Getting a bit worried

[hobo]

The TVR has been in the garage for 2 months after a 'slight' incident. Nothing serious, just a bit of bodywork replacement/painting & new radiator.

The parts eventually arrived from the factory to the bodyshop last Wednesday/Thursday, but spoke to the bodyshop today and they have not started the works.

They assure me that they are starting it this afternoon, and that the car will be back to me by early next week.

However, the engine has not been started in 2 months as the car has just been 'sat' awaiting parts.

Is there anything which should be done/checked before venturing out on a track at 150+ mph ? i.e, will brake pads need replacing ?

If so, I can get it booked in beforehand.

[hobo]

The car has only done 8000 miles & had an oil change at 6,500 (at service).

I was more concerned on what effect not being used at all would have on the brakes/pads.

[craigw]

the drive there should warm it through nicely. dont go bezerk for first few runs, you will be given a briefing. there is no pressure or competition. should be fine, if anything comes up & your car isnt ready I have a couple now on standby, let me know asap

[mr_tony]

should be fine.

However I would make a check yourself of the brakes / pads beforehand. (If only so you can see what you've done to them afterwards!).

[hobo]

The car will be ready

I just wanted to know whether lack of use could have any detremental effect on any car components, and if so I will get them sorted early next week.

[plotloss]

Nah, everything will be fine, its only a couple of months...

[mr_tony]

craigw said:

dont go bezerk for first few runs,

Funnily enough most spins tend to happen early on in the day with people giving it too many of the johnny large potatoes from the off.

I don't think I'm alone in saying that first couple of times are best used as sighting runs to get used to the turn after the straight, decide where to brake etc.

Also remember that cars can do odd things when you push them very hard - in mine the aircon can sometimes 'breathes out' at around 160mph and fogs the windscreen. You only find this out in a real situation, and without a confident idea of where you are / how fast you're going dealing with things like that could get very hairy...