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"Mik"
posts: 301
Lincolnshire Area group
joined on Fri 4th Feb 2005
 posted Wed 24th Oct 2018 reply 21 of 37

No misunderstanding, I was just attempting humour :) I'm not very good at it! Had an AX for 14 years, excellent car. The MX5 is also a good choice for many things!

I suspect by the way that the entry button may have vanished because the entry closing date has passed so direct communication with the organiser (Nigel Abdullah) is the way to go if anyone still wants to come out and play.

Mik

1979 Spitfire 1500 (It's not easy being green). Broken.
1978 Spitfire 1500 racer (Fixed it, broke it, fixed it, broke it, fixed it again...). Currently broken.
1990 Dodge Ram 250 conversion van (Everything works but bodywork is dissolving). Consider it broken.
1995 Citroen AX (226,700 miles, faded paint and assorted rattles, now with added rust but just keeps on going)
2007 Toyota Avensis. Comfortable, quiet, well equipped. Almost 50mpg.
2004 Smart Roadster. Kinda like a Spitfire but not broken!
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"richard w"
posts: 450
Worcestershire group
joined on Tue 19th Nov 2013
 posted Wed 24th Oct 2018 reply 22 of 37

Just teasing Clive.

Jon did his best to convert the rear tyres on the BMW into smoke last time, now he obviously wants to have a go at putting a nice flat edge on the AX's!

Oh and reducing the diameter of the fronts as well obviously

72 Stag RV8
68 Mk1 2000 automatic

Warwickshire Scatter Rally 2014,2015,2016
RBRR 2014 finisher - team 94  
RBRR 2016 - team 80 - non-starter (wretched HGF!)  

RBRR 2018 - team 100 dnf - finished in Dave Maton's

HCR 2015,2016,2017

C2C 2018,19
Essex 12 Car Rally 2015,16,17,18
CSMA NWL 12 Car 2015 finisher - just about!
CT Autosolo 2016,18,19
Warwickshire Winter 12 Car Rally 2016   2017
10CR 2017,2019
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"Mik"
posts: 301
Lincolnshire Area group
joined on Fri 4th Feb 2005
 posted Fri 26th Oct 2018 reply 23 of 37

Does anyone know where to find the indemnity form we're supposed to be printing off to take with us as per the final instructions? I've not seen it on the Autosolo page or anywhere else I've looked.

Mik

1979 Spitfire 1500 (It's not easy being green). Broken.
1978 Spitfire 1500 racer (Fixed it, broke it, fixed it, broke it, fixed it again...). Currently broken.
1990 Dodge Ram 250 conversion van (Everything works but bodywork is dissolving). Consider it broken.
1995 Citroen AX (226,700 miles, faded paint and assorted rattles, now with added rust but just keeps on going)
2007 Toyota Avensis. Comfortable, quiet, well equipped. Almost 50mpg.
2004 Smart Roadster. Kinda like a Spitfire but not broken!
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"richard w"
posts: 450
Worcestershire group
joined on Tue 19th Nov 2013
 posted Fri 26th Oct 2018 reply 24 of 37

I haven't seen one either Mik.  Maybe Nigel will let us fill something out in the morning during scrutineering.

72 Stag RV8
68 Mk1 2000 automatic

Warwickshire Scatter Rally 2014,2015,2016
RBRR 2014 finisher - team 94  
RBRR 2016 - team 80 - non-starter (wretched HGF!)  

RBRR 2018 - team 100 dnf - finished in Dave Maton's

HCR 2015,2016,2017

C2C 2018,19
Essex 12 Car Rally 2015,16,17,18
CSMA NWL 12 Car 2015 finisher - just about!
CT Autosolo 2016,18,19
Warwickshire Winter 12 Car Rally 2016   2017
10CR 2017,2019
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"Mik"
posts: 301
Lincolnshire Area group
joined on Fri 4th Feb 2005
 posted Fri 26th Oct 2018 reply 25 of 37

That's exactly it. Had an email from Nigel today to say the indemnity form will be available at signing on. I think the email went to all entrants but if anyone is missing it, that's the message.

Mik

1979 Spitfire 1500 (It's not easy being green). Broken.
1978 Spitfire 1500 racer (Fixed it, broke it, fixed it, broke it, fixed it again...). Currently broken.
1990 Dodge Ram 250 conversion van (Everything works but bodywork is dissolving). Consider it broken.
1995 Citroen AX (226,700 miles, faded paint and assorted rattles, now with added rust but just keeps on going)
2007 Toyota Avensis. Comfortable, quiet, well equipped. Almost 50mpg.
2004 Smart Roadster. Kinda like a Spitfire but not broken!
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"CharlieD"
posts: 96
Shropshire group
joined on Wed 23rd Sep 2009
 posted Sat 27th Oct 2018 reply 26 of 37

I have not had an email from Nigel either - so will fill in form on the day.

1978 2500S Auto Estate 
10CR - 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019
RBRR - 2012, 2014, 2016
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"GT6DavidMK1"
posts: 452
joined on Tue 13th Jun 2006
 posted Sun 28th Oct 2018 reply 27 of 37

Excellent Autosolo today laughing 

 1967 GT6 Mk1 Conifer
1966 GT6 MK1 WHITE, GWK884D press/pre-production car. needs lots of work��lol
1972 Triumph 2.5 PI emerald green o/d.RBRR car No.35 Finished
1968 Triumph 2.5 PI Royal Blue o/d. car No.76 RBRR 2010 car No.98 RBRR 2014 Finished again !2016 FINISHED  
ANGLIAN TRIUMPH SERVICES /BUNGAY TYRE SERVICES.
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"Mik"
posts: 301
Lincolnshire Area group
joined on Fri 4th Feb 2005
 posted Sun 28th Oct 2018 reply 28 of 37

What a blast that was! Many thanks to the organisers for a grand day out. I'll be back for more of that next time!

Here's the first extract from my video camera https://youtu.be/H00xIopTL58

 

Mik

1979 Spitfire 1500 (It's not easy being green). Broken.
1978 Spitfire 1500 racer (Fixed it, broke it, fixed it, broke it, fixed it again...). Currently broken.
1990 Dodge Ram 250 conversion van (Everything works but bodywork is dissolving). Consider it broken.
1995 Citroen AX (226,700 miles, faded paint and assorted rattles, now with added rust but just keeps on going)
2007 Toyota Avensis. Comfortable, quiet, well equipped. Almost 50mpg.
2004 Smart Roadster. Kinda like a Spitfire but not broken!
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"richard w"
posts: 450
Worcestershire group
joined on Tue 19th Nov 2013
 posted Sun 28th Oct 2018 reply 29 of 37

I'll second that.

Had a brilliant day seeing how high I could get a 2000 to rev! Henry had fun in the passenger seat too.

Many thanks to Nigel, Mike and everyone else for a great autosolo.

72 Stag RV8
68 Mk1 2000 automatic

Warwickshire Scatter Rally 2014,2015,2016
RBRR 2014 finisher - team 94  
RBRR 2016 - team 80 - non-starter (wretched HGF!)  

RBRR 2018 - team 100 dnf - finished in Dave Maton's

HCR 2015,2016,2017

C2C 2018,19
Essex 12 Car Rally 2015,16,17,18
CSMA NWL 12 Car 2015 finisher - just about!
CT Autosolo 2016,18,19
Warwickshire Winter 12 Car Rally 2016   2017
10CR 2017,2019
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"cliftyhanger"
posts: 9939
North London & Herts group
joined on Wed 31st Oct 2007
 posted Mon 29th Oct 2018 reply 30 of 37

It was a fantastic day. The courses were lovely and flowing meaning all the cars could manoeuvre them (Cheers Nigel!). The surface was smooth so tyres didn't get too chewed up, and plenty of opportunity to be a bit of a hooligan! 

Please, can we go to Curborough again? And soon.... 

(Really, if anybody is unsure about what it is like, just have a go. Everybody has a huge grin on their faces after they have driven)

Clive Senior

Location-Brighton, East Sussex
Foxy is here, Post Office red Toledo, bought in 2008 Slant 4 engine bolted in, sprint box and axle.
Ford powered Spitfire mkIV, on the road and an absolute hoot!
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"timbancroft61"
posts: 10449

Website Moderator
Library Manager
RBRR organising team member
joined on Tue 31st Mar 1998
 		posted Mon 29th Oct 2018 reply 31 of 37

That was the first Autosolo that I have done, where I have not driven and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, timing the cars. It was great fun, everybody's driving got better and better as the day went on.

Most of the cars looked superb, one or two being very competitive: Matt Helm's Spitfire and Clive Senior's superb Spitfire.

I will be entering next time with the rejuvenated GT6.

I must echo Clive's comments, Curborough is an excellent venue for such an event.

Hope we see a few of the old hands out next time: Paul Hughes, The Foremans, Mike Bishop, Colin Wake, The Charltons, Joe Welling, Dave Pearson etc etc

Many congrats to Matt Helm for winning again, what a driver.

Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run: Part of the organising team, and honoured to be associated
RBRR is the best car event in the UK, not probably, it is!

1970 GT6 Mk.2: Royal Blue 6 RBRRs (98, 00,02,04,06 & 10, one failure 14), 2 10CRs (03 & 07). 2 HCRs 1 LCC, lots of Autosolos and numerous track days. Bought in 1983, crikey where did the time go! Lots of modifications, now fitted with a revvy 2000cc engine and she is going very well. GT6 are fantastic little cars that are very under-rated, mainly by people who have not driven one, its slow in and fast out!

1969 2.5Pi Mk.1: Slate Grey 4 10CRs (05, 09, 15 & 17), 4 RBRRs (08, 12, 16 and 187), 3 HCRs, 2 LCCs. A few alloy panels, does need the pi kit fitting. Bought April '04. Needs paint! Just fitted some new 7J Minilites-not copies! The car goes like a train on SUs, so why change! The car just sits and waits and waits and when needed is brilliant fun to drive. Triumph's best design? Impending engine and body work this (2019) Autumn and Winter.

1967 Spitfire mk2: Wedgewood Blue. Bought November 2010. Almost seems civilised. Car has done a RBRR (Dave Picton 2010). Back on the road since March 2017. Raw little car, but fun. Has lots of modifications, nothing too outlandish!

1970 TR6 Maroon. Bought May 2018. Since pruchase: Full suspension re-build, new clutch and propshaft plus re-built driveshafts. Goes well. Blimey, lots more done now, gearbox replaced (Canley Classics unit), 7J black minilites c/w Uniroyal tyres (Crikey, un-stickable), Revington's Targa springs. Now needs some engine work and some brakes. Otherwise, well on its way to becoming a Club Triumph type car, i.e. one that is actually used!

Previously owned:

Triumph Dolomite Sprint (Now owned by Paul Hughes)

Herald 1200 Coupe on mk2 chassis (Now owned by Jess Cook and being properly used)

Vitesse mk2 Conv: Sold in 1983, still on the road!

Various Citroens and Pugs

DD: Focus ST Diesel...torquey!
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"Velocita Rosso"
posts: 9462
Public Relations Officer
Advertising Officer
Pendle & Pennine group
joined on Thu 16th Oct 2008
 posted Mon 29th Oct 2018 reply 32 of 37
Quoted from timbancroft61-

That was the first Autosolo that I have done, where I have not driven and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, timing the cars. It was great fun, everybody's driving got better and better as the day went on.

Most of the cars looked superb, one or two being very competitive: Matt Helm's Spitfire and Clive Senior's superb Spitfire.

I will be entering next time with the rejuvenated GT6.

I must echo Clive's comments, Curborough is an excellent venue for such an event.

Hope we see a few of the old hands out next time: Paul Hughes, The Foremans, Mike Bishop, Colin Wake, The Charltons, Joe Welling, Dave Pearson etc etc

Many congrats to Matt Helm for winning again, what a driver.

With.....Velocita, rising out of The Blue Lagoon (still a bit of red loitering)

PUBLIC RELATIONS and ADVERTISING OFFICER
MK3 Spitfire,Blue but a bit red Red..2000/V8 and GT6 driveway companions
Ten Countries,finisher in `09 ,`11 and `13  and 15 in a fashion
HCR 09/10/11/13 Finisher , 15 ..engine died
RBRR `10 Finisher
Nachtrits Spring and Autumn `08/`09/`10/`12/Spring `14..`19 predicted
Border Raiders co organiser
Club Auto solo `10,`11,`12 (Spitfire 3rd in Class but not driven by me)`13 no gearbox,`14 (useless)
Track Days, Cadwell/ Donington 2009 10CR at Nurburgring
Plus other speed,tyre wearing addictions , which includes buying new tyres on the 10CR in The Netherlands
P and P joke provider and quasher of rumours
2016/17 Annus`oribillii 2018 non existent.....2019 and it gets worse!
2019 6 day Continental trip, taking in Lingotto roof top and many mountain passes

 

 
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"Jonny-Jimbo"
posts: 376
non member
 posted Thu 1st Nov 2018 reply 33 of 37

Sorry I couldn't make it in the end for the Autosolo, I was looking forward to it, and so was AJ. If the organisers didn't mention non-attendees, I found out that my AX had a very bad fuel leak on my way home from work on Friday when I filled it up with £45 of finest Shell Optimax... only to find that most of that then spread itself over a 10 mile stretch of tarmac.

I was at a family event on Saturday, so had no time to fix it before the event. I was using it at my daily driver, so really needed to get it fixed. Turned out the filler neck flexi had perished.

If I'd have time to do a bit of a service I would have brought the Volvo, but it may also have been a bit too big for threading the needle. Excellent at shredding tyres though with a 2.3L Turbo engine...

 

 

 1968 Mk1 2000 w/ 2.5 - Alex's old car, very nice... just needs fettling!
1962 Vitesse 6 - Slammed, caged, rusty, tatty, disgusting, the dogs doo-dahs.
1970 Herald 13/60 - Not much left of it at all.
1960 Herald 1200 - It's a rolling chassis and that's about it!

1988 BMW E30 320i 2 Door - New daily driver, too much of a bargain to refuse. Donald Healey's old car!

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE - New project for me and Brother!
1970?/1988 Ginetta G4/4 - BINNED IT - Bought It - Rebuilding It!
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"richard w"
posts: 450
Worcestershire group
joined on Tue 19th Nov 2013
 posted Thu 1st Nov 2018 reply 34 of 37

Shame you couldn't make it Jon, it was a cracking day. Found out that my car goes sideways quite well!

740? Is that still rear wheel drive?

Our V70 is front wheel drive and has a turning circle only slightly larger than a supertanker! Though plenty quick enough (185 bhp) don't think it would have made the tight turns. Handbrake is pretty rubbish too so that wouldn't have helped much.

72 Stag RV8
68 Mk1 2000 automatic

Warwickshire Scatter Rally 2014,2015,2016
RBRR 2014 finisher - team 94  
RBRR 2016 - team 80 - non-starter (wretched HGF!)  

RBRR 2018 - team 100 dnf - finished in Dave Maton's

HCR 2015,2016,2017

C2C 2018,19
Essex 12 Car Rally 2015,16,17,18
CSMA NWL 12 Car 2015 finisher - just about!
CT Autosolo 2016,18,19
Warwickshire Winter 12 Car Rally 2016   2017
10CR 2017,2019
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"Jonny-Jimbo"
posts: 376
non member
 posted Thu 15th Nov 2018 reply 35 of 37

Hi Richard, good to know the 2000 is a bit more fun now it's not so automatic!

Yeah, the 700 series was the last chassis to be RWD I think (The 900 series came later, but is the same chassis... the S80 might have been RWD too actually)... in any case, yes, it's RWD.

As you suggest, it doesn't have the best turning circle, but it's not terrible. Main issue is the steering rack is slower ratio than one may expect, so you have occasional moments of panic when arriving at a corner and finding you need to make more of an input than anticipated. Being a very old turbo motor it also takes a long time to spool up to full boost, so going round traffic islands and long corners sometimes results in a 'boost induced handling imbalance'... ie, sudden wheel spin and oversteer!

Oh, it also has a side mounted exhaust, so it's really loud and sometimes spits flame on the overrun :D

My neighbours must love it :D

 1968 Mk1 2000 w/ 2.5 - Alex's old car, very nice... just needs fettling!
1962 Vitesse 6 - Slammed, caged, rusty, tatty, disgusting, the dogs doo-dahs.
1970 Herald 13/60 - Not much left of it at all.
1960 Herald 1200 - It's a rolling chassis and that's about it!

1988 BMW E30 320i 2 Door - New daily driver, too much of a bargain to refuse. Donald Healey's old car!

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE - New project for me and Brother!
1970?/1988 Ginetta G4/4 - BINNED IT - Bought It - Rebuilding It!
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"davidb5964"
posts: 173
West Midlands group
joined on Sat 5th Mar 2016
 posted Sun 18th Nov 2018 reply 36 of 37

But it is nowhere near as loud as the stupid Harley in the street

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"Jonny-Jimbo"
posts: 376
non member
 posted Tue 20th Nov 2018 reply 37 of 37

isn't that where all the dentists etc are?

 1968 Mk1 2000 w/ 2.5 - Alex's old car, very nice... just needs fettling!
1962 Vitesse 6 - Slammed, caged, rusty, tatty, disgusting, the dogs doo-dahs.
1970 Herald 13/60 - Not much left of it at all.
1960 Herald 1200 - It's a rolling chassis and that's about it!

1988 BMW E30 320i 2 Door - New daily driver, too much of a bargain to refuse. Donald Healey's old car!

1978 Reliant Scimitar GTE - New project for me and Brother!
1970?/1988 Ginetta G4/4 - BINNED IT - Bought It - Rebuilding It!
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