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Just wondering if anyone has the Carlimits DVD (Bending the Rules) and if so is it any good? I definately want to get on a Walshy day after you lot have raved about them, but maybe it would be an idea to have a better idea about the techniques beforehand. I take it there's minimal chance of knackering the car on one of these days? I've heard of someone on MLOC having problems but that might have been about to happen anyway.
On a different note, I've just finished reading an excellent book called 'Lotus - the Creative Edge' by Russell Hayes which I'd recommend to Lotus owners. It's about the history of the road cars (rather than F1 etc.) and features every model from the first one Colin Chapman knocked up in his shed right up to the new Europa (published this year, so up to date) with plenty of photos and technical info etc. A bit pricy, but a great book to have on the shelf (no, I don't work for Borders!). Maybe other people know the history well already, but as one of the things that makes the brand special I found it fascinating to learn about everything that came before my Elise...
On a different note, I've just finished reading an excellent book called 'Lotus - the Creative Edge' by Russell Hayes which I'd recommend to Lotus owners. It's about the history of the road cars (rather than F1 etc.) and features every model from the first one Colin Chapman knocked up in his shed right up to the new Europa (published this year, so up to date) with plenty of photos and technical info etc. A bit pricy, but a great book to have on the shelf (no, I don't work for Borders!). Maybe other people know the history well already, but as one of the things that makes the brand special I found it fascinating to learn about everything that came before my Elise...
Thanks for the book reccomendation.
The DVD is ok. Andy's, err... not exactly the most charismatic presenter (blimey I hope he's not reading this!). I'm a trainer for a living, and a training friend of mine and I watched it in tears of laughter
However, he certainly has some great graphics and uses some well thought out demonstrations to get the point across about lots of aspects of car handling. However, some key points are missed out, some things aren't explained fully, and the structure could be better, but overall I'd definitely reccomend the DVD.
The DVD is ok. Andy's, err... not exactly the most charismatic presenter (blimey I hope he's not reading this!). I'm a trainer for a living, and a training friend of mine and I watched it in tears of laughter
However, he certainly has some great graphics and uses some well thought out demonstrations to get the point across about lots of aspects of car handling. However, some key points are missed out, some things aren't explained fully, and the structure could be better, but overall I'd definitely reccomend the DVD.
To be fair Walshy thought it would be better to present whilst sober 
but it's a useful DVD but no substitute for driver training. You will see demonstrations of why techniques work and the steering technique is one you can practice if you haven't heard of it before but it's best used to consolidate what you've learnt from a training day.
but it's a useful DVD but no substitute for driver training. You will see demonstrations of why techniques work and the steering technique is one you can practice if you haven't heard of it before but it's best used to consolidate what you've learnt from a training day.Edited by kevin ritson on Wednesday 15th August 08:56
I'd really like to do some driver training, I've never done a track day and certainly don't think the road is the best place to explore 10/10's for the first time!
I'd love to do the Lotus one but I can't be arsed to drive all the way to Norfolk (and probably wouldn't have the time anyway).
Are there any decent courses in Surrey or Sussex that I could do?
I'd love to do the Lotus one but I can't be arsed to drive all the way to Norfolk (and probably wouldn't have the time anyway).
Are there any decent courses in Surrey or Sussex that I could do?
Try Ben Elliott - does airfields days in Sussex:
http://s195757148.websitehome.co.uk/airfield%20tra...
http://s195757148.websitehome.co.uk/airfield%20tra...
Trackdays do crop up at Goodwood, but they have strict noise restrictions and only run to a limited schedule. Alternatively, plenty of good tuition available on Lotus on Track days (there's one in December) or Ben and Walshy both have on-track tuition available at track days - check with them for availability
DsDetective said:
Thanks for that - I'll look into it.
Ideally I'd like to do something at Goodwood, since it's 10 mins from my parents house.
http://www.mithril.co.uk/ Ideally I'd like to do something at Goodwood, since it's 10 mins from my parents house.
That's the racing school based at Goodwood circuit. They have a skid pan as well. As with anywhere these days, they're mostly corporate entertainment, but they may have car control courses and other tuition available.
Cino said:
Just wondering if anyone has the Carlimits DVD (Bending the Rules) and if so is it any good? I definately want to get on a Walshy day after you lot have raved about them, but maybe it would be an idea to have a better idea about the techniques beforehand. I take it there's minimal chance of knackering the car on one of these days? I've heard of someone on MLOC having problems but that might have been about to happen anyway.
On a different note, I've just finished reading an excellent book called 'Lotus - the Creative Edge' by Russell Hayes which I'd recommend to Lotus owners. It's about the history of the road cars (rather than F1 etc.) and features every model from the first one Colin Chapman knocked up in his shed right up to the new Europa (published this year, so up to date) with plenty of photos and technical info etc. A bit pricy, but a great book to have on the shelf (no, I don't work for Borders!). Maybe other people know the history well already, but as one of the things that makes the brand special I found it fascinating to learn about everything that came before my Elise...
Don't forget Lotus do a training day which I recommend highly (Lucky enough to do my training with Alistair McQueen).On a different note, I've just finished reading an excellent book called 'Lotus - the Creative Edge' by Russell Hayes which I'd recommend to Lotus owners. It's about the history of the road cars (rather than F1 etc.) and features every model from the first one Colin Chapman knocked up in his shed right up to the new Europa (published this year, so up to date) with plenty of photos and technical info etc. A bit pricy, but a great book to have on the shelf (no, I don't work for Borders!). Maybe other people know the history well already, but as one of the things that makes the brand special I found it fascinating to learn about everything that came before my Elise...
http://www.grouplotus.com/generic/generic.php?sect...
Boggy
1. The carlimits DVD is good but do a Walshy day first as you need the grounding to understand it all.
2. The day at Lotus is well worth the money. See my write up at http://www.alunr.com/
3. Walshy was still suffering a bit from concussion when he did that video hence the slightly uncharismatic delivery.
2. The day at Lotus is well worth the money. See my write up at http://www.alunr.com/
3. Walshy was still suffering a bit from concussion when he did that video hence the slightly uncharismatic delivery.
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