brighton speed trails

[steveobes]

Hi all.
After watching this event for several years now,i'v put my name down to compete this year.
Not having done any track days yet,so a complete novice,i was wondering about any advice on
a good start in my noble ie give it loads n dump the clutch or get the car moving a bit
before giving it the beans.
Car is a 2.5 with 445 bhp n 465 torque
Also need some new tyres for rear,had p zeros on all round new in october but rears already shot.
Was thinking 888 on back for extra grip on take off, is it a big no no to mix tyres.
Not thinking to break records here but gona give it my best shot.
Many thanks.
steve

[F.C.]

Traction is everything, if you don't mind trashing your rears, then practice makes perfect,
you could "bleach" the tyres and spin them up to sticky but that brings with it higher launch torque levels and you gearbox might not like it!

[TuxMan]

Hi Steve sounds like fun !!

Don't advise bug revs and dump clutch , gearbox breaking action , normaly with the power you have I would have thought a brisk getaway then nail it .

888's on the rear only should give you boat loads of understeer but should get you a good launch .

Good luck mate .

Tux

[steveobes]

Thanks for advice.
Got a mate that does the speed trails every year,but he's got a cobra,so a lot more weight over front
so his launch can be a bit more aggresive i suppose,
Well just got to find some practice roads n dont destroy box n clutch before september

[GTO600]

Steve, defo use R888's but don't dump the clutch as you will just end up wheel spinning then hit the rev limiter & bog down when changing to 2nd without enough forward motion.
Practice standing start with minimal wheel spin by progressive throttle getting the car going as fast as possible in 1st then changing to 2nd & then keep it flat in every gear from then on.
Good luck.

[Blu3R]

What box and clutch mods do you have?

[steveobes]

Blu3R said:

What box and clutch mods do you have?

Clutch is a 6 paddle helix ceramatalic type rated to 550 torque.

5 speed box with lsd

No problems with clutch or box with over 3k of wear since engine power upgrade

[mgbond]

Steve, when is it as I might come and watch?

Bondy

[wole0911]

Hi Steve will be there at Brighton cheering you on , will also be taking my Noble M12 over there but turbos are smoking now and dont want to kill them untill November then lay up and rebuild over the winter but will see you there
Mark

[daddysumo]

You might find the R1R's would work well with your set up...

[2.5bluenob]

wole0911 said:

but turbos are smoking now and dont want to kill them untill November
Mark

I wouldn't worry too much about the the turbo's unless they are really smoking. i ran my car for ages while mine were smoking and it just got slowly worse until i replaced them quite a few months after they original started smoking.
Steve

[steveobes]

Thanks for all the advice guys,
Entering this event has not been cheap,had to get membership to brighton n hove motor club.
Get a speed b licence
FIA approved suit
gloves
boots
FIA helmet
entrance cost
Just hope i dont let the nobility down

[mgbond]

I'll be there mate to cheer you on

[Plumber1]

I am going try and get there, but dont forget its Rockingham on the Sunday