Ned

Who's going to bedford? Feb 7th
And can you give out some tips please
Last track day was 2 years ago and that was my first


THANKS
Neil

[Edited by Ned - 12/27/2003 7:54:04 PM]

Chungster

ME!

Don't think I should be one to give out tips though.

I normally just go and have fun, stay out of other peoples way, let the faster cars go by, and drive at my own pace.

This will be my first outing in the Scooby. So, I think I'll be falling back or finding a bit of clear track for myself, to see how the car handles when pushed a bit.

Lee

Danny Boy

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i'm considering booking this one as my first track day experience.
Is there a min spec of helmet you need for trackdays? and do bedford do trackday insurance?

Dan.

T5NYW

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Yes I'm going,

Any undamaged BS Crashhat is OK but they do have some there for hire IIRC

Track insurance, SIDC are trying to get some sorted with Eggar Lawsons( Competive Car Insurance) IIRC

The Track is considered to be quite safe with only Two Bends with 'Armco' barriers all other places have large grassy run off areas with nothing to hit. IIRC

Tips Go out as a passenger first, gradually build up speed, give you and your car breaks both can get tired quick make sure you drink, keep checking water/oil/fuel/tyres/Pads, Don't leave handbrake on or foot on brake whilst parked and hot, If you have a Classic try not to run under 1/4 of a Tank or can get fuel starvation on tight R/H bends and possibly fry your engine.

If you have a fast car following behind you in a corner don't panic, your car may out accellerate his out of corner and then he is unable unable to get past before next corner and you'll slow him up again, indicate to right and ease off throttle slighty till hes got past this will hardly spoil your lap but if you keep holding him up will really spoil his. Most circuits only allow overtaking on left,no overtaking in braking zone or around corners but that will be explained at briefing IMHO

Following Cars can show you the right lines but be careful not to be drawn into a corner at too fast though or if they have made an Error you'll do the same.

If you don't know, ask there will be better peeps there more than happy to help.

Best advice is Enjoy the day and remember take it easy, you drove the car there, you'll want to Drive it home

Be carefull on the way home the 'Adrienaline' of the day get acustomed to 'Normal driving'

Tony

IMHO AFAIRC Flame suit ready

CHRIS_D

yep, im going

i think T5NYW has covered most points

chris

Danny Boy

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Thanks for that tony, the track rules sound very similar to when i did a single seater day at thruxton. (So not totally a track virgin, just in my own car!) Who would be the best person to speak to about the insurance, had a look on the SIDC forums earlier on today but there was no mention of them organising any sort of insurance group buy. Would be very interested if they are cos my dad might want to have a go as well. Might see you all there if work does not **** it all up.

Dan.

T5NYW

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Danny,
Please don't get me wrong, Im no Track expert but have done some trackdays. Competitive Car Insurance(Egger Lawson) I have used them 4-5 times now Speak to Gorgina or Chris, either Email to mail@eggerlawson.co.uk. or Phone 0115 9415255

It can be expensive for "One off's" so I think John Baldock of SIDC was contacting them, as they do special rates for clubs/events, so just mention that. or Email Johnb@sidc.co.uk first

Also take some PVC tape for for covering up headlamps and rear llights, possibly a set of numberplates with you username on instead of you real Reg No

Tony

Edited to enter Phone No.


[Edited by T5NYW - 12/29/2003 4:41:09 PM]

B17ADP

Be aware of the Bedford noise restrictions. I was black flagged in my Spec C which ran at 91db on track which was 4db over the track noice limit. It breezed the static noice test, but scoobys seem to have an exhaust tone which triggers the noise monitors. I am having to change from a 3" pipe to a 5" pipe which will apparently deepen the note and make it less noisy.

You do not get your money back, so don't be like me and get stung for the cost of the day and frustrated watching other petrol heads have fun. As I hadn't modified the car I didn't think noise would be an issue...

Danny Boy

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It's only got a scoobysports backbox on at the moment, still got both cats so i'd be very surprised to see it fail the noise test.
Would be very interested to see how they take the measurements with what sort of meter, at what weighting dBA or dBC? I am a sound man so reguarly come across the council idiots who don't know their ar** from their elbow! B17ADP u will be out of luck if they measure in dBC as that takes into account all frequencies below 100Hz unlike dBA, so deepening the exhaust note more will only reult in a rise in dB levels! All these noise restirctions are so weather dependant and IMHO there are so many whingers out there however quiet you make it, somebody will always moan.

Dan.

T5NYW

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Dan,
As far as I know they use dBA, Hope the Insurace info was OK

Tony

Gooner

I'll be there, my first track day, so looking forward to it very much. If anyone finds decent price insurance for the day please let me know.

Glenn_R

Booked up to take the STi8 out for the first time Bedford may not be the most exciting of tracks but it's a good one to learn and have fun with the car as plenty of run-off areas

Phoned up my insurers (LV) who said track days were covered in the policy provided I wasn't partaking in organised racing, time trials, pace-setting, etc., which is good as Greenlight used to charge £60 for the priveledge of taking the Scoob on track!

Anyone know if the instructors will be present?

B17ADP

The instructors are always at Bedford. And it's a good idea to book one - only approx £25 for 1/2 hour. They get you going round the track faster or more sideways depending on your preferance!

Silverback

I'll be there, fresh from my 2004 'warm up' at Brands with Evo magazine. I take it we can book instructors on the day as the SIDC shop didn't have them as an option when I last looked.

Glenn_R

Blimey do they charge for instructors now??? Never had to cough up extra on my previous Bedford visits

T5NYW

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Any Instruction, either payed for or not, is most welcome

Even Mr. Schumacher is improved through Critisium IMHO and believe me there is no one that's Faultless

Tony

Ps I'm more Critisized than most but Still trying to learn

mbc

hi can non sidc members join in ( i used to be one when i had a scooby ), because i dont see a cost for non members

thanks

mike

EVO 7 RSII


oooooohhhhh 1000 post at last

[Edited by mbc - 1/3/2004 11:35:10 AM]

Ned

yes it was on there £125 i think
give pete croney a ring monday at scoobysport 01268 590085
he's the boss on this one
Neil

Phil

Non members tickets are available in the SIDC store

Ned

The new Big Boss

Phil

Danny Boy

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Are there any more members tickets available?
There are only non members ones left on the SIDC shop website.
Now i have finally found out from work that i can have the day off all the discounted ones seem to have gone!
Am i mow going to have to pay full price or are there some more discounted ones cunningly hidden away for just such an eventuality?

Dan.

Phil

Not sure if there is a problem with shop

But you can book the non members ticket and I'll ensure you are refunded the difference on the day

Email me when you have booked

Danny Boy

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Now booked in see you all there on the 7th.
Lets hope it's not raining!

Phil YHM

Dan.

met

ive booked up too so see you all there, before i go in the loft to get my std backbox down, do you guys reckon i'll need it?
MY01 with Scoobysport Up Pipe, Down Pipe & TSl Centre & Back box?
ta

[Edited by met - 1/5/2004 9:29:14 AM]

T5NYW

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Met,
It would be advisable They will be quite hot on noise limits. It is very possible to pass the Static Test yet Fail out on the track in which case you will be black flagged There are 'Garage spaces' in pitlane to work on your car in the dry and store spare wheel, exhausts Etc.

met

yeah i thought they would be what with all the threads ive reaad about sidc's last trackday & npise probs etc, will i need to take the centre too dya think or will the back box suffice? will they have spanners & wd40 on hand? or shall i bring me own 14 mm i think? ta

Playboy

I will have some tools with me just in case

tjp171

If anybody is interested in Trackday Insurance, there is a thread on SIDC Trackdays and we need 20 people for a discount.

Add your name!!

met

is this day purely limited to impreza's? i have booked up already & may not have the impreza by then? it may be an evo5?