tDR Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Ok f*ck it too I'm in now Brian. Will post my cheque and thingy today. Think I'll use road tyres for the circuit though. Good good, looks like we have us a last minute team put together! I'll likely be using road tyres for the circuit again, although I will be spending more time on it this time - I was too late with my circuit run last time so it didn't count! Ian - Good to see you back competing again too. Lets have us some fun with Supra vs. runs rather than caring about the tuner mobs with their skyrines and evos. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 We need to formulate a plan to get the cars to the handling course in a big block to keep the EVOs away for a bit, otherwise time just runs out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 We need to formulate a plan to get the cars to the handling course in a big block to keep the EVOs away for a bit, otherwise time just runs out Yep, good call. Maybe scramble for the handling course 1st thing after sign on? Then an hour before close again, with drag and top speed runs in between? Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Yep, good call. Maybe scramble for the handling course 1st thing after sign on? Then an hour before close again, with drag and top speed runs in between? That's what I was going to ask the MR2 chaps to do, line the cars up for the handling course as soon as they have been seen by the scrutineers so that they are there when it opens. Come round again and get another run in and then save the last run (I suspect it will be limited to 3 per car again?) for later in the day. Obviously the weather could be a factor in all this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Chris has emailed me saying the deadline for forms is now the 8th of July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branners Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 its always tricky though, you want to be on the drag strip first thing in the morning when the air is cool. Later in the day it can get bloody hot and that doesnt do the turbo performance much good, but has less affect on the handling course which needs nice warm tyres. If its limited to 3 handling runs this year that should mean the queues will be less. I wonder if we should also invade the grandstand first thing and reserve some spaces and keep those spaces throughout the day..? JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I'll buy some beach towels to put out in choice locations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 That's what I was going to ask the MR2 chaps to do, line the cars up for the handling course as soon as they have been seen by the scrutineers so that they are there when it opens. Come round again and get another run in and then save the last run (I suspect it will be limited to 3 per car again?) for later in the day. Obviously the weather could be a factor in all this though. I want to hit the handling course as much as I can this year so I like the sound of this Get in quick, the 1/4 mile can be done any time. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 I agree and reckon us and our phat lardy Supras should ALL be aiming for the circuit this year. Apart from Greg B as he has no suspension Spoke to Chris Mann today and he said posted cheques and forms for next week was fine due to the strike. No need for credit cards over the phone today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Good good, looks like we have us a last minute team put together! Lets have us some fun with Supra vs. runs rather than caring about the tuner mobs with their skyrines and evos. Cheers, Brian. Nothing wrong with lining up against non Supes too though http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=qIcdrcRwgH0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 It's gonna be a good day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 Well done guys. I honestly thought it was just going to be us there, we nearly have a full team now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 29, 2007 Share Posted June 29, 2007 did I mention I'm a fuckwit too.... Is there something you aren't telling us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Is there something you aren't telling us? Yeah that one went over my head a bit too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tDR Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Naughty Doug I'm thinking about running a set of Toyo R888's all round on my UK 17's as I think they suit the surface at Elvington well (Gaz did you guys ever get to test them there?) and means I'll have lots of lateral grip on the handling course. There was something about a special competitors supply of these at cheapo prices wasnt there? Anyone any idea how much for a set of 4 standard sizes and who the supplier was? Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hi Brian, Not managed to try yet - they don't have many RWYB dates there this year, and none that we could attend due to other commitments. The top speed day would have been ideal but they are not setting up for 1/4's so we've got no idea how good they are! Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sherwood Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Naughty Doug I'm thinking about running a set of Toyo R888's all round on my UK 17's as I think they suit the surface at Elvington well (Gaz did you guys ever get to test them there?) and means I'll have lots of lateral grip on the handling course. There was something about a special competitors supply of these at cheapo prices wasnt there? Anyone any idea how much for a set of 4 standard sizes and who the supplier was? Cheers, Brian. We are using TOYO R888s they gave better grip at Elvington than at POD, did a better time at Elvington on a damp track than at POD on a dry surface. Don't know if they are as good as the drag radials on the 1/4 but should be spot on for the 1 mile and handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 We are using TOYO R888s they gave better grip at Elvington than at POD, did a better time at Elvington on a damp track than at POD on a dry surface. Don't know if they are as good as the drag radials on the 1/4 but should be spot on for the 1 mile and handling. That'll do then, we'll give them a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Sounds like they're just the ticket Steve - how much did a set cost you if you don't mind me asking - PM if you prefer. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sherwood Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 I paid £312 for a pair of 295/30/18s for the rear just checked Camskill website these are now 195.69 each inc vat. We have 255/35/18 on the front these are now 175.74. 17s may be less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 Thanks Steve - sounds pricey for 18's, wonder what the deal price was for TOTB competitors - I remember something being posted about special Toyo direct supply as a competitive series? Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Thanks Steve - sounds pricey for 18's, wonder what the deal price was for TOTB competitors - I remember something being posted about special Toyo direct supply as a competitive series? Cheers, Brian. I'll give them a call on Monday Brian to see what the deal is like. What size are you after? Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Thanks Gaz - looking for standard sizes for the UK 17's so: 235/45-17 Front 255/40-17 Rear Or around those sizes that will still fit if price is similar, maybe a little extra width on the rears - for example I run 275 width BFGs. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markie Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Is there a list of the cars the club is entering now and the power figures.. Just looked over at the GTR forum and they have quite a good looking list going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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