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Old 05-02-2009, 06:58 PM
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Default Bedford RSOC trackday

2 questions:

Who's going?

Who's ready ?
Old 05-02-2009, 06:59 PM
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yes to both
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Me and the wife.

Using her 1.8 16v Astra so only needs tyres pressures, fuel and fluid check on the day...lol


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im going not even close to ready
Old 05-02-2009, 07:06 PM
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Not just me not ready then...

Brakes are in pieces and the cam belt is only half off the engine so far lol
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im spectating
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
im spectating


dont think spectators are allowed in the pits?
Old 05-02-2009, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiky
dont think spectators are allowed in the pits?
really what about if im going out in some cars ?
Old 05-02-2009, 07:11 PM
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im waiting for a new exhaust manifold to be made, new downpipe and mapping lol
Old 05-02-2009, 07:11 PM
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Yes to both !


Just need to give H98 a wash
Old 05-02-2009, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
really what about if im going out in some cars ?

then thats fine from what i know to get into the pits to spectate you have to buy a passenger band, so if your getting one it aint a problem
Old 05-02-2009, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by sbd16v
then thats fine from what i know to get into the pits to spectate you have to buy a passenger band, so if your getting one it aint a problem
thats brill then how much are passenger bands ?
Old 05-02-2009, 07:16 PM
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about Ł25 iirc
Old 05-02-2009, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
really what about if im going out in some cars ?

drivers and passengers was always the rule for bedford, due to amount of people are insured
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jeez thats alot more than normal trackdays, guess it will be wortf it
Old 05-02-2009, 07:22 PM
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Maximum of 250 people on site is the insurance rule
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
jeez thats alot more than normal trackdays, guess it will be wortf it

if your lucky you might get a ride in a old vauxhall
Old 05-02-2009, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by sbd16v
if your lucky you might get a ride in a old vauxhall

will it pull me
Old 05-02-2009, 07:26 PM
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i read on mike Rs post you are 100kgs

unfortunatly there is a weight limit for my passengers

70kgs MAX

i have to do this else i dont stand a fooking chance











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Old 05-02-2009, 07:40 PM
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You dont stand a chance anyway Spikey!
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Originally Posted by AlexF
You dont stand a chance anyway Spikey!

i know
Old 05-02-2009, 07:42 PM
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I mean how are you going keep up with a yellow banananana boat?
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Originally Posted by AlexF
I mean how are you going keep up with a yellow banananana boat?

lol.... going to fun trying
Old 05-02-2009, 07:45 PM
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I kinda think your going to come fly past matey LOL
Old 05-02-2009, 07:50 PM
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Smile track day

i'll be there .... taking my bmw touring... my cossie failed on noise levels last year..... kicked off straight away. beemer is almost silent so hopefully will be able to play... as long as it makes it...
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if i can finance it i'll go and see if i can break it??
Old 06-02-2009, 07:13 AM
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im going to spectate. i went last year and they didnt stop me going in the pits.
i'll be suprised if there was 250 there anyway tbh.there werent last year.

hopefully i can get a ride out or two.

jimbo,may catch up with you there then
Old 06-02-2009, 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Cossie Helen
Yes to both !


Just need to give H98 a wash
Who washed it


Another job well done DAVE !!
Old 06-02-2009, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by RS500/364
Who washed it


Another job well done DAVE !!

Come to think about it l do need to do some work on it, totally forgot about the exhaust needs sorting
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Booked but not ready yet!
Old 06-02-2009, 08:08 AM
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You wont get out on track with out the right wrist band....

Its not a spectator venue - don't turn up and cause issues please guys! Theres enough of them with sound levels anyway

Alex
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Originally Posted by Its Dave
Come to think about it l do need to do some work on it, totally forgot about the exhaust needs sorting

I know what you will be doing this weekend then
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Originally Posted by Cossie Helen
I know what you will be doing this weekend then

Working on YUM'S wiring loom, l can show you where the spanners are
Old 06-02-2009, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Its Dave
Working on YUM'S wiring loom, l can show you where the spanners are


Thats fine with me, need to be more independant with the car so I don't have to lean on you for help
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booked but no car and probably wont have 1 either. should i have had confurmation though the post. i had a email but nothing that i could take on the day to prove that i've paid?
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Booked and Paid, and taking my Audi.

Am I ready?

Jobs List
Modify and fit strut brace
Fit new drop links
Have alignment adjusted
Fit new brake pad retaining springs
Adjust quickshift
Pick up, paint and fit track wheels
Oil change
Fit new spark plugs
Check fluids and tyre pressures

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I'm going...

Car isn't.
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Cars ready. Weirdly though I have ABSOLUTELY no interest whatsoever in going?!?!!?
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why not Lee. Unlike you to say that mate
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Originally Posted by Spiky
i read on mike Rs post you are 100kgs

unfortunatly there is a weight limit for my passengers

70kgs MAX

i have to do this else i dont stand a fooking chance











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And the rest! They weighed him the other day and he is nigh on 120kg .


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