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I thought it was great.
I have never done anything like that before so I had five goes. The first I was awful and managed to run a few cones down, after that I started to get the hang of it and really enjoyed it.
The bit that impressed me the most even in the rain, was how much grip the car had, it was quite difficult to deliberately make it do a donut.
For me personally I thought it was a great event.
I have never done anything like that before so I had five goes. The first I was awful and managed to run a few cones down, after that I started to get the hang of it and really enjoyed it.
The bit that impressed me the most even in the rain, was how much grip the car had, it was quite difficult to deliberately make it do a donut.
For me personally I thought it was a great event.
What did you think of the autotest at Back Home?
Did you enter or watch?
Was it to easy or to hard?
Should we do it again next year?
Please let us have some feedback so we can think about next year!
I was one of the last ones to have a go, it was a great experience, and one I would like to do again. I think the autotest should be done in the wet as it is easier on the tyres. Can you arrange for split weather conditions for next year ??!!
Did anyone video the procedings as I would have liked to have seen what I did, it was quite frantic inside the car, though I was told I did the best reverse spin (Burgundy 450SE). If you have a copy, I will cover your costs for copying, tape and postage.
Please do it again next year, I will definately be in line.
Nige'
Did anyone video the procedings as I would have liked to have seen what I did, it was quite frantic inside the car, though I was told I did the best reverse spin (Burgundy 450SE). If you have a copy, I will cover your costs for copying, tape and postage.
Please do it again next year, I will definately be in line.
Nige'
I didn't have a go Richard as you know. My car was being used by the girlies as sanctuary from the rain. What I can say was that it was entertaining to watch - especially in the rain. One course - but it appeared that there were lots of different approaches to tackling it. The black Cerbera got my vote for sheer entertainment factor. I'd say you got it spot on in terms of difficulty and duration, very enjoyable.
_DJ_ said: I just watched but thoroughly enjoyed it. My vote also goes to the black Cerby, shame there weren't any points awarded for style!
Cerby was entertaining. Particularly when stopping with the second cone square in front of the bonnet, following that seriously quick launch. There were also some very polished performances by the wedges and silver griff, which were also very good to watch. I fancy a go next time too.
From my ride in David's car I have to say it's far harder than it looks. All credit to those who had a go. It's also a good format because huge power is not necessarily going to make much difference to times, it seems very much down to driver skill. Also a great way to boost your confidence in your cars wet weather capability.
Steve.
david010167 said: I thought it was great.
I have never done anything like that before so I had five goes. The first I was awful and managed to run a few cones down, after that I started to get the hang of it and really enjoyed it.
The bit that impressed me the most even in the rain, was how much grip the car had, it was quite difficult to deliberately make it do a donut.
For me personally I thought it was a great event.
Still be careful in the wet though, the grip decreases with speed.
I too had a ride alongside David and was astounded ( after all the stories I'd heard about " taking it easy in the wet" ) how it just went round the corners in the pouring rain, and as David said he really was struggling to get let go into a Doh'nut, quite surprising really ( and reassuring ). Big Up to TVRMunkey! 
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