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Title: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Krazyken on 14, January, 2012, 06:29:09 PM
We now have a date for this years BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic at Track Developments.  It's Saturday 19th May which is 2 weeks after the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show.  As usual your car will be weighed on their weighing platform and the results recorded for you to take away.  There will also be a basic geometry check to report that all 4 wheels are hopefully pointing in the right direction.  Dave will also advise on what needs to be done to correct things which you can either do yourself or book in for him to do at a later date in his workshop.

Subject to getting a minimum of 10, included in the £20 will be a quality BBQ with burgers & sausages direct from local farms, far better than mass produced supermarket products.  As there were a few no shows last year all money must be paid in advance, £20.88 by Paypal inc fees (Link at bottom of forum and sign on pages) You can also pay by cheque with the cheque made payable to the Bristol Kit Car Club.  If there are less than 10 the day can still go ahead but the BBQ can not be included.

Just a reminder / introduction for new attendee's.

Each  car will be driven/pushed on to  the elevated set up patch and will be weighed and cornerweighted and the Camber and Tracking recorded. On one or two cars with adjustable castor that will also be recorded.
I will then recommend which and by how much any of the settings need to be changed.

Then with help from the group you carry out adjustments which I check and fine tune on the patch in the afternoon.

Each car takes 15 to 20 mins - more if the wheelbase is different than the previous candidate.
So for 13 cars this could be over 4 Hours - with the rechecks to follow.....
So we break up the day with the BBQ

This is a club activity so you help each other with the adjustments to all learn a bit more about the cars.
Also if you arrange cars into say 3 groups of similar wheelbase the day will move faster as it can take 5 mins to alter the set up patch (12 x 5 mins = a whole hour of waiting around.)

Bottom line - Setup your own car and get a burger for at least a £150 discount on the full price

At this stage we need an indication of numbers so if you intend to come along please put your name down below.

Edit. Added to calendar and event extended to the ACKCC.

EVENT WAS SOLD OUT - BUT NOW 2 SPACE'S NOW LEFT  But, get your name down quick if you want a place or be a reserve.

1.   Ed P (PAID Paypal)
2.   Dave Bence (PAID Paypal)
3.   Hairy Santa (PAID Paypal)
4.   Brian Youster (ACKCC) (PAID Paypal)
5.   The Gaffer (PAID)
6.   chrislandy (PAID Paypal) robp added from reserves - Rob to arrange payment with Chris.
7.   basher! (ACKCC) (PAID PAYPAL) Stantman taking Bashers place - To arrange payment between them.
8.   Dikkie (PAID Paypal) Cob68 added from reserves
9.   Sumov8 (PAID Paypal)
10. Dixie (PAID Paypal) nigel paying Dixie.
11. Yzfmini (PAID Paypal)
12. stevel (PAID Paypal)
13. Alistair (PAID Paypal)
14. Now free
15. Now free

BBQ Only
1.  Moleman - BBQ (PAID Paypal)
2.  TimC - BBQ (PAID Paypal)

Reserves
16. robp
17. Cob68
18. Psymon
19. ?
20. ?
21  ?

Room for 3 more reserves and 2 guaranteed spaces.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: dave_bence on 14, January, 2012, 07:42:50 PM
Yes please ;D

Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Hairy Santa on 14, January, 2012, 08:24:10 PM
did someone mention food - see you two there  ;)
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Grin-a-lot on 15, January, 2012, 01:05:37 PM
Aaah nuts.  Last year was my boss's wedding, this year is my cousin's so can't make it again.

At least I got a full geo-setup done last year (and worth every penny if anyone's considering it).
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: fullpint on 15, January, 2012, 05:06:56 PM
I was planning a visit to them shortly!!!! If I can hold off I may be up for it.. Would be nice to meet up with a few members..
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Krazyken on 15, January, 2012, 06:42:22 PM
I have a full set up done at TD at the start of every year so will not need this again, but will pop along for the social bit.  More entries required, so far we have: -
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Brian on 15, January, 2012, 07:18:00 PM
Brian Youster (also ACKCC)
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Moleman on 15, January, 2012, 09:05:35 PM
I will be looking for him to set mine up very soon as I don't think mine has been done before & would like him to do it for me in feb. Any idea what this sort of thing costs?
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Krazyken on 15, January, 2012, 09:09:19 PM
Moleman

Best to speak with Dave Gallop direct as he has special rates for a full set up for BKCC members.  This thread is for the £20 corner weight clinic, geometry check & BBQ which is totally different to a full set up.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: TimC on 16, January, 2012, 09:50:39 AM
I'm in...
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: TimC on 16, January, 2012, 12:08:56 PM
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 16, January, 2012, 11:34:21 AM
1. The Gaffer
2. Dave Bence
3. Hairy Santa
4. Brian Youster (ACKCC)
5. TimC
6. ?
7.
8.
9.
10.

Hmmm, actually - I will be there but won't be having the geometry done so please keep the space on the flat-floor.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Moleman on 16, January, 2012, 09:24:34 PM
Thanks Ken, I have rang him & he will book me in as soon as I'm ready for it.   :D Sorry for the mix up still learning what's what at the mo.   :-[
I might still pop down for the social bit though.  :)
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: chrislandy on 16, January, 2012, 10:07:25 PM
I'm a provisional, it all depends on whether I can dry the seats in the shelsley out as the cover blew off it the other day lol
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Hairy Santa on 16, January, 2012, 10:14:21 PM
Quote from: Moleman on 16, January, 2012, 09:24:34 PM
Thanks Ken, I have rang him & he will book me in as soon as I'm ready for it.   :D Sorry for the mix up still learning what's what at the mo.   :-[
I might still pop down for the social bit though.  :)



Hi Mate, do come and have it checked over  - well worth it  - will give you some idea what roughly will want altering in he future plus how heavy it is - well worth the £20
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 16, January, 2012, 11:23:40 PM
Quote from: Hairy Santa on 16, January, 2012, 10:14:21 PM
Quote from: Moleman on 16, January, 2012, 09:24:34 PM
Thanks Ken, I have rang him & he will book me in as soon as I'm ready for it.   :D Sorry for the mix up still learning what's what at the mo.   :-[
I might still pop down for the social bit though.  :)

Hi Mate, do come and have it checked over  - well worth it  - will give you some idea what roughly will want altering in he future plus how heavy it is - well worth the £20

Agreed, and the food is excellent, you wont get a better days info for £20 and the food will be very tasty :)

Quote from: chrislandy on 16, January, 2012, 10:07:25 PM
I'm a provisional, it all depends on whether I can dry the seats in the shelsley out as the cover blew off it the other day lol

Get the waterproof trousers on, this is not a day to be missed ;) can we put your name down?

Quote from: TimC on 16, January, 2012, 12:08:56 PM

Hmmm, actually - I will be there but won't be having the geometry done so please keep the space on the flat-floor.

This is a great opportunity to get your car checked over, same price as BBQ so you may as well ??? Can we put your name down?
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: YellaBelly on 17, January, 2012, 08:16:37 AM
If I can scrape the dsoh together for the test (and pass it!) then count me in :)

JB
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: chrislandy on 17, January, 2012, 08:51:35 AM
Quote from: chrislandy on 16, January, 2012, 10:07:25 PM
I'm a provisional, it all depends on whether I can dry the seats in the shelsley out as the cover blew off it the other day lol

Get the waterproof trousers on, this is not a day to be missed ;) can we put your name down?

[/quote]

I have the waterproof trousers! It's more that the weight & distribution will be wrong with 50kg of extra weight from the saturated seats and carpet!!
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: dikkie on 17, January, 2012, 10:59:01 AM
I'd be up for this one, no idea how my westie is set up but guessing it ain't right.

Cheers
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 17, January, 2012, 06:02:32 PM
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 16, January, 2012, 11:23:40 PM

Quote from: chrislandy on 16, January, 2012, 10:07:25 PM
I'm a provisional, it all depends on whether I can dry the seats in the shelsley out as the cover blew off it the other day lol

Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 16, January, 2012, 11:23:40 PM
Get the waterproof trousers on, this is not a day to be missed ;) can we put your name down?

Quote from: chrislandy on 17, January, 2012, 08:51:35 AM
I have the waterproof trousers! It's more that the weight & distribution will be wrong with 50kg of extra weight from the saturated seats and carpet!!

Thats 88 Pints of water :o, maybe a snorkel will be better :D Get busy with the hairdryer (You have 4 months to dry it out) and let me know if you are attending, it really is a day not to be missed and I'd like to see the Shelsley
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Sumov8 on 17, January, 2012, 07:06:53 PM
Mine has never been looked at so if there is still a place left,    Im Free !! :P :P
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Dixie on 18, January, 2012, 08:09:41 PM
I am up for it.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Moleman on 19, January, 2012, 09:37:41 PM
Thanks guys. I wont need the corner weight clinic as I will be spending the day with Dave in afew weeks where he will be setting it all up for me, so I think it should still be ok by then. But i will turn up to say hello.  ;D
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: TimC on 20, January, 2012, 02:21:32 PM
As above, I'll be there and will want feeding  :P but Dave will be doing set-up and testing with me as a separate exercise.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 20, January, 2012, 09:55:54 PM
Quote from: Moleman on 19, January, 2012, 09:37:41 PM
Thanks guys. I wont need the corner weight clinic as I will be spending the day with Dave in afew weeks where he will be setting it all up for me, so I think it should still be ok by then. But i will turn up to say hello.  ;D

Moleman, will you need feeding too? Obviously a small donation towards food would be req if so, plus we need to know numbers for BBQ
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Lucky Ed on 20, January, 2012, 10:57:59 PM
Would love to get mine looked at, but I am snowed under with work at weekends during May.

Will try and pop up and say hello for an hour in the morning if you get started early enough :(
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Krazyken on 21, January, 2012, 09:39:15 AM
Track Developments need a minimum of £200 to make the day break even, bear in mind that it will include a quality BBQ.  If TimC and Moleman come along to spectate and pay £10 towards the BBQ then we have the £200 needed to make the day viable for Dave and a great BKCC event confirmed in the 2012 calender.

Ian Stent of CKC Mag is also threatening to come along and take pics for a feature in the mag, so you could also get your 15mins of fame.  Over to you Chaps  :D
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Lucky Ed on 21, January, 2012, 07:06:12 PM
I'm happy to chuck my £20 in the hat to get the numbers up, if I could be cheeky enough to get on early in the day,
but would have to be gone before lunch - still a great deal to get weighed and aligned.

Please feel free to donate my grub to a more needy soul - I would hate Santa to waste away!

Sorry to be anti-social but pressures of work..........  Let me know what you think.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Krazyken on 21, January, 2012, 08:34:39 PM
Ed P you are in, we will get you in first one of the day, revised list is: -

The event is definitely on, please can you pay as detailed earlier in this thread by The Gaffer by 1st March 2012.  We can then give Dave Gallop the money in advance to lay on a great day for us.  There is still room for a few more (10 is the minimum) if anyone else would like to come along.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Lucky Ed on 21, January, 2012, 08:58:34 PM
Thanks Ken, it will be great to meet a few more of you. ;D
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Moleman on 22, January, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
I will be there & I will be happy to pay for the food of course. Do you need me to pay it now?
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: TimC on 23, January, 2012, 09:40:32 AM
Quote from: Moleman on 22, January, 2012, 02:31:37 PM
I will be there & I will be happy to pay for the food of course. Do you need me to pay it now?

Likewise.  Food was ace last time. 
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: dikkie on 23, January, 2012, 03:09:38 PM
Paid,

out of interest - what do I need to bring along in the way of tools - just a c-spanner or a full toolkit and jack?
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 23, January, 2012, 09:37:44 PM
Pay now for food only will be cool. £10.54 inc Paypal fees :) Thanks guys.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 23, January, 2012, 09:38:53 PM
Quote from: dikkie on 23, January, 2012, 03:09:38 PM
Paid,

out of interest - what do I need to bring along in the way of tools - just a c-spanner or a full toolkit and jack?

C spanner and a few general tools should be fine. There will be others with tools too so shouldn't be a problem
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: alastair on 29, January, 2012, 05:27:59 PM
Count me in. I'll pay for it now. :D
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: TimC on 30, January, 2012, 04:40:29 PM
YHPP
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: stevel on 01, February, 2012, 06:45:08 PM
Yes please, enjoyed it last year.  Look forward to seeing you all again and some new faces.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Camber Dave on 01, February, 2012, 09:21:18 PM
Hi Guys

Just so the list does'nt drift into the 20's we will stop the booking at 15 cars.
As there is a reasonable chance of some of you may need to drop out over the next months add up to 3 reserves.
The reserves needn't pay anything until you get added on to the main list (by refunding 'leavers'?) and will be welcome to attend on the day.
I will post more info in the last week of April.
As before I will lay out some displays (preperation for Stoneleigh where we will be showing again) and try to do a presentation at the lunch break based on your questions from the morning.
In the mean time post any relavent questions or PM me

Many thanks for your enthusiastic coments and prompt booking and Ken for kicking it off again

Dave
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: basher! on 03, February, 2012, 11:19:54 PM
I've just joined BKCC forum, got a Sylva Mojo.
Count me in for the geo session as a reserve, or if there is a definate place still free I'll pay now?
Let me know.
Ash
;D
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Hairy Santa on 04, February, 2012, 06:00:41 AM
Hi Dave,
Is it possible to put a bit of a local map up to point just where you are, I got lost last year and only got there because I bumped into you if you remember  - and I'm still not sure how to get to you

many thanks

Pete 
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Camber Dave on 08, February, 2012, 10:51:27 PM
our workshop is on Lordswood Farm 
2 miles South of Sherston - 5 Miles north M4 J 17 - Wilts
Postcode for Google Maps and Satnavs is SN16 0JZ
I'lle post a Map in April with the other Info

Dave
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: robp on 25, February, 2012, 01:02:55 PM
Please put me down as a reserve.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Cob68 on 25, February, 2012, 06:56:00 PM
Hi, can you put me down as reserve, will teach me not to check the web site more often, the one year I am not away.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Sumov8 on 01, April, 2012, 07:21:18 PM
Phil

What kind of time scales do you think this will be over i.e 14:00 - 18:00?

Just been told its my daughters 18th birthday on the saturday and i have dropped a *ollo** as I am also expected to be at her party!! Doh! Doh! Doh!!

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 01, April, 2012, 08:08:43 PM
Quote from: Sumov8 on 01, April, 2012, 07:21:18 PM
Phil

What kind of time scales do you think this will be over i.e 14:00 - 18:00?

Just been told its my daughters 18th birthday on the saturday and i have dropped a *ollo** as I am also expected to be at her party!! Doh! Doh! Doh!!

:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Ooooopps, I'm sure Dave can get you on the scales at a time to suit, drop him a PM :)
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Psymon on 01, April, 2012, 09:14:06 PM
Hopefully car will be done can i be put on the reserve list please.

i also need to check dates as i am off to the spanish Gp around that time.

Cheers Si.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: chrislandy on 23, April, 2012, 08:50:44 PM
Hiya,
I'm going to have to bail on this, I found a fuel leak at the weekend and I'm not going to get a chance to fix it before the event :(
Chris.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 23, April, 2012, 09:34:12 PM
Robp do you want Chris's place?

Sorry to hear about the leak :(

Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: robp on 24, April, 2012, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 23, April, 2012, 09:34:12 PM
Robp do you want Chris's place?


Yes please.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Dixie on 14, May, 2012, 10:37:45 PM
Is this first come first served on the day?

Or do we go by list position.  I dont want to turn up and have 15 people in front of me as I have stuff to do in the afternoon.

If no one has cancelled, I will give my place to Tony Searle (Cob68) next on the reserve list.

Mark
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Cob68 on 15, May, 2012, 08:11:35 AM
Hi I still want to go so if  we can not have more than 15 I'll take Mark's place and pay him. Cheers Tony
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: dikkie on 15, May, 2012, 08:49:34 AM
Unfortunately I have been unable to get my car going this weekend so it looks like I'm going to have to pull out too...
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 15, May, 2012, 11:42:16 AM
Quote from: Dixie on 14, May, 2012, 10:37:45 PM
Is this first come first served on the day?

Or do we go by list position.  I dont want to turn up and have 15 people in front of me as I have stuff to do in the afternoon.

If no one has cancelled, I will give my place to Tony Searle (Cob68) next on the reserve list.

Mark

Mark, its up to you, if you want to be one of the first on the scales I'm sure will be accommodated.

As dikkie has cancelled today, I will give Tony his place and you will still be able to come.

Tony, you will have to liase with dikkie via PM to pay him via paypal or whatever you decide between you.

Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 23, April, 2012, 09:34:12 PM
Robp do you want Chris's place?

Quote from: robp on 24, April, 2012, 03:04:44 PM
Yes please.

Rob, you have been added, perhaps you could PM chrislandy and Paypal him £20.88. TD have already been paid so this would be the easiest way of sorting this. Cheers.

EVENT WAS SOLD OUT - BUT NOW 2 SPACE'S NOW LEFT  But, get your name down quick if you want a place or be a reserve.

1.   Ed P (PAID Paypal)
2.   Dave Bence (PAID Paypal)
3.   Hairy Santa (PAID Paypal)
4.   Brian Youster (ACKCC) (PAID Paypal)
5.   The Gaffer (PAID)
6.   chrislandy (PAID Paypal) robp added from reserves
7.   basher! (ACKCC) (PAID PAYPAL)
8.   Dikkie (PAID Paypal) Cob68 added from reserves
9.   Sumov8 (PAID Paypal)
10. Dixie (PAID Paypal)
11. Yzfmini (PAID Paypal)
12. stevel (PAID Paypal)
13. Alistair (PAID Paypal)
14. Now free
15. Now free

BBQ Only
1.  Moleman - BBQ (PAID Paypal)
2.  TimC - BBQ (PAID Paypal)

Reserves
16. robp
17. Cob68
18. Psymon
19. ?
20. ?
21  ?

Room for 3 more reserves and 2 guaranteed spaces.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 only £20
Post by: Brian on 15, May, 2012, 02:00:06 PM
Looking forward to seeing you all, what time does it start?

Brian
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 ONE PLACE LEFT
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 15, May, 2012, 07:23:02 PM
Quote from: Brian on 15, May, 2012, 02:00:06 PM
Looking forward to seeing you all, what time does it start?

Brian


Brian et al. I have had confirmation that Dave at TD would like the first car on the scales at 9am so those that would like to leave early should aim to get there for 08.30.

A staggered arrival throughout the day will be fine, although the BBQ I would imagine will be fired up towards lunchtime.

The workshop is on Lordswood Farm 
2 miles South of Sherston - 5 Miles north M4 J 17 - Wilts
Postcode for Google Maps and Satnavs is SN16 0JZ

See you all there.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Sumov8 on 15, May, 2012, 09:58:12 PM
Phil

I would like an early finish as its my daughters 18th Birthday on saturday as well so will aime to be there for 08:30

See you through the day

Steve
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Dixie on 15, May, 2012, 10:50:55 PM
Just seen the weather forecast, doesn't look good. :(
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 16, May, 2012, 12:18:43 AM
Quote from: Sumov8 on 15, May, 2012, 09:58:12 PM
Phil

I would like an early finish as its my daughters 18th Birthday on saturday as well so will aime to be there for 08:30

See you through the day

Steve

Steve, if you like, just drop Dave at TD a PM and get a early place on the scales, shouldn't be a problem.

Quote from: Dixie on 15, May, 2012, 10:50:55 PM

Just seen the weather forecast, doesn't look good. :(

Ain't over till the fat lady sings Mark, look at the forecast the day before, not 5 days before ;)
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: YellaBelly on 16, May, 2012, 12:04:56 PM
Love to get mine there before the test but I'd need to trailer it :( Just borrowed tony's trailer, again :), for the DVLA inspection and hoping to use it again for the test assuming Bri's doesn't clash.

Shame really, it's only 6 miles from me :(
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: stantman on 16, May, 2012, 08:00:39 PM
If there is still a spare space I can make saturday.

Cheers

Stantman
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Camber Dave on 16, May, 2012, 10:52:09 PM
Hi Guys
I've been a bit preoccupied with Stoneleigh so I overlooked the posting about the open day.

Phil has posted the Postcode/Address above. Please enter via the Yard entrance marked by the concrete mushrooms rather than the Farm house gate under the tree.
As in previous years there will be horses in the paddocks by the drive so keep the speed and noise to modest levels.

I will put up my show displays up for a bit of background info but feel free to ask about us suspension and chassis design. 
It's your day so take the opportunity to learn about your cars.

Ben and Helen are unavailable to run the BBQ but Tom is on hand to start the cooking but jump in to help and keep things running smoothly.

Check on the site or come along as a guest and you may well get a place as there were 2 spaces on Wed evening!
Any other queries post here, PM or ring 079778 948883

Dave
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: basher! on 17, May, 2012, 09:32:08 AM
Sadly, I will have to drop out too as I've just moved house and there just aren't enough hours in the day at the moment.
Apologies for the short notice and hope someone else makes use of this chance.
Ashley :'(
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Dixie on 17, May, 2012, 09:47:59 AM

I am away in Leek this week, and didn't want to have to wait about all day, so not 100% sure what i am doing.  50/50 chance I will be able to make it.

Got the Piston heads do "Caring for kids" on Sunday as well.

So what with being away during the week and at a weekend, I will loose any brownie points I have gained. :D

Plus my iPod weather app shows Saturday as a washout, but that is in Shepton Mallet and we do have our own little ecosystem.

Mark
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Lucky Ed on 17, May, 2012, 07:31:03 PM
Due to pressures of work I really need to leave by about 11 30, so if nobody minds it would be great to be near the front of the queue.
I'm planning to get there at about 8 45 with Dave Bence - hope this is ok

Cheers
Ed :D
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: nigel on 17, May, 2012, 07:55:44 PM
Hello ,

I would like to take one of the places that are left .Is it a case of turning up and paying ?

Regards
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Dixie on 17, May, 2012, 09:27:53 PM
Hi Nigel

Do you want my place?  I have already paid, but you can send me the money some how.  Gaffer is this ok with you???

M
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: nigel on 17, May, 2012, 09:58:09 PM
Quote from: Dixie on 17, May, 2012, 09:27:53 PM
Hi Nigel

Do you want my place?  I have already paid, but you can send me the money some how.  Gaffer is this ok with you???

M
Hi Dixie '

Yes please that would be much appreciated ,If i get  your address i could send you a cheque or give the cash to the Gaffer ,which ever you prefer ?

Cheers
Nigel
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Cob68 on 17, May, 2012, 10:00:10 PM
Hi Nigel, I am meeting Mark on Sunday so no problem for me to pass on. Cheers Tony
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Dixie on 17, May, 2012, 10:07:29 PM
Thanks Tony.

Nigel, can you give to Tony please?

Thanks Mark
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 17, May, 2012, 10:17:46 PM
Quote from: Ed P on 17, May, 2012, 07:31:03 PM
Due to pressures of work I really need to leave by about 11 30, so if nobody minds it would be great to be near the front of the queue.
I'm planning to get there at about 8 45 with Dave Bence - hope this is ok

Cheers
Ed :D

Ed, just ask Dave at TD, I'm sure he will help you out.

Quote from: Dixie on 17, May, 2012, 09:27:53 PM
Hi Nigel

Do you want my place?  I have already paid, but you can send me the money some how.  Gaffer is this ok with you???

M

Thats fine Mark, get cheque from Nigel.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: probablyleon on 18, May, 2012, 06:39:43 AM
Can I come along as a spectator? If my car was ready I would have jumped at the chance but this is sadly not the case. That said, I think I might learn a fair amount just by being there. I'm happy to contribute to the food (or not eat)
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Camber Dave on 18, May, 2012, 08:55:14 AM
Morning Guys

Just a reminder / introduction for new attendee's.

Each  car will be driven/pushed on to  the elevated set up patch and will be weighed and cornerweighted and the Camber and Tracking recorded. On one or two cars with adjustable castor that will also be recorded.
I will then recommend which and by how much any of the settings need to be changed.

Then with help from the group you carry out adjustments which I check and fine tune on the patch in the afternoon.

Each car takes 15 to 20 mins - more if the wheelbase is different than the previous candidate.
So for 13 cars this could be over 4 Hours - with the rechecks to follow.....
So we break up the day with the BBQ

This is a club activity so you help each other with the adjustments to all learn a bit more about the cars.
Also if you arrange cars into say 3 groups of similar wheelbase the day will move faster as it can take 5 mins to alter the set up patch (12 x 5 mins = a whole hour of waiting around.)

Bottom line - Setup your own car and get a burger for at least a £150 discount on the full price

Dave





Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 18, May, 2012, 11:13:03 AM
Quote from: probablyleon on 18, May, 2012, 06:39:43 AM
Can I come along as a spectator? If my car was ready I would have jumped at the chance but this is sadly not the case. That said, I think I might learn a fair amount just by being there. I'm happy to contribute to the food (or not eat)

Not a problem at all, see you there. There are already the max of 15 people booked for the BBQ so I would bring sandwiches just to be on the safe side.

EVENT WAS SOLD OUT - BUT NOW 2 SPACE'S NOW LEFT  But, get your name down quick if you want a place or be a reserve.

1.   Ed P (PAID Paypal)
2.   Dave Bence (PAID Paypal)
3.   Hairy Santa (PAID Paypal)
4.   Brian Youster (ACKCC) (PAID Paypal)
5.   The Gaffer (PAID)
6.   chrislandy (PAID Paypal) robp added from reserves - Rob to arrange payment with Chris.
7.   basher! (ACKCC) (PAID PAYPAL) Stantman taking Bashers place - To arrange payment between them.
8.   Dikkie (PAID Paypal) Cob68 added from reserves
9.   Sumov8 (PAID Paypal)
10. Dixie (PAID Paypal) Nigel paying Dixie.
11. Yzfmini (PAID Paypal)
12. stevel (PAID Paypal)
13. Alistair (PAID Paypal)
14. Now free
15. Now free

BBQ Only
1.  Moleman - BBQ (PAID Paypal)
2.  TimC - BBQ (PAID Paypal)

Reserves
16. robp
17. Cob68
18. Psymon
19. ?
20. ?
21  ?

Room for 3 more reserves and 2 guaranteed spaces.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Dixie on 18, May, 2012, 11:37:55 AM
Sorry Dave I wasn't aware it was so quick.

Wrongly I had visions of hanging about all day with my thumb up my a**.

Mark
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Hairy Santa on 19, May, 2012, 06:55:59 PM
all in all it has been a good day, the weather held, dave was in great form, brill barby, good company  - ye a good day

thanks Dave - for putting up with us 
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: dave_bence on 19, May, 2012, 07:21:32 PM
Yep, another very interesting and enjoyable day at Track Developments ;D

Thanks to Dave and Tom for all their hard work and to those who helped with the cooking - very nice food 8)

Good to see some new faces too!

I've put a few photos from the day at the bottom of this gallery:

http://www.davebence.co.uk/photo_galleries/other_events/index.html (http://www.davebence.co.uk/photo_galleries/other_events/index.html)
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Brian on 19, May, 2012, 07:32:44 PM
Thanks Dave and all of you at BKCC for inviting us Apple County people. It was good to meet you all again, a very good day.

The photos are good a rare one caught me working on the Westy!  :D

Brian
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: chrislandy on 19, May, 2012, 08:15:43 PM
Gutted I had to miss the day, that Dakar looks a beast and looks like there was some really interesting motors there.... :(
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Cob68 on 19, May, 2012, 08:23:18 PM
Great day, thanks Dave and Tom.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: stevel on 19, May, 2012, 08:42:01 PM
Brilliant day, really enjoyed it for many reasons, great to see a good turn out and look forward to seeing you all again.  Learnt a lot more this year and good to see so many people really getting great value out of this event.  Top marks to Dave and Tom for all the help and advice.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Moleman on 19, May, 2012, 08:55:03 PM
I'm Gutted had to bailout just before I was about to head over.  :'( Glad it went well.

Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: Lucky Ed on 19, May, 2012, 09:55:44 PM
Had a great day, it was good to meet a few more of you guys at last. Great advice from Dave & Tom - I'm sure I'll be back soon ;D

Thanks for the tasty grub & good company ;D
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: fullpint on 20, May, 2012, 07:18:22 AM
Nice pic's and great to see that it was a good turn-out.
I will get down to see Dave at some point!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: robp on 20, May, 2012, 10:13:59 AM
I had a great day yesterday at this event.  I was very interested with the initial readings of the Westfield.  Most notably, I had loads of rear toe out which surprised me as the backend tends to be fairly well behaved on the track. 

Anyway, after numerous adjustments in the car park and re-measurements, I managed to get the corner weights spot on which was great.  Gone up to 3 degrees negative camber on the front.  With front tracking adjustments too I was looking forward to the country lanes on the way home.  Well, yes it was very different.  Car just wants to eat corners now!  I loved it.  The lanes were very quite and I could really push on.  Great fun.  I hadn't made any changes to the mega rear toe so I had to watch the backend.  Really looking forward to my next trackday to really give it some through the turns.  What with my new split rims and slicks, can't wait.  I have started building my own tracking equipment at home from Dave's design so I can play with settings in the future.

Fun day out and great to see everyone and have a good chat.
Title: Re: BKCC Corner Weight & Geometry Clinic + BBQ Sat 19th May 2012 -£20 2 PLACE'S LEFT
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 20, May, 2012, 12:48:04 PM
I can only echo everyone else, A great day, great food, great company, and best of all, great advise and expertise from Dave and Tom.

A minor adjustment on my car really sharpened up the steering and I'm sure others got great benefit from the day.

I for one have had a full session at Track Developments in the past and my car's handling was totally transformed, I can only recommend others do the same following this taster day.

Heres a few pics of the day..

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