EBOR 24Hr Endurance Event

Alfonzo II · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 10:45 am Post subject:

Ben - I don't know where to start really. Perhaps you should be running the country, I'm sure you'd do a better job than the current load of boll*cks Laughing

Anyway, Petit next weekend & I'm getting excited now. I don't want to see your car prep let you down, especially as you've put a lot of effort into getting the event sorted, so..

Al's Patronising Pre-Race Check List For Ben H

Transmitter
Charge it.
Test it.
Pack it!
Pack the charger too if necessary.

12v battery/Power supply
Charged?
Pack it!

Cells / Lipo's
In working condition?
Wires & connectors ok, no fraying or damage?
Charge them.
Pack them.

Speed Controller
Works?
Setup correct? (Brakes, neutral etc)
Wires & connectors ok?

Motor
Works?
Wires all good?

Wheels & Tyres
Got the right tyres on the right wheels?
Glue em.

Chassis
Spanner check all screws & bolts. Use threadlock 242 or similar on any machine screws prone to vibrating loose.
Remove shock aborbers and check all wishbones move freely, no binding.
Got the right shock pistons / springs / oil? oil need topping up?
Re-attach shocks.
Steeering all ok? Check ballcups / king pins etc make sure all free moving.
Belt / Driveshafts all ok? Check tension, etc.
Slipper clutch set ok?
Pinion gear correct? Check meshing? (I sometimes remove the pinion gear to check the transmission is running nice and freely. Use a dab of threadlock to secure the grub screw on the pinion gear)

That's a good start.

Now watch as my car prep fails. I'll probably forget to pack the transmitter or something. Very Happy

Zipper · 2007 LBC TRUCK CHAMPION

BenH · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 11:10 am Post subject:

That is brilliant!!! I think a little wee came out! Laughing

No sh't I am now printing it out! AND I have scheduled some time with Zipper on Thursday to ensure I haven't done the, "it'll be alright" preparation. Laughing

No excuses this time. I want to turn up and have everyone feel comfortable with the conclusion, Hubbard's cars were in tip top condition, he just drove like a complete <insert common expletive>

Besides, I have the John Myall car of 2008, 4WD Winner, Club Champs winner and WRS Champion winner. I have the cells from Mr East. I have the Moons aligned and a small warehouse of spares. No excuses, no bad luck. And for the first time, I want to get a least in the same final as Zipper. He has whooped me at theses events for too long! I have also set aside a budget for the hotel bar offering copius amounts of free drink to anyone whos forum name begins with a "z".

Wiggles · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:30 pm Post subject:

Hi all, No spare set up's will be allowed, the origional car parts will be marked and replacements when changed need to be re-marked , so only the broken bits can be changed, not whole front or rear ends!!!

I would say eight drivers and costing no more than £50.00 each as no rooms will be needed.

I could / should get some help from DMS on the costs.

one hour per driver on rotation 2wd (X^6) say 13.5 turn motor with the right lipo's should get half an hour ish between changes..

Five drivers in attendance while three rest..

Drivers list????????????

Paul Newman
Daniel Newman

EWS will pay the fuel and should be able to get a bus for the weekend FOC..

Post quick if anyone is intrested and we can all get Benh to sort the rest out??

Come on John and Andy ur club needs you!

Wiggles..
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John Myall · 2007-08 CLUB CHAMP; 2007-08 4WD CHAMPION

Wiggles · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:05 pm Post subject:

Yeh me too chassis wise and i'm sure with Mr G-speed and others we could cover the spares,

Shame John but you could go sick mate?

I also have two 13.5 turn motors (brushless)

Come on who's up for it????????????????????????????

Wiggles...
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Alfonzo II · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 1:46 pm Post subject:

I am soooo damn tempted.

No. 46 · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:01 pm Post subject:

I do believe the x6, 13.5 lipo combo would pay massive dividends. it would run for ages and would be so easy to drive. The gearbox would last the whole race if it were fresh built, and all there is nothing difficult to change on them.

Hour long stints would be an absolute killer. I reckon you could easily get the car to run for 20 minutes before the battery starts to go(a touring car around coastal lasts 17-18 minutes at full race pace with 13.5).
The main issue in endurance racing is the weakest link. Generally the idiot behind the wheel. In the endurance races i have competed in previously my brain has been fried after the 20ish minute stints. It maybe easier with a buggy as they are easier to drive than a touring car but it will still take it out of you.

As Al said its a shame its so soon after petit as i would be well up for this. An event like this has got Team LBC+1 written all over it.

How about the LBC or Coastal off road 4 hour. 1 car, teams of 4 drivers, 1 seriously cut up track Laughing

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LBC 2wd Champion 2009
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3 wheeled champion 2009

Wiggles · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 2:27 pm Post subject:

Dont be temped just post up if your going or not???????????

need eight to make it happen so come on boy's and girls??

Come on George we need ya mate.

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Spike · Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 7:04 pm Post subject:

Yea Do It. like I said I'm annoyed at myself for not registering for Petit so would absolutely love to do this!!! You can count me in for definate but as Paul says we need to get a move on cos I looked on the entry form and it says there's only 12 teams allowed!!! C'MON GUYS!!! You know you want to Twisted Evil

This is totally an LBC classic! Laps racing to the extreme.
TEMPUS NON SEQUITUR to the absolute max

Wiggles · Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 9:27 pm Post subject:

Sorry all , Caroline's just reminded me that i will be at an away football game that day with Dan so we are dropping out of this one. Embarassed

George could still get us a local one going later in the year??
Cool

W..

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