bedford 21st feb
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Yup.. we enjoyed that one... shorter circuit seemed ok too...
The white GT3 did a very good double spin onto the pit straight before going home at lunchtime I noticed, for a pitch inspection i would think..
That little white 205 was flying.. he was with me all the way down the back straight to 140mph.. before tripodding into the chicane..
Had a fun dual with the boosted blue Focus RS on A/P's.. and pretty much even..
The blue RS4 avant also..
Im bringing my Cups next time..!
The white GT3 did a very good double spin onto the pit straight before going home at lunchtime I noticed, for a pitch inspection i would think..
That little white 205 was flying.. he was with me all the way down the back straight to 140mph.. before tripodding into the chicane..
Had a fun dual with the boosted blue Focus RS on A/P's.. and pretty much even..
The blue RS4 avant also..
Im bringing my Cups next time..!
Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Monday 23 February 10:36
Hi all,
Hope you all had a great day. The weather was perfect and dry, ideal for driving and photos!
As the regulars at BA might have noticed, the way we sell photos has changed. As a trial we were selling photos on the day rather than via the website.
This means that photos from the day have not been uploaded to the usual address. If you didn't have the chance to come and see us during the day drop me an email and I will send you some samples and an order form. Our address is photos@motorsportvision.co.uk
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Lee Marshall
www.lee-marshall.co.uk
Hope you all had a great day. The weather was perfect and dry, ideal for driving and photos!
As the regulars at BA might have noticed, the way we sell photos has changed. As a trial we were selling photos on the day rather than via the website.
This means that photos from the day have not been uploaded to the usual address. If you didn't have the chance to come and see us during the day drop me an email and I will send you some samples and an order form. Our address is photos@motorsportvision.co.uk
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.
Lee Marshall
www.lee-marshall.co.uk
RatBoy M3CS said:
Yup.. we enjoyed that one... shorter circuit seemed ok too...
The white GT3 did a very good double spin onto the pit straight before going home at lunchtime I noticed, for a pitch inspection i would think..
That little white 205 was flying.. he was with me all the way down the back straight to 140mph.. before tripodding into the chicane..
Had a fun dual with the boosted blue Focus ST on A/P's.. and pretty much even..
The blue RS4 avant also..
Im bringing my Cups next time..!
Thought I would find you on here!! Firstly, must correct you, mines an RS not ST. The white GT3 did a very good double spin onto the pit straight before going home at lunchtime I noticed, for a pitch inspection i would think..
That little white 205 was flying.. he was with me all the way down the back straight to 140mph.. before tripodding into the chicane..
Had a fun dual with the boosted blue Focus ST on A/P's.. and pretty much even..
The blue RS4 avant also..
Im bringing my Cups next time..!
Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Sunday 22 February 09:52
They were a couple of great sessions torwards the end of the day, cracking fun! The M3 goes very well, which didn't surprise me. Will keep an eye out for you next time. By the way, my excessive brake pedal travel issue came to light on the way home, the n/s front hub nut had worked loose causing the movement between disc/caliper to push the pads back in everytime I turned a corner. Luckily I stopped to check it as it got worse to find about 2 inches of play in the hub assembly! eek
I was at Bedford on Friday 20th. I have to say that I was expecting it to be rather flat, open and boring, but as it turns out, I really enjoyed the circuit (3.8 mile GT layout). I found that whilst you can use all the kerbs, they do affect the grip, making it rather fun as the tyres go from one to the other.
The circuit was also quite easy to learn, so after just a few laps you could start leaning on the car properly. Best bits are the very fast lefthander after the first wiggly section, and the fast chicane after the long straight.
Another good thing was the driving standards - save for a couple of people with occasional brain fade moments, everyone seemed to drive with courtesy and vigilance.
The circuit was also quite easy to learn, so after just a few laps you could start leaning on the car properly. Best bits are the very fast lefthander after the first wiggly section, and the fast chicane after the long straight.
Another good thing was the driving standards - save for a couple of people with occasional brain fade moments, everyone seemed to drive with courtesy and vigilance.
Muzzlehatch said:
I was at Bedford on Friday 20th. I have to say that I was expecting it to be rather flat, open and boring, but as it turns out, I really enjoyed the circuit (3.8 mile GT layout). I found that whilst you can use all the kerbs, they do affect the grip, making it rather fun as the tyres go from one to the other.
The circuit was also quite easy to learn, so after just a few laps you could start leaning on the car properly. Best bits are the very fast lefthander after the first wiggly section, and the fast chicane after the long straight.
Another good thing was the driving standards - save for a couple of people with occasional brain fade moments, everyone seemed to drive with courtesy and vigilance.
I went last year. And I'm going again next weekend for most of your reasons, having really enjoyed it last year. I picked up the "flow" of the circuit quite quickly and it let me start to explore the cars* ability.The circuit was also quite easy to learn, so after just a few laps you could start leaning on the car properly. Best bits are the very fast lefthander after the first wiggly section, and the fast chicane after the long straight.
Another good thing was the driving standards - save for a couple of people with occasional brain fade moments, everyone seemed to drive with courtesy and vigilance.
- Obviously I was stunning but the car was the weakest link....honest...
Hi Nathan.. looks like the disc was holding your hub on then.. it makes sense as your pads will be getting knocked right back.. hence your long pedal, i was suprised as A/P's are pretty robust and shouldnt fade.., but having said that tho', I found mine were starting to go off too at the hairpin before the back straight, i had a long pedal once.. and i'm onto it as we speak..
It was fun sliding around on the last session, as i was on my road PS2's its easier to catch, I dont drive like that on cups as they tend to let go and snatch more aggresively..
Look into some KW3 coilovers for yours next.. I'm sure you will be quicker with 4 wheels on the ground at the same time..! a front roll bar upgrade may be a quicker low cost solution and most likely a common upgrade.. leave the engine alone for now its not short of 'go' down the straights..!
It was fun sliding around on the last session, as i was on my road PS2's its easier to catch, I dont drive like that on cups as they tend to let go and snatch more aggresively..
Look into some KW3 coilovers for yours next.. I'm sure you will be quicker with 4 wheels on the ground at the same time..! a front roll bar upgrade may be a quicker low cost solution and most likely a common upgrade.. leave the engine alone for now its not short of 'go' down the straights..!
Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Monday 23 February 11:18
RatBoy M3CS said:
The blue RS4 avant also..
RS4 did all right didnt it! considering it was only bought alomg as a Towcar for my Yellow Westfield 
It just needs a proper set of tyres and brakes pad that arent through to the metal and it will go REALLY well! I had a great day.
Perfect conditions.
Fairly good standard of driving from everyone I thought.
MUCHO FUN!
RatBoy M3CS said:
Yup.. we enjoyed that one... shorter circuit seemed ok too...
The white GT3 did a very good double spin onto the pit straight before going home at lunchtime I noticed, for a pitch inspection i would think..
That little white 205 was flying.. he was with me all the way down the back straight to 140mph.. before tripodding into the chicane..
Had a fun dual with the boosted blue Focus RS on A/P's.. and pretty much even..
The blue RS4 avant also..
Im bringing my Cups next time..!
That was Spiky in the 205. He has just bought some TB's for it so wil be going alot quicker in a straightline soon!The white GT3 did a very good double spin onto the pit straight before going home at lunchtime I noticed, for a pitch inspection i would think..
That little white 205 was flying.. he was with me all the way down the back straight to 140mph.. before tripodding into the chicane..
Had a fun dual with the boosted blue Focus RS on A/P's.. and pretty much even..
The blue RS4 avant also..
Im bringing my Cups next time..!
Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Monday 23 February 10:36
guess this is you then?
Yup... on the Astroturf there again..!
I struggled to hit the apex on that corner more often than not.. trying to get used to road PS2's .. after Cups and theres the result.. !
Running wide again on the exit..!
Trust the camera man to get my worst attempt on his chip..!
I struggled to hit the apex on that corner more often than not.. trying to get used to road PS2's .. after Cups and theres the result.. !
Running wide again on the exit..!
Trust the camera man to get my worst attempt on his chip..!
Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Wednesday 25th February 12:31
RatBoy M3CS said:
Yup... on the Astroturf there again..!
I struggled to hit the apex on that corner more often than not.. trying to get used to road PS2's .. after Cups and theres the result.. !
Running wide again on the exit..!
Trust the camera man to get my worst attempt on his chip..!
I've got PS2's on my 996TT now. Great road tyre... but I had Toyo R888's on before and the difference is even bigger than I thought it would be on track!I struggled to hit the apex on that corner more often than not.. trying to get used to road PS2's .. after Cups and theres the result.. !
Running wide again on the exit..!
Trust the camera man to get my worst attempt on his chip..!
Edited by RatBoy M3CS on Wednesday 25th February 12:31
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