captain Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 What a fantastic day. Only about 15 cars there so 2 organised sessions (about 15 laps each as opposed to the usual 7) and then open pit for the rest of the day. Me and Joel did about 120 miles (65 laps) and only finished 'cos we were knackered. The cars didn't miss a beat and it was really intreresting comparing a basic JDM '03 auto with an '06 UK manual GT. Mind you, both of us have a couple of mods. Great battles with Impreza, Focus ST, Golf GTi, modded Rover, Porsche 928S4. Also Tay and a "mystery guest" turned up to make the day complete. I did 3.4 km/l (8 mpg) but couldn't get near my best time of 1:27 from a hot day in April. I think my best was 1:29 but I have got about 2 hours of video to trawl through so there may be a gem in there. I tried a much lower tyre pressure (about 27 psi) than normal and I think I had too much grip for my levels of courage. Set the 1:27 with 35 psi and 2-up. Joel was a superstar seeing as it was his first time on track. Mind you, trying to keep up with a salty sea-dog does have it's consequences........................................ 2:32:06 for sadists. Sorry for the shakyness. Camera taped to underside of rear hatch and a bit loose. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzau11WQpcE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjones6699 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 bit of limiter action at 1:08! Nice sounding exhaust! Might have to get me one of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 was nice to have met you and bob what time did you leave in the end? who was the mystery guest? or is that still a mystery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 It was indeed a great day Captain, depsite my couple of offs. Looking back I didn't get the line right on that corner which is why I went off. Never mind, it was only my first sesion on track! My 'Lewis Hamilton' moment later in the day was a lot more heart stopping! I was really impressed with how the cars performed on track. So much grip going around the corners and even when the grip started to run out it (mostly!) wasn't a problem to get the car back under control. It really made me realise these cars are incredibly capable machines and I'm really loking to heading back to the track. If anyone is toying with the idea of going on a track day they should just do it. I was a little apprehensive before, but after a few laps I was hooked. It's the most fun you can have with your clothes on for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Few pics. Tay joins us but opts out of the track stuff. Very wise eh Joel?? Mystery guest didn't even bring his Z. Wonder who that could be all you South West folk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 In the last picture, why does my bonnet look elongated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 It's the most fun you can have with your clothes on for sure! Ah there you go! That's why you couldn't keep up. I stripped off in the car before each session to save a few pounds. Mind you, my passenger didn't quite understand the "weight loss" concept: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 In the last picture, why does my bonnet look elongated? Wide-angle lens distortion. Corrected in Photoshop CS3: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Here's one where Joel doesn't crash for once. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWD7RCv_-4A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 In the last picture, why does my bonnet look elongated? Wide-angle lens distortion. Corrected in Photoshop CS3: Wasn't complaining. it looks pretty good with an elongated bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 In the last picture, why does my bonnet look elongated? Wide-angle lens distortion. Corrected in Photoshop CS3: Wasn't complaining. it looks pretty good with an elongated bonnet Bad luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimm Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Really enjoyed vids Simon, spot on Well done both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Really enjoyed vids Simon, spot on Well done both of you Wish you'd been there, really. The rain held off and we only left because we were knackered after 65 plus laps. "Mystery guest" turned up, borrowed a helmet and jumped in with me. We got black-flagged because he was filming from the passenger seat. Hopefully he'll post it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 In the last picture, why does my bonnet look elongated? Wide-angle lens distortion. Corrected in Photoshop CS3: Wasn't complaining. it looks pretty good with an elongated bonnet Bad luck. hehe, now thats just wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Spot the difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Spot the difference! if it was a TT i'd agree with you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Few pics. Tay joins us but opts out of the track stuff. Very wise eh Jay?? Mystery guest didn't even bring his Z. Wonder who that could be all you South West folk. I'm not even sure he owns a Z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tay Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 Few pics. Tay joins us but opts out of the track stuff. Very wise eh Jay?? Mystery guest didn't even bring his Z. Wonder who that could be all you South West folk. I'm not even sure he owns a Z you know who he is then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted September 12, 2010 Share Posted September 12, 2010 Here's some pics I took and the video our mystery guest took, before they got black flagged for filming! Nice arse Captain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 I think you made a phone call to the stewards to pull me to save you any more embarrasment. Especially as I had my "human anchor" with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockaaarck Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 Looks like you guys had a great time, love the videos, top effort the pair of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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