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Yes but it costs half as much as a single RR session and, in theory, it's like having your car on a continual rolling road, always monitoring and allowing for ambient changes (temp, humidity etc), differing grades of fuel, changes to the engine as it wears etc. And you don't have to rag it to within an inch of it's life

I'm looking to get a wideband lambda and I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations of a make? I know Richard L has a Spartan2 but also found this one: https://ldperformance.co.uk/product/wideband-controller/ Anyone ever heard of it? I'm particularly intrigued by the statement it makes about warm up: ' Many wideband sensors fail prematurely because rarely aftermarket controller manufacturers pay attention to the sensor warmup procedure when the engine is cold. What usually happens is condensed water from the exhaust hits the hot sensor and the shock damages the sensing element. The LDperformance Smart warmup process monitors the sensor temperature and applies full sensor warmup only after the exhaust is heated sufficiently by the engine. This means that when exhaust is cold the sensor will become fully operational in 2-7minutes after engine is started.'

I'd like to join you but got to do some gardening - place is looking like a jungle (I hate gardening). Have a great time...

Fuel injection? :-) Sorry, I'm not helping, I know nothing about carbs but others do and will be along soon. Welcome to the forum!

This is how I did mine: https://zerolifebuild.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/stand-back-master-craftsman-at-work.html

Yup, nice simple re-test... well done!

Your own 'African Queen' - very nice...

Congratulations on the purchase and welcome to the forum! Most people either bolt the seats to the floor in one fixed position or buy a simple set of runners (like these: https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/black-seat-runners-pair-one-seat-single-lock-left-hand) - I've never seen anyone make their own runners when you can buy them pretty cheaply. If you've got runners, not sure why they're not locking. I'm afraid you'd need to take the seats out to look. Once off, you can decide if you need to buy new ones and hopefully, they'll just fit into the existing holes. Also, post a pic or 2 of the new car - you may find the original builder is on this forum...

Well, I have no inside knowledge on that but, going by that map, they're only losing about 20% of their site - still lots left over...

Why a shame? They are going to make a shedload of cash and they've still got a huge amount of space, definitely enough for the kit car show, anyway.

Got stuck in a huge queue into Stow-on-the-Wold so decided to turn off the engine, in case I overheated. When I tried to start the engine - nothing! After a bit of panicking, realised it was just the starter motor being too hot (can anyone explain why that happens?) so threw water over it and left for 5 minutes and all OK. Otherwise, great drive home to cap a great weekend - thanks all!

Sorry to hear that mate - hope it's sorted soon. But this is why I have no interest in getting my car on a RR - I've just read too many people having problems during or after a RR session.

The words 'pit' and 'money' come to mind. I reckon it would be cheaper to start from scratch...

Holy Cow, democracy can actually work

I must have been on the monday then (can't remember ) - it was always half empty when I went...

Shame we can't just camp on our stand - there always seemed to be enough space...

Can we not camp in section 82? It's on their guide as camping and it is much closer to our stand.

I've not camped before - how is it supposed to work (where we camp, not 'how do I put up a tent' )? I assumed we would be camping in area 82, which is nearest to our stand? Is that no good?

Yes, we will need to book and pay in advance, which is a bit annoying because the weather may make it rubbish. But I should have my doors finished by then (yes, sorry Bob T, I've only just found someone who can finish off the material side of it ), so I'll probably go no matter what the weather is. I have actually tried to book today but the website doesn't seem to be working and no answer when I called the events company (although it does sound like a one-man band). As to meeting point, depending on whether anyone else turns up, I was thinking of somewhere east of Winchester (maybe Loomies cafe on the A272?). Bob T, is that too far for you? Rough plan (I'm not a morning person but we could start earlier if you prefer?): 1. 09:00 - Bob T could come to me first (about 20-30 mins from your house Bob T) 2. 10.00: Loomies for morning coffee and snacks and meet Bob F. 3. 10.30 - 12.30: To Brighton, just in time for fish and chips in the sunshine (ok, maybe I'm pushing it there)

Argh, darn it... My apologies but when I first read that website, I just saw 'free parking' and 'free entry' - turns out the 'free' parking is only if you're signed up to the London to Brighton run, which is £97.50 per car - not my idea of 'free' To just park on Madeira Drive is £15, which is actually cheaper than the local multi-storey car parks. So I still plan on going but I can perfectly understand if this is a show-stopper for others - let me know (Bob's) if you're still interested.

Cool - it will be good to see you again - as long as you don't bring Ray's car, that will be fine

Excellent, we'll have the world's shortest convoy :-) My next door neighbour has just bought a Morgan replica, I'll try drag him out. I'll get in touch nearer the time to arrange a meet-up time and place...

Probably because, in the current atmosphere, if anyone from the committee said anything more, they'd get a rant about them choosing the wrong type of hog, or something

I thought I'd try arrange something down the bottom end of the country, for a change. https://www.classicmotorshows.co.uk/brighton-motor-show I'm happy to do a block booking and to plan a fun route down to Brighton from a convenient start point, if anyone is interested. It's worth going just to get free, allocated parking in Brighton :-) I realise it's a long way for most of you and I'm not sure if we have many southerners on here (the members map shows quite a few) so I may be going by myself :-) but any interest?

I tried getting someone to come out at one point during my build and got no response either. I think those mobile guys just install radios - I don't think electrical fault-finding is something they can actually do. Tell them you want to install a radio - you'll get a callback in 10 minutes