AdamR28

Awesome - we're glad you had fun, that was exactly the intention Thanks a lot for the feedback! We have a few tweaks in the pipeline for the next one (yes, I've said it!), I'll get them down in writing asap and we'd love to hear your comments. We're under no illusions that this format could replace 'regular' competitions, but from the atmosphere yesterday it seemed there are loads of people out there who just want to have fun on their bikes, take the piss out of their mates when they fall off, get satisfaction from making a gate they wouldn't normally be able to, etc., so we'd like to develop a format that allows you to do all of those things and more. Cheers again to everyone who came along, helped out, observed and spectated!

Exactly this.

Yeah, that makes sense. I guess it checks the alignment of 4 wheels so we'll let them off on a technicality There's nothing wrong with a good laser alignment, all the known methods (string, laser, Hunter, etc) produce perfect results with good care, just the Hunter systems are easier to get something close in a short space of time (ie. ideal for a garage).

As Robin says, 3 deg caster is spot on for a Clio, and its not adjustable without aftermarket parts. I know why your setup was so cheap now too Dan, all they adjusted was front tracking (which is fair enough since that's all you can adjust on a Clio as standard). Them calling it a 4 wheel alignment is probably a little OTT, haha. But yeah, it should drive fine with that geo as long as no bushings / joints are f**ked, tyres are decent, etc

There will be

No manpower for a shop, sorry. Also no entries on the day...

Tried a 510 or 610 HX? They don't do that

Aye, 30 We wanted to keep the entry fairly small as there will 'only' be 5 sections - we're guessing people will spend more time than normal 'inspecting' them too, and don't want too much queueueueueueueueing.

Standard stuff - check voltage to motors, trace back. Possibly a bad earth...

Looks a bit dull Not as dull as China's Formula E track though

It's normal, keep re-adjusting until it stops. Use both tensioners to pull the wheel back equally. Hold the wheel in place by hand if it tries to move when you tighten the axle bolts.

Seems like we're playing 'Scene Top Trumps': I got given a car (without an engine and a 'box). I guess it's the same with anything, there are good and bad people

You just reinforced Mike's point

Put the chainring back on, then same way you'd remove a screw on sprocket.

That was me on Facebook about the hairdressing skills... Sorry, couldn't resist!

Done the hub nuts to exactly 175Nm? If not, beg / borrow / steal a torque wrench!

Personally, I wouldn't call that a skip if it's just seating a pawl into place under low load.

Tried the usual 'young driver hot hatch' specialists?

Pick up the phone...

Proof that uneventful is fast! Love the way you're just caressing the car round, very nice.

Old cars win - less stupid trim that's designed to only go on once and never come off!

They are thinner than usual to allow proper adjustment. Yes, its an open system brake.

Nah, never had them on any of mine - road, track or race PS: Good man!

Pull the heatshield off, it will always rattle and piss you off. Which tyres are on it?

Just throw them the keys... I think my blue one is responsible for 'converting' (to gayness) at least 7 people...