Anyone running a cheap track car?

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Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by FaisalJ » Sun Jul 23, 2017 12:46 pm

Will do mate

I'm thinking about a lotus on track day at goodwood on bank hol Monday 28/08

http://www.lotus-on-track.com/lotshop/

They allow other roadsters to join - so you'd be eligible in the TT.

I'm baffled what to do tomorrow now...

Semi-slicks or "wets"??

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Post by FaisalJ » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:24 am

Well the Met office got that wrong! Good thing I paid more attention to accuweather and google weather and fitted the "wets" for the track afternoon/evening! It was soaking wet, with lots of spray and standing water by the evening. But - it was epic fun!!! I think Snetterton is my favourite track I've done.

The car has never felt so good. The instructor was very surprised how good it was (he previously had a stock TT himself) and was genuinely interested in all the mods. He commented that it was the most planted car he'd been in all day, and was impressed how good it felt - particularly in the amount of mechanical grip in the wet.

Much of that was down to the tyres. The rest of you guys on semi-slicks for track, I'd say seriously consider some conti sportcontact 5s for wet weather. You can't believe how good they are. We were much quicker through the corners compared to a lot of much more expensive stuff (and quicker than We would've been on the semi-slicks). My best scalp of the day was a 996 Turbo . My mate, who was very nervous (first wet trackday for him) was soon going pretty quick and passing others too - again, including other 4 wheel drive cars (scooby).

The oil cooler is ace. The thermostat operates around 75deg, opening up oil flow to the cooler. On road, this means temps get to 75-78 and no higher. On track, the highest we saw all day was 106 after a particularly long run - back to 95 after a cool down lap. Usual peak was around 100. I was seeing 115-120 before it was fitted. It meant that we could spend much more time out on track. It never felt like the car needed to come in, so we could stay out as long as we like and then do a fairly quick swapover.

It's all coming together nicely

Still lots to learn, and the car is a lot more capable than we are as drivers!

Next up, brakes I think. They're good, but could be better. I'm thinking cookbot S4 300mm disc conversion for the rear, and Cupra 4 pot Brembos with 323mm discs up front. Possibly some aero at some point too


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Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by pule333 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:34 am

One day,, in the future far far ahead :( I will be able to join in on the fun in my French classic lol
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Post by FaisalJ » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:36 am

Can't believe how long it's taking!

What's the latest?


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Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by pule333 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 8:39 am

FaisalJ wrote:Can't believe how long it's taking!

What's the latest?


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Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by PhilT » Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:05 pm

I find this pretty good for track weather http://www.myweather2.com/motor-racing.aspx
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Post by FaisalJ » Fri Jul 28, 2017 8:30 am

Good find Phil! Bookmarked

Hope to see you on track soon Ilya! Garage has come along quickly!


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Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by FaisalJ » Sun Jul 30, 2017 1:32 am

https://youtu.be/9T4xrZrLBQM


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Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by marc1 » Sun Jul 30, 2017 9:33 am

Absolutely tipping it down! How did you find it? The car looked nice and composed from the video. :thumb:

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Post by FaisalJ » Sun Jul 30, 2017 10:51 pm

marc1 wrote:Absolutely tipping it down! How did you find it? The car looked nice and composed from the video. :thumb:
Just amazing fun. It's so nice having more traction than the other cars haha! I think I might actually prefer wet trackdays now, given the relative advantage of the haldex and "wets", and no pesky ESP ruining it.

I ran out of space on the memory card so only got a bit of footage early on, but the rain actually got worse later on, and we got relatively quicker to the 2WD boys.

Looking forward to the next time.

Have you been getting out on track lately?


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Post by FaisalJ » Mon Dec 11, 2017 9:58 am

A few more enhancements for the TT...

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Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by FaisalJ » Mon Jan 08, 2018 11:27 pm

First trackday of 2018 for me will be Saturday 20/01/18 at Donington with Circuit Days.

There will be a small RS246 contingent - would be good to see a few more forum members there.

£130 with discount code CDTT18 (normally £179)

https://circuit-days.co.uk/donington-park-view-event-69
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Post by FaisalJ » Wed Jan 24, 2018 11:43 pm

Stayed facing forward this time Image

https://youtu.be/YkrLXbNAtK4


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Re: Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by Eddie555 » Thu Jan 25, 2018 12:02 am

You are a show off 😂😂

You’re getting good at it now init.
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Anyone running a cheap track car?

Post by FaisalJ » Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:47 am

Eddie555 wrote:You are a show off ImageImage
Yeah - probably!
Eddie555 wrote: You’re getting good at it now init.
Nah - the car’s getter better- I’m still crap (but I can edit a video haha). It bloody well should be a lot better than when I bought it, the amount of money it’s consumed!

PhilT’s very handy on track - I struggled to keep up with him in his shopping trolley.



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