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Old 10 August 2008, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
one reason why i prefer the triple club days
Most deff

btw, jackie has told me, never again
Fair play @ Least we know who wears the trousers now

But you did look good carving your way round the outside of everything , Though the little caterham seemed to have a fair bit of grunt
Old 10 August 2008, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Though the little caterham seemed to have a fair bit of grunt
It did have full racing slick tyres on though
Old 10 August 2008, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
But you did look good carving your way round the outside of everything , Though the little caterham seemed to have a fair bit of grunt
That thing didn't half shift!!!
Old 10 August 2008, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tiny01
Most deff



Fair play @ Least we know who wears the trousers now

But you did look good carving your way round the outside of everything , Though the little caterham seemed to have a fair bit of grunt
Hmm was lovely wasn't it.

2.0 Zetec engine, 200ish bhp, and clearly the fastest thing out there by far
(Sorry Budgie - out of interest timed a few of your laps around the 1.03 mark)
Old 10 August 2008, 08:40 PM
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I THINK the black EVO might have been the same lunatic drifting at Silverstone
Old 10 August 2008, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by yellowvanman
Hmm was lovely wasn't it.

2.0 Zetec engine, 200ish bhp, and clearly the fastest thing out there by far
(Sorry Budgie - out of interest timed a few of your laps around the 1.03 mark)
thanks for that neil
i did ask a few people if anyone had
but no was the answer
the car felt really good today
no issues at all
would have been good to get a few clear laps in
got to break the 60sec barrier now
and yes the caterham was fast
i kept with him on the pit straight but then he just blew me away
through paddock

budgie
Old 10 August 2008, 08:44 PM
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I can't speak as this was my first outing on a real track.... but that EVO seemed to go past me far too fast before reaching PHB?

I'm sorry if I held too many people up? I was checking the mirrors as much as poss. and stuck to the left when I could....

I thought I did alright and actually enjoyed it after getting past the initial fears.... I only wish I had more time to get used to it?

Oh well, I'll have to put in a few more laps of the Ring to make up for it!!!!!

THANKS MOLEY!!!!! What a nice guy!!! (and also nice to meet your other half)

I really have the bug now!!!!!! Mrs BB was more nervous than me!!!!
Old 10 August 2008, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
have to agree m8
the driving standards were quite poor from some people
obviously not listening at the briefing
silver hatchback
one reason why i prefer the triple club days

budgie

btw, jackie has told me, never again
over taking on the corners

greaty day though...especially enjoyed overtaking the Nismo R33
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Originally Posted by Moley_WRX
Hi mate

Was going to come and find you, but was running around trying to sort out some recovery.

Think the bottom end let go. Lots of knocking and banging from the engine, and oil pressure was below 1 bar.

New engine goes in next Sunday though!!!

(nice flames BTW mate)

Tiny - sorry i didn't chat for long, was having a nightmare getting the track session organised.
cheers Gary, just glad you have a spare mate
Old 10 August 2008, 08:49 PM
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Ollie Clarke's Powerslides made my day!!!!

what a car!!!!

looks/power/handling !!! ticks them all.
Old 10 August 2008, 08:50 PM
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BTCC Lap Records to compare....


INDY:
Qualifying: Yvan Muller (FRA), Vauxhall Astra Coupé, 48.942s (90.19mph) on 15 April 2001
Race: Tom Chilton (GBR), Vauxhall Astra Sport Hatch, 49.190s (89.74mph) on 9 April 2006
Old 10 August 2008, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by peter budgen
thanks for that neil
i did ask a few people if anyone had
but no was the answer
the car felt really good today
no issues at all
would have been good to get a few clear laps in
got to break the 60sec barrier now
and yes the caterham was fast
i kept with him on the pit straight but then he just blew me away
through paddock

budgie
From what we could see, your lines through Surtees, and into the braking area at McLaren looked good Good to see you guys out there actually using your cars rather than just talking and pretending to be trackday gods.
The grip that Westfield had was awesome, braked so much later than anything else today, possibly including the RCM and Zen cars! Funds allowing that will be my next toy, but maybe a lightweight bike engined one. 550Kg inc driver, 180 bhp, 13,000rpm, sequential gearbox = Huge Grin
Old 10 August 2008, 08:53 PM
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Chris, these times are similar to yours for getting off a slip road and onto the motorway!!! LOL
Old 10 August 2008, 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by WRX_Dazza
Chris, these times are similar to yours for getting off a slip road and onto the motorway!!! LOL

Dont get 24mpg without a few sacrifices

I've picked up a few tips from Tiny over the years
Old 10 August 2008, 09:34 PM
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Old 10 August 2008, 09:36 PM
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Old 10 August 2008, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby



That was her calling card under my window wiper , I Did wonder
Old 10 August 2008, 09:57 PM
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My wagon got so excited it's tailgate shot up

Old 10 August 2008, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Granby
My wagon got so excited it's tailgate shot up

Old 11 August 2008, 11:01 AM
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Guy's a quick thank you to all that turned up to support the TEAM ESC car and Mocom car..

I'm absolutely gutted that i missed out for the final by 0,1 second (1 position).
But i guess that just goes to show the caliber of cars out there and the quality of the drivers.

Sorry i didn't get over to see you all, but sadly yet again Brads hit back at me with several issues, that ment every session was followed by some drastics modifications.

I was also very dissapointed that they closed the pit area off again. For me that was one of teh highlights from last year and one of the great points from Silverstone, that the public or rather the club supporters can come down, view the cars up close and chat to the drivers.
Old 11 August 2008, 11:13 AM
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Great day, Great cars..

ZEN car was just the tit's
Old 11 August 2008, 12:32 PM
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She nearly got a slap when I saw her put hands on my husbands ***!!!
Old 11 August 2008, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter 300
Great day, Great cars..

ZEN car was just the tit's
you can have it pete, i'll have the RCM Gobstopper

if only!!
Old 11 August 2008, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs spec'c'57


She nearly got a slap when I saw her put hands on my husbands ***!!!
Old 11 August 2008, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Peter 300
Great day, Great cars..

ZEN car was just the tit's
Have to agree with Dazza, for sound and looks I'd have the RCM car
Old 11 August 2008, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by bibo_boy
I can't speak as this was my first outing on a real track.... but that EVO seemed to go past me far too fast before reaching PHB?

I'm sorry if I held too many people up? I was checking the mirrors as much as poss. and stuck to the left when I could....

I thought I did alright and actually enjoyed it after getting past the initial fears.... I only wish I had more time to get used to it?
Sounds like a few people were being a bit over eager, and it can be daunting if people are constantly pushing to get past.

Have a look at doing one of the novice days with MotorSport Vision - A New Era in British Motorsport They are well run events and are aimed at people getting used to the track and trackdays in general. Not badly priced either..
Old 11 August 2008, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrs spec'c'57


She nearly got a slap when I saw her put hands on my husbands ***!!!
seeing as she was walking arouns in just what's in the picture she may have enjoyed it if you did.
Old 11 August 2008, 05:14 PM
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Some videos of a black EVO behaving like a loon at Silverstone....

Click

Click

Click once again

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Old 11 August 2008, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Milamber
Some videos of a black EVO behaving like a loon at Silverstone....

Click

Click

Click once again
But was it the same black Evo...

if so, he won't be doing it in that car again
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Glad you all had a great day looks like we were blessed with the weather as well. Nice one guys.

Iain


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