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by Paolo Mantegazza
Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Engine Regulations
Replies: 43
Views: 115951

Re: Engine Regulations

I have sat back to watch who comments and what is said before I throw my hat into the ring. James has started this thread based on 1 specific class and I will deal with that shortly. In general their is nowt wrong with the Mono engine rules across the classes it has worked well for the past 15 years...
by Paolo Mantegazza
Wed Apr 13, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Pirelli v Avons
Replies: 22
Views: 49471

Re: Pirelli v Avons

Be careful Peter never a good idea to agree with me it will put you offside with the committee then they will arrange for you to park in the paddock away from everyone else on your own :D
by Paolo Mantegazza
Tue Apr 12, 2016 10:00 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Pirelli v Avons
Replies: 22
Views: 49471

Re: Pirelli v Avons

Chris u are on drugs if you really think FFordsters have 1 set of tyres on the van and the mono tyre situation is stopping them moving into mono series!!!! There are people that race saloon cars and not single seaters there are people that race FFord and nothing else. If you are worrying about tyres...
by Paolo Mantegazza
Wed Apr 06, 2016 3:44 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Mondello race in September
Replies: 0
Views: 6931

Mondello race in September

I have had an Invitation from Irish racer asking if we would like to come and race at Mondello Park 17/18 September. The Leinster Trophy is the feature meeting of their season and each years the trophy race is awarded to different classes and this year it is the turn of The Libre class to be princip...
by Paolo Mantegazza
Wed Jul 08, 2015 6:01 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Avon F3 size tyre info
Replies: 0
Views: 4591

Avon F3 size tyre info

Avon F3 size tyres for Monoposto racers. Last week after I had ordered tyres for overseas customer and I had a discussion with Mr BMTR about tyres for Mono and the price Avon wanted for them. I suggested he went to the head bean counter to review the price. On Monday I had a reply from Mr BMTR that ...
by Paolo Mantegazza
Sat Jun 20, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Dermots Bits (07703 162409)
Topic: Dallara - cheap -
Replies: 1
Views: 6547

Re: Dallara - cheap -

Happy to meet u in kenilworth shall i text u first to confirm there is an Ikea nearby so i can treat u to a slap up lunch
BTW how cheap is it?
by Paolo Mantegazza
Sat Mar 28, 2015 1:12 am
Forum: Dermots Bits (07703 162409)
Topic: Dallara PAGID BLUE brake pad sets
Replies: 2
Views: 7164

Re: Dallara PAGID BLUE brake pad sets

available from other suppliers
by Paolo Mantegazza
Wed Mar 04, 2015 12:06 am
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: SUITABLE GEAR RATIOS?
Replies: 7
Views: 12587

Re: SUITABLE GEAR RATIOS?

I have heaps of ratios dog rings
FVL parts in stock body chassis wishbones rockers plates and brackets front wing
07711 660691
by Paolo Mantegazza
Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:24 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: ADDING BALLAST
Replies: 3
Views: 7170

Re: ADDING BALLAST

depends on how much weight you need run more fuel if you need only 2-4 kg If you are looking at 5-10 kg you will need to look at bolting in lead to the main chassis are you running at 40 mm ride height? could replace the wooden floor with steel sheet onto the carbon floor similar concept applies wit...
by Paolo Mantegazza
Sun Oct 05, 2014 11:34 pm
Forum: Dermots Bits (07703 162409)
Topic: NEW EXHIBITION!!! at the National Bellhousing Museum
Replies: 1
Views: 5738

Re: NEW EXHIBITION!!! at the National Bellhousing Museum

If you don't know what they fit then you are stuffed and probably as much use as chocolate tea pots but if you want to buy some that are known entities then come on down
by Paolo Mantegazza
Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Bennett Motorsports Latest Racer
Replies: 6
Views: 11157

Re: Bennett Motorsports Latest Racer

be careful you don't keep "reproducing" or you might end up with Grid of beds !
what about a Bentley?
options on Old No 1 or 2002 version
by Paolo Mantegazza
Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:20 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Aerofoil sections
Replies: 1
Views: 4338

Re: Aerofoil sections

You don't need to have any made i have heaps of reynard ralt dallara wing elements on the shelf
by Paolo Mantegazza
Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Wanted: Willing guinea pig / victim at Oulton / Mallory
Replies: 3
Views: 7152

Re: Wanted: Willing guinea pig / victim at Oulton / Mallory

Are they designer sunglasses Raybans or Top Gun Tom Cruise style? IF you can get the camera to sit on normal type of glasses I can give them a whirl next time as I wear sports glasses and often run clear visor. I can run your sunnies in a test day I dont need to wear glasses to drive but someone wil...
by Paolo Mantegazza
Sun Jul 20, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Paddock Chatter
Topic: Brownhills Glass Mallory mono race
Replies: 2
Views: 5603

Brownhills Glass Mallory mono race

After the rain at Oulton we had a nice sunny day at Mallory thanks to Brownhills Glass non championship Mono race and a nice glass trophy to race for. Hopefully there will be more car meetings at Mallory for next year and we need to continue supporting their Wednesday test days so USE it or LOOSE it...