John Bonnett
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 01:50 PM |
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MCC Exeter Trial
Cars take a long time in the building and for some, the build is everything and for others perhaps the build and use of the car are enjoyed in equal
proportions. I definitely fall into the latter category.
The Trials car was built to compete in Classic Trials for fully road legal cars. Having done a season in Class 0 we decided now was the time to move
up to Class 8 which is considerably more challenging than Class 0 but certainly something we could get our teeth into. So, we have just returned from
taking part in the MCC Exeter Trial; a superb event that has used the same format and many of the same hills going back over 80 years. It is fantastic
to take part in an event organised by Britain's oldest motor club.
For more information on Classic Trials here is the link to the Motor Cycling Club
http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/
We took some in car video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6l1NjbwkQc
The evil restarts are reserved for Class 7 kit cars and Class 8 trials specials.
I hope this might be of some interest.
John
[Edited on 9/1/12 by John Bonnett]
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myke pocock
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 03:18 PM |
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Hiya John
What is your car? Nice video with an enthusiastic passenger as well!!! Why not give us a try here?
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=164909
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John Bonnett
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 03:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by myke pocock
Hiya John
What is your car? Nice video with an enthusiastic passenger as well!!! Why not give us a try here?
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=164909
Hello Myke
We could perhaps work it in with a trip up to Scotland. Living in Devon these jaunts need a bit of planning.
The car has a Peugeot 205 GTI engine running twin 40DCOEs in the back and the body is hand formed aluminium. Front wishbones are "Book",
uprights Cortina and the steering rack is 205 left hand drive upside down. The complete engine gearbox, subframe and suspension was taken from a donor
205 and put in the back. Rear brakes are Citroen BX fronts which incorporate the handbrake and as luck would have are a direct fit to the Peugeot
uprights. It all seems to work well and is amazingly comfortable and well mannered on the road. Using a 306 turbo diesel gearbox coupled with 175 80
14s give 30mph/1000 revs in 5th which the 1.9 engine pulls easily.
regards
John
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myke pocock
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| posted on 8/1/12 at 04:17 PM |
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Ah, now thats interesting. I was looking out for some kind of engine, gearbox, subframe unit that could be used as one. Had a silly idea about putting
something like that in the back of an AX, Cinquecento, Kia Pride, Polo etc for trialling as I like a roof over my head. Being over 60 and knackered
now doesnt help matters either.
BTW, the regs are here http://www.fellsideac.co.uk/index.html
[Edited on 8/1/12 by myke pocock]
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