Track Days...

[fr3n2y]

Right i'm up for some track action.... I've heard I only need a helmet..?

Do I need to tell my insurer?

Can anyone recommended track days, car limits handling courses etc etc?

[fr3n2y]

Cool, just changed pads and discs so should be ok in that department, I dont know what fluid is in there though so I guess its worth emptying it and refilling with the good stuff...? How is it done or is it better to leave it to the pro's?

Insurance wise I thought you had to have track specific insurance? Am I covered under my policy if I hit someone on the track? Or do you go round separatly?

I have roll bars, although they may be show ones, how do I tell, they were on there when I bought it... and the whats the likely hood of flipping the car!

Sorry for all the questions, just dying to get on the track and see what my new toy can do!

[fr3n2y]

BRILLIANT, I'M ITCHING FOR IT NOW!!!

Shame the car is making a horrible rattle and squeak at the mo, once its been checked out/sorted I'll be looking to get out on the track asap.. Are there any local to me, Berkshire/Buckinghamshire??

I'll post a pic of the style/rollbars once I get home this evening so you can let me know.

[fr3n2y]

Well thank you all for your input, it looks like it'll be a while before i get it on the track..

Just got back from Rotechniks and there is definitely something wrong in the cam area, told me not to drive it at all!

£150 quid labour then he expects 150 odd quid for parts... Not happy, it drives fine just makes a ste noise...

Is there a guide online to checking out cams etc etc? Would spare me alot of cash if there is!

I'll do what I can to get to the tech day Lazza but its hopeful..maybe a tow..

my account is yet to be activated for planet mx5..

[fr3n2y]

NiceCupOfTea said:

Did he give any more detail? HLAs?

He did say how reliable they are (!) and that most problems occur when someone does something wrong under the engine... but not much else..he was pretty eager to book the car in and take my money!!

What is HLAs?

[fr3n2y]

Munter said:

fr3n2y said:

What is HLAs?

Hydralic(sp) Lash Adjuster.

A search for HLA noise will reveal a lot! But essentially they are something which can become bunged up which stops oil getting in to them and makes things noisy. It's not instant death to the engine so dont panic if it's that. As oil gets older you tend to hear it and know it's time for a change a few miles ago.

Ah and where are they??

The noise is progressing with the throttle...like rattling a whistle and a slight knock that speeds up when pressing down the throttle.. It definitely sounds like something is hitting something else..

Strangest bit about it is that its not affecting the drive at all?? I'm really confused and dont want to shell out cash to Rotechniks for something that might be easily fixed!

What I need is someone to come and have a tinker for a small fee!!

[fr3n2y]

cool, it sort of makes sense..

Heading off to a tech meet on the weekend, change cam belt, water pump etc, if that doesn't sort the noise then i'll look into this..

[fr3n2y]

MX-5 Lazza said:

MrV said:

MX-5 Lazza said:

Bringing this back to the original topic...

Here is a review of the track day I (kind of) attended on Saturday from the perspective of a complete newbie...

Nice write up

It's not my write up. My car died on the way to the petrol station in the morning so I never got on the track

Ouch, I like the 'kind of' attended bit...

Abit like my mate who drove around germany whilst the world cup was on, decided to pop to the Ring on last day and his car packed up as he pulled into the car park! not happy

[fr3n2y]

MX-5 Lazza said:

Bringing this back to the original topic...

Here is a review of the track day I (kind of) attended on Saturday from the perspective of a complete newbie...

Mate that has sooo put me in the mood for a track day!!

Hopefully will get the car sorted this weekend!! Package from mx5parts should arrive tomorrow!!