Spanishfly
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I know that very sierra hit someone/thing that session.
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Ojc
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Yep Butler experienced my worst nightmare at Lydden, I was going to go on track that day but as soon as I turned up I got bad vibes, looked like Whacky Racers out there.
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AK
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good vids... Oliver, I left you a wee comment 
Ian - were you trying to get it sideways or just dealing with it? I used to get our old 205 out of shape on certain corners to get a better exit angle  Seems you brake quite deep (not really late as such) into corners too (trail braking).
Oliver - go faster.... 
Nova - looks great fun, and could be quicker still (from the vids I watched)... you were off the throttle for some time before braking in a few corners.
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Andy Stocker
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Yep Butler experienced my worst nightmare at Lydden, I was going to go on track that day but as soon as I turned up I got bad vibes, looked like Whacky Racers out there.
That was it, Lydden, couldn't for the life of me remember!
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Ojc
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quote:
Originally posted by AK
good vids... Oliver, I left you a wee comment
Ian - were you trying to get it sideways or just dealing with it? I used to get our old 205 out of shape on certain corners to get a better exit angle Seems you brake quite deep (not really late as such) into corners too (trail braking).
Oliver - go faster....
Nova - looks great fun, and could be quicker still (from the vids I watched)... you were off the throttle for some time before braking in a few corners.
I could go faster Adam, I just don't have a 6 figure salary to replace the car if the worst was to happen. I still think I go fast enough though 99% of the time, I could brake a bit later but I just don't want to risk it, I want time to deal with the unexpected.
The GP Track in Germany was a demonstation of driving at the limit in the Polo, I'd never drive the Astra to those limits
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AK
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i drove a Polo from dover to aberdeen a few days ago. Great looking car but really really awful to drive. Pointless info!
Hear what you are saying... its hard to switch that thinking part of your brain off. Fee thinks I dont have that part of the brain functioning so doesnt like being in a car with me :S
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Steve
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jesus wept dover to aberdeen is probably further then here to the ring
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Ojc
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I think even if I could have a switch to turn it off I would still leave it turned on
I just like the car too much to run the risk of having an off.
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AK
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track insurance?
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Ojc
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I think that's a license to be a complete bell end IMO
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Steve
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i already have one of them licenses 
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AK
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think we are only £600 for the skyline, so its a good idea!
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Ojc
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I do maybe 1 track day per quarter at most, I know it's tempting fate saying it's not financially worth it but I'm very sensible, I drive within my limits and anyone getting close to me I let past at the earliest opportunity.
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Rob B
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As much as i understand what people are saying about the braking, i still brake very late as i don't really see the risk, obviously there is a limit but if you brake slightly to late your only going to have a late turn in, i can't see how anyway could brake to late and hit a barrier, well if they did then it's really just bad judgement.
I find if you generally brake about a second after the brake cone, turn in hit the apex and accelerate from there you can't really go wrong and you'll have pretty quick pace whilst maintaining smoothness around the circuit..
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AK
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I've been off a fair amount of times due to braking too late! Locking up, rear end stepping out etc. If you go in to hot just keep it straight to get the speed off.
Its a very very fine line if you are going balls out.
Dont use brake cones once you have done a few laps... each car and driver is different!
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jr
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Allturnatively I just didn't brake in my last session result was some plouging
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
As much as i understand what people are saying about the braking, i still brake very late as i don't really see the risk, obviously there is a limit but if you brake slightly to late your only going to have a late turn in, i can't see how anyway could brake to late and hit a barrier, well if they did then it's really just bad judgement.
I find if you generally brake about a second after the brake cone, turn in hit the apex and accelerate from there you can't really go wrong and you'll have pretty quick pace whilst maintaining smoothness around the circuit..
haha, i lost all braking when you were following me, talk about brake fade... my pedal kept going to the floor. I had to start braking really early 
I've got some ditch finder brake pads fitted
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Ojc
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That's what I meant to ask you, is that Cavalier of Dougies an XE? On the straight out of Quarry the Nurburgendy was matching it's straight line pace.
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jr
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Yeah its an xe, it was pulling slightly after the exit to the pitlane, everywhere else we were matched speed wise, burg as expected cornered faster though
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Ojc
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Excellent, that's very impressive.
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Daimo B
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Pffff didn't see OJC's rear brake lights flicker even once. Pansy. 
Liked the vid, would really like a crack in that nova, looks quite raw.
I miss cars sometimes, esp on sunny track days which looked fairly open in terms of track space.
Anyone got any pictures of the day yet? Not seen any posts?
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Daimo B
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On an alternative post, I thought I saw OJC saturday, but then realised it was a Derv.
Same wheels, black stripe accross the back, diff colour VXR badge, white. It wasn't though. Was off VXRonline though. Think it was actually an 888.
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Butler
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quote:
Originally posted by Andy Stocker
quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Yep Butler experienced my worst nightmare at Lydden, I was going to go on track that day but as soon as I turned up I got bad vibes, looked like Whacky Racers out there.
That was it, Lydden, couldn't for the life of me remember!
The show is in a few days again. Apparently theyve changed things have changed following last year. I wont be there to find out!
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Ojc
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How would you know if they were flickering Lee is only behind me for half a lap
Anyway flickering means the ABS is cutting in and why would that be good 
Can't you keep your VXR and track that? Sell them ridiculous bikes of yours
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Daimo B
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Under hard braking the rear lights flicker, not when the ABS kicks in. Never had the ABS kick in on track.
Astra is funding the new car, besides, astra far too slow. Wouldn't mind taking it on track for one last blast, but got a road trip so no moniez.
[Edited on 26-04-2010 by VXR]
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