Wakefield Park - 24th September

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 11:46 pm

roddclarke wrote:well craig.. lets see if those tyres can get you around there faster than me

You got suspension and LSD don't you???

irwin83r · Postby **irwin83r** » Fri Sep 01, 2006 6:59 pm

Craig wrote:
roddclarke wrote:well craig.. lets see if those tyres can get you around there faster than me

You got suspension and LSD don't you???

with times like that id be asking if he had a turbo :lol:

you fly mr rodd :shock:

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:05 pm

irwin83r wrote:
Craig wrote:
roddclarke wrote:well craig.. lets see if those tyres can get you around there faster than me

You got suspension and LSD don't you???

with times like that id be asking if he had a turbo

you fly mr rodd

No he's just a skinny bastard! Less weight etc! :lol:

irwin83r · Postby **irwin83r** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:49 pm

Craig wrote:
irwin83r wrote:
Craig wrote:
roddclarke wrote:well craig.. lets see if those tyres can get you around there faster than me

You got suspension and LSD don't you???

with times like that id be asking if he had a turbo

you fly mr rodd

No he's just a skinny bastard! Less weight etc!

haha.
yeah and we're all so macho.. total disadvantage

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:53 pm

irwin83r wrote:haha. yeah and we're all so macho.. total disadvantage

Ummm errrrr ahhhh....hey look a flying pig! :lol:

Ren · Postby **Ren** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 7:18 pm

I will be going down in the RX8 unless my 5 is back on the road, will be bringing a friend, he may come in his WRX or Maserati twin turbo. This guy is one fast driver and should show us a thing or two.
Look forward to seeing everyone.

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:08 pm

Ren wrote:I will be going down in the RX8 unless my 5 is back on the road, will be bringing a friend, he may come in his WRX or Maserati twin turbo

*gets in first for a test drive...of either!*

:lol:

Ren · Postby **Ren** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 8:39 pm

Seriously this guy will blow your socks off, I have known this guy for 30+ years (do not want to give away my age) and he has a natural ability to drive like the devil. If some one is hurt on the day we will have a plastic surgeon to clean up the mess.
I hope my car is up & running as I have high hopes of it. The weak link is the nut behind the wheel.

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:58 pm

Ren,

Mate just interested in those 2 cars (and the RX-8 being a titanium colour is a bonus!) not those plastic surgeon bonuses! I'll be after you for a few laps...call it a friendly test drive! :twisted:

Craig

Ren · Postby **Ren** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:17 pm

Good luck, I think you might be in for a surprise with the 8, mind you I think you will be in for a big surprise if the 5 is up and running

Craig · Postby **Craig** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:33 pm

Ren wrote:Good luck, I think you might be in for a surprise with the 8, mind you I think you will be in for a big surprise if the 5 is up and running

I know your 5 is a marvel for a 1.6 but the 8 is what I want! :mrgreen:

Ren · Postby **Ren** » Tue Sep 05, 2006 10:47 pm

I have done a track day with the RX8 club, you will be surprised at how fast they are in standard trim with good road tyres. In fact I do not think a road going 5 will stay with them (depending of driver).

Ren · Postby **Ren** » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:35 pm

I know your 5 is a marvel for a 1.6 but the 8 is what I want! :mrgreen:

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Yes my 5 is a marvel and soon to be a mind blower, but what you want is not what you can get.

fleery · Postby **fleery** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 6:53 pm

Hey all,

I am finally in the country for this one!...so ill be coming along for my first track day! (its only taken a year!)

Im planning on hiring a helmet down there. Any other tips you guys can give would be great...ie. should I do anything to my car beforehand??

Thanks..and see you there!

Fleery

Charlie Brown · Postby **Charlie Brown** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 10:16 pm

fleery wrote:Hey all,

I am finally in the country for this one!...so ill be coming along for my first track day! (its only taken a year!)

Im planning on hiring a helmet down there. Any other tips you guys can give would be great...ie. should I do anything to my car beforehand??

Thanks..and see you there!

Fleery

Tips for sure but unluckily for me I wont be there. A BIG birthday party the night before for a friend will rule out any chance that I'd make it to the track and be under the limit so.................Phillip Island here I come.

Back to the tips.
1. Do a quick bleed or fluid change to the brakes. Check you have plenty of pad depth.
2. Pump your tyres up to 37psi cold, monitor your pressures after each race and NEVER let it get above 41psi.
3. If you haven't done an oil / filter change in the last 10K do it before you race.
4. Listen to your instructor.
5. Have fun. Don't think you will set lap records 'cause you won't.
6. Have fun. What did your instructor say?
7. Have fun.
8. Have fun.
9. Learn what your MX5 limits are.
10. Learn what your limits are.
11. Have fun.

That's it.

Oh did I say have fun? Stupid really 'cause that's all you can do.