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Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1137792
29/11/2010 19:35
29/11/2010 19:35

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in my case i've lived most of my adult life driving boring company diesel cars trying to avoid getting too many points on my licence. i've only been on track twice driving, once at Spa last year and once at curborough at the AGM. what i've started to try and do is go out with a few of the experienced drivers to see if i can get any hints - but then when it's your car and your adrenaline it's a different matter!!

also, at my age, there are so many ways to meet my maker!!!!! laugh


i do need to add that i intended this to be a bit of a track car, but £13k later of issues i'm trying to build up a few quid back!!!

Last edited by proccy; 29/11/2010 19:40. Reason: about cost
Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1137794
29/11/2010 19:38
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Originally Posted By: tim42
I still regard the Coupe as a wonderful GT; she is NOT a racing car in anything resembling standard form, and is certainly not a dragster. I admire the cojones of anyone risking their beloved Coupe on the 1/4 mile, but they do need deeper wallets than I have rolleyes . I love my Coupe(s) too much to subject them to that abuse - too many get towed home. Mine got towed home from my son's school shocked , and I was NOT doing 140mph!


I concur with the drag comment, however subtle handling mods and she makes a very fine track car, at a performance per pound level virtually unmatched I would say. And if you are in possession of a large pair of testicles, even more so smile

Still not been towed home from a track, only twice in about 20 have I had to call the RAC, both on the way home, once when my intercooler pipe fell off about 10 miles outside Bristol after doing Castle Combe. Ok, admittedly I gave it a little bump which loosened it when I chose the scenic route on the track... But hardly an expensive repair. Secondly in mid wales after Anglesey, but again not an expensive repair.

Hope not to have cursed myself ahead of Silverstone this Friday driving

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: Hovedan] #1137798
29/11/2010 20:01
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Dan,
fingers crossed mate!!

PS thanks for the coffee

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1137882
30/11/2010 00:25
30/11/2010 00:25
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I have to say that even though the performance is good on a Coupe, not all of us buy them just for that.

Some of us appreciate the looks/styling of the car and being part of a great club like this one.

I usually say I'm scared of going on a track, but I'm not, what I'm scared of is damaging my car or someone elses.

My car is also my every day car and I need it, so can't afford for it to be off the road.

Anyway, I'm booked for Spa next year, so WILL be on track on the Coupe only sessions, so hopefully, you'll all keep away from me laugh

What does scare me the most though, is driving on the 'wrong' side of the road shocked laugh

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: Theresa] #1137949
30/11/2010 09:31
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coupe track day for every one!

Originally Posted By: tim42
A track day for us wimps would be great...


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Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1138052
30/11/2010 12:24
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I cant even afford the expenses of getting on the track in the first place, let alone if it broke while I was out there!

I'll join in with my LP670-4SV in a few years time wink

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: Theresa] #1138064
30/11/2010 12:48
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Originally Posted By: Theresa

What does scare me the most, is driving on the 'wrong' side of the road shocked laugh


ahhhh what's the worst that could happen? turn the wrong way onto a motorway/roundabout/ferry laugh

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1141661
08/12/2010 12:32
08/12/2010 12:32

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Hi

My name's Shakespeare and I work for Shakespeare County Raceway, Stratford-Upon-Avon as the track's Club Liasion man. We recently joined your forum to ask if we could could contribute and to flash up our dates for 2011. Then I stumbled upon this thread. Sounds like you all had some fun with a great turnout of cars.

May I suggest that you consider running the next Big Gun Shootout at Shakey next year with one of our Public Track Days. We don't get the volume of vehicles that Santa pod gets but we're always there to help out so that clubs such as yours enjoy their day without the pain of having to wait in long queues and not being able to watch the racing at the same time.

We can help organsie a club thrash out such as this. Run a knockout elimination, give you club space. Anything like that.

Just have a look at some of the PTD dates on offer and get in touch with me on 01789 720180 or e-mail enquiries@shakespearecountyraceway.co.uk. We're here for the club members.

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Oh and btw MCMIKE I live in Sutton Coldfield too. You may have seen my road car with Shakespeare County Raceway plastered all over it. Hear from you guys soon.

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1148484
26/12/2010 11:29
26/12/2010 11:29
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Would this 'Tolga' be tolga20VTURBO?

His coop was noisy and quick, but certainly not 12.2 quick at the Essex meet. In fact it was a bit slower than mine and a fair bit slower than R1Dan's (350bhp) when we had a few blasts.

Maybe he's done some more work, combined with the apparently sticky surface there...

Essex Meet
Dan was pushing him up the road at 1:30 and at 1.41 you can see the turning point when he overtook me laugh


Few 'fly-bys' from the same day Very noisy (Diddy and the Coupé)


F****** b****** thing...
Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: Trappy] #1148491
26/12/2010 11:56
26/12/2010 11:56
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@Trappy
Great video! Gna have to get myself down to the next one!


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Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: MarioCirillo] #1148496
26/12/2010 12:10
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Nice video's

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1438025
15/07/2013 14:55
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Hi guys,it has been a long time :)I live in Turkey Istanbul since 2.5 years now and I have been really busy i couldnt have time to talk to you guys,and believe me all of you put big smile on my face:)))Yes I am new Stick:)))))to be honest with you guys that 1/4 time was wrong:(( my best time was 13.9 that day,I thing timing board goes mad that day:))But it says 12.4 thats for sure :)I dont thing I did it that good.I miss my car so much dowe:((any way guys see you all later...

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1438048
15/07/2013 17:29
15/07/2013 17:29
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I remember you, I was there that day. You had a Sprint Blue coop, I was in the Moon Grey Plus with the Azev alloys, but did not run.

Everyone on here wanted to know about that day, but you never came on here anymore. Good to hear from you!


Now in the 400+ bhp club!
Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1438054
15/07/2013 18:22
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I moved to Turkey/Istanbul and than I had my military service done that is why I couldnt log in mate,I sold my coupe 2.5 years ago to my mate and now I am driving Alfa Romeo 147 :((it is slow but it takes me A to B anyway,how is your coupe doing,any changes?take care mate

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1438074
15/07/2013 19:44
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I forged it to 420bhp, had it for a while then sold it about 8 months ago. Great car.


Now in the 400+ bhp club!
Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1438587
18/07/2013 22:20
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Ah I remember that day went blew my gear box withing driving 2 feet on the track come home £800 later got back on the road and barley driven her since.


Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1439059
22/07/2013 20:12
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Yeah wasnt that the day that Nigel also blew his gearbox too! Not a great day for the coops! Hence why I never ran....ever!


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Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: technics] #1439127
23/07/2013 10:49
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Yes - that was an expensive day

100 mile journey
3-hour wait (track was damp)
£10 entry fee and £25 track fee

The organisers had been treating the track with 'glue', which was giving spectacular traction.

Unfortunately, when I side-stepped the clutch at 5,000rpm, the tyres just gripped, meaning that something else had to give

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One dead diff frown

The replacement didn't last long either, so there's a Quaife in there now, but I shan't be doing any more RWYBs


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Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1441365
06/08/2013 10:49
06/08/2013 10:49

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I may come watch this and find inspiration for my coupe when mine is fixed tongue!

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1441381
06/08/2013 12:26
06/08/2013 12:26
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Originally Posted By: Fatash
I may come watch this and find inspiration for my coupe when mine is fixed tongue!

Unless you've got a time machine, it won't happen rofl


Originally Posted by Jonny - After being taken out at Spa
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: ] #1441387
06/08/2013 13:04
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This was some years ago. Haha Oh dear. Hard day at work and coupe failure playing havoc with my brain

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Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! [Re: Begbie] #1441388
06/08/2013 13:09
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Originally Posted By: Begbie
Originally Posted By: Fatash
I may come watch this and find inspiration for my coupe when mine is fixed tongue!

Unless you've got a time machine, it won't happen rofl


Haha, oh dear Ash coat


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