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    RBRR 2021 - the feedback thread

    in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)

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    The RBRR is a driving event and I can't understand why those that choose to drive slower don't allow those that choose to go faster past them - I get the feeling that if they were in a modern on a motorway they'd be glued to the middle lane regardless of traffic conditions etc.

    A lot of good points in the previous post ... I like Steve's idea of the C2C as a qualifying event before the RBRR.

    1, Complusory attendance at the drivers meeting by at least one crew member

    2, 20 questions about your chosen model

    3, Find the fault on a non starter - for reallistic simulation to be done outside in a darkened tent whilst being sprayed with cold water.

    4, Do the hands look like they've ever used a spanner?

    5, Then the all important fingernail test - small sample taken and it must contain a mixture of at least 2 out of 4 - Oil, grease, swarf, paint or blood ... if none present you're shown the door ??

     

     

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    RBRR 2021 - the feedback thread

    in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)

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    Excellent event as always - the time and dedication of the organisers is epic !

    I think this was my 7th or 8th and they all have a different feel and vibe - this one was more relaxed on the timings which made the whole more relaxed too.

    In the past I've caught up slow drivers who didn't understand the concept of pulling over.

    The cars are all knocking on (like the drivers!) and if you think that it will breeze round because it's had a couple of runs to the shops then you're wrong. They need to go out for few 150+ mile shake downs before the event.

    The support and help you get from the other crews is fantsatic should something happen BUT it is down to you to KNOW your car ! If you leave all that stuff to a man that does then you may need to ask yourself "is this the event for me?"

    The idea of a broom wagon doesn't fly with me - what next a chauffeured motor home with a trailer so you can have a comfy nights sleep ??

    The drivers meeting isn't people getting up at the front and letting their lips flap in the breeze for entertainment value, there are words of wisdom in there like "if a car comes up behind you it's obviously going faster so just pull over and let them go" and "don't put the new spare in a box fit it and take the old one as a spare". Drink water horse comes to mind.

    Would be nice to finish at the hotel and have a bar that stays open as long as people want - probably a bit of an ask to get all those who want to stay booked in but hey it's a wish list !

    We could always stick a couple of these round the back of decent pub 😂 ??

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    What Have You Still To Do To Your Car

    in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)

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    Well after Morecombe and Wise's earlier double act where they mentioned "wheel bearings", I'm now trying to work out if they have a crystal ball or ... As on my way home going slowly in traffic I heard that annoying cyclical squeak squeak that got faster as the car did, pulled in to a service station and the off side front wheel was a lot warmer than the near side 😒.. ordered a set of bearings while it cooled off followed by much slower drive home !!

    What Have You Still To Do To Your Car

    in Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR)

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    Well on the blue barge - there's a bit to do!

    The loom had to be replaced as the old one just melted a few too many times ! So as you know it was a full interior strip out - then the new loom had to be tweaked at the back for the estate.

    I'm currently sorting all the woodwork so it should be great when it's done - probably a few months off getting her back on the road but looking forward to the event !!

    Cheers,

    Pete

    Alternate Spitfire Seats

    in Body

    Posted

    Hi,
    Recently had a long trip in the newly acquired MkIV me and the other half both ended up with shoulder problems!...
    I'm 6'1" and 90Kg so not a lightweight ! so looking around the forum the MX5 seats seem to suit some but not others. I did sit in a Spit that had them and found that I sat way too high.

    The originals could be rebuilt but I'd also like headrests.

    These look nice but would prefer not to pay the price if there are others available but if they're a straightforward swap and work I may well invest!!
    http://www.corbeau-seats.com/classic-retro-series/sportsman

    So has anyone either used the above or found others that would suit??

    Cheers,
    Pete

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