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Im planning on trying some track days next year,Where can i find some info .
How do i get insured
what equipment do i need
do i need some type of training
Would my car get through the sound check with a standard exhaust and fully decatted..
Thanks.
How do i get insured
what equipment do i need
do i need some type of training
Would my car get through the sound check with a standard exhaust and fully decatted..
Thanks.
Edited by SILICONE KID on Friday 24th December 19:54
Hey Kid, I'm sure many on here will flood you with advice, I've done 30 or so TD's in the 5 years I've owned my Chim and I LOVE taking her to tracks. Airfield days are the cheapest and safest (more runoff, no armco) but real circuits are very fun, I've done many of both.
Short answer: Insurance... you can get it, many of the TVR insurers will do it, but it's like 2500 xs and can be expensive, can be cheap. big subject. I've had it and have it now, do a search here on that subject, loads of threads.
A standard TVR is great on the track, just make sure brake pads have plenty left, tyres are in good shape, fluid levels good, car in generally good shape, nothing else needed. Most of the operators do instruction... DO IT, best thing I've ever invested in, BaT, Focus, MSE, club days, all good, very friendly. GO FOR IT.
I found the first short coming is brakes, the Cossie brakes on the standard Chims just not enough, you come of and they are smoking, you get bad brake fade when you heat them up. One or two TD's a year, no biggie, if you want to do more, high end pads minimum, (DS2500's Yellow stuff, etc) or do what most of us do, up-grade the whole brake system., loads of options, some not that expensive.
From there, the more money you spend the better it is, but I've had great fun with my car before I did the up-grades (see profile). I LOVE driving my little beast on track, just do it, it's a blast
Short answer: Insurance... you can get it, many of the TVR insurers will do it, but it's like 2500 xs and can be expensive, can be cheap. big subject. I've had it and have it now, do a search here on that subject, loads of threads.
A standard TVR is great on the track, just make sure brake pads have plenty left, tyres are in good shape, fluid levels good, car in generally good shape, nothing else needed. Most of the operators do instruction... DO IT, best thing I've ever invested in, BaT, Focus, MSE, club days, all good, very friendly. GO FOR IT.
I found the first short coming is brakes, the Cossie brakes on the standard Chims just not enough, you come of and they are smoking, you get bad brake fade when you heat them up. One or two TD's a year, no biggie, if you want to do more, high end pads minimum, (DS2500's Yellow stuff, etc) or do what most of us do, up-grade the whole brake system., loads of options, some not that expensive.
From there, the more money you spend the better it is, but I've had great fun with my car before I did the up-grades (see profile). I LOVE driving my little beast on track, just do it, it's a blast
Wot e said!
Daren, whenever you fancy a day, get in touch, probably an airfield day would be best to break you in
You will really love it and don't worry too much about damage.
After about 25 T/D's, I have never seen any contact, only the odd off through pilot error.
Given that we, (me) thrash the car, (s) flat out, they seem pretty indestructable
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The addictive part is that you can drive as quick as your talent which is so much quicker then you could ever drive on the road!
Daren, whenever you fancy a day, get in touch, probably an airfield day would be best to break you in
You will really love it and don't worry too much about damage.
After about 25 T/D's, I have never seen any contact, only the odd off through pilot error.
Given that we, (me) thrash the car, (s) flat out, they seem pretty indestructable
.The addictive part is that you can drive as quick as your talent which is so much quicker then you could ever drive on the road!
As the lads above have said.
Insurance: Don't bin it.
Equipment: Tyre pump & gauge, bodge tape, oil, coolant.
Training: If you've done no circuit work, then this is important, if only in the context of correct lines, braking & steering technique, and how not to lock the transmission in a TVR under deceleration and explode in an expanding fireball of death.
TD organisers usually provide very competent instructors; if not there're usually sufficiently competent pedallers at trackdays who'll show you the basics, like HaircutMike or myself.
My Chim 400 is (AFAIK) standard, and at the last trackday initially noise checked at 103dB and eventually worked its way down to 98 in order to be 'legal' on a Motorsport Events day (excellent bunch). Atmospheric factors are variables on the day. If at a loss you can always strap some punctured Coke cans on to the exhausts....
Where are you thinking of tracking it?
Insurance: Don't bin it.
Equipment: Tyre pump & gauge, bodge tape, oil, coolant.
Training: If you've done no circuit work, then this is important, if only in the context of correct lines, braking & steering technique, and how not to lock the transmission in a TVR under deceleration and explode in an expanding fireball of death.
TD organisers usually provide very competent instructors; if not there're usually sufficiently competent pedallers at trackdays who'll show you the basics, like HaircutMike or myself.
My Chim 400 is (AFAIK) standard, and at the last trackday initially noise checked at 103dB and eventually worked its way down to 98 in order to be 'legal' on a Motorsport Events day (excellent bunch). Atmospheric factors are variables on the day. If at a loss you can always strap some punctured Coke cans on to the exhausts....
Where are you thinking of tracking it?
Santa got me a track day,well my girl fieind.Its at Cadwell Park through circuit days.I can hire a helmet on the day but if i used my own does it have to be a special one or is a motorbike full face helmet ok.
It mentions the noise level is no more than 105db static but my car may fail(standard exhaust pre cats out and ACT Y piece).I get 20 minute tuition session and they have adviced me to contact REIS insurance and i have to tell them that they are ATDO members what ever that means.I have a cosworth upgrade but i think im going to fit DS250 but are they ok for road use..Got to say im a little nervous..
When i renew my insurance i may go to a specialist company who supplys track day insurance..Advice please
They did say no cameras or video ..
It mentions the noise level is no more than 105db static but my car may fail(standard exhaust pre cats out and ACT Y piece).I get 20 minute tuition session and they have adviced me to contact REIS insurance and i have to tell them that they are ATDO members what ever that means.I have a cosworth upgrade but i think im going to fit DS250 but are they ok for road use..Got to say im a little nervous..
When i renew my insurance i may go to a specialist company who supplys track day insurance..Advice pleaseThey did say no cameras or video ..
Edited by SILICONE KID on Saturday 25th December 12:05
If you find yourself getting into track days then the best way to insure your car on them is to go to a company that includes them on the road policy - several of the usual TVR specialists do at no real increase in premium.
The main problem is likely to be noise, but you can cure that with additional bolt-on silencers. Obviously it comes down to the noise limit at that particular event and the engine/exhaust options on that particular car, but it's not at all uncommon even for standard TVRs to fail noise tests without some form of additional silencing. You can usually arrange a free test at the circuit before you book and I think some will even throw in a couple of laps (subject to the car passing!) for a nominal fee.
Golflion said:
How is the Db rating checked?
At idle or at a certain rev point?
Usually at 2/3 -3/4 revs static at 45 degrees to the silencer outlet and then a drive by test (whilst on track). Check this link. http://www.javelintrackdays.co.uk/trackday/index.p...At idle or at a certain rev point?
Edited by locodude on Sunday 26th December 11:58
Darren.
Mine has a standard system with pre cats removed.
The reading is taken at 4500 rpm.
The trick is not to let the engine rev above 4.5K, harder then you think.
If you bring your revs up very slow and keep to 4.5K max, I have had readings from 94-99db.
I did Cadwell earlier this year, a brilliant entertaining track.
What date are you doing?
If necessary you can borrow my inserts that are good for 2-3db.
Mine has a standard system with pre cats removed.
The reading is taken at 4500 rpm.
The trick is not to let the engine rev above 4.5K, harder then you think.
If you bring your revs up very slow and keep to 4.5K max, I have had readings from 94-99db.
I did Cadwell earlier this year, a brilliant entertaining track.
What date are you doing?
If necessary you can borrow my inserts that are good for 2-3db.
Might well join you in June.
How about an airfield day at Abingdon run by MSE?
A very large open runway venue that you can really have fun at, and cheap too.
MSE are a great bunch and don't suffer fools so are in one of the safest environments!
You will get a lot of advise on pads, I use Hawk HP-Plus for the track and road, fantastic never fade pad.
Before I used Hawk HP-S, for a fast road and track pad that hardly produced brake dust to tarnish your wheels.
All available from Cambridge Motorsports,
http://www.cambridgemotorsport.com/
How about an airfield day at Abingdon run by MSE?
A very large open runway venue that you can really have fun at, and cheap too.
MSE are a great bunch and don't suffer fools so are in one of the safest environments!
You will get a lot of advise on pads, I use Hawk HP-Plus for the track and road, fantastic never fade pad.
Before I used Hawk HP-S, for a fast road and track pad that hardly produced brake dust to tarnish your wheels.
All available from Cambridge Motorsports,
http://www.cambridgemotorsport.com/
SILICONE KID said:
I want fast road track pads.I had those green stuff pads and they did not work for quite a while.
HAWK http://www.cambridgemotorsport.com/product_search....
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