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Ben wrote:Tis a beast of a car you have there! I love how the camera was gently swinging under cornering
- the lotus that I let past outbraked himself and the BMW we overtook span out. I got through it !! Was very tempted to go with you lot but my cars mot was due. 
gavsdavs wrote:Ben wrote:Tis a beast of a car you have there! I love how the camera was gently swinging under cornering
Did you notice me giggling after the kink on the back straight
(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super EditionBen wrote:gavsdavs wrote:Ben wrote:Tis a beast of a car you have there! I love how the camera was gently swinging under cornering
Did you notice me giggling after the kink on the back straight
Yep, saw that! Was it the Jensen we saw do the same thing?
And once with you. All good learning..Race Idiot wrote:Looks awesome, I realy need to get on track with mine.
Is there anyone wanting to do another in march?
Not sure what dates are available... 
(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super Editiongavsdavs wrote:
I didn't see that, but I have to come clean, I span out twice on that corner during the day.
have a fault-free day 
(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super EditionBen wrote:Race Idiot wrote:Looks awesome, I realy need to get on track with mine.
Is there anyone wanting to do another in march?
I could be tempted, Pete and I are already booked in at Blyton in March.
but from what I read is that bedford is probably the best track to start with due to there not being many things to crash into.Ben wrote:gavsdavs wrote:Ben wrote:Tis a beast of a car you have there! I love how the camera was gently swinging under cornering
Did you notice me giggling after the kink on the back straight
Yep, saw that! Was it the Jensen we saw do the same thing?
Ben wrote:gavsdavs wrote:Ben wrote:Tis a beast of a car you have there! I love how the camera was gently swinging under cornering
Did you notice me giggling after the kink on the back straight
Yep, saw that! Was it the Jensen we saw do the same thing?
I hope I didn't hold too many people up on track as I was taking it easy for most of the day.
Just got my car back from its mot and then i'm going to WIM on friday for an allignment!Race Idiot wrote:Well if you guys are doing another trackday soon i'd love to come if you dont mind.
type day. I do believe it's actually full, but I shall find out and confirm for you. Pete and I (at the very least!) will be doing one in April sometime, possibly Brands or Castle Combe, not really sure yet. We'll be sure to post up in here when we confirm anything 
(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super EditionJD wrote:Ben wrote:gavsdavs wrote:
Did you notice me giggling after the kink on the back straight
Yep, saw that! Was it the Jensen we saw do the same thing?
You mean the Reliant Scimitar!
I had an awesome time, learnt more about how my car handles and absolutely loved it.
Good company, good weather, and a nice mix of cars on track
Gavin do you have that video of me talking to myself in your car round the circuit?
I've definitely got the bug now
(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super EditionBen wrote:Race Idiot wrote:Well if you guys are doing another trackday soon i'd love to come if you dont mind.
Of course not! The more the merrier
The one at Blyton is actually being organised by a mutual friend for a local charity, it's not the usual Javelin/BaT etc.
Otherwise I imagine
Also its organised by Track and Tour Events? Never heard of them.Ben wrote:JD wrote:Ben wrote:
Yep, saw that! Was it the Jensen we saw do the same thing?
You mean the Reliant Scimitar!
I had an awesome time, learnt more about how my car handles and absolutely loved it.
Good company, good weather, and a nice mix of cars on track
Gavin do you have that video of me talking to myself in your car round the circuit?
I've definitely got the bug now
Haha, yeah that's the one! Really glad you enjoyed yourself
How was Gav's mental V6 beast?
- savage torque straight away 
Race Idiot wrote:Fair enough, theres another day at bedford on the 8th but being a complete noob i'd rather not do this by myself.
It is a fair way up North, just to warn you.- aside from the stress on the car, it can get quite expensive when you factor in fuel, travel, accommodation etc! I emptied a full tank of Super in my SC in 65 miles on Saturday 
(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super EditionBen wrote:
Not heard of them personally mate, but that doesn't mean much!
I've asked Frank about Blyton, there may be a couple of spare spaces but he will confirm.
Tbh I probably won't do more than one a month
JD wrote:I'm trying to convince my dad to let me take his Dolomite now although I imagine I'd cook the brakes after two laps.
... (Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super EditionRace Idiot wrote:Yeah its probably better for me to wait than do blyton, I think i'd like to stick to the more southern tracks for my first trackday.
I'm just a bit eager because 90% of the time my car is just sitting parked doing nothing! Feels like a bit of a waste, but I couldnt bear to get rid of it.
In that case, probably best to just have a go! See if you can get a mate along, either in their car or as a second driver to yours. On your first day it's well worth spending the extra £20 for some tuition, it really helps in terms of reading lines, braking points, gears etc. After Blyton I probably won't be doing another until April at the earliest.(Bahnstormer) | 2004 RX8 231 (the Racecat) | 2001 Volvo V70 (Swedish eBay barge)| 1988 MR2 SC Super EditionBen wrote:JD wrote:I'm trying to convince my dad to let me take his Dolomite now although I imagine I'd cook the brakes after two laps.
Dolly would be a lot of fun I imagine! They're not heavy, are they? Should be pretty light on the brakes.
- a sliver over a tonne which isn't bad for a small saloon. It puts things in perspective anyway. Discs up front with green stuff and drums on the rear. It's a Sprint at it was recently rolling road tuned and dyno'd at 122hp, not bad for a '73. It's got Spax coilovers and an oil cooler, too. Will Pops trust me? Do I dare?!