gm Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I've just booked for Monday 5th June at Knockhill - there is going to be an mx5 meet up so plenty of 5s on track http://www.knockhill.com/trackdays/car-track-night-june05 https://www.facebook.com/events/111831682707690/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 How much track time do you normally get in those two hours GM?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 How much track time do you normally get in those two hours GM??open pitlane means 2hrs, unless there is a red flag. its not done in session The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 I get that just wondered how long he goes out on track for. 2 hours non stop would be very hard on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 As much as you want - it's open pit so you can go out and come in whenever you please. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'd usually do 10-15 minute sessions, with a cool down of 5-10 mins between them. If I'm sharing the car, it gets a lot more stick, last time I think we were out most of the evening with only two breaks. The little Mazda was suffering towards the end, the clutch was overheating and the brand new brake pads were destroyed. Damn good fun though The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I get that just wondered how long he goes out on track for. 2 hours non stop would be very hard on the carUsually out for 3/4 laps, in and check everything over (wheelbolts/fluids/brake temp) then run til the brakes fade;) least thats what we'd do when we had the old BMWs up there The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 30, 2017 Author Share Posted May 30, 2017 Cheers chaps - I now feel enlightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Wee bump for anyone else who fancies coming Alex - are you going to make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 Helmet purchased to avoid others head sweats. Spare goes in a puma if anyone fancies coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Vauxhall Live is happening tomorrow at Knochnill as well. I'll be there with the crowd from v4hxl.co.uk. Anyone who wants to come over and laugh at my Corsa please feel free, I'll make sure I'm in the shictenhoosen at the time. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Tyre wear anyone? Place is empty today. We will do 10 sessions before lunch. Dave_Q, eddyramrod, dome and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Oooh, Knockhill today? Have fun. I'm still hungover, and I'm a 2 hour drive away. Not gonna happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largactil Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Don't emulate my lift off oversteering / crap trail-braking into Duffus Dip Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 lift off oversteering / crap trail-braking Snap, almost. I did that in a Peugeot 306 in Glen Shee a few years back, and ended up going round a corner sideways. Gathered it back up again though. Largactil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M'coli Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Tyre wear anyone? Place is empty today. We will do 10 sessions before lunch.That looks as if you've picked up rubber too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largactil Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 That looks as if you've picked up rubber too. T1-R's like to melt a bit - They're not really up to sustained abuse on track (albeit they're a decent enough tyre). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 T1-R's like to melt a bit - They're not really up to sustained abuse on track (albeit they're a decent enough tyre). I just bought 4 for our Cougar for the track. Didn't make it up today, been busy swapping an inner CV joint on the S4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Little cat had a bit of mishap. Will explain more once home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Little cat had a bit of mishap. Will explain more once homeDon't tell me you've killed the bugger?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Will was so impressed with the Brembo pads he used one of them all up! (or something to that effect) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 No damages This morning was brilliant, only 4 groups. We had a driver in group 1 & 4 which meant that the puma got a real hammering. The new tyres and brakes made such a difference, much easier to drop from 85 ish to 30 to go round the hairpin. This was quite handy Only downside was the brake fluid boiled . Pedal went almost to the floor on the straight at one point. We used a tank of fuel in just morning sessions. I think we got 8 sessions in before lunch. Took a trip to tescos at lunch to fill up and halfway there the front right brake were squealing. Couldn't see anything obvious so limped to Halfords and bought some tools. This might be the problem Meaning new brake pads look like this Halfords only had pads for focus in stock and so at that point I decided to call it quits and come home. I think new front calipers plus brake fluid is need next. Supernaut, fiatdaft and cort16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 Was great fun, 57million/10 for buying tools and taking it apart at Halfords.Craig said he arrived to Puma parts spread everywhere The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 25, 2017 Author Share Posted June 25, 2017 Was great fun, 57million/10 for buying tools and taking it apart at Halfords.Craig said he arrived to Puma parts spread everywhere I parked round the corner so as not to get stared at. Everything was covered in brake dust so looked like a back and white minstrel show presenter. I think the puma got about 18mpg over the day. And then drove 250 miles home fiatdaft, oldcars and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 You should've came to mine for tool borrowage/tea drinkage-I'm only about 5 miles away! The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 Thinking about it I think the brake hose has probably perished. When I took the caliper off the sliders were ok and piston retracted easily enough. The brakes themselves hardened up over the day so I wonder if the hose became a bit of a one way valve. Probably best if I replace both calipers, pads and hoses - brake upgrade time? Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 You should've came to mine for tool borrowage/tea drinkage-I'm only about 5 miles away! He only went to get fuel at that point! I parked round the corner so as not to get stared at. Everything was covered in brake dust so looked like a back and white minstrel show presenter. I think the puma got about 18mpg over the day. And then drove 250 miles homeAfter fuel up today I averaged 20mpg. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Dome, 8:50 on this one for your Clio being a 3 wheeler. oldcars, dome, Supernaut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Yas! Loving the 3 wheel action! It's still on the standard suspension by the looks of things. Looks soft round there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 He was braking in some odd places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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