nevins Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 be a man use the sleeve of the guy next to you with out him knowing lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Not sure if anyone has mentioned it yet, but the Ryder cup is on this weekend, so might be best to try and avoid that area of the M4 if heading there Sat morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 The a449 will be the problematic road as this is where the new entrance is for tthe ryder cup, coming along the m4 from j24 to j28 they have fitted average speed cameras, with a 50 limit. These do work as alot have been caught lately and with the ryder cup on they will be rubbing their hands waiting for the fines to build up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 will anybody have a db meter on site , id l;ike to know how mine scores for futer tracks with a strickter noil limit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 They're a bit rough, but you can get db meter apps on android and iphone. Mind you, even the proper meters are so very variable - I measure anything from 94 to 99.9 in mine, depending on the day. The track marshalls must have access to one as well, so just ask nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted September 28, 2010 Author Share Posted September 28, 2010 They do have one but it does not come out much lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleyh_15 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Weather looks to have changed! Forcast is rain now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp9876 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Not having much experience of track days, is there anything I should be bringing along? Other than a helmet and a full tank of fuel I dont know what else i need or what will be available on site. Does anyone have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 an extra 25ltr tank of fuel.lol it dosent go far. current south welsh weather update = p1ssing down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Weather looks to have changed! Forcast is rain now! That's fine - less grip means the harsh surface at Llandow won't tear up your tyres so much. Not having much experience of track days, is there anything I should be bringing along? Other than a helmet and a full tank of fuel I dont know what else i need or what will be available on site. Does anyone have any ideas? Only ever bank on there being what you bring. I always bring some oil. brake fluid and coolant to top up with if necessary. Some basic tools can be a godsend. A six pack of coke is always good because you'll dehydrate quickly with the excitement. And a camera. And a coat. And an umbrella to keep your gear dry if it rains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Can you post up a good route from the bridge mate as i will be following satnav and with the golf could get interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 From the bridge there is no easy way to avoid the ryder cup traffic. The way I tend to go is as follows. Follow the m4 to j35, take the A473 exit to Bridgend/Pen-y-bont/Pencoed. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A473 heading to Pen-coed. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Felindre Rd. Turn left at A48. Take the 1st right onto B4268. Continue onto Llantwit Major Rd/B4270. You will then see the entrance to the industrial estae that its on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Not having much experience of track days, is there anything I should be bringing along? Other than a helmet and a full tank of fuel I dont know what else i need or what will be available on site. Does anyone have any ideas? Without wanting to sound like a pessimist you should always have a contingency plan if the car croaks for whatever reason, unless you are towing on a trailer or in a truck. There is nothing worse than being in the back of beyond on a Saturday with a blown engine and no contact numbers for a recovery service you know will be working and available. So if you aren't in a recovery service with one of the big boys you may want to have a few phone numbers with you that you have researched. Was hoping to come again this year, but a friend is poorly and we felt it unwise to be so far away neither of us could attend should something take a turn for the worse. Hope you all have a great, fun and safe day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wile e coyote Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 From the bridge there is no easy way to avoid the ryder cup traffic. The way I tend to go is as follows. Follow the m4 to j35, take the A473 exit to Bridgend/Pen-y-bont/Pencoed. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A473 heading to Pen-coed. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Felindre Rd. Turn left at A48. Take the 1st right onto B4268. Continue onto Llantwit Major Rd/B4270. You will then see the entrance to the industrial estae that its on. Ok thanks for that. Im bringing some extra oil,coolant and brake fluid But as ive never done a track day also, it will be a call to rac if goes pete tong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 have we got a photographer this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 Yes we have the same guy from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 soth wales weather update. overcast and damp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 soth wales weather update. overcast and damp either way what ever the weather is trust me eveyrone is going to have a laugh! last year it said it was going to pour down! it rained for a few mins and then the sun came out and stayed out for the rest of the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 i dont mind if its wet, iv just fitted a race harness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 i dont mind if its wet, iv just fitted a race harness honestly i prefer it wet because i really want to push the limit of my car and see what its capable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 im gutted, iv been geting the car ready all day and my dad has just told me that its thursday and not friday . grrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fearless Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 soth wales weather update. overcast and damp Weather specifically for Landow looks a lot better than south wales generally http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=CF71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted September 30, 2010 Author Share Posted September 30, 2010 As said above west wales has showers forcast but cow bridge/ bridgend area sys clear and dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 due to llandows location seems to not get hit by rain quite as much as surrounding areas. Met check implies pretty dry, just hope that the weather fronts moving in Fri night and sat night don't move faster/slower accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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