Impressive stuff from the MkI escort. You could see the effortlessness from those who had the right setup and knew a good line. No bouncing even needed.
I'm from America, so I don't really know much about the British off-roading scene, but I've watched a few of these now, and I'm wondering why nobody has any knobby tires. I'm not sure if road tires are required, but I thought I'd ask since it's pretty unusual to see this in the states as an actual sport. Usually this is background shenanigans type of stuff. Either way, looks like fun pushing those leyland cars to the limit
The tyres used are of road pattern. Due to size availability issues there is now a rule that allows any tyre as long as a 8mm(5/16 Inch) diameter bar does not fit in the tyre tread . If it does the tyre is not allowed to be used. This still leads to some quite gnarly looking tyres being used. The only downside with some of these tyres is that they can have a stiff tyre wall. This limiting grip if there is a tyre pressure limit.
The cars are divided into different classes . Fwd saloons,production cars pre 1941 plus some added later models. Then you have front engined Rwd saloons , two classes for rear engined Rwd saloons for split at 1300cc. Then you have a class for sports cars ie Mazda Mx5(Miata) and the Z3 a class for cars modified beyond class rules/recognised kit car and then a class for non production specialist cars.
What a fun! - You guys are crazy, riding such nice cars in such a "hard way"... ;-) By the way: I've never ever seen so many single rear wheels smoking on a rally. - A differential lock could help you out. *smile
Unfortunately LSD’s are not allowed apart from in the Fwd class. In all the other classes an “open” differential must be used, though many cars run differentials with 4 star wheels/needle roller bearings. Many of the older cars have had a long history in trialling, some cars being in the use of the 3’rd generation.
The rear wheel drive cars are not allowed to use LSD’s. They are however allowed to be used in the front wheel drive class. This was introduced because of the fragile nature of many FWD cars differentials.
With LSD’s the organisers would have a harder time stopping the cars. So therefore they are not allowed in any of the Rwd classes. So making it easier for the organisers to stop the cars and very much making it more difficult for the competitors to find grip.
Impressive stuff from the MkI escort. You could see the effortlessness from those who had the right setup and knew a good line. No bouncing even needed.
Brilliant seeing a Skoda estelle being driven hard. Good fun, Subbed,
That Skoda has doing these events for quite a number of years.
That was so fun to watch! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it.
Does sir like changing clutches, then we have the sport for you!
Epic number of one tyre fire too
Lots of heavy duty clutches fitted!! Lots of tyre smoke due to no limited slip differentials allowed.
I'm from America, so I don't really know much about the British off-roading scene, but I've watched a few of these now, and I'm wondering why nobody has any knobby tires. I'm not sure if road tires are required, but I thought I'd ask since it's pretty unusual to see this in the states as an actual sport. Usually this is background shenanigans type of stuff. Either way, looks like fun pushing those leyland cars to the limit
These cars raise many more questions than just tire choice lol. Must be to do with the club rules etc. Looks like fun though 👍
The tyres used are of road pattern. Due to size availability issues there is now a rule that allows any tyre as long as a 8mm(5/16 Inch) diameter bar does not fit in the tyre tread . If it does the tyre is not allowed to be used. This still leads to some quite gnarly looking tyres being used. The only downside with some of these tyres is that they can have a stiff tyre wall. This limiting grip if there is a tyre pressure limit.
The cars are divided into different classes . Fwd saloons,production cars pre 1941 plus some added later models. Then you have front engined Rwd saloons , two classes for rear engined Rwd saloons for split at 1300cc. Then you have a class for sports cars ie Mazda Mx5(Miata) and the Z3 a class for cars modified beyond class rules/recognised kit car and then a class for non production specialist cars.
Rules don't allow knobbly tyres.
Have to be a road pattern.
The Z3 was impresive!
A highly modified car, with a supercharger fitted for added power too.
What a fun! - You guys are crazy, riding such nice cars in such a "hard way"... ;-)
By the way: I've never ever seen so many single rear wheels smoking on a rally. - A differential lock could help you out. *smile
Unfortunately LSD’s are not allowed apart from in the Fwd class. In all the other classes an “open” differential must be used, though many cars run differentials with 4 star wheels/needle roller bearings. Many of the older cars have had a long history in trialling, some cars being in the use of the 3’rd generation.
impressive lil things 😮😮
Certainly are..
Can the limited-slip differential be used in these races?
The rear wheel drive cars are not allowed to use LSD’s. They are however allowed to be used in the front wheel drive class. This was introduced because of the fragile nature of many FWD cars differentials.
clean off😅💪
Why no positrak rear diff's?
With LSD’s the organisers would have a harder time stopping the cars. So therefore they are not allowed in any of the Rwd classes. So making it easier for the organisers to stop the cars and very much making it more difficult for the competitors to find grip.
@@Clubmotorsportuk great explanation! Thank you!
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