hogmaw Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 would you realy want to see a clapped out 96 1.4 polo in your rear view? The n/a owners will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 The n/a owners will I had a few TT's in my mirror yesterday I will have you know! OK we were in a convoy and after that we were parked but still it must count for something! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady_dave Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Any last minute takers, going to be a great day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I'm working otherwise I'd be there. Had to settle for Japfest on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 If you can garentee my blitz NUR spec with full decat will be ok then ill come. But ive been told by various people on here its probably going to be over the 105db limit. Its ok on idle but i think it would fail the driveby. I had exactly that spec last year ands had no probs gaurentee jamies is louder and he had no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 i don't have any legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 i don't have any legs Take an Auto and use a couple of bricks on bits of string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 i don't have any legs That means you should be able to lap quicker with less weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I should also mention no arms either, sorry for the delayed response, tapping the keys with the pencil on my forehead takes a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Okay, that's a valid reason, your excused. You could always turn up and ask for a tow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Just got back from Le Mans, I still haven't changed my dodgy track tyre and I don't have enough money this month.. shame really as it looks a great event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I should also mention no arms either, sorry for the delayed response, tapping the keys with the pencil on my forehead takes a while Get your car fitted with mind control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I just didn't want to attend, is that OK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missile Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I just didn't want to attend, is that OK? Sounds perfect to me. (Excuse) I'm off to America few days after this event. I'd love to attend but saving the money for the Holiday. Been booked for ages. (Not excuse, I'm sure its well worth it) Its a blinking long way away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I just didn't want to attend, is that OK? Welcome back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Indeed, welcome, looking forward to some decent threads now, on controversial subjects, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've already been issued with a warning so it might be best I go back into the shadows unless I'm wearing my happy face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Just got back from Le Mans, I still haven't changed my dodgy track tyre and I don't have enough money this month.. shame really as it looks a great event. Would you be the black N Reg supra I saw on the way back then? Shame we were not in the NW convoy at the time or you would have spotted us. You were busy handing the arse to a Z06 at the time you passed us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 might be best I go back into the shadows Please do:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_have Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 I've already been issued with a warning so it might be best I go back into the shadows unless I'm wearing my happy face Happy face? Thats no fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 (edited) I've already been issued with a warning so it might be best I go back into the shadows unless I'm wearing my happy face You have a happy face!? Re the topic, I realise people like JamieP etc have cars built for the track or are confident on the track, but I and I suspect others simply can't afford to rag their cars around a track for the fun of it. I have heard numerous stories on here about how much things cost and at present I can't even afford another set of tyres never mind all the other bits that get a bashing driving around the track. I view my supra as a cruising car rather than a racing car. If I wanted a racing car I would buy something faster and lighter (or spend the money people some of the more hard core members do). I suspect the guys going will have lots of fun though Edited June 17, 2009 by marbleapple (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 You have a happy face!? Re the topic, I realise people like JamieP etc have cars built for the track or are confident on the track, but I and I suspect others simply can't afford to rag their cars around a track for the fun of it. I have heard numerous stories on here about how much things cost and at present I can't even afford another set of tyres never mind all the other bits that get a bashing driving around the track. I view my supra as a cruising car rather than a racing car. If I wanted a racing car I would buy something faster and lighter (or spend the money people some of the more hard core members do). I suspect the guys going will have lots of fun though Exactly, from knowing two track day addicts for many years (bignum & littlenum) I know how much cost is involved in a track day and it's not cheap when you factor everything in. Due to the cost and along with the risk of stacking the car I personally have never had the free funds to do it, one day hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Exactly, from knowing two track day addicts for many years (bignum & littlenum) I know how much cost is involved in a track day and it's not cheap when you factor everything in. Due to the cost and along with the risk of stacking the car I personally have never had the free funds to do it, one day hopefully I'd like to point out that the likes of little & big num live for track days, and go all out when they attend one to get as many laps in as possible, and as fast as possible. I however, although I largely share their enthusiam, don't face quite the same expense as I'm not as experienced so am not as fast (or in James' case: brutal ) with the car, and am happy to concentrate on lines as I learn more about the handling. The costs of a track day aren't black and white. I agree the wear & tear is higher than being on a road, and the fuel economy lower, of course - but it doesn't HAVE to costs £££s to come along and have some fun. Better at our own track day than one with random members of the public on it. At Rockingham earlier this year there was a non-English speaking oriental guy in a S2000 who was a complete liabilty, but he wasn't removed as officially he wasn't offically breaking any rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Better at our own track day than one with random members of the public on it. At Rockingham earlier this year there was a non-English speaking oriental guy in a S2000 who was a complete liabilty, but he wasn't removed as officially he wasn't offically breaking any rules. what was he doing? personly im going tro learn the handleing on my car. i dont get chance on the road. My car is an auto. Im not looking to be super fast or put in loads of laps. Just have some fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keancy Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 1) I am working a double shift that Day 2) Moving a week later ergo Skinnt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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