UK 964 Track Day Club
08-22-2012, 12:59 PM
#91
Burning Brakes
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I hang my head in shame and admit that i was overtaken by an Audi A8 luxo barge on my trackday.........I was not happy! I decided then my car was a pile of sh*& and I cant drive for the life of me hahaha 
08-22-2012, 07:04 PM
#92
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Yep , turned out to be nice , sun was a bit low in the sky for comfort , hard to see round Clearways..... started slow and didn't get much better , however having been overtaken by a white 997GT3 , I picked up the pace and nearly got back but he must have seen me ( BOO! )....needed another 2 secs off to be par with +22 years of development and +100 hp but some of you guys have shown it can be done with the 964 platform 
http://youtu.be/-mFQdZ0qaPE
http://youtu.be/-mFQdZ0qaPE
08-22-2012, 07:11 PM
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08-25-2012, 10:26 AM
#94
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Up coming trackdays. Please add to the list if you are doing anything or join one of these if you fancy? 
Oulton Park, Easytrack/MSV, Friday 14 September 2012
Boxsey
Asbi
Cheeksyboy
Donington Park, Circuit Days, Monday 24 September 2012
Boxsey
Oldtimer
Curborough Sprint day - Late October but availability yet to be confirmed
Interested (12 needed);
Boxsey
Vic S
Cheeksyboy
Freedman
Oldtimer
Vitesse (924)
Bigunit
Oulton Park, Easytrack/MSV, Friday 14 September 2012
Boxsey
Asbi
Cheeksyboy
Donington Park, Circuit Days, Monday 24 September 2012
Boxsey
Oldtimer
Curborough Sprint day - Late October but availability yet to be confirmed
Interested (12 needed);
Boxsey
Vic S
Cheeksyboy
Freedman
Oldtimer
Vitesse (924)
Bigunit
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08-28-2012, 04:20 PM
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Had my first track experience today at Llandow circuit in South Wales, its short but cheap n cheerful and was a good starter for me I think, had an awesome day and my driving came on a lot. That said I've still got plenty to learn; I need to trust my ability/car a bit more, although I was quite concerned about idiots smashing up my pride and joy... Hit the link for a go pro video of one of my sessions if anyones interested.
08-28-2012, 05:53 PM
#98
Burning Brakes
Had my first track experience today at Llandow circuit in South Wales, its short but cheap n cheerful and was a good starter for me I think, had an awesome day and my driving came on a lot. That said I've still got plenty to learn; I need to trust my ability/car a bit more, although I was quite concerned about idiots smashing up my pride and joy... Hit the link for a go pro video of one of my sessions if anyones interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCgoNsY4OMw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCgoNsY4OMw
And great prices too. At an advertised £80 it's got me thinking this may have to be visited next year!
09-02-2012, 01:04 PM
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If you go for a second set of wheels with track tyres, I recommend Toyo R888s as they are the best value and good in the wet. The other options are Kumho V70s or Dunlop DZ03Gs. However, they're both more expensive (will cost you about £200 more for the set). In all cases you want 225/45/17 for the front and 255/40/17 for the rear
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09-02-2012, 01:59 PM
#101
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just coming back to tyre size, by going for a wider than standard tyre on the front I understand more rubber is on the road. Since the tyre width is now wider than standard on the same width wheel (assuming 205 was the original tyre width) do you get the wheel rolling over the tyre i.e. wheel pushing to the edge of the tyre? If not, is this certainly the width to go for?
However, while rolling over the rim has not been a problem, you DO get rubbing in the arches with a 225 tyre.
One of the reasons for choosing the 225/45 is because the Toyos are not available as a 205/50/17. So you have to go for the 225/45/17 which gives a similar rolling radius.
09-03-2012, 05:43 AM
#103
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The rubbing on mine is on inside walls. There's no rubbing on the wing arches. I don't have the updated 10 mm steering stops. These might reduce the rubbing but would also reduce the turning circle. I think of it of one of those things I have to put up with when tracking the car.
09-03-2012, 04:48 PM
#105
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