Track days - T350 Tow point
Discussion
Do any of you 350 owners go on track? If so where/what is the tow point (front or rear) to use just in case? I did the Indy circuit at Brands last week using my mates Elise and the first thing they checked was the tow loop was screwed in which got me thinking that if I were to put mine on I'd not have a clue where to tow from...
Nothing at rear, front is underneath... about a metre back, a steel loop facing backwards!
Best to slap a little bright paint on it, otherwise they mightn't even see it. Marshalls don't like it but it works (as long as they use as long a rope as possible to avoid wrenching the nose upwards) and I've never been refused.
Best to slap a little bright paint on it, otherwise they mightn't even see it. Marshalls don't like it but it works (as long as they use as long a rope as possible to avoid wrenching the nose upwards) and I've never been refused.
As tailslide said, it faces backwards so is not the easiest to get at but it will work.
Definitely get on track if you get a chance. No doubt you'll get all sorts of recommendations on here re which track would be good. I'd recommend taking it easy enough for the tow eye to not be needed, get some instruction and do it with a trackday organiser that has been recomended to you. There are novice trackdays though it can be good to be on track with more experienced drivers from whom you may learn by watching/following them. I started doing trackdays with the TVRCC who have a day at Cadwell at the end of the month. Many would say it might be a tough track to start at and I probably wouldn't disagree but at least it's not a mega high speed track and their days here are always well run with instructors on hand. Come and have a look or blag some passenger rides if you are not ready to commit just yet but I'm sure if you like driving your T350, you'll love driving it on track.
Definitely get on track if you get a chance. No doubt you'll get all sorts of recommendations on here re which track would be good. I'd recommend taking it easy enough for the tow eye to not be needed, get some instruction and do it with a trackday organiser that has been recomended to you. There are novice trackdays though it can be good to be on track with more experienced drivers from whom you may learn by watching/following them. I started doing trackdays with the TVRCC who have a day at Cadwell at the end of the month. Many would say it might be a tough track to start at and I probably wouldn't disagree but at least it's not a mega high speed track and their days here are always well run with instructors on hand. Come and have a look or blag some passenger rides if you are not ready to commit just yet but I'm sure if you like driving your T350, you'll love driving it on track.
Personally I dislike the faster circuits such as Goodwood and Castle Coombe. You're going too fast if/when you fall off. Cadwell and Outlon are just fantastic. I'm sure you will enjoy the day at Cadwell! If it is wet the others will point out the (very) slick parts of the cicuit.
Only problem with Cadwell is how long it takes to get there. It feels like you're driving to Sweden!
I'm hoping to have my 'old' T350 back by then. Will try to get to this day, but it will be just after returning from Frankfurt and some German mountain routes (heading out for the motor show). Hopefully the car will be in one reliable piece still (apparently it has run faultlessly all year with it's current owner!).
Only problem with Cadwell is how long it takes to get there. It feels like you're driving to Sweden!
I'm hoping to have my 'old' T350 back by then. Will try to get to this day, but it will be just after returning from Frankfurt and some German mountain routes (heading out for the motor show). Hopefully the car will be in one reliable piece still (apparently it has run faultlessly all year with it's current owner!).
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