AK350Z Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 There's a nip in the air, and I'm nowhere near Pearl Harbour. (Apologies! ) Thought I'd have a wee run out as it was sunny. There's a stiff north wind blowing, and the temps are back down to single figures. My new pads need bedding in, so I headed off to Hartside and a bit of shopping nearby. I must say, I hadn't yet tried any real shenanigans on the Falken 452s fitted to the "Team" LMGT4s since buying them in the spring. After today I can definitely say they don't have the outright grip of the RE050s, by some margin in fact, although it was pretty cold. What they did do however, was break away lovely and smoothly at the limit. No spikyness, just really progressive and easy to gather up. It really made for fun times at sane speeds on the second gear corners, especially the one below! Might get round to buying the Super Sports next summer, the Falkens are getting on a bit now, but I'll certainly be looking to have another trip out soon. : Think this might be a calendar entry? Melmerby Bakery... ...for tea and cake! One more of that lovely hairpin, just ignore the, err, slightly marked tarmac. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Cracking pic andy, definitely one for the calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Great pic and stunning car to boot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizurd Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Lovely looking car. That hairpin is just asking for some fun So you find the Falkens have less grip than the re050's? I can def recommend the mpss's. Found them a lot more grippy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRF4N Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 If that first pic had you coming round the bend sideways with the rear tyres smoking it would be a calendar certainty Great pic though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Very nice Zed and nice snap too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Right car, right road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Easily the best picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vik54 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Cracking shot Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Scenery n' cars... nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ph 7 Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 Great pictures Andy. If the calendar doesn't contain at least one pic of your car it will be a travesty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted October 10, 2013 Author Share Posted October 10, 2013 Cheers guys, it's one of my favourite treats to head over there. And as Dave noticed, the cakes (or indeed the fry-up at Hartside cafe) don't do any harm either! I though christmas had come early the other year when they re-surfaced the majority of the pass, that hairpin is perfect, like something you'd find on a circuit. Almost perfect sighting, especially coming up - there's virtually no danger of missing someone coming the other way. Nice and wide, with not to much gradient, so you can even have a wee go coming downhill too. Anyone half decent with photoshop etc? For the calendar entry I could do with the originals jazzed up a bit - just basic stuff like saturation, colour balance etc, I can't do it. Maybe a job for Andrew?? (Clown) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Very nice, looks like the perfect road for driving. Great Photo too, definitely one for the calendar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Your 'new' wheels now set the car off a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Great pics ; Lovely car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianphampton Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Thought your picture was very nice - but also thought it would be better without that annoying sign - so took it out! How about this - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Why can't I live anywhere like this Great drive out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K370Z2 Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Thats the last corner before the final run up to the cafe heading back over to the hexam side - seriously must of done that road over 1000 times on my bike, its got to be one of the best twisties in the North. I have mentioned before, this would be a great place for a central England Zed meet for North East - North West - Scotland & the Borders but it would have to be prior to the snow , im sure everyone from the recent pearl harbour meet on wednesday could organise a orderly drive up from the Newcastle area. And before you think you can - just wave the bike past cause you will never get to the cafe first . Driving within the speed limits at all times . I am up for a drive out anytime that suits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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