loks Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 HKAA - China Track days – Sat and Sun this coming weekend. Well what do you think are my chances against this lot? Remember rain forecast 9x Ferrari (mostly 360 Modena's) 3x Lamborghini (Diablo, Gallardo, Murcielego) 11x Porsche (mostly 996's) 1x Masarati Coup Cambiocorsa 1x Merc E55 4x BMW M3's 6x Audi (mostly TT's) 2x Lotus Elise 2x Skyline (one GT-R) 2x Honda NSX 1x Mitsi Evo7 1x Subaru WRX Sti 1x Lexus GS300 1x Opel Calibra 1x Renault Megane and me – 1x Toyota Supra TT Auto (10 years old) slighty BPU + one crapping himself driver without RLTC As I'm very likely to be whooped by most of the car's above (it is my first time of trying this you understand ) I am looking forward to the drive to the circuit from Hong Kong. Under China police escort all the way for 3 hours or so. Instructions are great - “When under police escort you are not required to stop for red lights , keep a reasonable distance from the car in front of you and switch on your hazard lights and headlights”. Should be hell of a sight with 47 performance cars travelling in a VIP convoy at break neck speed through the China highways. I've seen these VIP convoys before and they do not hang about. If I do make it back out alive I'll give you an update on how badly I did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grazer Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Sounds fantastic Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 What a great line-up of cars ! Go and show them who's boss ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 All you need to embarrace them is good brakes! If you can keep the brakes on song you'll annoy the hell outta some much more expensive metal Just remeber to have fun! (and go to the loo before you get in the car! lol ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam W Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 That whole thing sounds completely fantastic, I'm sure the police escort will make the convoys to Bolney, Billing etc look silly in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Have fun Dave and do us proud:) Who stops for redlights in China anyway I'd definitely be more scared about driving on the Chinese roads than the track, watch out for the family of eight with ten chickens in cages all on one moped doing a u-turn on the highway on the wrong side of the road infront of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted August 16, 2004 Author Share Posted August 16, 2004 Cheers all for your words of encouragement. I'm really looking forward to it a nervous sort of way :eek2: Alex, got you on the breaks. New race pads fitted and new HKS break fluid to help me annoy them a little bit Nic, next time you'll have to join me on the family moped slalom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 16, 2004 Share Posted August 16, 2004 Have fun Dave and take some pic's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted August 17, 2004 Share Posted August 17, 2004 If you have a camcorder then it would be good to see footage of this track if you were to mount it on your dashboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 Wow – what a laugh that was. Whole weekend was totally amazing. Left Hong Kong Friday lunchtime and after crossing into China the ‘race’ began! Although we (47 cars) were supposed to be under police escort the 200km to the Zhuhai circuit it turned out to be just a Mitsi Landcruiser from the circuit management only – with a police siren and hazards . Needless to say that all the drivers got a little impatient and within 10 minutes the race was on. Everyone, and I mean everyone, picked up the pace and no-one wanted to be left alone. It was a fine sight with all the Porsche’s, Ferrari’s and Lambo’s all going for it through the highway traffic. I just hope the video does it justice. After the main town and heavy traffic was left behind it went from mischievious fun to seriously mad stuff. Although I was averaging between 180-200kph (112-125mph) at this stage we were getting left behind by the big boys. The Lambo’s were apparently hitting 300kph (186mph) - gulp – if you know the condition of the roads and the driving mentality in China! This was when my 10 year old Supra decided to let me down with the front under spoiler being ripped from it’s mounts due to the high speeds and rubbing on the floor. It was quickly ripped off totally with aid of a handy pen knife (didn’t want to left behind you see ) and we were back on our way again. Totally amazing sight that evening as 47 (mostly) stunning motors were parked up outside the Zhuhai Holiday Inn for the evening. The locals were in total awe. Saturday at the circuit was a complete washout and it lashed down all day. Not good for a novice driving and no RLTC. The briefing was given in the morning and as it was all in Cantonese no good for myself . The last comments were in English though – “Sign the death disclaimer, it’s a race and be careful”. We were split up into 3 groups (including the circuit Lotus elise’s) and given 30 minute sessions (read ‘free for all’) from 10:00am until 5:00pm – not bad eh? I missed the first session as I did not bring a full face helmet . It was heaving it down so first excuse used. Spent the rest of the day flirting with death. Note to BBS – even bigger UK front discs and calipers are crap after about 3 laps racing – IF you have an auto box. Oh joy, when you hammer down the main straight and slam on the anchors for the T1 corner and there’s nothing there. Heart in mouth and soiled underwear. The cars that stood out all day was one particularly quick WRX and the 3x Audi RS4’s – 4 wheel drive certainly helped. Casualties – 996 Turbo (wall), Lotus Elise (wall) and Masarati (gravel trap). Sunday started off pretty much the same with a wet circuit but managed to get one session with a dry track. Now that was more like it. I managed to keep up with pretty much everything on acceleration and on the straights but was crap on the corners because I had to brake so early. Of course the Lambo and Ferrari big guns came into their own now and the racing was terrific. Casualties – Ferrari 360 modena (blown engine ), 2x 996’s (walls but drivable but seriously patched up), Audi RS4 (wall) and due to the much higher speeds – a whole bunch in the gravel traps. No deaths. Not too much racing on the journey back to Hong Kong. Everyone was just too knackered. No timings were taken but hell to it I had the time of my life. I hear there is another track day there, in December and nothing shall stop me going again. The bug has bitten – new 6-pot AP brakes and discs are on order as we speak. The End. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted August 23, 2004 Author Share Posted August 23, 2004 I will post more pictures and hopefully a movie later in the multimedia section. Just don't hold your breath waiting for it to be posted.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Awesome. Love the right up too. ------------- No deaths. ------------- Jesus, sounds as if that was a suprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 Wow! That sounds like a right laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 23, 2004 Share Posted August 23, 2004 No Deaths!? What sorta track do you call that Sounds like you had a great time.. cant wait to see more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Originally posted by loks Note to BBS – even bigger UK front discs and calipers are crap after about 3 laps racing – IF you have an auto box. Oh joy, when you hammer down the main straight and slam on the anchors for the T1 corner and there’s nothing there. Heart in mouth and soiled underwear. and just when I think my car is ready for the track! Sounds like a mad trip and a good post Dave Bobbeh, how did your brakes hold up at the ring ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Sounds awesome Originally posted by loks new 6-pot AP brakes and discs are on order as we speak. Out of interest were you on stock pads, fluid and hoses? Normally pedal feel goes from boiling the fluid / expanding brake lines, no brakes comes from the pads "gassing", as they get too hot the material virtually vaporises pushing the pad away from the disc. I managed to lose the brakes on mine during some very spirited road driving and again on a trackday - I reacted to this by changing the fluid to a better DOT 5.1 (some SRF I had knocking around), braided hoses and Hawk HP+ pads with new standard discs - a massive difference! I can't help wondering if this is all you need to do rather than going for the AP's - they look pretty and offer a larger heatsink but I suspect they won't make you stop any better that standard disks with a mild upgrade of the surrounding components. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Oooooo I forgot that that I have SS hoses, CW pads and DOT 5.1 and yes, it all makes a difference as Michael states I was a little worried there for a moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
attilauk Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 sounds like a great day:thumbs: i have 3g (brembo) 20 grove discs, endless fast road pads and dot 5.1 fluid and i have not had ANY fade yet:thumbs: i spent the entire day last wednesday on Castle Combe constantly braking from ton plus speeds and my brakes performed impeccably:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 24, 2004 Share Posted August 24, 2004 Originally posted by Peter Sharp Bobbeh, how did your brakes hold up at the ring ? Mine were fine. However, I did stop after 10 or so mins (lap) for a rest - and to count my blessings that I was still alive hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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loks Posted August 24, 2004 Author Share Posted August 24, 2004 Originally posted by mcanny Out of interest were you on stock pads, fluid and hoses? Lockheed Race Pads, HKS brake fluid and Goodridge braided hoses... you have been warned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted August 24, 2004 Author Share Posted August 24, 2004 Cue CW's words of wisdom...(we are not worthy smilie) http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=21957&highlight=best+brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loks Posted August 25, 2004 Author Share Posted August 25, 2004 Here's some more photo's (note red group)....and I'm not even going sideways in these http://www.ianmar.net/ec/view_album.php?set_albumName=album03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 sound awesome mate, stunning car to!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted August 25, 2004 Share Posted August 25, 2004 Looks like a great weekend, nice pictures too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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