Snetterton exclusive track day for your Aston,,,,,19th Sept.

[NealCS]

Added my name to the list - I'll be in a 4.3 V8V roadster with newish Michelin super sports plus BR suspension and clutch - any advice on special preparation required and/or what I should expect in terms of wear and tear- just the tyres or?

[burntout]

MollyGTi said:

Speculatore said:

burntout said:

Speculatore said:

With it being a 3 mile track I would say between 30 - 35.

Found a good hotel 2 miles from the track. http://www.brecklandlodge.co.uk/
(We are booked in for the 18th and 19th. We are so glad we didn't have to drive back after the track day, especially on a Friday afternoon).

Have you booked already??? I looked at that one and it looks by far the best one close by... And definitely doing 2 nights..... At least there's a decent restaurant there and you wont have to eat with all the giro scummers in Weatherspoons

Yes mate...Booked the 2 nights 18th & 19th. ("Giro Scummers"... Rat Boy...You are such a snob)

Hey Rat Boy - & the tall tattoo'ed football yob - see you there We just booked our 2 night stay at The Breckland Lodge too

I like RAT BOY... Might change my forum name to flaming rat???

[AMDBSNick]

NealCS said:

Added my name to the list - I'll be in a 4.3 V8V roadster with newish Michelin super sports plus BR suspension and clutch - any advice on special preparation required and/or what I should expect in terms of wear and tear- just the tyres or?

No prep needed. Just turn up, enjoy the thrill of the day and if it costs you a few mill on the tyres, hey ho

[burntout]

NealCS said:

Added my name to the list - I'll be in a 4.3 V8V roadster with newish Michelin super sports plus BR suspension and clutch - any advice on special preparation required and/or what I should expect in terms of wear and tear- just the tyres or?

Tyres..... Just an idea... If it sounds daft then can leave it, but what if I can arrange a mobile tyre van to be on site for the day?? Some people had a couple of tyre issues.. I know Bob had to cut his day a bit short (which is a real shame as he put so much effort in organising the day for us all) & Bismark nearly couldn't drive home??

Depending on costs and how competitive they are some might be on low-ish tyres for the day and might want to pre order some new boots to ensure a safe journey home??

Like I said... Just a thought...

I don't mind pitching in a bit to sort this...

[AMDBSNick]

burntout said:

Tyres..... Just an idea... If it sounds daft then can leave it, but what if I can arrange a mobile tyre van to be on site for the day?? Some people had a couple of tyre issues.. I know Bob had to cut his day a bit short (which is a real shame as he put so much effort in organising the day for us all) & Bismark nearly couldn't drive home??

Depending on costs and how competitive they are some might be on low-ish tyres for the day and might want to pre order some new boots to ensure a safe journey home??

Like I said... Just a thought...

I don't mind pitching in a bit to sort this...

Doubt there would be enough demand matey

[Y100]

Little Donkey said:

Just being polite, Bob. We'd love to make a threesome but thought it only fair that anyone who is actually on the forum got first dibs. I'll add the names tomorrow if there's space.

L.D

Top man L.D.,,,will your pals have forum names, just so that we know?

[burntout]

AMDBSNick said:

burntout said:

Tyres..... Just an idea... If it sounds daft then can leave it, but what if I can arrange a mobile tyre van to be on site for the day?? Some people had a couple of tyre issues.. I know Bob had to cut his day a bit short (which is a real shame as he put so much effort in organising the day for us all) & Bismark nearly couldn't drive home??

Depending on costs and how competitive they are some might be on low-ish tyres for the day and might want to pre order some new boots to ensure a safe journey home??

Like I said... Just a thought...

I don't mind pitching in a bit to sort this...

Doubt there would be enough demand matey

Think your right..... Was only a thought....

[Little Donkey]

burntout said:

Tyres..... Just an idea... If it sounds daft then can leave it, but what if I can arrange a mobile tyre van to be on site for the day?? Some people had a couple of tyre issues.. I know Bob had to cut his day a bit short (which is a real shame as he put so much effort in organising the day for us all) & Bismark nearly couldn't drive home??

Depending on costs and how competitive they are some might be on low-ish tyres for the day and might want to pre order some new boots to ensure a safe journey home??

Like I said... Just a thought...

I don't mind pitching in a bit to sort this...

Fresh rubber sounds like a great idea. I would definitely push a bit harder knowing I could (legally) get home.

[Y100]

burntout said:

Tyres..... Just an idea... If it sounds daft then can leave it, but what if I can arrange a mobile tyre van to be on site for the day?? Some people had a couple of tyre issues.. I know Bob had to cut his day a bit short (which is a real shame as he put so much effort in organising the day for us all) & Bismark nearly couldn't drive home??

Depending on costs and how competitive they are some might be on low-ish tyres for the day and might want to pre order some new boots to ensure a safe journey home??

Like I said... Just a thought...

I don't mind pitching in a bit to sort this...

Rat Boy, (sorry but it does have a ring to it), my problem at Rockingham was balance on my off-side front, it suddenly got worse (maybe threw a weight) and made high speed (90+) uncomfortable. I've had it sorted, 73gms added, smooth as silk now. However, difficult to argue that having a tyre back-up service at Snetterton would be anything other than a good thing.

[yeti]

Y100 said:

However, difficult to argue that having a tyre back-up service at Snetterton would be anything other than a good thing.

But a colossal waste of time and money for the fitters unless they're going to sell ten full sets. And I'd rather not have my wheels banged about in a mobile van.

So they could have rebalanced a wheel and maybe fitted a pair for someone at Rockers. Not a profitable days work for them...

[Speculatore]

What we need is someone who owns a mobile tyre company who owns an Aston....

[Y100]

yeti said:

But a colossal waste of time and money for the fitters unless they're going to sell ten full sets. And I'd rather not have my wheels banged about in a mobile van.

So they could have rebalanced a wheel and maybe fitted a pair for someone at Rockers. Not a profitable days work for them...

That to be honest is exactly what I feel too Yeti,,,I cannot imagine it could ever be a 'profitable' excercise.

I'm sure we all agree we would much rather not have our wheels banged about but perhaps selfishly, in a 'get me home emergency' one would I'm sure be very grateful for the support. So Rat Boy, what do you reckon, its a difficult one.

[burntout]

yeti said:

Y100 said:

However, difficult to argue that having a tyre back-up service at Snetterton would be anything other than a good thing.

But a colossal waste of time and money for the fitters unless they're going to sell ten full sets. And I'd rather not have my wheels banged about in a mobile van.

So they could have rebalanced a wheel and maybe fitted a pair for someone at Rockers. Not a profitable days work for them...

Maybe so..... But if someone was interested in doing it and if there is any of us attending wants new tyres it might just work out?? There must be some of us that will be going that will be already low on tyres... Its simple, if I can find a reputable set up that want to provide the service, can post a link so that any one can call for a price and arrange new boots? Plus the added peace of mind for the day.....

Tyres are the most likely thing to cause any problems... Well that and brakes...

They may also take advantage of using the day to their advantage? Pictures and marketing for their own website etc??

[burntout]

It was just a thought.... Like I said, if general feeling is a no no then we can just leave it.... It probably would be hard to find some one, as yeti said they most likely wouldn't earn a great deal?? But I am always in the mind that if you don't ask.... You don't get!! And any things worth a try...

And I know that some of those mobile vans can be a bit ropey, but have also seen some well kitted vans that would be fine...

I really don't mind ether way as I will always have a spare set of wheels (just in case)... It was just after seeing poor Bismarks tyre hanging off and Bob having to cut the day a little short after applying so much effort!!

[yeti]

No harm in asking Paul as long as they know what to expect.

Being self employed myself, I'd hate to turn up expecting to be selling 19" and 20" Pirellis, Bridgestones and Michelins all day only to find I replaced one tyre and a wheel weight

[Y100]

burntout said:

It was just a thought.... Like I said, if general feeling is a no no then we can just leave it.... It probably would be hard to find some one, as yeti said they most likely wouldn't earn a great deal?? But I am always in the mind that if you don't ask.... You don't get!! And any things worth a try...

And I know that some of those mobile vans can be a bit ropey, but have also seen some well kitted vans that would be fine...

I really don't mind ether way as I will always have a spare set of wheels (just in case)... It was just after seeing poor Bismarks tyre hanging off and Bob having to cut the day a little short after applying so much effort!!

If you wouldn't mind making some enquiries then Paul. Its never going to be a money spinner, so the 'better' mobile operators will likely not be interested. As Speculatore suggested, we need an Aston owning set up.

[yeti]

Y100 said:

As Speculatore suggested, we need an Aston owning set up.

And although our cars look superficially similar, we need Bridgestone 19" for V8 and DB9, Pirelli Corsa 19" for V12V, Pirelli 20" for DBS. And fronts and rears for all. Conservatively a grand a car. That's a big spend to do no business...

[burntout]

yeti said:

Y100 said:

As Speculatore suggested, we need an Aston owning set up.

And although our cars look superficially similar, we need Bridgestone 19" for V8 and DB9, Pirelli Corsa 19" for V12V, Pirelli 20" for DBS. And fronts and rears for all. Conservatively a grand a car. That's a big spend to do no business...

I know..... Its a fair point..... Will ask a few and see what happens... Could even be a non starter...

[BravoV8V]

burntout said:

I know..... Its a fair point..... Will ask a few and see what happens... Could even be a non starter...

I've recently made contact with a mobile tyre fitter who is relatively local (Long Stratton - near the local AM workshop). They might be willing to come down for the day. Would you like their details?

[burntout]

BravoV8V said:

burntout said:

I know..... Its a fair point..... Will ask a few and see what happens... Could even be a non starter...

I've recently made contact with a mobile tyre fitter who is relatively local (Long Stratton - near the local AM workshop). They might be willing to come down for the day. Would you like their details?

Yeah please.... Have also contacted another one today..