quote:Originally posted by ian locostzx9rc2
Already programmed too record I also got this book for christmas
I had a flick through the book in WHSmiths.. Put it down, when one chapter was titled, something like "invited to an orgy" transpired that
he basically watched on, as a freind had sex I the back of a van. Not exactly an orgy!
Whilst I have the utmost respect for his riding and love of machines, I think some of the TV stuff he's done recently has been
'entertainment over substance' pykes peak was good but many of his speed chalenges have been badly thought out and poorly executed.
Examples:
Cycling on sand for a speed record, got the record but given the prep and machinery, anywhere on tarmac/concrete would have resulted in a better
result.
Hydro Skimming on a 100ft deep lake, again why! Go somewhere recovery is easier when you ditch the bike.
Sledging, set the brake in front of the centre of gravity!
As I said, respect for his balls but the above aren't hindsight mistakes, there obvious for anyone technically minded.
Almost 'top gear special' but with balls
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Building: confidence and miles with smiles
posted on 27/12/14 at 10:41 PM
So for all that have watched it. . . .
How many 10mm spanners do you own!?!
Me, 4. Im my regular tool box. More scattered in other places. Im not like guy with a tool box the size of a kitchen sideboard. Im more of a scatter
them around kind of guy!
[Edited on 27/12/14 by bi22le]
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
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Building: It is an ex-Locost - it has gone to the IOW!
posted on 28/12/14 at 09:22 AM
Check out the first car in this video for a novel way of using a Merlin engine... and some of the other restorations are worth looking at, as well.
Amazing what you can do when you have heaps of money, a vast garage and mechanics at your beck and call.
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