I would appreciate some advise please.
I have only done two track days in this scoob.Both with 17" wheels fitted with some cheap tyres.
I now have 18" with T1's proxi's which i dont want to trash.
The car itself is fairly sorted as far as it has solid drop links, whiteline adjustable roll bar,anti lift,poly bushes etc.
I have a set of 16" i can use,The question is do i go for some sort of track tyre,if there is such a thing.
Will i benifit from such a trye or will just a set of road tyres do.
Bear in mind i am no expert on the track.

Thanks for any advise.


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R rated tyres will make you a second or 2 quicker per lap (if its dry) but cost around £150 a corner and will wear quickly if used on the road.

Stick the 16's on mate with part worn tyres and enjoy it rather than worrying about your 18's.

If your a novice I would go for standard tyres as they give more feedback then R rated ones. R rated dont screach in the same way so you can be close to the limit without knowing it.....

thats my opinion anyway ......

Gary

 

Gary
Thank you,i think that sounds like the route for me to go.What profile should i get?
I am purposely stopping myself from getting to much into tracking the scoob.
I raced motox,then karts cost me a damn fortune.
I am so looking forward to seing how my mate gets on with his 500bhp esprit.
He has never been on track,and is scared half to death of his esprit on the road.just hope he enjoys the day with no misshaps.

Thanks again

 

Dont buy new tyres just for this one track day mate. See if you can pick up some part worn ones from somewhere. Stick a note in wanted on here or any other sites you can think of.
Tyres are very important, infact probably THE most important thing for the serious track goer but it really isnt worth spending £400-600 on tyres if your only going to do it once.

If you decide to buy new then buy standard profile for the car.

500bhp lotus should be fun ..... i hope he has breakdown recovery ........LOTUS......loads of trouble usually serious .......

 

Steve has had the lotus for nearly 7 months and has cost him almost 9k so far.That does include hi-breed turbos, race ecu and a few other things,But mostly breakdown repair bills.Oh and he lost it coming out of a rounabout and tucked a wheel under the car,ouch.So yes Loads of trouble usually serious is spot on.lol
He is looking at lsd which is nearly 2.5k and a six speed quaife which is 5.5k.

 

You can tell him my 139bhp is coming looking for him in Feb

 

lol,i think he is fairly confident he will be getting passed many times.
Take some catching down the straights though.
We have had a couple of little plays,scooby is far quicker round the bends,but damn the V8 its sooo quick on a straight.
I owned a 1.9 pug for a while,wicked fun,i am looking forward to seeing you on track.
We are going to the ring in september,so i need to pick your brains at some point.

 

No problem matey .......Davyboy and I will be there so make sure you come and say hello. I dont charge too much for information

 

You charge for your info? You'd be better off charging to keep your mouth shut

 

Just been to garage and R888's won't fit the current wheels

So T1R's are going on for now

 

what size are the R888's then phil? ...... i may have a home for them

 

Phil any idea yet on the age restrictions.

Thanks

Grant

 

Sorry Grant I will check on Monday



I JUST FORGOT

 

No Problem

 

Hi Grant

Andrina is going to clarify on Monday for you.

The Club is going to be laying on a rather nice Buffet @£5 per head

I will through up a link for those wanting to book later today

 

Buffet Tickets here

I can also confirm that children as long as they are under supervision of an Adult are allowed.


We are pleased to announce that we have now all but filled this event

at the time of posting we only have 5 Member spaces available

Andrina is busy preparing your information packs which we anticipate will be sent NEXT weekend

You will collect your wrist bands on the day



Phil

 

yum yum


I'm being charged VAT so it's more than £5/head

 

Wife, Daughter and I booked to come along as spectators.

Any chance of a passenger ride and crash hat loan for daughter Emily?

Cheers, Kaz

 

Oppss shouldn't be

I'll get it amended

Thanks

 

Good job I waited LOL!

 

Ive got my lobster and champers ordered through Harrods. Mr Palmer's jellywopter is gonna fly it in for me so you can poke ya buffet where the sun dont shine

 

Aswell as the Buffet will there be canteen facilities?

Cheers

Andy

 

I am affraid all there is at Bedford is a Drinks Machine. Which is why we thought we would do a buffet.


Lobster and Champagne Soooo 5 minutes ago

 

Cheers for that

Buffet it will be

Andy

 

SIDC Shop now fixed and only charging £5

Thanks

 

Booked x2 (No i'm not a greedy barsteward i'm bringing a friend (yes, I do have one!!))

 

Hi ,
Can you tell me are there anymore spectator passes as I tried to buy two more and couldn't find the link.

Thanks

Grant

 

The Online Store has sold out !!!

We may have a few more available that were reserved for non internet people

Email me and I will sort for you


Phil

 

Gutman,

Have you ever changed the indicators on yours? I've lost both lenses on mine, but they still work fine. I have a pair of clear lenses sitting in the boot to replace the broken ones. I got as far as removing the grill and undoing the retaining clips on the heaplamps, but I couldn't remove the whole unit due to the 'black' clip on the top, which I couldn't see how to remove.
Can I tap your vast knowledge on how to remove them, or perhaps you could give me a hand at Bedford

A 1000 apologies for going way off thread, you can reply via the PM if necessary.

Cheers

 

Its not a job i've had to do before but it cant be difficult. Im suprised they didnt just fall out when you removed the retaining clip being as they are from 15 year old french clutter. Must be fitted using no nails I will have a look later on if I get chance, if not im sure we can sort them at Bedford.


Gary