DaJimstar Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hi, I am not ashamed to admit, I would like proper racing lessons in my 350z as I know I need to learn how to drive the car properly on its limit (not on the road) at airfield days etc. Does anyone know any teachers in all things racing line, transmission, breaking and steering when it comes to performance cars.. I am reqdy for an OB1.. Thanks...p.s any one intrested in group buy etc.. just let me know.. fun and learning.. every days a school day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Club MSV do performance car driving days at a few locations around the UK (Oulton, Cadwell, Snetterton and Brands Hatch) where you have track time too. I'm wanting to do the Oulton one later this month as I know that I've still not learned to get the most out of the car. It's £400 at Oulton which is a bit steep but think it'll be worth it Linky: http://www.clubmsv.co.uk/car-home/driver-training.aspx S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Pm ebized and glrnet, they both had driver training days recently and both were hugely positive about the day and learnt a lot. Not cheap mind but worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Here you go:- http://www.catdrivertraining.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 thanks guys thats amazing.. Squee, if you fancy getting a few and see if we could group buy, etc. I am happy to help, but am a newb so dont know if I am allowed etc.. etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 thanks guys thats amazing.. Squee, if you fancy getting a few and see if we could group buy, etc. I am happy to help, but am a newb so dont know if I am allowed etc.. etc.. Everyone is allowed as long as it's done properly. What the team expects is written at the top of the Group buy section of the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 thats np.. I knew there would be rules. I will simply follow, thanks for highlighting to me.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 thats np.. I knew there would be rules. I will simply follow, thanks for highlighting to me.. Nothing complicated, just basically keep people in the loop and don't be a d*ck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 I will keep people firmly posted... & I wont be a t**l.. Proper rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'd be interested in hearing some more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 cool, I will do some digging and keep you all posted.. I will post here and PM just in case... Lets see if we can get a group bye.. so we can do this better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planetsurfer2 Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 +1000 for http://www.catdrivertraining.co.uk/ Colin will teach you more in two hours than you will in a lifetime by yourself. Spend the money on this before your fanny about with your car. Doing the performance course in your own car is the best way of learning the limits of your car (You'll be amazed at the grip a Z has braking and cornering) Thoroughly recommend the "Drifting & Over Grip Limit Handling" course as well. I made my co-pilot do the courses as well, now she drives better than me Can't recommend Colin enough. (Don't know if I'll forgive him for teaching a girl to drive my car faster than me though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 group bye = Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 I stand corrected.. Group Bye, changes to Group Buy.. Not doing well with not being a d*ck.. and it was only 1 of 2 rules.. .. Genuinely I am useless at spelling since young, I expect no mercy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllyB Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I'd be interested in this too....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FooFighter Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I did the Driver Development Programme day at Kenilworth with Carolyn Barker earlier this year. It was a great mix of circuit driving and going sideways on special low friction skid areas. I've found my road driving has come on a lot as a result of the day (mainly looking much further ahead). I'd echo the comments about the value of this sort of training. It's also a lot of fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 +loads ref Colin at CAT, I couldn't believe how much more the Zed had to give Ebized was fairly impressed too We were both sensible to ensure that our courses were Chrimbo/birthday presents from our "co-pilots" +1000 for http://www.catdrivertraining.co.uk/ Colin will teach you more in two hours than you will in a lifetime by yourself. Spend the money on this before your fanny about with your car. Doing the performance course in your own car is the best way of learning the limits of your car (You'll be amazed at the grip a Z has braking and cornering) Thoroughly recommend the "Drifting & Over Grip Limit Handling" course as well. I made my co-pilot do the courses as well, now she drives better than me Can't recommend Colin enough. (Don't know if I'll forgive him for teaching a girl to drive my car faster than me though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Highly recommended viewtopic.php?f=13&t=60136&hilit=millbrook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 + (Don't know if I'll forgive him for teaching a girl to drive my car faster than me though!) Ha ha No shame in that mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Walshy (Andy Walsh) is the man to go for, ex-F1 test driver, mad as a box of very Welsh frogs, will teach you things you didn't know were possible (including how to defeat the brake distribution on the Zed without pulling fuses!). Top guy, can't recommend him enough. www.carlimits.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomS Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 Definitely interested if you can get something round the North West, ie Oulton Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 Walshy (Andy Walsh) is the man to go for, ex-F1 test driver, mad as a box of very Welsh frogs, Top guy, can't recommend him enough. http://www.carlimits.com Sounds very interesting indeed, welsh mad frogs, F1, Top Guy, what’s not to like... Something called work is in the way today so I will send some e-mails and comms to those recommended and see what deals we can get. I will keep everyone fully posted... will send comms tonight and as soon as I have some ideas on figures, deals to numbers ratio, availability etc. Keep the recommendations coming please.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 For the first time try a track taster day, yesterday at cadwell park it was £25 for a couple of hours instruction and track. I think you will find they all do this type of event. From that, you can as already stated go for full days that are more intensive with personal training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaJimstar Posted May 3, 2012 Author Share Posted May 3, 2012 For the first time try a track taster day, yesterday at cadwell park it was £25 for a couple of hours instruction and track. I think you will find they all do this type of event. From that, you can as already stated go for full days that are more intensive with personal training. Good advice..I will look at all options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 thanks guys thats amazing.. Squee, if you fancy getting a few and see if we could group buy, etc. I am happy to help, but am a newb so dont know if I am allowed etc.. etc.. Yep I'd defo be up for a group-buy thing...let me know how you get on if you manage to speak to MSV S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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