JustGav Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm thinking of organizing a day's learning at a skid pan... basically, I used to teach skid avoidance at BMW in South Africa, and I've kinda insisted SupraChick takes her new supra on to a skid pan to learn how far you can push the car and what to do when it does kick out... Now, I'm sure we are all good drivers, but a little extra tution never hurts, and it is good fun and a good lesson to push the car out under safe conditions.. Just wondering whether other people would be interested in this kind of thing, if there is a few people interested, I'll start making enquiries. I'll be going as well, because I'm bound to be a little rusty. I will It will be based somewhere down south... Castle Combe perhaps... Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I would be interested. You never know when it's gonna happen, and I would rather learn somewhere safe than on public roads in the wet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Keep us posted Gaz I am definately interested. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
how_supra Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm interested in this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Sounds good to me. Do we get to use our own cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm a crap driver so would defo be intersted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 Okay, well the first company I spoke to said the following... Good Morning Gavan Many thanks for the enquiry. We do get alot of enquiries about bringing own vehicles on the skid pan, which is a perfectly good question, but unfortunately due to insurance implications we cannot offer this to customers. Also cleaning your vehicles of the 'substance' afterwards - you would not be too happy! I would suggest you look at organising smaller sessions ie., the Intensive course as you get alot more driving per person and if you have all 6 we can tailor the group towards you. The cost is £175 per person for the Intensive - or if you get all 12 for the standard course it is £800 + VAT, as opposed to £85 per person when joining in with others. I will put brochures in the post to you today - any queries please call. Yours sincerely LYN EDEN MANAGER DRIVE TECH LTD I have asked them if they could provide a more rear-wheel drive setup since it is more inline with what we drive... I will keep this updated.. Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 So if we can get twelve people for the standard course it works out to be around £66.... which isn't bad... altho I think some people would also go for the intensive one (ie suprachick), but lets see what people reckon... Intensive or standard?? Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_M Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Excellent idea. I'd be up for this! The more that you practice these skills, the more naturally you'll remember them when you really need them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dane_stone Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'd be up for the Intensive don't have my supra yet getting it in August so this would be perfect if you use there cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I would be up for the intensive but will still go on the standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Great idea Gav! I'm not feeling too flush at the moment, so I'm thinking the Standard course. I'm definitely interested! (depending on price). £66 sounds OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Gav, I'm not up for the training but if you need a hand with anything give me a shout. I'm due to go on an assessors course shortly, and I'm considering maybe offering some fast road assessments (ahem) to members if they want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm due to go on an assessors course shortly, and I'm considering maybe offering some fast road assessments (ahem) to members if they want it. I would be interested in that too old chap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm due to go on an assessors course shortly, and I'm considering maybe offering some fast road assessments (ahem) to members if they want it. Now that is a fantastic idea.... As someone who is up to scratch on the current level of advanced training, it would be a brilliant thing if you would be up for it, I am sure we could compensate you for your time. I might have to look into getting some track time and organizing a day when you would be willing to do it. I'm rusty as hell on my advanced driving and I personally wouldn't say no to a few tips and pointers..(no such thing as not enough training and comments) From what I have gathered so far, most people are up for a standard course, so I will start looking at dates.... any ideas?? Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 i'm interested if its not to far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Gav, Dates wise, cant do 1st two weeks of August or the August B/H weekend but throw any others at me and I'll see what I can work out. PM me with dates/ideas etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey76364 Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Sounds good to me keep me posted !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Sounds good to me keep me posted !!! Me too, where is that company based? Hopefully not too far away. What exactly is the intensive? A long day there? I suppose the standard would be two short days. If it was quite far away I'd rather do the intensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 The company is based up at Castle Combe.... It was literally the first skid pan place I found via Google, so I sent them an email and their prices actually seemed very good. Gav How about I try and organize for Mid July time?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezabloke Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Interested in the Intensive course too, plus whatever else you can come up with? Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 The company is based up at Castle Combe.... It was literally the first skid pan place I found via Google, so I sent them an email and their prices actually seemed very good. Gav How about I try and organize for Mid July time?? Aargh! I'm on holiday in mid July! Don't worry about it, if you're able to fix some dates up, I'll come if I'm around, if not then maybe next time... Cheers Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 I'm away most of July too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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