Bedford track day, 6th of May.

Bedford track day, 6th of May.

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NickOrangeTVR

649 posts

139 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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So jealous! sounds like you all had a great time!

Hope I can make it to the next one.

QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Have we been with you at Bedford, Nick? The full GT circuit really suits the power of the TVR. At Cadwell I am always trying to stay out of the way of Caterfields. At Bedford they were trying to get out of MY way (shurrup, Peter!) for a change, all except those two TFL Racing ones. Great circuit, with the added benefit of nothing to hit. Only fly in the ointment was the combination of a low noise limit and an unkind noise meter.

phazed

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21,844 posts

204 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Yes, a great track for TVRs, (and GT3s!).

I believe apart from the GT3s and the couple of Caterhams we were probably the quickest there

That is some accolade for shed built cars.

I'd better have a look for the next one I reckon, any takers for the end of June maybe?

QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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phazed said:
I'd better have a look for the next one I reckon, any takers for the end of June maybe?
Me, me, me, please Cur Sir!!!! teacherhehe

Edited by QBee on Wednesday 7th May 21:30

Rib

2,548 posts

189 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Think I need some cans before a proper track day as mine seems pretty loud even without my clive f on yet, if I can find some or someone has a couple I could borrow I'm in

QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Rib said:
Think I need some cans before a proper track day as mine seems pretty loud even without my clive f on yet, if I can find some or someone has a couple I could borrow I'm in
Got an iPhone? Got any friends....

.....with iPhones?
Load an app called Decibel 10th, hold the phone half a meter up and out at 45 degrees from the tail pipe while revving to 4500 rpm. That app is pretty accurate I think.

Will you have your car at Curborough on 22nd? If so I have that app and we can test your car with and without my ACT cans before you waste spend your money.

Rib

2,548 posts

189 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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yeh have an app similar for android, also had it tested at TGA (think I mentioned it at curb?) and was around 104 but can double check at curb again. If I get round to fitting my clive f anytime soon Ill be screwed lol

QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Rib said:
yeh have an app similar for android, also had it tested at TGA (think I mentioned it at curb?) and was around 104 but can double check at curb again. If I get round to fitting my clive f anytime soon Ill be screwed lol
You probably did. I used to have a good memory, but can't remember where I left it......

Rib

2,548 posts

189 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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you were probably too busy thinking 'this young bloody tosser is just giving me crap advice to make me slower and spin!' LOL

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QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Wednesday 7th May 2014
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Rib said:
you were probably too busy thinking 'this young bloody tosser is just giving me crap advice to make me slower and spin!' LOL

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AceOfHearts

5,822 posts

191 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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Come on then guys when is the next one? biggrin

The car will definitely be ready in June so I want to get a Bedford trackday in before the scandinavia trip in July!

QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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AceOfHearts said:
Come on then guys when is the next one? biggrin

The car will definitely be ready in June so I want to get a Bedford trackday in before the scandinavia trip in July!


The TVRCC track day is on June 2nd at Cadwell Park - that's my next one.

Peter has his thinking cap on about another one at the end of June. Not sure which track he has in mind.

NickOrangeTVR

649 posts

139 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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I did a quick scan of dates for Snetterton + Bedford, stayed clear of weekend dates.

Snetterton (MSVC)
  • Wednesday 21st May - Full Day 300 circuit
  • Wednesday 4th June - Full Day 300 circuit
  • Monday 23rd June - 200 circuit - special Burton Power Day
Bedford Autodrome (Javelin)
  • Monday 19th May - £149
  • Monday 2nd June - £149
  • Monday 30th June - £199



QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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Snetterton has an evening event (so only 2.5 hours) on Wednesday 21st May for £69. MSV. Nice bit of fun for those based near the circuit - might even head up there myself.

phazed

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21,844 posts

204 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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Bl**dy 'ell A, that's 3 events within a month, you'll wear it out!

At my age I have to pace myself!

QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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phazed said:
Bl**dy 'ell A, that's 3 events within a month, you'll wear it out!

At my age I have to pace myself!
Sorry to hear that, Peter.....but I thought this was a thread about track days?
You can get little blue pills for the other, you know..... hehe

seeby

1,807 posts

170 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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MPoxon said:
VIDEO FOOTAGE

Ok gents I know a few have asked about footage so here is a quick edit from Griff cam. I'll knock together something better when i get a chance.

http://youtu.be/eejJFWq9n00
Great vid Matt ,looks like you were doing fine until you got tuition laugh. Hope to see you on the next one wink

fatboychim

976 posts

251 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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QBee said:
Snetterton has an evening event (so only 2.5 hours) on Wednesday 21st May for £69. MSV. Nice bit of fun for those based near the circuit - might even head up there myself.
I going to leave it until Cadwell now, that gives me a month to make good the temporary fixes from Tuesday.
BTW, did anyone else get the email from MSV inviting you to tomorrow's Peugeot driving experience at Bedford?

QBee

20,985 posts

144 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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fatboychim said:
I going to leave it until Cadwell now, that gives me a month to make good the temporary fixes from Tuesday.
BTW, did anyone else get the email from MSV inviting you to tomorrow's Peugeot driving experience at Bedford?
Yes, I did. Busy with work unfortunately, unless......no, no chance of me getting there even if I were selected.

Mat Smith will probably come to Snet. Buggers Messes up his working day less than a full track day.

And one or two of the local webbed finger brigade might just be tempted away from their loved ones for a bit of fun.

phazed

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21,844 posts

204 months

Thursday 8th May 2014
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I responded positively to the email but haven't heard anything.