First trackday in the zed last friday and had a brilliant time!! Went to Oulton Park, and was pretty nervous as it was the first time the car had been 'driven in anger' for about 2 years, and i've only just put it back together after doing cambelt and rest of 60k service as well as upgrading to GTR brakes.

 

After bedding in the new brakes, I went back in to check eveything was ok and, amazingly, it was!! After that went out and went crazy!! Feeling a bit over-confident in the afternoon I managed a couple of spins, the second firing me through the tyre wall!! Luckily not much damage, but a damaged steering rack was identified as the culprit as (obviously) my driving was impecable! :D

 

After losing interest in the car in the last year, it's now well and truly rekindled and I'm getting some seats and harnesses to go in it for next time and will keep upgrading it as i go. Seriously considering a roll cage too - when i spun off lodge, after watching the video back, I saw just how close i was to rolling it...

 

So anyone considering a trackday - do it!! Just make sure your car's in good shape and go have some fun. It may be a bit wallowy on standard suspension but you definitely won't get embarassed by anything - loads of people came to the garage and commented how well it was going.

 

P.S. UPGRADE TO BETTER BRAKES BEFORE YOU DO IT!! GTRs ARE GOOD BUT EVEN THEY WEREN'T IMPOSSIBLE TO OVERHEAT - DREAD TO THINK WHAT STANDARDS WOULD HAVE BEEN LIKE!

 

Rich

I really fancy doing it but not until i upgrade the wheels to 18" and fit a bigger set of brakes.

 

Was going to try castle donnington last month but daren't do it with my brakes firming up at random points.

Sounds like you had a really good time. and I'm glad you're enthusiastic about the Zed again.

 

That spin into the tyre wall sounds a little dangerous. Roll cage, seats and harness will not only make it all safer but will add to your confidence.

 

Need to get mine on a track soon...

Had my first blast around Donnington at Japfest , crapped my pants at first but really got into it , had a brilliant time even though it was only about 5 laps and yes , standard brakes are useless ,lost it coming into the chicane with major brake fade , but recovered quite well, well i thought so anyway :rofl: Bantambunny,s gonna try and put the in car footage up for all to luagh at :D