slotcarmann Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) Morning guys Sorry I haven't posted anything this week, I've been busy with Round 8, the 3rd and final stage of which we completed about 10:30 pm last night. That makes it 4 rounds in just under 6 weeks. No idea where we are overall on this final IOM round, as I still need to tabulate the results, which will be done tonight. Today it's back down to the club to do a final photo-shoot, give the cars a little t.l.c. after yesterday's very tough stage and pack them up safely for their onward journey to Greece for Round 9, bang on the estimated schedule. I have made notes about all the cars and will share them with you guys too. I also noted which cars had their tyres glued and which did not, to see if there was any correlation with the results. Some cars have virtually no body rock and others have a pretty "free" body....did this make a difference? I'll also put this in a table - and for good measure, I will weigh the cars tonight. It is amazing how differently the cars behave and how different their power seems to be - some are like on-off switches, some have virtually no brakes, some are really smooth, some rattle like mad and others have to be pushed to the limit just to get them going reasonably. We had a few problems with some of the cars along the way, most of which we fixed reasonably quickly - more about those later. It has been great fun holding the various rounds over here again, but tiring and time-consuming - Barbs will vouch for that, she only missed 1 of the total of 12 stages! I did however feel that we should try and do as many rounds as possible, given that we no longer have any rounds in the Championship in Canada, USA or Italy this year, so that we can make sure each car has as many opportunities as possible to perform well and has the chance to do a decent "mileage" We have mixed up the combination of stages, so that no round was identical and have varied the lengths of the stages too. We used a total of 8 different stages - the TT Grandstand stage was run 3 times, and one of the 3 lanes of the Club's smaller, twistier race-track was used twice. It never ceases to amaze me how many apparent anomalies this throws up, when you add in different drivers etc - we used 4 in total: Mike Buss, Steve Morrow, Andy White and me - and most cars managed a decent showing at some point. For those that didn't, I apologize, there were a few cars which struggled throughout, despite our best efforts. I also apologize that I haven't been able to update with reports, videos and photos etc as we went along - due to lack of time, lack of bodies at some of the stages (at several there were just Barbs and me) - a holiday in the UK and sporadic computer problems. However, I hope to make up for that over the next few days. Once I have completed today's beauty parade, I'll start work tonight and send the results to the organisers. Finally, please can someone pjn this thread? Cheers Dave Edited August 8, 2014 by slotcarmann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow_rusty Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Congrats on the hard work... Looking forward to the next lot of results, and the thoughts on the cars... THanks again... Michael Quote Stolen from SlotsNZ Team ABC Team Leader (Ambitious, But Crap) Home Track Threads - Shadow's Semi-Permanent Layout & Another Rug Racer & Proud of It & Gymkhana Test Track Car Collection Thread - My Car Collection Charts / Diagrams - MJK Tyre Selector / Slot.it 4wd Gearing / PoliCar Rollout / Rollout Chart Generator / SCX 4wd Rollout / Track Wiring with Brake on Track Call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Great effort from you guys, your attitude and dedication to running these rounds make this Proxy a real pleasure to be apart of. Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Great work Dave , We're thinking of adding you to the Guinness Book of records . You and the other guys must be going to Physio by now for your fingers . Again top job . I'd be lying if I said I was waiting in anticipation for the next stage unless there was a major catastrophy and all those in front of me including my other car (Gary W's ) all of a sudden BLOW UP and I have a podium . Cheers Craig Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Thanks again Dave As we have said before, putting your hand up to host a round should not be entered into lightly. A hell of a lot of time is spent "prepping" the cars even before they hit the track, then there's the "hiccups" during the running, never happens in the warm up, only in the race, all very time consuming and frustrating most of the time, plus while all of this is going on you have to remember every one of the 40 - 50 cars that run so you can give a detailed report back to it's owner on why it was .00000001 of a second slower than the first stage, all good fun. We really appreciate the time and effort you and your crew have put in for the IOM rounds, keep up the good work. After this final round you can all have a good break ...... as we'll be back again in under 12 months Quote Quickly read this post before it is deleted or i turn grey again Gary http://www.facebook.com/Rallyproxy2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia_Turini Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hello Dave, Youv'e got the cars doing the miles/kilometres - that's the main event. Many thanks, Leo Quote Like Scuderia Turini on Facebook Please Vote Up my postings - green arrow at top right :- ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demontweeks Posted August 9, 2014 Report Share Posted August 9, 2014 Hi Dave, Greetings from Turkey. I did think that if we both took the cars away with us on holiday we could run additional rounds in both Cyprus and Turkey - what do you think? If we had everyone run vac formed bodies and disallow the use of lead it wouldn't show up that much in the luggage allowance. Thanks to you and Barbs for running the rounds when I deserted you to come on hols. Top job Dave. Do you miss me at the club? If we had wifi then via Skype I could watch the action, possibly even drive a car remotely (not sure what would happen during scrutineering though). I am aware that that the weather is a little changeable on the Island at present, would you like me to bring some blistering heat back with me? And. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAS41T Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 (edited) Some results please Would be great the anticipation is fading !!!! ???????????? Edited August 16, 2014 by GAS41T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted August 16, 2014 Report Share Posted August 16, 2014 And pics please. Still waiting on pics promised from the first IoM round. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted August 17, 2014 Report Share Posted August 17, 2014 -_- -_- Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snurfen Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 I've lost interest now. Too many gaps in information coming through. (If there was an emoticon that showed me "ZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"ing, I'd put it here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted August 18, 2014 Report Share Posted August 18, 2014 It does rather feel like the horse is dead. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Hey guys , apologies , Dave has sent us the last round results of the IOM round 8 but due to family bugs and hospital jaunts , I thought Mel had put them up but found out he was on another boat cruise and has only just got back . So I will endeavour to get them up in the next day even though I picked it in one where I would finish . Apologies again . Lets not loose faith just yet. Cheers Craig Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 If you want Craig fire them through to yours truly and I'll sort everything...... Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Just started to cut and paste . I'll put them up , but I'll email you the whole Rnd 8 box and dice. Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted August 19, 2014 Report Share Posted August 19, 2014 Ok , heres Stage 1 of Rnd 8 Congrats to podiumites. Matt , Big Bri and Barbs. Will sort Stage 2 and post them asap. Cheers Craig Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I'm going to post the rest . So heres the results for Stage 2 Congrats to Matt (again ) , heres one for the books ROSCO (way to go mate ,try and contain yourself )and Therodster. Congrats guys. Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Now for Stage 3 Congrats to the following Barbs, Knealer and Snurfen ( this will make you sit up and take notice ) Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben_M Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Once again one crap stage just to screw me over, third round in a row :angry: :angry: Quote Some slot (and MTB) vids NOW SHOWING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamredracing Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 (edited) And now for the Final Results from The Isle Of Man Congrats to Barbs (got to be sleeping well now Dave ) , Big Bri and to the bloke whose car didnt fail him again Matt. Thanks Dave and to the Isle of Man crew for a good round and now for some pics pleeeeease. Cheers Craig Its all yours Mark. Edited August 20, 2014 by teamredracing Quote Craig "You can please all of the people some of the time, but you can’t please all of the people all of the time”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miveson Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Series results updated: And the sub-competitions: Quote Slot Car Photos V8 Tipping Competition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks for running these rounds people. Big effort, well done. Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 At least I can celebrate some success for Team Mitsi. Well done to the podiumites for the round. Congrats to Barb for the breakthrough win. Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtucker666 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 I like the colour pattern my car is producing, should be two greens next! IoM contingency putting in a strong round and series with 3 out of the top 5 - expecting a late surge from the Greek and Ozzie contenders in their forthcoming home rounds. Matt Quote Rockingham Slot Car Club - Premier Racing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquakiwi Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Thanks to all concerned in running the rounds. Enjoying (by proxy) this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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