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Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy #1363174
27/07/2012 14:21
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I'll be at the evening open pit lane event on 30 August with Easytrack - sign on from 3.30pm, limited to 35 cars.

Anyone fancy it?

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363175
27/07/2012 14:29
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Oh, and I'll be in this, recently acquired jointly with a mate:

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The 20vt ----- > kit car trend continues. Write-up to follow when/if I ever get time smile

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363177
27/07/2012 14:41
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It doesn't make much sense for me to go down to Brands for an evening frown

The Caterham looks lovely though smile You'll have great fun chucking that round the Indy circuit smile

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363178
27/07/2012 14:47
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Thanks mate - I'll be mainly trying to get used to its cornering/braking ability I think!

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363185
27/07/2012 15:34
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Love the Caterham Neal. Doesn't make sense for me to travel from Brizzle for an evening only session either, so I'm out.

Plus, it's castle combe the very next day smile

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363191
27/07/2012 16:04
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Cheers Dan - wasn't expecting a lot of takers who didn't (like me) live close to Brands, but just posting on the off chance.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363208
27/07/2012 16:48
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I'd love to do another full day there, sometime soon, though.

It was ages ago when we were there last, Neal. I have my 20VT and you your M3??

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363281
27/07/2012 21:51
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Come on Neal, you need to do a proper write up about your new toy. smile

I can't make this date sadly, hope you have the same weather I enjoyed at Brands yesterday. cool


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Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363546
29/07/2012 09:48
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I'm looking to book an evening track session at Brands in August. I just need to get new alignment bolts and a full geo-setup done on my MX-5 before it's ready,

How much is it? The ones I'd been looking at were £119/129 or so.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1363633
29/07/2012 16:32
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It's 115 quid Daniel - go on, you know you want to smile

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364226
31/07/2012 15:34
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Well my alignment bolts have come, so it's looking a good possibility.

Are you only taking the Caterham or bringing the Clio too?

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364557
01/08/2012 21:58
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Tempting.. but i don't think i'll make the static 98db. frown

Why not come to the llandow trackday on the saturday?

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364576
01/08/2012 22:45
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Is it static 98 there? I doubt I'd make that either. I was given a polite warning at Oulton at the start of the day "right on the limit" @ 102

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364655
02/08/2012 07:20
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[quote=dave_t]Is it static 98 there? I doubt I'd make that either. I was given a polite warning at Oulton at the start of the day "right on the limit" @ 102 [/quote]

Have Oulton lowered their limits now as well? :(

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364699
02/08/2012 10:24
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They didn't confirm the actual limit on the day, but checking back on MSVs website ... it looks like the limit may have been 105.

Which is more worrying for me ... if I'm only just squeaking past 105 :O

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364705
02/08/2012 10:45
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Originally Posted By: DanielTheManual
Well my alignment bolts have come, so it's looking a good possibility.

Are you only taking the Caterham or bringing the Clio too?


Excellent - I'll be in the Caterham, not the Clio.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364706
02/08/2012 10:46
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Is the limit different from the 7 Club trackday of last week then Kenno? If not, you should get under in yours, right?

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364725
02/08/2012 12:02
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Originally Posted By: dave_t
They didn't confirm the actual limit on the day, but checking back on MSVs website ... it looks like the limit may have been 105.

Which is more worrying for me ... if I'm only just squeaking past 105 shocked


shocked That's louder than us if that's true and it was 105. If so, you've got no chance at many tracks now. That's why we're trying to sort our airbox out. Otherwise Donington, Combe etc are out. Even some of the Mallory days are now lower than 105.

Going slightly back on topic, for many cars the static tests are ok but the drive-bys are the problem. Ours is both grr

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364729
02/08/2012 12:21
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I can't believe that I'm louder than your R1!

I've not had any problems with drive-by's at Oulton or Donington ... but it is true that drive-by's are more of a problem. A lot of it depends on which way the induction noise travels.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364744
02/08/2012 13:22
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Originally Posted By: Neal
Is the limit different from the 7 Club trackday of last week then Kenno? If not, you should get under in yours, right?


It seems to be. BC says:

"Noise Limit - 102db static, 92db drive by."

I guess they have to quieten down the later it gets.

The roller barrels on the R300k are loud, and I have a cut out in the bonnet as well. rolleyes

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1364745
02/08/2012 13:26
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Originally Posted By: Kenno
The roller barrels on the R300k are loud, and I have a cut out in the bonnet as well. rolleyes


Same problem as I have ... particularly the bonnet cut out frown

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1368118
16/08/2012 11:13
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Booked!

Just need to get the alignment re-done before then smile

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1368476
17/08/2012 13:24
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Excellent - look forward to seeing you there. I'll be sharing a garage with a mate who has a purple mk1 Elise.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1372331
29/08/2012 09:44
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Forecast rather mixed - I'll be trying not to crash smile

See you tomorrow Daniel.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1372353
29/08/2012 10:34
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wish my coupe was working im only down the road from brands.


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Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1372425
29/08/2012 12:48
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I had new tyres fitted Friday, although the geometry setup didn't quite go to plan.

I'd taken new alignment bolts along to replace my corroded ones, so they could do the geo properly, only they were so badly corroded they couldn't get them out even with heat. The car wasn't safe to drive at the point they'd got to, so I had to leave it there (it was 1.5 hours away by car) and spend 3 hours and £23 on public transport getting home. It brought back Coupe ownership days, you know where you turn up for a simple job and it turns out something else more major needs doing! I had to order 2 front lower suspension arms, which should be delivered straight to the garage today, with the geo finished afterwards so I can collect tonight!

I'm hoping my other camera mount comes so I can film via my iPhone as well as my HD camera.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1372485
29/08/2012 14:55
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Originally Posted By: DanielTheManual
I had new tyres fitted Friday, although the geometry setup didn't quite go to plan.

I'd taken new alignment bolts along to replace my corroded ones, so they could do the geo properly, only they were so badly corroded they couldn't get them out even with heat. The car wasn't safe to drive at the point they'd got to, so I had to leave it there (it was 1.5 hours away by car) and spend 3 hours and £23 on public transport getting home. It brought back Coupe ownership days, you know where you turn up for a simple job and it turns out something else more major needs doing! I had to order 2 front lower suspension arms, which should be delivered straight to the garage today, with the geo finished afterwards so I can collect tonight!

I'm hoping my other camera mount comes so I can film via my iPhone as well as my HD camera.


How irritating! Still, at least you know it's sorted, the geometry can now be tweaked and you'll be on track - see you tomorrow!

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1372505
29/08/2012 15:57
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They've confirmed it's finished, so I'm heading off to collect it now. I expect the M25 will be pants, and looks like rain so can't have the roof down frown

Oh and they've reported the drivers electric window no longer works?

It's going to get ragged tomorrow then laugh

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1372559
29/08/2012 18:47
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Have a good day guys smile


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Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1372768
30/08/2012 11:38
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I work 10 minutes from Brands. We've just had a downpour but the sun is back out. Hopefully it'll dry up nicely by 5pm!

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1373056
31/08/2012 10:15
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Really good evening, and nice to meet you Dan, the MX5 seemed to go well.

Thanks Fishy Dave for the Caterham set-up, it ran and handled really well, although more practice/tuition required for the driver! I need to recalibrate where to brake and how much speed I can carry into the corners, I was far more confident in some sections of the track than others - but the car was hugely impressive, just so grippy and unfadeable (at least at the modest pace I was driving it!). Roll on the next one smile

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1373149
31/08/2012 14:16
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Yeah, it's okay for 17 years old with tired suspension! I'll post my videos up next week where I'm sure you'll see yourself passing me a few times smile

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1373168
31/08/2012 15:49
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Originally Posted By: Neal


Thanks Fishy Dave for the Caterham set-up, it ran and handled really well, although more practice/tuition required for the driver!


cool You're welcome, will chat more about your findings. Can you make it to the charity day at Combe in September? Here


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Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1373390
01/09/2012 15:30
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Would love to Dave, but I can't I'm afraid. Speak shortly smile

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1374065
03/09/2012 19:04
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Look forward to the videos,i would love to do this track.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1379370
21/09/2012 12:57
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I've finally begun editing and uploading the clips. I do have a load on my HD camera to sort through, but here is the first of 3 uploads done on my iPhone4.

Session 1.

The other 2 are front facing.

Re: Easytrack - 30 August @ Brands Indy [Re: ] #1379387
21/09/2012 14:10
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