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Old 09 August 2005, 09:42 PM
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Default Track Day - Snetterton 21st October [Friday]

Once again those nice boys at the MLR have extended an invitation to us guys to join them at this great circuit

If you haven't attended an MLR Day before you will be in for a treat as they know how to organise a track day

Ed and I had great fun in the Pug in March so come and join me this October


1. Me and hopefully Ed
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Please confirm ONLY when booked
Old 09 August 2005, 10:03 PM
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Gonna try to get the day off
Old 09 August 2005, 10:06 PM
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Ho wmuch abuse does your paintwork, etc take for this kind of day?


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Old 09 August 2005, 10:56 PM
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Paintwork will be fine mate

Plenty of run off


Its a great circuit
Old 09 August 2005, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Adidas
Gonna try to get the day off

You know it makes sense
Old 09 August 2005, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Paintwork will be fine mate

Plenty of run off


Its a great circuit
Was thinking more about debris being kicked up from all the ESC lot as im getting ready to pass them

Seriously, ive never been on a track beforem the last time i was anywhere near a track i nearlly took RObRoy's arm off with a Go-cart. Get a feeling everyone gonna be laughing at me spinning off on every corner.
Old 09 August 2005, 11:30 PM
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Track is nice and clean you'll be fine
Old 09 August 2005, 11:33 PM
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count me in then
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Follow the above link and book direct with MLR

1. Phil and Ed
2. Cookstar
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Not a cheap day out. Should be ok though, do you think its going to get booked up quite early?


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Old 10 August 2005, 07:09 AM
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good value

Spaces will go quickly
Old 10 August 2005, 01:19 PM
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thats not a bad price..... will have to check dates etc but it could be another spec'C' track day....
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Originally Posted by Spec'c'57
thats not a bad price..... will have to check dates etc but it could be another spec'C' track day....
You'd best get some more tyres on order then darling
Old 10 August 2005, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs spec'c'57
You'd best get some more tyres on order then darling
maybe i NEED so toyo R888.... the legal slicks to you Mrs....
Old 10 August 2005, 01:38 PM
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maybe i NEED some Toyo R888.... the legal slicks to you Mrs....
Don't worry i remember you making a point of showing me them on Saturday when we went to Elite......

NEED??? I think you mean "Please may i have?"
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What size are your wheels Steve as I still have 3 sets of 17" Road Legal Slicks for testing
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
What size are your wheels Steve as I still have 3 sets of 17" Road Legal Slicks for testing
If they fit, i'm sure you will make his day......
Old 10 August 2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
What size are your wheels Steve as I still have 3 sets of 17" Road Legal Slicks for testing
Testing, how do you want them testing?

And do you need volunteers??



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Old 10 August 2005, 04:28 PM
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I hope to have 3 sets available on 17" wheels

But I also have a set without wheels at the moment
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225/45/17.... do they corner better????
Old 10 August 2005, 07:50 PM
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Ask RobRoy


So don't worry about rubber then
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cant complain at that.... best get some pads before tho.. need before silverstone i think.....
Old 12 August 2005, 09:46 AM
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Lots of Interest last night at the Halfway House

Tiny, Robroy, Bubbs, Nate,

Get those bookings confirmed

Those booking will be entitled to a discount at the next SIDC Track day
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will hopefully sort tonight.....
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He he, will be booking this up tomorrow hopefully


Couple of questions for those who know

1, How much time do you get on the track?

2, Do you get driver tuition/if so how much?

3, Where do you stand with regards to insurance?

4, Will there be noise limits for the exhausts?


Cheers

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Originally Posted by cookstar
He he, will be booking this up tomorrow hopefully


Couple of questions for those who know

1, How much time do you get on the track?

2, Do you get driver tuition/if so how much?

3, Where do you stand with regards to insurance?

4, Will there be noise limits for the exhausts?


Cheers

Cookie
1. All day open piyt lane 10am till 4pm the norm

2. Tuition availiable , Not sure on cost , Or just jump in with Spec C

3. Can get Track day insurance ( I Have a contact ) Not compulsary but i normally get myself covered approx cost £120 For £15k Worth of damage

4. Noise limit on this day 105.db ( All scoobs will have no noise issues @ this circuit

Tiny...
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will PPL please read links FFS....

Originally Posted by MLR
Open pit lane format. Free professional ARDS instruction . Tyre fitting, photography services and more throughout the day. Additional drivers and passenger day passes can be booked on the day.
Old 12 August 2005, 06:48 PM
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Thanks for the links guys
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I wouldn't mind doing this, but I thinks I better pay back my credit card after my new purchases for the scoob


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