Knock Knock
So, we think we have resolved the overheating problems with our engine, only to have a knock. We suspect a bearing may have overheated and is now knocking. We think … Read more
Knock Knock
Head Gasket Trouble
Felicity our rally Mini is currently going under the surgeons knife, sadly the engine went bang after around just 1k miles following a full professional engine build. We’re hoping it’s … Read more
Trailer Electrics Upgrade
When we purchased our car transporter trailer in October last year, (2024), we knew that the offside indicator was not flashing. Mark tested it, and it worked from a 12v … Read more
Minifair 2025
Today the two boys visited the Minifair at Bingley Hall sponsored by Mini Sport and really enjoyed themselves despite there being far too many BINI’s there. There should be a … Read more
New Car Transporter Trailer
Team Spider Pig driver Robert Bateman and navigator Mark Andrew Smith are pleased with their new purchase of a car transporter trailer for the team for our return to rallying … Read more
Working on Felicity
So today… I actually worked on my own car. Can’t get the horn to work, despite replacing it. Fitted a proper set up for the screen washers, rather than a … Read more
New Website
Welcome to the amateur historic rally team : Team Spider Pig. Our website is currently under construction, so please remember to visit us again.
Yorkshire Wolds Rally 2022
The Yorkshire Wolds Rally is a weekend of rallying that is ideal for a novice, and involves camping (or caravaning) at the grass roots level. We entered our new rally … Read more
Snowliner 2022
The Snowliner is a rally organised by the Welsh Border Car Club, and we competed in our car Harriet, a 998c Mini Mayfair, on the 2nd and 3rd April … Read more