American Speedfest 2021

[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.

[Pete]

Well we are here and the good news is that we don't have to worry about the dust.....

[Derek]

Well we are here and the good news is that we don't have to worry about the dust.....

I wonder why

[Pete]

It's all good, one shower only, well worth coming, don't miss out tomorrow, folks!!!!!

[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

[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

[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

[robnorrington]

No worries

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

[Derek]

I have one to pump up tyres I can bring along tomorrow

[Pete]

Many thanks Derek!

See you tomorrow.

[Pete]

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!

[robnorrington]

I see Derek beat me to it.

See you tomorrow

Rob

[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

[Pete]

Ha!

Thanks to you and everyone else that has offered assistance!

What a club!!

All the best to everyone, thank you again.

Pete.

[Pete]

All sorted, thanks to everyone who offered assistance, and to Derek for the loan of the compressor and Roy for the valve tools!