Homer Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 Although I bet that guy in the Ferrari wished he had some Did he actually damage it? Never took at a look at it after he hit the gravel. I had pic of a Testarossa on my bedroom wall when I was a young lad, was a heart stopping moment seeing one spin off in front of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 14, 2007 Author Share Posted February 14, 2007 Hehe, I would suspect there was a fair bit of damage to his paintwork, the thing looked burried in the gravel. I have a TVR Cerbera spin off in front of me at that same corner too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 The Marcos Manta went off there too - I think it was all the oil Bignum's mate was putting down Oops, anyway, back on topic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Ive booked up to goto this on the 3rd. Just a note, they seem to have changed the circuit type to the South West rather than the full GT track.. but like I said, if anyone else is interested - give me a shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I can now confirm..... that I can't make this now I'm afraid. Ah well it was a long shot anyway. Sorry chaps, have a good one & take lots of video & photos so I cen pretend I was there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 No worries, there'll be other opportunities.. I'll just get my kill stories all ready That big MacF1 was eaaasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 lol I will deffo aim to be at a track soon (as well as the Ring, lol), money just won't allow it this time round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Bolton Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 See below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Bolton Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I know Although I am now seriously considering having a new exhaust made which is quieter and has the wastegate fed back into the main pipe. Unsilenced trackdays are few and far between Not nessasary if you want to keep the wastgate sound,,, I had a muffler made that takes just a few seconds to fit for Bedford and Goodwood all other tracks are ok with the wastgate as long as your exhaust is reasonbly quiet just reduces enough to get by the driveby meters but comes of for the ring and other tracks(listen) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdioZbLyHIo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 George, that sounds as though the wastegate tube is routed back into the exhaust. Are you sure it has an externally venting wastegate pipe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Hi peeps.. I'm contemplating doing another track day at Bedford Autodrome, on March 3rd. Its the GT circuit (3.5-4 miles) and is £159 for the full day. (Open Pit lane) http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/trackdays/event-details.asp?ProductID=2875 I was gonna take the gf and give her an 'experience' .. anyone else want to come along? I havent booked up myself yet, just thought I'd mention it to see if there was anyone else interested. I know many of you are off to Donington on the 27th, but if you still have the 'track fever' after that it'd be good fun Sorry mate, I'm doing Abingdon on the 23rd and can't afford 2 days in one month We (the club) should defo do a club day at a central track later in the year (say September?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest George Bolton Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 George, that sounds as though the wastegate tube is routed back into the exhaust. Are you sure it has an externally venting wastegate pipe? yes::: it was a hand held camera much louder in real life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Sorry mate, I'm doing Abingdon on the 23rd and can't afford 2 days in one month We (the club) should defo do a club day at a central track later in the year (say September?) No worries m8y. I will be doing more days after this one. I'm getting some new brake parts delivered soon and then once that is all sorted I will head back out again. Maybe another Bedford day, Brands Hatch even Cadwell or the next Donington event are possibilities for me right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Wez, are you still coming along tommorow? Looks like the weather will be a good, and we got lucky! I'll get there for around 7.30 ish. If you are coming and want to convoy up, Im on the A1, gimmie a should and we can meet up beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 I am on the reserve list with one other person in front of me, I will call them this afternoon to find out whats happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Damn it, just called them and my name was not on the list so its just been added, previously I had emailed them twice and called once before I asked what are the chances and he said there is only 3 people on the list but they have had no cancellations yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Thats too bad. Oh well next time I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Its a really good day for it, damn it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Well today was good fun First got stopped cos I was too noisey on idle, but on the drive by test later I was only 79db. The track was very wet to start with lots of standing water.. and lets just say the tyres were 'fun' By about 10.30 it started drying out and I got a good session in until lunch, as usual the tyres were superb. I ended up leaving shortly after as I sheered a shud, due to my own stupid fault overtightening my wheel nuts and not letting them cool down... when I didnt really need to! So not wanting to risk much more I left before I made it worse! On a bright side the tyres still had plenty of grip and I'll sort the hub issue with the disk/pad upgrade I have planned. Generally the Car performed great thoughout the morning when it dried up and had a lot of fun with some Caterhams on similar rubber, I saw the 888s on various cars including a GT3, Lotus' and Caterhams. There were a couple of Ariel Atoms, loads of Porkas, a real nice Masseratti Quadraporte, a race spec 997 and some Palmer Audi/Jaguar? race car zooming around to liven things up a bit I'll post some pics later and a vid or two when I sort them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Sounds cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Sounds great, gutted I missed this one, sounds like I might have got booted off for noise though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 it's a super track. Looking forward to the video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 3, 2007 Author Share Posted March 3, 2007 Sounds great, gutted I missed this one, sounds like I might have got booted off for noise though. I dunno, my idle was 101.7 today, and on the move only 79db, where their limit is 87 iirc. Their idle limit was 101. Just need to sort out this bloody wheel hub now. Anyone know about part numbers/prices!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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