Castle Combe - 20th March

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Anyone else on here going?

It'll be my first time at Castle Combe, but fifth track day. I'll be there in a blue e46 M3. Bit nervous about Avon Rise, Quarry and Camp, but at least I've got proper brakes now to stop me!

At my last outing last summer at Bedford, my brakes overheated, cracked and catastrophically failed at the end of the main straight, despite dedicated cooling ducts!! This time I'll be running a big brake kit on the front (K-Sport) with cooling ducts, and non-drilled Stoptech rear discs, so hopefully that won't be an issue. Also trying out a faster steering rack, so really looking forward to seeing how the new mods work out.

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Javelin, if I recall correctly

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To early to comment on the weather, Canoe. What's a 'Tiv'?


Yes, I'm aware of the lack of run off. At least brake fade will not be an issue now. I've spent some time studying instructional videos and a track guide. I'll take it easy at first and I'm getting insurance too!

Edited by PMed on Wednesday 8th March 10:38

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Terminator X said:

It's the most expensive track to get insurance for in the UK apparently and that first tight right hand corner out of the pits has the highest accident rate!

TX.

I was quoted £103 for a track day there, or £403 for 5 track days. £800 excess for a car up to £10,000. That doesn't seem too bad to me.

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What still needs doing, Canoe?

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Looks like rain...

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WR1 Shane said:

I'll be there doing my first trackday (Clio 182)

Come and say hi. I'll be in a blue BMW e46 M3

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Hey Shane,

I completely forgot to come and say hi. I must have seen you on track, though, but there were a few Clios. Not sure which one was yours.

Did you get some laps on the dry track in the afternoon?