Tyre on the car cost nothing and it's always there when you need it. To clarify, there is no air loss save for whatever needs to fill the hose from the tyre to the MC cap.Or get a garden weed spray tank and pump up pressure in it. They oly cost abot $9.00.
Except that pressure above a few pounds per square inch has been known to blow the rubber connector out of the glass reservoirof early Renault models.Tyre on the car cost nothing and it's always there when you need it. To clarify, there is no air loss save for whatever needs to fill the hose from the tyre to the MC cap.
That would be a problem.Except that pressure above a few pounds per square inch has been known to blow the rubber connector out of the glass reservoir of early Renault models.
A few people here have been diplomatically suggesting it for some time regarding brakes, suspension and other improvements that will not cost much money. Like most youngsters, you had to learn by your own personal experience.You mean it's easier in the long run to be prepared
Yes I haven't given the car any "real" attention. This bit me on the arse last week.
Lucky I got away with it for so long.
Race preparation starts the day after the last race on Sunday, its all fresh in your mind to fix those little niggles, or try some improvement.Bowie I will send you a race preparation checklist – standard procedure after each event and not less than two weeks before next race event. Preparation is not trying to repair newly discovered faulty parts two days before an event
Check lists are brilliant, when I was racing I had one for all the bits that I had to load into the van on a long list, a good way to make sure nothing gets left behind.Bowie I will send you a race preparation checklist – standard procedure after each event and not less than two weeks before next race event. Preparation is not trying to repair newly discovered faulty parts two days before an event
Indeed you have. That is a truth pancake right there!A few people here have been diplomatically suggesting it for some time regarding brakes, suspension and other improvements that will not cost much money. Like most youngsters, you had to learn by your own personal experience.
You must have a similar list to mine Col. Apart from the stuff scrutineers check for compliance and safety, it is basic service issues such as pad thickness, checking for leaks, fluid levels, fresh brake fluid, bleeding brakes after each day of competition or more often if necessary, air cleaners if used, nut and bolt check, wheel alignment, suspension movement & lubrication.Check lists are brilliant, when I was racing I had one for all the bits that I had to load into the van on a long list, a good way to make sure nothing gets left behind.
Race preparation list is pretty easy, should contain at least what the scrutineers check, all fluids, tire pressures etc
Good point Col, however I can never remember exactly where I pack everything to fit it all in. I now take a few photos to remember where it goes and reassure myself that it does actually fit in the tow car/trailer.Check lists are brilliant, when I was racing I had one for all the bits that I had to load into the van on a long list, a good way to make sure nothing gets left behind.
Race preparation list is pretty easy, should contain at least what the scrutineers check, all fluids, tire pressures etc
There are reasons why people like Frank Gardner are so successful in motor sport, and also races are not won on the track, they are won at home in the shed or workshop.You must have a similar list to mine Col. Apart from the stuff scrutineers check for compliance and safety, it is basic service issues such as pad thickness, checking for leaks, fluid levels, fresh brake fluid, bleeding brakes after each day of competition or more often if necessary, air cleaners if used, nut and bolt check, wheel alignment, suspension movement & lubrication.
The basic list I use is based on one Frank Gardner gave me when I was racing the BMW Gp5 built for BMW by McLaren. It applies to a Le Mans 24 hr car as much as a Bathurst 1000 car or Bowie's R12.