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May 19, 2008 18:21:40 GMT
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I know its an old-ish video, but I can't get enough of it .. total mojo injection every time ... one day I'll race something like this : But for the time being it'll have to look a bit more like this :  |
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May 19, 2008 18:24:06 GMT
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I cant watch the video's but.....
Just over a month until my first hillclimb ;D
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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May 19, 2008 18:31:07 GMT
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Where abouts are you doing it?
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May 19, 2008 18:37:20 GMT
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Where abouts are you doing it? Prescott  As long as the car doesn't conk out on us. |
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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May 19, 2008 18:39:00 GMT
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I've been going to Gurston for years and have done a few hillclimbs at there. I did the school day a few years ago with the boss and he caught the bug. so we got a mini and ran it a few times there. it is good fun and a great atmosphere, but alas the boss got bored very quickly, we now do sprints mainly in Cornwall. pic of me onboard the mini... it looked great until the boss (who's a bit of a sticker gromet) loaded it up... would love to do it again soon but i can't afford it on my own.  I'll look out some pics of the mini and get them on readers rides... got loads of the scooby to put up as well...right off to mope around sainsburys now on SWMBOs orders...  |
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May 19, 2008 18:45:32 GMT
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Mr Swollen, I have seen you run there several times I think! Might even have a photo or two of you around somewhere  |
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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gearoil
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May 19, 2008 19:00:23 GMT
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kee
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May 19, 2008 19:13:45 GMT
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i wanna hillclimb the fez, not for a few years yet though whatever you do, don't do what smurfy did on his first competitive hillclimb.   not as bad as it looks though, and he was fine the thing i love about hillclimbing is the absolute control neede dover the car, the tight turns and twistyness, and all that grip needed |
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May 19, 2008 19:25:56 GMT
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Going for the camber you all love, then  |
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May 19, 2008 19:40:52 GMT
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Mr Swollen, I have seen you run there several times I think! Might even have a photo or two of you around somewhere Sweet, love to see them. i seem to only have pics of the boss doing his runs, no one seemed interested in taking pics of my run. The boss aint that good a driver so he didn't like the hillclimb format, too much scenery to avoid, and expensive if you get it wrong. we've since been doing sprints on coned marked tracks on airfields... if you get it wrong there you just hit more tarmac, no fences/trees/banks/etc pic of the boss charging around St Eval airfield in Cornwall...  |
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May 19, 2008 19:51:22 GMT
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Nasty with the 16v mini I loved that car, and the owner seemed like an enthusiatic chap as well. Hope he hasnt given up on hillclimbing! And I hope he paid for that fence post! |
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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May 19, 2008 19:53:27 GMT
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That first vid is terrifying!
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1969 MG Midget
1972 Avenger GT
1981 Datsun Cherry
1989 Corolla
1979 Mercedes W123 200D
1995 Ford Falcon
1996 Ford Telstar (bet you had to google that one)
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May 19, 2008 20:37:54 GMT
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Adam, phil drove it off the trailer yesterday just needs a new arch and respray now. only damage was a snapped rear radius arm, everything esle was popped ball joints and sheared bolts, its had a new wing, grille and door skin however ;D all in a days work for him and his dad though. he is turbo'ing it over summer, and is about set to buy a replacment engine ;D so you'll have even less chance at RR09 sprint champs (HW?) ;D unless of course you also do something special |
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May 19, 2008 20:59:59 GMT
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Adam, phil drove it off the trailer yesterday just needs a new arch and respray now. only damage was a snapped rear radius arm, everything esle was popped ball joints and sheared bolts, its had a new wing, grille and door skin however ;D all in a days work for him and his dad though. he is turbo'ing it over summer, and is about set to buy a replacment engine ;D so you'll have even less chance at RR09 sprint champs (HW?) ;D unless of course you also do something special Forced induction will put him in Sports Libre and means he will never be competitive again!  Although technically with the swift engine he should be in sports libre already, so ignore me! |
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Last Edit: May 19, 2008 21:00:59 GMT by Adam
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2009 Westfield Megabusa
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May 19, 2008 21:05:12 GMT
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*Technically* I'd call it my 3rd competitive event as it happened on the 3rd day, each of which was classed as a different event I was trying to get it ready for the Teeside event next weekend but I am going to Billing instead now. Should be ready for paint again next week ;D   As one of my rivals put it, its the most fun you can have with your pants on EDIT: Adam, your correct. I'm running in Sports Libre. But we (16vminiclub.com) have started our our own championship this year, sponsored by Geoff Watson and Matt G (who runs 16vminishop) There is only 4 of us this year, but more are joining in next year ;D |
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Last Edit: May 19, 2008 21:10:38 GMT by PSmurfy
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May 19, 2008 21:09:39 GMT
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But for the time being it'll have to look a bit more like this : No, you can do better than the Inifinity man. My grandmother could have. |
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