Posted September 10, 20168 yr Provided the weather looks OK this will probably be my last event of the year. I'm used to being the only 300ZX at events but if anyone else wants to come along it would be good....... Ill just copy n paste wot I said beore about Three Sisters.............. Three Sisters Track Attack days are not really shows in the traditional sense that many 300ZX owners know. Its more a gathering of drivers/cars that are track/performace orientated.Small hatchbacks predominate. Normally some Caterham type kit cars and then a mix of anything else. Jap stuff, BMWs etc etc Very informal. Quite low key and normally full of friendly no nonsense northern folk. Just a fiver to get in , park up and watch the fun. No need to go on track if you dont want to.. 10 lap track sessions are £20 or three for £50. https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/13925277_10154382569271407_1992628346970216857_n.jpg?oh=9958a9bc98384bdcb5dc059123bd91e3&oe=588063A8
September 18, 20168 yr Author Sunny weather for the drive up to Wigan and home also. A little early morning mist at the track soon cleared and a busy track day got underway. I had three good sessions on track including a passenger on the final one. He seemed to enjoy it and sat in with me in preference to his mates BMW. The pace in general was fast and furious today with almost perfect driving conditions. I had to come to a very sudden Red flag halt signal caused by a white BMW spinning and blocking the track for a moment on the exit of the tight 90 right downhill!! A bit unnerving... probably for him as well! There was a display of machinery from "Extreme BHP" present along with the usual ecletic mix of cars. A white 240Z arrived just as I left. I was on track with a blue 350Z There was a mint S15 Silvia parked next to me at one stage. Check out the pics.... My faves were the Moonstone Cosworth (identical to one I used to own) and the Delta Integrale. No 300ZXs .... but maybe next time???
September 18, 20168 yr Author I might have one next time. Does a 350z make a good track car? Most of the ones I see at Japfest etc are normal(ish) road cars that their owners use on track . With the usual upgrades they make a relatively cheap reliable track car.
September 18, 20168 yr Most of the ones I see at Japfest etc are normal(ish) road cars that their owners use on track . With the usual upgrades they make a relatively cheap reliable track car. Could be another option for me then if a slick top doesn't show up.
September 19, 20168 yr Author Some video footage of the action. Its pretty long and repetitive and the drfting takes up a lot of it. Just watch the first 3 minutes.... it will give you an idea what goes on. Look out just after 2min 25sec. Black BMW Green Puma. White BMW Red Toyota and then a black/orange slicktop.:thumbup1: Followed by a MX5. The black BMW and the Puma are quicker than me. The red Toyota is similar in times and driven by two of the other "senior citizens" who go regularly. The white BMW and the Mazda are slower than me. This vid might persuade some of you to join me......but I suspect it will put most of you off completely.:lol:
September 19, 20168 yr Author Although I may not look very quick ...... and maybe Im not.......:lol: BUT I am trying very hard .:scared: Check out the front left tyre..... Three Sisters is all RH bends bar two. I might need to put a touch more negative camber on for next year!!! And buy some more tyres as I have already swapped these over on the rims due to completely trashing the other edges when they were on the outside.
September 19, 20168 yr Author Looks like you had great fun, cheers for sharing Pete. Yes I did. As said before grass roots motorsport is alive and well in the UK. I fully understand that Events like this not to everyones taste and that many members would not treat their cars as I treat mine. I just post up what Im doing so a few like yourself can see what Im up to. The fact that nobody else comes along in reality doesnt matter. Iv met some new non 300ZX owners who go regularly so Im starting to feel part of the scene at Three Sisters.Im not the only OAP either!! I have to say the organizers are a good bunch too. It reminds me a bit of going to York Raceway to do quarter miles. A different discipline but the same casual/friendly down to earth atmosphere. Maybe its a "Northern thing"??? I dont really do traditional Classic car type meets nowadays as I have had my share in the past with my 240Z. I would always come out for a bit of a drive/meet/pub lunch type day but nothing like that happens anywhere in the Midlands nowadays.
September 19, 20168 yr Indeed, something I really want to have a crack at but I've got a few hurdles in the way including a serious lack of motivation at present. I could do with throwing a grand at the car atm and its money I really should be spending else where.
September 19, 20168 yr Some video footage of the action. Its pretty long and repetitive and the drfting takes up a lot of it. Just watch the first 3 minutes.... it will give you an idea what goes on. Look out just after 2min 25sec. Black BMW Green Puma. White BMW Red Toyota and then a black/orange slicktop.:thumbup1: Followed by a MX5. The black BMW and the Puma are quicker than me. The red Toyota is similar in times and driven by two of the other "senior citizens" who go regularly. The white BMW and the Mazda are slower than me. This vid might persuade some of you to join me......but I suspect it will put most of you off completely.:lol: The MX5 had a bad day at 13.42 but the rest looked like fun Pete.:thumbup1:
September 19, 20168 yr Good vid Pete. Looking forward to getting my slicktop out to such events in the future. Although I may not look very quick ...... and maybe Im not.......:lol: BUT I am trying very hard .:scared: Check out the front left tyre..... Three Sisters is all RH bends bar two. I might need to put a touch more negative camber on for next year!!! And buy some more tyres as I have already swapped these over on the rims due to completely trashing the other edges when they were on the outside. [ATTACH=CONFIG]101315[/ATTACH] How are you finding the RS-R's on track and on road Pete ? I just picked up a set myself the other day.
September 20, 20168 yr I might have one next time. Does a 350z make a good track car? The 350Z is raced a lot in the states so buying performance parts is a lot easier than for the 300ZX (and cheaper). It makes decent track car. This vid might persuade some of you to join me......but I suspect it will put most of you off completely.:lol: Would be good practice for TOTB though Pete maybe I will next year :)
September 20, 20168 yr Author How are you finding the RS-R's on track and on road Pete ? I just picked up a set myself the other day. Like other similar track day tyres they have NO wet grip to speak of.. If you end up at a track day and its wet with standing water then you might as well not bother going out. Normal mid range road tyres will be loads better. Thats the downside! On a dry track they are very stable and progressive. You just need a lap or so to get a little heat in them. They will then be fine for a typical 20min session. As you can see from the picture and video Three Sisters is very hard on tyres but these dont chunk or tear.You can of course see signs of graining and wear. I see others at Three Sisters who virtually destroy road tyres in a day there. On the DRY road they are fine. On a damp road caution is needed. On streaming wet roads especially motorways they are dreadful. Aquaplaning at 50mph is a real danger as they have no provision for clearing water like normal tyres. All based on my experience in the car. Not what I read on the internet or heard down the pub:innocent:
September 20, 20168 yr Like other similar track day tyres they have NO wet grip to speak of.. If you end up at a track day and its wet with standing water then you might as well not bother going out. Normal mid range road tyres will be loads better. Thats the downside! On a dry track they are very stable and progressive. You just need a lap or so to get a little heat in them. They will then be fine for a typical 20min session. As you can see from the picture and video Three Sisters is very hard on tyres but these dont chunk or tear.You can of course see signs of graining and wear. I see others at Three Sisters who virtually destroy road tyres in a day there. On the DRY road they are fine. On a damp road caution is needed. On streaming wet roads especially motorways they are dreadful. Aquaplaning at 50mph is a real danger as they have no provision for clearing water like normal tyres. All based on my experience in the car. Not what I read on the internet or heard down the pub:innocent: Thanks Pete. I've driven with R888's in a downpour years ago and it was terrifying, but amazing in the dry. My Housemate runs RSR's on his GTR and did Silverstone a few months back on a "damp" track and they performed extremely well. As you say, its really any sort of standing water they have issues with. The RSR's appear to be great value for money as a tyre for track days and occasional weekend dry weather drives. Edited September 20, 20168 yr by Yowser
September 20, 20168 yr Author Thanks Pete. I've driven with R888's in a downpour years ago and it was terrifying, but amazing in the dry. My Housemate runs RSR's on his GTR and did Silverstone a few months back on a "damp" track and they performed extremely well. As you say, its really any sort of standing water they have issues with. The RSR's appear to be great value for money as a tyre for track days and occasional weekend dry weather drives. Yep! That pretty much sums it up. And as all I do with my car is some track and occasional dry weekend outings Im very happy with them.
September 20, 20168 yr Author Have a look at a few of Tracey Buckley's photos.... There are lots n lots . They give a very good sense of how close it can get on track! There is a familiar looking slicktop on the first page.:yes: I COULD claim to be overtaking the red Vortex but..............................:lol: https://www.facebook.com/Tracey-Buckley-Photography-354736651391419/photos/?tab=album&album_id=503948303136919 Referring back to tyres etc. If you look at my car here in the middle of the tight 4 apex right hand complex you can see the pressure on the front left tyre. Im not in any way attempting "big up" my own car but the flat cornering attitude is evident in the photo also. The car is very stable and progressive on track.
September 21, 20168 yr I see the bmw 3 series are quite a popular track car, do you know if they're any good Pete? Or do they need a lot of modifying? Been looking on eBay & they're quite cheap now.
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