Driver Training

[clynos1]

Hi all,
Just thought I would post a simple question!!
Before I go out in V8UCA on a track day and make a fool of myself? I thought I should get some training, questions is where do I go?
I would like to learn to drive my car as it should be driven around such places as Silverstone, Goodwood etc.
Any suggestions?
Second question to you experienced guys, due to the anticipated engine HP (500+) in V8UCA I have been recommended not to use a 'standard' rolling road due to the high stresses placed on the wheels and chassis, but to use a 'Hub Road', can someone explain to this novice what the difference is and also point me to one in the South of England.
Many thanks
David

[Steve_D]

With a standard RR you have to strap the car down....
A. to stop it running away.
B. to get the wheels to grip the rollers. The more power you have and the lighter the car the harder it has to be strapped.

When you put the power down out on the road the car takes off. On the RR it can't so all the loads are taken by the suspension hence the bending of the suspension mounts now addressed with the factory mod.

The hub dyno bolts direct to the drive hubs with the wheels removed so the only stresses are the drive shafts and the reaction forces pressing down on the front suspension so a much kinder setup.

Can't help with where to take it.

Steve

[CanAm Dave]

Hi David

TDI have a good reputation, they are based in Essex. I met them on the Rototest stand at the Autosport show a couple of years ago.

http://tdi-plc.com/index.php?pge=C_dynocam

Regards Dave

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CanAm Dave said:

Hi David

TDI have a good reputation, they are based in Essex. I met them on the Rototest stand at the Autosport show a couple of years ago.

http://tdi-plc.com/index.php?pge=C_dynocam

Regards Dave

I agree I have used them twice in the past

[60mph]

Plans Motorsport do one on one training sessions at Dunsfold [top gear circuit] . I understand only one car at a time ,take your own car . "Safe" place and a smooth surface and little debris . 3 hour session circa £190 .
Thats where I'm off to anyway Before my rear tyres wear out . They are 30% gone after 500 miles road use . Their number is 01483 548999 .

Frank

[Seasider]

ditto said:

CanAm Dave said:

Hi David

TDI have a good reputation, they are based in Essex. I met them on the Rototest stand at the Autosport show a couple of years ago.

http://tdi-plc.com/index.php?pge=C_dynocam

Regards Dave

I agree I have used them twice in the past

Cant believe i'm backing up the pink one!!!

very professional guys/set up

[clynos1]

Thanks for the info Guys.
TDI and Plans Motorsport both booked together with Silverstone training.
David

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Seasider said:

ditto said:

CanAm Dave said:

Hi David

TDI have a good reputation, they are based in Essex. I met them on the Rototest stand at the Autosport show a couple of years ago.

http://tdi-plc.com/index.php?pge=C_dynocam

Regards Dave

I agree I have used them twice in the past

Cant believe i'm backing up the pink one!!!

very professional guys/set up

Ha ha, now what would you know? They only deal with cars with proper engines,
so that rules yours out.
As for the pink joke its wearing a bit thin now, after all this was made up by me six months ago

[Seasider]

ditto said:

Ha ha, now what would you know? They only deal with cars with proper engines,
so that rules yours out.

Mefgow

ditto said:

As for the pink joke its wearing a bit thin now, after all this was made up by me six months ago

Sorry


As for the thread title, do you think they go around the Minories

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Seasider said:

As for the thread title, do you think they go around the Minories