That’s it, that’s all.
by Darren on Oct.09, 2011, under Build
Well, after yesterday’s disappointment, another chance to run the car for a weekend and get it mapped was lost before the closing date for Rally GB entries. This delay means that I’m four weekends behind where I wanted to be – mostly delays from Jorily’s incredibly poor handling of my order (taking over a week to give me a price for a part, and then nearly 3 weeks to actually deliver the parts when ordered, despite a two-week period where I was told it had been sent but hadn’t), but also the latest problem with the oil pump/front cover. Having spent some time thinking about it and discussing it with Bryn, we have decided that we will not be entering the event this year. Needless to say I’m gutted having spent a considerable amount of money getting the car ready (over £1000 at last count), and of course Bryn had been preparing too, getting himself a medical so he could upgrade the licence, but with the small amount of time before the closing date that’s it, that’s all.
I’m still going to get the car ready, having already ordered the last (£3!) part needed to finish it off, so if the oil pressure issues are sorted then I’ll get the fuelling mapped up next weekend, and take it from there. I may enter the Tempest Rally as I’d like to make some use of the car again this year, and the entry closes half way through half term, so I could competitively use the car before Rally GB. Other than that, I’m not sure what the future holds – the car is eligible to do Rally GB 2012, and if all goes well will be completed with about 10 months to spare (as it runs in September 2012); the Sunseeker will be done in a different car, in case anyone is wondering, and there will be more to come on that front in the coming weeks.
October 9th, 2011 on 7:56 pm
Gutted for you fella! You must be really disappointed.
RallyGB wont be the same without you and the Skoda to cheer along! You’ll have to pop down for a look about instead, if you find us on the stages, come and have a coffee and a chat.
Best of luck on the Tempest!
JP
October 9th, 2011 on 9:22 pm
I too am gutted as you can imagine, having come so close to living a 30 year dream is heartbreaking. But for those who wonder about these things, an event like this takes months of planning and of course large non refundable fees. So for Darren and myself the element of risk to be taken was just too high for two clubman to go and have a go. Gutted for Darren and really quite down about it for myself for very personal reasons related to my late father and the sport he shared with me. But onwards and upwards and always next year !! Cheers for now.
October 10th, 2011 on 8:04 pm
what a bummer , im gutted for you mate ,the disappointment as a follower of the blog doesnt come nr to what your feeling i know .
guess you wont use jorily for parts again…….
Regards and best wishes WILL
October 11th, 2011 on 5:35 pm
You were sooo close to it happening, feel for ya Dazza.
Get the weee Skoda sorted for next year…..what you got planned for Sunseeker
then spill the beans………