Road Rally 205 GTi

[Arwel]

Re: Road Rally 205 GTi

Did an autotest today down in Pembrey just to get some more seat time in the car and really throw it about and see what it does. No problems all day until I went to take a marshal out for a fun run and the little plug on the fuel pump started playing up. So a new plug is needed and maybe even change the pump for good measure too. Managed to finish 2nd overall which was a nice surprise too.

[MCURZON]

Re: Road Rally 205 GTi

Did an autotest today down in Pembrey just to get some more seat time in the car and really throw it about and see what it does. No problems all day until I went to take a marshal out for a fun run and the little plug on the fuel pump started playing up. So a new plug is needed and maybe even change the pump for good measure too. Managed to finish 2nd overall which was a nice surprise too.

Good result! I'm supposed to be doing one next week but for some reason I'm really nervous about it and may pull out of it!

[Arwel]

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Dont pull out Matt, it'll be a great test for the car and a good chance to push and learn the limits and perfect car control. Get it out there and enjoy

[Arwel]

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Slight change of plan now before the Christmas/Jaffa Stages on the 29th. Car wont be painted untill the new year so we can concentrate on getting the box out and rebuilt with the 4:9 cwp. Plan is then to go maximum attack from the start down there and really see what can be done.

[MCURZON]

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I can't wait!! Wish it was sooner!!

[Arwel]

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Won't be long now Matt. What are you using on this one, MG or the new toy?

[MCURZON]

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The new toy is trying really hard not to co operate and be ready in time but the MG has gone so it will have to stop fighting back and get finished!

[Arwel]

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I didnt realise you had sold it. Well it's French so it will fight for a bit but it will eventually surrender lol

[Arwel]

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Seeded list is out for the W.W.R.S Jaffa stages. Me and Abigail are seeded car 48. The car is currently at a friends place with no gearbox. It's been removed for the 4.9 cwp to be fitted. It's all been done and hopefully we'll have it back in and together tomorrow and hopefully a little test to make sure everything is well... and of course have a little play.

[Arwel]

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Not the best of days today down Pembrey. SS1 was covered in ice and we managed to get through with no drama. It didnt feel great but we were 18th overall and 4th in class and only 8 seconds off the class lead. With that in mind we decided that we'd attack on SS2. Unfortunately the afm decided to die before we left service. We got that changed and started the stage late. Got just over half way through the stage and the throttle cable came away from the throttle body. Ended up with a stage maximum which put an end to our challenge. Didnt get it repaired in time for SS3 so we Super Rallied for the afternoon and went out for some fun. Not the way I wanted to end 2013 but I know we have a very quick little car thats more than capable of challenging for class wins and possibly pushing for a top 10 on certain events. We shall see what 2014 brings.

[MCURZON]

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Well done Arwel, you looked quick when I was an unwilling spectator!!

[marchy]

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Had a good day at Pembrey well weather wise, not my best day for photos!!! Only got a few photos of you Arwel for some reason will have to do better next time out. Will be out on most rounds of the Welsh Championship as a few of my mates are having a go this year, should be fun looking forward to.









See you on the stages.

[Arwel]

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Matt, I was gutted for you pal. I think a few of my service lads popped over to try and help out but no joyo. What was it in the end?

Thanks again Lyndon. We're looking forward to having a good go at the Welsh championship this year starting in Pembrey next month

[MCURZON]

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Thanks, there were so many people trying to help it was hard to keep track of who was who! It was a blocked fuel rail. Put a new one on and it fired straight up!

It's going great now!

[Arwel]

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2014 is now here and this means another campaign in the WAMC Tarmac Championship. I won class 5 of the championship in 2012 with my former navigator but took a year off the championship in 2013 to give the car a refresh and then do selected events. I would like to win the class again but face stiff competition this year from a few quick mk2 Escorts and a few other Pugs but we'll give it a damn good go. The 2014 spec of the car is below.

Shell/Safety
1989 sunroof shell but now plated over. All rust removed and shell strengthened
Brake lines and fuel lines inside the car
OMP 6 point bolt in roll cage
Fuel tank guards and sump guard
OMP Trs seats
TRS 4 point harnesses
Lifeline plumbed in extinguisher and hand held
Original windows covered in MSA approved film
Battery re-located to the boot

Engine&Gearbox
Recently rebuilt 1.9 16v D6C engine from a Citroen BX using the correct loom
Ported and polished head
PTS Baffled sump
Green Cotton air filter
Rebuilt 1.6 205GTI Gearbox
Quaife ATB Differential
4:9 CWP
Quick Shift
BBM Solid mounts
BBM waterhose kit
Thick core Alloy rad

Suspension&Steering
Front:
Bilstein B6 struts
180l/b Tarmac springs
Srut brace
Rear:
Rebuilt rear beam
Bilsten B6 Tarmac shocks
21mm PTS torsion bars
Steering:
205GTI Powersteering rack
Saxo electric pump

Brakes
Brembo vented discs up front
Ferodo DS3000 pads
Discs on the rear
Brembo pads
AP Racing 660 fluid
Hydraulic Handbrake
Braided lines

Wheels&Tyres
Selection of 14" Saxo vtr, 1.6GTi and 405GTX wheels
Mixture of Yokohama A021, A032 and A048 rubber.