comparison track day
Discussion
Classic Chim said:
I’m not good enough for that sadly but maybe Mac will sharpen me up over time.
Then again he’s as delusional as I am, he thinks I’m good
and have a right phuckin laugh too ETA apologies for thread hi-jack,
Edited by macdeb on Tuesday 1st May 22:43
QBee said:
TVR related, the Tuscans has a 60s ring to it.
Better than the Saggyarses........
Not bad considering our name will be up in lights, short and sweet Better than the Saggyarses........
The Rumblers,, naff!
The Travelling Vixens
Powercut
Immobilised
Summer Months Only
The Velcro’s
Splintered Shell
My favourite
Stone Chip
Good fun trying to think of them
macdeb said:
Dude, you rock! Blues, rock, samba ffs? (sympathy for the Devil) then funk AND Reggae? From drummers I've seen, very few can make that transition easily yet make it sound authentic and have a right phuckin laugh too
ETA apologies for thread hi-jack,
Praise indeed and if wasn’t for you,,, I still wouldn’t be smiling and have a right phuckin laugh too ETA apologies for thread hi-jack,
Edited by macdeb on Tuesday 1st May 22:43
I have the time of my life in that room
Unbelievable what we’ve achieved already.
You can’t just start doing this then 5 minutes later on stage but Mac and Neal the Daimond can
Braver than me I know that.
It’s the best fun you can have and be legal.
ETA a bit like track driving, not much compares
Edited by Classic Chim on Tuesday 1st May 22:51
Classic Chim said:
The Strugglers. I like that
Graham was that before or after he sacked you
How lucky are you to be the lead trumpet player in a big band, why did I take up drums
For anyone who’s dabbled in the delights of musical theory and understood the complexity of playing any instrument it surely is a great gesture when someone thinks your a musician,,, what’s even more interesting is he obviously thinks you’ll get it right next time,,, no pressure or anything graham
A big band with horns and piano and guitars is a dream and a drummer in the middle of all those dynamics must surely have a heck of a time.
I’m not good enough for that sadly but maybe Mac will sharpen me up over time.
Then again he’s as delusional as I am, he thinks I’m good
Worse still I think him and Neal are diamond,,,
We had the best audience ever a couple of weeks ago. 160 people all intent on having a good time. Some last night of the prom stuff mixed with Queen and the Beatles. Our drummer is from the West end show we will rock you. The queen stuff was brilliant, truly great to be a part of. Graham was that before or after he sacked you
How lucky are you to be the lead trumpet player in a big band, why did I take up drums
For anyone who’s dabbled in the delights of musical theory and understood the complexity of playing any instrument it surely is a great gesture when someone thinks your a musician,,, what’s even more interesting is he obviously thinks you’ll get it right next time,,, no pressure or anything graham
A big band with horns and piano and guitars is a dream and a drummer in the middle of all those dynamics must surely have a heck of a time.
I’m not good enough for that sadly but maybe Mac will sharpen me up over time.
Then again he’s as delusional as I am, he thinks I’m good
Worse still I think him and Neal are diamond,,,
Last year we did a 30 minute mix of Tom jones and Neil diamond type stuff. Brilliant fun
If anyone ever ges the chance to do Andy thing musical, give it a go!
TV8 said:
We had the best audience ever a couple of weeks ago. 160 people all intent on having a good time. Some last night of the prom stuff mixed with Queen and the Beatles. Our drummer is from the West end show we will rock you. The queen stuff was brilliant, truly great to be a part of.
Last year we did a 30 minute mix of Tom jones and Neil diamond type stuff. Brilliant fun
If anyone ever gets the chance to do Anything musical, give it a go!
Sounds like you have a great time. Last year we did a 30 minute mix of Tom jones and Neil diamond type stuff. Brilliant fun
If anyone ever gets the chance to do Anything musical, give it a go!
A big band is like the ultimate band in many ways, I used to listen to all the old big band stuff from the jazz greats of the past.
I learnt samba/bosss nova from the likes of Edmundo Ross when I was a youngster, only because my dad had all these records. I found some sheet music of his for Elvis Return To Sender with the words underneath when I was about 7 or 8 and that became the first song I learnt to sing too. My dad would play the double bass as my sister and I sang along. Piano in the Hse etc. He sadly left this mortal coil when I was not much older and all the music stuff stopped, funny how it gets you though and it’s in the blood.
My son is now a very talented musician playing piano/ guitar/sings and knocks out Ed Sheeran songs for fun.
I never thought I’d see the day some 25 years after I stopped playing that it would become something of a remedy for a broken heart.
The power of music.
Isn’t this thread about the power of cars
Standard cooling system is fine.
For the rest, what is your budget?
Brakes - depends on what you plan to do about wheels and tyres. If your wheels are standard 15/16 inch, then your brake choices are limited, but there are possible upgrades. But a decent set of fast road/track pads will go a long way, and change your brake fluid for higher temperature dot 4.
Tyres - you can do track days on your road tyres if they are up to the task. Tyres that are include Federal 595 RSR, Uniroyal Rainsport 3, Michelin Pilot Cup Sports. If you are buying a separate set of track tyres, then there are a number of choices, but you will need a second set of wheels. So buy 17 inch wheels to save you having to buy more when you decide on a bigger brake upgrade.
So at a minimum, some suitable tyres, and improve your brake pads and fluid.
Other thoughts - roll over hoop, adjustable dampers, big brake upgrade, track tyres, baffled sump.
Then you will want more power, so turbo, oil cooler, intercooler..........
For the rest, what is your budget?
Brakes - depends on what you plan to do about wheels and tyres. If your wheels are standard 15/16 inch, then your brake choices are limited, but there are possible upgrades. But a decent set of fast road/track pads will go a long way, and change your brake fluid for higher temperature dot 4.
Tyres - you can do track days on your road tyres if they are up to the task. Tyres that are include Federal 595 RSR, Uniroyal Rainsport 3, Michelin Pilot Cup Sports. If you are buying a separate set of track tyres, then there are a number of choices, but you will need a second set of wheels. So buy 17 inch wheels to save you having to buy more when you decide on a bigger brake upgrade.
So at a minimum, some suitable tyres, and improve your brake pads and fluid.
Other thoughts - roll over hoop, adjustable dampers, big brake upgrade, track tyres, baffled sump.
Then you will want more power, so turbo, oil cooler, intercooler..........
hi stuart as above brakes will need some kind of upgrade the drilled and grooved discs with red or yellow stuff work well enough on a standard 4.0ltr tyres make cornering more assured, noise is an issue at nearly all tracks if your system is standard you will be fine just all depends on how serious you intend to get i have a set of imolas for sale with a brand new set of 888s waiting to be fitted.
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