Made it over...

[stace]

...after a invite from Mel

I have never owned a Stratos but used to navigate for Dave Watson in his. By rights, that makes me the bravest man on here

[mel lewis]

Well done, I sent a few invites out when we had access to the supersite mail box, So while everyone was downloading, I sent out invites to join us here. I'm glad to see you made it, and welcome on board.

If you know to others who are lost after the closure of the supersite, sent them this way.

Mel

PS How is Dave these days ?.

[stace]

I havent spoken with him since before Christmas to be honest. Has he made it on to here do you know?

[ChrisCar6]

Don't think so.

[Bernard]

Hope he does........... if you are watching Dave sign up........... hope you are ok

Cheers

phil

[stace]

I'll try and get hold of him later. I miss Dave. He's was proper quick in that car on his day.

[rutthenut]

Hi there Andrew - think your bravery comment must be right. Had some nasty shunts, but some great times I'd say.

I'm only rarely on this forum, considering how much time I used to spend on the old one.
Think that corresponds to how little I actually use the Strat, so not surprising.

Regards,
J.R.

[stace]

We had some proper laughs John. I miss it big time.

[stace]

Just a few pics of what I'm up to car wise. Nothing Stratos related I'm afraid as I'm too long in the body. Fine if I'm looking down at notes but not for driving...

This is my mk2 Escort which I share with my old man. He tends to do most of the work on it and buy the bits



It's just set up as a track car and fast road. Pinto on 45's making about 150bhp. Plate diff, hi spec 4 pots and that sort of thing.

We're in the process of fitting an XE engine with the same 45's. Should make 175bhp and more torque too.

It's also having a quaife straight cut close ratio box on Friday. 2nd gear is currently too low for track so this should close things up nicely.

Just recently bought a 968 Sport too. This is basically a club sport (no sound proofing, sport seats, cs suspension and brakes) but with electric windows and some rear seats.



I'm loving it. It's just so usable. Proper fast as it's a healthy 240bhp and only 1300kg. It might get a run to Spa or the 'Ring at some point but I haven't bought it as a track car. We'll see...

My current daily driver is a Clio 172 which doubles as a spare track car now and again. It's sporting eibach springs, adjustable shocks and extra camber front and back. Also using federal 595rsr's and they make an excellent compromise tyre.



Lastly, this is my mate's 306 rallye which we are both racing in the track day trophy race series.



It's more tail happy that the Porsche...........

That's it from me. I'm not doing any co-driving nowadays but I'm keeping busy none the less

[Bernard]

HI Stace
Any news about Dave W
Cheers
Phil