Trackskills: 10th October

[thefool1983]

Heading down to this on Sunday for my first ever trackskills event. In the fifty shades of Grey 350z

Couple of questions:

Have a set of nearly done tyres on the front.
Should I change them before Sunday, or replace them after the weekend destroying the old ones on track? Forecast looks dry. So I'm edging towards the latter.

Any other prep I should be looking at?
I plan on changing the oil/filter thru the week here, recently put new rear pads in, changed all brake fluid and have a spare set of front pads just in case.


Any other tips?
Hope to see some of you guys there. I know @Coog was booked in for sure

 

[Coog]

I’m far from an expert but I think you’re better to track worn tyres. New tyres tend to get absolutely wrecked. You’ll just need to keep a good eye on the front passenger side one.

Good job you posted this I thought it was 17th!! Have done and will manage absolutely no prep!

 

[pablo]

I’m 9/10 confident I’ll be there. Handy to know I can get a lift home

 

[quattro Rick]

Heading down to this on Sunday for my first ever trackskills event. In the fifty shades of Grey 350z

Couple of questions:

Have a set of nearly done tyres on the front.
Should I change them before Sunday, or replace them after the weekend destroying the old ones on track? Forecast looks dry. So I'm edging towards the latter.

Any other prep I should be looking at?
I plan on changing the oil/filter thru the week here, recently put new rear pads in, changed all brake fluid and have a spare set of front pads just in case.


Any other tips?
Hope to see some of you guys there. I know @Coog was booked in for sure

I would advise swapping the near worns to the rear if the wheels aren't staggered?

Best having as much steering grip as possible was what I was advised.

If they're staggered, and they can be swapped left to right maybe do that after one or two sessions to keep the front left from obliterating and upsetting your home journey

Won't make this one myself unfortunately even though I've recently gotten the car to damn near perfect maintenance wise for track use

 

[thefool1983]

I would advise swapping the near worns to the rear if the wheels aren't staggered?

Best having as much steering grip as possible was what I was advised.

If they're staggered, and they can be swapped left to right maybe do that after one or two sessions to keep the front left from obliterating and upsetting your home journey

Won't make this one myself unfortunately even though I've recently gotten the car to damn near perfect maintenance wise for track use

Yeah they're staggered which is a pain in the balls. Also directional I think.

Is there usually someone to change tyres available at the track? Could potentially bring spares if needed

I’m 9/10 confident I’ll be there. Handy to know I can get a lift home

Ya reckon lol

 

[pablo]

One of us is bound to make it lol

There is a tyre guy but I recall mostly slicks?

 

[acsmyth]

Should be there all being well with another car that could go pop.

Good thing to know there may be a few of us walking hoke together

 

[quattro Rick]

Should be there all being well with another car that could go pop.

Good thing to know there may be a few of us walking hoke together

Balls to the wall, drive home with brakes that barely work like me

 

[V8]

For track virgins (not the ones we sacrifice for the weather!), check out Hints and Tips 004.

Bill Adair is the tyre man. It depends what other motorsport events are on, particularly rallies, as to whether he will be there. You can ring him to check 028 81648428

Cars coming so far to the next track day on Sunday 10th October, 2021.​

• Seat Leon
• Various MX5s
• Various Renault Clios
• Toyota MR2
• VW Polo GT1 GTi
• Nissan 350Z
• Suzuki Swift
• Peugeot 205 GTi
• Various BMWs
• Various Ford Fiestas
• Various Locaterfields
• Subaru Impreza
• VX220
• Mini Cooper S
• Ford Escort MK2

 

[thefool1983]

For track virgins (not the ones we sacrifice for the weather!), check out Hints and Tips 004.

Bill Adair is the tyre man. It depends what other motorsport events are on, particularly rallies, as to whether he will be there. You can ring him to check 028 81648428

Cars coming so far to the next track day on Sunday 10th October, 2021.​

• Seat Leon
• Various MX5s
• Various Renault Clios
• Toyota MR2
• VW Polo GT1 GTi
• Nissan 350Z
• Suzuki Swift
• Peugeot 205 GTi
• Various BMWs
• Various Ford Fiestas
• Various Locaterfields
• Subaru Impreza
• VX220
• Mini Cooper S
• Ford Escort MK2

Thanks for details earlier Donal, I eventually found original email. Was in my junk folder.
See you on Sun.
Kev

 

[pablo]

Meeting here at 10:30 if anyone wants to tag along

EUROSPAR Dundonald
028 9048 3693

https://goo.gl/maps/rJXkz6jEwMwuBWUm8

 

[southsky sunrise]

Remember boys between myself @Robert & @Darragh theres plenty of recovery available…. Not that you’ll need but have a good day

 

[pablo]

Have you on speed dial as always Fred
Then @Wild Thing next for a new donkey

 

[thefool1983]

Such a day had at this. Really enjoyed it. And the #50shades 350 didnt let me down!! 4 sessions and it drove home (just!).

Definitely got the bug now alright!!

Any videos - post them up!!

 

[Coog]

Good days craic that. The wee Suzuki was going like a champ all day though the brakes need done again! Really getting into the swing of things with the wee car now.

This is pretty much the only pics I got all day lol

 

[Darragh]

Remember boys between myself @Robert & @Darragh theres plenty of recovery available…. Not that you’ll need but have a good day I

And lowered cars aren’t a problem either lol thanks for the tag

 

[Coog]

Quick clip following @thefool1983 as best I could lol

 

[thefool1983]

Quick clip following @thefool1983 as best I could lol

Class. You're deffo catching me on the corners there!! The power saved my blushes

Can't even remember passing that fiesta

 

[thefool1983]

My rear pads, new 3 months or so ago!!
The traction/stability control just mullered them! Some noises driving home like that

 

[Dieseldes]

Hi, I was in the silver/red Leon. Your 350z was really doing well today. I was very impressed how it performs as a stock ish car. With some hot pads and sticky tyres, you would be setting very good pace. Fair play, not just because it was your first time, but you genuinely were driving well.

I had mighty crack. My camber bolts loosen up and my tracking was all over the place after the second session and it really put me off. But I made the best of it..

 

[thefool1983]

Hi, I was in the silver/red Leon. Your 350z was really doing well today. I was very impressed how it performs as a stock ish car. With some hot pads and sticky tyres, you would be setting very good pace. Fair play, not just because it was your first time, but you genuinely were driving well.

I had mighty crack. My camber bolts loosen up and my tracking was all over the place after the second session and it really put me off. But I made the best of it.. View attachment 338496

Cheers Des. Nice to meet you today.
Hopefully see u again soon.

You made short work of those tyres BTW! Impressive

 

[Dieseldes]

If anyone knows the fella in the blue Clio that went off at the chicane, let him know if he PM's me I can send him footage. I don't want to publish it.

 

[acsmyth]

@Dieseldes thats me mate! I’ve already posted one angle of it in the car thread, but sure PM me your angle and I can add it in!

 

[pablo]

Good days craic that. The wee Suzuki was going like a champ all day though the brakes need done again! Really getting into the swing of things with the wee car now.

This is pretty much the only pics I got all day lol

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I wasn’t being antisocial coog every time I went to say hello you were chatting to someone and of course I buggered off early.

Wee swift was swift enough but far too nice and shiny to be in a track!!

 

[Coog]

I wasn’t being antisocial coog every time I went to say hello you were chatting to someone and of course I buggered off early.

Wee swift was swift enough but far too nice and shiny to be in a track!!

Haha same then saw the mini with the bonnet up and pool underneath it and figured you probably had enough on your hands.

I have a tool there to release the tensioner on the R53 charger. You’re welcome to have it. Can bring it back to Belfast from the workshop on Friday.