Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
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Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
volvo's only!
Midlands circuit near Lelystad, a small bendy circuit where a 300 can perform excellent among the bigger volvo's!
picimpression of last year;
in last year the top10 of fastest overall times 5 300's took a spot among heavaly tuned 850's and the no1 was the 360 rally (orange mirrors from above pics)
any V3M members interested?
Midlands circuit near Lelystad, a small bendy circuit where a 300 can perform excellent among the bigger volvo's!
picimpression of last year;
in last year the top10 of fastest overall times 5 300's took a spot among heavaly tuned 850's and the no1 was the 360 rally (orange mirrors from above pics)
any V3M members interested?
Last edited by volvodspec on 24 Mar 2010 10:00 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
I'd do it if I could afford it, I'm a big fan of holland. Maybe next year eh?
Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
+1... if I had some spare pennies I'd bring Fake over for a run
That looks an awesome day
That looks an awesome day
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
well the cost's apart from petrol shouldn't be a problem guys, €25,- and after the race you get €10 back!
at the track i had a blast today since it was WET!!, there weren't a lot of 300's (only 3) but; Ronald Romme's restaurated 2.3 powered 360 GLT http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... f=5&t=5570 got first price in the modified class!
among all the cars were lovely classic amazon's, p544, a few old 240's, a few 7 series including very quick turbodiesels and offcourse a few highpower 850's and C70's, fastest spec car was a white C70, 390bhp; way too overkill for the frontwheels on this small track but very cool to watch and hear.
i made a total of 5 runs, first 2 were disqualifications since i made a mistake at the start cutting a corner; i wasn't the only one so a official modified the track. then i was drifting my way to a nice time too but hit a pylon (5sec penalty) and a few bends later i spinned out. the run after that i managed to spin out on the very same place
the 5th run went perfect and i was drifting my way to a reasonable quick time, nothing to be ashamed of! i didn't win a trophey for quick times but as an official said, if there was a price for the most spectacular driver; i would have won it
most of the time you here people shouting that they are good drivers but the car is a useless piece of shit. well, in my case it is the exact opposite. the 340T is so wellbalanced and drives so good that at this time i am nowhere near capable of getting the max result out of it; the thing that has to learn and get better is literally located on the drivers seat. this doesn't mean i stop improving the car though
unfortunatly the road back didn't go as planned... 10minutes away from the circuit i suddenly saw smoke in the rearview mirror, kicked on the clutch and the engine idled very smooth; i didn;t have a clue what was going on so i tried driving on, more smoke. i shut the engine of and rolled the car out; placed it next to the road and opened the bonnet; then i saw probably the most scary thing i've ever seen happening right before my very eyes, the engine caught fire. i saw the entire build and even the enormous stack off bills for the car parts flashing in my head while i was running to grab my fire extinquisher. it was under the passenger seat but somehow i couldn't find and get it, so practically without hope i despiratly desided to try and blow the fire out and by a f*cking miracle that worked! the flames were gone and i kept blowing on it untill the smoke cleared..
time to investigate the damage; oilfeed nipple on top of the turbo broke right off spraying oil all over the turbo and manifold
so; i could forget about repairing it on site, sat down for a minute or 5 to regain my senses and called a few mates who eventually towed me for 100km back home. tonight will be a special night, since i know i am very lucky that my car is at the house and not burned out on a local street 100km away
a big lesson well learned, that fire extinquisher will be relocated to a spot where i can instantly grab it in case it goes wrong.
a shitload of great movies, pics etc were made today; for the next few days i'll see what i can dig up on the internet and post it here!
at the track i had a blast today since it was WET!!, there weren't a lot of 300's (only 3) but; Ronald Romme's restaurated 2.3 powered 360 GLT http://www.volvo300mania.com/forum-uk/v ... f=5&t=5570 got first price in the modified class!
among all the cars were lovely classic amazon's, p544, a few old 240's, a few 7 series including very quick turbodiesels and offcourse a few highpower 850's and C70's, fastest spec car was a white C70, 390bhp; way too overkill for the frontwheels on this small track but very cool to watch and hear.
i made a total of 5 runs, first 2 were disqualifications since i made a mistake at the start cutting a corner; i wasn't the only one so a official modified the track. then i was drifting my way to a nice time too but hit a pylon (5sec penalty) and a few bends later i spinned out. the run after that i managed to spin out on the very same place
the 5th run went perfect and i was drifting my way to a reasonable quick time, nothing to be ashamed of! i didn't win a trophey for quick times but as an official said, if there was a price for the most spectacular driver; i would have won it
most of the time you here people shouting that they are good drivers but the car is a useless piece of shit. well, in my case it is the exact opposite. the 340T is so wellbalanced and drives so good that at this time i am nowhere near capable of getting the max result out of it; the thing that has to learn and get better is literally located on the drivers seat. this doesn't mean i stop improving the car though
unfortunatly the road back didn't go as planned... 10minutes away from the circuit i suddenly saw smoke in the rearview mirror, kicked on the clutch and the engine idled very smooth; i didn;t have a clue what was going on so i tried driving on, more smoke. i shut the engine of and rolled the car out; placed it next to the road and opened the bonnet; then i saw probably the most scary thing i've ever seen happening right before my very eyes, the engine caught fire. i saw the entire build and even the enormous stack off bills for the car parts flashing in my head while i was running to grab my fire extinquisher. it was under the passenger seat but somehow i couldn't find and get it, so practically without hope i despiratly desided to try and blow the fire out and by a f*cking miracle that worked! the flames were gone and i kept blowing on it untill the smoke cleared..
time to investigate the damage; oilfeed nipple on top of the turbo broke right off spraying oil all over the turbo and manifold
so; i could forget about repairing it on site, sat down for a minute or 5 to regain my senses and called a few mates who eventually towed me for 100km back home. tonight will be a special night, since i know i am very lucky that my car is at the house and not burned out on a local street 100km away
a big lesson well learned, that fire extinquisher will be relocated to a spot where i can instantly grab it in case it goes wrong.
a shitload of great movies, pics etc were made today; for the next few days i'll see what i can dig up on the internet and post it here!
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Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
well found the first nice album, check it out
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/p ... ?start=all
http://s25.photobucket.com/albums/c80/p ... ?start=all
Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
Awesome pic dude!
Sorry to hear about the oil line, but I'm sure you'll get it sorted!
Sorry to hear about the oil line, but I'm sure you'll get it sorted!
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
I know the feeling about engine bay fires.
This happened to an amazon that had just after a full restoration. The fire had burnt the paint of teh bonet and destoyed the air filter but luckly we were able to put it out before to much damage was done.
The metal fuel pipe had come loose in teh carb causing it to come out and spray petrol over the exhaust manifold. For all my own amazons now I'm sticking to LPG only as its a lot safer imo.
Ebgine bay is a good location for fire exinguisher.
Take look at this for a good idea
http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/fireexti ... ystems.asp
fitted one of these systems to a VW camper due to teh owner having lost teh last one to a petrol fire.
This happened to an amazon that had just after a full restoration. The fire had burnt the paint of teh bonet and destoyed the air filter but luckly we were able to put it out before to much damage was done.
The metal fuel pipe had come loose in teh carb causing it to come out and spray petrol over the exhaust manifold. For all my own amazons now I'm sticking to LPG only as its a lot safer imo.
Ebgine bay is a good location for fire exinguisher.
Take look at this for a good idea
http://www.lifeline-fire.co.uk/fireexti ... ystems.asp
fitted one of these systems to a VW camper due to teh owner having lost teh last one to a petrol fire.
Dai
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Please email me directly on dai@classicswede.co.uk
http://www.classicswede.com
phone/text 07824887160
Web shop http://www.classicswede.co.uk/
Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
Woah a close call but it sounds like the car is performing well! Great pics too.
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
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Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
the Elandrun albums of Ivo Peters;
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/I ... 0deel%201/
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/I ... 0deel%202/
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/I ... 0deel%203/
few nice youtube movies too not yet any footage from the 340Turbo unfortunatly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ewh2-81Fhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Npj5iGnR0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYKdGZs8mMg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMj1_GB9Bu0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UR3XZNk_vY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbWsy44ZI1Q
enjoy!
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/I ... 0deel%201/
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/I ... 0deel%202/
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/I ... 0deel%203/
few nice youtube movies too not yet any footage from the 340Turbo unfortunatly
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ewh2-81Fhc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Npj5iGnR0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYKdGZs8mMg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMj1_GB9Bu0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UR3XZNk_vY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbWsy44ZI1Q
enjoy!
Re: Dutch Elandrun 2010 4th of April
Enjoyed them videos! Some pretty committed driving from all sorts of cars... I have to applaud the D24 240 driver! Love the white 242 with Group A rear spoiler, 245 on banded steels and the 164!!
1989 - Volvo 360 GLT
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux
1985 - Volvo 360 GLS
2008 - Volvo S60 SE Lux