captain Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Anybody fancy joining in the fun?? Track day. Possibility of open-pit in the afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Depending on work commitments, I have a pair of rear tyres that could do with finishing up in a blaze/haze of glory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Depending on work commitments, I have a pair of rear tyres that could do with finishing up in a blaze/haze of glory. Just do it. Have you been before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 I've not done a track day at Combe. I've done airfield days, I'm a season ticket holder at CCC and I've been a passenger around CCC on a TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Any more details please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Tempted, but I'll still be in Cyprus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Any more details please? £170 for the day - very well marshalled and quick. 15 minutes every hour until 17:30 so 7-8 sessions if busy or 4 sessions in morning and open-pit in afternoon if quiet. 1:26:3 to beat................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Where do I sign up? I'd love to come along Diary is free as well Count me in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Where do I sign up? I'd love to come along Diary is free as well Count me in. Free to watch. Link if you want to "play" http://www.castlecombecircuit.co.uk/trackdays/dates.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Link if you want to "play" O Errr I'm worried now, I'm only coming if the big boys play nice! At least I won't need a camera while I'm on track In Front!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted June 8, 2011 Author Share Posted June 8, 2011 Link if you want to "play" O Errr I'm worried now, I'm only coming if the big boys play nice! At least I won't need a camera while I'm on track In Front!!! I'm only a danger to myself - and Minis. Been off a few times chasing those buggers.................. 7:54:35 for the fun: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLeotYbXBxI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6J8hfNJeyw&NR=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 OK I'm booked Looking forwards to this! BTW Captain did I mention I'm S/C? viewtopic.php?f=9&t=49962&start=30 Over to Ebay buy a cheap video camera now as I happen to know you are very familiar with this track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 OK I'm booked Looking forwards to this! BTW Captain did I mention I'm S/C? viewtopic.php?f=9&t=49962&start=30 Over to Ebay buy a cheap video camera now as I happen to know you are very familiar with this track! Top man. Make sure you get a backward-facing camera otherwise I'll never be seen........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Top man. Make sure you get a backward-facing camera otherwise I'll never be seen........... I Think track knowledge may play a part here ..... That an me being whimp on the loud pedal - I only got an SC fo bragging rights down the pub and I don't even drink Wht time are you leaving / aiming to arrive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Top man. Make sure you get a backward-facing camera otherwise I'll never be seen........... I Think track knowledge may play a part here ..... That an me being whimp on the loud pedal - I only got an SC fo bragging rights down the pub and I don't even drink Wht time are you leaving / aiming to arrive? Leave home at 7 to get there for 8 and on the track between 9 and 9:45 depending on session allocation. Don't forget to strip car at home and wear something long-sleeved and no shorts. PM me if you want some CC tips. But I am an estate agent and I might tell some porkies........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I see you changed the thread title - This is not a race But you are going to EAT MY DUST Caveat - Unless you do the fastest lap in which case - Its because it was raining and/or The sun was in my eyes and/or I was saving my tyres and/or I had a headache and/or I was low on fuel and/or the Brakes didn't feel right. But most likley I just can't drive very well (but we won't admit that aye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez @ H-Dev Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'm really temped by this. Already going to Goodwood tomorrow, Cadwell on the 20th and Donington on the 25th... But I do love Combe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordGrover Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 It's a hard life innit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez @ H-Dev Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 its not so bad. Mainly product testing Last year we did very few trackdays, just trying to put that right this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 I see you changed the thread title - This is not a race But you are going to EAT MY DUST Caveat - Unless you do the fastest lap in which case - Its because it was raining and/or The sun was in my eyes and/or I was saving my tyres and/or I had a headache and/or I was low on fuel and/or the Brakes didn't feel right. But most likley I just can't drive very well (but we won't admit that aye? Of course not a race. Just a hell of a lot of fun. Pity all the SW and Wales and Midlands garage queens will be too busy polishing their door hinges to come along............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Pity all the SW and Wales and Midlands garage queens will be too busy polishing their door hinges to come along............. Come on you lot your not going to let Captain get away with that are you or are you just going reach for your Carnuba wax ??? Jez - I'm sure you need to "test" some more products Ordered a £7.00 Ebay keyring cam last night if its any good might get another so I can have 1 back 1 front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I see you changed the thread title - This is not a race But you are going to EAT MY DUST Caveat - Unless you do the fastest lap in which case - Its because it was raining and/or The sun was in my eyes and/or I was saving my tyres and/or I had a headache and/or I was low on fuel and/or the Brakes didn't feel right. But most likley I just can't drive very well (but we won't admit that aye? Of course not a race. Just a hell of a lot of fun. Pity all the SW and Wales and Midlands garage queens will be too busy polishing their door hinges to come along............. I'll bring the post van Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 I Just got the paper work for this in the post today Then I read it "Please take your Bike for noise testing on arrival" - I will need to go and buy a bike now!! The other bit of paper says "thank you for booking a car day..." I called them - "we may have sent you the wrong paper work" You Think? Not a problem he's emailed someone to call me Monday and sort it all out so I'm sure it will all be good in the end. Going to take the belts of the car and grind the cam cover down now I may not make the 7th with a working car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Here you go you two – these are for the aftermath – plenty more on justgofaster.com Brake excuses:  "I had brake fade"  "I've still got my ABS swiched on"  "I haven't got ABS"  "That armco was put in a really, really silly spot"  "I've only got AP 4-pots"  "My brakes are rusty"  "My front brake pads were granulating"  "A can of Pepsi rolled under my brake pedal"  "I thought I'd try Greenstuff pads"  "My pads aren't up to temperature"  "I forgot to adjust my brake limiter"  "The bias is 3% too much to the rear for this circuit" Suspension excuses:  My geometry is out"  "It's FWD, so had to fight understeer around the corners"  "It's RWD, so had to fight oversteer around the corners"  "It's 4WD, lots of traction but lost loads of power because of transmission losses"  "My chrome 24s are rubbing my arches"  "Suspension droop"  "There is something wrong with my hubs"  "My steering wheel is off centre"  "My suspension is not totally spot on after that axe incident"  "The newly fitted droplinks dropped off" -  "I was going so fast, the fluid in my rear dampers boiled and I had to slow to back off""  "The suspension geometry is too good"  "The DCCD was set to open, resulting in snap oversteer"  "MO30 suspension only allows 0.9* max negative camber"  "I was still on 'road' settings"  "My rear end feels wobbly"  "I had chronic understeer caused by my 120kg passenger"  "I felt a wobble" - Tyre excuses:  "My race tyres were sitting at the dealer's warehouse too long"  "I had cold tyres"  "My tyres were too hot"  "Front left was 1/4psi too soft"  "Mah spinnaz busted"  "I've got the wrong tyres on"  "My tyres have gone off"  "I'm scrubbing in new tyres"  "My tyres are too scrubbed"  "I have Avon ZZ1's fitted"  "I was saving my tyres"  "Someone stole a valve cap and unbalanced the wheel"  "My tuner couldn't get hold of LingLongs in time"  "I was slow because my front tyres were 1psi under optimum"  "These tyres from ebay are dangerous"  "I ****ing hate my Michelin PS2's"  "I saw the Evo's weaving down the straight and decided to show them how a real man warms his tyres" The failsafe – “I was on a cool down lap†Mr T's favourite "That R35 was holding me up for 1/2 the lap" My favourite "Those f*cking minis were ganging up on me" Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Would love to attend this but on holiday that week. Best of luck Captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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