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Jetpilot

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  1. Could be wrong but I was the same and thought its the only thing I dont have, so put 2 and 2 together and came up with 5
  2. I have those with Bose, so going to take a punt they are sat nav as I dont have that.
  3. Shipping from the states has gone mad, I looked at front and rear bumper lip kit and side skirts and it was $250 more than the parts themselves at $750. If you can get it by sea its pretty good but not many people offer it and it takes a while obviously.
  4. Gm posted a video of his session round Combe and it looked perfect to me Nissanman, let anyone on a mission get clear, find some space on the track and build your speed and if anyone is gaining, give them room and then press on again, you will have a blast. Enjoy Absolutely zero reason why should expect to crash or someone into you and if you think someone is being irresponsible, talk to a marshall, you probably wont be the first on the day.
  5. Definitely sounds like cats with those codes.
  6. Do you drive on track the same way as you drive on the road then? For me I drive very different, on the road I keep my speed sensible, drive defensively mostly and tailor my speed and approach to the conditions and environment. I'm certainly not redlining in every gear, getting the back out, attacking every corner and getting the car out of shape to the point where the laws of physics are being challenged. For me, driving on track is a totally different technique and mentality. Like chalk and cheese. Yeah of course i drive differently on track but as i said above, i consider the risk of crashing far higher than on the road due to the infinite number of hazards, hence why i take it to the track as if i do get it wrong the consequences are staked in my favour of not hitting anything, if you think differently thats your call. I just dont get the "i can afford to smash it" mentality as imho that will give completely the wrong impression to people who like the op who are concerned about taking their pride and joy out on track because of people in disposable cars. If your out of shape and getting the back end at out every corner and challenging the laws of physics i think we see track days very differently
  7. Fair enough, but i cant see it, i personally think driving on the roads is far more likely to result in damage to your car than a trackday by your error or a third party, there are far more hazards on the road (trees, lamposts, kerbs, walls etc) and the greater speeds achieved on track are catered for in most cases with large run off areas. If your happy driving your pride and joy on the road insured, i see no difference taking it on track insured. There have been a few posts of some pretty nasty crashes on here this last year, mostly spinning out, i would prefer my odds of spinning on track and coming off unscathed than that dude who ended up in a ditch on his roof for example.
  8. Agreed and I have insurance, I didnt say accidents dont happen, but there seems a mentality that tracks equal crashing, quoting Linus, "can i afford to replace the car if I smash it up", why would you smash it up just because your on track is the question, not am I going to be involved in a third party accident.
  9. I really dont understand the, because I am on track I am likely to or possibly going to crash mentality. Perhaps a little different if like Andy you are at a motorsport event and your competing and on the edge, but if the red mist mist comes down as soon as you roll out of pit lane and you dont feel in control, i wouldnt go out in the first place. Accidents happen on the road and track, sure you may have the odd spin but you would have to be very very unlucky to write a car off on most uk tracks through no fault of your own.
  10. Your probably more likely to crash on the way to a track imho. I have never really looked but are you covered if your crashed into on a track day if your insured?
  11. I did mamary on my bike, dullest circuit ever imho. Going to try ticking some of the bucket list this year, Brands full gp being top of the list.
  12. Nor me hence why I would prefer to put the money towards the zed and use that
  13. If I was ever in a position to buy a "track car" it would have to be a dedicated one, caterham, radical etc
  14. Try Reis for your insurance renewal, you get 3 track days inclusive.
  15. Certainly looks good i wont deny it
  16. Got to love Ohlins I remember riding an Aprillia RSVR with Ohlins, it was stunning. Glwts
  17. http://www.ebay.com/...S-/361287567276 I have used one of these for years, fantastic things, quick, clean and easy to use. Just get the larger diameter one, wouldnt be without one now. Never had issues filling a large container, just leave it in the car when you fill and they wont even see or choose a pump that is difficult for them to see.
  18. You will also find there are 1000's and 1000's of people using Hel without issue, I would or have no issue running Hel just for a balance
  19. I'd probably end up with a month ban if I even insinuated who was being advertised The sticker was there or it wasnt, nothing insinuating about it
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