Next years events

[Nottswoody]

Only being a newbie.. When do we start work on next years events? I'm not sure how it works? I'm only asking as I'm gagging for an event :) driving the 5 everyday gets a bit of a bore feel like some track action is needed.. I know everyone's super busy.. Thanks guys

[Tony Walker]

prob next year :D?
No idea really, do like the idea of an early track day next year, febs allways good (my birthday)

[Tony Walker]

Perhaps we should give Steve a shout on what he's got planned at the start of next year?

[Tony Walker]

Friday 1st march
http://www.trackaction-online.com/zencart/index.php?main_page=product_free_shipping_info&cPath=1_5&products_id=16&zenid=s218s2kkhvc2c72m28ee4a0ft4

[Nottswoody]

Sounds good should have the new engine by then :) might be able to keep up with you then tony plus I need to get these konis iv started saving already.. Will I ever stop modding :scratch:

[chris]

How far have you got with new engine woody

[Tony Walker]

:D to be honest power doesnt really mean alot on track. The corners are the fun bits :D you'll be able to go more than fast enough to scare yourself with the std 120hp lol

[Nottswoody]

Well iv got the bottom end iv got a 73.4 tested head iv got the ep Motorsport cam bought a chrome rocker errrrr iv bought the oil seals bought an engine stand.. So i am half way there I guess :) gaskets I can get any time bolts too.. I'm just super busy earning the bucks to actually do anything yet.. Iv been orders that Xmas comes first lol a friend will be building it for me I'm in no rush as the engine in the 5 is ok still for now boosting away nicely.. I do t even know what holidays were having off this Xmas I usually break up Xmas eve till the 3rd but this year I have my daughter as the bloody nursery is shut... Inconsiderate gits lol

[Nottswoody]

:D to be honest power doesnt really mean alot on track. The corners are the fun bits :D you'll be able to go more than fast enough to scare yourself with the std 120hp lol

Did you see that clip I put up yesterday of blyton? Did you see the zonda doing 150mph :eek:

[Tony Walker]

Did you see that clip I put up yesterday of blyton? Did you see the zonda doing 150mph :eek:

Just watched it... shame we couldnt see the speeds round the corners to compare.
150mph impressive but they didnt have the chicane in the straights that we had.

[Nottswoody]

Just watched it... shame we couldnt see the speeds round the corners to compare.
150mph impressive but they didnt have the chicane in the straights that we had.

What was you clockin up on your 100+ miles

[Tony Walker]

http://www.blytonpark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/blyton.jpg

[Tony Walker]

the main part i was pushing and trying to get right was around bunga bunga then on to port froid, i think i was getting to around 5500- 6000 in 4th? before anchoring on for ushers.

[Nottswoody]

I know I'm really going to have to stiffen up the suspension my 5 handles poorly its the cars week point it's what I was saving for before the Ronals came up. Easy fix though. What suspension you running?

[Tony Walker]

Gaz coilovers, i personally think suspension doesnt matter as much as getting the geometry set up correctly with the right tyres. Take the cup cars for example, almost standard suspension huge ride height but handle very well. I think my next purchses maybe along the lines of longer wishbones so that i can adjust my camber(my tyres too close to the coilover to adjust at the bolt holes) either that or redrill my top mounts.

[Tony Walker]

Lower stiffer springs seem to help for the initial turn in, the car settles in quickly, and for chicanes its more stable and changes direction well. But saying that, watching jesus car go through the chicane was insane and his ride heights not particually low.

[Nottswoody]

Sounds interesting bud.. What I ment was I have very old apex that are about knackerd on the back and old ultimate shocks on the front I bought for £14.99 off cgb lol and they handle pants the rides pants it just doesn't feel right at all.. Been spending the £££ elsewhere with the plan of getting new soon hopefully on the group buy

[Tony Walker]

Alex has the Koni yellows i think and his ride is really good, great all rounder i think.
I went with the coilovers because i wanted to lower it alot, but ironically the wheels ive now got are the wrong offset and even with about 1cm spacers i still cant lower it enough without the spring/collar touching the tyre :disagree:

[Nottswoody]

How much we talking for coilovers?

[Tony Walker]

I think i paid around £500 for the kit, front coils and rear dampers.

[Big Steve - Raider]

Perhaps we should give Steve a shout on what he's got planned at the start of next year?

The first event I have planned for next year is the Sangliers jolly on May 31st - Jun 2nd then The RTOC Festival is planned for 27/28 July.

The weather & events earlier in the year is so unpredictable, but the club would be open to promote any events the members have in-mind?

[Tony Walker]

The first event I have planned for next year is the Sangliers jolly on May 31st - Jun 2nd then The RTOC Festival is planned for 27/28 July.

The weather & events earlier in the year is so unpredictable, but the club would be open to promote any events the members have in-mind?

:) cheers Big Steve, i ment Trackaction Steve. Theres allready enough pressure on you lol
Cant wait for national day :D Ill be there the full weekend this time :agree:

[Nottswoody]

I think i paid around £500 for the kit, front coils and rear dampers.

Lol konis it is then :) the mrs will kill me I only got away with the Ronals because I told her iv booked Portugal for next year.. I can't afford two bloody holidays

[Nottswoody]

:) cheers Big Steve, i ment Trackaction Steve. Theres allready enough pressure on you lol
Cant wait for national day :D Ill be there the full weekend this time :agree:

Yep we are planning on camping this time too

[James5]

Looking forward to an rtoc only pod day next year:agree: might even run for a laugh

[Tony Walker]

Yep we are planning on camping this time too


Yeah ill prob be there with the kids and wife this time :agree: Shes just passed her test :D

[Nottswoody]

Yep we are planning on camping this time too

As long as there's a mr whippy :p

[Tony Walker]

Looking forward to an rtoc only pod day next year:agree: might even run for a laugh


Alex and i were talking about going to the next pod day will be interesting to see what our cars can achieve.

[Nottswoody]

Yeah ill prob be there with the kids and wife this time :agree: Shes just passed her test :D

By we I ment a few other members bud my mrs would be bored in 10mins flat she wants to burn the 5 not watch lots of them lol