Toby Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 I went to Pod yesterday for the night race, but it was like everyone was in Malta!! I nearly equalled my previous PB of 12.58 with a 12.59, it melted a plug in 3rd though so we drilled the jets, replaced the plug and then something broke in the gearbox so game over... Great weather though, nice to see John, Karren, Puddy, Mike, Billy and Kev. Did you know you can have a Jacket potato and chilli at Pod and it's very nice! I must be getting old! Thanks to Dave and Tom for your help and the drills, you have everthing!! Thanks for the master cylinder too Dave. Have I thanked the cat? Billy has fitted a new engine in a lovely looking Mk1 Escort and had run a 13.3 on road tyres, and Kev was keepnig it real for the Tina's - Hopefully we will hear more on their return...
garyv6100e Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 Toby well done with that time glad you enjoyed your jacket potato and chilli shame about the gear box , have you got any more drag meets or are you going to wait til next season
Chud Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 Well done Tob's! Go on the Tina's,u know it makes sense
HARRIS REAL DEAL Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 I went to Pod yesterday for the night race, but it was like everyone was in Malta!! I nearly equalled my previous PB of 12.58 with a 12.59, it melted a plug in 3rd though so we drilled the jets, replaced the plug and then something broke in the gearbox so game over... Great weather though, nice to see John, Karren, Puddy, Mike, Billy and Kev. Did you know you can have a Jacket potato and chilli at Pod and it's very nice! I must be getting old! Thanks to Dave and Tom for your help and the drills, you have everthing!! Thanks for the master cylinder too Dave. Have I thanked the cat? Billy has fitted a new engine in a lovely looking Mk1 Escort and had run a 13.3 on road tyres, and Kev was keepnig it real for the Tina's - Hopefully we will hear more on their return... Good time toby you must of been happy with that
MK2Ed Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 No I don't believe you did thank the cat but it's the thought that counts... Great weather for it.... and sounds like you got over a few woes only for another one to strike - poo appens ... Anyway another great time and she'll run another day eh...
Mr Sam Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 nice one dude wish id of come im dying to give the new plastic a go
huxmk1estate Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 wicked toby// sounded awesome mate
Jeff HPE Motorsport Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 Well done Toby, great times as usual. sorry to hear you broke something in the gearbox No doubt you will be up & running soon.. Jeff Harris.
Jeff HPE Motorsport Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 Well done Tob's! Go on the Tina's,u know it makes sense Why are you on here at 4pm, when you should have been taking your lovely wife & your new born son Brady out this afternoon, on another scive eh. I need to keep my eyes on you Wayne, cos you do love a Jolly. Jeff Harris.
jamie Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 Yes was there yesterday and had a cracking day. Hard to believe but I think I actually got a tan too. The queue for the strip in the evening was massive. The Cortina sounded awesome Toby Good to meet you Huxley!
Toby Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Posted October 12, 2008 Thanks all (cat too ) I think that's my season over, the gearbox will be major, Joseph in Malta said I would break the main shaft near 3rd gear and it lost drive in 3rd so it's my guess that's what's gone....but, in a gearbox it doesn't usually stop at one "little" thing breaking As you say Ed - or was it Arnie? I'll be back
puddy Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 Shame about the gearbox toby,sounded like it let go in 3rd? Was deffo leaving the line the best I've ever seen it though So where were all of the other old skool fords,a very disappointing turn out compared to previous night meets. puddy
Toby Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Posted October 12, 2008 Yes mate - 3rd. They are all in Malta I believe... It was a gluey old track - I thought I wheelied but wasn't fast enough to get out and look
Fiesta Steve Posted October 12, 2008 Report Posted October 12, 2008 I'd sack the gearbox builder Well done on posting another 12.5
TomB Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 Well done mate, i only saw the run you lunched the gearbox in 3rd. Next time you come mate i'll bring the very very nice drill set. he he I spoke to Ian Marshall about the track and they said they were trying a new/old glue mix and were very pleased. I also run a pb of 13.2 in my R5 on street tyres. Those drills have a lot to answer for.
MK2Ed Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 Thanks all (cat too ) I think that's my season over, the gearbox will be major, Joseph in Malta said I would break the main shaft near 3rd gear and it lost drive in 3rd so it's my guess that's what's gone....but, in a gearbox it doesn't usually stop at one "little" thing breaking As you say Ed - or was it Arnie? I'll be back LOL definitely Arnie mate the famous Governator….
MK2Ed Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 Shame about the gearbox toby,sounded like it let go in 3rd? Was deffo leaving the line the best I've ever seen it though So where were all of the other old skool fords,a very disappointing turn out compared to previous night meets. puddy Hmm shame OSF’s were a bit light on the ground…. I know rumours were around about ¼ mile queues – what were the queues like??? I may well have gone but not sure if anyone posted or it was something I personally missed….
DEP Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 I did think about going up the saturday, but the thought of the queues put me off, plus i heard there was nt alot of grip once it got dark
LEONMEX Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 I did 5 runs on saturday & got hacked off with the 2 hour que so gave up at 7.00 & went to raid the beer fridge instead. Was a really good day & night
escyestate Posted October 13, 2008 Report Posted October 13, 2008 queues wer`nt that bad on sat night, saw the run driver broke, didnt sound good, hope its to bad. mine went bang aswell + have got to get a new engine now, oh and thanks to huxly for pushing the estate down the fireup lane and it was good to meet you
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