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[rally1380]

Great looking build.

Was wandering what sort of tyres you use for night events as i realise some rallies can be quite rough? (but fun tho eh?)

I'm slowly building my clubman into a road rally car and unsure whether something like Maxsport RB1 gravel tyres are needed or just go down the sticky Yokohama route and take it easier on the 'whites' as these tend to be small percentage of overall event length??

[TopCatCustom]

Ah just found the "road rallying" section, a bit tighter than the regs for special stages!

[minisi35]

Ah just found the "road rallying" section, a bit tighter than the regs for special stages!

I know tell me about it, i had a chat with a scrutineer on the last event i did and there is ways round some of them, ie using carpet on the roof instead of a full headlining. But i will be using vinyl covered alloy door cards to get round them, but the back seat has to be there!

[minisi35]

Great looking build.

Was wandering what sort of tyres you use for night events as i realise some rallies can be quite rough? (but fun tho eh?)

I'm slowly building my clubman into a road rally car and unsure whether something like Maxsport RB1 gravel tyres are needed or just go down the sticky Yokohama route and take it easier on the 'whites' as these tend to be small percentage of overall event length??

oh the whites can cause chaos, cant tell you how many times weve been in a queue waiting for a car that is stuck on white because they cant get grip. We run in the semi expert class which run mid field (around number 40 -60) so if you can imagine the state of some of the muddy/grass tracks they use after that many cars have gone sliding through!!
I always use "gravel" tyres on the front and road tyres on the rear. Ive used both maxsport RB1 and colway rally plus ( bought a load off a guy) both are pretty good with the maxsports better on the real muddy stuff. One thing you will need to get used to is how much they move/ roll compared to normal road tyre, but you just adapt to using them. They are also higher profile usually which means slighty better ground clearence but you may have to modify the front of the arch so they dont catch(as ive done earlier in this project)
If you need any advice on road rallying just let me know

[brad-the-bear]

posting on behalf of a friend

my friend is looking at rallying his mk1 polo ( ) does his bucket seat have to be in date and the same with the harnesses as he said he has seen some people without bucket seats on a road rally in north/mid Wales

[minisi35]

posting on behalf of a friend

my friend is looking at rallying his mk1 polo ( ) does his bucket seat have to be in date and the same with the harnesses as he said he has seen some people without bucket seats on a road rally in north/mid Wales

Well my current car uses seats and harnesses that are out of date, they just have to be in good condition and securely mounted.
this is the official line but if in doubt the mas blue book is online

Technical Regulations

18. In addition to complying with Section J all cars

competing in Road Rallies must comply with the

appropriate part of the following:

Body

18.1. bodywork must represent the manufacturer’s

original profile and may include any optional extras

available directly from the manufacturer.

18.1.1. Bumpers must be fitted.

18.1.2. Paintwork must be one colour or manufacturer’s

original colour scheme. No primer is to be visible.

18.1.3. Vehicles must not have wheel arch extensions,

unless fitted by the manufacturer as a standard item to

the body shape.

18.1.4. All major internal trim as fitted to the body type

by its original manufacturer when offering it for sale

must be retained. This trim will include headlinings,

inside door panels, carpets and rear seats.

18.1.5. Front seats may be improved or replaced.

18.1.6. The trim, including the rear seat may be cut to

allow the fitting of a safety cage.

18.1.7. If equipped with a non standard fuel tank it must

be separated from the driver/passenger compartment

by a protective bulkhead of non-flammable material

preventing the passage of fluid or flame.

18.1.8. Full harness seat belts may be fitted.

18.1.9. Guards may be fitted beneath the vehicle to

provide protection from damage.

[minisi35]

Car is getting painted next week!!!!!

[Italianjoblofty]

Car is getting painted next week!!!!!

Good stuff dude! mines finished woop! gonna get it MOT'd next week and then taxed the week after :)

[minisi35]

I always said you would beat me !!!

[minisi35]

Right the car is now in "paint". The car is primered and has had the roof painted so far
The body is tommorrows job!!!! :)

[TopCatCustom]

Exciting stuff! Love the cream roof!

[minisi35]

just been sent a pic by the painter

[rally1380]

Looks fantastic.....can't wait to see it going together. Great build!!!!!

[grahama]

Very nice !!

[minispaniard]

hello gorgeous!!!