Jim S Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Hi all, for various reasons both my co-drivers have pulled out, I've got one replacement but need another, anyone interested? I'll be starting from Bristol so I guess you'll need to be in the Bristol/M4 corridor area. I'd really hate to have to back out now but If I get no response by the end of this week its what I'll have to do. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 You could always do it with just the two of you - harder work but better than pulling our.On OnHoward Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Or find another team of 3 and share the 3rd driver. Worked for us when we lost the 3rd person, we "borrowed" the spare driver for a few periods when we were both in need of a kip.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Don't Pull out, I'm sure you can do it between the two of you???Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00065 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 doing it with two is very do-ableand as scrapman says , hook up with a 3 person car and borrow a driver as and whenwe did it one year with two cars and 5 drivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I'd do it with two. You get to drive more of the great roads that the RBRR has to offer. This will be my 5th RBRR with only two people. Admitly it's hard to get 3 people in a Spitfire!Don't miss out on this great event if you can't get a third driver.Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Absolutely. I have completed 14 RBRRs, alwaya with only two drivers. I agree you do get to drive those great roads and, anyway, for the last seven times, we only had two seats! Extra drivers are not really necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cook1e Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 This will be my 5th RBRR and the first time with a team of 3. I've always been in a team of two before and would add to the other comments that 2 drivers are definitely sufficient. As you have a bit of a drive to and from the start from Bristol though I would consider finding some accommodation near the Plough and staying over either before and after the run or certainly after when you'll be well knackered from the run... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Don't miss it!We're doing it as a team of 2, and although we're novices we're both used to plenty of driving because of our jobs and I'm sure we'll be fine (we'd better be - the back seat of a Stag is better than a Spitfire, but not much!)Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I have done the run with 3 and 2. Note the Post on top of the page. Dave Kent is looking to join a team. No matter what give it a go. Just remember, during the run at various times one of you will NEED SLEEP! Take naps, don't drive tired and pull over if you feel the need as you need not rush to make it. Their is plenty of time to make the check points, just don't waist time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I always do it as a 2, far more fun!!I did it as a 3 once, never again....... I got sooooooooooo bored!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 AlanChatterton wrote:I always do it as a 2, far more fun!!I did it as a 3 once, never again....... I got sooooooooooo bored!!100% agree with Alan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilfrid Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Hefty majority for crew of two only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I will balance out the majority a bit.I think 3 is best. More chance of there being someone conscious to talk to when driving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willows40 Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 The two times I have done the RBRR it's been with a 3 man crew, Was booked to do it again this year again with a 3 man crew, I pulled out a couple of weeks ago, the main reason being that one of the co.driver decided not to do it this year, I know a lot of people do it with a 2 man crew but it always has to be 3 for me, I will also say didn't think car would be ready in time, but it was mot'ed last week and did its first trip out today in over 5 yearsCheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy thompson Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Three is better if sharing fuel costs ;) - two is fine as proven by most crews - The key is getting some shut eye on the first night. When tired either swap or stop - we ended up doing stints of less than an hour each when tired. The key is to recognise you are tired and not to fight it - swap or stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6boy Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Swap or stop- I like it Andy! :)Definitely an individual choice and I respect anyone erring on the side of caution, far better that than potential snooze-ville disaster.I did it as a 3 man crew- very enjoyable and easy in reality, although we were all itching to drive most of the time!I found 2 man crews far more rewarding due to increased driving/navigating involvement. Having driven all legs of it now, I felt no desire to stay awake to 'enjoy' Wales as it were, I communicated my intention to the driver , we agreed he'd sit behind another car.If you've listened to the Gaydon instructions, read your notes, done your prep and homework: you will already have a clear understanding with your crew (2 or 3 person- makes no odds) of swap or stop etc. You all should have an awareness of the route anyway, obviating the need for navigator being awake :) There is always the fall back safety option of 'Sat-nag'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6boy Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 pheaduk wrote:Hi all, for various reasons both my co-drivers have pulled out, I've got one replacement but need another, anyone interested? I'll be starting from Bristol so I guess you'll need to be in the Bristol/M4 corridor area. I'd really hate to have to back out now but If I get no response by the end of this week its what I'll have to do. :oI am in Bristol and soooo tempted but sadly, i'm all booked up for the weekend. I hope you find someone so you can enjoy what is an awesome experiance. What are you driving? Fuel guzzling monster or Toledo 1300? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Good to hear from you GT6Boy, have you ever been along to our club night? it would be good to have a chat.It was supposed to be a Sprint engined 1850HL but that got delayed some what so I re-commissioned the 2000 saloon (2500 engine). It got me to Le Mans and back no trouble so it should be good for this once I've got the gearbox back in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Phead, I have sent you a pm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6boy Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Hi Phead- I did attend a CT meeting at The Compass Inn at Tormarton in 1996! It was just me and a guy in a 1300 Toledo if I remember rightly? I'm Triumphless these days, but do enjoy dipping in and out here to see how you're all getting on :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Wow! the Compass, that take's me back, I think Roz Pope was running things then. Things are a lot more active at the Civil Service Sports Club. Pop along (first Thursday of the month) some time, there won't be many Triumphs, if any, in the car park but there will be at least a dozen of us in attendance. Back to my current situation, things are looking up and the trip looks like a goer. I'll report back when I have something concrete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Got a confirmation last night so we're all sorted. Just need to get that gearbox and diff back in. See you all at the drivers meet on Sunday :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 Got a confirmation last night so we're all sorted. Just need to get that gearbox and diff back in. See you all at the drivers meet on Sunday :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Result! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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