Simon_16v
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Cadwell was my first track day and the morning was pretty damp. After seeing people in Caterhams/Westfields crash it didn't do great for confidence.
Blyton has definitely shown me the limits of the car in a safer environment I'd say.
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Simon_16v
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Simon_16v
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http://youtu.be/sFWKypS-44w
A bit of footage from Blyton
http://youtu.be/8Zi1P7pEPOc
Also a video testing a GoPro2 with external microphone
[Edited on 04-04-2014 by Simon_16v]
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Simon_16v
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New track day alloys, has a lovelt TUV stamp on the inside of the alloys too
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taylorboosh
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If of bought a second set of standards tbh
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Simon_16v
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I wanted 15s, meant to improve the handling and tyres are cheap on these too.
They are purely for track, not for looking pretty.
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taylorboosh
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Are they heavy?
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Simon_16v
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To me they aren't, will pop them on some scales later. Although on the box it said circa 9kg per wheel so they aren't made of tin foil
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chris_uk
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What tyres ?
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Simon_16v
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Well I say tyres are cheaper, I mean cheaper than 16s.
Looking at getting some semi slicks like R888, Direzza, A048....basically anything I can get my hands on second hand for a decent price.
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chris_uk
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have a look at the Avon ZZR's aswell.
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Haimsey
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3 wheels
Cringed a bit when I saw that jacked up on the scissor jack !!
Awful things, friends 172 hit the deck due to one of them.
Marcy Marc
White Sport Progress Thread
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Simon_16v
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Thanks Chris, I've a fairly large list of tyres I'm watching on ebay. Will have a search for some.
What do you run on the VX?
Haha I know what you mean Haimsey, when I first did it the car rolled back ever so slightly and the jack had a bit of alean to it so the car when back down!
The outside edge of my drivers front tyre has been scrubbed a bit from Blyton so having an extra set of wheels to save the Conti's is a worth while investment I think
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chris_uk
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i run r888's
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Simon_16v
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AndyCorsaSport
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I'm looking at these again more and more. If I get another soon will have a get a track day booked together!!
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taylorboosh
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Buy a 197 imo
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Simon_16v
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Brother has one, no faster and worse on fuel. No thanks.
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Kyle T
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You can drop a Megane engine right into a 197 though right?
Turbo = better
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Impreza WRX STi
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Simon_16v
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Not a straight swap, for the hassle I'd rather have the Megane
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Ben G
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Scissor jack you crazy man! Used one of those before. Never again.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Widowmaker.
Do you actually use a scissor jack all the time, or do you have a trolley jack?? Madness if you don't.
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Simon_16v
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Was only for the quick test to see if the wheels fit. I either use kyles or the one I've got at home. The trolley jack at the girlfriends has disappeared.
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Simon_16v
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djgritt
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Looks great.
Photos really bring out the colour too - lovely shade of Orangeish.
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