Batley Buggy Club Indoor Winter 2016/17

Monkeysmate · #1 07-09-2016

smokes · #2 18-09-2016

Do we make shock guards or buy them?

J77MYF · #3 18-09-2016

You can buy them from MB.

Monkeysmate · #4 19-09-2016

i don't believe that there's any issue with making your own - so long as they are functionally going to protect the carpet to the same degree.

mudyfox1 · #5 19-09-2016

Easy enough to make? or just cheap enough to buy one?

Ashlandchris · #6 19-09-2016

will MBs shock guards be available trackside? Save me having to pay postage in advance :-)

Oscar · #7 19-09-2016

Yes, Michael has ordered a large quantity which I understand he will offer at a reduced price.

You are not forced to buy the ones for sale in the shop, however each driver will have to seek approval from the club to ensure that their version offers the correct level of protection against track surface damage. This obviously applies to every vehicle if drivers have multiple cars available.

Aire valley · #8 19-09-2016

Many cars now, including mine, have front wings. Are they acceptable ?
I presume "yes" as Neil Cragg, amongst others, was using one on the same carpet at EOS..!

Ashlandchris · #9 19-09-2016

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Originally Posted by Oscar

Yes, Michael has ordered a large quantity which I understand he will offer at a reduced price.

You are not forced to buy the ones for sale in the shop, however each driver will have to seek approval from the club to ensure that their version offers the correct level of protection against track surface damage. This obviously applies to every vehicle if drivers have multiple cars available.

That's great. My nuts stick out a long way so these look the best option

Oppy · #10 20-09-2016

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Originally Posted by Ashlandchris

That's great. My nuts stick out a long way so these look the best option

Fnar Fnar.....

neallewis · #11 20-09-2016

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Originally Posted by Aire valley

Many cars now, including mine, have front wings. Are they acceptable ?
I presume "yes" as Neil Cragg, amongst others, was using one on the same carpet at EOS..!

EOS is an event on a different scale. Shock tower protection isn't required, but the carpet does get the odd tear. MB Models has invested a significant ammount of money to bring the EOS carpet to its venue for Batley buggy club to run. Mandatory shock tower protection is specified to ensure the longevity of the carpet.
Each car will be assessed before it runs on the track. if the wing offers what's deemed as adequate protection then it will be allowed to run, if not then tower protection must be put on.
We will also look for loose screws on chassis bottoms.

A good tip is to reverse the shock top mount screws so the button head is forward, and the nut and screw end is at rear of tower.