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errrrr, have you tied a car down on a trailer using ratchet straps before? lol.
you need a set up like this.....
http://www.spansetonline.com/index.php? ... restraints
if youve already got ratchet straps then get a set of these.....
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/4x-Car-Recovery-l ... 2c537fd302

you shouldnt attach straps to the actual car. cus as you go over bumps the cars body moves on cars suspension possibly loosening the straps. the wheels dont move, so you tie the wheels down!

No, I haven't.

I'll just have to do the best I can with the straps I have as there's nowhere I can get any more between now and 5.30am tomorrow,

Do the reg numbers match on the trailer and van?

What a twat. The hire company are at fault there.

Thanks for the headsup Mr Murran. I did the straps again and let a bit of air out the tyres so they won't slip off.

How did it go yesterday Mark... Fun?

It was great - till the nearside caliper dumped all the brake fluid anyway. I should have been more thorough in my prep but I'll have it sorted for Crystal Palace. I must admit, after being used to the Wilwoods the OE brakes are pretty poor. The engine is so sweet though and works really well with the dogleg gearbox. Being so light is absolutely flies and sounds awesome. Lots of popping and crackling on overrun. Love it. Best run was 79secs but I have no idea if that's good or bad?

ouch... caliper should be a simple fix though? any video footage?

I had too much going on to remember the camera mate.

awsome stuff mark! any action shots? hope the brake fluid thing happened near the end of the day?

I had the same issue with brake fluid at Croft last year, bleed nipple came loose and dumped all the front circuit pressure going into Tower

Very scary experience and I check the brake nipples now!