The experts have come back, 39 on the crownwheel and 10 on the pinion makes it a 3.9 diff ratio and I need to find an Estelle 120 5 speed to get a 4.22 diff. This will lower the top speed, which is no problem in a trials car, and lower all the gear ratios making it possible to climb the hills with my 58 bhp.

I've also now got detailed instructions on how to raise the suspension, which requires some machining and engineering. I have entered the Exeter trial in Class 0, so we don't need to get the work done until after that. I am looking for a gearbox and engineering facilities, will probably end up in the workshop at Cornermotorsports borrowing Andy's ramp and Skoda expertise.

The Hardy Trial

Well Lauren and I did The Hardy Trial last weekend. It was quite an experience for us. I did the Ilkley last year in Class 4, but the Ilkley was much easier. Someone has to come last, and I think it was us. We had an awful day, but we finished and got home safely, even if we were a bit fed up. Expert opinion says we either don't have enough power or the gearing is to high so I have been out today counting the teeth on the crownwheel, there are 39. I am waiting for 'The Experts' response on the Skoda forum so we can find out what ratio diff we have and then decide if we need to take the gearbox out and change the diff or take the engine out and find more power.

More news when we have it.