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HJM
23-10-2006, 08:36 AM
Following the success of Mallory, we have been bullied into another 2006 track day :evilgrin:

Book Here (http://bookatrack.com/-pE)

We will be staying at our second home, the Travel Inn at Chippenham HERE (http://www.premiertravelinn.com/pti/home.do)

PLEASE NOTE THAT NOISE LIMIT IS 100DB!!!

See you there :)

J

K9NG
23-10-2006, 08:40 AM
See you there :thumbsup:

Nutter_John
23-10-2006, 09:13 AM
Yep see you there - ouch the bug has bitten deep :D

HJM
23-10-2006, 12:52 PM
Just to upset the apple cart - what about Goodwood on either 25/11/06 or 09/12/06 ???????

Bit more expensive, 98dBA, open pit lane on one of those dates IIRC and 2.38 mile circuit ?

Hardcore trackers - please discuss /Hijack

H

HJM
23-10-2006, 01:21 PM
Just to upset the apple cart - what about Goodwood on either 25/11/06 or 09/12/06 ???????

Bit more expensive, 98dBA, open pit lane on one of those dates IIRC and 2.38 mile circuit ?

Hardcore trackers - please discuss /Hijack

H



Please note that, for us at least, this an either/or not a both scenario /yes


J :)

K9NG
23-10-2006, 02:17 PM
Just to upset the apple cart - what about Goodwood on either 25/11/06 or 09/12/06 ???????

Bit more expensive, 98dBA, open pit lane on one of those dates IIRC and 2.38 mile circuit ?

Hardcore trackers - please discuss /Hijack

H




I had thought about it but was considering doing Goodwood next year as have heard can be tricky in the wet and they are supposed to be hot on little things like tyre squeal /Grrr
I can't drive well enough not to get the tyres screaching :smash:

I will probably stick with doing Combe especially as I will be tracking a new car..

HJM
23-10-2006, 02:21 PM
I will probably stick with doing Combe especially as I will be tracking a new car..

Paul, believe it or not, Heath and I discussed this very reason last night and agreed it made sense, hence this thread being called 'Castle Combe' - obviously his memory isn't what it used to be - it's an age thing, I think /pan /pan

J:)

HJM
23-10-2006, 04:20 PM
No - I just want to do another new circuit /pan

H

SGHOM
23-10-2006, 06:41 PM
Hotelling both nights ?? :thinking: :thinking:

K9NG
23-10-2006, 06:52 PM
Probably just the sat for me Derek but I am easily persuaded :sombrero:

Nutter_John
23-10-2006, 06:54 PM
Both Nights for me , little too far to commute on the saturday

HJM
23-10-2006, 07:10 PM
Probably just the sat for me Derek but I am easily persuaded :sombrero:

LOL - I know how you feel!!

I'm guessing it'll be two nights :party3:

J :)

Spirit
23-10-2006, 07:44 PM
I am not reading this thread. /Grrr This post is just a figment of your imagination /help

Nutter_John
23-10-2006, 07:55 PM
Pete , track day warning , calling Pete Track day at Castle Combe :D /lol

Spirit
23-10-2006, 07:58 PM
Obviously I am thinking of this on behalf of those attending.......but maybe the Xmas party could be on the Saturday night ? There is a Brewers Fayre next door apparantly ?

Also, there don't seem to be many rooms left at the hotel.....not that I looked of course !

Nutter_John
23-10-2006, 08:00 PM
Which is the hotel pete so I can book it now

Spirit
23-10-2006, 08:02 PM
Which is the hotel pete so I can book it now

Link at the top of this page mate :2thumbsup - apparantly, so I was told, by someone who looked at this thread

Nutter_John
23-10-2006, 08:09 PM
Booked Hotel , track day provisionally booked

HJM
24-10-2006, 07:03 AM
Due to my fecking internet connection last night, I have now booked two family rooms /Grrr

Does anyone want one before I cancel it?

J :)

Spirit
24-10-2006, 07:15 AM
Jane, can you hold it for me for a few days to confirm please.

Is it both nights ?

HJM
24-10-2006, 07:47 AM
Jane, can you hold it for me for a few days to confirm please.

Is it both nights ?

Yep, no worries - it's both nights.

J

White Lightning
24-10-2006, 07:55 AM
Jane, can you hold it for me for a few days to confirm please.

Is it both nights ?

That'll be a yes then /lol

I/we may pop along as it's just down the road :thinking: . It really depends where I am with my car and whether we are working on it that weekend. That really is my priority now ...

HJM
24-10-2006, 09:23 AM
OK, track and hotel booked :2thumbsup

Intermediate/Advanced session


J

Spirit
24-10-2006, 10:08 AM
OK, track and hotel booked :2thumbsup

Intermediate/Advanced session


Thanks for holding the room for me Jane. Some bugger has also added my name to the "Provisional Booking" list on Bookatrack....../help

The Vee
24-10-2006, 10:16 AM
Hmm much as I'd like to, I can't commit to this one.

HJM
24-10-2006, 10:19 AM
Thanks for holding the room for me Jane. Some bugger has also added my name to the "Provisional Booking" list on Bookatrack....../help


/haz Oh no, how did that happen??


J :)

K9NG
24-10-2006, 11:04 AM
Hotel Booked both nights :party:
Track Day booked intermediate/Advanced :thumbsup:

Jimbo
24-10-2006, 02:12 PM
Hotel booked, track day booked provo in the Int/Adv session - will confirm this weekend, but I'll definately be coming either way. Just got a few things to look at on the car, a WRD day beckons!

Missbitchy
25-10-2006, 02:53 PM
/haz Oh no, how did that happen??


J :)


I don't know !! It's news to me !!!!!!!!!:

HJM
25-10-2006, 04:10 PM
I don't know !! It's news to me !!!!!!!!!:


/haz

Oh dear, is Pete in trouble :evilgrin:

J

HJM
27-10-2006, 08:18 PM
NSX booked in the novice session :smitten:


J :)

HJM
28-10-2006, 09:28 AM
No I'm still not selling my car for one of those /pan

H

Kieran
28-10-2006, 12:07 PM
No I'm still not selling my car for one of those /pan

H

You'd sooner have a Supra over an NSX?!:inquisiti:inquisiti

Crazy Fool!:speechles /pan

Jane - knock some sense into the man! He's ill!

HJM
28-10-2006, 05:59 PM
You'd sooner have a Supra over an NSX?!:inquisiti:inquisiti

Crazy Fool!:speechles /pan

Jane - knock some sense into the man! He's ill!

There's slightly more to it than that Kieran - like about an additional £15k /help

J :)

SGHOM
28-10-2006, 07:08 PM
Hotel booked. 2 nights. :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

SGHOM
29-10-2006, 09:42 PM
Hotel booked. 2 nights. :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

I'm so glad you're pleased I've booked ! :thinking: :embarasse :embarasse

HJM
29-10-2006, 09:45 PM
I'm so glad you're pleased I've booked ! :thinking: :embarasse :embarasse

Oh I'm sorry Derek - of course we are pleased you've booked - over the moon in fact :iloveyou:

(is that better?)


J :)


/now book the track day :evilgrin:

Spirit
29-10-2006, 09:47 PM
Sorry D missed the post mate - well done on making your reservation sir :iloveyou:

HJM
03-11-2006, 09:08 AM
Just giving this a bump as there are 9 cars booked in the inter/advanced session now and I reckon they will take 15 in each session max :book:

J :)

4 Weeks to go :bananadan /Steeringw :stupid: H

Spirit
03-11-2006, 03:06 PM
there are 9 cars booked in the inter/advanced session

Make that 10 :2thumbsup

Thanks for the heads-up

HJM
03-11-2006, 03:08 PM
Make that 10 :2thumbsup

Thanks for the heads-up

Nice one Pete - do I take it you'll need the hotel room then ?

J :)

Spirit
03-11-2006, 03:12 PM
Nice one Pete - do I take it you'll need the hotel room then ?

J :)

Ah yes, sorry Jane forgot about that /help - yes please

Do I need to pay you now, or just at the hotel at the time ?

Nutter_John
03-11-2006, 03:17 PM
9 left - Booked

Spirit
03-11-2006, 03:18 PM
9 left - Booked

Well done mate......but you mean 11 booked :2thumbsup

HJM
03-11-2006, 03:22 PM
Ah yes, sorry Jane forgot about that /help - yes please

Do I need to pay you now, or just at the hotel at the time ?


No worries - pay the hotel on arrival - it's booked in my name :2thumbsup

J :)

Spirit
03-11-2006, 03:27 PM
Cheers Jane

Just texted Derek and Jimbo to say only 4 slots left !

HJM
03-11-2006, 10:12 PM
Well done guys - I see James has also booked - there are only 12 places left now!!

J :)

SGHOM
03-11-2006, 11:28 PM
tracking my car is dependant on getting it re-mapped & running safe & properly. time is the issue at the mo ! /help but I will be there for moral support of the usual suspects :2thumbsup :iloveyou:

HJM
03-11-2006, 11:35 PM
tracking my car is dependant on getting it re-mapped & running safe & properly. time is the issue at the mo ! /help but I will be there for moral support of the usual suspects :2thumbsup :iloveyou:

Glad you are coming anyway but hope your car is trackable for your sake :2thumbsup

We could always bring the Supra for you :smoking:

Just don't tell H /Wave

Can I presume you will be staying as part of SM8 on Saturday night?

J :)

SGHOM
03-11-2006, 11:42 PM
Can I presume you will be staying as part of SM8 on Saturday night?

J :)

the hotel was booked weeks ago ! :2thumbsup both nights.

HJM
03-11-2006, 11:52 PM
the hotel was booked weeks ago ! :2thumbsup both nights.

Cool, I have added you to the list :2thumbsup

J :)

HJM
04-11-2006, 10:57 PM
For anyone wanting to track - there are only 6 places left :2thumbsup

J :)

Spirit
05-11-2006, 01:19 PM
For anyone wanting to track - there are only 6 places left :2thumbsup

Now down to just 5 !

18 booked in the novice & novice/intermediate
25 booked in the intermediate/advanced & advanced

I see Simon has booked :2thumbsup

HJM
05-11-2006, 04:08 PM
I see Simon has booked :2thumbsup

Does the Pope wear a funny hat ?/pan

H

HJM
06-11-2006, 02:36 PM
Track day now full :happy:

J

Spirit
06-11-2006, 05:51 PM
Track day now full :happy:

J

Blimey that was quick :2thumbsup

HJM
22-11-2006, 08:45 AM
10 days to go /Steeringw :2thumbsup

SGHOM
22-11-2006, 08:57 AM
8 for me !!

I'm stopping off in watford on the thurs ! :afro: :iloveyou: :iloveyou:

HJM
28-11-2006, 09:49 AM
Lets start the weather count down /help


Light Showers :thinking: (http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3456)


J :)

Spirit
28-11-2006, 09:59 AM
I can live with that :2thumbsup

MPBVr4
28-11-2006, 10:32 AM
Looks like I'll be able to make it on Saturday having cleared most of the domestic backlog :uhoh: .
I'll bring my "bash hat" in case there any seats going spare ?:evilgrin:

Spirit
29-11-2006, 12:38 PM
Got the email from Bookatrack today as follows:

Many thanks for choosing to attend this BookaTrack.com event. This e-mail should contain all the information you will need for the day.

A copy of our registration form can be downloaded from the following location http://bookatrack.com/-pi?1&647 or from your online shopping basket . For your convenience please complete and bring along to event sign-on to hand in. All drivers, passengers and spectators must complete a form.

Itinerary
08:00: Driver Sign-on
08:30: Drivers Safety Briefing
09:00: Driving Starts
12:00: Break for Lunch
13:00: Driving Continues
16:00: End of Day

This event will be run in 4 x 15 minute sessions per hour.

Directions
The cicuit is located between junctions 17 and 18 of the M4, and is clearly sign posted. From junction 17 follow the A350 and then the B4039, on which it is situated. Alternatively from junction 18 take the A46 towards Stroud, then the B4040 which joins the B4039.

Facilities
Food is served all day at the circuit cafe and toilet facilities are located in this building. Sheltered spectator areas are also available in the cafe.

Requirements
The only requirements are that all drivers, passengers and spectators sign our indemnity and that anyone going out onto the circuit wears a helmet. All drivers must attend a safety briefing at 08:30 in the circuit cafe. For any latecomers the next briefing will be held at 10:30. Helmets are available to hire at £10 per day and if you haven't already specified one when booking you are advised to do so to ensure we bring enough along.

Regardless of weather conditions anybody that goes out on track must have covered arms and legs.

No car will be allowed on track running slick tyres without adequate roll over protection.

2nd Drivers and Passengers
We are unique in not charging for passengers or 2nd Drivers. Spectators are of course welcome as well. Children under 16 years must be accompanied at all times by an adult but will not be allowed onto the track without our prior consent.

Instruction
Tuition is available all day. The cost is £20 per session and is strongly recommended for beginners and newcomers to the venue. Instruction can be booked via the website booking system or can be arranged on the day.

Photography
There will be a photographer taking pictures all day. These will be uploaded to your BookaTrack.com account after the event and high resolution images can be purchased.

Finally, if you have not yet paid in full please do so immediately to avoid risking losing your place. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us either by e-mail, fax or phone.

HJM
29-11-2006, 02:55 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/5day.shtml?id=3456

Looks like it might be okay :2thumbsup

Shame we will only get 6 sessions in due to the earlier finish time - still describe your worst trackday :happy:

H

Nutter_John
29-11-2006, 03:03 PM
Oh Dear Oh Dear My car has just failed it's MOT today , but don't worry as my old one doesn't run out until Monday So only 3 days and counting till Combe :D

Spirit
29-11-2006, 03:06 PM
What did it fail on John ? And will the extra tyre, brake pad, disc wear from Combe make it worse for it's retest ?

HJM
29-11-2006, 07:50 PM
Not long now fellow tracksters - I can smell the Proboost

That reminds me, must buy some when I get there :2thumbsup

Anyone fancy a ride in a pimped up Skyline :speechles

H

MPBVr4
29-11-2006, 09:48 PM
Not long now fellow tracksters - I can smell the Proboost

That reminds me, must buy some when I get there :2thumbsup

Anyone fancy a ride in a pimped up Skyline :speechles

H

I'll ride in anything as I'm not tracking myself:pimp2:

Spirit
29-11-2006, 09:56 PM
Just to let you all know, I called Bookatrack earlier tonight to make sure we would all be put in the same group on track :2thumbsup

HJM
29-11-2006, 10:40 PM
So, what time are people getting there on Friday?

I have the day off so will be going up early with the VR4 :2thumbsup

See you in the bar :evilgrin:


J :)

Spirit
29-11-2006, 11:00 PM
ETA approx 7.30pm for us

SGHOM
29-11-2006, 11:24 PM
2pm for mags & me :happy: :thinking:

HJM
30-11-2006, 08:25 AM
I will be there between 6 and 7pm - don't let Jane drink too much before I get there :5shots:

H

SGHOM
30-11-2006, 08:32 AM
- don't let Jane drink too much before I get there :5shots:

H

err.................. how ?? :thinking: :speechles

HJM
30-11-2006, 08:37 AM
/help I don't know, I've been trying to figure out how to do this for years - I thought someone might have a fresh idea :thinking:

H:happy:

ps Starting to get track day fever - also praying for a dry day :sunny:

K9NG
30-11-2006, 09:08 AM
We shall be there nice and early as have to go to Dialynx in the morning.
Not long now :helmet:

HJM
30-11-2006, 09:30 AM
/help I don't know, I've been trying to figure out how to do this for years - I thought someone might have a fresh idea :thinking:

H:happy:

Do you lot mind? I resemb .................. /help



J :)

Nutter_John
30-11-2006, 09:42 AM
What did it fail on John ? And will the extra tyre, brake pad, disc wear from Combe make it worse for it's retest ?

Nothing major I just have a crack in the windscreen and they failed it for that , other than that it is perfect

:D

Spirit
30-11-2006, 09:46 AM
Nothing major I just have a crack in the windscreen and they failed it for that , other than that it is perfect


That's good news then mate, can you get it sorted under your insurance ?

With regards to Jane + drinking........I feel this is a lost cause, just don't fight it, life's too short /lol

NevGroom
30-11-2006, 10:30 AM
Sadly can't be there - Car is still in the menders - Could not face the shame of arriving in a Bee Em. Intercooler turned up yesterday - Refitting everything and final polish - Should be ready middle of next week - YAHOOOOOO!

Spirit
30-11-2006, 12:54 PM
Come along Nev, we don't mind mate.......and cadge a pax lap or two

Simon
30-11-2006, 02:08 PM
Anyone fancy a ride in a pimped up Skyline :speechles

H

......................PPsssst! Stand at Quarry to watch a Supra slid:speechles (only joking!)

K9NG
30-11-2006, 02:12 PM
......................PPsssst! Stand at Quarry to watch a Supra slid:speechles (only joking!)

Move Bi**ch get out my way I have the ass end out in the Supra and can do it all day :P /lol

HJM
30-11-2006, 02:18 PM
Now I am praying for rain so you can't drive it !

But I can still drive a 4wd Skyline whilst you drive the luxo barge :2thumbsup

H

Spirit
30-11-2006, 02:24 PM
Don't worry Heath - they sell tyres on the day......maybe worth checking they have Supra sizes in stock though /lol

Nutter_John
01-12-2006, 08:54 AM
Ok time to sign off and leave for Combe some last minute checks to do first

wallett - check
watch - check
clean underwear - nah but they will do
clothes - check
clean socks - nah but they will do
car - check

So thats enough I off into the office for a meeting then will be leaving around 10:30 ish , off to AMSoil HQ to collect some liquid gold , then at the piss up place , sorry mean hotel by 2:30 . Pissed by 3pm

Can't wait until tomorrow morning

K9NG
01-12-2006, 08:58 AM
Don't forget driving licence, sometimes they ask sometimes they don't :inquisiti

See you in the bar :thumbsup:

Spirit
01-12-2006, 09:00 AM
Don't forget your driving licence and helmet too John !

See you tonight :2thumbsup

SGHOM
01-12-2006, 10:49 AM
then at the piss up place , sorry mean hotel by 2:30 . Pissed by 3pm

Can't wait until tomorrow morning

lightweight !! /pan :2thumbsup :2thumbsup

HJM
01-12-2006, 10:50 AM
lightweight !! /pan :2thumbsup :2thumbsup


White wine and soda anyone :evilgrin:


J :)

SGHOM
01-12-2006, 10:52 AM
White wine and soda anyone :evilgrin:


J :)
The soda got binned after one session !! /pan neat.................. out of the bottle !! [ who needs a glass ! ] :5shots: :5shots: /help

HJM
01-12-2006, 10:53 AM
The soda got binned after one session !! /pan neat.................. out of the bottle !! [ who needs a glass ! ] :5shots: :5shots: /help

/haz

See you guys later :2thumbsup


J :)

Polabear
01-12-2006, 11:00 AM
Have a great day everyone, looking forward to vids and pics...:2thumbsup

SGHOM
01-12-2006, 11:14 AM
, looking forward to vids

I'll take plenty of vid, but Barry will have to upload them !! /help
I'm good..... but not that good ! :thinking:

Spirit
01-12-2006, 02:16 PM
looking forward to vids

Look out for some more from me too :2thumbsup

White Lightning
01-12-2006, 03:38 PM
I will be popping down some time in the morning. Kate has to work all day so I will shoot back up the M4 some time during the late afternoon to pick her up for the evening meal.

Nev - what time are you leaving in the morning ?

MPBVr4
01-12-2006, 04:04 PM
I should be there early in the morning to catch all the action and any available PAX laps /Banana

White Lightning
01-12-2006, 05:45 PM
Sadly can't be there - Car is still in the menders - Could not face the shame of arriving in a Bee Em. Intercooler turned up yesterday - Refitting everything and final polish - Should be ready middle of next week - YAHOOOOOO!

Ahh. Just saw this post.

Nev - if you want to jump in with me you are more than welcome.

NevGroom
01-12-2006, 06:41 PM
I have my daughter with me at the moment and apparently we're getting her a new mobile phone tomorrow!!:speechles

Thanks for the offer though - Have to arrange a Berkshire meet in the New Year!!!

Nutter_John
01-12-2006, 07:46 PM
Well The people have started to gather at the hotel , been in the bar since 2pm only had about 3 pints as I'm a lightweight . Will not tell how may LARGE wines Jane has had ;)

BraindG
01-12-2006, 08:36 PM
I'll take plenty of vid, but Barry will have to upload them !! /help


No worries, im assuming its all working now, with the new recorder?

HF ppl!!! dont get to bladdererererered!:2thumbsup :5shots: :5shots:

Lillywotsername
01-12-2006, 09:22 PM
Will not tell how may LARGE wines Jane has had ;)

Yeh.... thats because Jane will put you too shame, I bet she is still sober and you are slurring your words;) ;) /pan /pan :iloveyou: :iloveyou:

Just hope you all have a great time and the weather holds out for you all. Wish we could be there with you all, but as we can't......./grouphug

White Lightning
01-12-2006, 10:57 PM
I have my daughter with me at the moment and apparently we're getting her a new mobile phone tomorrow!!:speechles

Thanks for the offer though - Have to arrange a Berkshire meet in the New Year!!!

No worries. Have fun mobile shopping :2thumbsup

BraindG
03-12-2006, 12:09 AM
When are the troops due back? :inquisiti

Alex
03-12-2006, 12:29 AM
When are the troops due back? :inquisiti

Why are you bored Barry? Not enough people to play with? :happy:

BraindG
03-12-2006, 12:30 AM
Why are you bored Barry? Not enough people to play with? :happy:
yeah, but, no but.. yeah... but.. no... just wondering really :inquisiti

MPBVr4
03-12-2006, 10:04 AM
A great day tracking was had by all. For once the weather was brilliant. Cold but sunny. VR4's making up the biggest single make collection.

The track was very greasy on the first session with Simon being overtaken by everyone. By the second session the racing line was starting to dry out. I was fortunate to get a PAX lap with Simon on this one - bags more grip this time.

Another brilliant day out with a great bunch of peeps. Thanks to everyone, in particular Nutter John, Jimbo( it was interesting to see the difference between a manual and tip "box")and Simon in the AWSOME Skyline for PAX laps.:happy: :happy:

I'm sure the rest will be along later when the headaches subside, to tell more

Nutter_John
03-12-2006, 10:34 AM
Yep it was a great day , the company was good ( wish i could say the same for the food - cold mushrooms are not on the menu ) .

Must admit I do like Combe as a circuit and will be back next year to trash the pants of the car again

now the hard bit , when is the next track session did someone say January :D

Kieran
03-12-2006, 10:38 AM
Glad to see you had a great time! So Malc, in your opinion, what are the differences between the manual and the tip, and which works better on track?

Nutter_John
03-12-2006, 10:40 AM
I would say Auto given the longer legs of the drive , but I'd still keep my manual for the track as I much preffer the engine breaking

White Lightning
03-12-2006, 01:00 PM
Yeah, a great time was had by all. I've only just got out of bed though as I had a couple of drinks and we didn't get home until 1.30am as the bl**dy M4 was closed :thinking:

I managed to get a few pax laps myself. Two with Pete, one with John and one with Jimbo (cheers guys :2thumbsup ) . As said by others it was quite greasy in the morning but had dried out nicely later in the day.

Seeing Heath "schmoking" the tyres in the Supra was a bit of shock :thumbsup:

Paul's GTiR was very quick on track. Unfortunately, it decided to blow it's turbo and chew the alternator belt which was real shame.

Meal was ok. The main course was nice but as said by John the frozen garlic mushrooms didn't go down too well !

HJM
03-12-2006, 02:42 PM
What can I say - yet another fantastic weekend - thanks a million to everyone who joined in :2thumbsup Shame about the awful meal last night, but it didn't dampen our spirits and we seemed to get half our drinks free!!

I didn't get many pics as I actually took to the track as a passenger for the first time since RT2!! Thanks Jimbo and Simon for the loan of your front seats - that Skyline is just incredible - I was heard to say many times last night that it was the best 15 minutes of my life - much to Heath's disgust :happy:

I think Simon was trying to scare me, but it was just awesome, drifting on almost every corner and even taking to the grass briefly :iloveyou:

After the first two sessions, Heath abandoned the leggie for the Supra and drove it for the rest of the day. Derek and Pete have some excellent footage of the tyre smoking incident :pimp2:

As for the next one - who knows when or where but the HJM's have finished for 2006 - here's to 2007 :2thumbsup

J :)

MPBVr4
03-12-2006, 02:53 PM
Glad to see you had a great time! So Malc, in your opinion, what are the differences between the manual and the tip, and which works better on track?

As John said the tip has longer "legs" enabling you to carry a bit more speed thru the corners. Having said that the manual gives a feeling of more control
with engine braking etc. With higher final ratio I would prefer manual. Also, as I'm sure John will reiterate AYC is VERY useful when it's greasy. I was with him on the first session, he was getting massive understeer with LSD only. I was with him later in the day on a dry track and it had plenty grip then with very stable cornering.

For fun though, try Simon with 4 wheel drive switched off, side ways out of Quarry FANTASTIC:thumbsup:

HJM
03-12-2006, 02:59 PM
A few piccies..............

Simon
03-12-2006, 03:35 PM
A Supra driven in anger :2thumbsup well done Heath.......you DRIFTER you! your car didnt hang about even with standard brakes :pimp2: We all said you were driving for your life! :happy:

It was a great day, damp/greasy morning which i didnt enjoy with my knackered tyres on...all i could see was the tale ends of the VR-4's going into the distance along with the GTiR /Steeringw

As the track dried, we got a little faster....Great things happened on track......Jane crying/laughing, i never did find out which she was doing.....................me leaving a "Heath" set of wheel tracks across a section of grass!......................Jimbo shooting past me at god knows what speed and locking the wheels through the chicane!:pimp2: ....................a Seat ibiza spinning in front of us.......................me trying to keep up with the Supra:inquisiti ..............................Heath :pimp2: smoking his tyres!!!!!!!! (bring on the video..awesome sight (days of thunder moment trying to drive through the smoke:2thumbsup .........................."racing" Paul & Derek in the GTiR with us ending up over taking each other on every other corner!!!!/pan :evilgrin: (still smiling now!)........................following Pete round at speed:evilgrin: ..........................the list goes on!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I need to get a bullet cam sorted for next year..................(wish list!)

Great to meet with everyone friday and saturday for the social side of things :2thumbsup thats me finished for this year ....time/money/energy

HJM
03-12-2006, 03:40 PM
me leaving a "Heath" set of wheel tracks across a section of grass!

You mean these ones :inquisiti


J :)

Kieran
03-12-2006, 03:43 PM
Awesome pictures - love the one of the back of Jimbo's car with the smoke haze - Oh yes!:2thumbsup

Simon
03-12-2006, 03:43 PM
we didn't collect the cone! must try harder!!!!!!!!!!!! cant wait to see pics/vids and other stories:2thumbsup

HJM
03-12-2006, 04:47 PM
Rest of my pics are HERE (http://hjm.smugmug.com/gallery/2200034/1/114448640)

If you want full size ones, let me know :2thumbsup

J :)

White Lightning
03-12-2006, 04:56 PM
Jimbo - I am guessing this is what that marshall was referring too ...

Nick VR4
03-12-2006, 05:10 PM
Rest of my pics are HERE (http://hjm.smugmug.com/gallery/2200034/1/114448640)

If you want full size ones, let me know :2thumbsup

J :)

Great Pics again :2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

Kieran
03-12-2006, 05:21 PM
Jimbo - I am guessing this is what that marshall was referring too ...

Did Jimbo get his wrists slapped? /Devil5

Spirit
03-12-2006, 05:35 PM
Another awesome weekend. Thanks a million to everyone who came and made it yet another special event in the CVR4 history books.

A lot has already been mentioned, but certainly Heath's "smoking" is one that will remain in the memory, as will the moment I left it a little late overtaking an Elise into Camp and Wayne and I held on hoping the tyres would grip enough for me to make it around......and yes I was slapped by the marshalls at the end. They said they were going to black flag me but I was too close to Heath for them to be able too....../lol !

Jane - yet again the pix are brillant - thank you and :iloveyou: :iloveyou: :iloveyou:

My coolant issue may be resolved with the flush......did have some of it coming out of the expansion tank cap and overflow pipe.....but this morning had loss less than an inch so seems ok. Had a moment though over Avon Rise in the last session. I braked where I nornally do, and the car violently moved left then right, but managed to correct it before Quarry claimed another victim. Andy was with me, and initially thought I had braked too early on the rise, but looked down to see the dreaded ABS and red AYC lights were on......opps ! This is what happened before on the way to RT3.......and was expensive ! Thankfully that seems to have cleared now since I got back.

Thanks also to the CVR4 Track Instructor......Mr Tew, for sitting in the suicide seat with Shaz for a session........rather him than me......./lol

Overall then, a fabulous weekend, great track action and brilliant company.

The Vee
03-12-2006, 05:40 PM
Wasn't there for most of the action - M40 was shut so it took an extra 2 hours to get there. Did get a pax ride with Pete - thanks mate - but were all called off early as one of the marshalls thought a car was losing oil. Turned out it wasn't but too late. Did see Heath's new tactic of smoking out everything behind him, and the smell of rubber!!!
All in all another great weekend with awesome company - thanks to all:2thumbsup

Spirit
03-12-2006, 05:41 PM
Hunting the Porsche Cayman down in the first session......got him eventually but he didn't want to give way to my lowly VR4 /Grrr

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There was some close action ! Got killed by this 370bhp Golf

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Looks like the rear wheel has daylight under it to me /lol

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Kieran
03-12-2006, 05:45 PM
Hunting the Porsche Cayman down in the first session......got him eventually but he didn't want to give way to my lowly VR4 /Grrr

That's the only thing that bothers me about 'mixed' trackdays - If I was being deliberatlely obstructed by something, I would start to get annoyed by it! /grr

Did you get by eventually, or did he roadblock your session?

The Vee
03-12-2006, 05:46 PM
Just had a look - not many pictures J ?????/pan
Excellent stuff as always:2thumbsup

HJM
03-12-2006, 05:49 PM
Just had a look - not many pictures J ?????/pan
Excellent stuff as always:2thumbsup

I only took 186 - thats less than half my usual output :embarasse

J :)

Spirit
03-12-2006, 05:53 PM
Did you get by eventually, or did he roadblock your session?

IIRC he was in the way for a couple of laps, but I followed track etiquette and did not try to force my way passed him until he indicated to allow me by, but admit by then I had said a few expletives. There were a couple of Elise's that also seemed to think they needed to be in front of us......but they duly learn't otherwise too :evilgrin:

Lillywotsername
03-12-2006, 06:37 PM
Sounds like you all had a great time anyway.... and another good CVR4 meet. Loved the photos and I hope not oo much damage was done to cars:2thumbsup



we seemed to get half our drinks free!!


Must have saved you a fortune Jane:iloveyou: :laugh:

HJM
03-12-2006, 06:53 PM
Must have saved you a fortune Jane:iloveyou: :laugh:

Nah, just meant we drank even more :5shots:

J :)

SGHOM
03-12-2006, 08:10 PM
No worries, im assuming its all working now, with the new recorder?

:

you aint got the software for it at yrs have you Barry ?? cant find it ? :thinking: :thinking:

K9NG
03-12-2006, 08:37 PM
What another great weekend :2thumbsup had great fun on track battling with Heath in the Supra /notworthy and also Simon toying with me in the Skyline :rolleyes3

The end of the day for me was when the Pulsar decided to chew it's alternator belt after quarry so I decided to come into to the pits.
As myself and Derek pulled up the clouds of smoke suggested that I had blown the turbo /pan
Luckily had my support vehicle and Mr AA kindly took the car home :thumbsup:
"I hav'nt been on track, honest"

As for the new Drifter :pimp2: :2thumbsup

Pity about the meal :thumbsdow but, it made up for it in free drinks :givemebee /thankyou
Great pics Jane I did'nt realise you took any /Poms

Heres to next year :2thumbsup

Maggie
03-12-2006, 09:15 PM
Hi Thanks ALL for making my first ever track day so awsome (Hope its the first of many) Thanks also Heath Paul and Jimbo for pax laps all i can say is WOW amazing ....! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I have made my 24yr old son green with ENVY

Big Big thank You Derek..........................

Spirit
03-12-2006, 09:17 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Maggie, and it was great to meet you.

See you at the next one.....oh, and how was the wine last night ? :evilgrin:

HJM
03-12-2006, 09:22 PM
Hi Thanks ALL for making my first ever track day so awsome (Hope its the first of many) Thanks also Heath Paul and Jimbo for pax laps all i can say is WOW amazing ....! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! I have made my 24yr old son green with ENVY

Big Big thank You Derek..........................


Great to meet you Maggie and glad we didn't scare you off :2thumbsup

J :)

SGHOM
03-12-2006, 09:57 PM
Big Big thank You Derek..........................

have a guess who will be driving my car on track next year ?? :speechles /help /help
:iloveyou:

HJM
03-12-2006, 10:13 PM
Ok - here's a little write up from yesterday's action.......:zzz: :zzz: :zzz:

Sorry try again tomorrow when I'm not falling asleep /help

H

Kieran
03-12-2006, 10:32 PM
have a guess who will be driving my car on track next year ?? :speechles /help /help
:iloveyou:

How cool is that! Good of yer, Maggie!

Maggie
03-12-2006, 10:33 PM
Glad you enjoyed it Maggie, and it was great to meet you.

See you at the next one.....oh, and how was the wine last night ? :evilgrin:
Not sure I only got half a glass
:(

SGHOM
03-12-2006, 10:35 PM
Not sure I only got half a glass
:(

:happy: :happy:
did I drink the rest ?? :5shots: :5shots: :afro:

Maggie
03-12-2006, 10:42 PM
:happy: :happy:
did I drink the rest ?? :5shots: :5shots: :afro:
YEP: :happy: :dizzy2:

HJM
03-12-2006, 11:37 PM
Ok - here's a little write up from yesterday's action.......:zzz: :zzz: :zzz:

Sorry try again tomorrow when I'm not falling asleep /help

H

Ah, poor baby is tired - I have tomorrow off /Nuuu


J :)

Jimbo
04-12-2006, 01:47 AM
Thanks everyone for the ever-brilliant company on the latest excellent track weekend. I'm not sure that I have ever enjoyed driving Combe as much as this - the usual problems with car didn't present themselves and really inspired me to push harder than I think I've ever pushed it before - although it does look like we have a new problem now. Might be time to retire the VR4 from trackdays and get something hardcore - I need to keep Heath, Simon and Paul honest ;) :pimp2:

Have a good xmas folks, see you at the next one /Steeringw

Spirit
04-12-2006, 09:14 AM
Just had a look at some of the bullet cam footage and unfortunately it's not up to it's normal standard. I had connection issues throughout the day, meaning some parts were not recorded properly, and with the sun so low there is a fair bit of bleed in places.......so it's gonna take a little more time to edit this time, so please bear with me as I away until Weds, and I will try to make the best of a bad job.

WildCards
04-12-2006, 10:11 AM
Might be time to retire the VR4 from trackdays and get something hardcore - I need to keep Heath, Simon and Paul honest ;) :pimp2:

4x4 Mundane perchance?

MPBVr4
04-12-2006, 10:51 AM
Thanks everyone for the ever-brilliant company on the latest excellent track weekend. I'm not sure that I have ever enjoyed driving Combe as much as this - the usual problems with car didn't present themselves and really inspired me to push harder than I think I've ever pushed it before - although it does look like we have a new problem now. Might be time to retire the VR4 from trackdays and get something hardcore - I need to keep Heath, Simon and Paul honest ;) :pimp2:

Have a good xmas folks, see you at the next one /Steeringw

Oh.............. you were pushing it alright !! Thanks for the ride:happy:

What's the new problem? Seemed OK....no great, on track

HJM
04-12-2006, 10:56 AM
Just had a look at some of the bullet cam footage and unfortunately it's not up to it's normal standard. I had connection issues throughout the day, meaning some parts were not recorded properly, and with the sun so low there is a fair bit of bleed in places.......so it's gonna take a little more time to edit this time, so please bear with me as I away until Weds, and I will try to make the best of a bad job.

And our footage looks a lot like Mallory /pan /pan /pan

J :)

Spirit
04-12-2006, 12:52 PM
I am officially very sad.....I have my laptop and Archos in my bag to see if I get time to do any tonight at the hotel /help

HJM
04-12-2006, 12:55 PM
I am officially very sad.....I have my laptop and Archos in my bag to see if I get time to do any tonight at the hotel /help


/haz Not sad Pete, dedicated /notworthy


J :)

Nutter_John
04-12-2006, 01:05 PM
/haz Not sad Pete, dedicated /notworthy


J :)


No Jane

Pete is very sad he should be in the bar :D

Spirit
04-12-2006, 01:08 PM
Pete is very sad he should be in the bar :D

That's why I have taken it.......it doesn't look like there is any pub. It's a Travelodge with a Little Chef and that's about it - need an early night anyway as my left eye is all red and weepy today, and Conor is off school ill with the cold/flu......and got to do a 9 hour course/exam tomorrow and then drive home 4 hours afterwards /Grrr

HJM
04-12-2006, 09:00 PM
Well, what can I say a truly fabulous way to finish the year :2thumbsup Thanks boys and girls for making it such a fun weekend :iloveyou:

Don't think I've laughed so much in a car.

True to form (with fellow giggler Paul in the suicide seat :happy: ), I reaquainted myself with the grass at Combe a couple of times - a first in the Supra I hasten to add ! That's what happens when you forget to turn the traction control off and start fighting it - well that's my excuse :thinking:

Ok, so now the smoking incident - it was the tyres !!!

I think I got carried away with practicing my power slides out of the corners as derek's video will show :2thumbsup

What it doesn't show is the massive tank slapper which occured immediately afterwards :p The car shot off to the right - I says to Jimbo "Oh Sh1t" and then we laugh our socks off as soon as I recover it snaking down the road - possibly the most entertaining exiting of a corner I have ever done.

Thankfully this last session was ended early, otherwise I may have been tempted to repeat it :evilgrin:

What I can't understand is why more Supras aren't tracked - the car was simply awesome/pan

I will definitely be using it more on track in 2007!!!!

H

SGHOM
04-12-2006, 09:21 PM
I think I got carried away with practicing my power slides out of the corners as derek's video will show :2thumbsup




H

video's will be uploaded shortly. [ wont they barry ? ] :happy:

BraindG
04-12-2006, 09:31 PM
video's will be uploaded shortly. [ wont they barry ? ] :happy:
yeah, need to install adobe premiere, and defrag before i start though.... but i have all your videos on my machine now..

Kieran
04-12-2006, 11:58 PM
What I can't understand is why more Supras aren't tracked - the car was simply awesome/pan

I will definitely be using it more on track in 2007!!!!

H

Hmm! Doesn't surprise me! /yes

So - is the Leggle now retired from trackday abuse?

HJM
05-12-2006, 08:54 AM
No the Leggie is still going to be used (VR4's were designed for and like abuse :2thumbsup ), especially for the Ring as the weather can be variable and fitting all that luggage, etc would be a squeeze in the Supra :thinking:

H

Kieran
05-12-2006, 11:29 AM
No the Leggie is still going to be used (VR4's were designed for and like abuse :2thumbsup )

Aaaah, yeah, that's a good point.

Abuse? No! Abuse is bad! Bad Bad Bad!/pan

SGHOM
05-12-2006, 05:40 PM
What it doesn't show is the massive tank slapper which occured immediately afterwards :p

H

wanna bet Heath ?? :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin: