in October for my engine swap. Hoping to get the engine re-built by the end of Sept and then the car will probably be off the road for most of Oct to swap the engine, gearbox, driveshafts, ECU/engine loom, full gearchange mechanism, radiator, cooling fan, inline thermostat and also the steering rack.
As my garage is too small to work in I'll be doing all the work outside (and hopefully rolling the car in/out of the garage) so I'd like to get it done before the depths of winter...
As such I'm probably a no for the dirt karts (reluctantly). Call me a wimp if you want...
If any clever club member can build me a bionic right shoulder and left elbow then I could make it, but I can't see that happening soon somehow depsite the club being full of clever d... er people! ;D :P
QuoteIf any clever club member can build me a bionic right shoulder and left elbow then I could make it, but I can't see that happening soon somehow depsite the club being full of clever d... er people! ;D :P
Okay,
That sounds like a project! It can't be much harder than panel beating and setting an ECU? :P :P :P
We could get you one of those bolt on steering wheel knob things that you use on forklifts mate? :)
I will ask a few friends to see if I can add some numbers but if not then this may be dead in the water. :'(
I had one of them on my old Rav4 mate, bloody brilliant!! They use them it that car trial thingy where you fling the car around into marked out imaginary garages and through coned sections etc in a car park. Anyone know what it's called cos the old dementia has kicked in again and I've forgotten!
I posted a video of someone doing it in a 7 type car a while back too. ??? ??? ???
Autotest???
Quote from: Facial Hair Optional on 22, September, 2015, 09:52:29 PM
I had one of them on my old Rav4 mate, bloody brilliant!! They use them it that car trial thingy where you fling the car around into marked out imaginary garages and through coned sections etc in a car park. Anyone know what it's called cos the old dementia has kicked in again and I've forgotten!
I posted a video of someone doing it in a 7 type car a while back too. ??? ??? ???
Autotesting - FHO :D
Cheers Adrian
Its a steering knob, not to be confused with a knob-head!
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YES!!! Autotest, well done Ian and Adrian! Has anyone ever done one? (I can see the naughty step calling me again!)
Carbon fibre look-y-like-y too Ian, suits you sir!!!
OK FHO get back on that naughty step. :D
So is it really only 3 of us for this? :(
How many drivers do you need to make this work Colin?
It's not expensive at £36/40 depending on numbers.
I may come but I'd have to see how my shoulder etc is nearer the day really. Having it injected again on the 5th and am gonna ask for another course of anti inflammatorys this week too. It takes so bloody long to get in to see a doctor these days.
As I recall these are two seat buggies - happy to drive and throw loads of mud at my passenger!
Now come on ANY MEN OUT THERE?
Moleman I am sure that between us we should be able to find some men outside the club and perhaps some ladies who are up for anything!
Ian
Quote from: Iancider on 23, September, 2015, 10:49:33 PM
...... and perhaps some ladies who are up for anything!
Ian
If only eh mate, if only! ;)
I will ring them tomorrow to see what the minimum numbers needed for this. :(
As you have guessed 3 it not enough. Does any one got any friends that would like to do this?
I will ask around Colin
Any more for this as time is running out. :)
I made a mistake and put my two extra volunteers on the Karting Thread - they are Dirt Buggy volunteers!
Does that make it work?
Ian
I will ring them tomorrow Ian to see if 5 is enough.
If it is then I will book it for Saturday 24th,
So far we have Moleman
Jmad
Iancider +2
Are you sure there is no one else up for this?
This is now booked for Saturday 24th October for 2.30pm so please be there for 2pm.
I will need £10 deposit from everyone now please with £30 to pay on the day
You can either pay by Bank Transfer, Pay pal or send me a cheque so please PM me how you would like to pay.
Each driver competes in 4 races of 5 laps each. 8)
So far we have Moleman = £10 deposit paid.
Jmad +1 = £20 deposit paid
Iancider +2 = £10 deposit paid
Weston Lodge Shooting Ground
Coast Road
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 8JX
Tel: 01275 842225
I have one more willing victim, is it ok to add another name? If it is I will transfer another £10.
Thanks 8)
Ok cool. I will ring them & let you know.
Any more for this? Go on don't be shy!
Quote from: jmad on 12, October, 2015, 11:39:06 AM
I have one more willing victim, is it ok to add another name? If it is I will transfer another £10.
Thanks 8)
Hi mate I can add another 2 people so yes he can mate. 8)
Would anyone else like the last space? 8)
Hi, Have just transferred another £10 so its jmad +1
OK thanks mate. 8)
Still one spot left.
Is there still a spot available? If there is I'll take it. Cheers
Yes that is fine. See you next week then fromeflyer. 8)
Don't forget it is this Saturday. 8)
Please be there at 2pm so we will be ready to start at 2.30pm
Weston Lodge Shooting Ground
Coast Road
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 8JX Tel: 01275 842225
This is a all weather sport so it will go ahead if it's raining. They will provide wet weather or dry weather overalls so all you will need to bring is some footwear you don't mind getting dirty.
People who are going = Moleman = £10 deposit paid.
Jmad +1 = £20 deposit paid
Iancider +2 = £10 deposit paid
Fromeflyer
Don't forget to bring the rest of the payment with you. :)
See you there. 8)
I hope your not afraid of a little mud as it's looking like rain tomorrow. :o 8)
Good luck lads, take your flying goggles!!! I have some cheapo ones here if anyone wants a borrow!
Well I've woken to the piter pater of rain so it looks like we will have plenty of mud. I do hope Colin has organised the brolly girls for the start line. :D
I'm just gonna sit at home in the warm and wait for the photo's of the muddy contenders. Hope you guys have a great day there :P
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Sure Colin will do well at this :) After all he has taken the Westfield off-road a Combe hahahha..
I bet it's a 'Mudfest' today! Can't wait to see the photos ;D ;D
Iv'e just had all the mud I want from the dogs over the woods this morning.
Having suffered flu and a temperature that has lasted for a week i am too weak to do this today but Crash Test Dummy will step to the fore and take my place.
My role will be light duties taking the photos. I think they will come out Brown and Green!
Ian
Quote from: jmad on 24, October, 2015, 07:41:25 AM
Well I've woken to the piter pater of rain so it looks like we will have plenty of mud. I do hope Colin has organised the brolly girls for the start line. :D
I've been trying to get some of them for years now. F1 or Moto GP Umbrella stand has been at the top of my christmas list for years. ;D
As Fullpint says off roading is really easy. 8)
Quote from: Iancider on 24, October, 2015, 11:33:53 AM
I think they will come out Brown and Green!
Is that the lingering after effects of the flu?
It got cancelled in the end. Second time this year thet ha to do it. Bummer :(
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How come it got cancelled then, surely not because it was too muddy! That's half the fun isn't it? ::)
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They had a few crashes before us & to be honest I think they need to replace some of the tyres as the tread on them looked pretty worn for off road tyres.
That just looks nasty! Shame for you guys though :(
Here's some more pics
The best one was from the owner where it was impossible to see the difference between driver and machine - not even a visor visible. The evidence is n the front left Kart - now a three wheeler!
Still it got everybody smiling!
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It was a shame that it was cancelled, but from looking at the state of the buggies I think it was probably the right decision. I saw them hosing down the overalls and helmets. Unless you were at the front you wouldn't have been able to see anything within half a lap. Hence the three wheeled buggy.
We had a good time doing the clay pigeon shooting so it wasn't a wasted trip.
I will book this again next year when it opens again. :D