grahamc Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 LOL! Well, I'd have to call that consensual There was one other Ginetta going around there and it was much, much better through the twisties, neater overall. It just had no grunt down Hanger straight. Not much does when compared to the R35 GTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 Some of the Ginettas are for the Junior championship, 14 to 17 year olds straight from karting. Some have V6 engines and have a fair amount of grunt. Some are historic, and in that group lie some of the real quick ones. Like all one make championships the cars end up well sorted handling wise, but often lack big BHP as it keeps the running costs lower. As in how much fuel did you say you used? *HOW* much are new tyres??? Looks like you have the disease to me, there's no cure, just control it with more power and downforce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Not much does when compared to the R35 GTR Amen to that. Some of the Ginettas are for the Junior championship, 14 to 17 year olds straight from karting. Some have V6 engines and have a fair amount of grunt. Some are historic, and in that group lie some of the real quick ones. Like all one make championships the cars end up well sorted handling wise, but often lack big BHP as it keeps the running costs lower. As in how much fuel did you say you used? *HOW* much are new tyres??? Looks like you have the disease to me, there's no cure, just control it with more power and downforce! Ahh, interesting. The fast Ginetta really did look sorted. I'm running 265/35/20 and 305/30/20 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2s, they're incredible tyres for the road. £1250 a set though! The day before, I also had some 400mm Alcon discs and some Pagid RS29 pads fitted. Oh, and there was a short matter of 200 litres of fuel (2 full tanks and 6x20 ltr Jerry cans). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 You must have a subscription for tyres and brake pads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 If you are honest about costs even 2 years ago in my GTS-t Skyline I was up over £1000 per trackday. That's taking zero account of money lost through taking time off work, which I should really have added in, but £20 is neither here nor there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Taking it all into account, with time off work, weekday trackdays are too expensive. Weekend is more manageable, though. But it's still: Entry: £250-300 Fuel: £200-250 Tyres: £400 (1/3rd worn per day) Brakes: £250 (get around 2-3 days out of a set of RS29) Hotel: £50 It's not cheap, but epic fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 I love those videos John. Very nice driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 LOL! I'm more of an MX5 guy hehe! Hope you're well mate. Me too mines in for a supercharger as we speak cant wait! Taking it all into account, with time off work, weekday trackdays are too expensive. Weekend is more manageable, though. But it's still: Entry: £250-300 Fuel: £200-250 Tyres: £400 (1/3rd worn per day) Brakes: £250 (get around 2-3 days out of a set of RS29) Hotel: £50 It's not cheap, but epic fun. pricey but fun! I run the R888s and for £1066 they are great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 Me too mines in for a supercharger as we speak cant wait! pricey but fun! I run the R888s and for £1066 they are great!! It's too wet around here for R888!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 It's too wet around here for R888!! they are pretty decent in the wet.... I made it around Goodwood in the wet Not the best image, but it was dark and the GTR was moving rather quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 I'll stick with the Michelin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Just had my first trackday of the year, at Silverstone. Car was awesome as usual. Great to get back in the saddle. - - - Updated - - - Just had my first trackday of the year, at Silverstone. Car was awesome as usual. Great to get back in the saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Wow..awesome John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Good vid. Car looked fast and well planted. What happened at 10:14, brake fade or just driver error? Is it filmed on a go pro, it's very clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Good vid. Car looked fast and well planted. What happened at 10:14, brake fade or just driver error? Is it filmed on a go pro, it's very clear. I hit the brakes too hard, too late and just unsettled the car. So rather than attempt the corner, I took the easy route. Filmed on a GoPro Hero 4 Black, with extension arm. Spot metering on. I've tried 4K and 1080p, there's no appreciable difference to justify the huge file size differences, so I just shoot in 1080p30 with ProTune enabled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammer Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Wise decision. Thanks for the info. been thinking of getting a go pro for some time now so that sort of info really helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 Wise decision. Thanks for the info. been thinking of getting a go pro for some time now so that sort of info really helps. Anytime mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 1:12 Great video mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 1:12 Undertaking in a braking zone after being done on a straight... He was!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annabella Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Some good laps there from 6 mins, nicely on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Well, another small update, I've changed the wheels to the Track Pack wheels (I did it back in May, but never really shouted about them), added some carbon side skirts and the Esprit rear wing. Wheels and sideskirts close up https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13418626_1213853328638764_6383432873415208695_o.jpg https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13443320_1213853321972098_4853327770518921773_o.jpg Then the new rear wing from 4SRC in Warrington https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13987552_10154450962725799_2442001712184531744_o.jpg Then all put to the test at Rockingham for Niss Show 2016 on the 14th August [video=youtube;Hjq-45aI1lA] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Sounds nice, great track isn`t it Rockingham, did i hear tyre squeal at 14;20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Sounds nice, great track isn`t it Rockingham, did i hear tyre squeal at 14;20? A tiny bit! It's actually pretty quiet, I had it measured by the marshalls. 85dB at 5000rpm static. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a98pmalcolm Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Awesome car mate, this is what I'm after next, and in that colour.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxluc Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Such a great GTR John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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