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In August we are going to have another Trackday at Castle Combe for 36 cars (6 car day). It will go to an 8 car day if we get 40 cars.
No refunds will be given.
Castle Combe Booking Details! (http://www.xpower-mg.com/CastleCombe2004Aug.htm)
Instruction will cost ?0 a time - next time.
Cheques payable to: XPower Forums
PO Box 9
Carterton DO
Oxon
OX18 3WD
List - :D denotes paid
Organisers - Jerry/Max/Bev/Debbie
Current requests for places : 35
1) Beverley Miles - ZR105 :D
2) V8 Bloke - MGB-GT V8:D
3) Graham Kay (mook) - Rover 220 :D
4) Kevin Baskott - Ferrari F355 challenge (cheque in the post)
5) Gary Kyle (VX220) :D
6) Paul Cooper - VX220 :D
7) Pete Faulkner - Pug :D
8) Kev Neal - ZS180 :D
9) Joes Phillips friend with Clio. :D
10) Steve Berry - Rover 200 KV6 :D
11) Chris Williams - 205GTi :D
12) Stefan Bogatko - VX220T :D
13) David Bogatko - Boxter S :D
14) ZT999 - ZT190 :D trying to sell place
15) Tony Muckle - Nissan Skyline :D
16) Chris Davies - Nissan Skyline :D
17) Danny Evans - Escort XR3 :D
18) Jason Podmore - Porsche 968CS :D
19) Costaintinos Lazarides (Dino ) Peugeot :D
20) Chris Nottingham Porsche 968CS :D
21) Mike Hammond - Porsche 968CS :D
22) 180 Boy :D sold place to Steve Francis (Datsun 240Z)
23) ZT Maniac! :D trying to sell place
24) John Brewer - Audi :D
25) Joe Phillips JP1 - Clio 16V :D
26) Karl Pettit (BMW E30) :D
27) Kyriacos Kyriacou Pug 205 GTI :D
28) Christian Slade - Clio Cup. :D
29) John Stubbs (Leda) Lancia Montecarlo or Integrale :D
30) AndrewM - ZS120+ :D
31) Ian Rush Rubber VX220 :D
32) David Narburgh - Porsche 968CS M030 spec :D
33) Turbo head (Colin Porter) (VX220) :D
34) Ben Jackson :D Car?
35) Mark Masters Lancia Montecarlo :D
36) Tony Wittridge Mini Cooper S :D
37) Sam Bird Mini Cooper S :D
38) Paul Cawley Subaru Impreza Turbo :D
39) Jon Ingrams VX220T
40) Matt Larkin (won my place for WSR funds) - owes Max £50
Please put my name down for this as soon as places can be booked. I know steve and the other guys from today will be up for it too if you'll have us all again.
Pete, as you know you will be most welcome. I would have posted the date but CC haven't confirmed it.
Once we have it, please post it on your Forum.
Think we should fill the day easily from XPF - Leda - VX220 and yours (lets keep it between us 4 - I'm sure we'll fill it easy!
BeverleyM
28-04-2004, 22:15
Oh alright then......................put me down <a href='http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_1_201.gif' border=0></a>
Beverley - MG ZR 105 (hopefullly with RallyMatt in the passenger seat :lol: )
So already we have
Pete Faulkner - Pug
Jerry Flint - ZT260
Beverley Miles - ZR105
Debbie O'connor - ZT190
Ian (Rubber)VX
Count me in aswell, wouldn't miss it. Don't forget to order the sun though this time.
Fussy aren't I:D
Ian
Pete Faulkner - Pug
Jerry Flint - ZT260
Beverley Miles - ZR105
Debbie O'connor - ZT190
steve cocks - pug
:rolleyes: my ickle 1.1 did quite well today,is it ok to come along to the next one
Need another track day after watching yesterday. Any room for another MGB?
Thanks
Joe
Joe of course - the more MGB's the merrier. :) V8bloke was certainly shuffling on in those conditions.
Pete Faulkner - Pug
Jerry Flint - ZT260
Beverley Miles - ZR105
Debbie O'connor - ZT190
steve cocks - pug
JP1 - MGB
rubber - VX
Defo gonna do this one, gutted I could do yesterday's one.
Pete Faulkner - Pug
Jerry Flint - ZT260
Beverley Miles - ZR105
Debbie O'connor - ZT190
steve cocks - pug
JP1 - MGB
rubber - VX
Steve Berry - Rover 200 KV6
Steve
I'm interested in this one too! Hopefully it can be early August though as I have Croft booked the 1st week in September!! :)
If SteveCs was a 1.1, mine must have been a 1.2!!! :p :D
Chris.
Pete Faulkner - Pug
Jerry Flint - ZT260
Beverley Miles - ZR105
Debbie O'connor - ZT190
steve cocks - pug
JP1 - MGB
rubber - VX
Steve Berry - Rover 200 KV6
Chris Williams - 205GTi
Sorted it - 12 th August. £125 by Cheque or £130 paypal!
Paypal LINK added!
:) Sounds good to me! Cheques to XPower Forums / LEDA again?
What address do the cheques have to be sent to?
Joe
For payment please see first post address on there
Thanks
BeverleyM
29-04-2004, 16:44
I've edited the first post to add the list. Hope thats OK with you Jerry.
Thanks Beverley - the page on site is here: http://www.xpower-mg.com/CastleCombe2004Aug.htm
cheque will be in the post tomorrow :D
will be interesting to see how the different cars compare when the weather is better.
ooh, I'm excited already! :rockon: ....must finish removing this oil seed rape from my front end first though! lol
Pete,
You will be the first of 36 we hope!
BTW, I may have to look you guys up - very impressed with the 205. Looks as though its the perfect trackday car!
What's a machine like that cost to put together?
likewise,cheque will be in the post in the morning.
jerry,to make a track car from a 205 can be as cheap or as expensive as you want it to be,there are quite a few 1.9's for sale for less than a £1000,some as low as £500 or under with no MOT or in need of some tlc,so at a guess i would say you could have yourself a reasonable track day 1.9 for approx £1-1500 maybe even less depending on how much of the standard equip you wanted to chane for after market stuff
p.s..thx again for yesterday:beerchug
Steve,
No probs - you lot (all car groups) made a great day. No bickering just got out there and anjoyed it. If you couldn't (grip for VX's) you didn't complain.
Lets hope we don't get a monsoon in August! :)
Plus, is that all for a quick Pug - they are a bargain!
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
Steve,
No probs - you lot (all car groups) made a great day. No bickering just got out there and anjoyed it. If you couldn't (grip for VX's) you didn't complain.
Lets hope we don't get a monsoon in August! :)
Plus, is that all for a quick Pug - they are a bargain!
None of the 205s there on Wednesday were standard though engine-wise though. Having said that they do crop up for sale with more powerful engines in for about the same price as a standard 1.9.
The red one had a standard 1.9 16v Mi16 engine in (mine)
The white stickered 205 is a tuned 1.9 8v on carbs AFAIK
The dark green one is tuned 1.9 8v
The dark grey one is a tuned Mi16 on carbs.
I was the only one without and LSD but thought traction wasn't too bad if you were careful out ofcorners.
See you in August!!!
Two more added to the list from VX220.org.uk
Another VX added to the list, come on you lot where are the MG's?:confused:
I'm awat that week. gotta miss it I'm afraid :angst
Kelvin Fagan
30-04-2004, 16:51
Not that I'm a track-day person, but I'm away too, on a my tour of Ireland.
Sorry!!
Kelv.
Edited the top post to add myself ;) How could I resist at this price in August :rockon:
I'll see if I can get some more 968's interested ;)
Mike
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
BTW, I may have to look you guys up - very impressed with the 205. Looks as though its the perfect trackday car!
What's a machine like that cost to put together?
as i said in pm Jerry, feel free to ask away.
All of the 205's there on weds were very different, but they all seemed to perform exceptionally well for the little FWD cars they are.
Mine's the most highly modified (really?!), and started off when i had a slight, um.... incident shall we say with an MG Midget at Quarry corner (castle combe) on my very first trackday. Since then marshalls have improved a lot, and don't let people out on track when they know there's oil down (like the Murphey's, I'm not bitter! )http://www.memberscars.peugeotsportclub.com/faulkner_205.htm
I wouldn't want to calculate how much I've spent on this car (and how much i still owe on the last one) as it's a fair amount of money. That said, while I'm overtaking much more expensive machinery like a have the tendancy to do, it'll always remain great value, and even better fun. 205's have to be the best performance-per-pound car you can buy
oh, another piccy from weds for your viewing amusement!
http://uploader.co.uk/images/515683969_280.jpg
Originally posted by MikeH
I'll see if I can get some more 968's interested ;)
Mike
Great Mike - more the merrier - any more MG's? MGF/TF's even?
Jerry
I'm off on holiday in a couple of days, I will send you a cheque when I get back towards the end of May, but I defo want a place.
Cheers
Steve
OK Steve - you have a secure place. :)
Just remember everyone on the 1 June, the price increases!
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
OK Steve - you have a secure place. :)
Just remember everyone on the 1 June, the price increases!
Cheers Jerry
The money will be paid before the 1st ;)
Steve
I'll be there for this one.
MG ZS 120+
Andy
Jerry,
Have you mentioned it to Dave as some of the MGoT guys might be interested.
Joe
No - I don't think we have.
I'm sure Dave has seen the thread - MGoT are always most welcome.
Paypal paid!!
Gutted my motor wasn't ready for the last one. Roll on August :D
now the 205 drivers forum is back online i have posted this event on there on your behalf jerry
Another name to add,
Jason P - White 968 Club Sport
Mike :cool:
P.S. Jerry I've edited the list to reflect the change.
And another.
Stuart - Red 968 Sport
Mike :cool:
Well done Mike. At this rate the emphasis will cha ge to a Porker day! :)
Where are the MG's?
funny you should say that jerry i have 2 friends interested one has a 911 turbo the other has a 944 turbo:lol:
:lol: I doubt that its hard work twisting arms but the guys are coming around slowly and I know they'll enjoy it, a few more MG's would be nice though after all it's an MG forum ?!
Its about time those boy racers from the ZR forum made an appearance they don't know what they're missing, I mean if Davey Clark can take a Rover 45 round then a ZR should lap it up, if you'll excuse the pun :D and they've got loads of time to save up between now and August.
Mike :cool:
So far 6 MGR's out of 21 showing interest. At this rate we'll soon will be sold out!
No MGF/TF's again.
Loads of Pugs - VX's and now Porkers!
As you said Mike - Dave Clarks R45 went very well!
Originally posted by steve.c
funny you should say that jerry i have 2 friends interested one has a 911 turbo the other has a 944 turbo:lol:
Sorry Steve we couldn't possibly allow an air cooled Porker to come only proper cars are allowed :D ;)
Mike:cool:
Originally posted by MikeH
Sorry Steve we couldn't possibly allow an air cooled Porker to come only proper cars are allowed :D ;)
Mike:cool:
Who said it is an aircooled turbo? :p
I am up for this one, my car will be ready!!!!!
Roll on August and lets hope it's dry
Ronan
Excellent - we have 3 cheques today.
Well request for the days off have gone in, we already have 2 engineers off at that time so may not be possible
Fingers crossed, hell everythings crossed
Ronan
:cry: :cry:
OH well I cant get the time off, not even the 12th on its own! So I wont be able to attend.
Ronan
BeverleyM
04-05-2004, 16:04
2 more names added to the top list :D
Tony is coming again in his Mini, and someone else, not sure yet if its Paul in his Scooby (with a silencer on this time !!!) or another Mini.
Good news indeed - remember the price increases after May 31st!
Debbie O'connor - ZT190 (cheques in the post)
how many times have i heard and used that line!:lol: :rofl:
Originally posted by steve.c
how many times have i heard and used that line!:lol: :rofl:
I think he trusts me by now, or at least I hope he does.:p
Ex-Member
04-05-2004, 17:35
"how many times have i heard and used that line!"
Mines in the post too,just hope it doesn't end up at the dodgy Bow sorting office:eek:
Kev
Mike,
As i cant get the time off you will have to get out and push your car yourself if you end up in the rape seed field this time
Ronan
Ha Ruddy Ha :p :D
Anyway, another 968 club sport, guy called Chris who has my cars twin soon we'll be hunting in packs.
Mike :cool:
Ex-Member
04-05-2004, 17:57
"we'll be hunting in packs."
Yeh,like ME 109's-and we all know what happened to them
:moon:
Kev
all hail the pug 205!:D :moon:
ZS ALMIGHTY
04-05-2004, 18:55
Ahhh, first glimpse of this thread after a busy couple of weeks, any room for me??? should be good fun.
Cheque ready and waiting just need an ok if there is room.
:D
Adding you as you read this.
Paul Cawley in the Scooby, is this the blue or white one from the last CC day? Just out of interest.
ZS ALMIGHTY
04-05-2004, 19:04
Thank you, cheque on its way, but its a bit more than the 180 now ;) Will probably be its first big outing!!!
Originally posted by ZS ALMIGHTY
Thank you, cheque on its way, but its a bit more than the 180 now ;) Will probably be its first big outing!!!
Wasn't sure of figures hence the "+"
The straights aren't actually that long so use of NOS will probably be none benificial, but you've done the pipes and filters aswell I think I recall.
Just a word of warning to all with Modded cars CC has a noise limit of 100dB even 1 over and you don't go out - Eddie found that out and not even Rally Matt got special treatment!!
Also need to be clear for those who haven't been or just don't know -
Your car has to be road legal
BeverleyM
04-05-2004, 19:37
Originally posted by DEBBIE
Paul Cawley in the Scooby, is this the blue or white one from the last CC day? Just out of interest.
Paul was in the blue Scooby.
Cheque is being sent tomorrow.
Steve
Originally posted by ZSV6
"we'll be hunting in packs."
Yeh,like ME 109's-and we all know what happened to them
:moon:
Kev
At least mines a fighter rather than a heavy bomber ;) :lol: dont mention the war :D
Mike :cool:
P.S. who rattled Steve's cage :D
Dave Clark
04-05-2004, 21:39
I would provisionally like to put my name down pending if I can get a cheap set of tyres and rims as a spare trackday set! (Anyone know where I can get some??)
Dont want to go nackering the set on a new car! ;)
Dave Clark
04-05-2004, 22:45
Sorry guys no go! :angst
Come on Dave you big girl, never mind playing with the ladies on the K'ns day :spank: ;)
Mike:cool:
RSMZS180
05-05-2004, 10:38
Can you put me down please?
Dont know which car Im gonna take,but whatever one it is Im sure I will have fun out there!!
George.
Can you add my name please
I do have a little event on the 1st August (I hope) so if the bubble holds together after this then all well and good, if not I always have the ZS.
So Provisionally the Bubble Turbo “That’s almost a ZR I guess”
Eddie
Done and thanks to Pete Faulkner for his cheque!
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
Done and thanks to Pete Faulkner for his cheque!
:D am excited already!
gonna be a great week, what with the Rally Super Car Day at Castle Combe on 14th August as well. :rockon:
Dave Clark
05-05-2004, 19:09
Originally posted by MikeH
Come on Dave you big girl, never mind playing with the ladies on the K'ns day :spank: ;)
Mike:cool:
:crackup Oi, watch it - this big girl can kick some butt! :guns: I'll go to the Kernahans one and see Mr Reid - seems a good idea!
Anyway, at least if I play with the ladies, it makes it look as though someone on track can drive properly (sorry ladies!! :hannah: )
BeverleyM
05-05-2004, 20:04
Originally posted by Dave Clark
Anyway, at least if I play with the ladies, it makes it look as though someone on track can drive properly (sorry ladies!! :hannah: )
OOOOhhhhhhh Dave.......you are in sooooooo much trouble http://www.industreal.spb.ru/smiles/wife.gif:frust http://www.industreal.spb.ru/smiles/wife.gif
Originally posted by BeverleyM
OOOOhhhhhhh Dave.......you are in sooooooo much trouble http://www.industreal.spb.ru/smiles/wife.gif:frust http://www.industreal.spb.ru/smiles/wife.gif
DOUBLE TROUBLE NOW I'VE SEEN THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What happens if Mr Reid doesn't go - you miss a trackday with the boys. Or even better do both days, as I plan to.
Kev Neals cheque arrived! - KRIKEY!
NB: Happy to accept post dated cheques if it helps (May 31st) - means you have commited to the day!
Dave Clark
06-05-2004, 21:00
Guys - :help:
Girls - I mean, (what do I mean) :idea: if I drive on track it'll make all of you look outstanding out there, as I'm a poor driver and inexperienced on trackdays. :blah At no point did I make a reference to guys being better than girls at driving, because of course that would be wrong, and I by no means agree with sexism!
Debbie, Beverley you can :hammerhea :spank: :guns: me at Silverstone :)
BeverleyM
06-05-2004, 21:35
Dave - padded trousers on Sunday :hannah:
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
Kev Neals cheque arrived! - KRIKEY!
NB: Happy to accept post dated cheques if it helps (May 31st) - means you have commited to the day!
He's obviously loaded, after all he does live down south ;)
Just so you know I won't be paying this month, but I am definately commited, I'm just skint at the moment until some of that southern wealth bouys up the northern economy a bit more :D.
Mike:cool:
Castle Combe need a deposit paying soon.
Need a few more payments to cover this - remember the price goes up on June 1st. :(
BeverleyM
10-05-2004, 10:24
2 more Mini's added to the list today, with another 2 possibles when I know their names :D
We need for the money to start coming in now chaps :D
Can I make a polite suggestion for next time guys, either tell us up front when you need the money in, or ask everyone to put down a deposit up front rather than pressurising folk to pay up in May when its not till August, we ain't all made of money :( if only ;)
Whats the date the circuit requires a deposit so we all know whats required and when.
Mike :cool:
BeverleyM
10-05-2004, 11:10
Point well made Mike, apologies for the tone ;)
Just so that people are aware, the deposit is being pade for by the forum, and as it doesn't generate profit, Jerry (or me) will have to find the deposit from somewhere.
The cheaper price this month was to encourage folk to pay earlier, to ease the situation. We're still new at this, and we'll think ahead more next time.........
next time :eek:
I was planning on paying in June, is that OK or do you need the money now?
Joe
BeverleyM
10-05-2004, 13:45
Joe, that's fine, but the price increases from £125 to £139 at the end of May.
Payment will secure a place. I think we have 30 on the list at the moment, which is pretty good going so early.
Bev, not having a go at you personally just making a point in my own inimitable way ;)
Do you want some deposits now to help with the initial payment to the circuit? if so how much?
Mike :cool:
Mike,
We have always said the price increases o May 31st from £125 to £139. This was the incentive for folk to pay early and avoids any explanation. :)
We now have sufficient funds to cover the deposit! :)
Ex-Member
10-05-2004, 14:53
Hey Pork meister
Stop worrying about the money and start worrying about Porsche's total humilation at the hands of a tarted up Rover 45 ,ive got a feeling in my bones that the 12th August is gonna be a great day! :D
Kev
start worrying about Porsche's total humilation at the hands of a tarted up Rover 45
Kiss my :moon: :D you been on the wacky backy again Kev :lol:
Mike ;)
Kelvin Fagan
10-05-2004, 15:22
12th August is gonna be a great day!
That'll be the gloriuos 12th Kev :D
Ex-Member
10-05-2004, 16:09
"That'll be the glorious 12th Kev"
The glorious 12th @ combe will be known for its famous Porker Turkey shoot :gunsfirin
Kev
Totally Off Topic but I can't let this one drop ;) ,
Kev are you gonna find a way to get some power down through the front wheels on the 12th then as this was the problem at CC, after driving my ZS to Derby on Friday to wave goodbye I can see that it ain't as sorted as I remember it.
I reckon it has a lot of plus's but the negatives are the ones that count on track,
Plus points
Its British
Easy and Fun to drive quickly can make anyone look like a trackday hero ;)
It's a bit of a sleeper
Nice mid range power
Nice sounding engine
Light and nippy at mid range speeds.
Nearly sorted brakes
More boy racer tussels than the Porker (nailed a CTR all the way up the A38 in the ZS, he would have just pulled over if I'd been in the 968 )
Negatives
Runs out of steam fast, especially higher up the speedo
insufficient grip to get the power down out of the corners through the front wheels.
too light and woolly on the front end
too much body roll - suspension too soft
Nearly sorted brakes
The ZS can be made a lot better and I reckon its suspension setup thats one of the keys to getting the power down out of the twisties, crack that and you'll stand a chance but until you can sort that out you could stick 300 HP under the bonnet and it won't help you on a circuit. Be handy at Pod though ;)
The guys to aim for are those GTI boys, for what they are they are well impressive, although I think I heard the stripped out jobbie of Pete's has had some serious cash spent on it, which is what the ZS needs, I think you need to talk nicely to Aunty Bev.
Mike:cool:
Be nice to have a few MG's on this day - but it looks increasingly like a non MG day again.
BeverleyM
10-05-2004, 22:39
Originally posted by MikeH
The ZS can be made a lot better and I reckon its suspension setup thats one of the keys to getting the power down out of the twisties, crack that and you'll stand a chance but until you can sort that out you could stick 300 HP under the bonnet and it won't help you on a circuit. Be handy at Pod though ;)
The guys to aim for are those GTI boys, for what they are they are well impressive, although I think I heard the stripped out jobbie of Pete's has had some serious cash spent on it, which is what the ZS needs, I think you need to talk nicely to Aunty Bev.
Mike:cool:
Mike, you really do want the job, don't you ;)
Ex-Member
10-05-2004, 22:48
"Be nice to have a few MG's on this day - but it looks increasingly like a non MG day again."
MG participation is quite frankly a joke,some of these people that seem so keen on the BTCC should get the other side of the fence and track their MG's.
We still haven't had the pleasure of a ZR160 yet-after 2 1/2 years of constant track days.
Mikey
You know i respect your opinions but i didn't end up in the rape seed ;)
Kev
BeverleyM
10-05-2004, 22:54
You'll just have to wait til I trade mine in then!
It is a shame there's not more MG's - I'd like to see how a standard 160 compares to a slightly modded 105.
Originally posted by ZSV6
You know i respect your opinions but i didn't end up in the rape seed ;)
Kev
No but you could have done quite easily IIRC ;)
Bev, I'm hoping for some commission from 5 968's :D
Mike
Ex-Member
10-05-2004, 22:58
"It is a shame there's not more MG's "
There might not be many VX's too,ive heard its been hand bags at dawn over there ;)
Kev
BeverleyM
10-05-2004, 23:03
Although it embarasses me as a ZR driver to see a comment like this on another forum.......Ho hope you enjoy the site like the rest of us have and if you need any help don't be affraid to ask. I've been to castle coombe - didn't realise there was a race track there though!
:rolleyes:
Looks like it'll just be me again
Originally posted by MikeH
Totally Off Topic but I can't let this one drop ;) ,
Kev are you gonna find a way to get some power down through the front wheels on the 12th then as this was the problem at CC, after driving my ZS to Derby on Friday to wave goodbye I can see that it ain't as sorted as I remember it.
I reckon it has a lot of plus's but the negatives are the ones that count on track,
Plus points
Its British
Easy and Fun to drive quickly can make anyone look like a trackday hero ;)
It's a bit of a sleeper
Nice mid range power
Nice sounding engine
Light and nippy at mid range speeds.
Nearly sorted brakes
More boy racer tussels than the Porker (nailed a CTR all the way up the A38 in the ZS, he would have just pulled over if I'd been in the 968 )
Negatives
Runs out of steam fast, especially higher up the speedo
insufficient grip to get the power down out of the corners through the front wheels.
too light and woolly on the front end
too much body roll - suspension too soft
Nearly sorted brakes
The ZS can be made a lot better and I reckon its suspension setup thats one of the keys to getting the power down out of the twisties, crack that and you'll stand a chance but until you can sort that out you could stick 300 HP under the bonnet and it won't help you on a circuit. Be handy at Pod though ;)
Mike:cool:
But isn't that based on jumping from a RWD 968 to a FWD car that it's perhaps highlighted so much difference?
I think as a factory car it's pretty much on the limit of acceptable ride quality:bodyroll and having driven one on track it felt pretty good - I wouldn't say it had more body roll than my 205. The ZS also lapped a lap of castle combe(?) in Autocar faster than any other hothatch bar the Clio 172 a couple of years ago.
Want to invite some MGF/TF's via the MGCC?
Originally posted by C_W
But isn't that based on jumping from a RWD 968 to a FWD car that it's perhaps highlighted so much difference?
I think as a factory car it's pretty much on the limit of acceptable ride quality:bodyroll and having driven one on track it felt pretty good - I wouldn't say it had more body roll than my 205. The ZS also lapped a lap of castle combe(?) in Autocar faster than any other hot hatch bar the Clio 172 a couple of years ago.
Your right, they are totally different animals but its still interesting after getting desensitised from the ZS and having driven it for 2 years without complaint.
As for body roll when I was watching you guys in the 205s they did seem to hold a better / flatter line through the corners to me.
Its not major but I'm sure the ZS needs some tweaking to get the best from it.
Mike:cool:
Kev
George will be there with his new ZS180, by then it will have had the treatment Mike is talking about, and then some. I think Matt will be there to in his ZS120 special (need to watch this one people). Of course I’m going but in the 200 (Jerry I didn’t call it the B?), not a ZR but close, I agree with you Kev, would be nice to see a few more ZR’s from our own forum attend some of these events, although I believe they’ve herd about yours and Mikes ZS track skills and are a little frightened they may end up eating there words after all the ZS v ZR threads, never know they may surprise us one day.
So which one of you is going to formally invite the ZR owners to come along to CC, I will make a bet that they will talk the talk on the forum but won’t walk the walk on the day ;)
180 Boy
Castle Combe is being advertised in Autocar this week - worth a read.
So is everyone hopingfor a dry day this time? :D Hopefully I can start to use the brakes next time!
I need to be careful if it's dry for oil surge as I was getting slight oil pressure loss on the exit of one of the chicanes and that was in the wet!
I would be concerned if I was getting oil surge in the wet!!
Does anyone have a rough idea of the lap times you guys did in the dry? I have done a 1.35 (got it from video footage) and with only 115bhp I think I might be using my mirrors a bit, lol!
Joe
Unofficially ;) Dry was somewhere around mid 1.20's ?, Ronan would probably know better he was timing us on the cars inbuilt stopwatch, I wondered why they'd fitted one of these now I know :D
I think 1.41 was my best wet time before we went for a spin ;)
Mike
Ex-Member
11-05-2004, 21:11
I timed Flintys EVO8 @ 124's at the rally day last year on a clear track and someone in the crowd said i did 129.
Some say anything under 130 is quick for a street car.
(need to watch this one people).
ED
Have we got to watch out for the steam cloud from the blown head gasket ;)
Kev
Originally posted by ZSV6
I timed Flintys EVO8 @ 124's at the rally day last year on a clear track and someone in the crowd said i did 129.
Some say anything under 130 is quick for a street car.
(need to watch this one people).
ED
Have we got to watch out for the steam cloud from the blown head gasket ;)
Kev
Kev me old mate,
Let’s just say I know otherwise, in OE trim you would not be far off the truth.
I'm over this weekend, if the rain holds I'm going to POD, want to try the 200, you up for it?
I believe there may be a Redline ultimate car shoot out this Sunday so it will be quite busy.
Eddie
Kev,
So the target is under 1' 20" - working on it!
I timed Mark's green V8 at 1.25.3 at the last Castle Combe action day. However, that was with a yellow flag out at quarry and I am not sure if he got any traffic.
Was the last day an open pitlane or 6 car sessions? I noticed when I was in Mark's car that they were putting out a chequered flag and 6 cars were heading out on track at the same time.
Joe
ZS ALMIGHTY
12-05-2004, 18:19
Kev, unlikely as it is that the HG will fail, im sure by the time ive lapped you enough i could change it and still come back on a couple of laps ahead!!! :D :lol:
Really looking foward to this, Jerry have you got my cheques yet??
BeverleyM
12-05-2004, 18:51
I'm getting a new toy, so with a bit more tutoring from Matt and John, Ill leave you all somewhere way back in the distance :moon:
Unfortunately, don't think it will be ready in time for August, but deffo for our third trackday, and maybe even for the World Cup Rally :rockon:
Bev - if you do the Rally I won't speak to you!
ZS Almighty - unsure (will ask Max).
The guys to aim for are those GTI boys, for what they are they are well impressive, although I think I heard the stripped out jobbie of Pete's has had some serious cash spent on it, which is what the ZS needs, I think you need to talk nicely to Aunty Bev.
well i guess if the weather is dry on the 12th us GTi boys can use more than half throttle ;)
Yep, must use more than 33% throttle on the EVO this time. :)
Really unimpressed with the Spring/damper match on my car at present though. Been using it to commute recently and it feels awful!
Although the take up to date for this trackday is very low!
Originally posted by MikeH
The guys to aim for are those GTI boys, for what they are they are well impressive, although I think I heard the stripped out jobbie of Pete's has had some serious cash spent on it, Mike:cool:
that depends on what you mean by serious cash, i bet its a lot less than a brand new MG! ;)
To be honest, the majority of the money spent on mine is in doing things properly, rather than cutting corners. If something isn't right (fairly common on a 16yr old, £600 car that gets thrashed [and parked in fields!] on a regular basis) its replaced, usually with uprated parts. The last thing anyone wants is for a part failure when doing 100mph+ side-by-side with someone on a racetrack!
Yep, there are a few things which require reasonable money, like new suspension etc, but there are always bargains out there - i sourced my 2 carbon/kevlar buckets, side mounts and harnesses for £400, taken out of a Seat which competed in the Rally BG last year. The seats were worth over £400 new - EACH! Keep an eye on www.rallyusedparts.co.uk of you're after motorsport bargains.
I think it'll be a lot more even on 12th, presuming the weather is going to be slightly better than last time. It'll make it far more interesting if everyone can push that little bit more.
Mike, have you considered an LSD? The difference in being able to get the power down when exiting corners is amazing, and Quarry is certainly much easier to tackle with one fitted - understeer reduced no-end and power on tap when you want it, rather than sitting there spinning an inside wheel. My Quaife ATB LSD was the best buy I've made for my pug (and was another EXTREMELY good bargain! :D )
AS I thorougly enjoyed the last track day at Combe and although its very far to get to in the morning, I will be wanting another go as I was on a high for a couple of days after my first track day. MY cheque is in the post add me to the list. Think Vanessa would like to come again too if we can get babysitters!
Dan Friel
12-05-2004, 19:57
It's a seriously good deal.. shall have to look in the piggy bank. Is there any problem with bringing a non-MG car??
As for times around Combe, the quickest that I've seen a road going MG go round Combe is 1.29.. but that was a C GT and from a standing start. the quickest road car was an Audi Quattro and that did it in 1.16.. again from a standing start!
Race MGB's (those on road tyres) were hitting 1.20 back in March.
Dan
Any road legal machine is fine.
1.20's are really good.
If you know anyone with an MG it would be nice to see some! :)
Originally posted by pete f
Mike, have you considered an LSD?
What for the car or the driver :rofl:
Its Kevs in his ZS that should consider it I think it would transform the power delivery.
The porker has a factory option Torsen unit already else i'd have been off a few more times, the back was twitching even with that, but I think it was more to do with my front end setup and my lack of skill !!. I'd just had a geometry setup and the front has been a bit wierd since so I'll get it looked at again shortly it needs a bit more negative camber on the front end and some new ARB bushes to tighten it up a bit.
Also first trackday in that car so I was being a little more cautious than I used to be in the ZS ;) Hopefully next time I'll have a few more miles under my belt and be able to give it some more umph.
Looking forward to this and hoping for a dry day
Mike :cool:
WAY OFF TOPIC
Kev
I've been trying to PM you but your mail box is full.
Sorry everyone
Eddie
Had a phone call from a VX owner who is sending a cheque
for himself, plus a Ferrari and a Boxster.
So come on MG owners it's a great day! Places are getting scarce - a cheque secures it.
donegali
13-05-2004, 13:02
Ok, ok cheque will be in the post tomorrow!
One place left now - but until your cheque arrives you have not booked.
Happy for cheques to be post dated to June 10.
BeverleyM
13-05-2004, 13:18
** NEWS **
Geoff Lowe will be at the track to show off his new ADR which is going to be the very first two seater the factory has produced using the Rover X-Power engine.
We're not sure if it will be on track yet, but its a stunning car :D
Pics here (http://www.create-it.co.uk/ADR%20Sport/)
Kev
I still cant PM, now none of the buttons seem to appear at the bottom of the message, guess there may be a little problem with the site today?
I’m looking forward to this track day, hope I managed to get out this time, going to shove a spud up the tail pipe this time LOL.
Eddie
Originally posted by MikeH
Your right, they are totally different animals but its still interesting after getting desensitised from the ZS and having driven it for 2 years without complaint.
As for body roll when I was watching you guys in the 205s they did seem to hold a better / flatter line through the corners to me.
Its not major but I'm sure the ZS needs some tweaking to get the best from it.
Mike:cool:
Mike,
I am playing catch up at the moment as I have been away for a few days.
But I would put money on it that ALL the 205's have had things changed IE dampers springs and probably polly bushes which all make a difference to the cars handeling. But one thing that cant be overlooked is the legnth of the track of the car (Wheel base) the 205 is as it says a Hot Hatch the ZS is a family saloon and has a large boot over hanging. the 205's wheels are literally at the corners of the car which provides greater turning and stability.
One of the cars best to encumpass this is the Ford KA (Before I go any further I HATE them but) in standard for m they handel OK but tweak the suspension and they corner on rails, the closet thing I have driven to an old Mini.
Ronan
P.S Ah banter\verbal jousting dont you ljust ove it
BeverleyM
13-05-2004, 14:09
Eddie - there's not a problem with the site, you may need to do a windows update. There's a thread about it somewhere started by MikeH.
Ex-Member
13-05-2004, 14:09
"there may be a little problem with the site today?"
Ive had loads of problems and i cant reply to PM and have the start a new message.
This site is going down hill ! ;)
Kev
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
Had a phone call from a VX owner who is sending a cheque
for himself, plus a Ferrari and a Boxster.
So come on MG owners it's a great day! Places are getting scarce - a cheque secures it.
Not so interested in the Boxster as its not my cup of tea, But its nice to see that truel sports cars will be turning up for the day. Will be good to see how they go especially the Ferrari, what model is it did he say?
Jon, glad to see that you will be turning up, will be very keen to have a ride in your car as no doubt you will have better understanding of the extra power that George is currently injecting in it for you. Hope its going well.
But I would put money on it that ALL the 205's have had things changed IE dampers springs and probably polly bushes which all make a difference to the cars handeling. But one thing that cant be overlooked is the legnth of the track of the car (Wheel base) the 205 is as it says a Hot Hatch the ZS is a family saloon and has a large boot over hanging. the 205's wheels are literally at the corners of the car which provides greater turning and stability.
actualy my 205 (dark grey one) is still running on standard bushes shocks etc,all ive done is lower the rear and fit lowering springs to the front which are slightly uprated
Originally posted by ZSV6
"there may be a little problem with the site today?"
Ive had loads of problems and i cant reply to PM and have the start a new message.
This site is going down hill ! ;)
Kev
Stop being a moaning minny and read the annoucement - you need the SP1 pack installing!
Originally posted by Ronan
Mike,
I am playing catch up at the moment as I have been away for a few days.
But I would put money on it that ALL the 205's have had things changed IE dampers springs and probably polly bushes which all make a difference to the cars handeling. But one thing that cant be overlooked is the legnth of the track of the car (Wheel base) the 205 is as it says a Hot Hatch the ZS is a family saloon and has a large boot over hanging. the 205's wheels are literally at the corners of the car which provides greater turning and stability.
Ronan
P.S Ah banter\verbal jousting dont you ljust ove it
The ZS has a longer wheelbase than the 205 and I would say that gives it stability on higher speed tracks; it's also got (as I'm sure you know! :) ) independant suspension all round and will find more grip than my 205 (I occassionally drive a Rover 400 and this will cling on better, especially in the wet more than my 205 - it rolls a lot but bodyroll (or lack of) isn't always indicative of handling). In the 205s favour is light weight which is always a help and the weight distribution.
My 205 has lowered front springs and uprated dampers but you might be surprised to hear that a standard 205gti would handle very similar; the main reason I've lowered mine is because I reckon it looks better!!! :D Apart from that it is standard; the bushing, springs and dampers on the MG ZS are like concrete compared to a 45!
How about if you go to this track day in August I'll swap cars so we can see!! ;) :D
Originally posted by C_W
The ZS has a longer wheelbase than the 205 and I would say that gives it stability on higher speed tracks; it's also got (as I'm sure you know! :) ) independant suspension all round and will find more grip than my 205 (I occassionally drive a Rover 400 and this will cling on better, especially in the wet more than my 205 - it rolls a lot but bodyroll (or lack of) isn't always indicative of handling). In the 205s favour is light weight which is always a help and the weight distribution.
My 205 has lowered front springs and uprated dampers but you might be surprised to hear that a standard 205gti would handle very similar; the main reason I've lowered mine is because I reckon it looks better!!! :D Apart from that it is standard; the bushing, springs and dampers on the MG ZS are like concrete compared to a 45!
How about if you go to this track day in August I'll swap cars so we can see!! ;) :D
C W,
Thing is I dont drive a ZS, I drive a 220Gsi Turbo (Similar to Mooks Blue one from Rockingham) yet another legacy car, £1500 200bhp out of the box. But I carry some minor mods at the moment, Springs and dampers, air filter bolted straight on to the turbo. More mods in the pipeline.
You should extend the swap offer to Kev or better still take pax rides and scare the c*@p out of each other.
Ronan
Originally posted by Ronan
C W,
Thing is I dont drive a ZS, I drive a 220Gsi Turbo (Similar to Mooks Blue one from Rockingham) yet another legacy car, £1500 200bhp out of the box. But I carry some minor mods at the moment, Springs and dampers, air filter bolted straight on to the turbo. More mods in the pipeline.
You should extend the swap offer to Kev or better still take pax rides and scare the c*@p out of each other.
Ronan
Sorry, getting confused there! :D I don't think I would scare anyone with passenger rides as anyone who has been in with me on track seems to say it doesn't feel as fast as it is. Cassie, who passengered with me most of the day (her first track day) didn't seem to be gripping tightly to the dashboard and screaming! :d
I think it's when it's dry that you can really throw the car under braking and cornering and people start to get a bit more worried!!! :D
I think I remember the GSi Turbo from Rockingham - my main memory from that track day is the last mad 30minutes with the caterham cup cars :cool: :D
I've driven a Coupe Turbo on track and on the road (my brother had one for 5 years) - it was much "easier" to drive on track than my 205 because the engine doesn't need wringing to get going and the power steering helps (though on those 200's the steering is TOO light). He now drives a BMW 328i Sport but preferred the Rover on track. I much prefer my 205 (and he does too as he occassionally drives it) as it just has so much more feedback than anything I've ever driven bar a Caterham.
Originally posted by C_W
Sorry, getting confused there! :D I don't think I would scare anyone with passenger rides as anyone who has been in with me on track seems to say it doesn't feel as fast as it is. Cassie, who passengered with me most of the day (her first track day) didn't seem to be gripping tightly to the dashboard and screaming! :d
I think it's when it's dry that you can really throw the car under braking and cornering and people start to get a bit more worried!!! :D
I think I remember the GSi Turbo from Rockingham - my main memory from that track day is the last mad 30minutes with the caterham cup cars :cool: :D
I've driven a Coupe Turbo on track and on the road (my brother had one for 5 years) - it was much "easier" to drive on track than my 205 because the engine doesn't need wringing to get going and the power steering helps (though on those 200's the steering is TOO light). He now drives a BMW 328i Sport but preferred the Rover on track. I much prefer my 205 (and he does too as he occassionally drives it) as it just has so much more feedback than anything I've ever driven bar a Caterham.
Ah Caterham's, I'll have one one day.
The Rovers light steering can be sorted with polly bushes.
Ronan
Thanks guys - 3 more cheques arrived today - BOXSTER "S" included!
I hope one of them was my cheques.
Kevin - not yet (so far we have 11 cheques for this day).
Many more to roll in!
The take-up is much slower that anticipated. Didn't expect this - it's over to you now.
Booking info here! (http://www.xpower-mg.com/CastleCombe2004Aug.htm)
BeverleyM
18-05-2004, 11:23
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
The take-up is much slower that anticipated. Didn't expect this - it's over to you now.
Always so negative :spank:
Take up this time is faster than before, and we also had a subs list last time.
Looking at the list, we have 35 names already - and this one has not been publicised much yet - I'll take care of that.
If people want to wait to pay, and therefore pay the higher amount, all the better for us ;)
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I am chilled now my ZT is back - it's AC works. Just the 6R4 now.
Who'se panicking - just pointing out that the take up is slow - true. I'm more than happy to accept £139 on June 1st! :rofl:
I take it its O.K. to transfer cash into the account as usual Jerry ? I'll be paying on the 31st at 23:59.59 exactly just so you don't get hold of that extra £14 :D :dev:
Kevin (ZT199) - cheque arrived safely today!
BTW - no cheques have been cashed yet!
Cheque arrived from Matt & George!
BTW: Post dated cheques are acceptable.
Jerry,
Mr Julian "Sideways" Hammond has just swopped out the M3 for a Bora V6 4motion and I've nearly got him hooked to track it so hopefully there will be another name on the list shortly ;)
Mike :cool:
P.S. Bank transfer is setup for the end of the month as promised.
BeverleyM
26-05-2004, 12:17
Just taken payment for another :D
A friend of ours is coming in his XR3 - he's done quite a few trackdays, but not for a few years.
it certainly looks like there's going to be a wide variety of cars on track - should make for an interesting day.
I just wish it would hurry up, seems to be ages since we were there last time - still, the Pug sport club have a couple of days there before 12th august so we'll be able to get plenty more practice in! :)
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
Kevin (ZT199) - cheque arrived safely today!
BTW - no cheques have been cashed yet!
Jerry that ZT999!! LOL
I can't wait to see Jons ZT as it should be all completed well and truly by August. Any chance of a passenger seat ride bud, as I am very excited for you myself with regards to your latest mods.
BeverleyM
28-05-2004, 10:49
Dino tried to pay by paypal today, but it wouldn't work for him. I think it might be the 'patch' problem, as he couldn't see the pics on the page either.
Anyway, he'll try again later, or send a cheque.
Jerry, you should be getting a cheque in from Chris one of the 968'ers he posted it yesterday.
Mike:cool:
Just had payment from Jason Podmore 968 Club Sport
Thanks
Excellent, you should see mine arrive in the account shortly ;)
BeverleyM
28-05-2004, 13:09
Jerry - i've just noticed the face next to my name on the first post
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Hi Guys and Gals,
Ive sorted out my IE6 patch now and managed to pay through PayPal today :D
See you all on the 12th August for a hopefully dry and sunny day!
Dino
PS - Jerry can I have a smilie face next to my name on the list now!? :angel
Thanks Ian Rush and Chris Nottingham for your payments :D
BeverleyM
30-05-2004, 21:12
I've added another name today, and there's the possibility of the Peugeot 205 PGAC race team coming along too :D It depends if they are racing that weekend or not.
Originally posted by BeverleyM
there's the possibility of the Peugeot 205 PGAC race team coming along too :D .
:D that'd be very interesting, i look forward to the day even more now. LOL
ZS ALMIGHTY
31-05-2004, 17:48
Looks to me this is going to be a very enjoyable day!!! Should be lots of friendly?? competiton lol. Looking forward to it!!!!
Originally posted by BeverleyM
I've added another name today, and there's the possibility of the Peugeot 205 PGAC race team coming along too :D It depends if they are racing that weekend or not.
Remember the CC rules, all cars HAVE to be ROAD legal. If they are I'll look forward to seeing them there.
Road legal - means no slicks too!
BeverleyM
31-05-2004, 19:58
Debbie and Jerry...
Absolutely - road legal cars only. Its only a slim chance anyway. One of the teams cars is a trackday car, purely for this kind of day. The others race in the stock hatch championship, and would come along (if possible) on the same basis that Matt and Miles would if they were available.
I hope they can come - it sets our trackdays apart slightly from the regular ones.
As long as people don't forget its NOT a race, then the more the merrier.
Mike :cool:
BeverleyM
31-05-2004, 20:26
Originally posted by MikeH
As long as people don't forget its NOT a race, then the more the merrier.
Mike :cool:
Sorry Mike, the words 'pot', 'kettle' and 'black' spring to mind ;)
IF, big IF, they do come, its not to have the cars on track to race, its more about having pro drivers to help people learn the racing lines.
Another angle on tutoring. I would like it, if i',m in the minority, please tell me, and I'll let them know.
Just trying to help ;)
So we have 20 odd payments. Mike did u shell out? No instant read out of the XPF account.
Do you want me to ask the Lancer boys along? I do realise that we have a full list if everyone pays up.
I transferred the cash Friday so it should be showing on the XPF account if its cleared.
If you do ask the MLR chaps you could always up it to a 10 car day if the numbers are there. I'm sure folk will pay up soon, perhaps an email reminder suggesting when you would like payments in would help.
Mike:cool:
We have 22 paid up attendees.
The price has not yet risen on Paypal.
There are only 14 places left - I suggest you should post your cheque now if you don't want to be disappointed.
I'll invite some Lancer boys at the end of the week.
Jerry
donegali
02-06-2004, 14:25
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
The price has not yet risen on Paypal.
Where can I find the PayPal details Jerry?
Jon,
Here's the page: http://www.xpower-mg.com/CastleCombe2004Aug.htm
Jerry
Just sent you a PM, can you assist?
Eddie
Bit of free advise
If like me you have a noisy exhaust system you run the risk of not passing the noise test at Castle Combe, they have a 100db at 4000rpm limit, mine was 101db and they wouldn’t allow me to run.
The marshals will point you towards the tuning shop situated near the entrance of the track, they can supply a baffle that fits either inside or over your tail pipe (50 pounds) but you will need to drill holes into your nice shiny tail pipe to secure it.
I was tempted just to get out on the track but didn’t want to drill holes in my tail pipe or pay 50 pounds for the privilege.
I have made one of these baffles and it cost me 0 pounds and you don’t need to drill holes in you tail pipe.
Pop down to you local exhaust centre (kwick fit), they will have a skip full of old exhaust systems. Find a system that uses a centre section as this is the piece you need, choose one that will fit inside your tail pipe, try and find one that will nearly fit or has maximum ¼ inch gap all round. The bore diameter through the new baffle must be as close to the one in your back box.
Ok, if your lucky enough to have got this far the rest is easy
Cut the baffle from the centre section you have found
I left a small amount of exhaust pipe on one end (2-3 inches) that inserts inside the baffle of my back box and cut the other end off flush.
Insert the new baffle into your tail pipe using the 2-3 inches you left on as a guide, this should slide into your back box baffle and keeps everything central.
Find 2 jubilee clamps that will fit the diameter of the new baffle and your tail pipe
Find 2 strips of flat metal to connect the new baffle to the tail pipe
Clamp down the 2 pieces of flat metal strip onto the tail pipe opposite each other.
Make sure the new baffle is pushed as far in as possible and clamp down the other ends of the flat metal strips onto the new baffle with the second jubilee clamp.
This has significantly reduced the noise plus I only have holes where they are supposed to be, I also saved 50 pounds.
180 Boy
Sounds like an interesting solution to the problem. I am sure that many would be interested to see what it looks like. Any pictures?
PorkMeister
02-06-2004, 17:17
....the Pork Meisters are gathering pace and track domination will be ours...:hammerhea
the PorkMeister
Originally posted by JLD
Sounds like an interesting solution to the problem. I am sure that many would be interested to see what it looks like. Any pictures?
John
It's for the track, it don't look pretty mate but neither does the one you pay 50 pounds for.
It works and can be fitted/removed trackside, next trip back to the uk I will take a few pics
180 Boy
donegali
02-06-2004, 17:42
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
Jon,
Here's the page: http://www.xpower-mg.com/CastleCombe2004Aug.htm
Thanks Jerry, payment made :)
Noted so we have 24 up for it. 12 more to go!
Originally posted by 180 boy
John
It's for the track, it don't look pretty mate but neither does the one you pay 50 pounds for.
180 Boy
they don't look great, the ones I saw on scooby's looked like strap on d!ld8's! uhum uhum!! lol
Originally posted by ZT999
they don't look great, the ones I saw on scooby's looked like strap on d!ld8's! uhum uhum!! lol
Now I didn't think of that, maybe, just maybe I could,,,,
LOL
Eddie
Just payed via Paypal.
Joe
JP1 thanks
and John Brewer has also paid by Paypal.
The price by paypal will be increased tonight as outlined when the day was set up.
Nine places left!
Originally posted by 180 boy
Bit of free advise
If like me you have a noisy exhaust system you run the risk of not passing the noise test at Castle Combe, they have a 100db at 4000rpm limit, mine was 101db and they wouldn’t allow me to run.
That was shame, i wanted to see you out on track last time.
I'm very fortunate in that i fabricated my entire exhaust system myself, meaning that i was able ta make 2 silencers - 1 small Formula 3 sized silencer for the road/non-noise tested venues and a huge trackday silencer. these are interchangable in about 5 minutes so i just pop the big one on for combe.
Having said that, it made 99dB last time (10dB up on last year!) so i was very close to the limit. I've re-packed it now though so all should be good for august.
A simple device such as you suggested is a very good invention for trackday use. As you said, who cares what it looks like as long as it enables you to get on track. fair play, and i look forward to seeing you out there next time.
Am I too late again? Been away, but really want to go to Castle Combe. Can you let me know, and I'll have a cheque in the post for you straight away!!!! Thanks
No, not too late - get that cheque in the post ASAP. We have a long list of interested parties.
This is a very cheap day and will propably be the last day XPF ever do as a trackday in 2004.
I'll think you find this is one of the cheapest trackdays you will ever do (on a proper track).
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
... and will propably be the last day XPF ever do as a trackday
Why is this then J?
Because it's always a struggle to fill it, unless things change.
NB: Ask yourself who meats the shortfall - ME or and BEV {as XPF doesn't have the funds}?
Finally, for this day tell your friends about the CC trackday that costs only £135, the cheapest CC trackday in the country.
PSS: I just don't understand why the MGF crowd don't join in.
Why is it a struggle to fill Jerry, we're nearly there and its only the start of June, we haven't even advertised this one, have we ?? What shortfall do you need to meet, we had excess on the last one which paid for lunch ?
Have you been on the pop or is it just a bad day ?
You, Bev, Debs have done a cracking job with this and the previous day in April which was a huge success even with the rain.
Unless the PLI situation kills us I don't see the issue. Have another drink and chill out old boy
Mike :cool: :beerchug
Originally posted by MikeH
Why is it a struggle to fill Jerry, we're nearly there and its only the start of June, we haven't even advertised this one, have we ?? What shortfall do you need to meet, we had excess on the last one which paid for lunch ?
Have you been on the pop or is it just a bad day ?
You, Bev, Debs have done a cracking job with this and the previous day in April which was a huge success even with the rain.
Unless the PLI situation kills us I don't see the issue. Have another drink and chill out old boy
Mike :cool: :beerchug
PLI, Pop, bad day, this seems beyond me. Jerry I didn't realise that you were under so much pressure.
J as you said why don't many MGF/TF boys hang out on this track day, come to think of it why isn't there many on this forum compared to zeds?
More to the point why aren't there 90% MGR's on this day, afterall it is supposed to be an MGR forum, isn't it ?
Kev there are quite a few F'ers in their own forum but they rarely venture out to say hello just incase the brash Zed boys upset their sensibilities :D ;)
We have had a few F'ers with us before, but they do tend to like to do purely MG days which are OK, but its nice to mix it every now and again too :)
I don't have much choice about mixing it, there aren't many 968s to mix it with ! so I'm still here with my buddies :cool:
Mike
Originally posted by MikeH
More to the point why aren't there 90% MGR's on this day, afterall it is supposed to be an MGR forum, isn't it ?
Kev there are quite a few F'ers in their own forum but they rarely venture out to say hello just incase the brash Zed boys upset their sensibilities :D ;)
We have had a few F'ers with us before, but they do tend to like to do purely MG days which are OK, but its nice to mix it every now and again too :)
I don't have much choice about mixing it, there aren't many 968s to mix it with ! so I'm still here with my buddies :cool:
Mike
Nice one m8, great to see that you are still prepared to mix it with us common lot and not the snobs in a Porsche forum.lol
Snobs ....some of the PCGB Forum definately, but the 968 lads are a sound bunch of guys some of which are coming to Combe with us so you can see for yourself, we're all petrol heads at the end of the day whether its Pugs, VX's, MG's,Porkers, Mitsi's or whatever who gives a sh.. its all about having the crack.
Interestingly talking to some of the 968 lads, quite a few of them have had or still have MG's in their garages, so there must be something in it.
Sorry I'm wandering way off topic...time for bed catch you later.
Now come on folks only a few places left lets get paid up and ready for action ;)
Mike :cool:
Originally posted by MikeH
Snobs ....some of the PCGB Forum definately, but the 968 lads are a sound bunch of guys some of which are coming to Combe with us so you can see for yourself, we're all petrol heads at the end of the day whether its Pugs, VX's, MG's,Porkers, Mitsi's or whatever who gives a sh.. its all about having the crack.
Interestingly talking to some of the 968 lads, quite a few of them have had or still have MG's in their garages, so there must be something in it.
Sorry I'm wandering way off topic...time for bed catch you later.
Now come on folks only a few places left lets get paid up and ready for action ;)
Mike :cool:
I can imagine the 968 lads to be completely different to the Carrera boys. Will chat with them at CC.
BeverleyM
07-06-2004, 09:51
Trouble filling it ???
News to me :confused:
Managed to persuade an MGB driver to come along yesterday!
PorkMeister
07-06-2004, 15:30
....the 'VW van based' cars are on there way......just remember to use your RIGHT indicator when we are coming past http://www.computerpannen.com/cwm/cwm/cwm/eek2.gif
the PorkMeister
Good stuff - be great to see you - any more for any more? :)
Please make your payments to www.xpowerforums.com/shop £135.
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Thanks for the chques from Eddie and Kyriacos
BeverleyM
11-06-2004, 16:36
I've added another name to the list - Karl Pettit, a customer with a BMW E30. :rockon:
Karl thanks for the payment :)
We have only 5 places left.
You need to move fast if you want a place.
Does that allow for the place sold through the shop last week?
Yep Tony - only 5 places left!
Cheque from Christian Slade - Clio Cup.
Five places left! Better hurry you as the circuit will need paying by mid July! List will then close.
NB: No refunds can be undertaken!
DaveN in another Porsche CS (full M030 spec) has just sent you a Paypal payment Jerry.
Mike:cool:
Guys,
Just to let you know I will probably be using a Clio 16v and not my MGB on this track day.
Thanks
Joe
DaveN's payment recieved via the shop.
Cool, I've added his name to the list so now there is only 4 places people hurry up if you want in ;)
JP I've changed your motor too
Mike:cool:
Thanks Mike, only four places left in what could be the last XPF/Leda track day.
You know it makes sense................
Jerry
So I will ask?
Why what could be the last XPF/Leda day?
Don't follow
Eddie :confused:
I have no intentions of organising any more trackdays, because of the low MG turnout. However, I know LEDA (Beverley) may want to.
We still have 4 places left on this very economical day! You won't get a cheaper day at Combe.
BeverleyM
29-06-2004, 09:15
Sorry for the lack of input from me recently.
Jerry is quite right, I would love to do more trackdays, and I completely understand why Jerry might not want to.
I've really got to concentrate on Leda right now, but you'll all be the first to know when I've got some news.
See you all in August (if not before)
Turbo Head
01-07-2004, 13:23
Cheque in the post today, looking forward to this, I have a few mods, planned and the VX should have at least 230 bhp on tap by then and should be on sticky Yokohama A048's as well.
:beerchug
Colin Porter
BeverleyM
01-07-2004, 13:38
Booked my hotel room today :rockon:
230bhp in a go-cart what is the motor industry coming too, be putting V6 engines into Rover 45’s next
;)
180 Boy
Welcome Colin,
Castle Combe have asked for the final payment. So we need straggles to join in now!
Only wish I could, but will be in Majorca at that time.
I'll be needing somewhere around the end of summer to see what this Rover 25 will do.;)
Ill give it another go if theres any places left?
Really enjoyed the last one but Id be praying for dry weather!
Excellent we have 33 places sold and 3 left. So can squeeze a fine V8 powered machine in!
Originally posted by V8bloke
Really enjoyed the last one but Id be praying for dry weather!
I think that goes for all of us ;)
Originally posted by V8bloke
Ill give it another go if theres any places left?
Really enjoyed the last one but Id be praying for dry weather!
Geoff, would probably like a tour of the beast if that's possible, he said he'd probably try and make it along this time as the Kids are at home all day with him.
I've told him as much as I can remember from previous occasions.( not very much normally)
Just a quick one I need to contact Colin but have no No for him .
I have sent him a pm but don't know how often he visits the forum. So if any one can help would you pm me please.
Thax
Turbo Head
03-07-2004, 22:20
I don't seem to be getting my pm's for some reason. My e-mail is colinporter@ukgateway.net
Jerry/Max/Beverley,
Is there room for another clio 16v? I will pay via paypal asap if you let me know.
Joe
Of course there is - 16v Clio more than welcome.
With V8 bloke's cheque we are full.
Does anyone have a link for paypal? My computer isn't opening up the pages fully.
Joe
Joe,
Aplogies - to safeguard we didn't over sell the last few places were in the SHOP and they all were sold. :)
I'll get Tony Palmer to add it to the SHOP again.
Link will be www.xpowerforums.com/shop or you can us the NOCHEX link on this page - http://www.xpower-mg.com/WSR.htm
Joe, your already down on the list with a Clio are you driving two :D or this another compardre we've not met ? ;)
Jerry as a thought on the organisation on the day we ought to make sure we get everyone to use two lanes for queing like we did at Kernahans last time, it seemed to move the cars through much more smoothly than one big line.
Mike :cool:
Mike,
It's a second clio. I will pay as soon as the paypal link is back.
Add BenR - Clio 16v to the list when you receive my payment.
Joe
1 place now added to the shop.
Payment recieved Joe. :)
Jerry, I also have a cheque from Ben Jackson, who reserved a place through the shop last week.
BeverleyM
07-07-2004, 08:58
Cool.
So now we all pray for sunshine :lol:
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Sun wants to shine, I'm taking the first 2 weeks in August off work, will be in the UK though racing the 200, 1st Aug Red Line TOTB, 6,7,8 Aug USC at Pod then 12 Aug our track day. Don't think I could be that unlucky and have rain for all the events?
180 Boy
8 car day instead Jerry ? , you suggested if we got 40 it was a possibility.
Mike:cool:
RSMZS180
07-07-2004, 22:45
Well I will be attending but not in my zs as first envisaged.
Think I will have to make do with a 04 E46 M3:p
Are you allowed to drive round the track with the roof down?
Should be a fun day..
Hope the sun stays out this time,as it was a bit wet last time.
Cant wait now, the list is looking very exciting, and definitely mixed.
George
If you drive an open car - you will need a full face helmet (that's it).
Mike - will see what the cost is for a 40 car day. Only need to sell 3 more places.
Georgie boy, an E46 M3 convertible how you gonna justify that when your a Rover man ? go on bring a Zed or a T16 down they're a bit thin on the ground as it is this time.
Mike :cool:
RSMZS180
08-07-2004, 18:30
Im sure my customers will be upholding the t16 and zed department.Im not only bringing the M3,got a coupe turbo to play with as well if the track people let me drive more than one car.
want to see how a german pimp car behaves with all the trimmings!
Still think my old zs with its nitrous on would give it a good run!!
George
Mike
He forgot to mention the T16 turbo he’s building for me, I’m sure he will want a go in that on the day ;)
Eddie
doverman
08-07-2004, 20:56
got a coupe turbo to play with as well
Which coupe turbo is that then George?
Dov
RSMZS180
08-07-2004, 21:17
A small nippy blue one ;)
George
New to the forum Dov...
Welcome
The only proviso on the day is that all cars must be road legal. Which means - taxed and MOT'd, using road tyres and meet a noise test.
Noise is measured at 4500 rpm and is a max of 100db.
Originally posted by Jerry Flint
The only proviso on the day is that all cars must be road legal. Which means - taxed and MOT'd, using road tyres and meet a noise test.
Noise is measured at 4500 rpm and is a max of 100db.
I no :D
If the 260 isn't ready by then can I take my sprinter??? tho I may have difficulty meeting the noise test as I dont think it will reach 4500rpm as it seems to top out at 4200:D
BeverleyM
11-07-2004, 11:53
Jon,
I'm really sorry to hear about this. I hope you will change your mind about the track day, it will be nice to see you again.
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