Renault 16TS rally car

[james maslin]

I notice people looking for pictures of the 16 TS factory rally car I have a few as I was Rod Slaters relief driver and drove it is some events
I don't know much about Aussiefrogs or posting pictures but as an old time Renault fan and driver I am willing to learn

 

[renault8&10]

Hardest thing with aussiefrogs and pictures is dealing with the size restriction.
I use a free image size reducer (just have to put up with ads but I’m a cheapskate so can live with that.

100kb is a good size. You find attaching pics is not that hard if you reduce them first.

 

[james maslin]

Thanks renault8&10 but it all sounds a bit hard as an 80 year old ludite the snail mail is my usual method and if anyone wants copies email me direct

 

[Greenpeace]

Thanks renault8&10 but it all sounds a bit hard as an 80 year old ludite the snail mail is my usual method and if anyone wants copies email me direct

Hi James I'm a bit younger than you, but am also a "need to know basis" kind of guy when it comes to computer tech.
I just send photos to myself via text and hit save. The phone will automatically reduce the file size for you.
Then I just post on here off my phone and attach any photos required out of saved items.

 

[james maslin]

I have a smart phone but am not a smart operator s give me a spanner and I will fix a 1960 car but give me an appt and I am lost

 

[56 Fregate]

Posted on behalf of James

 

[Ceenine]

Great photos. Horns are in a peculiar spot, normally in front of the RHS wheel in the wheel well. Exhaust pipes are same as in Bob Watson’s car or maybe that was his car Which won many rally championships.
I notice John Large was the navigator, the same man who was involved with running Targa Tasmania for some time

 

[Bustamif]

Thanks for posting the photos. The navigator, John Large was a good friend who held a very important role in the FIA. A very clever man, loved a good red wine and unending enthusiasm for motorsport, particularly rallying. He was third in the chain of command behind Bernie Ecclestone then Max Mosley. He was about to replace Max when he unfortunately passed away.

 

[james maslin]

It was Bob Watsons Car the Exhaust system was a work of art and it had a 12volt Jabsco industrial pump for windscreen and light washers a bit of a wild cam hard to get going under 2000rpm

 

[Armidillo]

Rod Slater posted on here for many years under the handle "Rocket Rod". Sadly I can't find any sign of his username, so don't know what has happened to his posts...

 

[james maslin]

I am still in contact with Rod now retired he won one million dollars in lotto late last year so is keen to spend in on old cars