Brands Hatch Track Afternoon - CANCELLED

[Scooby_Greg]

Definately pm gets my vote Steve. Just in case it is icy.....

[Steve_PPP]

Yep, afternoon session for sure.

Had to scrape the ice off the car for the first time this winter!

This is for Wednesday 1st December:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Moley_WRX
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman

[Hongkongfooi]

This is for Wednesday 1st December:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Moley_WRX
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman
9. Hongkongfooi


got to test the new susp/brakes

[Steve_PPP]

i'll give ClubMSV a call later today/tomorrow to make sure there's enough availability in the session before the list gets too long and we call get too excited then!

[Steve_PPP]

Just spoken to Nick at ClubMSV and he's advised the following:

- Theres plenty of space on the afternoon session at present.
- The session did show 98db on the web, but Nick's advised that this was a mistake and it is actually a 105db noise limit. The evening session we did earlier in the year (with photoshoot) was 102db so most people should be fine for this one
- If we get 10 names or more from SES, then they'll do 10% off for everyone (which can include extras like helmet hire, additional passengers/drivers, instructors etc).
- If we get 10 names, they'll also reserve us enough pit lane garages for no charge.

Considering we've already got 9 people on the list, there must be a few more who fancy it Just remember its listed as a novice session.

[midlife2]

Hi Steve, so a instructor can be hired to show the right lines

[Steve_PPP]

yes, its an additional option when you book your slot. It costs £25 but i'm not sure how long that gives you with an instructor in an open-pit session.

[midlife2]

Thanks for the reply. As ive never done a trackday before thought it be a good idea to have some instruction

[Moley_WRX]

I'd recommend having an instructor for sure, made a massive difference.

Another option is for SES to hire their own instructor for afternoon.
Some pro race drivers offer this as a service.

This guy does it i think (and won @ Brands driving Zen's car in 2008)

http://www.philipglew.com/contact.php

Nice one Steve.

Mmmm

[Steve_PPP]

come on Nige, you know the Evo deserves an early Christmas pressie

[Steve_PPP]

nobody else want to join us and make it up to 10 people?

Originally Posted by Nige

Mmmm

So was that a yes, Nige?

[chrisp]

is it ok to come along and watch and show some support? would want to do a baffled sump first before I thought about going on track, that and a rebuild of the brakes

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by chrisp

is it ok to come along and watch and show some support? would want to do a baffled sump first before I thought about going on track, that and a rebuild of the brakes

Sure it'll be fine, we had a few people come along last time to just watch without any problems

[midlife2]

How many on the list want a instructor?

[chrisp]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Sure it'll be fine, we had a few people come along last time to just watch without any problems

cool, i'll wander over then, bring the camera with me and see if i can get some good shots

[kartingsteve]

Its about time I had a another go but how loud can you go with 105 as I have on idea what mine is


1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Moley_WRX
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman
9. Hongkongfooi
10. kartingsteve

[Moley_WRX]

1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4.
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman
9. Hongkongfooi
10. kartingsteve

Sorry folks, my car won't be ready in time
Will be there watching though

[Scooby_Greg]

Originally Posted by Moley_WRX

1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4.
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman
9. Hongkongfooi
10. kartingsteve

Sorry folks, my car won't be ready in time
Will be there watching though

What are you having done Gary?

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by midlife2

How many on the list want a instructor?

i will be interested

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

i will be interested

Me too. Are you thinking of sharing the cost of bringing someone along then, as opposed to using the instructors at Brands? (no idea how good they are in comparison?).

[Moley_WRX]

This is the guy i used before, he's very very good.
Not bad prices either.... http://www.benelliottdriving.com/Driver%20training.htm

[Moley_WRX]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

What are you having done Gary?

Nothing too exciting, just needs a clutch and the AP's fitted (whatever pads are in the Brembos at the moment are awful)

[Lucky]

Would love to do this but any spare money is going on the car at the moment, so next time me thinks

[Steve_PPP]

bump

1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Anger
5. Worzel
6. Scooby Coops!!
7. Crowman
8. Hongkongfooi
9. kartingsteve

Anyone else fancy this? £75 for a 3hr open pit at Brands

One more gives us ten on the list, then i can speak to ClubMSV about booking us as a group.

[Steve_PPP]

Will be speaking to ClubMSV in the next day or two to confirm if we'll get any group discount on the 9 cars rather than 10.

If not, we'll have to go with what we've got and get booked up - unless there's anyone else interested?

[Hongkongfooi]

I am having trouble in finding some brake pads in time, either way I will be there even if it's just watching and taking photos

[scoobycoops]

Well, I've got poo news. My piggy is taking longer than anticipated to fix itself and I now have a consult with surgeon on the 1st Dec. and I'm not allowed to drive until I see him.
It's all going to be undo-able as being "able to drive" does not mean "able to stamp it around a race track".
Sorry if this messes things up. I'm as gutted as ... Well very.


http://i721.photobucket.com/albums/w...s/b6f7a325.jpg

[Steve_PPP]

ouch

no worries mate, hope the little tootsie is better soon

[scoobycoops]

Thanks mate. So do I as it's p'ing me off and I'm booooored at home alone!

[Steve_PPP]

Bit of an update for everyone.

I've spoken to ClubMSV again and as it looks like we'll fall short of the 10 people required for a discount, we'll have to go ahead and book up individually.

Can everyone go here and book directly for the afternoon PM session on Wednesday 1st December (£75).
http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home/even...?productid=626

There are currently 13 spaces available but they are open to the public so first come, first served etc.

When booking, the website asks you where you heard about the trackday event. Please select 'Club Website/Forum' then 'Other' and add 'South East Scoobies' like below:



Please remember:
- Its a 3hr open pit so come in and out as much as you like.
- 105db noise limit (most people will be fine with this)
- Novice session (max 3 track days experience)
- Brands can supply helmets and driver training at additional cost (added options when booking online).
- Sort some trackday insurance out - better the be safe than sorry!

[Steve_PPP]

1. Steve_PPP - booked
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg - booked
4. Anger
5. Worzel
6. Scooby Coops!!
7. Crowman
8. Hongkongfooi
9. kartingsteve

[Steve_PPP]

come on guys, get it booked!

[The Gimp]

Does anyone think my car will pass the 105dB?

Steve

[Anger]

Ive been invited to Milan to go out on the town with some of the Ducatti moto gp team... So cant afford it now

Sorry people.... Cars not ready anyway

[Scooby Si]

Originally Posted by The Gimp

Does anyone think my car will pass the 105dB?

Steve

Officially... No, not a chance!

In reality... It depends how busy they are, how much they want your money and how much they feel like fudging the results from the db meter!

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by The Gimp

Does anyone think my car will pass the 105dB?

Not sure what system you have but most people earlier in the year were reading lower than they expected. Only the loudest of cars failed (and nobody who had paid their money failed).

Daft thing is i had mine measured at Goodwood and then at Brands, the readings were completely different. So you'll only know 100% if you get it checked by Brands themselves.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Scooby Si

Officially... No, not a chance!

What did your system read again Si?

[The Gimp]

Originally Posted by Scooby Si

Officially... No, not a chance!

In reality... It depends how busy they are, how much they want your money and how much they feel like fudging the results from the db meter!

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

Not sure what system you have but most people earlier in the year were reading lower than they expected. Only the loudest of cars failed (and nobody who had paid their money failed).

Daft thing is i had mine measured at Goodwood and then at Brands, the readings were completely different. So you'll only know 100% if you get it checked by Brands themselves.

Nuts. Said to the other half about it this morning after reading on here last night.
She suprisingly gave me the thumbs up to get a new crash hat and she said she'd pay for the day too!! Result.

Bloody Team Ice system. I'm sure a few years ago (Anger may remember this) at Japfest we tested my car and it only read 98.5dB . But..........having said that that was on the OE headers and VF35.

My sports cat helps but not sure? Not as loud as a full classic on decat with the same system.

Steve

[Anger]

That wasnt at 5500 rpm tho

[Hongkongfooi]

still waiting for new Pagids before commiting i'm afraid.

[scooby doo]

I am unsure on this,I would like to but as only running stock unchipped ecu id have to turn the boost back to factory setting and i dont see me keeping up at all with 240-260bhp

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by scooby doo

I am unsure on this,I would like to but as only running stock unchipped ecu id have to turn the boost back to factory setting and i dont see me keeping up at all with 240-260bhp

I run only 250bhp on a heavy newage (standard WRX PPP) and still had a massive hoot at the last one we did

And theres not a massive difference on a track between a 250 and 350bhp car round Brands, as the straights not that long.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by The Gimp

Not as loud as a full classic on decat with the same system.

If thats the case, my gut feel is still that you'd be ok. But obviously its a risk and up to you mate.

Last time they read most cars well below what everyone was expecting....

Originally Posted by Anger

Ive been invited to Milan to go out on the town with some of the Ducatti moto gp team... So cant afford it now

Sorry people.... Cars not ready anyway

You lucky git

[scooby doo]

ill have a good think but iam kinda thinking why not,
hope it does'nt rain ive only got r888s ummmm..

[kartingsteve]

I'm in just have to have a word with Moley now.

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by kartingsteve

I'm in

nice one mate, i'll be doing the same and giving Moley a bell soon as well