gm Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 poor quality vido taken from the pitwall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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gm Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 I've been out checking over the car and it's held up well, the oil level hasn't dropped which it normally does, coolant and steering fluid are both fine, on the downside, the front brake pads are like beer mats and the tyres...well, lets say its good that it stayed dry they've still got another track session in them, I reckon, but probably best not to use them on road anymore ! LightBulbFun, The Moog and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 That looks great fun GM! I need to have a go at this while I still have the Bini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 brakes refreshed ready for tomorrow’s track evening at teeside auto drome - I’ve recruited a newbie for tomorrow night, the chap I bought a set of alloys off was very interested to hear my trackday antics and is bringing his mk2 mx5 along to get stuck in many thanks to PaulPlom for the brake discs and pads he gave me last week - I’m looking forward to converting them into heat, dust and noise ! Tickman, Jim Bell, dome and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 1, 2019 Share Posted July 1, 2019 I think we can call that job done ! the drive home was 'interesting' ! more to follow once I've had me tea. dome, scdan4 and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 vido from last night at teeside aldo135, Jim Bell and LightBulbFun 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 the track was surprisingly quiet last night, at times it felt like I had the circuit to myself. I prefer to have someone to chase, makes it more fun but, on the empty laps, I could really push the mazda, in particular hard and late breaking before the long 180o corner. which explains how I utterly destroyed a brand new set of brembo pads in round about 60-70 laps. the track tyres (nanking ns-2r) performed brilliantly despite being down to the wear markers at the end of last months session. there's probably one or two more sessions left in them but not a chance of using them on the road or in the rain. several cars had trouble - a mk2 mr2 lost its coolant (twice), an Audi TT needed a fire extinguisher flinging under the bonnet and a Clio did about two laps then spend the rest of the session with two guys wriggling round underneath trying to do something quite tricky judging by the amount of language coming from under there. a good mix of cars and pretty decent driving standards, only two stoppages that I recall, when I spun on the long bend (too much late braking) I kept it out of the gravel and managed to drive away without the tow truck being called next session is Monday 22nd July, I'll get the day off work booked tomorrow dome and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted July 2, 2019 Share Posted July 2, 2019 or dreadnought at knockhill wed 17th july or trackscotland at knockhill thu 18th july dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Teeside again tonight - anyone coming along ? http://www.teessideautodrome.co.uk only £40 for three hours track time dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 Just been fettling the MR2 exhaust, quite fancy getting down there sometime though. There's a big Tartan Tarmac day on at Knockers this weekend with track time available, sadly* I'm in Munich at Oktoberfest this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 it was really busy tonight, I only did three sessions but each time, there was a10-15 min queue in the pit lane. excellent driving standards however, not a single red flag stoppage all night the Mazda behaved itself as usual, I just ran on road tyres this time and was pretty impressed with the rainsports, the took a beating but haven't worn too much. can't say the same for my brake pads though, they're toast (again) LightBulbFun, dome and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, dome said: sadly* I'm in Munich at Oktoberfest this weekend! Remember to drink responsibly The Moog, Jim Bell and dome 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 I've just had the day off work confirmed so I've booked a slot on Monday's trackday down at Teeside Autodrome £40 for three hours of track time ! Skip back a page for some mx5 vidos from previous events booking is online here https://teessideautodrome.alphatiming.co.uk/register/series and is likely to sell out in advance. who's all in for a bit of fun ? @paulplom is planning to bring his son along and scare him shiteless The Moog and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Bugger, I'm off next week but off up north for a few days. The MR2 got it's first outing at Knockhill on Monday afternoon, sadly it was pishing down though. Was good to be back out though! Tickman, eddyramrod, CreepingJesus and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 and I happen to be off work today @paulplom fancy it ? dome and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Get in, it'd be rude not to! Bit far for me sadly We've booked Trackscotland at Knockhill on 7th November. There's still spaces if you fancy😉 gm and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Hmm, trackscotland does sound tempting but all of my car fund is being wiped out by the exo - my triumphant return to knockhill will likely be when the exo is finished and I can bring it for a shakedown, looking forward to that day already Tickman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I had planned on going to Crail as they had a track day on a few weeks ago but was unable to on the day. My helmet is still in my passenger footwell. Seemed excellent value for £35. I’m tempted by the trackscotland day as well. £120 I think it is. If I have to cancel last minute like I did with Crail it is a bit of a £120 bummer though. gm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 5 hours ago, dome said: Get in, it'd be rude not to! Bit far for me sadly We've booked Trackscotland at Knockhill on 7th November. There's still spaces if you fancy😉 ...................... lid wearage for convertibles.....??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 47 minutes ago, hairnet said: ...................... lid wearage for convertibles.....??? Lid wearage full stop. Come along, I hope you drive like you type😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 this years dates at Teeside have been announced https://www.facebook.com/TeessideAutodrome/posts/4128575607163315 I imagine the first one will be mobbed, unlike a couple of years back where I appear to have the track to myself (from about 2:30 in) that little Mazda is taking some abuse now, which one should I take ? or maybe..........? would need to go on a trailer so probably not (yet) The Moog, Tickman and dome 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Knockhill dates are starting to come through too. Can't wait to get this thing back on track. Since the last time it's had coilovers fitted and we've got bigger facelift rear wheels with wider slicks. What does this all mean, I hear no-one ask? It means we'll need to think of more excuses for being slow. gm, The Moog, Tickman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I’ve got my eye on the 28th of April Knockhill date but unsure if by that point we’ll be allowed to travel to different regions. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 I would love to bring Huggy to something like this for the laughs, but it won't be for some time. You'd have plenty of time to line up your cameras! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 News latest: ‘Travel restrictions will be eased slightly for children taking part in sport where their club may be "a bit outside" their council area’ Hopefully by the end of April: ‘Travel restrictions will be eased slightly for Cheezey taking part in kicking the arse out of his Civic where the circuit may be "a bit" the other side of the River Forth’ dome and gm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 I booked Knockhill for the 28th of April based on the announcement of restriction changes earlier. It is a beginners session. Despite having been to Knockhill loads I’ve never actually been on track, even for an experience. I’m really looking forward to it. dome and gm 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Good stuff ! I'm sure you will have a blast - what car will you be (ab)using ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheezey Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 FN2 Civic Type R I bought last January from @Jamie on here. I put new front brakes, shocks and tyres on it last year. MoT next week. Should be fairly sorted and confident in it. Not the most exciting but pretty idiot proof. gm and aldo135 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted March 16, 2021 Share Posted March 16, 2021 Sounds ideal, quick and agile but not going to get you into too much trouble. Don’t worry about setting lap records and just enjoy yourself. And start saving the pennies for the next one - it is very addictive Cheezey and aldo135 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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