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right i dont know where to start with this, i have never done a track day. I always fancied taking my old audi coupe round knockhill, but with a helmet on all i could see was the floor, unless i tiled my head to be parallel with the deck. However, i feel i need some experience as there seems to be a set etiquette for it. Also seem and heard some horror stories of the usual t
ts spoiling the parade, is this true or has this uncommon as such? I am thinking about selling the coupe and getting a 330ci, also considering keeping the coupe and getting a coupe as well, enter the three car dilema!
Whats the best way to go about this? ie track, just turn up? I don't want to go in with chavaliers for demolition derby but get the best out of it. Esp for a RWD car i want to learn how to drive it as it should be, coming from classic 4wd cars to this.
As i suspect just about all of you head for track days... might as well give it a go.
ts spoiling the parade, is this true or has this uncommon as such? I am thinking about selling the coupe and getting a 330ci, also considering keeping the coupe and getting a coupe as well, enter the three car dilema! Whats the best way to go about this? ie track, just turn up? I don't want to go in with chavaliers for demolition derby but get the best out of it. Esp for a RWD car i want to learn how to drive it as it should be, coming from classic 4wd cars to this.
As i suspect just about all of you head for track days... might as well give it a go.
... magic response, just what i was looking for and nice to hear the horror stories arent there. last think i want to do is get over eager and bin my latest toy (not purchased yet still hunting for the right one).
The novice day sounds bang on for me, i used to think i could drive pretty well then did the rally day at knockhill last year. The instructor at the end drove and did things with the car i thought impossible, was a real home truth as to how good some of these boys are, but if i can capture some of that knocwledge might save me at some point. loved it!
Cheers chaps!
Oh and what is the SIDC? Subaru Impreza Drivers Club?
The novice day sounds bang on for me, i used to think i could drive pretty well then did the rally day at knockhill last year. The instructor at the end drove and did things with the car i thought impossible, was a real home truth as to how good some of these boys are, but if i can capture some of that knocwledge might save me at some point. loved it!
Cheers chaps!
Oh and what is the SIDC? Subaru Impreza Drivers Club?
i need four seats and something with airbags... the TT doesn't qualify as a proper coupe for me. Shame Audi have nothing newer that A fits the coupe bill or is B within budget.
MX5 is a hoot though i must agree.
If i was getting it all my own way i would be looking at an S6plus or a 100S coupe. But the wife gave me the death stare when i suggested either. However i have approval for a classic next year, so i will perhaps pick your brains then
And it does pain me to sell the coupe, she goes tonight to a lad from Aberdeen who has had 3 Series 3's and a GT... small tear shed, its been a great car.
MX5 is a hoot though i must agree.
If i was getting it all my own way i would be looking at an S6plus or a 100S coupe. But the wife gave me the death stare when i suggested either. However i have approval for a classic next year, so i will perhaps pick your brains then
And it does pain me to sell the coupe, she goes tonight to a lad from Aberdeen who has had 3 Series 3's and a GT... small tear shed, its been a great car. thinfourth2 said:
I've have seen a very slow and very clean Mk3 escort wandering round a trackday so a TDi will be fine.
BUT the thing that most commonly causes hassle on a road car taken on the track is the brakes so be careful with them as they will quickly turn into a soggy faded mess.
Come along to an SIDC day and you will see high standard of driving
wandering around BUT the thing that most commonly causes hassle on a road car taken on the track is the brakes so be careful with them as they will quickly turn into a soggy faded mess.
Come along to an SIDC day and you will see high standard of driving
that will be me, i could be the track squid beltching out some black stuff. the passenger bit appeals to me a lot, i wouldn't mind tagging along on the next available event. If it requires singing up or membership willing to do that too. 
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