Thruxton - 26 Aug

[mrfunex]

Hi,

Anyone out there going on this day - it's an open pit lane, but only 90dB. I'm sure my S2000 will be under that, but it probably excludes the TVR enthusiasts!

Looking forward to the day - hope it doesn't rain!

[jimmy156]

Have you got a link to some details? I didn't know thruxton ran "normal" track days!

[Speedy300]

jimmy156 said:

Have you got a link to some details? I didn't know thruxton ran "normal" track days!

http://www.goldtrack.co.uk/track-days
https://orders.motorsport-events.com/eventlist.asp...


Both these TDO run days at Thruxton.

[mrfunex]

Thanks Speedy - I booked with Goldtrack.

It's my closest track (apart from the ridiculously expensive Goodwood) but they only seem to do a handful of track days a year and the noise limits are pretty low...

[QBee]

mrfunex said:

Hi,

Anyone out there going on this day - it's an open pit lane, but only 90dB. I'm sure my S2000 will be under that, but it probably excludes the TVR enthusiasts!

Looking forward to the day - hope it doesn't rain!

I was 93 at Castle Combe with extra silencers in place on my Chimaera, but I am convinced that the tester said "fine" before I had got to the required revs. Normally more like 97 db. Shame, I would love to have a go at Thruxton.

[NJH]

Same here, its my closest track and for years even my 944 was a just a bit to touch and go as it usually checked in around 91 to 93dB. I bought a Megane R26 road car which should be well under 90 dB so I have booked onto this one. Will be first time on track in the Meg

[mrfunex]

Look forward to seeing you! I'll be in a silver S2000. Just hope it doesn't rain, current forecast looking a bit ropey...

[T4RRR]

Should be there too, in my putrid green family saloon - do pop over and say hi! Weather is indeed looking very......erm.........changeable!!

[mrfunex]

I kinda regret fitting R888s now..

[T4RRR]

mrfunex said:

I kinda regret fitting R888s now..

In all honesty, I wouldn't worry about R888s. In anything but driving rain where there's a lot of static surface water, I've found them to work pretty well once you get some heat into them. Admittedly, getting heat into the tyres in a near 2-tonne family saloon is slightly easier than in lighter vehicles........

[NJH]

Forecast as of about 5 minutes ago says its going to chuck it down all day long. I don't mind some rain as the Meg is bone stock on MIchelin PS2s and completely stock OEM brakes i.e. rubbish pads, having said that though I have been there on a race day when it chucked it down and the racers were running something like 30 seconds a lap slower than in the dry and taking all kinds of crazy lines to try and find some or any grip.

[V6todayEVmanana]

I'm booked up too. After the VXR Power day I'm looking forwards to putting the Alfa through its paces

[NJH]

I really enjoyed that, ended up as only a half day for me I don't know if the rest of you went on track in the morning at all. Amazing how quickly it dried up I reckon the last 2.5 hours or so must have been completely dry.

Man I am still buzzing from how fantastic Thruxton is although I was driving like a complete pussy first run out, really love that track.

[mrfunex]

What a great day! I managed a few outings before the heavens opened, then 4-5 times after lunch before a suspected dodgy wheel bearing stopped play.

Got to meet some really great people, very passionate about their cars - thanks to all - looking forward to the photos!

[ravon]

Another great Gold Track Day, spent most of my time taking out injured soldiers, which is hugely rewarding ! Enjoyed watching both the Alfa and the Honda S2000 braving the elements.

[T4RRR]

Well, to say that Thruxton has its own micro-climate is a bit of an understatement!!

Was there in the green Volvo and I must say I reckon that in the morning, I would have made better progress around the circuit in a rubber dinghy than I did my car! Afternoon was brilliant though, quite amazing how quickly the track dried and by 3pm it was pretty darn warm with the sun blazing - was really a great honour to be able to take our service guys and gals out for several laps!!

Have to agree that it was another great day out with Calum, Melindi and the gang and am looking forward to Goodwood in November!!

[V6todayEVmanana]

Maybe all the horsepower at Thruxton effects the climate

Fun afternoon after being a bit worried before lunch. Goldtrack do a great job indeed.

mrfunex nice chatting to you, Did you find out if our bearing diagnosis was right?

T4RRR I may have some video of you before you pulled in, let me know if you want me to post a link up, think it may be a lap or less but haven't reviewed my video yet.

[mrfunex]

The photos are up!

The suspected dodgy wheel bearing got a LOT worse on the way home, only about 3 miles from the track. Had a bit of an investigate in a layby (car wasn't safe to drive any further) and 3 out of 5 wheel nuts on the rear right were really loose! Eek! Tightened them up and all was fine again... Left me feeling a bit of a numpty!

Moral of the story - always check your nuts!

[T4RRR]

V6todayEVmanana said:

T4RRR I may have some video of you before you pulled in, let me know if you want me to post a link up, think it may be a lap or less but haven't reviewed my video yet.

Please do - hopefully it includes the 'graceful' pirouette towards the end of the day too!