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kryten22uk
Original Poster
786 posts
58 months
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Anyone going? I am! Yay! My first track day. 
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dan1758
15 posts
8 months
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Me 
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HereBeMonsters
2,232 posts
9 months
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Had no idea they did trackdays at Odiham. May be my closest circuit - shame they're charging double what MSE would charge for a similar event though.
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kryten22uk
Original Poster
786 posts
58 months
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HereBeMonsters said: Had no idea they did trackdays at Odiham. May be my closest circuit - shame they're charging double what MSE would charge for a similar event though. it's good from my point of view as it keeps the numbers down. 
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Scott W
112 posts
70 months
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Me also! My first car track day so it should be interesting. BTW I'll be the one topping out at 110-120mph down the straight whilst everybody belts past! 
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phatgixer
3,056 posts
76 months
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Very abrasive circuit surface and very dirty. Don't tailgate unless you want a respray, lads 
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leemarkadams
289 posts
42 months
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I'll be there too (in the BEC)......this will be my third track day there.
Mine tops out at 120 too!
Lee
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Scott W
112 posts
70 months
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Lee, mine is a BEC also and I've seen you posting on LocostBuilders! 
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leemarkadams
289 posts
42 months
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Scott W said: Lee, mine is a BEC also and I've seen you posting on LocostBuilders! Will have to catch up......are you driving the BEC there, as I will be but is only about 30 miles from my place! Lee
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Scott W
112 posts
70 months
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Yes mate. We live not too far away either (other direction to you I think) so we'll be driving it there along with the "supporting" car that will have the toolkit, etc.. in!
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leemarkadams
289 posts
42 months
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Same here, support car will be in attendance (with plenty of tools and spare fuel!)
Lee
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S6PNJ
689 posts
108 months
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phatgixer said: Very abrasive circuit surface and very dirty. Don't tailgate unless you want a respray, lads It is an abrasive circuit and will wear your tyres more quickly but then that means there is more grip so you can give it more beans! If you don't like the wear on your tyres, don't drive so hard. It is an ACTIVE airfield so the surface is in very good condition. The stone chipping in the summer (July)has now been cured by sweeping the runway at lunchtime. The last day in Sep was very good and (in conjunction with the organisers) I am unaware of any stone damage on that day. All said, if a stone chip worries you, you are better off not driving (anywhere). Odiham drivers generally report it as a very good day - open pit lane, overtaking on both sides and plenty of space (running 3 cars side by side down the main drag at over 140mph still with plenty of room). You should be able to max out your car (depending on type obviously) and whilst I didn't top mine out, I did have 162 indicated!
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leemarkadams
289 posts
42 months
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Yep, agree there is a lot of grip there......
Looking forward to another good day (here's hoping the weather is better than today!)......else I will be p@@s wet through before I even start!!
Lee
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Scott W
112 posts
70 months
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Second your comments about the weather Lee! I'll be taking my biking winter weather gear I think as this should keep be nice and dry! Does anybody know how strict they are on the noise limits? We've tested our car ourselves and it was 104db but it's dangerously close to the limit and I really don't fancy failing.
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leemarkadams
289 posts
42 months
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The noise limits are there, but mine is loud and not failed (if you know what I mean!).......remember CH47s (Chinooks) operate from there, so a car is quiet in comparison! See you all tomorrow and come over to say hello, I'll be in this (If not me, my Bro-in-law will be!) but I will be around!  Lee
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S6PNJ
689 posts
108 months
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Scott W said: Does anybody know how strict they are on the noise limits? We've tested our car ourselves and it was 104db but it's dangerously close to the limit and I really don't fancy failing. Scott, unofficially you'll be fine! If you want more, pm me (soon!)
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Scott W
112 posts
70 months
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Phil, YHM.
Lee, I'll keep an eye out for you then. I'll be in a Q reg'd black Locoblade and if I'm not driving it then my wife will be! She's got the St George's cross Arai helmet which should stand out quite easily.
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S6PNJ
689 posts
108 months
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Scott W said: Phil, YHM. Reply sent
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leemarkadams
289 posts
42 months
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Well, was a good day except for: Brother in Law hitting the tyre wall and damaging the front panel, so now looks like this!   Oh, and my gear linkage needing sorting out as came a bit loose! Lee
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dan1758
15 posts
8 months
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leemarkadams said: Well, was a good day except for: Brother in Law hitting the tyre wall and damaging the front panel, so now looks like this! Oh, and my gear linkage needing sorting out as came a bit loose! Lee Could have been worse; you could of had oily water chucking out over the nearside wheel Oh and thanks for the cable ties 
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