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[scw02102]

Well I learnt a lot!

The VX on track is in a different league, after arriving and only seeing track ready cars, many trailed in, massive brakes, full race roll cages, semi or full slick tyres.
I'm thinking ummm looks like I wont be over taking anything today

Completely wrong in fact in 2 sessions not a single car got past mainly thanks to Stuart teaching me the lines and pushing me where I thought the car couldn't possibly go, in fact it still had loads left in it.

The car has endless grip and in the straight line nothing much except the atoms and a few other bike engined climbing frame cars could get passed

Disconnecting the ABS makes the brakes soo much better although I spent the whole day getting told off for braking too early, but that me being a pussy LOL

Looking back the video my inlet got far too hot at times so need a bigger IC if I see a cheap 2nd hand or ideally the CC.

Balance is key to the cornering, changing direction too fast or aggressive steering just puts the car in trouble, set the car up smoothly before any corner and she glides round with no issues.

After a few spins a very fun exciting day

Edited by scw02102, 17 May 2015 - 03:48 PM.

[pete-r]

Great pic on three wheels lol. Though to be honest for the quickest laps you might want to soften a little. Track days in the vx are a revelation compared to road use.

[dylan390]

You guys really need to get over the Exige wing thing. Looks terrible.

[Ormes]

You guys really need to get over the Exige wing thing. Looks terrible.

 

Each to their own I like it (albeit haven't fitted one)

[Captain Vimes]

Good to hear you enjoyed the VX on track. Just a note on "nothing much except the atoms and a few other bike engined climbing frame cars could get passed"... You do realise that if a car catches you you're expected to lift and let them pass on the straight. If they caught you then they're quicker over the lap even, if you're quicker on the straight. I only mention it as it was your 1st tack day and is sometimes overlooked in the briefing.

[ArticMonkey]

Get the video up of you chasing a Honda Elise.

[ArticMonkey]

Good to hear you enjoyed the VX on track. Just a note on "nothing much except the atoms and a few other bike engined climbing frame cars could get passed"... You do realise that if a car catches you you're expected to lift and let them pass on the straight. If they caught you then they're quicker over the lap even, if you're quicker on the straight. I only mention it as it was your 1st tack day and is sometimes overlooked in the briefing.

He let them past everytime.

[Captain Vimes]

Good to hear you enjoyed the VX on track. Just a note on "nothing much except the atoms and a few other bike engined climbing frame cars could get passed"... You do realise that if a car catches you you're expected to lift and let them pass on the straight. If they caught you then they're quicker over the lap even, if you're quicker on the straight. I only mention it as it was your 1st tack day and is sometimes overlooked in the briefing.

He let them past everytime.

:: Look forward to the video. It's always nice seeing a VX show the lesser cars (like the loti) around a track.

[mbes2]

The main straight at Woodbridge is very long & wide being the main runway.

[ArticMonkey]

Letting them past was his downfall though. Helped him follow their braking points but didn't help when he followed their lines

[scw02102]

Good to hear you enjoyed the VX on track. Just a note on "nothing much except the atoms and a few other bike engined climbing frame cars could get passed"... You do realise that if a car catches you you're expected to lift and let them pass on the straight. If they caught you then they're quicker over the lap even, if you're quicker on the straight. I only mention it as it was your 1st tack day and is sometimes overlooked in the briefing.

Oh yeah I know what you mean I did lift off, most did too but a few didn't What I mean is when you exit the corner and a car 10 car lengths away is only 1 car length by the end

[scw02102]

video - always looks slow on camera certainly good fun though Mark (mbez2) MGF 1:07 little bit sideways 2:20 Atom locking up 4:36 Spin 1 5:36 Spin 2 7:12 Type R Elise 17:24 Spin 3 20:20 - completly took the wrong line IDIOT LOL

Edited by scw02102, 17 May 2015 - 06:27 PM.

[Goosenka]

Wot no rain?

[ArticMonkey]

You can notice the difference from begining to end for sure. Good driving!

[Rickwoo118]

Looks like you had fun. Like the exhaust in the tunnel at the beginning. What BHP you running ?

[scw02102]

Exhaust is a straight though Larini (both cats removed) power not sure, its a full stage 2 so around 250bhp and bit more torque I guess

[Acidpopstar]

You can notice the difference from begining to end for sure. Good driving!

 

Keeping hands on the steering wheel rather than shuffling it through was big step forward

 

Looks like you had fun

[scw02102]

I know that was the first thing ArticMonkey taught me Track day newbie LOL

[Sutol]

Yes there was an obvious improvement, a lot faster towards the end. Track looks good for a first outing too.

[SteveA]

Unfortunately your bank balance will never be the same now as you have started on a slippery slope. It's time to buy;

 

Charge cooler, better brakes, better wheels, better tyres etc. etc. etc

 

Glad another VX is getting used properly.

Edited by SteveA, 18 May 2015 - 09:39 AM.