scutter
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:27 AM |
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Abingdon trackday July
After having a good time at Lydden, I'd thought I'd try another this time closer to home.
Anyone fancy joining me at Abingdon on the 24th July? from what i can gather they book up quite quickly so the normal "I'll hold out to
see if it rains" doesn't normally work.
Linky , Cost is £119 and noise limit is 100dB.
If enough interest i'll drop them a line to see about discounts.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 10:30 AM |
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Hi Dan, yup I should be ok for that. Unfortunately my pal with the towing rig can't make that date so I'd have to drive the car there, but
it's a lot nearer than Lydden, so not too bad.
About time AA relay earned their cash anyway......
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whitestu
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 12:13 PM |
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I fancy coming along, but the noise limit worries me. Any idea how strict they are?
Stu
[Edited on 22/6/09 by whitestu]
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GaryM
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 01:09 PM |
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I could be tempted.
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scutter
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 07:53 PM |
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Stu, I can ask about at the local 7 club and see, also you could get your flask back, might even fill it for you
Goeff, I won't be trailering there, but my towcar and trailer are only 20min away if anything bad happens.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 08:44 PM |
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Thanks for the trailering offer Dan.
It shouldn't be necessary though, as the AA breakdown booklet states (rather surprisingly...!) that trackdays are covered by their scheme. With
my current lack of decent oil pressure I might be testing that out...
You can put me down as a 'definite' for the day though.....
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JUD
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 09:45 PM |
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Dan, count me in on this. Only proviso will be if a blagged day at Cadwell conflicts.
Cheers
Martin
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whitestu
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 07:37 AM |
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quote:
Stu, I can ask about at the local 7 club and see, also you could get your flask back, might even fill it for you
Thanks Dan
I've got a Db meter at home, just not sure how accurate it is. I'll have a go at measuring it this weekend. If all is OK I'm up for
it assuming I can get the day off.
Stu
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scutter
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 03:55 PM |
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Bugger, the usual suspects again, that'll be me at the back again 
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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JUD
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 06:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scutter
Bugger, the usual suspects again, that'll be me at the back again
ATB Dan.
Get Cheffy to stick some wheels on one of his chassis... you will be quicker than that ! 
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scutter
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| posted on 23/6/09 at 07:27 PM |
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Worry is it might corner better then my car.
I've Emailed Motorsport events to ask about discounts, still awaiting a reply.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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Jasper
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 04:00 PM |
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Just been pointed to this thread after starting a new one. Hope to be doing this with a mate in his Caterham as well, just got to sort out a few bits
first, maybe book it tomorrow.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 04:15 PM |
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quote:
Just been pointed to this thread after starting a new one. Hope to be doing this with a mate in his Caterham as well, just got to sort out a few bits
first, maybe book it tomorrow.
......your remarks about the circuit may be worth repeating here Jasper, might encourage a few more 'maybe's' to have a go.....
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Jasper
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 06:17 PM |
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Ok, so as I was saying in the thread I just deleted:
Airfield track days are an excellent way to drive your car in a way you wouldn't necessarily do on the road, without the somewhat daunting
prospect of driving on a proper racing circuit. I know the first time I went around Donny and Brands the pulse rate was pretty high, not wanting to
end up in the gravel and getting the tow truck out, or hitting a solid barrier.
Airfield are brilliant as there's nothing to hit, just acres of flat grass beyond the already very wide expanse of tarmac/concrete. The worse
thing your going to hit is a cone, and as there no overtaking around corners the chances of taking somebody else are are minimal.
So you can spend the day getting use to getting the rear end sideways and finding the limits of handling, braking, etc without any real risks to
yourself, other people or your car, or your license for that matter.
And you tend to get more novices at airfield days, as the more experience people move onto circuits.
So if your thinking about taking your car off road, then they really are the best place to start, and until your driven a seven like it was meant to
be driven you really don't know what you're missing.
One last thing, if your worried about your car and tires and brakes etc, don't, our cars are so light it doesn't have a huge impact on
tire and brake wear, much less so than in a tin-top.
Hope that gets a few more of you thinking about having a go.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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scutter
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 07:32 PM |
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Sweet, we'll see you there Jasper, I've yet to see the new beast.
To add to Jaspers comments, you've no need to limit yourselfs to 7's. Any car can be fun just look at the current bunch of clios and
fiestas that are having a great time and seeing what the old hot hatch can do.
If your worried about the track on airfield check out this
youtube link taken from a westy only 6 days ago.
I've had a responce from MSE about discounts it reads as follows;
Hi Daniel,
Many thanks for the email and we would of course be thrilled to have a group of you at one of our events. I am sure you appreciate our events are
very good value for money and therefore we cannot offer a discount on the event price however for groups of 10 or more we offer a free lesson worth
£20 for each main driver.
Our Abingdon event in July is filling fast, I would therefore suggest that if you would like a group of you to book in let me know how many of you
there are and I can hold the places for you.
I hope this and if you require any additional information please do not hesitate to contact me.
Kindest regards,
Natasha
So, come on you lot. ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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Jasper
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 08:25 PM |
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Not looking so good for me now, got a work thing booked, gonna try and get out of it.....
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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JUD
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 09:36 PM |
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Watched the vid. Looks good.
Dan, what's the plan - are you going to block some places or should we do our own thing? If you are booking it then you will need to see how we
sort payment. Would be easiest if we all paid separately - if you get to your 10 headcount then we can give names to the organisers and sort the
tuition on the day.
If you are worried about speed then stick Cheffy in with me
Cheers
Martin
ETA: Should know about Cadwell this weekend.
[Edited on 25/6/09 by JUD]
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Jasper
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 01:16 PM |
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Ditched the work commitment and just paid my fee, yeehah ... it's been a few years since the last one and I'm seriously looking forward to
it.
Hopefully I'll be able to raise the £380 I need before then to get it rolling roaded and properly set up, otherwise I'll just be running
the base map which won't be anyhting like as much fun.
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 02:49 PM |
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I'm really tempted with this(just checked availability) just a bit worried about the noise limit, is it a drive by limit?
i have a road legal Akropovic can but i don't know how loud it is!
not taken the mnr on track and it has to be done
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dan__wright
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 02:56 PM |
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i would but cars not ready for track yet
need to swap the diff, get a new end can, get it mapped & some sump mods before i can get out there
[Edited on 26/6/09 by dan__wright]
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Jasper
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 03:34 PM |
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You've got 4 weeks man, what's the problem
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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scutter
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 03:50 PM |
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I've confirmed my booking.
Dan, can you not find a helpful person with a noise meter? Your ZX10 will have enough power no matter what the diff, that just leaves to sump, sure a
mornings work
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 04:26 PM |
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Just made my booking. I called myself a novice as I haven't been here before - if that doesn't work out hopefully I can change that on the
day. Which group do you guys go for?
[Edited on 26/6/09 by GeoffT]
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dan__wright
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 05:47 PM |
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how fast a track is it? Top out at 102 at the mo, got the diff just need the bolt on shafts and hubs. Sump is a billet job so will be expensive, map
really needs doing as its way off and im well over the noise limit i have a meter and its bad lol. Im away next week but then im off 4 a week. Will
see what i can do!
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scutter
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 05:50 PM |
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Geoff, i've booked Novice as well.
Dan, your more than welcome to try my R1 can out as i've just ask Mr907 to knock an silencer up for me.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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