Noise level for track days?
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Whilst looking at spending my Xmas voucher, I have noticed that each track day venue has a different noise level limit. My V8V is out of the factory standard but i cannot find out what the factory set db rating is? Where do i get this information please?
Alternatively, how / where do I get my car tested before booking the track day?
Thanks
Alternatively, how / where do I get my car tested before booking the track day?
Thanks
A standard V8V should be fine.
What circuit is it you're going to? If it's an MSV one they're listed here - http://www.clubmsv.com/car-trackday-noise-limits
What circuit is it you're going to? If it's an MSV one they're listed here - http://www.clubmsv.com/car-trackday-noise-limits
Im not sure George. Wifey got me a voucher for xmas but im kind of worried about thrashing my car!
I am checking out which tracks will be the best fun, least hammer to the car, good run off for my inability to drive and i would like to have an expert sat next to me to tweek my habits!
I have been looking at tracks close to home (North Yorkshire), croft for example, but the db limit is 88.
I am checking out which tracks will be the best fun, least hammer to the car, good run off for my inability to drive and i would like to have an expert sat next to me to tweek my habits!
I have been looking at tracks close to home (North Yorkshire), croft for example, but the db limit is 88.
Arjxh56 said:
I am checking out which tracks will be the best fun, least hammer to the car, good run off for my inability to drive ....
Croft - is quite good fun and has a reasonable amount of run off. There are a couple of wiggles, where racers bounce over the kerbs, but obviously you do not have to do that.Cadwell Park - a great drivers track with many corners, and unusually hills. Narrow brcause it was built for motor bikes. Plenty of run off for about one third of the circuit, but few go off there. Minimal run off for the remainder.
Snetterton - An ex-airfield. I never liked it, because sitting in a low car means poor view of the corners.
Silverstone - If you want run off, this is the one (current Formula One standard).
Oulton Park - A delight to drive, but modest run off.
Viewing some on-board YouTube videos, will give you an idea of the circuits.
Enjoy.
Goodwood, Goodwood, Goodwood, or Brands Hatch, I have done 5 track days on same tyres and pads, the cars are well built, Goodwood is fast!, Brands is Technical! Go and try you will love it and the car will be fine, BTW my car has passed the strict noise test at Goodwood Brands and Snett with fuse 22 removed.
I wouldn't necessarily recommend Brands for a first timer, only given a severe lack of run off and some very tricky blind elements. I'd plumb for Silverstone for a first go - wide, safe, slippery when wet but with plenty of room to cope with any moments. Oh, and if you're a fan of F1 there's something very cool about driving that circuit. Just my opinion.
AMDBSNick said:
Has anyone driven the new Donington
The 'grand plans' fell apart. I think there was more enthusiasm than money.The last time that I was there, the only change was the chicane has been moved forward. Probably sensible because there was the occasional spinner, on the exit from the original chicane, who found themselves hitting the concrete wall in the pit entry.
Have there been any further changes since then?
Bincenzo said:
I wouldn't necessarily recommend Brands for a first timer, only given a severe lack of run off and some very tricky blind elements. I'd plumb for Silverstone for a first go - wide, safe, slippery when wet but with plenty of room to cope with any moments. Oh, and if you're a fan of F1 there's something very cool about driving that circuit. Just my opinion.
Have you done the full GP circuit at Brands Mark? Did it last year with AM On Track - its a pretty awesome track in a V12VDid Silverstone in my V8V - SOooooooo much space compared to Brands, it did feel a little lacking in soul if that makes sense....Now SPA...well thats another story...Cockers?
Tony V12V said:
Have you done the full GP circuit at Brands Mark? Did it last year with AM On Track - its a pretty awesome track in a V12V
Did Silverstone in my V8V - SOooooooo much space compared to Brands, it did feel a little lacking in soul if that makes sense....Now SPA...well thats another story...Cockers?
Tony, have done both Brands and Silverstone GP circuits in my Elise, both fabulous but very different as you know. I did S'Stone first, thankfully, and loved it - it was my first serious track day. Then took on Brands, blimey, there's a circuit to fall in love with. Great fan of Oulton Park as well.Did Silverstone in my V8V - SOooooooo much space compared to Brands, it did feel a little lacking in soul if that makes sense....Now SPA...well thats another story...Cockers?
I HAVE TO GET TO SPA!
Arjxh56 said:
For those that have done it.. Do you tend to use up a set of tyres, set of pads, will it screw my clutch? etc.. What are the rough costs of using your own car and then bringing it back to the same condition as before you thrashed it! (providing i dont hit anything of course!)
I tried to answer this in the other trackday thread:Bravo73 said:
Arjxh56 said:
BUT... I am worried about thrashing it to death and then having to pay the bill for huge repairs to put it back in gleaming condition! I assume it would be a new set of tyres, new pads, probably a new clutch as it hasnt had one and I have just hit 20k miles, insurance excess was off the planet, worried about someone nudging me, stone chips from hell, etc.etc..
If you were to book a full day and thrash your car around the track continuously for 8 hours, then yes, you are probably going to have greatly accelerated wear on most of your consumables. But, if you were to take things gradually, let everything (especially the oils and the brakes) warm up properly, do a few laps and then let everything warm down again before coming in again, then you will probably not even be able to tell the difference at the end of the session.
My best advice is to book a half day, free pitlane (ie you can come and go as you choose) at a track which is local to you. Over those four hours, only plan on being on the track for 1 to 2 hours max. And definitely book a session (say 30 mins) with one of the instructors. Particularly at the beginning and particularly if you've not been on a track before. Aside from the tuition that they give, they will show you the preferred racing line and the braking points, apexes etc etc.
Is a single track session going to kill your car? No, not at all. (Unless of course you're daft enough to put it into the armco).
But would I want to do multiple track days in a DB9? Nope, there are much better options out there for doing that sort of thing.
Avoid Silverstone - the high speeds means that it is very hard on brakes and tyres.
Sorry Bravo, i hadn't seen that reply.
Maybe it would be good for me to attend a track day as a passenger or a spectator first? That way i can check out the format, etiquette, etc...
I was just looking at available instructors and it appears there are only one or two venues that offer this service. That will limit my choices of track.
Thanks for your advice so far guys.... Keep it coming
Maybe it would be good for me to attend a track day as a passenger or a spectator first? That way i can check out the format, etiquette, etc...
I was just looking at available instructors and it appears there are only one or two venues that offer this service. That will limit my choices of track.
Thanks for your advice so far guys.... Keep it coming
Arjxh56 said:
Maybe it would be good for me to attend a track day as a passenger or a spectator first? That way i can check out the format, etiquette, etc...
I was just looking at available instructors and it appears there are only one or two venues that offer this service. That will limit my choices of track.
No worries.I was just looking at available instructors and it appears there are only one or two venues that offer this service. That will limit my choices of track.
Every track day that I have attended (except one) has offered tuition as part of the package. It's something like £20 per 30 minute session.
Every track day also includes a comprehensive brief at the beginning (which is obligatory to attend). This will cover all of the basics (such as the flags, no overtaking on the left, etiquette etc etc) There is also often a beginner's session right at the start as well. Otherwise, you can book a specific 'beginners' track day with most organisers. This means that everyone else will be at a similar pace.
If you can find a mate to go along with as a passenger, that would also a very good introduction to trackdays.
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