And now for something different Breslau Rallye Raid 2013

[jebiga41]

Want to recreate this ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYpaxDdjvhI
At this ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2d2q6I- ... r_embedded
main website here http://www.rallye-breslau.com/cgi-bin/e ... n=&vis=&g=
This has been mulling over in my mind for the past few months (its all simon aka toomanytoys fault for suggesting it) and I was wondering who would be on for competing in the Breslau Rallye next year for Charity. There are two rallys one is in Poland/Germany and will run for a week at the end of june to the beginning of july and the other one which I would imagine next year would be in Bulgaria and runs at the end of september. There are two categories extreme, which is probably too extreme for syncros and rally raid which would be ideal for syncros. Anyway I am volunteering Tinkerbelle as a rally vehicle and neil had volunteered his doka as a support the fees seem to be quite high for the two events approx 900 euros for the shorter german one (2.5 days for rally raid from what I could make out) and approx 2000 euros for the longer Balkan event ( a week for rally raid).
However if we could form a team of people to share expenses the cost would not be that great. If anyone is interested in becoming part of this project lets put a list together whether it be interested parties to do the trip, support crews, mechanical skills, parts, design, fundraising sponsorship documentation, ideas etc and see what we can come up with we have a year
We might not beat many bowler wildcats but it would be fun trying to in an old pick up some might not even finish

[hugomonkey]

i`d be up for a bit of that, count me in
gonna be breaking a few syncros soon if we need some spares

if we are going to invest so much effort then surely the long one in september would be the way to go
DEATH OR GLORY

[jes*b]

Yup as previously discussed. I am up for it. Charity a great idea. Might be an idea to go with one fuel source. Whacky Syncro Races, you can be the Bouldermobile

[Titus A Duxass]

I'd be up for a bash.
The German one is on my doorstep and I should be able to provide a base if necessary.

I'm willing to throw in a couple of euros.

[syncrowjoker]

I don.t mind driving the Unicorn, would even contribute to ffuel costs

[silverbullet]

I reckon I could put in a few hours/parts etc in exchange for some big H.E.Co. stickers on the wagon

Now you need a sticker supplier or is David doing the graphics for the wagon?

P.S. This all sounds a bit familiar, weren't you talking about this last year Paul?

[toomanytoys]

My fault......

Well another thing wont hurt......

I'll need a couple more weeks to know if its possible for me.. But in principal... I am in of course...


The goal would be to actually finish.. we already know we wont win, so to beat any big money teams by finishing would be a real bonus...

Whats the LPG refuling like out them parts???

[jes*b]

My logic tells me the best format would be taking vehicles with common engine , gearbox etc etc to compliment the spares taken as well. Also dokas seat 5/6

[jebiga41]

Sh88 just spent the past hour writing a plan and lost it bugger!!!
will repost later when I have time
maybe we could post a list of interested peeps and possible contirbutions to the project in terms of skills eg spannering, IT, Design, rally experience, time ground support/ accomodation on the continent etc and go from there ? will try and post ideas/plan later in the night when work is quiet

[syncropaddy]

So..... if Tinkerbelle is the competing vehicle, how many drivers are allowed? Two?

[jebiga41]

Would think its a driver and navigator but maybe drivers can be rotated I'm not sure didn't see anything in the rules but will have to investigate further as its still early days. Anyhow just threw together a quick idea for a plan see below and any ideas suggestions, constructive criticsm are more than welcome please remember this is a rough draft.


Rough plan
1)List persons who are interested in participating

2)Divide into groups and list possible contribution to project whether big or small
Core Group 8 people to include drivers navigators and support crew
Support group
Profesional Mechanics, Engineers, Logistical supports, It skills, advice, benefit in kind services etc.

Sponsors

VW?, Vw scene, Suppliers of parts/ Trade mechanics/ aftermarket manufacturers small businesses, Tyre/ Shock, Spring manufacturers etc, Ferry companies, Hotels, Media etc


Race Van Tinkerbelle

#Currently running AAZ
5.43 locking gearbox and Diff VC ok both diff locks work
Tyres wheels 15” Mefro BFG MTS set of 7 or 8
also have nearly 5 new Atacamas on 15” Passat steels and Set of 6 BFG AT’s
Suspension
Used Van Café Springs, V good used Monroe front shocks with 8mm spacer collar
Rears used VW OE shocks
All front bushes replaced with either poly or VW OE
Front wheel bearings new OEM
Rear brakes good condition original drum
Rear wheel bearings original
Drive shafts original
Rad original

Desirable upgrades and prep

keep the AAZ and tune her to approx 100bhp with chargecooler
Move Rad to rear
Add oil cooler
Chargecool AAZ and fit new glowplugs/injectors etc
Service gearbox and diff
Disc brakes for rear
New wheel bearings for rear
Fit roll bar or internal roll cage and 3 point harnesses
Fit Gps navigation system and cb for radio contact with support vehicle
Build Wheel carrier on rear
Design and fit kicks/axle stands for ease of service
Lighten van by use of Perspex window/ aluminium locker doors remove tailgates etc
Quick release points for carrying spares hi lift jack toolkit etc

Support Vehicle

VW T3 Doka ideally AAZ with 5.43 and 15”
Will carry spares, tools, consumables and 5.43 gearbox mated to AAZ with heavy duty clutch
Will carry support crew laptops, cb, and camping equipment


General Plan
Gather interested people
Formulate timeline plan and tasks to be done for example
Assign tasks e.g.
Budget including entry fee and travel to and from event
Elect a Charity e.g. Unicef and contact
Contact sponsors and secure sponsorship.
Gather monies for registration and make sure team and vehicle complies with rules and regulations
Logo Design stickering etc
Documentation Blog/photos/video and publicity for project contact local and national press etc.
Plan route and itinery possible locations to stay, book ferries etc
Prep Vehicles and gather parts
Raise money for Charity

[jebiga41]

List of interested peoples so far in no particular order have added some names as have bounced the idea off them before so please excuse me if I'm pressganging you
please add name and then will try to sort goups out depending on peoples time availibilty skills etc they can bring to the project.
Me
Dai
Axeman
Aidan Talbot
The Stationworks garage in LLanfylin
Lee
PC52
Clive
Jes B
Vlux
Toomanytoys
Syncrojoker
Titus A Duxass
Hugo Monkey

[syncropatrick]

Good opportunity to get the UK Syncronauts club some exposure via well placed stickers.

[jebiga41]

Good opportunity to get the UK Syncronauts club some exposure via well placed stickers.

Why of course and it would be such a laugh

[toomanytoys]

Personaly I think a single suport vehicle will never be enough.. it will always be either tyring to keep up or racing ahead.. need 2 min so can leapfrog, offer suport as an when... and what happens if something major breaks?? how you gonna get it all back?? PM on its way...