Sam Mcgoo Posted March 5, 2013 Author Posted March 5, 2013 Good track snetterton, I liked it when I drove it Yeah, its a pretty good mix now they have put all the twisties in, I assume it was the 300 circuit you went on? Looks like the car was going well there! Snetterton looks like it's got a few nice straights to get the full benefit of that power Is it a killer on the pads? What speeds did you see there? Sounds lovely! Can't wait to have my baby back doing some trackwork! Anything you want to change/upgrade afterwards? (always good to know) Its got 2 pretty long straights, the longest of which I was getting 130-140mph depending on entrance speed and bottle on the brakes. The brakes didn't seem to suffer at all, but I was doing 15 min sessions with plenty of cool down time. Upgrades - well ....the front tyres...Since I got the car it has had a pair of Nexan N6000 on the front with a couple of pairs of Bridgestone RE050A on the rear (don't tell Dan (Ekona) please) although they were MUCH better than I expected they did start to wash out and understeer on the later laps....so better tyres on the front first. I didn't have a problem with the handling at all, but I would think some better ARB's would be a good thing if I'm gonna start with regular track days. I'm on stock suspension but will have to live with that as I can't afford to be any lower. For the amount of time I spend on track that's fine. Nice one Sam! Not been to Snettrerton before. Looks like there are a few long straights to stretch ones Supercharged legs!! Yeah its a good track, 3 miles long a couple of long straights and some good infield twisties. Quote
Bergwerk06 Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Thanks for the pointer on the brakes- there was a supercharged 350Z at Oulton (500bhp+ apparently) and fully race prepped the only difference he had from your set up were EBC slotted discs although the DBAs are getting good reports- i've ordered my HEL lines from Zmanalex and should have a proper set up by the weekend. Still jealous about the Vortech though Quote
Keyser Posted March 5, 2013 Posted March 5, 2013 Nice Vid Sam thanks for posting, she was running well looked like a lot of fun Quote
DoogyRev Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Nice vid Sam, looks like a great way to spend the afternoon Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 6, 2013 Author Posted March 6, 2013 Nice Vid Sam thanks for posting, she was running well looked like a lot of fun Nice vid Sam, looks like a great way to spend the afternoon Good stuff Cheers guys. Quote
wizard Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 I've got pretty much exact setup as you Sam in terms of braking and even s/c setup. I went to lydden hill over the weekend (I think my friends garden is longer then that track! ) - And suffered from severe braking vibration which I need to get checked out. Good to see you're enjoying yourself though, thanks for uploading the vid. Defo need to do something about my exhaust setup. It's way too loud! Quote
wackosr Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Great photos and video. Zed sounds great. I'm about 15 mins from Snetterton and have been toying with doing a track day or two there over the summer. Looks like a great track, can't wait to get something booked up. Depending which way you come, there are a few garages with Ultimate/Optimax etc Be interested to see what too speed I get out of a std set up, can't see me roasting S2000's!! Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted March 6, 2013 Author Posted March 6, 2013 I've got pretty much exact setup as you Sam in terms of braking and even s/c setup. I went to lydden hill over the weekend (I think my friends garden is longer then that track! ) - And suffered from severe braking vibration which I need to get checked out. Good to see you're enjoying yourself though, thanks for uploading the vid. Defo need to do something about my exhaust setup. It's way too loud! Sounds like your discs may be slightly warped. Maybe you can get then skimmed. Great photos and video. Zed sounds great. I'm about 15 mins from Snetterton and have been toying with doing a track day or two there over the summer. Looks like a great track, can't wait to get something booked up. Depending which way you come, there are a few garages with Ultimate/Optimax etc Be interested to see what too speed I get out of a std set up, can't see me roasting S2000's!! Get yourself booked in, you won't regret it! Quote
wackosr Posted March 6, 2013 Posted March 6, 2013 Definitely will do. Have to get a suction mount for the gopro! Quote
Ebized Posted March 7, 2013 Posted March 7, 2013 Wizard - tophooker on here will sort your braking issues check out his link http://www.discskimmers.com/ Do suggest you get in touch - he sorted out mine and several other member cars on here after others had failed to find the problem Quote
KurtB Posted March 28, 2013 Posted March 28, 2013 Good pictures and videos I'm hoping to do the new Snetterton circuit this year so will use your video to learn the new layout! Quote
Bergwerk06 Posted April 3, 2013 Posted April 3, 2013 Definitely will do. Have to get a suction mount for the gopro! Watch out- some trackday companies won't allow suction mounts - Javelin!! Can see the point but Top Gear have verrrrrrrry expensive cameras suckered on to their vehicles. Quote
J's Zed Posted April 5, 2013 Posted April 5, 2013 Looked like a fantastic day, sounded very nice too Can I ask what spoiler you have on your zed, looks very subtle and smart Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 8, 2013 Author Posted April 8, 2013 Can I ask what spoiler you have on your zed, looks very subtle and smart Was from a company called Spoiler Depot in the States. Quote
Sam Mcgoo Posted April 8, 2013 Author Posted April 8, 2013 Nice vid Sam - bet that S2000 owner was a bit miffed at the rate of knots you swept by him The guy has actually commented on my video http://www.youtube.com/all_comments?v=7wCBh2McAOo I can be seen passing him in his video @ about 7mins. 1 Quote
Flex Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 He doesn't sound too miffed, more respect than anything else Quote
Humpy Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 (edited) Nice vid Sam - bet that S2000 owner was a bit miffed at the rate of knots you swept by him The guy has actually commented on my video http://www.youtube.c...s?v=7wCBh2McAOo I can be seen passing him in his video @ about 7mins. Lol awesome, watched your video when you first posted it and seeing it from his POV just made me giggle hearing your exhaust and you pulling away like a train Edited April 8, 2013 by Humpy Quote
Humpy Posted April 8, 2013 Posted April 8, 2013 Actually that video reminds me of exactly how it was with me when the ' Bitch ' flew by me on the M3 going to the Grasshopper meet - made me all giggle like a big kid Quote
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