johnd-mkiv Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Had a gread day out yesterday managed to get the car home in one piece she ran like a dream did not miss a beat. This was my first ever track day, and from this experience it will not be my last. First go on the track I went out with John (PIG)we managed a few laps of taking uit easy then that went out the window with john banking it on the grass facing me still moving then i lost it on the corner facing him but a quick shift into first some full lock and loads of the loud pedal we both make a fast recovery up the mile long straight. My best top end of the day was 185mph stopping at the end was the interesting part so many different burning smells:D after a few more laps I could not help but have a go at the drifting found it great fun, at one point I come into a corner to fast, the back end stepped out and managed a controlled power slide in 3rd on boost, that when i looked at the speedo and it was reading 80-90mph:blink: was really pleased with how the supra handled very responsive and predictable even when it was going sideways as for the brakes erm the fronts they held up really well I have the evo brembo conversion with endless pads fitted there was a little brake fade but recovered fast as for the rears ill be needing two new disks as they are both cracked and the pads, think I got my moneys worth I have an in car video that im having trouble uploading to the pc ill be giving it to a friend this week to sort as soon as i get it ill post it up. great to meet a few more of you thanks also for all the organising that went into the event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Nice pics The trip to the petrol station had me worried as I couldnt figure out where the noise was coming from, it was your rear brakes, glad you made it back safely. I am sure there are some pics and vids of your sideways antics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Nice pics The trip to the petrol station had me worried as I couldnt figure out where the noise was coming from, it was your rear brakes, glad you made it back safely. I am sure there are some pics and vids of your sideways antics I thought it was an aeroplane at first I have some of it you can see from inside the car but would be great if there is some vids of the outside stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Cool pics fella We did get a clip of one of your slides Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Nice pics BTW - are your rear brake calipers jspec? Why is that one pad hardly worn when the others are knackered. Mine looked like that when I had a sticking sliding caliper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Here is Bobbeh`s thread http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=123265 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Lovely pics, id possibly kill for an Ultima GTR So many V8 and V6 kit cars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Cool pics fella We did get a clip of one of your slides Just had a look at your mate come out really well but cant open the video ones for some reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Nice pics BTW - are your rear brake calipers jspec? Why is that one pad hardly worn when the others are knackered. Mine looked like that when I had a sticking sliding caliper yer they were j specs mate strange how its done that though, they will be going in the bin as Im going to use the brembo twin pots for the rears see how they hold up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Nice write up John still on a buzz from the day. My car looks like a boat leaning over in that pic, must get the suspension sorted. Was so funny when you span out, i shat myself when i went on the grass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Gald you enjoyed it. "should" be another one april time. There will bre alot more cars at that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssupra Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Great write up John, sounds like you had loads of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 Nice pictures, sounded like a fun day:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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