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Can't make it Nige BTCC at Thruxton this week end.

Impressive, where can I get one?

I use a toughbook CF71 and garmin GPS12, works atreat for me, would agree as above that a slightly smaller unit (Laptop) or a tablet would be a bit easier to install and use.

If its not a rude question, how much? I might need one soon.

I'm all for keep it simple, as above a few common sense rules will help everyone and as said before most on here are sensible anyway.

Nige I bought a cheap one from Wickes, works fine and lasted a good few years. Don't know the motor size but it does OK for me. We also have a big petrol one for those tough jobs.

Series 3 had dual circuit, servo assiasted so no probs there either. I did mine this way before going to discs.

I got a Disco 2 at under 10K, TD5 auto, XS spec, 70,000 miles, they are out there.

Be careful on your household insurance. Nige had issues with his.

Anyone tell me what part number the CD magazine is on a Disco 2 2000 model. Or who makes it and the manufacturers numbers. Thanks.

The old insurance renewal dropped onto the letterbox today. I've never really bothered as most insurers seem to specialise in being hoplessly useless, and I just can't be bothered to put up with the hassle, and just cough up every year,,,, Who do you work for Nige?

Extract from the Blue Book Q1.3 spec for steel. 1.2.8. Guidance on Welding. All welding should be of the highest possible quality with full penetration and preferably using a gas shielded arc. Although good external appearance of a weld does not necessarily guarantee its quality, poor looking welds are never a sign of good workmanship. When using heat-treated steel the instructions of the manufacturer must be followed (special electrodes, gas protected welding). It must be emphasised that the use of heat-treated or medium carbon steels may cause problems and that bad fabrication may result in a decrease in strength (caused by brittle heat-affected zones) or inadequate ductility. 1.3. Material Specifications Specifications of the tubes used: Minimum Material Cold Drawn Seamless Carbon Steel Minimum Yield Strength 350 N/mm2 Minimum Dimensions (Ø in mm) 45x2.5 or 50x2.0 38x2.5 or 40x2.0 (For roll cages/bars approved prior to 1.1.95) In selecting the steel, attention must be paid to obtaining good elongation properties and adequate weldability. The tubing must be bent by a cold working process and the centreline bend radius must be at least three times the tube diameter. If the tubing is ovalised during bending, the ratio of minor to major diameter must be 0.9 or greater. 1.4. Exceptions The only exceptions to the foregoing requirements for Saloon, single seater and Sports Cars are as follows: 1.4.1. Safety Cage manufacturers may make application to the MSA for a Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) Certificate to be issued. Note: ROPS manufacturers wishing to make application for such a certificate should contact the MSA Technical Department in order to obtain details of the requirements to be met and the fees payable. Subject to these requirements being met a ROPS Certificate will be raised and SAFETY CRITERIA Q 232 This may help, basically to comply with MSA rules you must use CDS, I think ARC allow Corus tube to relevant BS.

Many thanks, it gives me somewhere to start.

Quite right not Mr Warnes Heavy duty, but heavier than the standard for PTO winch, I'll let Nige explain any other points.

The Winner Siggy. Mine weighs in at 19.7 Kg before painting.

Mine will be weighed and weight posted on here, probably tomorrow when larger scales arrive.

What do I look for on a Disco 2 W plate 2000 71000 miles TD5 Auto XS Is 9-10K a reasonable price, and do I need to look at it carefully anywhere in particular? Thanks NigeT

The spring manufacturers say use gas, but I kept oil for a couple of years and didn't notice any problems, the shocks were knackered at the end of it but that may just be age. Gas seems to damp better but again they are now new so it may just be that. I have longer shackles and they help especially at the rear with 235 85 Grizzlys.

Couldn't agree more Tonk

Another point to add the larger servo fits in a lightweight, the bonnet shape is different, needs a massage on the bonnet, about 1mm to big so not a problem.

Surely its a question of centring the disc on the hub with no run out. I've made a template in ally to mark the holes in the disc, it sits inside the rear of the disc. On the hub I made another template to fit over the wheel studs ( used an old drum) its then easy and right. With TIC and a 262mm disc it must need a fair bit ground off the hub to fit the caliper I would think, it only just goes in with 302mm discs.

Nige I have a box of v8 bits and distributors, not sure which they are. If you want a look let me know or just pop in. NigeT

I agree with MogLite, loads of work in a club, maybe HBRO members would like a piggy back membership. Lots are now members through MWWCE.

Looking at the summary, one got the compulsory section and one the quiz score, it wouldn't make any difference which got what as its a team event anyway.

Team Drivers Names Score Ind Team 1 T1 Darren Holmes ARC -482 40 316 T2 Nick Woodage ARC 798 35 Team 2 T3 Mathrew Eaves ARC 1536 29 3430 T4 Marcus Hamlyn ARC 1894 18 Team 3 T5 Neil Thomlinson ARC 647 37 1499 T6 John Jackson ARC 852 33 Team 4 T7 Roy Friend ARC 1406 31 3289 T8 Richard Salter ARC 1883 19 Team 5 T9 Mark Ambler ARC 1850 20 3581 T10 Matt Hewitt ARC 1731 22 Team 6 T11 James Trembath 1674 24 3915 T12 Mike Dunlop 2241 14 Team 7 T13 Dave Antill 2334 11 4776 T14 Graham Antill 2442 10 Team 8 T15 John Beagley 1625 26 3316 T16 Bob Seaman 1691 23 Team 9 T17 Marc McFarlane 1672 25 3789 T18 Ash Parsons 2117 15 Team 10 T19 Will Warne 1765 21 3310 T20 Simon White 1545 28 Team 11 T21 Roger Pardy 3683 4 6498 T22 Paul Rogers 2815 7 Team 12 T23 Mark Jeffrey 655 36 2232 T24 Colin Humphries 1577 27 Team 13 T25 Andy Smith 1313 32 3232 T26 Paul Hooper 1919 17 Team 14 T27 John Piper 2615 8 5847 T28 Gary Andrews 3232 6 Team 15 T29 Adrain Turner 3375 5 9147 T30 Richard Nicolson 5772 2 Team 16 T31 Paul Wightman 5089 3 10885 T32 Nick Watts 5796 1 Team 17 T33 Jim Marsden 2590 9 4610 T34 Lee Longhurst 2020 16 Team 18 T35 Tony Cordell 1461 30 3724 T36 Nick Walker 2263 13 Team 19 T37 Pete Wlkins 830 34 3153 T38 Bryn Hemmings 2323 12 Team 20 0 38 0 38