cort16 Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 That hill climb looks good I wouldn’t mind doing that that some point. I need to get the z4 up to knockhill too. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hopefully the right place to ask. Has anyone got any experience of Public Driving Experiences at Spa in Belgium? Everyone parps on about the Nurburgring but anyone I know who actually knows about these things (including Junkman) reckons that Spa is infinitely better. Looks like you can get 4x 30 minute sessions spread over a day for about £250, and its strictly limited to road cars and aimed at amateurs. I'd need to do it over 3 days i reckon, drive there on day 1, track it on day 2 and home on day 3. I've driven on racetracks before as a race marshall but am by no means anything over than a total novice. Is that a bad place to start? There doesn;t seem to be much in the way of grassroots motorsport round here. Goodwood is £350 for a full day (six 15 minute sessions) and Thruxton want £180 for 3x twenty minute sessions. Looks like I;d get more time on a bigger circuit for less dosh by going to the continent? Mr Stank - if you really want to do this then I'll gladly put you up in Brussels for the to and fro route if it helps save you a bit...... Got a garage 10mins down the road fairly OK equipped too if anything should need reshaping or re-fixerating back on etc..... Glad to help if you need it. Anyone else looking to do a beige run to Spa, Zandvoort or Nurburg.... happy to help - just give me a shout. Open doors pretty much. John eddyramrod and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 That hill climb looks good I wouldn’t mind doing that that some point. I need to get the z4 up to knockhill too.I had a look at the hill climbs round here but you need flame proof romper suits, competition licence and a Hans device for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 It's the same here if you are competing but the trackdays are non competitive so you don't need the safety suit and race license. It's a good way to see if you will enjoy it before committing financially to the competition. Looking at the results from past events, there is a very competitive group of mx5 drivers, I'd love to have a proper go but all of the events are on weekends which I mostly work cort16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 I'm just back from Knockhill, my lap time was a little slower than usual I left it too late to enter the race but sneaked in and did a warm up lap anyway. It's a lot hillier than it appears from the drivers seat ! Tickman, alcyonecorporation, dome and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 7, 2018 Author Share Posted August 7, 2018 I hope you made Brum brum noises and kept to the racing line throughout gm, HMC and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 kept to the racing line throughoutIt would appear that you know me too well The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcpete Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 I just did my first trackday, took the Porsche 924s round Donington.My racing line was decent but I'm poor at knowing when to brake and apply throttle when going through corners. Locked up and went deep into corners a couple of times and spun once at the chicane between the straights.Also lots of other race cars there who were bloody quick!I think I was lapping about 1:45-ish, not that fast but room for improvement with some practice.A fun first go! The Moog, dome, gm and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 22, 2018 Share Posted August 22, 2018 great stuff ! a 924 and donnington sounds like a good combination - and it sounds like you had a whole lot of fun petermcpete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcpete Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Fully committed! Zoom in for bonus rusty sills. dome, Jim Bell and HMC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcpete Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 And some more. My mate has a 1989 BMW E30 he took too, he was going quicker than me until his brakes got a bit too hot. The money shot: BMW: Jim Bell, Tickman, dome and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Good shots! Dragging rear brake on that E30 though;) petermcpete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermcpete Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Some other chod around and about Lovely FIRE I don't know what this is Or this This definitely didn't have the original engine The Moog and Jim Bell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 23, 2018 Author Share Posted August 23, 2018 Great photos. Makes me quite jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 http://www.trackscotland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9257&sid=732f148818dd0cebeb7a0dcdd3d1d177 TrackScotland next Thursday - plenty of places available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 http://www.trackscotland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9257&sid=732f148818dd0cebeb7a0dcdd3d1d177 TrackScotland next Thursday - plenty of places availableI'd like to try this one day. I go up to Knockhill regularly to watch but have never driven round. I don't really have a suitable car at the moment, need another MX5... gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I'd like to try this one day. I go up to Knockhill regularly to watch but have never driven round. I don't really have a suitable car at the moment, need another MX5...C1 or 406 on track no bother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 goes very green and pops out to the Hightown bends to full fill male desires ......... were 40mph can feel too fast !!! provided some old dear is not doing 15mph on the way to the tea rooms !! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davehedgehog31 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 C1 or 406 on track no bother.The C1 could be a laugh, short wheelbase and 3 cylinders, sounds exactly* the same as a Porsche. I see the SMRC are running the Citroen C1 cup at their meetings next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 http://www.trackscotland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=9257&sid=732f148818dd0cebeb7a0dcdd3d1d177 TrackScotland next Thursday - plenty of places available Sadly i'm working that night or I'd have been up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 I've successfully swapped my shift but it still means a mad dash from central edinburgh to get there for the briefing. I'll maybe wait and see how the weather is before confirming a place, it's looking like it's not selling fast this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted August 24, 2018 Author Share Posted August 24, 2018 Sadly won't get a pass for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Booked on to Blyton Park on 15th September. Potentially got a spare drivers seat if anyone fancies coming and borrowing the MX5 .https://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackdays/index.php?_route_=Upcoming-Events/Blyton-Park-15th-September-2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Looks like a good one, I'd love to come along and play but I'm working that weekend I notice they have a 95db noise limit - is this strictly enforced ? When I did the croft mx5 day a few years back, they were very fussy about noise - every car was tested before it was let out and an average noise level for the whole day forced a couple of stoppages to let the level settle down. At the time i was driving a 1.6 mx5 with tubular manifold, decat and standard back box - the same arrangement as you have on avo - which passed no problem. Another guy had the il motorsports back box and got sent home after his first lap The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Great thread. Tempted to do a track day in the Puma. You had a Puma as a track toy IIRC? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 I notice they have a 95db noise limit - is this strictly enforced ? When I did the croft mx5 day a few years back, they were very fussy about noise - every car was tested before it was let out and an average noise level for the whole day forced a couple of stoppages to let the level settle down. I dont think it is mega mega strict. I couldnt see anything being tested. No stoppages at all except for the lunch break. From what I recall the guy said they will give you opportunity to fix it and pointed out where the measurement was so you could hold off the loud pedal going past. And yes tracked the puma a fair few times - it is a proper hoot. Mine had braided hoses, upgraded front discs and pads to a fiesta 150, toyos all round and a front strut brace. The strut brace is the single best thing you can do to improve the car - about £30 and 2 minutes to fit it. It certainly held its own - was quicker than the mx5 on the straight on knock hill but more rubbish in corners. Used to eat brake pads though! here it is in action at Knockhill Bucketeer also managed to win awards in autotesting in it. I would say go for it if you want to. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 The Beige Stig is joining me for this illustrious day out so that should be good. Hopefully will learn some tips off him. I definitely* wont be gluing my winners trophy to the dash board to help remind him who is boss. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Track prep gm and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 It'll never happen, but I would so love to take Huggy to one of these events. Track day, autosolo, hillclimb, it wouldn't matter. It'd be so much fun! The Moog and alcyonecorporation 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Huggy would be the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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