Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026If you look back through my posts you'll see how much time and money has gone into it already....I was on a big push to get it ready for LeMans this year for my 50th...but it let me down. I may fit the spare V6 before sale, but... it'd be a good V8 swap project as it is now 😁 000 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 25/06/2026And promptly took it back off again when the bottom end failed 🙄 It's probably going up for sale soon though, with a spare V6. I've not got the time or inclination to do owt else with it now, but it's an extremely solid car, no rot at all, and is ripe for a V8 conversion 😉😁 110 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Ha, yeah I saw you guys drive past in the 240 estate but you'd gone before I had chance to get up and stop you. And at the shuttle, I had a very quick chat to the guy in the MX5 110 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Ha, that's awesome....he should have stopped and said Hi 😁 120 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 16/06/2026For the second year running, the little supercharged beastie completed the Le Mans trip without issue. She might not be the most refined car for the journey being a bit stiff and raucous....but it helps keep one awake on the return leg 🤣 Back to reality today....well, maybe after one more coffee 😁 191 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Decamped from Le Mans and successfully arrived at Le Shuttle.....not long until we'll be back in the UK, then the long drive to north Wales before I can finally sleep in a bed again 😁🤣 0130 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026We're in Beausejour, and it's been ok, but has been hard work....and it's absolutely hanging at the facilities here now. 100 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026We noticed a huge increase in people trackside even at half one in the morning compared to last year.....and this heat is brutal..... it's literally just cooled down to bearable now. I've been itching to leave since about lunchtime. 100 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026I'll be honest, after absolutely loving it last year, I've not been as enthused this time. Whether that's just because the newness has worn off, or cos I'm in a shitty mood today anyway, I'm not sure 🤷 But whatever it is, I'm not convinced I'll be back next year either. 100 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Ah that's shit man. Luckily we've not had any trouble (yet, we're not leaving until the morning), but we have worried about the solar set-ups, so put them away in the tent awnings and bike locked stuff together to make it a right twat to nick. 000 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026I have had an awesome time up until today....a combination of the heat, the coming end of holiday blues, and some personal crap have put a bit of a damper on it 🙄 I'll be reet when I'm blasting back towards Wales in the wee beastie 😁 010 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026So that was Le Mans 2026....I DNF'd after dawn, as after my brief nap, the heat got to me, so I stayed in the campsite for the rest of the race 🤦 Staying tonight, but already itching to get on the road and back home to the animals and the growing backlog of work 😬🤣 130 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026It's dawn, and I'm on the ferris wheel....may need to pit soon 😴🤣 070 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026Still awake, just....not quite sure how though 😁🤣 010 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 14/06/2026We're still going, just about. Took the bus to Arnage, and now currently working our way to Tetre Rouge.... definitely in need of more coffee 🤣 010 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Trackside at Porsche curves for the start..... absolutely melting in this sun 🥵😁 020 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Oh yeah definitely... it's between them and the Caddys for the best soundtrack of the race 😁 020 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Hope you're doing ok....get this shit beaten and I'll see you here next year mate 💪 110 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026I'm currently struggling to enjoy being conscious....the week of endurance drinking has taken its toll. I'm determined not to dnf though 🤣 020 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026I will be trying to see as much action as possible trackside this year..... excessive heat and hangover depending 🤦🤣 130 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Currently at Porsche curves having a moment every time the Caddys or Astons pass 😊 110 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026So,the birthday has been spent drinking, building my RC Beetle and getting briefly soaked. 10/10 would recommend 😁🤣 180 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Morning whisky gives an altogether different buzz.... it's now being followed up with some extremely strong black coffee. Probably need to eat something too soon 🤣 100 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Thank you so much, you're far too kind 😊 Today will mostly be spent lazing around the campsite recovering from the journey over here, whilst sampling my Welsh whisky and building radio controlled cars 😁 120 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Thanks Marcus.... it's starting off pretty well to be fair 🤣 110 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Oh, I'm making sure it's all.moved to the porch on my tent....not making that mistake again 🤣 110 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Thanks Ash ☺️ As soon as my mate gets up and unlocks his car, I'm starting the day with a G&T 🤣 120 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 08/06/2026Thanks Rich, that means a lot man ☺️ I'm currently still in bed debating if I should get up and make coffee, or try and sleep some more to get over the journey here 🤣 220 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Cheers 😁👍 I'm not normally one to take compliments well, but I'm sleep deprived and a few beers in already, so I'll happily own that one 😁 010 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Thanks mate It's even more special this year, because it's my 50th tomorrow, and my lad and oldest friend (have known each other for 39 years!) are here with me 😊 210 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Yes. It's the only one that doesn't have accommodation attached, so is the shopping car 😬🤦🤣 100 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Not really....our 4th car failed it's MOT, so isn't travelling until tomorrow, so they've been dispatched to my unit to pick up and bring my old only slightly broken one 😂 110 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 07/06/2026It was perfect....until just now when the brand new starter motor failed 🤦 110 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 07/06/2026It was ok, but we cannonballed it, overnight, so we're all exhausted. At least I've set the solar array up to get the beer fridge cool though 🤣 130 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 06/06/2026So, after an extremely stressful month with work, the old hound requiring surgery, and three of my cars developing engine issues.... finally we're ready for Le Mans, and with last year's chariot 😁 030 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 26/05/2026So does the MX5.... it's got a rally engine and is running on throttle bodies 😁😂 130 0
Stu Thomas @breninstu.bsky.social · 26/05/2026That damned Camaro is cursed....every time I seem to make progress with her, something else fails. So she can sit in storage for the rest of the year until I decide what to do with her 🤦 110 0