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RTV in Series 3 LWB (is it for me?)
carbore:
Hi,
It ended up being a last minuet decision to go due to a poorly wife, and I had to nip of early, but thanks v.much for the offer.
No you said it, I actually saw your car go bang (ow) as I was on that section and followed that group. The 3rd gate seemed to be hard work in a series on that section, the next two sections were much easier, for all concerned. After that I had to go home again.
Still not sure if its ill do it in my truck or maybe do a double drive. I think idd do some pay/play to test it out before deciding.
Thanks.
Devon-Rover:
Thats ok just as i thought it was a snapped shaft.
Got home at 8 after waiting at a friends house nearby for the AA.
wipped out the shafts and the diff cleaned it all out, stuck a new one in. And i was mobile again by 10 ish.
The Series vehicles are enjoying something of a comeback as only a few years ago there was only one. and now there is 3. and i know of one chap seriously considering going back to his series 2 after using a 90 this year and not liking it. I enjoy using the series as it is a challenge. After all everyone uses a 90 or a coiled 88 and your all the same. As you saw in the group the series 1 hybrid just goes anywhere without much fuss.
onslow:
--- Quote from: "carbore" ---OK, went to Binner down today to watch. First impressions,
1 The courses were tight and not friendly to a LWB, there were a few longer vehicles (range rovers) though that did ok, so its not like I wouldnt get past the 2nd gate and in 1 or 2 cases, a tactical "shunt" could be a real advantage.
2 I was amazed how good a standard 90 is!!!! I have only watched off road on TV and its different when you stare down a slope covered in rocks and rain.
3 My exhaust needs to be moved before I go anywhere!
4 The leaf spring stuff also was at a disadvantage, so LWB, Leaf and 2 1/4 petrol is likley to be hard work. There may be a plan B though, a double drive in a 90.
--- End quote ---
again dont think V8s and coils are THE trialling musts in our CCV events we have a few standard leaf spring models who do very well against the coil specials.indeed in our last RTV an 88" bog standard 2a came 2nd ahead of me.
Have a look at some pics here
http://crocweb.fotopic.net/
Devon-Rover:
FYI carbore coming soon is a CCV down at Binner. And if you can i would pop along and watch them. I'm working so can't make it though.
Now you are entering the world of nutters. As they are 90% class 9 (80 inch coil) but you might get lucky with one or two 90's coming to play. Now what they drive over is simply mad.
But in the level of todays competitive events class 9 is seen as the easy way to go. Just the same as class 4 is for RTV.
Looking through this years results for the National / Baskervilles / Mendips it is clear to see which classes now dominate the sport in both disciplines and sadly it's not leafers.
carbore:
I think ill give it a go in the big truck after a few pay/play days but with my longer than normal truck (essentially a hi cap) then i wont expect much. Id just like to get about half way and not slow down procedings.
If I like it then ill consider a SWB project (funds permitting)
I cant make the CCV as I need to finsih some DIY and have my trailer to sell on Saturday!
Ill be around some of the early events next year.
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