simon_s Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 I agree - the KOV terraim will be HARD, but any car could win it - trialer, comp motor or challenge car - obviously they all will need a winch. I think this will prove to be the return of the XTC idea in a more arduous format that because of the distance involved will really sort out truck reliability, team work and sense of humours!!! Looking forward to it - not sure if the 107" will!!! Chris Bowler Great! We're in agreement. I'd love to see the 107 on 37's with a nice powerful centrewinch.... That'd be cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbowler Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Yes we have run it with 285/75/16 BFG Muds but the Fox shocks get awful gravel rash - the car does have centre and front winches but I think the biggest problem will be the overhang!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Nick & I were discussing what would be necessary to make his buggy competitive in an event like this. The main problem is going fast, not because the buggy isn't capable of going fast, but because of the body roll you get cornering with the Fox-Shox. Before you say it, this isn't a product placement, because the product doesn't exist yet! The solution is obviously an unlockable anti roll bar. The current one is unsuitable, firstly because you have to get out to lock and unlock and secondly, because Nick runs front & rear inverted A frame, single link suspension. I did a bit of scribbling - and came up with this: Essentially three disks which are squashed together with a brake caliper operated by a second handbrake lever. This would allow much more dynamic anti roll - and the ability to lock and unlock while the torsion bars are under tension. In nicks case, the idea would be to link the rotation (articulation) of the two A frames via additional prop shafts to this in the middle. The caliper and the middle of the three disks are bolted to the chassis so when the caliper is squeezed, both sides are locked and cannot rotate. Just a thought! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Neil, I registered an interest for this on the AWDC website, Haven't heard anything back, should i of? Saw TOR and it mentioned emailing, do i need to do that too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saley Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Only 49 weeks to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrodant Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Yes we have run it with 285/75/16 BFG Muds but the Fox shocks get awful gravel rash - the car does have centre and front winches but I think the biggest problem will be the overhang!!! If u bob it it will only say "brian" not cambrian ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrodant Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Yes we have run it with 285/75/16 BFG Muds but the Fox shocks get awful gravel rash - the car does have centre and front winches but I think the biggest problem will be the overhang!!! If u bob it it will only say "brian" not cambrian ! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_s Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Neil, I registered an interest for this on the AWDC website, Haven't heard anything back, should i of? Saw TOR and it mentioned emailing, do i need to do that too? I don't think Neil has sent anything out through the 'interested parties' emails yet. I don't think you need to email as well, but Neil should be along to confirm if you do. Only 49 weeks to go You excited much John?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boothy Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 He's not slept since Neil announced it Simon....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saley Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Don't know why, Me and Walters have not been good together 2006 scorpion challenge broke rear diff after 1 hour 2007 scorpion challenge burst oil cooler pipe on night section field repair only lasted 1 hour sunday 2008 howling wolf timing belt snapped at 12.00 2011 XL 2 hours in broke cv, fixed it and another started clicking So hopefully My run of bad lucky at Walters has finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_s Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Don't know why, Me and Walters have not been good together 2006 scorpion challenge broke rear diff after 1 hour 2007 scorpion challenge burst oil cooler pipe on night section field repair only lasted 1 hour sunday 2008 howling wolf timing belt snapped at 12.00 2011 XL 2 hours in broke cv, fixed it and another started clicking So hopefully My run of bad lucky at Walters has finished Well you know what they say, 5th time lucky!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saley Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Well you know what they say, 5th time lucky!!! Hope so Simon, will you be over here for this event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Neil, I registered an interest for this on the AWDC website, Haven't heard anything back, should i of? Saw TOR and it mentioned emailing, do i need to do that too? The first email bulletin has gone out today to those that have pre-registered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_s Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Hope so Simon, will you be over here for this event. Yup, all being well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 We are also pleased to announce that this event will be the official European Qualifying Round for the Ultra4 King of the Hammers 2013. For the first time we will also be running a Contingency Program which enables sponsors to reward competitors who achieve placings in the event using their nominated products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ooh. Will you be following the stock/stock-mod/unlimited classes introduced for KOH 2012? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Will you be following the stock/stock-mod/unlimited classes introduced for KOH 2012? when i asked the same question on page 1 of this thread the answer was :- I don't envisage a class structure unless demand dictates it, after all KoH itself has no class structure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr whippy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 as this is a european qualifier are you expecting continental entries? if so will they have to comply with any msa regs for this event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
najw Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Continental entries will be very welcome and, yes, they will need to comply with the Event and Technical Regulations along with everyone else. As far as Stock and Mod-Stock classes these will have their own race for the first time at KoH 2012, the winners of which will also qualify for the main race. As this will be our first event in this format there is no qualification therefore all are welcome to enter providing they meet the Technical Regulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr whippy Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 have the tech regs been decided yet if so where can i find them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam coulton Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 deposit payed cant wait for this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treebloke Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 For the first time we will also be running a Contingency Program which enables sponsors to reward competitors who achieve placings in the event using their nominated products. I have read this three times and are not quite sure what it means. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saley Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 have the tech regs been decided yet if so where can i find them? The tech regs will be the same as the XTC/point to point regs on the AWDC site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I have read this three times and are not quite sure what it means. For example: if you're in the top 10, and used X-Arms, X-Eng would give you an extra prize (not saying this would be the case!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr whippy Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 The tech regs will be the same as the XTC/point to point regs on the AWDC site thats curtains then, have a nice time bye bye for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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