bush doctor Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 Sorry, that may have come over a little patronizing!I was referring to the time, cost and effort in keeping up with the major players at the top events throughout the year. You have just won one of the toughest events in this country, we needed some new faces, I look forward to locking horns in the future! I know what you are saying about time and money Paul. Hope to meet soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted March 6, 2007 Author Share Posted March 6, 2007 Must say that the masterminds of the event realy put on a good one , It would be good to have such an event nearer to home, After a 10 hour journey home sat on a sleeper bunk I was more than glad to be back home . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Well done guys good effort, must be all those trg events and the rainforst that helped!!! jase wha you mean??? We compared it with one of James events but not as cruel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted March 7, 2007 Author Share Posted March 7, 2007 Put it like this James all the events we did of yours put us in good stead for the MT`s Keep em up mate . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Right you are i will do my best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan kemp Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Anyone know if there is a list of placements? We couldnt stay until the end so have no idea of how many punches we got and where we came. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will_warne Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Do you like the team avatar I will send it to you It is a very nice trophy. How did you decide who got it first??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted March 8, 2007 Author Share Posted March 8, 2007 It is a very nice trophy. How did you decide who got it first??? Not sure but I want it for the three months over christmas . That reminds me we must get our names on it "Team Gert Lush" perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted March 9, 2007 Author Share Posted March 9, 2007 Just a couple of pics I took with my phone, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush doctor Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 I am trying to add pics so please be patient Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Whats going on with Pod's winches on the tomcat - why two fairleads? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bush doctor Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Whats going on with Pod's winches on the tomcat - why two fairleads? To coin a phrase used by the Blues Brothers "Why not" The winning team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 To coin a phrase used by the Blues Brothers "Why not" To ooin anoter phrase: Elwood: It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Jake: Hit it. But really, why is there two fairleads, and one rope in the later pics whilst there seems to be two ropes in the ealier photo's. Is it two winches? Or is it top secret? Lewis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 some good photos there, looks like it was a fun event. Well done again on winning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush doctor Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 To ooin anoter phrase: Elwood: It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses. Jake: Hit it. But really, why is there two fairleads, and one rope in the later pics whilst there seems to be two ropes in the ealier photo's. Is it two winches? Or is it top secret? Lewis The circlip flew off the brake thats why there is only one rope later on. Does that tell you enough? 4 fried chickens and a coke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted March 10, 2007 Share Posted March 10, 2007 4 fried chickens and a coke And some dry white toast The circlip flew off the brake thats why there is only one rope later on.Does that tell you enough? Erm no, Thanks for the photo, it helps. From what I can see its two mounted so that the g/box's are at opposite ends, hence the offset fairleads, but why two winches? I can see the advantage of having two motors with two gearboxes over, say, a twinmotor as there is less strain on each g/box, but why two drums? Basically what I'm asking it is there an advantage of being able to use two winches at the front independantly and simultaneously? If i'm asking obvious questions then feel free to take the p*ss, and if you dont want to tell me then feel free to tell me to p*ss off But I am interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted March 10, 2007 Author Share Posted March 10, 2007 Lewis I think the main reasons for Pod arranging this set up was many reasons including twice the pulling power was No need for extentions on long climbs , (just send the other rope out ) steerabilaty using the winches , (no need for constant re-rigging if an awkward punch has to be obtained), If one rope or even winch fails you can still carry on with the other . The system worked well at the Muddy Truckers until the brake circlip gave out on the N/S winch which happened early in the event but we still managed to carry on using the 2nd winch without losing time for repairs . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVIT Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Sorry, that may have come over a little patronizing!I was referring to the time, cost and effort in keeping up with the major players at the top events throughout the year. You have just won one of the toughest events in this country, we needed some new faces, I look forward to locking horns in the future! Have you seen this guy in action in the RFC last year, awesome driver, and the truck is the mutts nutts, there is a video link on it some where. I think you will be seeing more of this team, and doing very well in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderman Posted March 12, 2007 Author Share Posted March 12, 2007 More pictures on here, http://www.bworc.org.uk/48.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orgasmic Farmer Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Nice Pics Jase. I note with amusement that Pod fell over in the same place as Mr Chaplin! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOR4x4 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I note with amusement that Pod fell over in the same place and Mr Chaplin! :lol: I had to put it there because i couldn't reach the biscuits in the passenger footwell, and bushy was busy elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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