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Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Wed Jun 30, 21 3:39 pm
by Derek
If anyone that is parking with the MMA at American Speedfest has had and email about what gate to come through, ignore it and come in through the main gate. :-#

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 10:03 am
by Pete
Well we are here and the good news is that we don't have to worry about the dust.....

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 12:39 pm
by Derek
Pete wrote: Sat Jul 03, 21 10:03 am Well we are here and the good news is that we don't have to worry about the dust.....
I wonder why :lol:

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 12:41 pm
by Pete
It's all good, one shower only, well worth coming, don't miss out tomorrow, folks!!!!!

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 7:58 pm
by Pete
A great day on Saturday at "Speedfest" and only one light shower - I got sunburned!!!

BUT:

HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP! HELP!

The Polara has an issue with its rear Shock, resulting on the rear tyre rubbing badly on the bodywork...

Does anyone have an electric Air Compressor in the hope that I can pump the rear shock for increased clearance so we can get home safely!!!!

Thanks

Pete
07837 789840

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 8:23 pm
by robnorrington
I have a spare set of Gabriel 82090 classic shocks (Summit racing)....they were for a 68 Charger....I don't know if they would fit or help

Rob

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 8:31 pm
by Pete
Hi there, Rob.

That is a very kind offer, thanks.

The car has over-sized rear tyres fitted (not by me!!!) and therefore it has Air shocks fitted (again not by me, but they are a necessary evil) so I need to retain these to increase the ride height an thus tyre clearance as a temporary measure to get home safely.

I have been lazy and focussed on the Challenger, but I did not realise there was such an issue. I will fit narrower tyres for clearance and fit conventional shocks then.

Thanks once again,
Pete

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 8:45 pm
by robnorrington
No worries

Just a thought and never having air shocks, will a elec car tyre pump work (if it had the right fitting)

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 9:25 pm
by Derek
I have one to pump up tyres I can bring along tomorrow

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 10:01 pm
by Pete
Many thanks Derek!

See you tomorrow.

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 10:02 pm
by Pete
robnorrington wrote: Sat Jul 03, 21 8:45 pm No worries

Just a thought and never having air shocks, will a elec car tyre pump work (if it had the right fitting)
Yes, that is correct and mine is packed ready for the race car next week!

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 10:24 pm
by robnorrington
I see Derek beat me to it.

See you tomorrow

Rob

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sat Jul 03, 21 10:27 pm
by Russ1971scamp
i have an electric pump in the car, i pump up my rear shocks, with standard car tyre valve connection, cig lighter socket- i see others are already at the rescue but it will be with me just in case tomorrow.. i got five to get in the scamp i am expecting some suspension drag :D :D

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sun Jul 04, 21 7:02 am
by Pete
Ha!

Thanks to you and everyone else that has offered assistance!

What a club!!

All the best to everyone, thank you again.

Pete.

Re: American Speedfest 2021

Posted: Sun Jul 04, 21 4:29 pm
by Pete
All sorted, thanks to everyone who offered assistance, and to Derek for the loan of the compressor and Roy for the valve tools!