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C5Alive General Category => C5 Chatroom => Topic started by: Luke S on 11, February, 2013 - 16:59:21

Title: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 11, February, 2013 - 16:59:21
I found this on eBay  :o :o :o :o :o

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINCLAIR-C5-MODIFIED-PETROL-PERFORMANCE-BODY-SHELL-FERRARI-GO-KART-SILVERSTONE-/170988908237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27cfbbaecd&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINCLAIR-C5-MODIFIED-PETROL-PERFORMANCE-BODY-SHELL-FERRARI-GO-KART-SILVERSTONE-/170988908237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27cfbbaecd&_uhb=1)

Not even worth 99p  ::) ::) :)
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: minidaz on 11, February, 2013 - 18:15:41
Just spotted that  :o

Don't know how realistic this quote is:
' Heavily modified C5 reached a top speed of 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds '

Although if it's true, that's bonkers, as I don't think i'd fancy that speed on those tyres  :o

Daz
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: danny7147 on 11, February, 2013 - 18:21:23
Actually you'd struggle to get it moving at all seeing as it has a seized engine ;-) Going back to the speed thing though, I notice it doesn't say it it was THAT C5 that did that speed... Or exactly what it won at Silverstone...
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: minidaz on 11, February, 2013 - 18:26:18
I've driven one of Chas's petrol C5's and that only did about 30mph, which was plenty  ;D ;D

I guess you could put a lot bigger engine in ( Chas's used go ped type engines i think ) but I would have thought without a lot of bracing / strengthening, it would rip a flimsy C5 body apart.
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: danny7147 on 11, February, 2013 - 18:29:18
Ah, but this isn't a Chas one we're talking about here, this is a FERRARI C5... Apparently ;-)
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: PLOD11 on 11, February, 2013 - 18:49:28
It was the only one that Ferrari made  ;D
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 11, February, 2013 - 18:50:00
Just spotted that  :o

Don't know how realistic this quote is:
' Heavily modified C5 reached a top speed of 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds '

Although if it's true, that's bonkers, as I don't think i'd fancy that speed on those tyres  :o

Daz

Imagine that  :o :o :o Doing 150 mph would fell like the kph speed in mph  :o :o :o
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 11, February, 2013 - 18:51:32
It was the only one that Ferrari made  ;D

If Ferrari made it it would probably have a Supercharged V12 in it ::) ;D
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 11, February, 2013 - 18:55:38
Just spotted that  :o

Don't know how realistic this quote is:
' Heavily modified C5 reached a top speed of 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds '

Although if it's true, that's bonkers, as I don't think i'd fancy that speed on those tyres  :o

Daz

Imagine if one of the tires popped at that speed  :o :o :o

What would the wind on your face do to your face. Deform it defiantly
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, February, 2013 - 19:04:18
Regarding the petrol C5s that I build have 49cc midi bike engines fitted . And can reach about 30/35 mph but anything faster than that you would have to reinforce the whole C5 ..or it would just disintegrate .
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 11, February, 2013 - 19:12:07
And can reach about 30/35 mph but anything faster than that you would have to reinforce the whole C5 ..or it would just disintegrate .

I see why  ::) ::)   
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: kamilb1998 on 11, February, 2013 - 19:36:20


Don't know how realistic this quote is:
' Heavily modified C5 reached a top speed of 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds '

Daz

I think this was simply a reference to Adam Harper's 150mph Sinclair C5, not a claim that this one can do 150mph.
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: minidaz on 11, February, 2013 - 20:12:54
That would make more sense, although doens't really fit in with the advert as that one didn't even use an engine  ;D

Go on, someone bid ... i want to see it burning down the strip at Santa Pod  ;D

 
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 11, February, 2013 - 20:18:01


Don't know how realistic this quote is:
' Heavily modified C5 reached a top speed of 150 miles per hour (240 km/h) and accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds '

Daz

I think this was simply a reference to Adam Harper's 150mph Sinclair C5, not a claim that this one can do 150mph.


Who is this Adam Harper man  ???
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: minidaz on 11, February, 2013 - 21:06:59
A bit of a God in C5 circles, although not been on the scene for a while.

He built a C5 that was capable of 150mph, and still kept it electric.

http://robotwars.wikia.com/wiki/Adam_Harper (http://robotwars.wikia.com/wiki/Adam_Harper)

Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: minidaz on 11, February, 2013 - 21:17:00
Luke, that wasn't a silly comment. Some people will know more than others, but never any harm in asking questions  :)

Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER on 11, February, 2013 - 22:15:35
I think the only way you will see it burning down the strip at Santa Pod is if someone sets  fire to it ..
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: minidaz on 12, February, 2013 - 00:16:47
 ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 12, February, 2013 - 07:47:40
I know Adam was a C5 man but what did he do for people on this forum 
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Karl on 12, February, 2013 - 12:17:31
I know Adam was a C5 man but what did he do for people on this forum

He did come along to a couple of our Brooklands events where he sold genuine Sinclair accessories at reduced prices and even gave lectures on how to maintain the c5.
He was also very supportive of our London-Brighton run at a time when most people were simply dismissive that it couldn't be done. It is a real shame that his achievements with the world record using a c5 seem largely forgotten by anyone outside this forum  :(
 
A top bloke  8)
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Karl on 12, February, 2013 - 12:26:14
I think the only way you will see it burning down the strip at Santa Pod is if someone sets  fire to it ..

we could really use a "LIKE" button on here.... ;D :D ;) :)
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 12, February, 2013 - 15:55:15
And what did C5Marty do, was it electrics as there is something on the home page called "TECH TIPS from C5Martin"
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: danny7147 on 12, February, 2013 - 16:57:57
Now Mr Harper has left the 'C5 LEGEND' position vacant, let's start a mini-poll on who it is now. Current nominations are... Marty for his control box wizardry. Chas for his partss and ingenuity. Karl for his dedication to the club and bringing the members/public/media together. All vote..... Now!
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: minidaz on 12, February, 2013 - 17:18:48
C5martin and radiomarty are two different people.

C5martin used to run C5alive before Karl took over. And Marty is a bit clever when it comes to C5 electrics and other bits  :)

 
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: PLOD11 on 13, February, 2013 - 11:12:43
I didn't think C5 martin ran the forum ?  :-\  I thought he was the resident tech guy in all things C5 ?  I may be wrong  :-[
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Karl on 13, February, 2013 - 14:28:19
I guess it's easy for me to forget how quickly membership rotates on this forum and how much knowledge gets lost along the line. A brief history ,some areas glossed over for brevity, to bring everyone up to speed.

C5Martin set up his own website, called c5martin  ;D, before c5alive was originally set up by a nice guy called Chris Gavin-Egan (who also appeared on the telly).

Chris then sold C5alive to a guy called Mark , who then sold it on to me.

When I took over c5alive it had its problems (this bit glossed over)  , but c5Martin lived nearby and we took the decision to effectively merge the websites. The c5martin tech section is basically taken from his website . With Martins help c5alive gradually got back on its feet and ,despite the best efforts of a certain individual (this bit glossed over), I think this incarnation of c5alive can be called a success  8).

C5Martin has since become involved in Kit Cars and is exploring that hobby. I'm still in contact with him and he continues to help me with any c5 queries when I ask.

Once C5Martin moved on I needed someone to help out with the electrical stuff that Martin used to sort. Step forward Radiomarty who continues to help out to this day.

During all this activity I managed to mend some bridges with Adam Harper of Sinclair Vehicles . He didn't really get on with Chris and Mark when they ran c5alive, but he seemed ok with us. Sadly he has since taken time out and I'm not sure if he will be returning to the world of C5's.

I think that sort of sums it all up ? Apologies to anyone missed out...I did say it would be brief with bits glossed over  ;)
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Karl on 13, February, 2013 - 14:33:03
Now Mr Harper has left the 'C5 LEGEND' position vacant, let's start a mini-poll on who it is now. Current nominations are... Marty for his control box wizardry. Chas for his partss and ingenuity. Karl for his dedication to the club and bringing the members/public/media together. All vote..... Now!

anyone brave enough to ride a c5 about is a c5 legend

we all do our bit  :P
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: minidaz on 13, February, 2013 - 17:23:30
Thats a good summing up Karl, and i'd definetly say a success. It's nice to see still that with lots of clubs / groups leaving forums and moving to facebook, that this one is still active and going strong  :)

And how about Mrs Radiomarty for the C5 Legend  :)
( or is that going to open up even more questions  ;D )


Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Dave.76 on 13, February, 2013 - 19:48:00
I definitely think its a success. It's one of the most helpful and freindly forums I have been on :) :).
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Karl on 13, February, 2013 - 21:50:20
Thats a good summing up Karl, and i'd definetly say a success. It's nice to see still that with lots of clubs / groups leaving forums and moving to facebook, that this one is still active and going strong  :)

And how about Mrs Radiomarty for the C5 Legend  :)
( or is that going to open up even more questions  ;D )

Mrs RadioMarty is such a legend she should have her own website  ;)

Anyone that is the first person to ever pilot a c5 to the top of the Prescot Hill Climb circuit, then unfortunately stack it on the return leg , but still ask if the c5 is ok whilst in the back of an ambulance gets my vote as an all time c5 legend  8)
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 14, February, 2013 - 06:59:04
I definitely think its a success. It's one of the most helpful and freindly forums I have been on :) :).

Defiantly  :) :) :) . I suppose I have only been on this forum and nothing else like Facebook or Twitter
Title: Re: Look at this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Post by: Luke S on 28, February, 2013 - 19:52:28
Just spotted that  :o


Although if it's true, that's bonkers, as I don't think i'd fancy that speed on those tyres  :o

Daz

Oh I see what you mean as they look like cheap plastic wheels