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19 Feb 2004, 09:38 (Ref:879119)
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AlexF and rick1962uk - yeah would definitely like to tag along so let me know the details and where you want to meet up on here or by email paul_83uk@yahoo.co.uk nearer the time. Rick your probably right I know I wont be able to stand just watching all the action!
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19 Feb 2004, 09:40 (Ref:879121)
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oh yeah and ive booked my little saxo on the Bruntingthorpe airway they are doing a bit of a track thing for the French Car Show its not really a track but should be fun and an hour for £25 with roll on roll off pits is hard to say no to!
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25 Feb 2004, 15:37 (Ref:885263)
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25 Feb 2004, 16:35 (Ref:885324)
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D'oh! Sorry
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26 Feb 2004, 23:33 (Ref:886836)
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Why a faster car? Why not a faster driver?
Why do you want a faster car? It's always easier, and cheaper, to become a faster driver!
I'd spend your money on some serious track time, and serious tuition, in the car you have now. Just compare the cost of a second car with the cost of ten track days with tuition and you'll understand what I mean Find an instructor who works you hard and who stretches your ability each time you go out and try and use him (or her) on every track day you do. If you can't afford to crash the Saxo (and if you're still paying for it this may well be the case) then another car may be the only answer. But I'd recommend you get to the point that the Saxo is cornering on it's doorhandles and passing Imprezas before you go for this Realistically all you need is a trolley jack and a spare set of wheels and tyres and you're ready to go in the Saxo Nick Froome www.bolide.co.uk |
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27 Feb 2004, 09:36 (Ref:887114)
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Can I recommend a suitable Instructor.
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27 Feb 2004, 09:44 (Ref:887121)
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Have a look in this month's Revs magazine, there is a good article on Trackdays in that.
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2 Mar 2004, 09:16 (Ref:891013)
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The Saxo is too cosmetically modded to do anything too serious on the track but I am doing as much as possible in it.
how much does an instructor cost for a track day and what exactly do you get? Last edited by Paulw; 2 Mar 2004 at 09:19. |
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2 Mar 2004, 11:45 (Ref:891121)
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Instruction
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Most track days have instructors available and costs vary. Tuition is normally taken in 15-minute stints - any longer and you'll overstress your car and your brain! One way to get the best out of it is to set a target - such as minimising understeer - and focussing on ways to deal with it. That way you learn technique and get faster at the same time I find one period of instruction per track day to be ideal, but find I do have to concentrate exceptionally hard to put into practice what I've learnt. It's very easy to get into bad habits on a circuit! If you're serious I'd say do a day with one of the better track day organisers, like Motorsport Events, and book some tuition. They also do Academy days which are focussed on training Don't let the mods to the car, the size of the engine or anything else deter you. Most track day regulars are only too aware that they're likely to be passed very quickly by a car they previously dismissed as being "slow", simply because it's being driven by an expert Nick Froome www.bolide.co.uk |
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2 Mar 2004, 21:08 (Ref:891691)
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re the Instruction stuff... I couldn't agree more.. A day is ideal as we take the whole day to work through a set process to result in a comprehensive result by close of play. From novice to racer there is usually a measurable improvement. I happen to know someone not a million miles from here who does this regularly  Best regs Steve@b-chip.com |
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3 Mar 2004, 09:20 (Ref:892139)
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If that isn't a big enough hint, I'd recommend Steve the Instructor.
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4 Mar 2004, 11:36 (Ref:893394)
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Cheque in the post mate
Keep up the good work all on here. Best regs Steve |
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14 Apr 2004, 14:34 (Ref:939501)
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Maisie, CCC, Metro?
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15 Apr 2004, 12:40 (Ref:940407)
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She's cut down her time on here - best send her an email.
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15 Apr 2004, 14:06 (Ref:940496)
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's OK, I found the issue last night. Now, if my scanner works......
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