Can you get addicted to modifying your track day car?

[v8bloke]

I started doing trackdays about 12 years ago with a fairly standard V8 MGB and since then I have been modifying and improving the car. It now looks like a GT racer and is pretty quick.
For some reason I feel that i have a quest to make the car as good as possible in a DIY way.
Is this normal or do I need help?

Latest mod is a home brewed DRS system for my rear wing which works automatically using valve springs and a linkage. It seems to actually work.
wing in action. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uR8Lx33jEw

Fast lap with DRS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkWZ3rspSvQ

Timed from the video footage after the event.

I realise this is a bit OTT for a trackday car but still good fun.

[terryb]

I agree with you Mark, it is like a drug, whether its DIY or not, it's a very very slippery slope

[Clark3y]

Most trackday drivers are hopeless addicts aren't they?

[jonnyleroux]

Clark3y said:

Most trackday addicts are hopeless drivers aren't they?

how very dare you ;-)

[HustleRussell]

If you have that sort of passion and commitment, why aren't you racing? You could at least get a race license and do test days?

[v8bloke]

HustleRussell said:

If you have that sort of passion and commitment, why aren't you racing? You could at least get a race license and do test days?

Maybe I enjoy the safety and fun of trackdays too much.

[Clark3y]

Don't know about you but I'd find a LOT more fun in racing. The costs would be in another league completely though.

[mdm1uk]

Looking at some of your previous posts v8bloke you obviously have some talent and would do very well if you decided to race good luck in what ever you do

[HustleRussell]

v8bloke said:

Maybe I enjoy the safety and fun of trackdays too much.

Silly me, you are quite right- racing is no fun at all compared to trackdays

[v8bloke]

Not raced so cant comment on wether it is more fun or not. I am having a lot of fun doing trackdays and getting lots of track time. trackdays are safe, less risk of injury or damage to vehicle. I have tried sprinting and found that very boring with hours of waiting around for just a few laps. 20 years ago I might of considered it.
Surely having fun is what its all about.

[Elderly]

As HustleRussell says, at least get a licence (cheap and easy) and then try a test day.
You will get lots of track time and you might find that you get more fun not being tied to track day rules, but without the pressures of racing.

[terryb]

I started racing an MX5 in the Ma5da race series and can honestly state that it was awesome fun. More than you get in a trackday, but still hasn't put me off trackdays. However I am now more selective in which trackdays to do. Mostly interested in the Nurburgring as I aim to compete in the 24h race one day. (Did 2 x VLN races last year in a Clio Cup - awesome experience)

Racing doesn't have to cost too much and the MX5 series is without a doubt the most fun/£ you will have in racing...

[v8bloke]

Here is a pic of the linkage.

[Clark3y]

That looks horrendous, you should get rid of it regardless of how functional it is.

[v8bloke]

Clark3y, Thank you for your advice.

[civicduty]

v8bloke said:

Here is a pic of the linkage.

That looks ace, you need to get some form of electric actuator to do that fully linked to the braking system, much respect I love 'B's

[Clark3y]

v8bloke said:

Clark3y, Thank you for your advice.

Any time

I'm being serious though, that has no place on a classic car.

[terryb]

v8bloke said:

Here is a pic of the linkage.

Fair play to you Mark, that looks pretty purposeful. I'm sure I remember meeting you years ago at Castle Combe when I was in my Subaru days. Enjoy mate

[v8bloke]

And on a roadster.

[mrmr96]

So how do you activate/deactivate it from the cockpit?