OFFICIAL DONINGTON TODAY THREAD
29-12-2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Alg1k
Originally Posted by Gav Diamond
Had a wicked day 
Daz, what can i say, loved watching you every time you was out
Also daz my mate said you made his day with the fire work show/drift over-taking move of the truck on the M42.
He was in the matt black Mk1 Jetta that let you in 
Daz, what can i say, loved watching you every time you was out
Also daz my mate said you made his day with the fire work show/drift over-taking move of the truck on the M42.
He was in the matt black Mk1 Jetta that let you in
M42 drifting
Whens the next one
Lindsy you have first pass ride ...
29-12-2006, 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Gav Diamond
Originally Posted by Alg1k
Originally Posted by Gav Diamond
Had a wicked day
Daz, what can i say, loved watching you every time you was out
Also daz my mate said you made his day with the fire work show/drift over-taking move of the truck on the M42.
He was in the matt black Mk1 Jetta that let you in
Daz, what can i say, loved watching you every time you was out
Also daz my mate said you made his day with the fire work show/drift over-taking move of the truck on the M42.
He was in the matt black Mk1 Jetta that let you in
M42 drifting
Whens the next one
Lindsy you have first pass ride ...
29-12-2006, 05:44 PM
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Re: OFFICIAL DONNINGTON TODAY THREAD
Originally Posted by Nickymi2
Originally Posted by Shings
Just to save there being a million other threads with pics and accounts of the excitment..
Pissing it down this morning, wet track through out- very greesy and scary.
So erm.. Daz's dolly is certainly noisey and fucking scary in the wet.-Pics of it side ways coming up.
Andy_RS 500 many thanks for the ride out as usual- Top car, properly prepared and F'in fast.
Lee 21 turbo- I have a new found affection for R21's- most impressive..
TIm/Ollie- nutters. 205's rock.
Dingaling going well-- and side ways--- as too was an N/A one
Plenty of off's and spins left right and centre but I only saw one car damaged and it looked repairable- dark coloured Saff..
Also- 200sx- effortless drifting.. awesome..
Davecos 4x4 going like the clappers as per usual..
Porkies dad??? (was driving the skybus anyway) Had a bit of a chat with him about 205's- nice bloke.
I am sure I'll remember plenty more- pics in a bit..
Jake
Pissing it down this morning, wet track through out- very greesy and scary.
So erm.. Daz's dolly is certainly noisey and fucking scary in the wet.-Pics of it side ways coming up.
Andy_RS 500 many thanks for the ride out as usual- Top car, properly prepared and F'in fast.
Lee 21 turbo- I have a new found affection for R21's- most impressive..
TIm/Ollie- nutters. 205's rock.
Dingaling going well-- and side ways--- as too was an N/A one
Plenty of off's and spins left right and centre but I only saw one car damaged and it looked repairable- dark coloured Saff..
Also- 200sx- effortless drifting.. awesome..
Davecos 4x4 going like the clappers as per usual..
Porkies dad??? (was driving the skybus anyway) Had a bit of a chat with him about 205's- nice bloke.
I am sure I'll remember plenty more- pics in a bit..
Jake
also martin johnsons thing was pants (including the driver) he also never got below a 1 minute 50
that saph which had crashed didnt look too good.. although earlier on another session i did say it looked as if it handles like a bag of nails!
best track car today was the Ex touring car seat timed that at a 1min 30! which is stupidly fast for in the wet
and best fast road/track car has to go to Marco's rs2000 ran faultless all day and looks awesome fun!
29-12-2006, 05:50 PM
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thats it towards at the bottom of all the pictures.. i think someone who was on track at the time said he went off at coppice and slid on the grass?? not sure though
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thats it towards at the bottom of all the pictures.. i think someone who was on track at the time said he went off at coppice and slid on the grass?? not sure though
29-12-2006, 05:50 PM
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First video of the Dolomite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3vlgDuAlWY
Got loads of footage but off to Glasgow for New Year so its gonna have to wait till I'm back.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3vlgDuAlWY
Got loads of footage but off to Glasgow for New Year so its gonna have to wait till I'm back.
29-12-2006, 05:54 PM
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Cool video.. but im very very surprised that he didnt get black flagged straight away because donington are trying to cut down on driving like that!
29-12-2006, 06:06 PM
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Fantastic day and some top driving by most people today, apart from the spinners
Spoke to Dangerous for a smidge (that was me in the black "type R" coat ) and to porkie too
Was so so tempted to pay Ł50 for just the afternoon session but didnt have my drivers license with me
The dolomite, as said, was just crazy and looked a right hoot to be a passenger in!
Here's looking forward to 2007 and more days like today!
Spoke to Dangerous for a smidge (that was me in the black "type R" coat
) and to porkie too Was so so tempted to pay Ł50 for just the afternoon session but didnt have my drivers license with me
The dolomite, as said, was just crazy and looked a right hoot to be a passenger in!
Here's looking forward to 2007 and more days like today!
29-12-2006, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob84
Fantastic day and some top driving by most people today, apart from the spinners
Spoke to Dangerous for a smidge (that was me in the black "type R" coat ) and to porkie too
Was so so tempted to pay Ł50 for just the afternoon session but didnt have my drivers license with me
The dolomite, as said, was just crazy and looked a right hoot to be a passenger in!
Here's looking forward to 2007 and more days like today!
Spoke to Dangerous for a smidge (that was me in the black "type R" coat
) and to porkie too Was so so tempted to pay Ł50 for just the afternoon session but didnt have my drivers license with me
The dolomite, as said, was just crazy and looked a right hoot to be a passenger in!
Here's looking forward to 2007 and more days like today!
You dont need to show your license to go out on track But as we said Its not always a good idea in those conditions wehn you need the car for your everyday transport
29-12-2006, 06:13 PM
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Re: OFFICIAL DONNINGTON TODAY THREAD
Originally Posted by dingy
Originally Posted by Fagin
Thats what 4WD, Toyo T1-R's and proper suspension setup is made for!!!!!
Sounds like a cool day was had by all!
You best tell the people that use that tyre combination for wets then.... as in those professionals that prefer that tyre amongst others for racing in wet conditions.
29-12-2006, 06:14 PM
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Hi peeps
I just like to say the Rs 2000 awesome
since putting the Bilsteins on the front totally change the car
some of you forget that this is Rs2000 only 150bhp if that ,with standard engine/cat/exhaust, gearbox /diff
all i have done is suspension/ ap brakes/ front arms / rose joint beam
thats the lot it good for what it is and showed how good they can be
cant wait untill next time , i am well happy with it
I gave J.C a session in it ,he was quite gob smacked
cheers marco
I just like to say the Rs 2000 awesome
since putting the Bilsteins on the front totally change the car some of you forget that this is Rs2000 only 150bhp if that ,with standard engine/cat/exhaust, gearbox /diff
all i have done is suspension/ ap brakes/ front arms / rose joint beam
thats the lot it good for what it is and showed how good they can be
cant wait untill next time , i am well happy with it
I gave J.C a session in it ,he was quite gob smacked
cheers marco
29-12-2006, 06:18 PM
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Re: OFFICIAL DONNINGTON TODAY THREAD
Originally Posted by Fagin
Originally Posted by dingy
Originally Posted by Fagin
Thats what 4WD, Toyo T1-R's and proper suspension setup is made for!!!!!
Sounds like a cool day was had by all!
You best tell the people that use that tyre combination for wets then.... as in those professionals that prefer that tyre amongst others for racing in wet conditions.
So u can take ya professional advice and smoke it LOL BTW where the fook were you today
to wet for ya
29-12-2006, 06:22 PM
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@ DingyMarco, loved the standard RS hassling everything, you were holding off allsorts down the main straight
I had a peek at your tires in the morning, was that what you used all day and how was the handling compared to other cars you were battling with ?
29-12-2006, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Nickymi2
Cool video.. but im very very surprised that he didnt get black flagged straight away because donington are trying to cut down on driving like that!
29-12-2006, 06:28 PM
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top day despite the weather
shame a lot of sessions were stopped becasue of all the "Heroes" the quality of driving by a select few in the novice sessions was shocking. People need to learn some fucking manners, ESPECIALLY in a novice session full of inexperienced drivers!!!
altho i must admit, i did have a "moment" coming into the pit straight, plus lost it next to melbourne due to a stupid change into 2nd gear with no revs bringing the back round
as for the car, well i was a tad dissapointed with a few things. 1) the brakes would pack up after 2laps, i was getting serious judder. this needs investigating 2) i had no grip to the front, this might just be shonky tyres, but ill get the geometry checked just incase. wasnt helped much by my corner entry speeds and late turn ins tho... but once i geot the steering on earlier and approached the corners slower i was doing much better
shame a lot of sessions were stopped becasue of all the "Heroes" the quality of driving by a select few in the novice sessions was shocking. People need to learn some fucking manners, ESPECIALLY in a novice session full of inexperienced drivers!!!
altho i must admit, i did have a "moment" coming into the pit straight, plus lost it next to melbourne due to a stupid change into 2nd gear with no revs bringing the back round
as for the car, well i was a tad dissapointed with a few things. 1) the brakes would pack up after 2laps, i was getting serious judder. this needs investigating 2) i had no grip to the front, this might just be shonky tyres, but ill get the geometry checked just incase. wasnt helped much by my corner entry speeds and late turn ins tho... but once i geot the steering on earlier and approached the corners slower i was doing much better
29-12-2006, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Alg1k
Originally Posted by Gav Diamond
Had a wicked day
Daz, what can i say, loved watching you every time you was out
Also daz my mate said you made his day with the fire work show/drift over-taking move of the truck on the M42.
He was in the matt black Mk1 Jetta that let you in
Daz, what can i say, loved watching you every time you was out
Also daz my mate said you made his day with the fire work show/drift over-taking move of the truck on the M42.
He was in the matt black Mk1 Jetta that let you in
M42 drifting
Whens the next one
Lindsy you have first pass ride ...
Look forward to it Daz
Dolly looked vicious
29-12-2006, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by marco polo
Hi peeps
I just like to say the Rs 2000 awesome since putting the Bilsteins on the front totally change the car
some of you forget that this is Rs2000 only 150bhp if that ,with standard engine/cat/exhaust, gearbox /diff
all i have done is suspension/ ap brakes/ front arms / rose joint beam
thats the lot it good for what it is and showed how good they can be
cant wait untill next time , i am well happy with it
I gave J.C a session in it ,he was quite gob smacked
cheers marco
I just like to say the Rs 2000 awesome
since putting the Bilsteins on the front totally change the car some of you forget that this is Rs2000 only 150bhp if that ,with standard engine/cat/exhaust, gearbox /diff
all i have done is suspension/ ap brakes/ front arms / rose joint beam
thats the lot it good for what it is and showed how good they can be
cant wait untill next time , i am well happy with it
I gave J.C a session in it ,he was quite gob smacked
cheers marco
Good to see you've everything sorted on it now.
29-12-2006, 07:33 PM
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Re: OFFICIAL DONNINGTON TODAY THREAD
Originally Posted by dingy
Originally Posted by Fagin
Originally Posted by dingy
Originally Posted by Fagin
Thats what 4WD, Toyo T1-R's and proper suspension setup is made for!!!!!
Sounds like a cool day was had by all!
You best tell the people that use that tyre combination for wets then.... as in those professionals that prefer that tyre amongst others for racing in wet conditions.
So u can take ya professional advice and smoke it LOL BTW where the fook were you today
to wet for ya I didnt realise it was a weekday...... even I was at work!
29-12-2006, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyBravo
Great pics
My moving shots came out a little blurry to say the least
My moving shots came out a little blurry to say the least
Moving shoot are easy if the camera is setup right some of mine arnt perfect but im inproving all the time just need more practise but you only get that on track days really.
i set the camera up in manual mode F3.2 and 80ish on the shutter(depends on light), try to get as close to the track/object as poss so you dont have to use to much zoom(only as my lense isnt as powerfull as some of the expense cameras, im using a fuji S5600), pick a point on the track in front of you where the cars are passing about 10m(try and pick out a line on the track or an object so you know when to take the pic) and focus hold the focus and point the camera up track then follow the object/car to the point you have picked and take the photo make sure you follow through and dont stop dead,
you should be taking some better moving photo's then.
Allway take loads of pics and you will have a good chance of getting some good ones.
29-12-2006, 08:28 PM
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Re: OFFICIAL DONNINGTON TODAY THREAD
Originally Posted by Nickymi2
Originally Posted by Shings
Just to save there being a million other threads with pics and accounts of the excitment..
Pissing it down this morning, wet track through out- very greesy and scary.
So erm.. Daz's dolly is certainly noisey and fucking scary in the wet.-Pics of it side ways coming up.
Andy_RS 500 many thanks for the ride out as usual- Top car, properly prepared and F'in fast.
Lee 21 turbo- I have a new found affection for R21's- most impressive..
TIm/Ollie- nutters. 205's rock.
Dingaling going well-- and side ways--- as too was an N/A one
Plenty of off's and spins left right and centre but I only saw one car damaged and it looked repairable- dark coloured Saff..
Also- 200sx- effortless drifting.. awesome..
Davecos 4x4 going like the clappers as per usual..
Porkies dad??? (was driving the skybus anyway) Had a bit of a chat with him about 205's- nice bloke.
I am sure I'll remember plenty more- pics in a bit..
Jake
Pissing it down this morning, wet track through out- very greesy and scary.
So erm.. Daz's dolly is certainly noisey and fucking scary in the wet.-Pics of it side ways coming up.
Andy_RS 500 many thanks for the ride out as usual- Top car, properly prepared and F'in fast.
Lee 21 turbo- I have a new found affection for R21's- most impressive..
TIm/Ollie- nutters. 205's rock.
Dingaling going well-- and side ways--- as too was an N/A one
Plenty of off's and spins left right and centre but I only saw one car damaged and it looked repairable- dark coloured Saff..
Also- 200sx- effortless drifting.. awesome..
Davecos 4x4 going like the clappers as per usual..
Porkies dad??? (was driving the skybus anyway) Had a bit of a chat with him about 205's- nice bloke.
I am sure I'll remember plenty more- pics in a bit..
Jake
also martin johnsons thing was pants (including the driver) he also never got below a 1 minute 50
that saph which had crashed didnt look too good.. although earlier on another session i did say it looked as if it handles like a bag of nails!
best track car today was the Ex touring car seat timed that at a 1min 30! which is stupidly fast for in the wet
and best fast road/track car has to go to Marco's rs2000 ran faultless all day and looks awesome fun!
get your hearing tested as my car suffered all day from a bad missfire allday which we tryed to cure,
and i dont where pants but boxer shorts
29-12-2006, 08:49 PM
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Re: OFFICIAL DONNINGTON TODAY THREAD
Originally Posted by martinrs500labatts
Originally Posted by Nickymi2
Originally Posted by Shings
Just to save there being a million other threads with pics and accounts of the excitment..
Pissing it down this morning, wet track through out- very greesy and scary.
So erm.. Daz's dolly is certainly noisey and fucking scary in the wet.-Pics of it side ways coming up.
Andy_RS 500 many thanks for the ride out as usual- Top car, properly prepared and F'in fast.
Lee 21 turbo- I have a new found affection for R21's- most impressive..
TIm/Ollie- nutters. 205's rock.
Dingaling going well-- and side ways--- as too was an N/A one
Plenty of off's and spins left right and centre but I only saw one car damaged and it looked repairable- dark coloured Saff..
Also- 200sx- effortless drifting.. awesome..
Davecos 4x4 going like the clappers as per usual..
Porkies dad??? (was driving the skybus anyway) Had a bit of a chat with him about 205's- nice bloke.
I am sure I'll remember plenty more- pics in a bit..
Jake
Pissing it down this morning, wet track through out- very greesy and scary.
So erm.. Daz's dolly is certainly noisey and fucking scary in the wet.-Pics of it side ways coming up.
Andy_RS 500 many thanks for the ride out as usual- Top car, properly prepared and F'in fast.
Lee 21 turbo- I have a new found affection for R21's- most impressive..
TIm/Ollie- nutters. 205's rock.
Dingaling going well-- and side ways--- as too was an N/A one
Plenty of off's and spins left right and centre but I only saw one car damaged and it looked repairable- dark coloured Saff..
Also- 200sx- effortless drifting.. awesome..
Davecos 4x4 going like the clappers as per usual..
Porkies dad??? (was driving the skybus anyway) Had a bit of a chat with him about 205's- nice bloke.
I am sure I'll remember plenty more- pics in a bit..
Jake
also martin johnsons thing was pants (including the driver) he also never got below a 1 minute 50
that saph which had crashed didnt look too good.. although earlier on another session i did say it looked as if it handles like a bag of nails!
best track car today was the Ex touring car seat timed that at a 1min 30! which is stupidly fast for in the wet
and best fast road/track car has to go to Marco's rs2000 ran faultless all day and looks awesome fun!
get your hearing tested as my car suffered all day from a bad missfire allday which we tryed to cure,
and i dont where pants but boxer shorts
29-12-2006, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyBravo
@ DingyMarco, loved the standard RS hassling everything, you were holding off allsorts down the main straight
I had a peek at your tires in the morning, was that what you used all day and how was the handling compared to other cars you were battling with ?
hi john
yes i used these tyres all day alot of the other cars were holding me up in the bends
so i just drove around the out side of them it was fun, but like anything else you set the car up for different condtions
marco
29-12-2006, 09:31 PM
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Marco's car was seriously quick today well choosen parts and superb tyres made it bloody quick, will only get better the more you drive it aswell bud.
Today made me realise why i sold the Integra the Saph wasn't as quick through the corners but it was bloody good fun, and alot more rewarding to drive.
Toyo T1-R's where better than i thought and must get a second set of wheels for summer/dry track use with different tyres.
Today made me realise why i sold the Integra the Saph wasn't as quick through the corners but it was bloody good fun, and alot more rewarding to drive.
Toyo T1-R's where better than i thought and must get a second set of wheels for summer/dry track use with different tyres.
29-12-2006, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Nash
Had a top day first track day i the Saph and went alot better than i thought i would tbh. Snapped actuator bracket on the way so was bodged with zip ties, which got me through the day[thanks Martin J], just ment i had to run a little less boost.
Came off at Redgate and slid along the grass for what seemed like a week, but no harm done. Also took a detor down the Melborne loop Other than that just nice getting to know the car a bit more. I know i wasnt very quick but i dont really care tbh had a really good laugh and thats what i went to do.
So many entertaining cars today but the ones that stood out where the 2 MKII's, the 200sx, but the Dolly just made me laugh everytime it came down the pit straight.
Nice to put some names to faces B9 KOS, Trevcoss, The Diva, Sticker Paul and a load more.
P.S. Sorry if held anyone up at any points did try to shift out of the way when ever i could.
Came off at Redgate and slid along the grass for what seemed like a week, but no harm done. Also took a detor down the Melborne loop
Other than that just nice getting to know the car a bit more. I know i wasnt very quick but i dont really care tbh had a really good laugh and thats what i went to do.So many entertaining cars today but the ones that stood out where the 2 MKII's, the 200sx, but the Dolly just made me laugh everytime it came down the pit straight.
Nice to put some names to faces B9 KOS, Trevcoss, The Diva, Sticker Paul and a load more.
P.S. Sorry if held anyone up at any points did try to shift out of the way when ever i could.
Thanks for the interesting line towards the Melbounre Loop and some cool rear view mirror action
Was good to go out in your car and watch mine
