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NovaBen
03-12-05, 05:18 PM
Well, today i've faught the elements, braved the wind and rain, and managed to drag my rally car out of the garage to do some work on it as next years ASWMC championship is approaching at quite a rapid rate of knots! To be honest i didnt have to do a great deal of work at the mo, due to the fact i cant afford it at the mo! So, less of the chatting, lets get some pics!!

New Rev counter with shift light! Most of the time i'm revving OFF of the standard dash so needed a bigger counter!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/novaben/DSC00036.jpg

Needed some more cold air in, so re-locate the number plate to the bonnet, cut some holes, and hey presto!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/novaben/DSC00060.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/novaben/DSC00061.jpg

Also in the previous 2 photos you may have noticed a lack of passenger wing mirror! I don't look in it, so why have it! Plus its more weight!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/novaben/DSC00064.jpg

Again another weight issue, time to cut the inside door skin out! Just needs another coat of Hammerrite and we'll be fine! Oh, and typically it started raining as soon as the paint brush came out!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/novaben/DSC00065.jpg

Cobra Suzukas went back in, I was going to put my Evolutions in, but they're toooooo much for rallying really! So they are for sale! ?500 for the pair.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/novaben/DSC00067.jpg

And finally a random shot of the engine bay!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/novaben/DSC00068.jpg

So, getting there!! Nearly ready for the first event of next year, Regency Stages at Brean Leisure Park. Last weekend of January if anyone wants to come and watch! Its both days.

Cheers

Ben 8)
Fester
03-12-05, 05:20 PM
Tasty :!:
Jack
03-12-05, 05:22 PM
Nearly ready for the first event of next year, Regency Stages at Brean Leisure Park. Last weekend of January if anyone wants to come and watch! Its both days.
Might just do that!
NovaBen
03-12-05, 06:02 PM
I think its only about ?5 per person per day to get in and spectate! Its a great weekend, expensive for us competitors but still a great weekend!
My entry form came through yesterday, was posted off this morning!!
Cant wait! I've always wanted to compete there.
Oh, and its not exactly far to travel either really Jack!!

Ben :wink:
Chris
03-12-05, 06:32 PM
looks great Ben, cant wait to have a lap of the ring in it next year :lol:

Chris
Jack
03-12-05, 06:43 PM
Oh, and its not exactly far to travel either really Jack!!
Yep :D I meant to go last time they had some rallying on there but never got round to it. So I'll make a point of getting there this time!
scott.parker
03-12-05, 07:03 PM
Looks lovly Ben..

Oh and if them seats are about in the new year i might have the cash :wink:

Scott
NovaBen
03-12-05, 09:46 PM
Yes, Chris: She is definitely going to the 'Ring next year. As long as I'm not rallying of course! The rallying will take priority next year!

Scott: Seats are still for sale, Neil was interested in my Suzukas but they're now back in the rally car as you can see!

I've still got quite a few bits for sale guys, so just contact me if you need anything!

Ben :D
rudeboy69r
04-12-05, 11:21 AM
nice m8. wish i could do that but no resorces! shame.... might make my lil 1.2 a bit quicker
leemh1234
08-12-05, 06:10 PM
how much weight did u lose by not aving a wing mirror and door braces then?
:lol:
Stuart
08-12-05, 06:19 PM
wing mirror saved me about 700ish grams (every little hleps)
Snowface
08-12-05, 07:26 PM
+ a few kilograms of drag at 100mph.
Rob77
08-12-05, 10:56 PM
Is it legal having the number plate stuck on the bonnet?

I am assuming its a sticker?
scott.parker
09-12-05, 12:09 AM
Is it legal having the number plate stuck on the bonnet?

I am assuming its a sticker?

why not,they do it on mx5's and some scoobies have it on the bumper etc etc.. :wink:

Scott
Rob77
09-12-05, 12:26 AM
Is it legal having the number plate stuck on the bonnet?

I am assuming its a sticker?

why not,they do it on mx5's and some scoobies have it on the bumper etc etc.. :wink:

Scott

Yeh good point - you do see a LOT of mx5's with the stickers on the bonnet.
craig green
09-12-05, 11:53 AM
I'll come n watch at Brean.
DaveMarshall
09-12-05, 10:02 PM
Looks lovly Ben..

Oh and if them seats are about in the new year i might have the cash :wink:

Scott

You'll never fit your ass in them if they're standard width Scott. LOL :D
NovaBen
10-12-05, 06:42 PM
With reference to the number plate on the bonnet, all it narrows down to, is if I end up doing a Multi Venue event, which i will do as its in the championship next year, if I have a 'mishap' on one of the stages and loose the front bumper, i'm still legal to drive on the road as the number plate is still there (hopefully intact) on the bonnet!

Plus i'm also going to have a small one on the bumper anyway!

Ben 8)