Disclaimer: The entries in this section are the personal opinions of the authors. Neither the Caterham Graduates Racing Club nor its site administrator have control of the content of this page and cannot be held responsible for any entries herein. http://www.graduates.org.uk 24649I meant to close my announcement below by saying "Many thanks to these guys for an excellent piece of work"!Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:36:46 GMT24648You may be interested to know that Andrew Smith, aided and abetted by Dave Marson, has just finished putting together a Wikipedia page about Grads: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterham_Graduates_Racing_Club. Please take a look! If you have suggestions for changes or "edits", could I suggest - even if you are Wiki-registered - that you contact Andrew first, please? He has agreed to be our prime point of contact and will attempt to coordinate all changes.Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:34:13 GMT24647Still time to enter the cheap Anglesey winter races next Sunday. There's about a dozen in the Caterham races - the faster cars have been farmed out to a "libre" race.Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:01:03 GMT24646Martin, it depends what you want to use them for. For personal use I have suggested to people that a donation to TCT is quite acceptable, although the ones on the Flickr website are low resolution (and therefore look a bit pants!)If you want them at a large size or quality then if you email me with some details of the proposed use then I can let you know.Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:25:29 GMT24645From the results page, there's a link to andyaseven's photos on flickr. What's the deal in using some of the photos on my web site - I guess I need andyaseven's permission - anything else?Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:34:15 GMT24644That front tyre does look a little stationary doesnt it! :-)Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:32:27 GMT24643Presumably the result of this lock up? Nice pics though.Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:29:37 GMT24642It's no good.......I just can't see where i am going wearing that mask :-(Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:50:26 GMT24641Is that you up to your neck in dirt again Bish??Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:31:31 GMT24640Oooops!Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:23:23 GMT24639I know we have Classics, Supers and Megas, but when did we start Off-Roading!! :-)Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:15:28 GMT24638Anyone interested in a set of wheels with slicks on? Basically Avon slicks as used on superlites. They have done 3 qualifying sessions, one session at Donnington on our track day and two races - Sports and Saloons - One win and a black flag whilst leading! Unfortunately the grip threw fuel out of the tank on the Stowe circuit! Lap times on Stowe were 3 secs a lap faster than CR500's! So very quick! Great for trackdays and despite what people, say never had an oil surge problem. Oiro 200? Fesey. Will post on for sale asap.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:04:51 GMT24637Thanks.Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:04:43 GMT24636My Brian James Minno is now sold. I would remove it from the For Sale page myself, but as i'm not yet signed up for 2009 (either socially or otherwise), i can't! Jamie? Can you remove it please?Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:27:58 GMT24635Tim: Wow!Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:28:34 GMT24634A total long shot this, but is any one out there looking to sell on a set of the black spoke CC wheels? Am not too fussy on the condition they are in. Cheers . TC. 07809378509Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:49:13 GMT24633Have you seen Flick drive to work in hers?!!Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:10:25 GMT24632Anyone know where I can learn to smoke like this, please?Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:16:33 GMT24631Grads on Wikipedia: We aren't! Although we do have a link to this site from the Caterham Cars' entry. I think we should have an entry and I'm thinking of having a go at putting a page together, but thought I would check here first to see if anyone else might already be drafting one, or is mad keen to have a go instead of me? Let me know!Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:57:08 GMT24630Mon 17th Nov. 2008 Social Members can now get access to enrol for 2009 Racing Membership!Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:10:33 GMT24629I'd try Redline Flick...generally the same price, you don't have so far to go and nice blokes...that's if no-one on here has one! Redline 01883 346515 or...Do arch produce the tanks?? Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:51:27 GMT24628You'll need to change your gearbox too I think slicky ;-)Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:54:45 GMT24627Just a question about fuel tanks for a classic - where is the best place to buy one? Direct from caterham or can i get one cheaper elsewhere?? If i am changing the tank do i need to change the sender gasket? or whatever its called? Thank you!! Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:05:56 GMT24626Well done Pete. Very deserved! We had many close dices through the season but the only "messy" bit was Anglesey and that was my fault!! Congrats!! Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:56:20 GMT24625Apologies for this very, very belated posting but I now have sobered up. I would like to thank the driving standards committee for awarding me the Ben Vickers Memorial Award at last weeks dinner dance. It is a great honour and it has pride of place in our living room in full view of anyone entering. Being awarded it was a complete surprise, in fact I was thrilled, astounded and astonished (not necessarily in that order but all at the same time!). Thankfully, I didn't have to say an acceptance speech otherwise it would have come out in an incomprehensible garble. Having never won, or been awarded, anything in my life I am extremely chuffed to bits. It was also a pleasure meeting Ben's father after the awards; what a nice guy. He turns up at each year's dinner dance to meet the driver who get's the trophy. Thank you all again.Fri, 14 Nov 2008 09:31:37 GMT24624George: Just make sure you shout only provisionally loudly...Thu, 13 Nov 2008 23:56:52 GMT24623Rockingham, Croft, Pembrey, Brands, Snetterton: Permission to shout "Bravo" at an annoyingly loud volume, sir?Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:50:10 GMT24622bode, forebode, forebade?Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:48:14 GMT24621If anyone who bidded (bade?) for Jamie's Teng Tools but was unsuccessful would still like a set, drop me a mail. I'm not donating to charity (I'm too tight) so please offer accordingly!Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:42:44 GMT24620 Graduates Racing 2009 - enrolment now open!And already, after less than four days, a very impressive total of 61 of you have signed-up (30 Supers, 22 Megas, 9 Classics).  Many thanks!   Details were in the November newsletter that I sent out last Friday but here they are again:   The enrolment process is all very much the same as before on-line enrolment; a priority system for members and a (very) modest increase in subs.  Racing subs go up from 275 to 285.  The New to Classics discount of 150 is again being offered.  Social membership stays at 10.  Just click here and follow the instructions!On-line enrolment opened on Monday (10th Nov) for current racing members to renew.  On 17th Nov, 2008's Social Members will be able to sign up to race in 2009 and a further week later, 24th Nov, the system will be open for anyone to sign up.  This priority system is to ensure that space is available to those who most deserve it.  But please note that you only get a week or two of priority, after that, it's open season.  I would love to be able to keep a place open, permanently, for all this year's racing members but it just would not be fair to our potential new members if we had to make some of them wait many months to be certain of their place while some old hands make up their minds.As in previous years, drivers renewing for the same class, who finished in the top ten of their class's championship table, will automatically be assigned a race number corresponding to their 2008 championship position; other drivers get to choose their race number (which is also your club membership number): first-come, first-served.Will we fill up and need to decline later enrolments?  Dunno.  Maybe.  There has been a healthy level of interest from a good number of potential new members, novices and otherwise, so it is quite possible that we may feel obliged to decide to close the books at some time, to avoid having so many members that there is a danger that not everyone would get to race when and where they want to.  And please don't think that this only applies to the larger classes (Supers and Megas) given that we sometimes have to share grid space between classes, it is the total number of enrolled drivers that is most likely to trigger us into closing the books, so please do not delay just because you are in Classics and think that this class will not be over-subscribed.It could be that we do not close enrolment until well into next year, but a healthy rush over the next couple of weeks could mean that we close much earlier.  So please do not delay unnecessarily!   Information about the regs for next year can be seen in our website's Competitor Info section, here.   2009 Calendar? The FIA changes that I mentioned in the newsletter have delayed publication of BARC's calendar.  But I can say that, as usual, our calendar will be put together to give us a good wide range of circuits - our aim is that, over a few seasons, a Graduate racer can expect to get the opportunity to race at just about every circuit in the land!  Our 2009 objective is to have fourteen races over about nine weekends (so you can work that out - there will probably be four one day single races and five weekend double-headers).  It is our intention that we will have an "exotic" overseas double-header again.  Possibly Spa, again, but we are considering alternatives!  Very provisionally, I expect most, if not all , of the following circuits to figure in the remaining eight UK rounds:  Brands, Silverstone, Snetterton, Croft, Oulton, Rockingham, Pembrey and Cadwell.   Not Racing in 2009?If you were a 2008 Racing Member but think you may decide not to race with us in 2009, may I suggest that you consider signing up, for a just a tenner, as a "Social Member"?  At least I can then keep in touch with you!  And it would give me a clear indication of your intentions, meaning I won't have to nag you incessantly over the next few weeks to ask if you're going to race next year!Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:22:29 GMT24619Catering Manager PT? Surely not. Puts me in mind of those wags at Anglesey who described us in 2000 as the 'Catering Academy'. How we roared.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:14:23 GMT24618So Bunts another new catering manager job in the pipeline. Just remember this time you are supposed to feed the guests the food not eat it all !!Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:57:21 GMT24617Never tried Richard Curry but would be happy to, as long as the 'Richard content' is not the same as in the rhyming slang??? Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:54:45 GMT24616Was anyone else expecting some kind of snack/food delivery service? :)Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:45:14 GMT24615As one door closes another opens. After Ron's (further) restraining order, I have a new contact.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:27:20 GMT24614Oh yeah, sorry, it was PsychoWed, 12 Nov 2008 09:52:02 GMT24613No, that's Bridgend.Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:30:22 GMT24612Is that near where they filmed Deliverance?Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:15:38 GMT24611Holyhead Travelodge is only 30/night at the momentWed, 12 Nov 2008 09:08:09 GMT24610Yeah Nick, but you know better than anyone it's notoriously inaccurate. So there's only two people doing it? Boo!Tue, 11 Nov 2008 21:27:49 GMT24609If you want to know who's racing at Anglesey, members can view other drivers' on-line race schedules here.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:43:26 GMT24608Who else is doing Anglesey? I fancy coming up for the social if there's people staying at Tafarn Y Rhos.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:55:50 GMT24607Anglesey at the end of November..... yummy !! I'm going.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:45:30 GMT24606Thank you.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:29:44 GMT24605I saw a website somewhere with the date for it as well Tim.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:29:41 GMT24604Plum Pudding entry form is in the Competitors Info - its at MalloryTue, 11 Nov 2008 14:27:00 GMT24603Don't think its ever anywhere but Mallory..Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:18:11 GMT24602Has the venue for Plum Pudding been announced yet (apologies if I've missed it)?Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:17:04 GMT24601Oh dear - far to many of me on the dance floor!! I wonder why they choose to take a pic of Flick at the bar??!?!?!?!?!?!? :)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:45:14 GMT24600Nope. Just sits there for me. Might be a worky firewall issue. :-(Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:12:14 GMT24599Sorry - you have to sign in. Top right of page.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:46:27 GMT24598Official pics from the Awards night here. The username is: caterhampassword: cars Some good shots of grads racers putting in some shapes on the dance floor :-)Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:37:17 GMT24597Last Saturday afternoon's karting: No Grads in the race this year - all too busy toasting JP's (and Sue's) future happiness I guess! We must try to put in a strong showing for next year's pre-dinner kart race. This year's results here.Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:51:10 GMT24596Good question? Fantastic to see John and Sue tying the knot(finally).Everything seemed to go really smoothly-well apart from the red dye all over JP's suit and losing the ring! and great to meet up with everyone at the dinner.Fun night out and a real reminder of what a friendly club the Grads is. The golf was a good laugh but I don't think Tiger Woods has too much to worry about ;-) Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:43:01 GMT24595Mike - many thanks for your offer, looks like I've found someone who can pick it up for me on wednesday so hopefully I should have it by the weekend!Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:34:04 GMT24594He's got used to driving an imaginery race car.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:31:29 GMT24593Why is Mike Welburn playing an imaginary saxophone ?Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:27:17 GMT24592Photos are coming... although none from the 'night' (technical issue with the flash!!) just THE wedding!Hopefully Mr & Mrs Parker won't mind me putting one up here for the time being, although I will run the others past them before allowing all to see... Mon, 10 Nov 2008 22:25:02 GMT24591Just signed up for 2009 and what a slick process that is. Yet another well done to the club and Jamie for such a fab ( and up to date!) website. See you all next year.......Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:56:11 GMT24590Change the subject quick someone! Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:55:08 GMT24589No pictures yet?Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:40:19 GMT24588 The Dinner-Dance: Was that not an excellent night out?  JP arranging a wedding beforehand so that we could all get in some early (and sponsored!) drinking practice was certainly a brilliant move.  Unfortunately, when it came to my turn to go up on stage to collect my marvellous surprise gift from Caterham's Ansar Ali, I realised that my brain had by then very little control over my mouth and little more than gobbledegook came out....  Sorry everyone - that was when I should have been making public acknowledgement of all the hard work that everyone else puts into making Grads such a success!   So, thank you, all, again.  And thank you all for helping to make the dinner-dance such a success.  Let's see if we can get even more Grads there next year!!!!   My presentation gift, by the way, is a rather splendid painting of me racing up Kemmel Straight and it celebrates the fact that although I won not a single darn thing this year (not even a B.I. medal) I do still hold the Graduates' lap record for the greatest race circuit in the world!Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:49:44 GMT24587Glad you all had a good time at the Grads Do. Some more than others or so I have been told.Magpie, sorry I mean Andrew didn`t you pick up a few more trinkets which you failed to mention,or were they already claimed. BTW thanks for the text messages,pic videos of some handsome fella.Don`t worry I wasn`t asleep @ 0130 on a Sunday morningMon, 10 Nov 2008 13:09:34 GMT24586Need to sort that out --- so when you press enter after selecting your name, it goes to this text box not posting entry!! -------------------------------------anyway just wanted to say, please leave 99 for me.....i like my number and will be renewing very shortly :)Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:06:14 GMT24585Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:04:36 GMT24584Apologies to Classic 91 if you were planning to re-join this year - I thought that I had selected 90 again but must have nudged the mouse and I was beyond the point of no-return when I realised!Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:46:32 GMT24583DINNER DANCE!! what a great evening! I really enjoyed it. Can't believe i ended up on the dance floor and stayed there! oh well all good fun...............I did however loose my silver bracelet----------I would very much like this back! The hotel didnt find it when they cleared up, so i'm hoping someone picked it up! If so please let me know. When I was looking for mine, I found another silver one! which i handed in the hotel reception!! Thanks Jen----- I will post pictures when i get chance! Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:21:45 GMT24582Hippy, I'll collect the other stuff from you as soon as I can get down South. You can hang on to the wife. She likes expensive food & wine and trips out, but doesn't like fish (or me). Cheers,Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:05:27 GMT24581IVD - you've nicked my number! :-/Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:04:24 GMT24580Sound like we missed a great evening Mr Smith are you sure you don't have kleptomaniac tendencies :-p Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:41:48 GMT24579Shame on you all ;-) Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:39:15 GMT24578Yes,thanks Nick remind me to do you a favour sometime,I expected it from the phantom photographerMon, 10 Nov 2008 11:38:25 GMT24577Thanks to Nick Pancisi and Andy Adshead for the cutout by the way, much appreciated. I have just checked the collecting tin (collecting tupperware more like) and we managed to raise a total of 3.85 for the Benevolent Fund for Disadvantaged Estate Agents. Which is about 3.80 more than I expected :-p ... Seeing as people don't seem to feel especially sorry for disadvantaged estate agents we will donate this to TCT, along with some other cash.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:31:13 GMT24576Adam B - how soon do you need that axle? As I live in Bristol (some of the time) and will be returning there this weekend, but won't be back in Londonshire until Monday 17th. If thats any use - I am happy to help Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:30:39 GMT24575I seem to have amassed a collection of items left behind at the dinner. The list includes: a green leprechaun hat, an orange beard, a 'women in waders' calendar, a mobile phone headset, a purse, camera and room key set (since reclaimed), some gold envelopes, a red bra, some enormous glasses, an Academy 1999 DVD, a pair of clown shoes, and a Mrs Bunty. Anyone wishing to claim any of the above should contact me at the usual address, or check ebay... The cardboard cutout of Shunty has already been requested by the man himself to put in the driving seat of his racecar, "as it would probably drive faster than me." And he did genuinely say that, honest!! Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:25:42 GMT24574I've just paid my fees for 2009. I didn't get the option to select a driver number (probably me making a silly mistake). How can I go back and select the number I want - thanks. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:05:31 GMT24573Top night on Saturday. Much fun had by all the Ellwood clan. Also, great to see my Teng Tools box got a lot of bids and ended up raising 600 for the TCT. Also, if anyone has had any problems with the 2009 enrolling pages, there was a small glitch I found this morning. Should be working now though.Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:23:53 GMT24572I need to get an axle from Bristol to London sometime this week, if anyone could help get it a bit closer to London that would be a great help - petrol or TCT donation covered!Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:22:52 GMT24571 Awards Dinner: A great night, we all had good fun. Pity that the Grads intro video got skipped, I know a lot of effort had gone into that. Rebuild parts: Many thanks to PT and Dr B for kindly donating parts to my rebuild effort, I'll be putting some cash forward to TCT in return. Very kind of you both. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 07:26:02 GMT24570Come on Ben, let Bunty have her back now. I think we have enough for the next DVDMon, 10 Nov 2008 00:20:23 GMT24569Was it a wide-angle lens?Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:02:04 GMT24568Haven't seen the wife bunts....how did you manage to misplace the lovely Mrs B? Sheesh! you're in for a hiding when she finds you! Video camera...last seen in Hippo's room apparently....facing him as he woke up allegedly... No one has had the bottle to check the contents of said tape as yet ;-oSun, 9 Nov 2008 22:00:44 GMT24567Has anyone seen a wife. About 5' 6", black dress. Last seen wandering about at 1am. I seem to have misplaced her. Also, video camera. (Reward offered for video camera).Sun, 9 Nov 2008 21:13:18 GMT24566Another fab Dinner Dance! Well done to everyone that had a hand in making it such a great night. It's wonderful that I now have something to put in my trophy cabinet. It will be even better when that 'new rubber' smell wears off. Sun, 9 Nov 2008 13:58:43 GMT24565Great night! My head hurts...Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:01:42 GMT24564Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:00:44 GMT24563Sorry Graeme I agree with you that spending more money doesn't necessarily get you a better / safer lid but not all SN2005 helmets or BSwoteverit is helmets are the same, it just means they have passed the minimum safety standards to get the accreditation mark, which is not easy so they are decent helmets but some are designed and manufactured to exceed the minimum standards others to simply pass. Sat, 8 Nov 2008 08:44:27 GMT24562Which model of Bell are they ? Be nice to check prices if it is a Bell under another name.Sat, 8 Nov 2008 08:34:00 GMT24561A helmet isn't any better just because it costs more - it may be that the manfacturer/distributer is just ripping you off. These appear to be Bell (?) helmets under another name - as long as they are SNELL2005 rated, they are as good as any other SNELL rated helmet. I could sell one on to you for 700 if that'd make it more acceptable :)Sat, 8 Nov 2008 08:20:37 GMT24560Crash lids . my personal opinion , it is one of the places you should not take any chances or buy to cheap / cut corners ( excuse the pun ) along with your harness.Sat, 8 Nov 2008 07:27:06 GMT24559Cheap helmets: Snell have confirmed their legitimacy in correspondence with a Blatchatter - they are on the list as "SCH S-2K-2" (Shengchaou Helmet Company). They were manufactured in 2007 and therefore fall within the certification. Search on ebay for "MSA SA2005" to see them, and don't ask me why they're described as karting helmets!Fri, 7 Nov 2008 23:29:42 GMT24558Unfortunately Michelle and I, aren't going to make it to the do tomorrow now. We're in teh middle of some serious house renervations and we've got some big issues which need to be sorted out. We only just cancelled our room, so it might be worth trying the hotel if you've still not got anywhere to stay, as you might nip in and take our reservation. I hope JP & Sue's wedding goes really well. Michelle and I will have a drink at 4pm to celebrate. Sorry we can't be there.Fri, 7 Nov 2008 13:16:14 GMT24557Hello peeps, This is a request to anyone who has a standard roll bar for a de-dion 7, that they would like to sell, please could you contact me on 07976158341. Regards, Mohammed (147 ex-supers)Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:55:04 GMT24556To those of you attending the bun fight tomorrow, hope you all have a great time. To JP & Sue have a lovely wedding. I'm sorry that I wont be there, but I need all my cash to prepare for next season. Terry. Fri, 7 Nov 2008 10:14:02 GMT24555JP's wedding invitation: May I remind you all of JP's posting on this topic - see here and that in it, JP had asked that everyone intending to be there should have dropped him a line ages ago!!Thu, 6 Nov 2008 16:35:45 GMT24554Will it be a case of 'The Wrong Trousers Grommet' Seems like an omen to me, or perhaps a desperate last minute escape plan. After all, he agreed to all this under the influence of pain killers Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:43:17 GMT24553JP: Re trousers. Perhaps you should have tried changing your waistline, not your trousers' waistline!!!Thu, 6 Nov 2008 14:09:20 GMT24552Not getting hitched in your racesuit then JP? Start as you mean to go on I say.Thu, 6 Nov 2008 13:35:58 GMT24551You can't patent a colour. You can copyright a particular colour according to the Pantone system.Thu, 6 Nov 2008 13:34:55 GMT24550and the old shop is emptyThu, 6 Nov 2008 13:34:40 GMT24549And that won't be my only lawsuit today. I took my wedding suit trousers in to be altered last week, to be collected yesterday, and was told they were moving premises over last weekend. The new shop was shut up yesterday and it is again today and they are not answering their phone. I can't leave it until tomorrow so it looks like I am going to have to go to Northampton this afternoon and buy another new suit that I don't need! I knew something had to go wrong!Thu, 6 Nov 2008 13:33:46 GMT24548But I own the patent for pink cars in Grads Jen - calling my patent lawyer, Mr Tim JumpThu, 6 Nov 2008 13:22:11 GMT24547that was last years car....But my classic will soon be painted to match! :)Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:51:59 GMT24546Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:51:19 GMT24545I had to do a double take to see if it was mineThu, 6 Nov 2008 12:50:29 GMT24544Even if the colour is pink.Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:35:40 GMT24543Pictures and smilies, oh dear... Just count yourself lucky JP's probably too busy with wedding plans to get upset... :-))Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:33:52 GMT24542Oh yes I love it!!! thats loads better! a bit of colour to the forum! :) ThanksThu, 6 Nov 2008 12:18:49 GMT24541 Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:17:48 GMT24540Testing... [img]http://gallery.seloc.org/albums/userpics/34810/Jen_Pic.jpg[/img] Thu, 6 Nov 2008 12:16:39 GMT24539Use <img src="http://foo.com/foo.jpg"> You can put any HTML text in a forum entry (shh... don't mention cross-site scripting)Thu, 6 Nov 2008 11:41:08 GMT24538How do you put pictures in the forum??Thu, 6 Nov 2008 11:13:26 GMT24537Any of you who have got Sky+. Have a look on "Anytime TV" and view "Graham Hill - Driven". Fantastic insight into his life and career. Amazing footage from the sixties I hadn't seen before.Thu, 6 Nov 2008 10:25:43 GMT24536[quote]Any idea whats in the tool box?[/quote] I don't have the current tool boxes to hand but mine from a couple of years ago (which I think was a few items different) was: socket set, plier set, spanner set, screwdriver set, hacksaw, pry bar, torque wrench, circlip pliers, hammer, tape measure, riviter, stanley knife, electrical tester, metric/imperial hex keys, left & right-handed tin snips. Thu, 6 Nov 2008 08:51:42 GMT24535Roger, don't be tight! I've a lovely Bell Sport helmet for sale in the 'for sale section'. I bought it for Spa but it didn't arrive in time! Its no good sitting in its box give call for a deal!Wed, 5 Nov 2008 20:27:13 GMT24534Is this it? Wed, 5 Nov 2008 20:00:08 GMT24533Lots & lots of toolsWed, 5 Nov 2008 17:44:21 GMT24532Mainly tools Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:52:12 GMT24531Any idea whats in the tool box?Wed, 5 Nov 2008 16:08:15 GMT24530Just a reminder about the charity auction on Saturday for my Teng Tools box and tools (with all proceeds going to the TCT). I have been informed that the RRP is over 500 quid, so why not have a bid for charity and get a quality set of tools.Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:53:33 GMT24529Top o' the marnin. Noice to see de awards going strong. I don't think L1 and oi will be able to do de presentin' after arl. We're chocka after Russell and Ross have pulled out of every tink. Oi'll have to have a werd with our manager, dat noice Mr. Clifford.Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:55:38 GMT24528Hotel rooms gone (which weren't costing me anything) but tickets still available (which are)Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:44:56 GMT24527 cat convertors: Excellent idea! What a good move by the club - that truly keeps my options open. ps looking for ward to the dinner now.Wed, 5 Nov 2008 07:38:20 GMT24526Awards Dinner: If anyone was thinking of making a last minute purchase of tickets for this, it seems I have three spare due to last minute wedding guest cancellations. They are 60 each, which I will discount to 50, and can include a hotel room reservation as I now have two spare. Please let me know by this evening as I need to cancel the rooms to prevent being charged for them. Email me or mobile number is in the members area.Tue, 4 Nov 2008 23:59:59 GMT24525The Moobies The alternative awards - think of it as The Razzies to the Oscars - will once again take place directly after the "real" awards at the Caterham Dinner-Dance on Saturday night. This year's Moobies will feature new awards, including "Comedy Accident", "Shed of the Season", and "It Takes A Special Kind Of Talent...", as well as some awards which are not suitable for a family forum! We are also trying to negotiate the return of the Leprechauns, who were possibly the highlight of last year's event. All are welcome, especially anyone who thinks they might be in danger of winning one of these unglamourous and uncoveted prizes. Or who just fancies a good laugh at - sorry, with - those that do. Tue, 4 Nov 2008 23:02:00 GMT24524Nick : Many thanks re catalytic converters.Tue, 4 Nov 2008 18:58:18 GMT24523I can find no mention of V2 or Ikon Racing in the Snell (www.smf.org) listing. Although, comfortingly, my own helmet is listed.Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:58:12 GMT24522Cheap helmets: Anyone see the ad for "V2" helmets in the Motorsports Now? Since I've got a cheap head I thought I'd investigate, as my Arai is five years old and probably ought to be replaced soon. Blatchat discussion here.Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:23:01 GMT24521Could anybody give advice on accessing front and rear wheel bearings to repack with grease - look forward to some shredded knuckles!Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:57:14 GMT24520 CGRC regs: changes for 2009In this site's Competitor Info section, you will now find a new link to a page "Summary of regs changes for 2009".Catalytic converters:There was some discussion about this on the forum recently, in the light of which The Exec has decided that both Supers and Megas should be free to use either the standard McMillan non-cat exhaust coupled with a specific after-market cat, or the standard Caterham cat exhaust.  The exact choice of after-market cat is still being researched and will be defined and announced later.  This means that all competitors can choose whichever solution is cheapest for them - standard Caterham exhaust if they still have one lying around somewhere; the new "add-on" cat if they don't.We have no comparative performance data as yet, but we believe they will be very similar, especially for Supers.  Megas, with the higher rev limit, can probably expect a minor benefit to using the add-on cat.Tue, 4 Nov 2008 12:09:26 GMT24519arrgh my eyes! the flashing banner is back on the homepage!Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:10:21 GMT24518I'm fairly sure that wasn't the point of the decision!Tue, 4 Nov 2008 10:31:17 GMT24517Excellent news re: cat exhaust attachment. Now I can continue crashing at half the cost!Tue, 4 Nov 2008 09:38:14 GMT24516possibly a bit of a long shot... does anyone have a rear ali cockpit panel (the large one behind the seats) or the rear ali tunnel top section spare or for sale? the propshaft has let go a couple of times in the car and ripped apart the tunnel top / rear panel join. I can probably repair the current parts I've got but will need some good material to join into the damaged areaTue, 4 Nov 2008 08:37:57 GMT24514Few photos from Croft 1 November. Gareth C mixing it up with the Northern Special Saloons on behalf of CGRC Andy linkMon, 3 Nov 2008 21:55:05 GMT24513Ooops! 'plausible' Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:44:15 GMT24512All sounds very plausable to me! http://sundayafternoonclub.blogs.topgear.com/2008/11/03/brazilian-gp-the-glock/ Mon, 3 Nov 2008 18:38:07 GMT24511Yes sorry Mr Bunter,we did try approaching the FIA for a mandate on the very much larger cockpit and uprated heavy springs & suspension but to no avail.Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:44:55 GMT24510Mine's in Cornwall. Chez BuntsMon, 3 Nov 2008 14:11:14 GMT24509Designed to 'reflect the standards that made [Schumacher's] racing career so successful' ? No doubt it will be crashing into the other buildings then.Mon, 3 Nov 2008 14:06:16 GMT24508no - mines in Abu DhabiMon, 3 Nov 2008 13:40:52 GMT24507Sorry, Switzerland. Just has a "holiday apartment" in Monaco - but don't we all?Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:54:47 GMT24506.....at Toyota Bunter!Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:36:24 GMT24505Ron, Whilst you're on... about that drive...Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:32:14 GMT24504Damn right i canMon, 3 Nov 2008 12:29:11 GMT24503"But in this case I believe he was intending to address his remarks specifically to the ITV viewers" .. then perhaps he should have referred to him as Polish!Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:26:14 GMT24502What ? Ron Dennis lives in Monaco ? That must make it difficult to talk to Lewis Hamilton (who lives in Switzerland). Thank goodness for international calling.Mon, 3 Nov 2008 12:23:48 GMT24501What's "British" about him? He was born and lived in England but is currently a resident of Monaco. Don't see a Scottish, Welsh or (Northern?) Irish connection there anywhere.Mon, 3 Nov 2008 10:54:16 GMT24500I think he should be fined 100,000,000 dollarsMon, 3 Nov 2008 10:26:58 GMT24499Obviously Ron Dennis is entitled to thank fans of whatever specific nationality he chooses. But in this case I believe he was intending to address his remarks specifically to the ITV viewers and he apparently overlooked the fact that the ITV program was being transmitted to the whole UK and that the viewers, even though they may have been in England, Wales, Scotland or Ulster could actually have been of any nationality. But I think he should be forgiven if, in the excitement of the moment, he omitted to thoroughly consider his exact words before opening his mouth.Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:49:12 GMT24498not staying at the Copthorne but will be there in the eveningMon, 3 Nov 2008 08:43:20 GMT24497Yes i will be there HughMon, 3 Nov 2008 07:40:16 GMT24496Well said JP. Mon, 3 Nov 2008 07:39:34 GMT24495Adam, PT, Many thanks, are you both coming on Saturday? If you are happy with FOC, then I'll do a donation to TCT, thats very good of you thanks!!Mon, 3 Nov 2008 07:27:56 GMT24494If he were Welsh, or a Scot, he wouldn't consider himself, or be referred to, as British first. Although it is often portrayed that way, it is actually not a crime to be called English; neither is it offensive nor something to be apologetic for.Mon, 3 Nov 2008 01:55:23 GMT24493Yes, 'British Champion' actually Ron!! So it seems the F1 mafia did not dampen the day for Lewis this time. What happened to Glock though?? Was it really just the slicks, was it mechanical or perhaps friendly mischief?? Just like an old western, the cavalry arrived at the 11th hour! What ever the politics, he truely deserved it this time. Sun, 2 Nov 2008 23:04:57 GMT24492Congratulations to Lewis Hamilton - God, did they make it tense in the last race!! I may forgive Ron for forgetting to thank the Scottish viewers...Sun, 2 Nov 2008 19:48:38 GMT24491I've got a black front wing FOCSun, 2 Nov 2008 15:26:47 GMT24490Hugh I have the oil sender you can have FOCSun, 2 Nov 2008 14:15:06 GMT24489 Credit Crunch Beater!! Got a load of spares you don't need? Turn them into cash!!! OK it's a plea for spares to rebuild my car. And I'm trying to save a few quid Take a look here and see if you have anything. I can collect at the Caterham Awards dinner next week.Sun, 2 Nov 2008 11:06:38 GMT24488 Regs - Classics - dampers: "5.8 SUSPENSION: 5.8.1 Caterham Classic Graduates Class i) 1995 1998 specification cars:  a. Front: Standard Classic with additional link and 5/8"anti roll bar. Coil springs over adjustable rate Spax dampers.  ii) 1999 2000 specification cars:  a. Front: Standard Classic with additional link and 5/8"anti roll bar. Standard linear coil springs over Bilstein dampers (Caterham part No: 75522)." My interpretation of that is that any one car must have either Spax or Bilstein and that it is not permitted to change from one to the other.Sun, 2 Nov 2008 09:35:22 GMT24487Colin - cost is looking like 66 (incl VAT) + P&P for spax dampers, still getting final details.Sun, 2 Nov 2008 08:38:26 GMT24486Andy - I have only played twice in the last 4 years and am on the terrible side of awful. I used to dream of being a 24 handicap. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:35:16 GMT24485I think I'm right in saying that if you mail your TCT donations (cheque payable to TCT) to Paul Manyweathers, he will pass them on to his neighbours, the other Vickerses, who are our prime TCT contacts. They will ensure that TCT "tag" the donation as coming from Gradautes.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 19:05:59 GMT24484Minno trailer If anyone is looking for a trailer, I have one for sale. I have just not got round to posting details on the For Sale section. Please email me if you are interested.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 17:41:26 GMT24483Winter offers from McMillan Motorsport: See here.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:23:45 GMT24482TNT ???? TCT !!!Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:51:46 GMT24481In fact the TNT Office moved before I did ... and I ended up posting a cheque anyway...Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:51:27 GMT24480If anyone's looking for a trailer for next season, a Minno has just appeared on the Roadsports forum here Also does anyone know how best to make a donation to TCT? My previous donation route no longer works round the corner from a TCT office...Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:46:35 GMT24479And just how awful are you ? I've not played since I started racing, and was playing off 24 then...Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:46:34 GMT24478Forgot to mention - you can be as awful as me and I can hire a set of clubs so no excusesFri, 31 Oct 2008 15:07:17 GMT24477Golf: I am arranging a pre-wedding, boys 9 holes for fun on the hotel's course at 12:00 next Saturday and have one place left. Anyone fancy it?Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:06:06 GMT24476I was frightened to see what that link might reveal Baz..........A hammer, phew! Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:36:59 GMT24475All that polishing! You still haven't realised that we let you win every race so we don't have any trophies to clean Jamie.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:29:02 GMT24474Nick - Spa Best Improvers Award has pride of place top left !! :)Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:14:08 GMT24473Only 1 tool in my box, work's on most fault's.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:39:09 GMT24472Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:18:22 GMT24471Hey Baz, How has your firm been managing all this time with no tools?? Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:12:36 GMT24470250Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:50:45 GMT24469Fesey - I could bid on your behalf on the evening if you wantFri, 31 Oct 2008 10:26:06 GMT24468200Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:48:10 GMT24467150Fri, 31 Oct 2008 09:44:41 GMT24466Jamie:- I am not at the dinner but can i start the "Forum Bids" with a bid of 100. FeseyFri, 31 Oct 2008 09:17:24 GMT24465that's the best price I've got at the moment as well but hoping to do better! will let you know, not sure about spring rates though - anything in the regs?Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:03:41 GMT24464Wow Jamie, thats quite a display. And very generous for you to donate your teng tools. Anyone got a link to the what the tool box looks like? You can never have enough tools. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 07:52:21 GMT24463Adam, I am looking to replace the front and rear dampers (spax) plus the the springs and bushes. The best price I have found for the dampers is about 80 quid each. I am currently trying to find the spring rating - any ideas?. So happy to chip in with you.Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:59:43 GMT24462 spax dampers for classic I'm trying to find the best prices for Spax dampers at the moment, if you know a good supplier please let me know! If you're interested in buying also let me know as a bigger order might get a better price ;-) early classics were Spax, later ones were BilsteinThu, 30 Oct 2008 21:27:03 GMT24461So where's your Spa Best Improvers medal?Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:58:01 GMT24460Sorry, couldn't resist :)Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:37:23 GMT24459Found a picture of Jamie's cab here click click click did not think he had been racing that long !! now things are making sense he is a "time lord" and a "Mega" star Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:26:00 GMT24458That must have been "Jeb" - Bish looking for silverwareThu, 30 Oct 2008 17:18:21 GMT24457http://www.krisfontes.com/graphic%20design%20contemporary%20cabinet.jpg Jeepers! I have been burgled!!!Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:57:34 GMT24456With builders looking for work all over the place. Bish would it not be worth having a purpose built extension just for the pot's !Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:41:16 GMT24455"Bish" you cleared that really quickly ! Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:39:38 GMT24454Bish's trophey cabinet. http://www.krisfontes.com/graphic%20design%20contemporary%20cabinet.jpg Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:54:59 GMT24453" And tools ..."Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:42:20 GMT24452I will always remember Jamie's first words of wisdom to me - "Matt, you can never have enough room for trophies !!"Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:40:49 GMT24451It's good advice to us all............Make sure you have room for all your trophies. I am clearing some space in time for next year already!Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:55:37 GMT24450Anyway I reckon he's only giving it away cos he's run out of room to store all his bloody trophies & toolbox's.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:25:40 GMT24449OJ...I think you'll find he's got more than one! Jen....start the bidding, if you win it check he hasn't filled it with brick's.Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:18:47 GMT