SES Trackday, Brands Hatch - Tuesday 17th April

[Steve_PPP]

Thinking about organising another SES trackday at Brands as there's been quite a bit of interest from people in last years thread about getting another session booked before the Ring trip (to act as a bit of a shakedown for those who want it!).

Having looked at the ClubMSV calendar, the date that jumps out is Tuesday 17th April, for an open pit lane evening.

15:30 Arrival & signing on
16:30 Driver briefing
17:30 Sighting Laps
20:00 Track Time Ends

Cost: £119

http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home/even...productid=1185

Please post up if you are interested, and i'll get something organised

[Anger]

Count me in

[SpecB]

Possibly if they don't mind me arriving a bit later..... Can't get away from Bognor until 3.

[Krissyb]

Count me in aswel, am I allowed to bring the Clio as I don't know if P1 will be finished

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Anger

Count me in

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

Possibly if they don't mind me arriving a bit later..... Can't get away from Bognor until 3.

I guess as long as you're there for the driver briefing it wouldn't be a problem. I know that doesn't take an hour so that might not happen until 5ish anyway.... maybe worth giving them a bell when we get it booked?

Originally Posted by Krissyb

Count me in aswel, am I allowed to bring the Clio as I don't know if P1 will be finished

Of course mate, more the merrier

[Bolesroor]

Not that I`m a bit of a voyeur but would it be ok to just watch?

[Krissyb]

I have 2 friends aswel both in Glanza's that'd love to come

[simba]

Originally Posted by Bolesroor

Not that I`m a bit of a voyeur but would it be ok to just watch?

its always ok to watch long as you dont get caught !!

[Hongkongfooi]

ooh a shakedown before germany....yes count me in

Too close to Germany for my liking, but will come and watch

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Crowman

Too close to Germany for my liking, but will come and watch

Five weeks before ?

If it goes so badly wrong that it can't be be fixed in five weeks, then it probably wouldn't be fixed in time for Germany if we did a track day next week

(now there's something positive thinking to convince people to come )

[Moley_WRX]

Tempting

[Bigtel]

I'm up for a watch too

I will have a drop of that.

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Five weeks before ?

If it goes so badly wrong that it can't be be fixed in five weeks, then it probably wouldn't be fixed in time for Germany if we did a track day next week

(now there's something positive thinking to convince people to come )

Mate, you fill ya boots.
I'm not letting anything get in the way of Germany.

You never know a deer might run out in front of you

[The Gimp]

If I can swap my shift at work I am game.


Steve

[Moley_WRX]

Infact yeah, i'm definately up for this

[Krissyb]

lets get this all booked up

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Krissyb

lets get this all booked up

Yes indeed

[Steve_PPP]

Looks to be a good few of us so i think it should be a go-er. Will give MSV a ring tomorrow if i get a second to see how many places are left. If there's loads, then no problems for inviting friends along in non-scoobs

So i think the current list is:

1. Steve_PPP
2. Anger
3. Bluebugeye (might turn up a bit late?)
4. KrissyB (Clio)
5. KrissyB (Glanza1)
6. KrissyB (Glanza2)
7. Hongkongfooi
8. Worzel
9. Moley

And Gimpy as a maybe, plus a few people coming to watch.

[bottlesofbecks]

Will come along and watch not ready to join in yet

[Steve_PPP]

Just spoken to MSV and there is plenty of room at the moment (only 1 person booked out of max 20!).

I asked about the drive-by noise limit of 92db and he said that this was nothing new at Brands, its just they've started advertising the fact on the ClubMSV website. They've been doing drive-by tests for recent years and if we were fine then, we'll be fine now

[Daphne]

Hi guys,


I've only done one track day before at an airfield in Abingdon. How does Brand's hatch fall in the suggested for novice/seasoned track user?

Also how much value do people see in this evening here compared to a day at (albeit a less famous) track for the same price. I'm keen to get some more track time but looking to ease in gently and not over do it too soon. I went to watch British Superbikes here and some areas looked hairy.

Cheers

John

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Daphne

Hi guys,


I've only done one track day before at an airfield in Abingdon. How does Brand's hatch fall in the suggested for novice/seasoned track user?

Also how much value do people see in this evening here compared to a day at (albeit a less famous) track for the same price. I'm keen to get some more track time but looking to ease in gently and not over do it too soon. I went to watch British Superbikes here and some areas looked hairy.

Cheers

John

its a good way to start....i'll be paying for a spot of instruction which is only £25

[Moley_WRX]

Brands is a very good track to learn at, as it's a pretty short circuit.

DEFINATELY get an instructor in with you, it makes a massive difference

[Lucky]

I wonder what db mine is now? Will get it tested as this looks like a good'un.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Lucky

I wonder what db mine is now? Will get it tested as this looks like a good'un.

Would be good to have you onboard mate, looks like the best turnout for a trackday since the photoshoot one we did 2 years ago!

So definately the best opportunity to do a trackday with a few mates for a while i think

[Scooby_Greg]

1. Steve_PPP
2. Anger
3. Bluebugeye (might turn up a bit late?)
4. KrissyB (Clio)
5. KrissyB (Glanza1)
6. KrissyB (Glanza2)
7. Hongkongfooi
8. Worzel
9. Moley
10. Scooby_Greg
And Gimpy as a maybe, plus a few people coming to watch.

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Would be good to have you onboard mate, looks like the best turnout for a trackday since the photoshoot one we did 2 years ago!

So definately the best opportunity to do a trackday with a few mates for a while i think

Defo, particularly as I am not going to Germany, so would be good to do something. Where can I get tested for db???. I know they will do it there, but I assume that'll be too late as I will have paid.

[Lucky]

1. Steve_PPP
2. Anger
3. Bluebugeye (might turn up a bit late?)
4. KrissyB (Clio)
5. KrissyB (Glanza1)
6. KrissyB (Glanza2)
7. Hongkongfooi
8. Worzel
9. Moley
10. Scooby_Greg
11. Lucky (providing db levels meet requirements)
And Gimpy as a maybe, plus a few people coming to watch.

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Defo, particularly as I am not going to Germany, so would be good to do something. Where can I get tested for db???. I know they will do it there, but I assume that'll be too late as I will have paid.

What exhaust have you got?

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Moley_WRX

What exhaust have you got?

Did you not look at the form I sent you

Full decat with afterburner angled back box Gary, so not sure it would pass? Dont get me wrong, its not deafening loud, but it is loud, particularly on full chat.

[Anger]

Borrow a different back box

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Anger

Borrow a different back box

I have the standard back box in the garage, but the car would need a tweak to the map if I put that back on I think as its not as free flowing.

[Anger]

I swap and change back boxes all the time without remapping....

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Anger

I swap and change back boxes all the time without remapping....

Just because you do doesn't mean it's right.
If you swop between the two , get it checked to get the all clear

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by C. J.

Just because you do doesn't mean it's right.
If you swop between the two , get it checked to get the all clear

yeah, not planning on changing it over anyway. Will get the noise tested and if its in, then happy days.

[Anger]

It wont pass for an evening one... I can tell you that now

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Anger

It wont pass for an evening one... I can tell you that now

Ok mate, thanks for that. I did wonder. Will still go and watch then in that case.

[Anger]

Car have to add bungs to get on track all the time and don't go pop...

[thepieman]

Get a Bung Steve

Had an afterburner vortex on my old classic and used the bung, makes a great deal of difference and easy to carry around for those moments you need it

Will require a small hole drilling in the tailpipe but you'll hardly notice it, had mine on the bottom

[Moley_WRX]

My Afterburner passed, but that was for a day session

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Ok mate, thanks for that. I did wonder. Will still go and watch then in that case.

I have a bung that fits the afterburner that you can borrow.

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by Admin

Get a Bung Steve

Had an afterburner vortex on my old classic and used the bung, makes a great deal of difference and easy to carry around for those moments you need it

Will require a small hole drilling in the tailpipe but you'll hardly notice it, had mine on the bottom

Thanks Ron. I have a bung, but again the advice is not to drive it hard with the bung in as the afterburner bung is particularly restricive and the car was mapped with the bung out. Looking back, I probably could have had a map for both, but it didnt even cross my mind. But god am I lovin it!

[Lucky]

Originally Posted by BIG"E"

I have a bung that fits the afterburner that you can borrow.

Thanks Ian. I have a bung for it, but its more to do with the map.

Sorry guys, this thread has gone completely off topic. Apologies.

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Thanks Ian. I have a bung for it, but its more to do with the map.

Sorry guys, this thread has gone completely off topic. Apologies.

Wise man

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by Lucky

Thanks Ron. I have a bung, but again the advice is not to drive it hard with the bung in as the afterburner bung is particularly restricive and the car was mapped with the bung out. Looking back, I probably could have had a map for both, but it didnt even cross my mind. But god am I lovin it!

Get Simon to put an additional map on it then I'm sure he'll sort it out for you, that way you'll have all angles covered Theres loads of time to sort it

Old exhaust bung thread HERE.....

[thepieman]

Back on topic

Thinking about organising another SES trackday at Brands as there's been quite a bit of interest from people in last years thread about getting another session booked before the Ring trip (to act as a bit of a shakedown for those who want it!).

Having looked at the ClubMSV calendar, the date that jumps out is Tuesday 17th April, for an open pit lane evening.

15:30 Arrival & signing on
16:30 Driver briefing
17:30 Sighting Laps
20:00 Track Time Ends

Cost: £119

http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home/even...productid=1185

Please post up if you are interested, and i'll get something organised

Current List:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Anger
3. Bluebugeye (might turn up a bit late?)
4. KrissyB (Clio)
5. KrissyB (Glanza1)
6. KrissyB (Glanza2)
7. Hongkongfooi
8. Worzel
9. Moley
10. Scooby_Greg
11. Lucky (providing db levels meet requirements)
And Gimpy as a maybe, plus a few people coming to watch.

[Steve_PPP]

Right, i think we're all agreed that Tuesday 17th April is the best session to go for, so i've updated the thread title to reflect this.

Get booking folks

[Moley_WRX]

Anyone booked this yet?

[Steve_PPP]

Not yet but will be.

Need to give you a ring in the week as well Gary.

[Scooby_Greg]

Me too once I get paid

[nigess]

Hi i've not done a track day before but would love to come. Sound wise I have a Ninja 2 back box I don't think it should be too noisy. Can someone tell me how to book this up. Novice obviously on track but only one way to learn I guess

[Skullfudge]

Count me in

[Hongkongfooi]

depending on whats found with my car next week as to whether i attend now

Mmmmm I'm now tempted for some reason can't think why
Scoobs to play with :EVO:

[Steve_PPP]

Probably about time we got this booked up i think, 5 week to go now. This is the list from previous page - if you're on it, can you confirm whether you still in?

Current List:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Anger
3. Bluebugeye (might turn up a bit late?)
4. KrissyB (Clio)
5. KrissyB (Glanza1)
6. KrissyB (Glanza2)
7. Hongkongfooi
8. Worzel
9. Moley
10. Scooby_Greg
11. Lucky (providing db levels meet requirements)
12. Nigess
13. Skullfudge

I'll give MSV another buzz this week and see how many places there are free now, the sessions have a limit of 20 so don't want the list to grow much until we know that we won't have to disappoint anyone.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

depending on whats found with my car next week as to whether i attend now

Good luck mate, hope its not going to cost the world to fix!

[Scooby_Greg]

I'm going Steve

[Jason73]

I'm interested

[nigess]

I'm in

[Anger]

Just can't see my car being back in one piece by then

[Jolly Green Monster]

Tempted. Need to check date works.

Oi I'm in= Nige without the ssssssss

Booked! :EVO:

[Steve_PPP]

Current List:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Nige (booked)
3. Bluebugeye (might turn up a bit late?)
4. KrissyB (Clio)
5. KrissyB (Glanza1)
6. KrissyB (Glanza2)
7. Hongkongfooi
8.Moley
9. Scooby_Greg
10. Lucky (providing db levels meet requirements)
11Nigess
12. Skullfudge

Added Nige in Anger's spot as he doesn't think the car will be sorted in time.

Has anyone paid for the driver guy to come out with them?

[Skullfudge]

Damn ..... I booked elsewhere. Will have to give this one a miss chaps.

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Damn ..... I booked elsewhere. Will have to give this one a miss chaps.

What! oh man I was really looking forward to that.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Damn ..... I booked elsewhere. Will have to give this one a miss chaps.

Originally Posted by Nige

What! oh man I was really looking forward to that.

He has bottled it Nige

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Nige

Has anyone paid for the driver guy to come out with them?

I did last year, definately worth the extra few quid

Originally Posted by Skullfudge

Damn ..... I booked elsewhere. Will have to give this one a miss chaps.

Thats a shame mate. Enjoyed feeling like a tortoise on the main straight every time you came past a couple of years ago!

[Anger]

I'll bring my Camera...

I don't want to pay for it Steve. I want to see what line he takes for a lap or two. :EVO:

[nigess]

Can someone tell me please the website to go to to book up cheers

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by nigess

Can someone tell me please the website to go to to book up cheers

http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home/even...productid=1185

[nigess]

Sorry i've found it all by myself. They speak about noise levels am hoping that mine is ok running ninja 2

I booked & paid for this. If you want my place just give me back what ive paid out & its yours. Pay Pall is good for me or at the next meet. :EVO:

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Nige

I booked & paid for this. If you want my place just give me back what ive paid out & its yours. Pay Pall is good for me or at the next meet. :EVO:

Why you bailing out Nige? Was going to get it booked up as well at the weekend, hoping everyone else does soon as well.

Until I sought this noise out on overrun I don't really want to risk it. I will have to do it if nobody buy's my booking mind. The mood I'm in with the car at the moment it may end in disaster. . Busting it just before Germany not good. You want to buy my ticket Steve? :EVO:

£100 = bargin!!!

[Lucky]

I would love to, but with just buying a new back box and an impending check on the map I don't think finances will agree. I will however be there to watch.

Is there nobody doing this now then? £100 for a track day 1of you should be biting my arm off. :EVO:

[Moley_WRX]

Looking highly unlikely my car will be ready in time for this.

Looks like I'm on my own! Who's bright idea was this?

To close to Germany mate

[Anger]

Originally Posted by Nige

Looks like I'm on my own! Who's bright idea was this?

I'll come and hold your hand Nige

[nigess]

I really wanted to come but I can't get the day off work was totally gutted going on 24th instead I'll be on my own by looks of it. Going to do the whole day as opposed to evening I figured as I haven't done one before i'll need all the practise I can get

[Jason73]

I want to do it. I want to get some practice of driving round a track

[Danlambo]

count me in + 1 as well.
ps
used to work for focused events ( yes i know hence used to) and know that if you can find the db meter pints on circuit you can dip the clutch as you go past and not ping them. works at bedford anyway.

Originally Posted by jason73

I want to do it. I want to get some practice of driving round a track

By my booking & save some money. Give me a pm.

[SpecB]

Nige If Steve is still booking I'll take yours

[nigess]

Maybe someone can come with me on the 24th so I don't get too lonely

[Steve_PPP]

Right.... this is getting a bit confusing with who's doing what. Looking a bit thin on the ground like last years

1. Steve_PPP (still planning on going)
2. Nige (booked, but selling his place)
3. Bluebugeye (still up for it?)
4. KrissyB (Clio)
5. KrissyB (Glanza1)
6. KrissyB (Glanza2)
7. Hongkongfooi (depending on situation with the scoob)
8. Scooby_Greg
9. Jason73
10. Danlambo +1

Taken Moley/Lucky/Nigess/Skullfudge off the list.

[Steve_PPP]

Nige / Bluebugeye / KrissyB / Hongkongfooi / Scooby_Greg / Worzel - YHPM.

I've sent you a pm Steve. :EVO:

[Hongkongfooi]

1. Steve_PPP (still planning on going)
2. Nige (booked, but selling his place)
3. Bluebugeye (still up for it?)
4. KrissyB (Clio)
5. KrissyB (Glanza1)
6. KrissyB (Glanza2)
7. Hongkongfooi (not at the moment,later in year maybe)
8. Scooby_Greg
9. Jason73
10. Danlambo +1

[Scooby_Greg]

Now looking unlikely due to business travel. I am still trying to reschedule meetings as this will be the only opportunity I'll have to get on the track before the Ring!

[SpecB]

Think I'm going to give this a miss as I don't think I'll have sorted a surge tank set-up in time and don't really want to rush it!

[Steve_PPP]

Thats a shame Nick, i went round pestering people at the meet today and Clive is still planning oncoming along, so hopefully Nige will be too now he has someone to play with :EVO:

1. Steve_PPP
2. Nige (booked)
3. KrissyB (not sure)
4. Jason73
5. Danlambo
6. Skullfudge

If Clive and Nige decide against, then it might be better to postpone until there's more interest. I guess if we get a group of about 5 or more its worth doing - otherwise its a lot of cash to spend if there's only a few of us.

[Danlambo]

please come