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[Foxy]

edit...top of bloody page that will never make sense...

Edited by Foxy, 29 October 2004 - 05:54 PM.

[Foxy]

Oh and yes.... Wayne at Scared Stiff was telling me about his suggestion to someone on here about putting rear wheels on the front. Who was that. Anyone who's going tomorrow?

Foxy?

[Ryder]

See you all tomorrow. Antone need help with lines I am happy to offer pax laps early on. I will also bring my circuit guide, as long as you promise to read it to me during the PAX laps "brake brake brake, left left left... no the other left!"

[theturbs]

Yeah, looking forward to it - see you all there

[Jim_Cross]

See you all tomorrow. Antone need help with lines I am happy to offer pax laps early on. I will also bring my circuit guide, as long as you promise to read it to me during the PAX laps "brake brake brake, left left left... no the other left!"

Watching the video again, it does look there's a number of places where it could be really easy to get lost!

[barrybethel]

Just fitted the yokos and oz's. My fat helmet fits under the new hardtop. I'm ready to rock. See you all there!

[VIX]

Watching the video again, it does look there's a number of places where it could be really easy to get lost!

I'll bring a GPS!

[Pley]

Sounds good Cheeky chops. I'd like to see how the vxr can handle around the sweeping corners...especially with all that torque.

Muchos balancing of the throttle I guess 

Or lift off mid corner, opposite lock then power on... jooooooooooooooooyyy!

Corners?? I dont need to worry about corners, i got Ohlins

1st trackday in a T, so could be messy

My advice is get on the sighting track early.

Also get around the track with someone who knows it. It's a great track with loads of run off (safest in country IIRC).

Get the tyres warm. I generally do a couple of slowish laps first. But dont stay out too long as they get very 'squirmey'.

(Not trying to teach you to suck eggs, just from my experience I would have liked to have known this).

Anyway the GT circuit...hmmm...

Right!

Out of Pits, on to the pit straight, stay to the right.
Left through bend in 2nd gear.
Move towards the centre of the track then drift to the right.
Through Left hand bend point it into the First chicane & brake.
Right, 3rd about 60ish for me, feed power on through tightish Long Left.
The car will pull right - let it.
Move back to the Left for the the Right, 4th gear.
Car will want to drift Left, bring it back over to the Right for the small turn left.
Apex this and your be on line for throwing out the anchor , left.
Very tight start opens onto the long main straight...135mph here 5th gear for me,
Stay Right and watch your Mirrors for the gt3's pulling up!
Touch brakes for the 4th gear chicane (more balance) or 3rd but is harder on the car
Turn in to touch the inside Kerb you can get to 100 mph through here although I generally did 90ish.
Don't try and turn straight away, there is loads on concrete to play with to get more speed out of it.
Turn slowly right keeping balance, let it drift Left.
Keep right brake brake brake 2nd h'pin.
Late apex drift right.
3rd gear move left,
Long right,
Car drifts 4th gear out left move back to the right for left.
Apex drift wide right.
Use the concrete, brake,
3rd left, apex, feed power, use concrete, say on the right.
Brake into 2nd gear.
Late apex tight left & feed on the gas.
Move car back to left & into 3rd gear.
Brake stay in 3rd gear.
Double apex right.
You're on the back straight.
Stay to the left & brake, 3rd gear.
Right - let the car drift left, feed on the power into 4th gear.
Don't lift if you're concentrating! but left foot brake stab to balance.
Turn Right. If you spin here you'll do it in front of the pit lane
Let it drift to the left and use the extra concrete - then bring the car back on the right.

I hope this helps!

I know it looks daunting! It really is a large track to learn.

If you follow this on the vid it will give you a head start tomorrow.

Just finished changing the oil...now for a few beers and then off to 'bed'fordshire

Edited by Pley, 29 October 2004 - 07:37 PM.

[Jim_Cross]

I think I'll halve all those speeds

[Jim_Cross]

Reading your directions along with the video, it looks like the video might not be the GT circuit? 2:53 in a 340R sound like the GT circuit to you?

[Pley]

I'd hope you'd be doin more than 70 on the back straight! Its a good chance to stretch 4th and into 5th. vx n/n should get to 120 IMO

Edited by Pley, 29 October 2004 - 07:46 PM.

[Pley]

Ermmm, i've never timed it...Havin problems downloading jimbos vid too. IIRC the jimbo full lap at bedford isnt the GT.

[Jim_Cross]

Ermmm, i've never timed it...Havin problems downloading jimbos vid too.

IIRC the jimbo full lap at bedford isnt the GT.

I probably shouldn't have spent the last few hours learning that track then!

[cheeky_chops]

had some beers and dinner with a mate. Also got my camcorder and 2 batteries for tom See you 8.30

[P11 COV]

One of the highlights of the day. Two rather nice cars!

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[Quick & Dirty]

Yes those two porkers are very nice (I need more POWER)

[MarkH]

So come on then - how did it go? I've just spent the last hour reading all 16 pages. First timers, will you be going again? Let this potential first-timer know whether I should get track day cover on my imminent insurance renewal...!

[Jim_Cross]

It was my first time. Will I be going again? Hell yeah! Definitely plan on getting over to Bedford again early next year. As others said, I felt totally safe on track, even cars as quick as the GT3 RSs and Carrera GT. Was also surprised how it didn't feel like a good thrash on track was taking its toll on the car. Tyres are still fine, and the engine feels even looser afterwards - there seems to be marked improvement in the pull from 2k rpm now Seriously, if anyone has any doubts about getting your VX out on track, you must at least give it a go. Get over to Bedford - it's perfect for a first time, and a great circuit too It certainly made me realise that while the VX is a stunning road car, there's so much more to the experience

[Pidgeon]

And Saturday Feb 5 now available from ET at the rather bargain sum of £129.

[Quick & Dirty]

So come on then - how did it go? I've just spent the last hour reading all 16 pages.

First timers, will you be going again? Let this potential first-timer know whether I should get track day cover on my imminent insurance renewal...!

Yep, No problems, great day, all I need now is about an extra 50-100 BHP, Nitrons, A048s and Padgis.

Just had an E mail from Easy track, New date for Bedford Saturday 5th Feb 2005.
Places have been reduced by 25 % so get in early.