RedeyesUK Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 I'd second transferring it to a map, it certainly helps to make sense of it. One tip though:When I marked up the map, I thought I'd be clever and use a yellow highlighter. Very snazzy, and easily seen. Trouble is, I took a look at it tonight in the car, and under the map reading light, I can't see the highlighting! At all! ::)Perhaps I'd better start again..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Try using pen - draw a line parralel to the LEFT of road you're going to be on with occasional arrows indicating direction. (that's what the book "Rally Navigation" suggests)Pink higlighter works well, but if it's thick can be a bit of an issue obscuring junctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellis Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Pink or blue highlighter I think is what we used on the last 10CR maps. They seem to be about the best colours to see in the dark. I spent about an hour doing mine last night - I'm at Lands End at the moment, so need to finish that tonight (after Jamie's gone to bed so he don't try and trash the road book !!) :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 [quote by=doug_foreman link=Blah.pl?b=rbrgen,m=1156446328,s=74 date=1159646521]John if you're still having trouble with the road book by mon bring along to the garwick meet and we'll go through it ...allready put mine onto a map ..much easier[/quote]Cheers Doug. I am transferring it to a map so I'll bring it along Monday to make sure I've done it right.I'm thinking the map I have may be too large a scale; it's the Spiral bound AA Big Road Atlas, 3 miles to 1 inch. Is that ok? It's fine for most of the roads but the 'small' white roads are not always marked, but then the route is mainly on bigger roads anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 John,Have a look at the Advice Notes that we sent to all entrants- We recommended th AA Motorist's Atlas- 3.95 Miles to 1 inch. Great size as not too big - too big in a GT6 can cause problems.Also think about making a clipboard- mines 42 x 39cm. Only cost is a bulldog clip. Safe in a prang as well- good forbid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32valves Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Tim, I like the AA maps too. Just in case anyone is interested, they are on special offer in Morrisons supermakets for £1-99. Apparently they give the location of Morrison supermarkets up and down the country .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 morrisons...supermarkets...mmmmm pies..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 Attached are the prep. notes.AJP: You are pie mad.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 95 starters at pres.Derek Pollock predicted 93, we shall see. Allowing for 10 retirements- that will give 85 finishers- be good eh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 4, 2006 Share Posted October 4, 2006 I didn't realise we had dipped to 95 starters.Must have been a few less well publicised withdrawals.Would have been nice to have seen 100 cars starting...CheersColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hi All I feel much better now knowing that other people have felt the "rush" I thought it was just me with butterflies. Darren ....Now back to bed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Just noticed the 'map highlighrter pens' bit.Team 78 has drawn on driver No.1's SAS training and have their map drawn in UV pen, with a black light in the car, Just like Sat Nav (but without the satellite.....or the Nav - but it looks Bling). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 Vin,You should be in bed!!I cannot sleep- bit tense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted October 6, 2006 Author Share Posted October 6, 2006 Vin,You should be in bed!!I cannot sleep- bit tense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 I was asleep 'till 5.30, then had to go to work in Holborn (took an early shift to knock off early to go straight to the Plough from work), forgot my rail pass, got a #20 fine (can claim it back later! - the fever).I think I'll be asleep in the back of the car after the first control post.....(bet you're still awake!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedeyesUK Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 [quote by=Vinnyfastcar link=Blah.pl?b=rbrgen,m=1156446328,s=86 date=1160120129]Just noticed the 'map highlighrter pens' bit.Team 78 has drawn on driver No.1's SAS training and have their map drawn in UV pen, with a black light in the car, Just like Sat Nav (but without the satellite.....or the Nav - but it looks Bling).[/quote]Nice idea!Quite by chance, I came across a similar idea - I couldn't find a decent map light anywhere in town (and I left it too late to mail-order one! ::) ), so ended up buying the next best thing - a chavtastic 'moodlight' thingy with blue LEDs from Halfrauds' Barryboy section (which, to be honest, is half the store these days!).Not only do they look well wikkid, innit, but they have the nice side effect of making my yellow map highlighting glow in the dark! Good job I didn't use a blue highlighter.....Of course, time will tell if it works properly or just gives us headaches! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 RedeyesUK, coool!Of course our No1 driver further drew on his SAS training and has bolted a light on the end of a fixable flexable spine into the car for a 'normal' map light(looks like it could've been part of a lath at one time?). It was putting out 55Watts when he installed it.......he's now got a couple of lower wattage buls to try, just in case the 55Watt one actually burns the map. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 Spares & tools in the dolly . Car 66 Darren 0780 3044026I have lost a co driver so I will bring along a few extra bits and pieces.For anything 150035 amp FusesPointsPlugsDizzy capBottom ball joint repair kits (well they are only small)condensers & Wiring *3big box of nuts and bolts.spanners (All sizes)Old spitty loom with various connectors that can be lopped off as reqGaffer tape Various new hoses and clipsCable tiesStart and Charge unit (Battery pack)Fire extinguisherFluids Oil /Anti freeze/ Water/Auto fluid/Brake fluidMultimeters - very useful in 2004Timing strobe light (induction pick up)2 Tonne trolley jack and wheelbraceCompression testerColour tune & carbalencerEezi bleed KitTorque wrenchSpitfire wheel studs (yes really, someone nearly lost a wheel last time)Wheel bearing kit1500 Head Gasket (not for the feint hearted)Big bag of wire joinersBall joint Splitterand various other crap.I have done a few jobs on the old uns and have an uncanny knack of being able to get people home (even me). But I would like to get to the various controls on time!Please ring me if any of the above can get you out of a hole Hmmmm now where can I put my toothbrush & spare shreddies ?Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnyfastcar and Carol Lamity Posted October 6, 2006 Share Posted October 6, 2006 So, if we all get back to the Plough with the spares we could build a spare car!I got it one piece at a timeAnd it didn't cost me a dimeYou'll know it's me when I come through your townI'm gonna ride around in styleI'm gonna drive everybody wild'Cause I'll have the only one there is around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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