Road Rally 205 GTi

[Arwel]

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Not a good day on Sunday. Very slippery conditions due to ice but it suited us down to the ground and set a pace that was well within the top 10. Unfortunately problems developed in SS1 which led to a broken gear rod. This was mended in service and out we went for SS2. What we hadn't spotted was the broken rear engine mount. The engine was allowed to swing back and forth and it eventually split one of the pipes going to the oil cooler which caused the engine to lose all its oil. Im hoping I managed to turn it off before it became properly terminal but it'll have to come out to be inspected and see how much damage has happened. The one good thing is that it hasn't seized so there is hope for a swift rebuild and away we go.

[marchy]

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Didn't give me chance to get photos of you Sunday You broke down just down from me gutting for you both, and I didn't take photos on stage 1 so only the one I got to post.



See you on the stages next year buddy...

[Arwel]

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Cheers Lyndon. I think that photo sums up the soon to be expiry of the engine.
Less stage events for me next year as I'm having a go at road rallies again. We are doing the Tour of Epynt though and a few other select rounds along the way.
Happy New Year pal and I'll see you soon.

[Arwel]

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Not updated here in a while as Ive been busy. Engine was removed and stripped, con rod bearings were knackered, crank was sent to be checked and it turned out it was bent 10mm so that is beyond saving.
On Sunday we went on a road trip and collected another engine which is due to be checked. I've also been to see another engine tonight which is a runner and sounds healthy so negotiations have began.
First rally is 7/8th of Feb so we don't have too much time to get things sorted.

[Arwel]

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Little update for the first time in a while.

New engine was fitted but we had very limited testing time. We did the first event of the championship with a few little niggles but all was going well untill just before half way. It was very icy and some places were covered in snow and we hit a section of sheet ice which nearly saw us going off. Saved the car from going off but it cut out and wouldn't re start. I turned out that the main earth lead clamp to the body had lost its connection so there was no earth even though it was all still connected. All sorted now with a new lead and all the little niggles sorted. We've done more testing and now all seems well.

Next event is the Bro Caron on Saturday night where we will be aiming for a strong finish in a full field of 90 entries.

[Graham]

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good luck

[rhodrievans]

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Arwel has more work on his hands now poor car

[Arwel]

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Bro Caron didn't go so well on the weekend.

We set a tidy pace all night in tricky icy conditions whilst trying to get passed cars due to us being seeded poorly.

Ended up hurtin a bank which put us on our roof and that was game over. Need to check the full extent of the damage but it's not looking good so far.

http://i896.photobucket.com/albums/ac162/arwel205gti/5885B01A-C1EA-47E2-A313-575FB1C4ABE9_zpsrj2ai7xo.jpg

[azz259]

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Ah shite not good Arwel, did you happen to hit a gate post in ciliau, seen 205 trim and lightforce lens on the floor ;-)

[Arwel]

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Ah shite not good Arwel, did you happen to hit a gate post in ciliau, seen 205 trim and lightforce lens on the floor ;-)

I didnt hit the gate, I hit the banking before the gate and flipped onto the roof. I would say the lense is definately mine as i have lost one

[azz259]

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Oh thats where you rolled, both ok i hope

[Arwel]

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Yeah thats where we fell over. We were both fine which is the main thing and the rebuild has already started so hopefully be back with an improved Pug by the summer time now.

[Arwel]

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It's been a while since posting an update here. Basically i started stripping everything to give the car a proper going over. The roof at folded in places and looked like the whole roof itself had twisted. The floor had cracked under the pedals and had also split around the exhaust tunnel. Rear sills were in a terrible state aswell so after nearly 5 years of rallying and a few brushes with the scenery I decided that it'll be quicker to use the new shell I have.



Work has began and hopefully this weekend will see the new shell come into the garage for some bits to be swapped over. The aim is to get it all done for Mini Epynt at the end of May.

[tom burgess]

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good to hear your going to be back out there.i hope the rebuild goes smoothly

[azz259]

Road Rally 205 GTi

Good job last night, enjoyed the proton?