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    Molesworth Moped Melee, 5th, 6th. 7th march 2021

    in South Island Region

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    Holy wow, what a ride that was! Thanks to everyone who had a hand in organising it and driving support: @RUNAMUCK @Willdat? @- i5oogt - @JustHarry @Mof. You're all absolute legends and every rider is appreciative of your efforts. 

    I can't believe the terrain we managed to hoon through. Mt Patriarch and the Maungatapu Track were both outstanding and really challenging. A couple of years ago I never would have thought about attempting "roads" like that. Super stoked to have done it :) . 

    Already looking forward to next year... if I didn't have a job I'd be keen to do it again with the Auckland crew in a few weeks. 

    Here's a few favourite photos from the journey: 

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    Edit: @JustHarry - that oil is mine. It can be donated to anyone who needs to do an oil change on their bike... @RUNAMUCK was making noises about doing an oil change on his NBC. 

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    Truenotch's BEAMS AE86 racecar

    in Projects and Build Ups

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    I've got a bit of downtime until the next race meeting, so took a chance to get some long awaited fabrication work done. I highly recommend Nick at SAFE Engineering in Palmy for anyone who needs automotive fab work / roll cages / other small engineering jobs taken care of. 

    I've been needing to update my harness mounts since the rules changed a little while ago. Nick added a fresh bar to wrap the belts around and keep the harness on a good angle for my new neck restraint. 
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    While he was at it, I got him to add jacking points to the sides of the car. The vertical tube goes through the floor and is reinforced by a foot plate. This means I don't have to risk crushing my sills or chassis rails when jacking the car up from the side. 

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    And something I've wanted for AGES. Sill stands. Nick bored the sills and welded tubes in place that I can slot a set of stands into. This will make life far easier at the track and it'll be quicker to get the car up in the air for checks and maintenance.  The stands will be made soon. 

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    The current state of it: 

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    Molesworth Moped Melee, 5th, 6th. 7th march 2021

    in South Island Region

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    On 11/02/2021 at 08:54, Tumeke said:

    If not, we will hit the road early on Sunday to ensure we can get back, pack our bikes and get to the airport before 7pm flights.

    Speaking of this. I'm thinking of flying into CCH on Thursday and returning on Monday afternoon.

    Does anyone have a spare seat for me to get back to CCH? I can get to Hanmer on Thursday night and my bike will be on @WankBankA100's ute, so it'll just be me and my small bag (and a backpack). 

    Molesworth Moped Melee, 5th, 6th. 7th march 2021

    in South Island Region

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    18 minutes ago, Pee Dubs said:

    Who’s still planning to go from the NI? @Truenotch@WankBankA100@Tumeke I have a small car trailer that could transport a few bikes across the strait and to/from Hanmer if that helps?

     

    I have another friend who's keen to attend from the NI too. He's based on the Kapiti coast, so we could all work together to make this work.

    At this stage I'm planning to fly into CCH on Thursday and will get a ride out to Hanmer with a girl I'm seeing. Then will likely need a ride back to the north island on Sunday/Monday. 

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    Truenotch's BEAMS AE86 racecar

    in Projects and Build Ups

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    I had limited time to finish the panel work, so got it to a level that looked OK, gave it a lick of paint and threw this back together. The door is pretty wrinkly, so I don't think I'll fix it... Fibreglass doors will be happening soon... 

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    Spent my birthday at the racetrack. I had a cold, so was off the pace a wee bit, but managed consisted 1.17's all day long. The consistency paid off and I came away with a win in the final race! 

    I did a terrible job with my camera and didn't have any charge in the batteries, so here's the only vid that worked. I qualified on P2 against some much faster machinery. Was swamped off the line and had a good race to come home in 3rd (one of the guys up ahead received a drive through penalty, gifting me 3rd place). 

    Put the car on the trailer on one piece and am currently second in the GT Cup for the summer series. The final round is in April, so hopefully I can get a few good results to have a chance at winning the series. 

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    Truenotch's BEAMS AE86 racecar

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    Made a start on pulling the dents out. My shed neighbour let me borrow his porta power. Managed to get most of the shape back into the panel. 

    The door will be replaced at some stage, so I'm not too worried about getting that straight, but will spend a bit of time getting the quarter panel as straight as possible with a hammer and dolly. 

    After some initial kicks and chipping off bog (it's not a virgin panel, haha) 

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    Then after a poke with the porta power:

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    It's got a few ripples! But already a big improvement. 

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    Honda Mini Trail Junker

    in Two Wheels

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    On 26/12/2020 at 23:13, 4AG_Addict said:

    Job for the night was to check out the fuel tank. Plenty of rust & crud, but no holes anywhere. Have a sealer kit on the way.

     

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    Fill that bad boy with vinegar and let it marinade for a couple of weeks. It's the cheapest option for converting rust. 

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