Although only members of this group could initiate threads it has been possible for anyone with a Multiply ID to add a comment to an existing thread. That caused problems on some rare occasions as we did not know the real identity of posters. The difficulty was that there was no setting available to prevent non-members from making a reply to an existing thread.

The good news from my standpoint is that after lobbying Multiply they have put in an option that allows the group to be set so that only group members can comment and that box has duly been checked.

Michael

When you sign up please set your user ID as ChristiannameSurname eg MichaelLeete. If thats already in use then use a number after it. Eg MichaelLeete7. Saves me a lot of agro and you will get in quicker.

This is a real names group so if you don't use yours as your user ID we add you to the table "Key to User ID's" which you can access via the Links section. If we don't know your real name you can't join us.

Signing up is a two stage process. 1) Join up to Multiply 2) Become a member of the Classical Gas group

If you don't use your real name as your user ID then you must let Michael the Manager know your real name and email address.

You can either doing that by sending a Personal Message on Multiply or you can email mleete24@hotmail.com

If you are not a regular trialler then we also need to know your interest in trialling.

Your real name will then be published in our Key to User ID's at http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pvPe9BJppzYv7jLji-oD3fw&output=html

Thanks for your application to join Classical Gas. However you didn't let us know your real name. To join apply again and send me a PM with your real name, letting us know why you want to join us. - Michael

You will see that I have changed the Discussion Area to what Multiply call "Blog". This is because this area allows you to use extra features, including the possibility to attach files, easily insert pictures and links etc. Frankly I should have set it this way from the beginning but we learn.....

All the old stuff is still on the site and I plan to add a search feature so you can easily find old stuff. You can probably add a comment to an existing thread in the old area but you won't be able to start a new one.

Sorry for the change but yopu will find it better. I promise :-)

Michael

The article that resulted from two Practical Classics journos entering two unsuitable vehicles on this year's Bovey Down trial has been published. Not overly exciting but they clearly enjoyed it and we have some free and fairly benign publicity as a result. Michael how do I attach PDFs or could I just email them over to you to work your technical magic?

It ain't just the ACTC council worried about exhaust noise in Devon & Cornwall.

http://www.the-ace.org.uk/loud-exhausts-cost-cash.html

Interesting to see they are talking both about outright volume and tone of exhaust noise....hopefully they'll be concentrating on the kevved-up Corsas in Plymouth rather than on trials entrants but you never know...

The MCC put on a great event helped by the weather. Saturdays down poor dampened the ground and Sundays, sunshine with the odd shower made the going interesting. Its not my place to announce results but the same regulars made the quickest times. One has to admire just how fast an Imp and an MG Maestro can be piloted upon wet grass. The long lunch break with an on site burger bar gave all the chance to eat and socialise. I entered an MGB and with enthusiastic driving and soft springs managed to wrap the numberplate over both the top and bottom of the front bumper, like a stick on. It goes without saying that the boys and girls upon the bikes were even quicker than the cars. Our Celia still with a strapped wrist and the larger than life Yoshi, took home trophies. If you did not go there is always next year, if you can wait that long for a good day out.

I have an Imp, had a wild idea about using it for class O. Its a spares or repair needs to much welding for me, rear arches and rear floor. Its a late model imp alternator and heated rear screen very posh! paintwork tatty poor black respray over gold original. Engine runs and it drives .No brakes. It has been in dry storage for about 8 years then on my drive for the last 4 months. Fibreglass bonnet.

Anyone interested before it goes on Ebay.

Pete Hart

The guy has offered them to me for £150. I think he will take less or split.

They are in Southampton.

Don't need them myself. Anyone interested?

Michael

Hi all,
My normal passenger (the girlfriend) is unable to make this weekend, but not leaving it to the last minute or anything.......... I am after a passenger to sit along side me!

Its a free ride, in a 205. Give me a call on 07854752025 or if your really down with the kids you can get me via www.Facebook.com/Jasonbyrom

Cheers Jason

More here http://www.oldclassiccar.co.uk/trials.htm

Pictured at Cadwell Park on 20 June. More here http://www.vscc.co.uk/vsccweb/news/news.jsp?id=625

You'll have to be very quick as it ends today but just got some new synthetic gear oil at 30% off their usual prices....lots of other oils at bargain prices:
http://www.opieoils.co.uk/t-june-special-offer-09.aspx

Well, three actually.
Geoff Stone is selling his Suzuki X-90 on E-Bay. This is a ready to go car.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1997-SUZUKI-X-90-2WD-Fully-prepared-for-Classic-Trials_W0QQitemZ120435422233QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item1c0a82b419&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A0%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
or Item Number 120435422233 if you prefer. The car is in Derbyshire.

John White is selling his Golf powered buggy, another pretty much ready to go car.
http://www.partsemporium.co.uk/BUGGYCLUBUKFORUM/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=2763&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&sid=1f8bfe5477d393f1552bccdc5445d75c
He's joined the Class 4 club. The car is in Oxfordshire.

And finally Chris Poel is selling his buggy on E-Bay. Chris is better known as a whizz on 2 wheels, and wanted to try something different but has never quite got round to finishing this one.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGON-GP-MK1-BEACH-BUGGY-SWB-TRIALS_W0QQitemZ160342312959QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item25552587ff&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A7%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
or Item Number 160342312959
The car has lots of the legal requirement stuff done; Fire Extinguisher, Number Mounts, Bash Plate etc, but still needs a little work to bring it up to standard: Exhaust and Spare Wheel Mount, but would suit some one who has more time than money. The car is in Warwickshire just off the M42

From Anne Whellock - I've been enjoying the postings with regard to Fifth Gear on the Ilkley Trial on and mostly off a Ural sidecar and I'm anticipating another press disaster, but I might be wrong, when the August issue of Practical Classics hits the streets from July 15th with the report by the two journalist crews who entered a Hillman Super Minx and a Triumph Dolomite of their day out on the Windwhistle Motor Club Bovey Down Trial in April.

Look no further:-
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200313797595

The Trial part:

http://fwd.five.tv/videos/ilkley-trial-part-2

Hallo All
I would like to to thank all of you who sponsored me for Race for Life. The run was Sunday 6th June.
I completed the course in 45 minutes and thanks to you all raised £1530 plus £245.38 Gift Aid MAKING A GRAND TOTAL OF £1775.38
THANK YOU ALL
June and Alex

Any hints as to a good trialling tyre for Mk 1 Dellow running 17" wheels? At present shod in Avon Tourists that need replacing. Many thanks for any advice...

Marlin Roadster SWB trials car for sale.red 1991,Marina based car.1800cc BMC engine.Peter Burgess tuned unleaded head,with twin SU carbs.Usual Marlin trials spec;10cwt van axle.double wheel rack,sump guard and hyd.handbrake,all by Fourtune Engineering.Spares set of wheels,many parts replaced including;brakes,radiator,battery,heater.MOT Jan 2010.TAX June 2009.Only reason for selling is to prepare trials Beetle.£3250.00.ono.Please ring Nicholas Cross 07974 110449 or 01799 523903.