downimpact Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I'm up for this Maybe better to find a track day a few months away and see how may people can make it, though will need to book early to secure places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 22, 2012 Author Share Posted May 22, 2012 Have you been to a track with noise recorders out on the track (not just at the gate when you arrive)? Croft was very nearly closed forever due to breaching noise limits, Bedford has council-owned & checked noise recorders on site.... it's really sad but the limits are killing our tracks off and the owners are (mostly) very, very careful not to exceed them. this is true , trak selection is key for me. i gave croft a miss in last years tss. imho a track car must be shouty a loud, otherwise there is no point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilp9876 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Did you know that when Croft was nearly closed. It was because of a single bloke who kept complaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Did you know that when Croft was nearly closed. It was because of a single bloke who kept complaining! i hate people like that , if you dont like the sound of a screaming motor, dont live near a race track Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Did you know that when Croft was nearly closed. It was because of a single bloke who kept complaining! Wasn't it a dispute between the owner and his ex-wife or summit. That's why they had to close to old entrance to the track. It's been going on for years... I know Teeside is really an international go kart track but it's 105db open pit lane days are only £99 per car and it is a relatively slow track so no chance of big offs, longest straight is just under a 1/4 mile. It's great for beginners and the noise levels are loosely monitored (Marshal with hand to ear says, is that too loud? Noooo, it'll be fine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 To be fair 105db is pretty loud.. although not on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 well brands has got a track day on tomorrow so will get down there and get a noise test done , i think it was 102db when i was hybrid , hope its quieter now im single Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwarrior Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 To be fair 105db is pretty loud.. although not on here You'd only need use first and second gear at Teeside mate, with that track beast you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 just got my noise test done just managed to get through on a 105db,i spoke to them about the sreamer and they said just got to bite the bullet and do a taster for £25 and see if they boot me off lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted May 24, 2012 Author Share Posted May 24, 2012 airfield days are normally more leanient with noise too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 i got 83 DB last time i was out- my yaris has done better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Well the boost controller and FCD are now fitted, the R888s are on the wider rims and I've just booked a full day at Mondello for next Monday. Brought the car for a small spin yesterday just to be sure everything was working. Third gear is a bit special! Can't wait to get out and get this thing really shifting. Naturally there will be some kind of video footage of the days events. Good or bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 bump! did you make it to mondello? if so how did it go. lookin to read up on others track experiences as in a bit of a dry spell myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) bump! did you make it to mondello? if so how did it go. lookin to read up on others track experiences as in a bit of a dry spell myself! Great day was had mate, car performed very well, right up until the new fuel pump seized! But that happened 5 minutes before the end of the day so I wasn't too upset to be honest. It would be far worse to have it happen 5 minutes into the next one. I have to say I think the adjustable wing has made a monumental difference to the behaviour of the car, I was attacking corners like never before, even with the higher entry speed thanks to the 1J and unless I was totally moronic with the throttle it tracked right through to the exit hungry for every bit of grip the tyres could muster, I need more camber on the front for its next outing! There are a couple of in-car vids (neither wonderful) of the day, one in the media section and one in NWS because of a bit of colourful language. The one below is the only clip I can find from outside the car. I had people coming up to me all day saying the car sounded awesome at full chat, I had no idea what the car sounded like from the outside until I saw this, now I know what they meant! It's the third car to pass at the start of the clip and then two minutes (not a bad lap time actually!) later when it gets a bit squirrely! [video=youtube;9b9TtGQmy-4] Edited June 20, 2012 by pedrosixfour (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Looks like a really tight track, looks fun though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Its the ONLY track in the Republic if you can believe that Richard, this place is a flippin' disgrace. But the price of a track day has come down since I was out last in 2010 so if you ignore the massive hike in petrol prices (a hard thing to do) the day cost less that it used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Its the ONLY track in the Republic if you can believe that Richard, this place is a flippin' disgrace. But the price of a track day has come down since I was out last in 2010 so if you ignore the massive hike in petrol prices (a hard thing to do) the day cost less that it used to. Whaaa, the only track! Yeah its hard to ingnore the price of fuel but then you got to look at it as a hobby... just an expensive hobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Whaaa, the only track! Yeah its hard to ingnore the price of fuel but then you got to look at it as a hobby... just an expensive hobby Yep, AFAIK there is another ONE in the North, we're spoilt for choice in these here parts! I'll be looking at the cost of a jeep & trailer on the ferry to the UK once I'm happy with the car's performance and endurance levels. I don't smoke, I don't drink (enough) and I'm not addicted to any substance or other pastime worth mentioning so I feel I'm entitled to burn obscene quantities of petrol every once in a while, 150 euros worth of it at the last day out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yep, AFAIK there is another ONE in the North, we're spoilt for choice in these here parts! I'll be looking at the cost of a jeep & trailer on the ferry to the UK once I'm happy with the car's performance and endurance levels. I don't smoke, I don't drink (enough) and I'm not addicted to any substance or other pastime worth mentioning so I feel I'm entitled to burn obscene quantities of petrol every once in a while, 150 euros worth of it at the last day out! Awesome would be good to see you over here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Awesome would be good to see you over here It would be great to be seen. We could swap cars for a few laps...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 It would be great to be seen. We could swap cars for a few laps...... Lol, we will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Lol, we will see Brilliant, I might even sober up a little for the occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Brilliant, I might even sober up a little for the occasion. Ha, I may have to have a few drinks before I say ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManwithSupra Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Some pro snaps from my most recent track day. Took me ages to get hold of the guy who took these as the orange sticker had blown off http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/484166_10150926156848802_2077531123_n.jpg http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/599556_10150926158153802_725057655_n.jpg http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181445_10150926160063802_512981129_n.jpg http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/250939_10150926160343802_1272855266_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/601176_10150926160938802_1492829516_n.jpg http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/599475_10150926162168802_570004116_n.jpg Got lots more but they are pretty much the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Wow looks really sweet, can't wait to see it in jp next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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