Tim Bancroft Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Be good to see you Andy.Road Angels: I always use my old Road Angel- the 'Classic' model- use it more as a speedo than a camera warning system.The worse section for cameras is the A68 from Corbridge to Edinburgh- so many cameras- a road that used to be used by motorcyclists alot- therefore good revenue production. Keep those eyes peeled!The Road Book is as usual a top production by Nigel Abdullah- he has worked so hard getting it correct. I have no doubt a pedant will find a mistake! James C has putthe thing together and I hope once printed it loks good- sure it will- collect next Monday- I hope!Still a few crews/cars on the danger list- good luck to them- I think I include myself. I think my worries are rocker gear geometry, at least I hope so, pedestal shims and solid spacers will hopefully cure my woes?Colin, My word you are working hard on the grey mk1- keep going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 I don't know! Technology. It gradually lures you in and then BANG! you're hooked. :PWhat's all this talk about sat nav and road angels? People have done the RBRR since the 60's perfectly successfully without all this technological gubbins.Mind you I'm one to talk. I forgot my mobile phone the other day and was completely lost without it. I got through the day ok, unsuprisingly, but felt weird. Sad or what!!I'm going old skool for the RBRR and just having the road book and a big map.......and my mobile phone *cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 [quote by=andythompson link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=271 date=1158110844] hope nobody leaves an unattended Mac Donalds Supersize Meal Packet around Terminal 3 and closes the place down :)[/quote]Don't worry, You'll be safe, Andy. They don't do Supersize in the UK anymoreColin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumpith Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 The advantage of using TomTom at night is that you can see the prifile of the road up ahead, so if there's a gairpin coming at you that you can't see, you won't get any nasty surprises. Also, if you get lost, you can stick in the location of the next checkpoint and get yourself back on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Corbridge to Edinburgh solution..... This reminds me of the Lancia S4 Group B rally car which had it's rear bodywork designed to shear off so that it stayed cool on long stagesSimply fit your rear numberplate with screws made of icing sugar then the fine weather of the bonny scottish borders will cause number plate detachment before you even reach Hadrians Wall ...Sorry officer... it must have fallen of back in england........ :P :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Quote:Posted by: Rumpith Date Posted: Today, 09:40 The advantage of using TomTom at night is that you can see the prifile of the road up ahead, so if there's a gairpin coming at you Is tha a Gairpin as in Nigel Gair? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Andy,Reminds me, I need to have a chat with Mr Shackford!You cannot beat a grey mk1 Pi!Gairpin- very good!Roger K,Have you fitted the 'box to the V8 estate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveKent Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 ok, now i've got five minutes cos it's dark outside here's my nightmare panic attempt to get the spit ready for this year's RBRR. the car hasn't been on the road since february, so i decided to set to it and sort it out so that it's good to drive.so far, in the last two weeks since coming out of hospital i've done, head gasket check, cos it blew earlier this year, tappet clearances (twice), wiper blades , sort out some po diy wiring, replace rev counter and wire up so that it works without the need to have the wipers on!, speedo cable, four branch manifold, twin pipe exhaust, new carb needles, electronic ignition, new coil, new halogen headlamps, change hood, cahnge water pump, change fanbelt, fit lowered uprated springs, fit spax all round, replaace all suspension bushes with superflex ones, replace some coolant hoses, change oil and fliter, remove gearbox tunnel, replace gear selector bushes, strip and clean carpets and seats, replace seats tenmporarily with recliners, weld up broken recliner frame, re cover seat, change air filters, change all rubber fuel hoses and fit filter, change anti roll bar links, renew steering column bush, check fluid levels in gearbox and diff, change spark plugs, fit new wheels and tyres, remove dashboard and clean and repair and reassemble, fit three point harnesses and maybe a few more items, but i know i've worked bloody hard when i'm supposed to be resting!!!still to do starting from tomorrow:: replace door and boot seals, fit mirrors, adjust suspension angles, weld harness mounts, replace discs and pads, strip and overhaul trunnions, general grease up, fit new braided brake hoses, refit tunnel and interior, minor wiring for power and radio, fit stereo, fit relays for headlamps,replace steering wheel, need a new boss drilling to suit the wheel, mop and polish, and treat some rust, set up carbs etc.. i have all the bits i need now so it's just getting on with it, oh and course i'll have to mot and tax it before the run too!!! oh i just love this event!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 [quote by=John_Martin link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=273 date=1158132968]What's all this talk about sat nav and road angels? People have done the RBRR since the 60's perfectly successfully without all this technological gubbins.[/quote]yes but there wernt thousands of speed cameras back then so speed camera dedectors were not needed where as now it should help stop the bill on the run being abit more than you bargined for..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Indeed Jony, and if you've got the spare £150 odd quid these Tom Toms and their ilk cost, to give me, I will gladly buy one. Otherwise it's the '2007 AA road map with speed cameras marked', for me I'm afraid!! :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 A couple of flashes and it'll pay for itself :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 It's no problem anyway. I don't speed.......much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 Sadly it is the ones that don't flash that are hidden in vans and behind road-furniture that you need to worry about.For example, 12-30am tuesday morning, Road north of Sewardstone North London, middle of bleeding nowhere, Safety Camera Partnership van with laser camera looking out the back. I hadn't seen another car for 10 minutes, and neither had they I suspect. What the f*** were they upto???Thankfully I wasn't about to top up their coffers.Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 The one that goes to the M25? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 [quote by=timbancroft61 link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=272 date=1158132213]Be good to see you Andy.The worse section for cameras is the A68 from Corbridge to Edinburgh- so many cameras- a road that used to be used by motorcyclists alot- therefore good revenue production. Keep those eyes peeled![/quote]I seem to recall that those cameras don't have any film in ... either that or they need your lights on to read your numberplate!We took a 'detour' in 2004 to play a joke on a car that was following us. Lost it just outside Corbridge and ducked down a white road. Then chased after them with our lights off. Came over one of those roller coaster hills and saw a long line of about 10 Triumphs in front of us. Put my foot to the floor and intended on catching up and then turning the lights on (bit rude :B )! I was doing "somewhat more than the legal limit" when there was an almighty bloody flash and I nearly ruined my round Britain underwear! Never got a ticket in the post though :)Your Road Angel didn't save me in Lincolnshire did it, Tim :B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 13, 2006 Author Share Posted September 13, 2006 Possibly that was down to your excessive speed, Mr Reeks.The Bus left me for dead- amazing considering how badly it seems to handle now!Looking forward to chasing you through France next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 No the incident with the speed camera was where I was so busy looking at the camera and adjusting my speed so I was definitely under 60mph that I failed to notice the dozen or so signs next to the camera advising me that the speed limit was now 40mph! :B ::) I think your mate Clarkson would appreciate that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greeks Posted September 13, 2006 Share Posted September 13, 2006 [quote by=timbancroft61 link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=287 date=1158186530]Looking forward to chasing you through France next year![/quote]... started saving for that yesterday! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mik Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Update...Drove the car to Scotland on holiday.Broke fan belt on M74.Replaced fan belt on M74Broke clutch near StirlingCar went off to be fixed, spent rest of week driving hire carGot car back and drove 450 miles in two days. I think it's been fixed :DBought new spare fanbelt :)Got a trip down to Cornwall planned before the RBRR too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedeyesUK Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 [quote by=mik link=Blah.pl?b=prep,m=1132093984,s=290 date=1158239232]Bought new spare fanbelt :)[/quote]Once bitten, twice shy? :)Well, I got my new oil pressure switch today - put it on, and voila! No more leaks. For the life of me I can't see where the old one was leaking from though. Oh well - that's another failed part to add to my 'shelf of shame'! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Had a better day, I went to work instead of working on 'The Steed'.Had a chance encounter with a mate who runs a restoration business, and he was just finishing a concours job on a Mk2 PI saloon. And he gave me the original brake master cylinder from it.It is obviously at 45 degrees when bolted on to the servo (bugger!) but we now have a firm brake pedal. Suspect the old master was bunged with a bit of the bathroom silicone sealant a previous owner had made a new set of seals from. Yes, I kid you not, silicone sealant!I think this will be fine as long as the MOT guy doesn't notice, but it is a bit obvious. My co-driver says no-way.Then found our spare mk2 Pi servo to be NBG as the bakalite casting in the back has shattered.But progress has been made.1 litre of Fergie grey paint has been ordered from the local Tractor Merchants and another MOT will be booked for next monday!Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Fitted new trunnions yesterday and today polybushed the radius arms and painted my new airbox and rocker cover. Picked up new throttle cable ,I put that I needed a speedo cable in a previous thread but I was being a donut I meant throttle. Keep thinking I'm getting there and remember something else,or cause something else(bloody grinder). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDTRIUMPH Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 stripped out all the rear end running gear today on vitesse and welded chassis up, wire brushed under body nice coat of dinatrol and fitted new diff and shocks. new 1/2 shafts and spring by saturday i recon..did a bit more polishing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 Are you showing off because you got more done in one day than i did in two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 14, 2006 Author Share Posted September 14, 2006 Head, rocker gear, and water pump back on- ran out of light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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