Steve
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i actually bettered clarkson twin turbo jag time in my shonky old puma
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3CorsaMeal
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Steve i have some great laps to race around here, its comparable to the nurburgring imo, no fee's either just road tax
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Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
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quote: Originally posted by Butler
quote: Originally posted by Graham88
Travel insurance - £4.80
Who with?
Im failing to get excited, I just cant help but thinking il probably break down or something will go wrong.
A company called A2Z. They are an underwriter of AXA or something, I dunno exactly
Just go on Go Compare and they are really cheap.
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willay
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quote: Originally posted by jr
this time next week, someone will have done a sub 9 minute lap, in a shonky old vauxhall
quoted so we can look back and laugh when the Astra gets smashed up again.
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Butler
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Since weve booked the ring taxi I doubt its going to be closed.
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Butler
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quote: Originally posted by willay
quote: Originally posted by jr
this time next week, someone will have done a sub 9 minute lap, in a shonky old vauxhall
quoted so we can look back and laugh when the Astra gets smashed up again.
Do you reckon. i got 9.21 in the clio with traffic, reckon I could have got a sub 9 on a clear track. The mazda is slower though but I was catching willay at mallory, saying that its built for corners. My bro said the astra trumped the mx in a straight line.
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Paul_J
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I didn't know you were going James.
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willay
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I've never timed myself going round the track.
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Graham88
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9:21 is impressive tbh, must have been going some in that Clio
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Steve
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just over 10 mins last year in my puma when it was standard, nt really chasing times would be happy in the 9's though this year
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Graham88
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So you are chasing times then
[Edited on 18-05-2010 by Graham88]
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jr
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Registered: 20th May 02
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9.24 Bridge to Gantry with traffic and ojc as co pilot and on youtube for proof
although chasing times is not cool
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jr
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quote: Originally posted by willay
quote: Originally posted by jr
this time next week, someone will have done a sub 9 minute lap, in a shonky old vauxhall
quoted so we can look back and laugh when the Astra gets smashed up again.
i said im really really sorry about that
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Spanishfly
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It's wierd I only timed myself the first year (9.20 coupe turbo, eibach springs) Evidence was lee behind in passenger seat of Giles' cavalier...
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Graham88
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quote: Originally posted by jr
9.24 Bridge to Gantry with traffic and ojc as co pilot and on youtube for proof
although chasing times is not cool
Link?
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willay
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quote: Originally posted by jr
quote: Originally posted by willay
quote: Originally posted by jr
this time next week, someone will have done a sub 9 minute lap, in a shonky old vauxhall
quoted so we can look back and laugh when the Astra gets smashed up again.
i said im really really sorry about that
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Paul_J
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I hate people who get grumpy about chasing times.
It's the only reason I enjoy going. I set myself a challenge and then try to beat it.
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Graham88
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I did think that but wasn't going to comment, that's the reason most people go, just have to be safe whilst chasing, not like the guy in the Nurburg Astra who pushed his and the cars limits
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Spanishfly
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I go to enjoy myself. If it means chasing times then so be it. However I also drive with plenty of 'talent' left in the tank. I don't brake late etc. However if the GP track is open, it will be easier to get a rethym together so may be more willing to press on more. I'm still using the car I need to go home with, and unlike a uk trackday it has a few countries to travel!
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Ojc
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I can't get excited until I've finished this back breaking work with my dad, rolling ceilings is painful.
Just having first of this weeks sunbeds I want to look like David Dickinson before we go.
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Graham88
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That is the same mentality I am going out with Spanishfly I don't see why people are so afraid to admit to chasing times
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Andy Stocker
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I forgot my car has a stopwatch so might time myself as i'm curious to see if I can beat 10 mins
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Spanishfly
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Yeah std stopwatch is good. However camera then time it when home is better Bit like a memory wank.
Ollie, I wanted to go sunbed but keep putting it off May pop to one in the morning. Not been enough sun to get my chest out Although if weather is good next two days i'll be topless playing with my car.
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Graham88
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I am hoping to get away with attaching my Go Pro to the windscreen and pretend it's not filming
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Spanishfly
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fit it after barrier.
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