Mark90 Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 They've suffered from a bit of water ingress which is causing issues Soggy fags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Soggy fags? Soggy Biscuits!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 JU tell him to stop poncing about and get on and finish - how hard can it be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Twas a soggy engine, they dropped temporarily to only 380hp but struggled on Latest update is that they made it 2/3 through, but toasted the PAS pump - unfortunately preparations didn't stretch to taking a spare so they're out and on their way home now. Apart from that, Jez, Kim and Mouse have done really well, nothing broke or fell off any of them and it seems Ladoga is now a holiday they're looking forward to I suspect, after everyone's recovered a bit, Mouse will have another little spruce up ready for whatever's next - the main goal now is to use it and smooth out as many wrinkles as possible. All that remains is for Jez to coax his credit card back across Europe, which could prove as tricky as the race itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Sucha shame to end up on the way home after such a valiant effort Well done to them both though for getting as far as they did - looks damn tough to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smo Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Agreed, a great shame to end in such a way. Well done to all the team for another valiant effort tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I reckon 2/3rds isn't bad at all At least they know what to expect now. And the best thing is everyone's coming back in one piece B) 'till next time Thanks for the updates JU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Seems a darn fine fine result for the teams first crack at this event. Seeing how they've developed over successive Ladoga's Jez will likely be on the podium for Vepsskii Les next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ced Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Well done guys !! Looking forward for the complete story and pics ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 That's tough luck with the PAS pump, but 'tis the way the Hobnob crumbles . Well done to you all again, and looking forward to any photo's . Fridge, do you have a return date /time for Harwich? if possible it would be good to pop down and say Hi Cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'm fairly sure it's Harwich, 8pm on the 24th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Thanks John, I should be able to pop down then . Cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shurvinton Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'm sure by the time Jez is back he will have worked out how to either run dual PAS pumps or perhaps slave it off the winch pump! hmmm or maybe fit a big GM truck pump... Wasn't sure at first whether to say ar5e, bad luck or not. But thinking about it I reckon HOFS can be seriously chuffed at getting 2/3 through at first attempt. So when you next talk to him John, pass on my congrats and I'll see him when I go to get the trailer back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 As I said to Jez - most don't make it to the start line, never mind the finish It's all development, answers were on the drawing board before Jez was out of stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollythelw Posted September 23, 2008 Author Share Posted September 23, 2008 Thanks for the kind words - sat on a ferry in the middle of the Baltic at the mo so pics will be done when we get back to the UK that was a fun day at the office bigger wetter swamps, bigger hits, more carnage, its sort of a vehiclular 3rd world war learned a lot, found another weakspot in LS architecture (it was a new one on us but will be designed round by the time we hit the lab ) it cost us dear in terms of time during prologue, effectively knocking us into touch. Fortunately one of the fall back systems kept tyres turning and allowed us to get a feel for what it takes to survive Vepsskii. 12 hours later and the Steering pump decided to leave the building hussling 18" wide boggers with a 10" steering wheel does take a certain amount of commitment without power assistance but sad to report what we've known for the past 4 years is in fact correct and the doom merchants are wrong about the "no pump = no steering" line big cajones award has to go to Sergei, he drove 2500kms from the Ukraine only to spend 3 days trying to get his Tr3 out of the first sleg, the forest just dismantled it - even then you couldnt wipe the smile off his face. No phone signal (we couldnt even find a radio station ) and when it goes quiet in the woods you realise just how deep in the s**t you really can get no assistance, no recovery, tough event, tough guys We'll go back again next year, anyone else coming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Congrats Jez and crew. I hope the Discovery did sterling service... Look forward to seeing you back in Blighty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibbon Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Well done guys! Can't wait to see the photo's of what hell really looks like.......! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosZuki Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 word on the street reaches us that we placed 6th!! rather splendid i think given the issues we had! life in camp was spent mostly counting cars and quads in and out of the place, i dont think i saw any team not coming for assistance at some point. As Jez said uber points to Sergei for still smiling even after gettiung his car out. my lesson from this is dont go laning with two old men who are both disabled in some way!! and disco's dont like soft gooey routes with ruts. Big Bertha fought bravely but the slop liked her too much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Top marks for trying, Jez. You think the pump died due to temp build up in the system, or just general use and abuse? PAS coolers are very common in rally cars, maybe the flow and pressure youre running require this as well? Daan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosZuki Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Progress has halted 30kms from ferry as 2nd tire has given up the ghost=( now awaiting assistance, alas a poor end to a great tour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Sounds like there could soon be one less recovery truck driver in Holland, Jez sounded a little wound up on the phone with the guy not quite living up to being the 4th emergency service, or indeed any sort of service So far he's explained to Jez how stupid he is to be driving a car that has a flat tyre and a shredded spare, and suggested leaving Mouse on the trailer by the side of the road for a few hours while they drive 160km to find some tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disco_al Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 and suggested leaving Mouse on the trailer by the side of the road for a few hours while they drive 160km to find some tyres whaaaatttt??????? how could he even condsider that???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous doug Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 that is one of the funniest/stupidest things i have ever heard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 Well they are sorted out now and booked on tonights ferry , in at Harwich 0730 tomorrow....expensive finish though, as it's the night boat you have to have a cabin......and the tyres were , shall we say not cheap May the rest of it be niiice and uneventful and smooth Cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Shurvinton Posted September 24, 2008 Share Posted September 24, 2008 I'll start looking into getting a couple more spare wheels for the trailer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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