RAF Marham Trackday - April 20th and/or 21st 2013

[Scott.T]

Having done this before with Rob many years ago, in a £500 Pug 307, I thought it could be a possible event for SES members worried about hitting the arnco at other Trackday venues.

Therefore, I have been in contact with the organisers of the RAF Marham Trackday and have arranged that as soon as the date is announced we will be informed.
This is currently proposed to be either late April or early May 2013.

This is a great day out, and for those worried about 'an off' this has to be one of the safest places to stretch your cars legs with plenty of grass run-off and maybe the odd cone.

The trip can include an overnight stay at 'The George' in Swaffham, for a beer and grub for those that want to.

Full Day : £60 (approx), so a real bargain.
Accomodation : TBC

http://www.marhamtrackday.co.uk/

http://www.bw-georgeswaffham.co.uk/

ATTENDEES :

1. SilverSurfer
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[Scooby_Greg]

ATTENDEES :

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3.
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5.
6.

[Hongkongfooi]

ATTENDEES :

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4.
5.
6.

[Steve_PPP]

ATTENDEES :

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. Steve_PPP
5.
6.

[SpecB]

ATTENDEES :

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. Steve_PPP
5. BlueBugEye (date dependent)
6.

[Mortster]

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. Steve_PPP
5. BlueBugEye (date dependent)
6. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )

[ScoobyStu]

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. Steve_PPP
5. BlueBugEye (date dependent)
6. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
7. ScoobyStu (Date also dependant)

[Granby]

£60 wow that's a bargin, although Marham holds bad memories for me as that's where the scoob engine let go I am tempted

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Granby

£60 wow that's a bargin, although Marham holds bad memories for me as that's where the scoob engine let go I am tempted

Remember that day
Do think poeple will have a good time but need to look how far it is and budget for there and back , no garages and think about it as when all that is taken into account it makes brands or goodwood about the same money .
But as said would be a good day and may even go myself but can't book that far ahead .

[RobEvo5]

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. Steve_PPP
5. BlueBugEye (date dependent)
6. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
7. ScoobyStu (Date also dependant)
8. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.

[Charlie]

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. Steve_PPP
5. BlueBugEye (date dependent)
6. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
7. ScoobyStu (Date also dependant)
8. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.
9. Charlie

[Scott.T]

Date confirmed and added totitle

[Steve_PPP]

Great work mate

This is an especially good way to try out their scoob on track, as there's relatively little to hit if you get it wrong as its an airfield based circuit.

[SpecB]

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. Steve_PPP
5. BlueBugEye (can do either day, but probably not both)
6. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
7. ScoobyStu (Date also dependant)
8. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.
9. Charlie

[Scott.T]

If i go will probably drive up either Friday afternoon or Saturday and do just one day staying overnight in Swafham.

[Steve_PPP]

One day would be enough for me too, Saturday makes most sense

[SpecB]

I'll probably just do the Saturday, possibly stay enroute rather than all the way there on the Friday night as I can't get away until 4/5 PM.

[Scott.T]

Sat good with me as finish early Friday so can drive up in the afternoon / evening.

[555_Si]

1. SilverSurfer
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. BlueBugEye (can do either day, but probably not both)
5. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
6. ScoobyStu (Date also dependant)
7. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.
8. Charlie
9. Simon (have booked myself in for Saturday already, pre nurburg shake down)

[SpecB]

Are we booking as a group or individuals?

[Scott.T]

If i go I'll be on track Saturday although just found out it's truck racing at brands on 21st which was a right laugh last time.

[Claire_PPP]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

One day would be enough for me too, Saturday makes most sense

*ahem* Mr PPP, have you remembered that we're also at the rally in Porlock that day?

[SpecB]

You checking up on him?

[Steve_PPP]

Oh bugger!

I'm out guys

[SpecB]

Do we need an under the thumb smiley?

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by BlueBugEye

Do we need an under the thumb smiley?

Ssssssh, the daft thing is I got Claire to organise it as the Somerset stages rally is on that weekend and her friend owns a B&B in the same village (plus its a lovely little place with a few good pubs )

I just forgot it was the same weekend

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

her friend owns a B&B in the same village

How many rooms....SES meet ?????

[Steve_PPP]

lol, 3 i think. This threads gone a little off topic i think!

[ScoobyStu]

Won't be able to make this now as i'll be working. Would somebody be kind enough to remove me from the list please

[Scott.T]

1. SilverSurfer (Not Sure)
2. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
3. Hongkongfooi
4. BlueBugEye (can do either day, but probably not both)
5. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
6. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.
7. Charlie
8. Simon (have booked myself in for Saturday already, pre nurburg shake down)

[Scott.T]

I'm out due to now aiming to do Goodwood on 13th April

1. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
2. Hongkongfooi
3. BlueBugEye (can do either day, but probably not both)
4. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
5. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.
6. Charlie
7. Simon (have booked myself in for Saturday already, pre nurburg shake down)

[SpecB]

I'm out due to now aiming to do Goodwood on 13th April

1. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
2. Hongkongfooi
3.
4. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
5. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.
6. Charlie
7. Simon (have booked myself in for Saturday already, pre nurburg shake down)

[Hongkongfooi]

I'm out as cant get day off work


I'm out due to now aiming to do Goodwood on 13th April

1. Scooby_Greg (subject to date)
2.
3.
4. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
5. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.
6. Charlie
7. Simon (have booked myself in for Saturday already, pre nurburg shake down)

[Scooby_Greg]

I'm out due to now aiming to do Goodwood on 13th April - me too
1.
2.
3.
4. Mortster ( Date dependent, driving to Stulvio Pass in May )
5. RobEvo5 (Provisional), depends what car I have if any by then.
6. Charlie
7. Simon (have booked myself in for Saturday already, pre nurburg shake down)[/QUOTE]

[Steve_PPP]

Unfortunately, I think having Goodwood crop up with a trackday opportunity so much closer has pretty much knocked this plan on the head.

I know Simon has booked already and is still going (or was when we were chatting a couple of weeks ago) but does anyone else still intend to go?

[555_Si]

I won't be going now as still not fixed my boost problem from Goodwood last weekend.

Beofre I diagnose the problem i'm going to find me a new turbo and TMIC this weekend, as I might as well do some upgrades at the same time.

[Charlie]

Actually forgot to sign on to this so I guess I'm out?

[C. J.]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

I won't be going now as still not fixed my boost problem from Goodwood last weekend.

Beofre I diagnose the problem i'm going to find me a new turbo and TMIC this weekend, as I might as well do some upgrades at the same time.

And book a remapp as well then

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Wagon_Si

I won't be going now as still not fixed my boost problem from Goodwood last weekend.

Beofre I diagnose the problem i'm going to find me a new turbo and TMIC this weekend, as I might as well do some upgrades at the same time.

Before you take it apart give the boost control solenoid a clean out, and if you can, operate it off a battery to make sure it's working whilst cleaning.

It may of been experiencing detonation on the track and pulled the IAM (Ignition Advance Multiple) value. If this drops to around 1/2 it's max value it will cut boost. If you can force an ECU reset or disconnect the battery for a few hours, see if it's back to normal after.

If it is experiencing detonation (as above) it would be worth fitting a new MAF probe. The car could probably do with a fresh one before remapping anyway judging by the mileage the car's done.

[555_Si]

thanks. do i need to upgrade to a 3 port valve anyway for a remap? is it worth me sourcing another one? i will look at getting a maf as well.

[Scott.T]

3 port not really needed on your spec.
I might have a 2 port kicking about.

[C. J.]

3 port make it easier to mapp though

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by C. J.

3 port make it easier to mapp though

Doesn't make a lot of difference as long as you get the restrictor pill size right on the 2-port configuration.
A newage WRX will need a smaller restrictor pill to get more then 1bar boost from it.
Regardless of what the BCS duty cycle is set to all the intelligence within the ECU still won't get it boosting, it all comes down to a small piece of brass with a 0.9 - 1.2mm hole in it.
But then your mapper would know that, unless of course he's trying to flog you a 3-port, instead of a £0.99p restrictor, where there would be no profit margin.

[555_Si]

Well went shopping today and got the following:

Vf43 turbo
Sti tmic
Sti inlet with tumbler deletes and pink injectors
Replacement 2 port controller and maf
Brembo rear calipers
Tein super street coil overs with adjustable top mounts
Brake Cylinder stopper

All to be fitted with other goodies I already have, so much for the cheap run around.

Hopefully have boost problem sorted tomorrow.

[Granby]

Blindly you don't hang about lol

[555_Si]

yeah got some RCM headers, downpipe, and centre exhaust to fit as well.

most second hand stuff mind. but my other projects have taken so long to complete i get bored of them by the time they are done. Nurburgring trip has put modding into overtime.

[Steve_PPP]

lol Simon, i assume you've been keeping Saj in business to source that lot in one go!?