I absolutely loved it.

 

Cant believe how much grip was available today. It was a very hot day however so engine heat keep creeeping up I kept it on stock boost 10psi.... brakes got a little hot too but they worked very well, i think the pad im using is the weak spot as it was glazing the disc i think, but they still held out better than ever.

All in all it was a good day.

The cars with slicks were very quick and i had no chance round the corners with them. My tyres held out better than expected and got quite hot and sticky im thinking about buying some spare wheels for track days and running semi slicks :D

 

 

forward vid to 2:20 alot of waiting around sorry :(

 

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everyone got their own garage to play around in :D

 

 

 

 

 

 

If anyone is interested in coming along next time then we can make it a meet and maybe gather a few cars together. Even if you would like to watch then come along. Its very organised at brands hatch and the drivers are very considerate. Anyone caught doing something wrong is taken off straight away and that includes excessive tyre squeel, drifting, dangerous driving and overtaking on the wrong side.

 

I paid £120 for the day which included 2 hours open pit lane.

£10 for passengers

full tank of fuel was enough as i went out for 10 mins at a time.

 

signed on at 4pm

briefing was at 4:30pm

siting laps started at bout 5:30 and from there on it was all go till 8pm

 

So youl have plenty of time to learn the track and grow your confidence.

 

Just gauging some interest at the mo as to who would be interested.

Edited June 2, 200916 yr by j1mmytt

that ace mate, I took my old one around Rockingham. Its quite an experience and I reckon a lot more fun in your own car rather than a ferrari experience etc, as you know the car and you can push it to the limits that you know.

That's great stuff mate, sounds like a good day out :D

 

Soon as the V8's finished and bedded in you can count me in!

that ace mate, I took my old one around Rockingham. Its quite an experience and I reckon a lot more fun in your own car rather than a ferrari experience etc, as you know the car and you can push it to the limits that you know.

 

That's great stuff mate, sounds like a good day out :D

 

Soon as the V8's finished and bedded in you can count me in!

 

 

Il count you both in then. :D

 

Its probably the best thing ive done in my zed so far.

 

A very good track to gain some confidence and experience as its small but has most types of corners so youl learn the track in a few laps, if that makes sense.

 

 

There were also free caterham rides going which anyone could have a go in.

Mate, that looks awesome! Did you change your tyres before hand? I was thinking about getting into this and having a spare set of wheels but would you get 4 wheels and tyres in a Z?

 

Where abouts in London are you? maybe I could come along next time?

Mate, that looks awesome! Did you change your tyres before hand? I was thinking about getting into this and having a spare set of wheels but would you get 4 wheels and tyres in a Z?

 

Where abouts in London are you? maybe I could come along next time?

 

I'd jus take different rears with me.

 

I took a lambo round Mallory and tbh I had a right laugh the instructor just didnt care and said I drove it like I stole it lol

Mate, that looks awesome! Did you change your tyres before hand? I was thinking about getting into this and having a spare set of wheels but would you get 4 wheels and tyres in a Z?

 

Where abouts in London are you? maybe I could come along next time?

 

my tyres held out well, theres still loads of tread left see pic above.

 

You have to be able to make the tyres last by not making the car understeer excessively which is easily done and just results in loads of tyre squeel and wear, the marshalls will flag you off if your making the tyres squeel anyway.

 

I think youl fit four wheels and tyres in a 2+2 anyhow :D

 

heres a link to most of the track days available in the uk.....

http://www.motorsportvision.co.uk/brands-hatch/trackdays/trackdays.asp?type=car

im having the urge to book another one in a couple weeks.... maybe bedford autodrome or brands again. Whos up for it?

 

the morning sessions are 3 and a half hours long thats LOADS of time for £119

Edited June 2, 200916 yr by j1mmytt

That looked awsome mate :bow: Track looked pretty empty. Was there many cars going around? Was there only a certain amount aloud on at once?

 

Ant

That looked awsome mate :bow: Track looked pretty empty. Was there many cars going around? Was there only a certain amount aloud on at once?

 

Ant

 

Wasnt too empty, yeah only a certain amount at one time so its pretty good. I saw a few spin offs while i was racing round. ooopsy

 

 

oh i completely forgot...

 

 

I was wondering around lost in the control room when i first arrived and guess who i bumped into... Jackie Stewart. I was like eeeeeerm where do i sign in..... Doon stairs lad. I was a bit shocked to say the least... lol

that looked like fun fun fun and meeting Sir Jackie Stewart a real plus to the day hope you called him Sir:D

that looked like fun fun fun and meeting Sir Jackie Stewart a real plus to the day hope you called him Sir:D

 

i was like, erm where, who, which room for me sign up here? :nelson:

you say the marshalls will take you off the track if you get tire squeel??? does this mean your not able to give it some stick??? but looks like fun anyway:)

 

excessive tyre squeel like when your deliberatley being a knob understeering round every corner lol. they will take u off and have a quiet word with you then let ya get back out.

fair enough. so no kicking the ass out for a laugh then. lol. but looks awsome mate. if my zed is still alive at the next one you attend please count me in.:)

 

you can get the ass out a bit but you cant drfit round everywhere if ya know what i mean.

 

i might be going bedford autodrome this saturday ;)

would like to go but depends on work etc..

so what was the top speed you got upto then jimmy.

Let us know yassa.

 

so what was the top speed you got upto then jimmy.

 

Theres hardly any long straights, the only bit youl get any speed is past the pits, prob about 100-110 if that. Then round paddock bend which im still to master. Got to try brake as late as poss there but its a bit scary lol.

Let us know yassa.

 

 

 

Theres hardly any long straights, the only bit youl get any speed is past the pits, prob about 100-110 if that. Then round paddock bend which im still to master. Got to try brake as late as poss there but its a bit scary lol.

 

with a car like your's i would be shit scared to take it on the track full stop.

with a car like your's i would be shit scared to take it on the track full stop.

 

whys that?

well what you have done to your zed has cost more than just a couple of quid. It would be my luck to spin on the first corner and get towed home.:D

you forget about that when your having fun :) going round castle coombe at japfest was great until my breaks gave up.

money was spent to make it better round the track lol, well im still learning and having fun. you coming or what ;)

once i know the date i will see what i can do but i really need to sort my brakes first as well. tempted to buy a set of brembo's from an evo

once i know the date i will see what i can do but i really need to sort my brakes first as well. tempted to buy a set of brembo's from an evo

 

buy them now now now :D

Work permitting, i will be up for this, love a track day/session. Don't matter how fast you go, just means no one is coming the other way, towards you, no one is gonna pull out on you, and you can take the fast driving line around the corners.

 

Al.

Work permitting, i will be up for this, love a track day/session. Don't matter how fast you go, just means no one is coming the other way, towards you, no one is gonna pull out on you, and you can take the fast driving line around the corners.

 

Al.

 

You know it mate ;)