Mally's Stock Cars, Bikes,Life, and Yaris happenings.

[Mally]

On 11/21/2022 at 9:35 PM, Spottedlaurel said:

That cage looks very purposeful, your own handiwork or bought-in?

Sounds rather challenging that you've got to meet rules that haven't been released yet....

I bent it and tacked it in. My son welded it complete.

When you scrutineer they ask who fitted the cage. There are well known, recognised builders.

We are known in Stock Car circles, Someday we may make the Autograss list.

Autograss rules changes are a bugbear every year. Understandable in a way, as they apply from 1st Jan next year. But you start building too soon in their eyes.

There are also different interpretations, takes us a while to understand what the written words  mean to a Scrutineer.

First car we built failed on tube thickness. Rule says 2.5mm with a tolerance of  0.2mm. Our tube was rejected at 2.35mm.

"But it's over minimum"

Tolerance only applies on bends, rest of structure must be 2.5 min.

We cut it all out and  did it all again in 2.7.  

In Brisca most work to minimum dimensions. ....Add lightness.

[primeradoner]

On 11/21/2022 at 8:11 PM, Mally said:

 

 

Then sign writing, which we didn't have done on the black car. Due to lack of time and cba.

 

Who are you using for the sign writing? Dom Davies? 

[Mally]

16 minutes ago, primeradoner said:

Who are you using for the sign writing? Dom Davies? 

Not this time, I think it's stick on graphics but nothing is planned yet. Not my department. 

I'm more into fitting leaf springs and rear discs on Tranny vans in the rain lately.

[Mally]

Can now confirm that if a sledgehammer will not remove an old  brake disc from a Transit rear hub.

Just cut the disc in half with an angle grinder from each side as far as possible and tap the disc with a hammer.

New discs fall on.

[Mally]

The Elves have been busy.

 

I assume Amelia has found it by now, been difficult to keep the garage out of bounds.

Still a few small jobs, but it may get a test run soon.

Thanks to CAR.I.P,  TMR Supplies, Shaw Tyre and Exhaust, and ABL signs.

[Mally]

I spotted a book on ebay, start price £0.99  had 1 bid.

I contacted the seller, explained my reasons and offered him £20 BIN.

He accepted that I had prior claim in the circumstances and sold it me for a fiver.

That's me, no 46. I won that race and it's verified inside. I lost my copy in an house move somehow.

 

[Asimo]

Post of the month!

[Matty]

Life well lived. Though looking at the cover of that book, I have my doubts 😄

[Mally]

7 hours ago, Matty said:

Life well lived. Though looking at the cover of that book, I have my doubts 😄

We are all daft in my family. They are all racing next year. Eldest son, his wife and twins.

Youngest son, his wife and eldest daughter age 10.

I also got a licence for Xmas, but it remains to be seen if I'll use it or not.

[Mally]

Not updated this for a while although I have mentioned a little elsewhere.

Amelia had her first race, failed to change gear and struggled round slowly in first gear.

Since then we have taken her for another practise, Sat in the car with her whilst she set off, changed gear, and put her foot to the floor.

We also had a trip to Belle Vue Speedway to show her how to really gate properly.

All this could come good next Sat and Sun, or prove to be to no avail.

As long as she enjoys it, no matter.

She got 4th gear a few times instead of 2nd. Have discovered the spring across the gate is very strong, so may cure* it with a cable tie.

We have bought another trailer for a grand, sold the tyre rack on it for  £150, and spent the cash on tyres and marker lights.

Rover 75 will start earning it's keep at weekend when we take 2 cars.

Hannah's car has had a makeover. was difficult sticking vinyl over  the lumpy bodywork, but it's fine from 6 feet.

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[Mally]

An eventful weekends racing at Blyton raceway 

Amelia was slow in her first race Sat, so I fixed*the gear change with a cable tie.

Seemed to do the trick, she improved as the weekend went on. We gave her a target.

There are 8 cars per race and she was in with the new starters.

Try not to come last! 

Sunday,  drawn 8 no hope there. Set off like a rocket, was in second place.

Decided she was going too fast and slowed down.

As the others passed there was an altercation resulting in an innocent Amelia being attacked by another car. Damage to Wing, bumper and bottom arm.

Much crying involved but unhurt. Shall we leave it for today? No I'm going again, so we fixed* it, and off she went.

Finished next to last, which was all we asked.  Everyone's happy with that,

Car looks a bit sad, I'll try and put a photo up later.

 

Hannah also raced. Won the first heat, Third in the second heat. By this time I'd left to take Amelia's car home, it's difficult unloading 2 at once.

I get a phone call. Hannah qualified for the final which was last race of the day.

Drawn 7, hard from there. Ste  told her to leather it round the outside and try to cut inside around  the apex of the first bend.

This went well until the car from lane 2? attacked her resulting in a very spectacular roll.

Her kIds were watching from the same bend and began screaming. She could hear them from the car. 

All OK, Car is a mess.There's video footage which I don't think is allowed even if I knew how to do it.

It's on her f/b, Hannah Mallinson if you fancy a watch.

She quite enjoyed it seemingly.

Edit, because it was the last race and they were over time, they cancelled the race and awarded positions from previous points.

This gave Hannah 3rd place and a rather nice trophy.

 

[Mally]

She must have been near the front, there's only 8 cars in the race and she went over sideways before end over end

Two new bottom arms, new rack, new strut. radiator. Bonnet, door skin and  and wing knackered , but going back on again. 

Left it for now, need to fix other car for weekend, which may well be cancelled with the rain.

[Mally]

Small update.

Amelia continues to make slow progress. Is going Etihad Stadium Car Park this weekend for under age driving tuition in a driving school car.

We figure it may give her more confidence.

Hannah won the final last Sunday.

Ian's wife Julie had her first go last weekend and did really well.

We are starting to build a new car. Photos will appears as it goes along. .The black Yaris has seen better days, but still goes well.

There is now an empty Yaris space in my garden

[Mally]

As title says 'Life,' and I reported my wife's death 3-1/2 years ago.

It's only right to mention that  I have somehow managed to find a new lovely lady.

It's very new,  but we are off to Sunny Beach quite soon on holiday.

[Matty]

5 hours ago, Mally said:

As title says 'Life,' and I reported my wife's death 3-1/2 years ago.

It's only right to mention that  I have somehow managed to find a new lovely lady.

It's very new,  but we are off to Sunny Beach quite soon on holiday.

Good on you.

[Mally]

Holiday went well, another holiday soon,

Racing has been uneventfull. Hannah still wins, Stephen rarely. Amelia does her own thing at her own speed.

Started to build a third Yaris.

However.

This turned up.

F600 Autograss Special. Bike engine, 600 Suzuki iirc.

Plan is for Hannah and Stephen to share it eventually,

Should be able to buy a twin car trailer and tow Yaris and Special whilst still under the weight limits.

Had a practise today. Accelerator cable broke (Tandem bike cable). we had a spare, but at home in the garage!

Pedals need moving for comfort and maybe need thicker cable on accelerator.

Future updates may come along soon.

[Matty]

I was getting worried you'd turned your toes up 😄nearly went as far as texting.

[Mally]

15 hours ago, Matty said:

I was getting worried you'd turned your toes up 😄nearly went as far as texting.

Thanks for caring.

More alive than ever. Been busy getting to know the young lady. It's a strange, but very nice,  experience. Off to Lincoln, Brayford Pool overnight today.

Too many cars now. No room to function. May have to sell one.

Forgot to mention, my other twin grandchildren have also been winning trophies in their car.

 

[Rustybullethole]

On 11/24/2022 at 4:16 PM, Mally said:

Can now confirm that if a sledgehammer will not remove an old  brake disc from a Transit rear hub.

Just cut the disc in half with an angle grinder from each side as far as possible and tap the disc with a hammer.

New discs fall on.

Been there before. Ashamed to say id let mine get so thin they mostly grenaded when tapped with the hammer.

Cracking read this thread very much enjoy it. Glad to hear life is on the up too. 

Edited July 30, 2023 by Rustybullethole

[Mally]

Serious one this.

I've just had a phone call to say that my Nieces's husband, Brian  has been killed at work today.

Fell through a floor. He was a plumber by trade. But in general building last I heard. Used to help me often.

Has 2 sons, both Married.  We often looked after my niece in her younger years.

Genuine good bloke.

 

 

[Matty]

That's awful. Don't know what to say. Sorry for your loss Mally.

[Mally]

There is it seems a possibility that he was dead before he fell.

Surveying a loft in a posh place and landed in a swimming pool below, lifeguard dragged him out.

Time and Police/Coroner will establish the facts.

 

[Matty]

Possible heart attack maybe? Not that it makes it any easier for his family

[Dobloseven]

Almost exactly two years ago, a good friend, 67 years old, died when his car rolled away at a petrol station. As he was trying to stop it, he was knocked down. Apparently he was dead before he hit the floor, so possibly a similar situation. I know how sad I felt and indeed still do, so feel for Mally and his family who are so important to him. 

[Mally]

All quiet now. Grass season over for us. I came back early from holiday for the funeral.

Black car is sold. We now have one Special and one Yaris ready to race, just seat needs adjustment. and stickers, or maybe a re panel.

Another Yaris is half way built. 

Ste won a f/b raffle to race a Saloon Stock Car a while ago.

This will take place at King Lynn this Saturday.

They are very fast,  crash a lot, go the 'wrong' way round for him. Never been in one.

WCPGW.

Oh, and  I've got Covid, but should be fine* by then.

[Pieman]

1 hour ago, Mally said:

Ste won a f/b raffle to race a Saloon Stock Car a while ago.

This will take place at King Lynn this Saturday.

They are very fast,  crash a lot, go the 'wrong' way round for him. Never been in one.

WCPGW.

Tell him the idea in Saloons is to stay flat on the throttle until you put the car in front almost into the crowd.

[Mally]

54 minutes ago, Pieman said:

Tell him the idea in Saloons is to stay flat on the throttle until you put the car in front almost into the crowd.

He is aware of the system, and probably capable of doing it, but it's often hard to keep the right direction.

Yellow grade may help.

[Pieman]

2 minutes ago, Mally said:

He is aware of the system, and probably capable of doing it, but it's often hard to keep the right direction.

Yellow grade may help.

That doesn't stop some drivers when it really kicks off!  

[primeradoner]

23 minutes ago, Mally said:

 

Yellow grade may help.

In my experience yellow grade was the worst.  Whites in front slowing you down and the blues desperately trying to get away from Deano, Diggy  and the other maniacs at the back 

[big_al_granvia]

Boy did well,3rd in whites and yellows. Well done