Track Tuition in a loud car

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I've had my Ginetta G20 for just over a year now and managed half a dozen trackdays and would like to get some tuition now I am feeling comfortable in the car - my only issue is, with open ITB's, straight cut gearbox and exhaust 2" from my right leg it is extremely loud inside to the point where I cannot hear even the most terrified of screams from the passenger side .

Do the instructors at any of the major UK organisers (Javelin etc.) have intercoms? Or am I resigned to getting tuition in my road car? I am reluctant to splash out on my own intercom setup as it's a fairly substantial outlay that could be spent on more trackdays.

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wellground said:

There is always sign language. We all know a good sign for "you are not doing very well" LOL

My current victims passengers have that one down to a T already

E-bmw said:

Simple answer, before booking get in touch.

Javelin have up to 3 different instructors that I have seen at days, one of them Tim, who is frequently at Cadwell or Blyton Park certainly has one that he will fit in your helmet.

Thanks, that's what I'm after - I was just curious if it was the norm or whether I'd have to look out for a specific instructor/operator.

QBee said:

You can get an intercom for less than a tenner off Fleabay.

You might be advised to get a noise test - most tracks have a noise limit of 105dB A or less. A moderately loud TVR will fail....

Interesting, got a link? I was looking at the expensive stage rallying ones but I guess it's not that critical to have crystal clear sound and ultimate reliability when I only really need it for a bit of tuition.

It's been tested at 97, 101 and 103 dB before (nothing like consistency eh!) - outside it's not that loud, just in a tiny enclosed cabin it gets to ear splitting levels at high RPM (I wear earplugs normally).