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Post by davetherave on Mar 1, 2016 20:27:48 GMT
Thanks guys I an coming along to that show Stoneleigh are you there with your car both days as I will be coming on the Sunday
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Post by jgilbert on Mar 1, 2016 21:04:53 GMT
Thanks guys I an coming along to that show Stoneleigh are you there with your car both days as I will be coming on the Sunday Yes hopefully there with my car, and hopefully Trident's and his car as well. Suggest you bring plenty of cash  |
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Post by davetherave on Mar 1, 2016 21:12:51 GMT
see you then the both of you
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Post by jgilbert on Mar 21, 2016 0:07:18 GMT
So my next upgrade on my Exocet is in the pipeline, first job will be a new Engine Management unit. More to follow on that soon.
In the meantime, was think ahead to The National Kit car show at Stoneleigh.
How many Exocets are planning to go?
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Post by jgilbert on May 2, 2016 19:35:04 GMT
Despite the forecast of rain. Ran up to Stoneleigh today with Trident.  Both cars performed well. M40 was a blast in convey. Despite the weather just great fun to drive the car again. Nice to meet some fellow builders, shame about the rain. I need to investigate getting a thingpit cover made so I can keep the thingpit dry if it rains when I'm parked up. Caption competition for the photo anyone? My entry; "That Silver Exocet is super, but the Orange one is better!" |
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Post by trident on May 2, 2016 20:54:08 GMT
Despite the forecast of rain. Ran up to Stoneleigh today with Trident. Both cars performed well. M40 was a blast in convey. Despite the weather just great fun to drive the car again. Nice to meet some fellow builders, shame about the rain. I need to investigate getting a thingpit cover made so I can keep the thingpit dry if it rains when I'm parked up. Caption competition for the photo anyone? My entry; "That Silver Exocet is super, but the Orange one is better!" Yes but come on John, either your car is slow or you don't know where the accelerator is....now I'm pretty sure you know how to drive.... as there was lots of right foot down when pulling away.  .....just a shame I had to keep using the middle pedal to keep view of you in my mirrors. |
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Post by jgilbert on May 2, 2016 21:21:36 GMT
Yes but come on John, either your car is slow or you don't know where the accelerator is....now I'm pretty sure you know how to drive.... as there was lots of right foot down when pulling away. .....just a shame I had to keep using the middle pedal to keep view of you in my mirrors. Hey T, is that a polite way of calling me Captain Slow? It did get a bit twisted and out of shape at one point  Have you got any video evidence to back up your claims?[/quote] |
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Post by greg on May 2, 2016 21:28:51 GMT
It's a known fact that there are cars that are "too nice to drive". |
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Post by jgilbert on May 5, 2016 21:25:52 GMT
It's a known fact that there are cars that are "too nice to drive". Greg, no worry, my baby is back in her bed and then few hours spent tonight returning her to former condition.  In fairness, I really enjoyed the drive. Great having Trident as a 'wing man'/ 'someone to try to keep up with' The rain wasn't that bad Luke speculated tonight, that seeing one Exocet on the road would be exciting for most other drivers/passengers. Seeing two in convey would be awesome! .... I don't disagree. |
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Post by Gramas on May 6, 2016 19:56:37 GMT
This is great source of info for newbie like myself
Good stuff lads
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Post by jgilbert on May 8, 2016 23:10:08 GMT
Nice day to play in the car today. Wallingford Car Rally. Early start. Car already to go.  |
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Post by jgilbert on May 30, 2016 22:51:24 GMT
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Post by jgilbert on Jun 5, 2016 8:46:01 GMT
Decided to add a little padding to my seats. I wanted something that would be functional but also look good. So I stole an idea I saw at this years kit car show. Basically, it involves making some seat inserts out of fibre glass to mirror the seat profile and then covering with Neoprene and then a Alcantara (faux suede). So step one was to make the seat inserts. Removed a seat and got to work with some fibre glass.   Top and bottom inserts, I still have the mid section to make. Once cured I removed and added some shaping and ended up with the following. Because they are a mirror image of the seat they sit perfectly in place. I intend to finally position using velcro tape.   Will update when I've covered them. |
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Post by jgilbert on Jun 5, 2016 12:57:28 GMT
Bottom insert covered.  |
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Post by gwnwar on Jun 5, 2016 17:20:51 GMT
Great idea.. more one offs for your build..
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.....just a shame I had to keep using the middle pedal to keep view of you in my mirrors.
Have you got any video evidence to back up your claims?[/quote]
