scutter
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| posted on 8/1/10 at 09:07 PM |
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Silverstone Trackday
Ok folks, I need a target to get my winter mods done by.
Does anyone fancy a Silverstone Trackday full GP circuit on friday 19th March?
Linky
Open pit lane and 105Db noise limit, currently spaces and £159 costs.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 8/1/10 at 09:26 PM |
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I'm very tempted by that. Did the Southern circuit last year and it was great fun, fast but fairly safe, nothing too much to hit.
Be nice to get a bit of a group of us together as in previous jollies, maybe some more will show interest...
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ReMan
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| posted on 8/1/10 at 10:04 PM |
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Very interested, only driven he short circuit before......
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scutter
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| posted on 8/1/10 at 10:15 PM |
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I've done the southern circuit on an experiance day, fancy the real deal.
I'll let people read the post for a week to see what numbers were looking at before approaching the organisers for a discount, see what we could
do.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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whitestu
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| posted on 8/1/10 at 10:51 PM |
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I'm up for it if I can get the day off!
Stu
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 9/1/10 at 12:02 PM |
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Very tempted,i've done the national circuit
so would be good to stretch the legs a bit
ETA would this be the new silverstone layout!?
Ok its the original layout which means bridge
[Edited on 9/1/10 by Johneturbo]
[Edited on 9/1/10 by Johneturbo]
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scutter
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| posted on 9/1/10 at 12:04 PM |
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Out of curiosity, How many Locosts could you get in a pit garage?
Might be worth factoring into the price.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 9/1/10 at 02:23 PM |
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Its a very cheap day at £159 for the full GP circuit,the pit garages are quite large at Silverstone,you could get 4 s7vens in one at a
squeeze
I would have gone on it but fridays are not good for me with work,and I am already booked on Cadwell on the monday of that week.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 10/1/10 at 02:38 PM |
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The general opinion seems to be that this is great value for the full GP circuit. With that in mind I reckon the places could sell out pretty quickly,
so it may be advisable to make a decision and get it booked fairly soon?
Think I might book myself on next week regardless - it may be the only opportunity I'll ever get to afford the 'real deal'.....
[Edited on 10/1/10 by GeoffT]
[Edited on 10/1/10 by GeoffT]
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scutter
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| posted on 10/1/10 at 03:04 PM |
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Good point Geoff, I'll speak to the boss about moving some money about.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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scutter
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| posted on 10/1/10 at 03:17 PM |
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Boss spoken to and event booked, come on you lot, I need some faster cars to show me the lines.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 10/1/10 at 03:43 PM |
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Booked..
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scutter
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| posted on 10/1/10 at 03:44 PM |
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Outstanding, you'll have to show me how to get the best from my new R888's
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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GeoffT
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| posted on 10/1/10 at 04:19 PM |
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You'll be surprised by the amount of extra grip you've got with 888's. You'll feel a lot more confident about giving it some
attack through the twisty bits, just make sure you get a bit of warmth into them first.
Just a case of fingers crossed on the weather now I suppose, I've been real lucky with March bookings in the past.
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 02:04 PM |
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Before i book this, does anyone know what sort of top end speed we'd be getting? as i've just changed to a 3.62 lsd....
think my top end is only about 110/115mph
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 03:37 PM |
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The GP circuit is not the best circuit for a BEC,especially one with only 110 to 115mph top speed,its a wide very fast circuit,but it is a circuit
everyone should drive at least once,its a great experience
Hanger straight will be your main problem with a bec,if your fast coming out of Becketts and get a good run through Chapel you will be doing over
90mph as you just get onto Hanger,so you may well be on the rev limiter only a third of the way down the straight,as I was,just make sure you watch
your mirrors for the Porsche GT3's etc going pass you as a well driven one will get to over 150mph down there.
[Edited on 19/05/04 by PAUL FISHER]
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 03:54 PM |
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Ok i thought so, i really need to check my top end to be sure, obviously on a private road.
I did Abingdon last year but i did have a 3.38 then and was fine on the back straight.
I agree with you Paul, i really want to experience the full GP circuit and of course bridge
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 06:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hicost
All paid and booked.
Looking forward to that long straight.
GPS Speed overlay is active!!
Santa pod has a long straight!
i'd be looking forward to the corners...
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GeoffT
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| posted on 11/1/10 at 08:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by hicost
All paid and booked.
Looking forward to that long straight.
GPS Speed overlay is active!!
I look forward to seeing the mighty beast in action James.....even if it is only briefly as you power past..
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scutter
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 11:58 AM |
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I got my comfirmation through this morning I've pinged back an email requesting a price for a garage, I'll let you know the cost.
I must get back to the workshop!!!!!!
ATB Dan
[Edited on 12/1/10 by scutter]
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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JonnyS
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| posted on 12/1/10 at 01:20 PM |
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I'll probably be booking this after 24th Jan as I want to make sure Mallory goes ok first . Some friends over at the FCCUK (Fiat Coupes) will be
going too.
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scutter
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| posted on 14/1/10 at 07:17 PM |
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Ok, Garage booked. really looking forward to this now, need to book some leave to finish the car now.
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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whitestu
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| posted on 18/1/10 at 09:14 PM |
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Awaiting confirmation of day off and will then book, so should be done tomorrow!
Stu
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whitestu
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| posted on 19/1/10 at 10:05 AM |
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Day approved and booked on, subject to confirmation from trackdays.co.uk.
Right, who's booking the weather? I don't want a repeat of Abingdon!
What's the story with the garage Dan?
Stu
[Edited on 19/1/10 by whitestu]
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scutter
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| posted on 19/1/10 at 02:35 PM |
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I can confirm the garage is booked, it'll have my name on the rear access.
As for users it seems fair enough to assume it could take 4 cars, so the other 3 that have confirmed they spaces are more than welcome to use it.
Myself
GoeffT
Hicost
Whitestu
If there is a need for anyone elses car to use it for repairs i'm sure we can shuffle about, it'll also be there for semi-secure
storage.
Really need to get the car sorted no, I've binned the dash upgrade for this year to ensure it ready, just new wings and stays, rear axle cx with
disc conversion and a bit of paint
ATB Dan.
The less I worked, the more i liked it.
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