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Currently trying to build back hoop for cage using 48.3mmOD blue band (3.5mm wall) using a hydraulic pipe bender Closest die is 50mm but causes too much deformation Have tried lining with thin plate - less deformaion but get small amount of rippling on inner radius. Have tried grinding out a smaller die - worst bend yet! Cannnot seem to source a die in the right size - closest being 50mm or 2" Any suggestions?

I agree that it is about competing and getting better as a driver/team and improving the vehicle (as budgets allow - we can't all send a blank chq to SR!!) I saw Alan Kemps 90 at Cowm last November (Alan - I was the one with the hyrdrolocked green Discovery, scary cold wife and noisy cold kids!) Having only green laned to that point I decided I wanted more and got a V8 disco (daily driver) and began trialling as well - a little bit Torville and Dean at first but with a few tweaks getting better at each event. Always being interested in doing trials so went to watch the Euro Challenge at Kirton - loved it. Now have a disco 200 which I am gradually bob nosing/bobtailing (pick up not tray back) building cage etc etc. No way I'll have the funds to get "winched up" or "locker up" for 2008 but as soon as I do I want to compete!! ANY CLASS WILL DO!!!! Coming last is fine - so long as at the end I am knackered and smiling and have spent a day or two in good company