Just back from Combe!!
08-07-2012, 06:43 PM
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,we are not on a screamer ,we actually think we would have been quieter with out the muffler we had to fit for the noise test,we was hitting the rev cut at 8k in 4th just at the turn on the main straight in the area where the escos crashed
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08-07-2012, 07:14 PM
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He was running a set of slicks on the front,
I see him queing up to get on track, I did have a joke with the driver about them being fitted and he laughed and told me it would be fine!
Pretty certain it was a mk6 also? Had 2 orange wheels at one point
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08-07-2012, 08:11 PM
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Indeed!
Was slow as hell over a whole lap, but that was blatantly just a combination of taking it steady and the terrible conditions, when its used in anger its going to be utterly mental judging by how well it goes in the couple of places he did give it a bootfull.
EPIC car, I properly love it!
Was slow as hell over a whole lap, but that was blatantly just a combination of taking it steady and the terrible conditions, when its used in anger its going to be utterly mental judging by how well it goes in the couple of places he did give it a bootfull.
EPIC car, I properly love it!
that was my first time on that track and i havent got much track experience anyway so it was a bit of a learning curve. should of give the car to you to do a lap, would of looked a bit more impressive then lol.
08-07-2012, 10:00 PM
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The guy in the white fiesta from up north was the hero of the day for me.. Proper fast even in the wet. Dunno what tyres he was using, but they were good! Lol
09-07-2012, 07:07 AM
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The one that tried to drift and nearly wiped another mx5 out at the same time 
get yourself some clear track if you want to put a show on 
Did notice after dinner a few people got caught up in the moment of the MK2 drifting but came up well short when they tried.
Noticed a lad in what looked like a base model Fiesta plod round all day at his own pace, stayed out of everyone's way and still had as much fun
proper track etiquette.
get yourself some clear track if you want to put a show on Did notice after dinner a few people got caught up in the moment of the MK2 drifting but came up well short when they tried.
Noticed a lad in what looked like a base model Fiesta plod round all day at his own pace, stayed out of everyone's way and still had as much fun
proper track etiquette.here is the MX5 caught in the action
09-07-2012, 08:29 AM
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I just think it was great that despite the lack of grip you still got out there and used it, a lot of people would have just bottled it totally given the amount of time and effort and money it must owe you.
You on track with it at ford fair?
09-07-2012, 08:32 AM
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we are not on a screamer ,we actually think we would have been quieter with out the muffler we had to fit for the noise test,we was hitting the rev cut at 8k in 4th just at the turn on the main straight in the area where the escos crashed
Blatantly going to need an extra box or two in the exhaust then.
09-07-2012, 03:52 PM
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Nice meeting you too mate, cant wait to see it used in anger, its not me it needs behind the wheel though its someone like andy gallacher, lol
I just think it was great that despite the lack of grip you still got out there and used it, a lot of people would have just bottled it totally given the amount of time and effort and money it must owe you.
You on track with it at ford fair?
I just think it was great that despite the lack of grip you still got out there and used it, a lot of people would have just bottled it totally given the amount of time and effort and money it must owe you.
You on track with it at ford fair?
, tape in car had run out on 5th session half way through 
, when it's cheaper
09-07-2012, 10:39 PM
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I was using DUNLOP SP Wets, great tyre for those conditions
I was using an incar camera , but unbelievabley the memory card has failed, so cant show how well the car was going in the morning in the very wet conditions
As Sinbad has said, I also won a couple of trophies, so thanks to RS Combe organisers for that
09-07-2012, 10:45 PM
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Thanks for that mate
I was using DUNLOP SP Wets, great tyre for those conditions
I was using an incar camera , but unbelievabley the memory card has failed, so cant show how well the car was going in the morning in the very wet conditions
As Sinbad has said, I also won a couple of trophies, so thanks to RS Combe organisers for that
I was using DUNLOP SP Wets, great tyre for those conditions
I was using an incar camera , but unbelievabley the memory card has failed, so cant show how well the car was going in the morning in the very wet conditions
As Sinbad has said, I also won a couple of trophies, so thanks to RS Combe organisers for that
well done mate, you looked to be enjoying it.Weather down South rocks
09-07-2012, 10:53 PM
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Luke my first time at Combe, very very quick track
I was on the limiter in 5th going up the long straight towards Quarry , so maybe have struggled for gearing in the dry, so maybe suited me better being a bit wet
First time Ive used the wets too, unbelievable the grip they give you, but easy to get overconfident, I was sideways into Folly a couple of times in 4th gear
Enjoyed my day despite having an issue with the car in the afternoon which meant my day was finished early, but still enjoyed the experience of a new track
Roll on Ford Fair
I was on the limiter in 5th going up the long straight towards Quarry , so maybe have struggled for gearing in the dry, so maybe suited me better being a bit wet
First time Ive used the wets too, unbelievable the grip they give you, but easy to get overconfident, I was sideways into Folly a couple of times in 4th gear
Enjoyed my day despite having an issue with the car in the afternoon which meant my day was finished early, but still enjoyed the experience of a new track
Roll on Ford Fair
09-07-2012, 10:59 PM
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Luke my first time at Combe, very very quick track
I was on the limiter in 5th going up the long straight towards Quarry , so maybe have struggled for gearing in the dry, so maybe suited me better being a bit wet
First time Ive used the wets too, unbelievable the grip they give you, but easy to get overconfident, I was sideways into Folly a couple of times in 4th gear
Enjoyed my day despite having an issue with the car in the afternoon which meant my day was finished early, but still enjoyed the experience of a new track
Roll on Ford Fair
I was on the limiter in 5th going up the long straight towards Quarry , so maybe have struggled for gearing in the dry, so maybe suited me better being a bit wet
First time Ive used the wets too, unbelievable the grip they give you, but easy to get overconfident, I was sideways into Folly a couple of times in 4th gear
Enjoyed my day despite having an issue with the car in the afternoon which meant my day was finished early, but still enjoyed the experience of a new track
Roll on Ford Fair
I enjoyed watching you and your boys. I was impressed with the speed you and Spiky also were running at when the track was wet. Set of those tyres are a must, I was shocked at how soft they were when you pulled in. :respect:
What happened to yours, I saw you pull in the infield along the straight?
Yes Ford Fair will be a good day i'm looking forward to it.
It will no doubt be wet so I best get some Dunlops
09-07-2012, 11:06 PM
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Hello guys! Just joined this site! I was driving the megenta mk6 escort gti! It's a standard 2.0 zetec with d cat an a k+n filter! It made 128bhp on the rollers last wk an we only payed 50quid for the engine!
09-07-2012, 11:11 PM
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I had a bit of an issue with the quaife gearbox, I was chasing the red EVO 8 down towards Folly and when I went for 5th it wasnt there, then wouldnt find nuetral, think its an issue with the internal linkage of the box, as there was no signs of a problem before it failed
Got to get a set of wets Luke, I was doing a rain dance everytime i went out, Ive been using Dunlop SP slicks as well, and theyre very good too, although needs a lap or two to get some heat in them
Got to get a set of wets Luke, I was doing a rain dance everytime i went out, Ive been using Dunlop SP slicks as well, and theyre very good too, although needs a lap or two to get some heat in them
10-07-2012, 07:28 PM
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Lol my mate was driving then but I was stood by the carlube bridge watching and laffing at him! I had a similar moment out the back with a slow moving scooby! Yea thw car held up well! Could hardly get it in 1st or 2nd mid afternoon an the steering was out a quarter of a turn by the end of the day! But she's gud to go again! Hopefully going to do fordfair aswel! Come say hello if u c us!