Anyone fancy Elvington in February? 
It is bound to be cold, and maybe even wet... I'lll be watching the weather running up to it, and if
it's not doo-able will be trying for the next one, Feb 23rd.
Both days are run by Javelin, open pitlane, 102db, £119.
Javelin's website
Had a few good winter days there last year...
....the day my car gets SVA-ed hmm....shakedown
I enjoyed elvington but I like my tyres too much to go there again. My tyres went from almost new to "I hope I don't get stopped on the way home" in 1 day. Add the cost of a new set of rubber and its not so cheap as it seems.
There's at least a couple of us here doing Oulton on the 29th Feb Andy. Bit further to drive for you but you know how good it is... A bloke I
know is taking his Pinto powered Avon, I'm sure he'd love to compare with your to see what you can do with it before he bins it for a bike
engine 
could well be gong my self if my new seats turn up in time u2u me if your off nearer the time
Hi
Elvington is very strict on that noise limit
so make sure you are ok
102db and remember 90db drive by at 40 metres.
Lee
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Hi
Elvington is very strict on that noise limit
so make sure you are ok
102db and remember 90db drive by at 40 metres.
Lee
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There's at least a couple of us here doing Oulton on the 29th Feb Andy. Bit further to drive for you but you know how good it is... A bloke I know is taking his Pinto powered Avon, I'm sure he'd love to compare with your to see what you can do with it before he bins it for a bike engine
BBC says "predominant weather is forecast to be sunny" on Saturday.. 
ill be there in the new Civic type R (not the MNR)
should still have some fun though! (at least ill be warm)
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ill be there in the new Civic type R (not the MNR)
should still have some fun though!
Get some vids Andy, I'm keen to see the results of the winter refresh
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Get some vids Andy, I'm keen to see the results of the winter refresh
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ill be there in the new Civic type R (not the MNR)
should still have some fun though!
I'm not worried about the cold, you dont feel it when your whole body is numb you know... Will probably book tomorrow if the forecast is still looking favourable.
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Originally posted by Krismc
ill be there in the new Civic type R (not the MNR)
should still have some fun though!
I'm not worried about the cold, you dont feel it when your whole body is numb you know... Will probably book tomorrow if the forecast is still looking favourable.
Im booked, just need to find somewhere that stock pads for civic only got 780miles on clock and i need new ones!!
tyre wear is also a major problem,the concrete is very abrasive
Weather still looking good, ..and only 22 cars entered. Shouldn't have to queue very long to get out!
One last shout, plenty of spaces, and weather's still looking good..
Well, it was a beautiful day, spring was in the air!
The car behaved itself, right up untill the end of the last session. I thought I'd killed it! It spluttered rounding the 180 loop, and I presumed
it was out of fuel, so cruised into the paddock. (It was out of fuel) Ominous rattle coming from the engine dept! Engine stalled, and would
barely turn over when I attempted to restart it, more Pushed it on the trailer and headed home.. .
On further investigation, the alternator appeared to be jammed. All it is, is one of the long bolts that hold the unit together has come undone
and jammed in the alt cooling fan. PHEW!! Should be sorted with a nut, some locktight, and a new fan belt, I reckon.
Son Pete will probably get some youtubeage up in the next few days.
Couple o' pics
...and a couple of videos from the day HERE and
HERE
VX driver was very good, Pete had a passenger ride with him, and was well impressed..
I am so jealous. A sunny track day in Feb and the car looked to be going very well. What sort of VX was it? Must've been a turbo. Shame about the breakdown but at least it's an easy fix!
Yes, twas a turbo. I was quite chuffed I could stay with him down the straight. My old slicks on the rear had definitely seen better days. We did the
first session on 888s, and the back end was much more planted, but the slicks make more "economical" sense!
Very jealous - looked like a great day!
Was a great day (thats me in the tatty looking orange locost). Hardly any cars all day, fabulous weather and my car almost lasted the whole day
(discounting blowing out oil & the exhaust falling apart)before the alternator bracket broke and stopped play. Your Westy was very quick and has
made me optimistic about the future of the pinto in mine.
Simon
my mates boss was the passenger in the vx, i think he might be interested in a 7 type car after that performance.
Well done and im jealous too.
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Was a great day (thats me in the tatty looking orange locost). Hardly any cars all day, fabulous weather and my car almost lasted the whole day (discounting blowing out oil & the exhaust falling apart)before the alternator bracket broke and stopped play. Your Westy was very quick and has made me optimistic about the future of the pinto in mine.
Simon
Stick with the Pinto, dont believe all the boat anchor nonsense.. 
going round to there works tomorrow to take him out in the bec, will look at his hands, .
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going round to there works tomorrow to take him out in the bec, will look at his hands,
