Anyone running a cheap track car?
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
who did you book bedford with on the 29th mate? I might be up for that
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
MSV1781cc wrote:who did you book bedford with on the 29th mate? I might be up for that
Do it!
2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
Nice one!! Looking forward to it1781cc wrote:Just booked it - see you there!
2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
Donington 18th?))))FaisalJ wrote:Nice one!! Looking forward to it1781cc wrote:Just booked it - see you there!
ilya, photographer http://www.ikrylov.com
RS4 B7 aka Vinnie
AMD stage2|De-coked|GruppeM|CAF|Eibach arbs|BilsteinB14|Goodridge hoses|DS3000|phaeton brake ducts|Led tail lights|Trups DTRL|LED interior|JcWeldFab|034 motorsport endlinks, mounts and bushings|ECS Differential Mount|JHM short shift|JHM intake spacers|8/10mm H&R|R2D2 10" sub and AMP|Corbeau seats|4point harness
RS4 B7 aka Vinnie
AMD stage2|De-coked|GruppeM|CAF|Eibach arbs|BilsteinB14|Goodridge hoses|DS3000|phaeton brake ducts|Led tail lights|Trups DTRL|LED interior|JcWeldFab|034 motorsport endlinks, mounts and bushings|ECS Differential Mount|JHM short shift|JHM intake spacers|8/10mm H&R|R2D2 10" sub and AMP|Corbeau seats|4point harness
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
Overall the TT was brilliant
10 ring laps and a 15min GP track session
R888 tyres are stunning and all day I never had any brake issues with the standard calipers with DS2500 pads, uprated fluid, goodridge lines and TTRS brake ducts
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
So, first trackday in the Turbo Tin-can with my mate yesterday, and it was great fun! Lots to learn though!
Big thanks to 1781cc/Lee for all the help and advice during the day.
A few thoughts...
Prep did not go to plan. Lack of a locking wheel nut key, or a locker removal socket that would fit, meant not all the pre-trackday jobs got done. Couldn't get the cookbots on, and spent so much time faffing around trying to get the lockers off that the TTRS ducts and haldex insert got neglected.
On track, the car felt more capable and quicker than I expected. I found I was a lot more committed than I have been on previous track days in my RS4. It was nice to not stress about doing damage to my pride and joy.
Really enjoyed the track at Bedford too - especially the lack of sh** to hit! I did have one off onto the grass - was pushing on and came into a corner too quick, too much steering input and lots of oversteer later I was going backwards onto the grass! Only my pride damaged.
A few issues/follow-ups:
1. Brake fade after about 15-20min. Hoping the TTRS ducts help in this regard when they go on. Also, need to check paperwork to see which performance brake fluid is in there at the moment, and when it was changed last.
2. The car seemed to lose power at 5.5-6k revs when hot; almost as if you'd hit the redline. Not sure if that's connected to no. 3 - or could be something else. Any ideas?
3. EML came on on the drive home. Scan showed an intermittent fault on the knock sensor (which I only just had changed, so might be an old code I forgot to clear) and catalyst system bank 1 efficiency below threshold (Could that just be due to the decat? Cleared the codes and will see what comes back.
4. Oil temp seemed to get quite high too, almost into the red zone on the gauge before I backed off and let the car cool. What's a typical on track temp for you guys?
5. We need more grip and better suspension! Having a passenger ride in Lee's awesome TT showed up the stock dampers/40 mm spring combo on our TT, and the slightly wider tyres on Lee's car really improve lateral grip. It felt a lot more planted. Perhaps the haldex insert makes a difference too.
6. Made a rookie mistake and forgot the tyre pressure gauge. I suspect I was running too high a pressure when the tyres were warm.
So, list of stuff to sort, then bring on the next one!!!
The other notable thing from the passenger ride was how much quicker the TT was on track than the C7 RS6 that was there!
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Big thanks to 1781cc/Lee for all the help and advice during the day.
A few thoughts...
Prep did not go to plan. Lack of a locking wheel nut key, or a locker removal socket that would fit, meant not all the pre-trackday jobs got done. Couldn't get the cookbots on, and spent so much time faffing around trying to get the lockers off that the TTRS ducts and haldex insert got neglected.
On track, the car felt more capable and quicker than I expected. I found I was a lot more committed than I have been on previous track days in my RS4. It was nice to not stress about doing damage to my pride and joy.
Really enjoyed the track at Bedford too - especially the lack of sh** to hit! I did have one off onto the grass - was pushing on and came into a corner too quick, too much steering input and lots of oversteer later I was going backwards onto the grass! Only my pride damaged.
A few issues/follow-ups:
1. Brake fade after about 15-20min. Hoping the TTRS ducts help in this regard when they go on. Also, need to check paperwork to see which performance brake fluid is in there at the moment, and when it was changed last.
2. The car seemed to lose power at 5.5-6k revs when hot; almost as if you'd hit the redline. Not sure if that's connected to no. 3 - or could be something else. Any ideas?
3. EML came on on the drive home. Scan showed an intermittent fault on the knock sensor (which I only just had changed, so might be an old code I forgot to clear) and catalyst system bank 1 efficiency below threshold (Could that just be due to the decat? Cleared the codes and will see what comes back.
4. Oil temp seemed to get quite high too, almost into the red zone on the gauge before I backed off and let the car cool. What's a typical on track temp for you guys?
5. We need more grip and better suspension! Having a passenger ride in Lee's awesome TT showed up the stock dampers/40 mm spring combo on our TT, and the slightly wider tyres on Lee's car really improve lateral grip. It felt a lot more planted. Perhaps the haldex insert makes a difference too.
6. Made a rookie mistake and forgot the tyre pressure gauge. I suspect I was running too high a pressure when the tyres were warm.
So, list of stuff to sort, then bring on the next one!!!
The other notable thing from the passenger ride was how much quicker the TT was on track than the C7 RS6 that was there!
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2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
Sounds like you had a good time. Will you be coming to Donnie on the 18th may?
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
If I can get the afternoon off work and it's still available, yeah I will!Eddie555 wrote:Sounds like you had a good time. Will you be coming to Donnie on the 18th may?
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2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |
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Will be Awsome if you can make it! Glad car has proven it self on the track!! Would be fun to measure it up to my B7FaisalJ wrote:If I can get the afternoon off work and it's still available, yeah I will!Eddie555 wrote:Sounds like you had a good time. Will you be coming to Donnie on the 18th may?
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ilya, photographer http://www.ikrylov.com
RS4 B7 aka Vinnie
AMD stage2|De-coked|GruppeM|CAF|Eibach arbs|BilsteinB14|Goodridge hoses|DS3000|phaeton brake ducts|Led tail lights|Trups DTRL|LED interior|JcWeldFab|034 motorsport endlinks, mounts and bushings|ECS Differential Mount|JHM short shift|JHM intake spacers|8/10mm H&R|R2D2 10" sub and AMP|Corbeau seats|4point harness
RS4 B7 aka Vinnie
AMD stage2|De-coked|GruppeM|CAF|Eibach arbs|BilsteinB14|Goodridge hoses|DS3000|phaeton brake ducts|Led tail lights|Trups DTRL|LED interior|JcWeldFab|034 motorsport endlinks, mounts and bushings|ECS Differential Mount|JHM short shift|JHM intake spacers|8/10mm H&R|R2D2 10" sub and AMP|Corbeau seats|4point harness
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
I'm booked on to the 18th May now 
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2007 RS4 B7 Avant
Phantom Black | Black Optics | MRC Stage 2 | JC Weldfab Exhaust | KW V3 coilovers | H&R ARBs | 20" Ispiri ISR-8 | Titanium wing mirrors | Driving Passion Diffuser | CF Air Intake | Manifold deflap | Alcantara/leather retrim | TT RS Steering Wheel | Pioneer Apple Carplay HU, JL amp and sub, Focal components | Clear Headlight Lenses, Black Internals, 6000K Bulbs | Trups LEDs | LED Tail lights |
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
ilya, photographer http://www.ikrylov.com
RS4 B7 aka Vinnie
AMD stage2|De-coked|GruppeM|CAF|Eibach arbs|BilsteinB14|Goodridge hoses|DS3000|phaeton brake ducts|Led tail lights|Trups DTRL|LED interior|JcWeldFab|034 motorsport endlinks, mounts and bushings|ECS Differential Mount|JHM short shift|JHM intake spacers|8/10mm H&R|R2D2 10" sub and AMP|Corbeau seats|4point harness
RS4 B7 aka Vinnie
AMD stage2|De-coked|GruppeM|CAF|Eibach arbs|BilsteinB14|Goodridge hoses|DS3000|phaeton brake ducts|Led tail lights|Trups DTRL|LED interior|JcWeldFab|034 motorsport endlinks, mounts and bushings|ECS Differential Mount|JHM short shift|JHM intake spacers|8/10mm H&R|R2D2 10" sub and AMP|Corbeau seats|4point harness
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
Top man.
Current ride’s
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Q7 Floret Silver Black Edition On 22’s (2018)
Renault Clio 172 Cup. (Babe the track pig)
Previous rides
SQ5 Glacier white( 2016 65reg)
RS6 avant C7 Daytona Grey 2015 facelift. The one I waved goodbye to!!
2013: Q7 3.0 tdi s/line plus ibis white (13reg)
2012: S5 cabriolet glacier white (62 reg)
2011: RS4 saloon B7. Avus (57 reg)
Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?
Finally got the videos done, so thought I would post proof of my RS6 bashing ha ha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNwc37c ... eWhitehead
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