Tools, description and common uses Damien O'Donovan, April 27, 2023September 26, 2023 WIRE WHEEL : Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints and hard-earned calluses from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, ‘Oh sh*t’ANGLE GRINDER : A portable cutting tool used to make studs too… Continue Reading
The RedMist Guide to Car Acronyms…. admin, April 26, 2023September 26, 2023 AUDI: BMW: FIAT: FORD: GM: HONDA: HYUNDAI: JEEP: KIA: LOTUS: MAZDA: MG: PORSCHE: SAAB: SUBARU: TOYOTA: TRIUMPH: TR: VOLVO: VW: Continue Reading
Sunday at Birr Autotest – No chips yet….. admin, April 23, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, we are back at the Birr Autotest Weekend in Johnstown. We are still doing results and trying to look busy. It’s nice to see an old Red Mist Motorsport car back in action, even if it’s green and smoking…… Continue Reading
Update from Birr Autotest Weekend admin, April 22, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, a brief update from Birr….. We made it here and the event is underway. We are “doing” results (making them up more like it!) and I’m currently eating chips…. Results can be found at https://www.stopastride.live/eventresults.php?eventid=230 Continue Reading
Haynes Manual Translations admin, April 19, 2023September 26, 2023 We felt that this is needed, as we seem to spend most of our time with the book in one hand, spanner in the other, and oil in cup of Tea! Haynes: Rotate anticlockwise.Translation: Clamp with vise-grips then beat repeatedly with hammer counterclockwise.Haynes: This is a snug fit.Translation: You will… Continue Reading
Craig Breen RIP admin, April 13, 2023September 26, 2023 A hero to us all, World Rally Championship star Craig Breen, passed away today in a tragic accident. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Craig’s family and friends on his tragic passing. May he Rest in Peace. Continue Reading
Circuit of Kerry 2023 Damien O'Donovan, April 11, 2023September 26, 2023 A return to navigating ( taking any chance we can to be in a rally car) Im not sure why, But Colin Neligan let me back in the car for a second time. I was tasked with reading strange letter and number combinations for a full day. and luckly for… Continue Reading
Birr Autotest Weekend, 22/23 Apr admin, April 9, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, while some will be relaxing after the Moonraker, more of us will be heading to Birr for their Autotest Weekend. This time it’s running out of Roadmaster in Johnstown, Urlingford. A greats weekend of fun and craic should be had and it’s suitable for Road, Multi Venue & Endurance… Continue Reading
moonraker forestry 23 Ian McCarthy, April 8, 2023September 26, 2023 So finally, after a lot of headscratching the engine gremlins have been identified and rectified. A complicated issue solved by different minds asking different questions. Oh and some very technical laptop stuff with Damien. Massive thanks to everyone on here and to Stafford Performance Engines for his amazing patience. Bitsy… Continue Reading
Update from Al Ain, UAE… admin, April 5, 2023September 26, 2023 Well, as I’ve fecked off to the UAE, Here’s a brief update from Al Ain (an oasis in the middle of the desert). Its lovely here. Wandering around the oasis, taking in the sites and sounds of Al Ain in the middle of Ramadan. As for an update on the… Continue Reading