[JEXY1]

Lee didn't score championship points at AEC (with the Renault 5) so it doesn't affect the championship.

 

[LeeH]

Thanks for clearing it up Gareth. So will be 1 car in 80's, 2 in Classic and 1 in Pro Stock

 

[Spangy46]

Does anybody have any hints as to how to keep a 4wd band on Subaru's and Focus's?

I have spare genuine Ninco 70241 bands which I have used, as both my original Subaru & Focus bands have the same problem half way through practising of coming off and I have changed them for newer ones but same problem occurs. Are the Avant Slot bands any better?

I understand if the 4wd is not operating on a 4wd car in Slot Rally, it will be excluded. Is this still the case between stages? I find it handles worse without a band to make it 4wd so it would be my disadvantage. I have tried a tighter rubber band which works and does not come off but is it within the rules? I know oil on the band stretches it (as I found out the hard way) and I try to prevent oil contamination when oiling the bearings etc. but cannot be certain oil will not get on the band during racing.

Anybody want to reveal any remedies or is it only me this occurs to?

Cheers,

Chris.

 

[Slotcarmann]

Hi Chris

I can honestly say a new 4wd band should not be a problem, in terms of it becoming loose quickly.

Maybe after hard season, perhaps. I put a new one on my Ninco Subaru before Wye Valley in June - the original one which became loose was 3 years old at least - and the new one seems to be holding up well.

Have you got the correct band for your model?

Cheers
Dave

 

[JEXY1]

And as if to show the problem of classes once again;

This Renault 5 from 'Octane' which represents the Renault 5, Tour De Course, "Ragnotti" from 1990!

Photo credit - Pendle

Normally i would say this would be fine in the 80's class, but as luck would have it i know these run on MSC Montecarlo chassis so it's in Pro-Stock.

See clear as mud!

 

[Julian_Boolean]

I've never had the band come off my Focus or Impreza (the Impreza has two red bands BTW) whereas my MSC 6R4 is pushed to finish a stage with the band on.

Not very helpful I know - but you can always borrow a band from me on the day as I doubt if I'll use either car.

 

[mtucker666]

Ensure the pulleys are lined up and the band is not catching on anything. Also ensure the sideways movement in the front axle is minimal so the pulley's remain in line. I've never had an issue as long as I have ensured all the above are sorted.

Matt

 

[Spangy46]

At £115.00 for a Octane Slot Rally car, it can stay in Pro Stock!

Thanks for the info Matt & guys about the bands. My belts are N70241 so will try Ninco 80207, might be better fit. Will check everything is alligned as great cars to rally, but which one? So far the Focus has the edge, will test at Farnham!

Chris

 

[BANBURY S R]

Controllers and In-Line Boxes:
If any one is interested in obtaining an inline Power Limiting/Brake Adjusting Box (Mk2), I have two left at £25 each, and for the moment I will not be making any more.

NB: Farnham will be the last change to obtain them this year, as I will not be at the last slotrally meeting on Nov 4.

For those with appropriate skills you can also get the diagrams and instructions hear.
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Also if any one is interested in converting just the Parma Controller, I have a few Switches, Resistors and Diode left.
180 Ohm & Switch £2 (2 range Parma)
3 restores & Switch £2 (3 range Parma)
8 Diodes & Switch £2 (Power limiting Parma)

(Controllers externally fitted with Resistors / Diodes)

Farnham will be the last change to obtain this year, as I will not be at the last slotrally meeting on Nov 4.

Alan Davies (Oxford)

 

[ferraif40]

That's quite a cool bit of kit Alan, although I wont be at the Slot Rally, I might be interested in obtaining one.

I use a TruSpeed PWM controller, what would happen if I plugged that controller into your box? Which would have priority.

Sorry if it's going off track of the topic, PM me if you think it is,
Regards
Jon

 

[Martyn_]

Please put me down for one Alan, as discussed at Pendleton argh. Cheers, martyn

 

[Guest]

QUOTE (mtucker666 @ 28 Aug 2012, 19:27) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Ensure the pulleys are lined up and the band is not catching on anything. Also ensure the sideways movement in the front axle is minimal so the pulley's remain in line. I've never had an issue as long as I have ensured all the above are sorted.

Matt

Another tip is not to get any oil on them at all, as this will make them expand.

 

[Spangy46]

Thanks Phil, yes I found that one out the hard way!

I have the newer bands on now which are tighter and seemed to have solved my issues. Will try out at Farnham.

Chris

 

[JEXY1]

I will post the time sheets to download and print on Wednesday.

 

[pasiro]

Can you remove me from the list for this one, the missus has been asked to work so I can't make it

Definitely be there for Wye and have the hotel booked

 

[AAWSCC]

You really think that one of those will make you go faster Martin? Yeah right.

 

[Martyn_]

Cheeky ! No, the opposite Dave, trying to make my fast cars slower, in fact!
I can only get decent points off slow old motors

 

[JEXY1]

49. Paul Roach - replaced with Mark Probert
50. Simon James - replaced with Tony Squires

List updated - MARK PROBERT - you now have a place if you are still able to come - please advise ASAP.

 

[JEXY1]

Just heard from Mark Probert - he can't make it so we have a spare place if anyone would like to come - please advise ASAP.

 

[Flange]

Oh go on then

add me on please