SIDC at KH this weekend
20 July 2004, 12:08 AM
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Stevie, forgot to say in PM, I also have a bike carrier that fits onto roof bars if your interested?
Fuel consumption is ridiculous as the drag is equivalent of a parachute out the back of the wagon door!!!!!
Anyone else need anything delivered 'Wagon Power'???
Fuel consumption is ridiculous as the drag is equivalent of a parachute out the back of the wagon door!!!!!
Anyone else need anything delivered 'Wagon Power'???
20 July 2004, 01:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Dougster
Stevie, forgot to say in PM, I also have a bike carrier that fits onto roof bars if your interested?
just plan to do some hill walking to try out the new baby carrier.cheers anyway
stevie
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21 July 2004, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kart_man
I'll be there. Dunno if there are any space left but I'm thinking of taking the P1 on track finally. Hmmm, decisions, decisions....
I hope its dry this time although it was good fun in the wet.www.P1woc.co.uk
21 July 2004, 01:12 PM
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Yes,
there are still some spaces left, though they are selling quickly now in the run up to the event!
http://shop.sidc.co.uk - book online. If you are an SIDC member, then click to page 2 for the members purchase options to save you a few quid
John
there are still some spaces left, though they are selling quickly now in the run up to the event!
http://shop.sidc.co.uk - book online. If you are an SIDC member, then click to page 2 for the members purchase options to save you a few quid
John
21 July 2004, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantyBoy
does it cost anything just to come down and watch??
21 July 2004, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Civic Type R
Nope ..........That's assuming you're prepared to deposit some much valued " love muck" on the hallowed KH pitlane when you hear my new zorst at 8.5k rpm
recorded through a tunnel last weekend with a few pals up the west coast.............
Tim
21 July 2004, 10:18 PM
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ya dancer :D
Originally Posted by talizman
You won't hear the piddly VTEC for all the flat four rumble inducing earthquakes!
, the new weapon will be unleashed ...............However, I'm assuming yours will be left shined up, lookin' shy in the car park though FAO JohnS
Just booked up since 1600 today
Chris Riddel BlackCTR Calum Shand BlackCTR John Shand Clio Cup 172Managed to persuade my old boy to come along.......he'll be going gingerly at fisrt but once his confidence has risen he's got a Tut like streak in em' ( except he wears shoes !)
Cheers 2 all
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21 July 2004, 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Civic Type R
I'm assuming yours will be left shined up, lookin' shy in the car park though
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21 July 2004, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by west lothian scooby
just to see if anybody is going up to the SIDC track day at KH this weekend?
spooks, brian, etc are you going up ???
stevie
spooks, brian, etc are you going up ???
stevie
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22 July 2004, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by talizman
Unfortunately, I don't have a spare £600 to throw away on a set of tyres for a trackday......
If you up your tyres pressure to about 45 psi (cold), then there is very little movement in the tyre sidewall. This means that you don't scrub the outside edges of the tyres, and wear isn't nearly as bad as you think. Certainly you can easily get 4 track events, plus about 10 - 12,000 miles out of a set of road tyres - it all depends on how aggressive you are. If you drive around at a healthy pace, but just below the point where the tyres are squealling around each corner, then wear isn't too bad at all, especially if you limit your sessions to about 10 laps or so. It once the tyres get too hot and soft that they start to wear more quickly.
If you are suffering lots of tyre wear, particularly on the nearside front tyre, then simply get the guys from Wheels Around to rotate your wheels front to back to even up tyre wear/temperatures etc.
Besides, Ronnie at Wheels Around will be there with some unbeatable offers on Toyos (e.g. around £60 fitted for some popular Impreza sizes!)
Based on these prices, the total cost in tyre wear is likely to be about £20 - £60 at most, again depnding on how you drive.
It is possible to drive and have a huge amount of fun around the track, and hardly suffer any tyre wear at all.
What you will go through tough is a lot of fuel
Expect to use a full tank during a 4 hour session like this, or sometimes more if you are very keen John
22 July 2004, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnS
£600 for tyres - are they titanium reinforced or something like that ?
My old 19's with 235 35 19 Toyos were £150 each.
My current tyres are 18's, but still around £120 a corner.....
I'd love to try a trackday, but I'm $hit scared of bending the RB5....
After seeing Tony's "off" in his STi7, it hammered home the risk to the car, especially if you neglect to get trackday cover.
My car is currently for sale, and one of the first questions that interested parties always ask is "Has it had any track days?"
In the minds of a lot of people, track days de-value the car. I know its rubbish, but its the way it is.
I'd still love to have a go though.....
22 July 2004, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Spooks
Hey Stevie yeh im gonna be going along fancy a wee meet before hand to travel up? Mcd's anyone
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22 July 2004, 02:02 PM
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JohnS
Where is the fun in that then ?
Hope that place for me is still available John - the weather is looking good for the Tiger !
If you drive around at a healthy pace, but just below the point where the tyres are squealling around each corner, then wear isn't too bad at all
Hope that place for me is still available John - the weather is looking good for the Tiger !
22 July 2004, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by wooosh
Tim, you'll never match the Blitz Boneshaker...
Are we convoying down again? Meet at the Portlethen Esso station?
Are we convoying down again? Meet at the Portlethen Esso station?
Anyone else from Abz is welcome to join us for a convoy.....
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22 July 2004, 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Civic Type R
Tim - I'll try and ger the Alford DVD back in time for passing to ya
Tim