Curborough track day *17th May* *TAKING PAYMENTS*

17th May (Tuesday) we are going to do the sprint track day!!!

Another Curborough day?
It will be in May time!!

Same fun as always and fingers crossed we get a warm day instead of the wash out like last time!!!

im hoping to see the usual suspects there...

but this is going to be open to all on the forum!

it should be the full track like last time also!

Also, this again is a possible...
who would be up for a BBQ at the track (If we are allowed)

saves going to the pub's ect!

This is a great day out guys and a real fun track to blast a coupe round!!!!!

to start the list off..

1. Marco20vt + BBQ + Mrs Marco20vt
2. Mario + BBQ
3. Lashes/Adam/pink boy + BBQ = Mrs Lashes
4.


Thanks

Go on then

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy
6/ Begbie

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy
6/ Begbie
7/ Ecrab

Is this near Brum? If so only a few hours away for me. Would be able to make the first two weekends of the month but working the second two.

Will see what we can do Alan, we are waiting to hear back from the track owners.

Yes its the one near brum. A great little track to test your handling and would be a nice way of testing your current set ups for those going to spa in June.

This is a sprint track for those who have never been and it means there will be only one car on the track at any one time. It is in the middle of a field with very few places you will go off and hit something.

I'd look to come along if I'm not offshore. Anyone else stopping over locally - it's a bit of a treck for me to get there.

I am Coventry born and dragged up. Would also give me a chance of visiting family and friends so will be there if I can make it. Still not picked up my car as waiting for the DVLA to send me a V5 before I can tax her as she is sorn at moment. Odds are my mechanic will not have much chance to do much with her before this as she needs cambelt doing and maybe more so will be standard 20vt, but will still give her a go

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy
6/ Begbie
7/ Ecrab
8) Nigel

We could do with Stan attending, whilst also "evaluating" some speed-detection equipment

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy
6/ Begbie
7/ Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey

OH YES!!

how much do you think it would be to see how fast people clock round the track!!

also, guys/girls/proccy

Who is up for a BBQ?

nothing posh (sorry proccy)
just disposal BBQ's and get burgers and stuff and get cooking at the track?

that way we can keep the fun going all day!!

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy
6/ Begbie
7/ Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM

Marco - we're not allowed to conduct official timing, as that turns the event into a competition and it then falls foul of all sorts of rules. This is why Curborough won't allow use of their own timing equipment.

However, I don't see why a simple speed trap shouldn't be used to clock terminal speeds at the end of the straight

Could we get Barnacle to rustle up something

Point taken!

i did jsut mean a speed trap put in areas to see how fast people are coming into corners ect...

also be good to monitor you Nigel, as you lived at this track for 90% of your life!!
it would be good to see where we are losing speed/ going to slow ect

@ Nobby - God knows what Sir Barnacle would come up with!!!

but i think it would look like this!!


edit, just seen MattM is in on this... this is going to be a fun day

We have too stop for dinner 1 o'clock till 2 o'clock.

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy
6/ Begbie
7/ Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy
6/ Begbie
7/ Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny

Don't make it too soon

We are limited to 25 so hurry hurry people!

The only dates available in May are the 17th and the 31st.

And the cost will be £25 each.

Il come pending date.

Lack of an LSD would see massive oversteer!

Im game though 100% last one looked ace, except the weather!

Chrissy

I can't do the 31st

1/ Marco + bird
2/ mario
3/ little pinky + bird
4/ nobby
5/ proccy
6/ Begbie
7/ Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13. Chrissy
14. Theresa (dependant on date, funds, etc)

May 17th good for me

i say go for the 17th!

Tuesday morning all day event!

Bring on the fun!!!!!

definate for me, as its a choice of Tuesdays - they are my days off..

Just need to buy 2 front tyres and fit brake pads and im ready.

Chrissy

where is dave T??

Bit of a personal question that is Marco.

I divorced him about 18 years ago

LOL

what is whit you!!

you know who i mean T...
God... these female coupe owner... giggady...

Lol

You mean dave_t

He was online this morning, so I'm sure he'll see this thread tomorrow morning, when he has finished his chores

Why do you think I got divorced from 'my Dave'

Lol

LOL! I look away for 5 minutes, and this is the sort of thing that goes on!

I'm not sure I can make this date ... so I haven't committed yet. Also, I thought I'd give Coupes a chance to claim all the spots available ... and if there was still one free then I might take it in my Westie.

So I'm keeping my eye on this thread (not least, to see what T and Marco are saying about me ) and will let you know if I can make it

arr come on Dave!!!

bring the westie down!!

come on!!!!!

Yes, just get your name down Dave, I'm sure most people would like to see you there

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on date, funds, etc)
15) Dave_T (possible)

Oh go on, stick me down - 2nd gear doesn't normally see much action on track so why not

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on date, funds, etc)
15) Dave_T (possible)
16) Hovedan

just spoken to Paul P who is the man behind this!

so a big thanks to Paul!

its going to be £25 each for this event to happen.

Every one happy with that?

Just dandy Marco

You've twisted my arm!

Happy to be "15) Dave_T (possible)"

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on date, funds, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan

p.s Shot gun passenger ride in Dave_T's Westie!

It'll be £25 each if we get the full 25 cars.

If we don't then it'll be more per person.

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello
18) no1topshotta

Great little sprint track this, last time I went round it was about 8 years ago in my mom's metro kensington SE, oh yes....

Depending on date its a date


1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on date, funds, etc)
15) Dave_T (possible)
16) mayzon (depending on date)

fyi date has been confirmed as 17th...

Cheers Marco and Mike

This is happening two weeks after Brooklands and two weeks before Spa

I need to find a third job

Yes please, I couldn't make it last year

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on date, funds, etc)
15) Dave_T (possible)
16) mayzon (depending on date)
17) Fishy_Dave

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello
18) no1topshotta
19) Mayzon
20) Fishy_Dave

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello
18) no1topshotta
19) Mayzon
20) Fishy_Dave
21) Johnnybravoturbo

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello
18) no1topshotta
19) Mayzon
20) Fishy_Dave
21) Johnnybravoturbo
22) AlanC

Was expecting it to be at the weekend. Will be great to meet you all.

I would like it too have been a weekend but there fully booked.

Be great to see you Alan.

Oh like that is it Paul.

Trying to make out it won't be good to see me??

Such a

Lol I'm looking forward to seeing everyone but I've never met Alan before.

Think you hurt his feelings Paul....

.....pist.... Promise him a hug and he will be ok again!!!

has anyone got the postcode, Can only find one nearish,.



Chrissy,

Curborough Sprint Track website

http://www.curborough.co.uk/curbmain.htm

Dam dave beat me to it!!!

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello
18) no1topshotta
19) Mayzon
20) Fishy_Dave
21) Johnnybravoturbo
22) AlanC
23) Stefano_Cirillo

Come on mario's face only a few more places and we can start taking payment!!!

This is very GAY lol

Chrissy

i know but what the hell!!
it made me laugh!!!

Seriously Marco?

Yep

Keep this thread on topic

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello
18) no1topshotta
19) Mayzon
20) Fishy_Dave
21) Johnnybravoturbo
22) AlanC
23) Stefano_Cirillo

Be great to see you Alan. [/quote]

Wonder if you think the same after you do meet me

Will need a few tips as have never done a track day of any sort before I drive so slow that I have never had any points on my licence

simple, put your foot down, brake, indicate like mario, and enjoy your self!!

thats it mate!!

its all about fun!

Its too late now Paul.

You cannot back track.

What is done is done.

Just take your time, its a short track, you do two laps on your own with no other cars on there and then you come back in. Each time you go out you can put your foot down a bit more.

Last time was my first time... one bit of advice... when you approach the very first corner dont indicate left as you will never hear the end of it

Let me correct this for you...


Alan will never have it mentioned s i dont know him well enough to rip the pee out of him!!!

but tbh... it does not not matter... i would rip any one for laugh!!

So is the first corner a right?

Also dont forget you need to be facing the correct way when on the very first straight just before the first corner



Is that Marco.... ooops

Ok we need a few more people and we will start taking Payments

hey, i may have spun.....

but...

but...

hwhat the hell, i had fun that day!

Mario, Who set the fastest lap in your coupe??
was it you?? Nope...
was it Nick? ....Nope...
was it me?

i will let you answer that!

Ha ha grudge match boys !

I am not going to rip the pee. Looks as though there will be pics taken when I spin off. Fill your boots with me still though. Turning up in a porto BTW do we need to wear helmets? Have not picked my coupe up yet, but from when I had one years ago I remember hardly having any headroom.

You do not require helmets for curborough
Its not competative

Please send your payments by BANK TRANSFER ONLY



NO MORE THAN 25 PEOPLE
Few Places Left...
Those who havent paid by the end of April will have their place given to anyone on the reserves list if we have reached 25 capacity

Once you have paid please mark yourself as PAID on the list below:

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello
18) no1topshotta
19) Mayzon
20) Fishy_Dave
21) Johnnybravoturbo
22) AlanC
23) Stefano_Cirillo

Reserves / Maybe

1)
2)

And remember, folks, you only need a 16v to beat Marco...

ooooo sounds like a threat!! will be like being savaged by a wet lettuce

not this time Neil... not this time!
Oh also, you have pm/phone call!

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Jonny
13) Chrissy
14) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
15) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
16) Hovedan
17) Nello
18) no1topshotta
19) Mayzon
20) Fishy_Dave
21) Johnnybravoturbo
22) AlanC Paid
23) Stefano_Cirillo

Reserves / Maybe

1)
2)

Two things. Had to put in name for account money was going to, so put Curborough. Also, it is the end of the month in a day and a half. Are you normally this quick in wanting booking fees?

AlanC so sorry!
In my haste I wrote end of the month. What I actually meant was end of April... Were not that harsh

Not a problem. Good to pay early. With the price of fuel going up so much these days it could cost me more in fuel for the day than the car is worth

Please send your payments by BANK TRANSFER ONLY



NO MORE THAN 25 PEOPLE
Few Places Left...
Those who havent paid by the end of April will have their place given to anyone on the reserves list if we have reached 25 capacity

Once you have paid please mark yourself as PAID on the list below:

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) nobby
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
15) Hovedan
16) Nello
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnybravoturbo
21) AlanC
22) Stefano_Cirillo

Reserves / Maybe

1)
2)

Can't do a weekday, so I've taken myself off Have fun

Yep would have loved the battle of the kit cars vs Coops Even raining and not driving like last time, it was great fun.

Bugger Bugger Bugger. I'm on a training course all that week So chapsters, gonna have to pull out.

Please send your payments by BANK TRANSFER ONLY



NO MORE THAN 25 PEOPLE
Few Places Left...
Those who havent paid by the end of April will have their place given to anyone on the reserves list if we have reached 25 capacity

Once you have paid please mark yourself as PAID on the list below:

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
15) Hovedan
16) Nello
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnybravoturbo
21) AlanC - PAID
22)

Reserves / Maybe

1)
2)

Mmmmmm did that a bit wrong. My paid bit had gone. I take it I do not have to pay again each time it goes missing

fixed

Please send your payments by BANK TRANSFER ONLY



NO MORE THAN 25 PEOPLE
Few Places Left...
Those who havent paid by the end of April will have their place given to anyone on the reserves list if we have reached 25 capacity

Once you have paid please mark yourself as PAID on the list below:

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
15) Hovedan
16) Nello
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnybravoturbo
21) AlanC - PAID
22)

Reserves / Maybe

1)
2)

Ah such a shame

Ok I'm in.
It would be rude not to !!

Note to self; Get some new tyres


Ecrab get your beer money ready

Ok - so really geared up for this!

Bought some very shite tyres as im skint!, Nankangs! That'll be some epic oversteer into hedges...

Also fitted a short shift so changes should be sweet..

Thought i'd bore you with that...

Chrissy

Chrissy, don't you mean epic understeer with those tyres?

I will be paying at the end of this month when I get paid. It's a busy week for me. I will be driving on track as a display driver for 'Dads day out' at Dunsfold on Saturday 14th, then at Curborough on the 17th then back to Dunsfold on the 21st. Poor Colin (the Caterham ) is going to take a bit of a hammering.

**Dunce, Yes thats what I meant...

I have a mate who might be able to join me. Will not know til close to the date as it depends on how much work he has on. Would he have to book a place as if he did have a drive it would be in my car. I would love him to come and he is also my mechanic and could work on her during the day and get her running better. I have not picked my car up yet, but as soon as I do he has all the belts to change and maybe more to be ready for this

looks like i'll have to duck out of the full day for this - as last time, i'm struggling to get time off which is a real pita as it's 7 miles from me

i will however come down in the afternoon if you're still there around 3pm ish

Please send your payments by BANK TRANSFER ONLY

Code:

COST: £25
BANK: Lloyds TSB Aldershot Branch
SORT CODE: 30-90-09
ACCOUNT NO: 03096971

REF: Curborough <YOUR FORUM NAME>
eg
Curborough mariocirillo


NO MORE THAN 25 PEOPLE
Few Places Left...
Those who havent paid by the end of April will have their place given to anyone on the reserves list if we have reached 25 capacity

Once you have paid please mark yourself as PAID on the list below:

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
15) Hovedan
16) Nello
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnybravoturbo
21) AlanC - PAID
22) sandytim-PAID
23) krisG

Reserves / Maybe

1)
2)

If he's using your car Alan he doesn't need too book.

I'm waiting for payday, then palms will be crossed

Again, payday for me which is the end of the month

I will need payments by the 1st may. Cheers.

paul when you going to johns? if your going soon will pay then

Please send your payments by BANK TRANSFER ONLY

Code:

COST: £25
BANK: Lloyds TSB Aldershot Branch
SORT CODE: 30-90-09
ACCOUNT NO: 03096971

REF: Curborough <YOUR FORUM NAME>
eg
Curborough mariocirillo


NO MORE THAN 25 PEOPLE
Few Places Left...
Those who havent paid by the end of April will have their place given to anyone on the reserves list if we have reached 25 capacity

Once you have paid please mark yourself as PAID on the list below:

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms)
15) Hovedan
16) Nello
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnybravoturbo
21) AlanC - PAID
22) sandytim-PAID
23) krisG

Reserves / Maybe

1)
2)

Please send your payments by BANK TRANSFER ONLY

COST: £25
BANK: Lloyds TSB Aldershot Branch
SORT CODE: 30-90-09
ACCOUNT NO: 03096971

REF: Curborough <YOUR FORUM NAME>
eg Curborough mariocirillo


NO MORE THAN 25 PEOPLE
Few Places Left...
Those who havent paid by the end of April will have their place given to anyone on the reserves list if we have reached 25 capacity

Once you have paid please mark yourself as PAID on the list below:

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) proccy
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms) - PAID
15) Hovedan
16) Nello
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnybravoturbo
21) AlanC - PAID
22) sandytim-PAID
23) krisG

Reserves / Maybe

1)
2)

Cheers paul. Will be good for him to have a spin if he can make it as he will be the one getting her ready for this.

Hope you do show your face Proccy. You look great in your purple jumper

i'm out, amended the list after mucho gay nagging via pm

Hi all, MattM has invited me to this. I have a Clio 200.

Hope you don't mind me joining.

Add yourself to the list above mate and get your payment in
no problem at all

is there any room for a little one? (or not so little in my case?)

Go on then Sam

PBTrophy you have been added on the list as no 5

Thanks.

Sorry, dint notice.

Dont think my car will be ready for this folks,does anyone object to me bringing one of my other toys as i have had a word with my boss and hes allowing me the day off work especially.


P.s...
PBtrophy,are you Phil the lad i have met a few times with the Clio?

Yes

Should be fine Johnny.... thought you were the boss.... ahh the misses

fixed it for you!

Poof.


Right then,payment will be sent soon.The evo will be present.

I have made a payment of £50, which is for PBTrophy and myself, REF: CURBOROUGH MATTM.

1) Marco + bird
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms) - PAID
15) Hovedan
16) Nello
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnybravoturbo
21) AlanC - PAID
22) sandytim-PAID
23) krisG (BMW Z4)
24) Samsite (who knows)

1) Marco + boyfriend
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms) - PAID
15) Hovedan
16) Nello
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnybravoturbo-PAID
21) AlanC - PAID
22) sandytim-PAID
23) krisG (BMW Z4)
24) Samsite (who knows)

Sorry guys I'm out of this this time as it looks like we're moving house that week/day........

I might be able to get a car or two more if you need 25??

That'll be good mate if you can.

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Theresa (dependant on rollies, Fosters, etc)
14) Dave_T (After T let go of his arms) - PAID
15) Hovedan
16) SPACE OPEN
17) no1topshotta
18) Mayzon
19) Fishy_Dave
20) Johnnygaybravoturbo-PAID
21) AlanC - PAID
22) sandytim-PAID
23) krisG (BMW Z4)
24) Samsite (who knows)

I'm out too guys, not got the time that week to spare

I'm out for the track, as I've bought some wheels off Matt, but I'll still be coming along to watch and support (as well as picking the wheels up)


Updated list:


1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Dave_T PAID
14) no1topshotta
15) Mayzon
16) Fishy_Dave
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo-PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim-PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)
21) Samsite (who knows)
22)
23)
24)

Money has been sent,

Really looking forward to it now!!!

My brother Paul is coming too.

Updated list:

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Dave_T PAID
14) no1topshotta
15) Mayzon PAID
16) Fishy_Dave
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo-PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim-PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)
21) Samsite (who knows)
22)
23)
24)

We really need 3 more people!!!!!

1 more added

I have asked a few of people, including Whittler and Doc Frag to see if they are free.

I have a friend (Dale) who would love to join us.
He has a Lotus Elise S.
So if everyones ok with Plastic cars I'll add him to the list and pay in tomorrow.
Tim

UPDATE; Missed the bank on Thursday so it will be put in on Tues morning now as I'm of to the seaside.

Updated list:

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy
13) Dave_T PAID
14) no1topshotta
15) Mayzon PAID
16) Fishy_Dave
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo-PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim-PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo)
23) Dale (Elise S)
24)

Added my brother as hes coming with his MICRA, Payment for us 2 is tomorrow,

Chrissy

Anyone near S wales, or S West convoying?

MICRA !

Yup..

Updated list:

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab-PAID
8) Nigel
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy PAID
13) Dave_T PAID
14) no1topshotta
15) Mayzon PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo-PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim-PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo)
23) Dale (Elise S)
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra lol

Just paid £25 for Alex (Saxo).

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID
14) no1topshotta
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo)
23) Dale (Elise S)
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra lol

I may be able to attend this track day, just need to check with work for day off

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID
14) no1topshotta
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra lol

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID
14) no1topshotta
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra lol

Paid for Dale(Elise S) today and marked paid on the list above.

Just need some new tyres now.

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra lo

I found out today that (despite me having booked the day as leave ), I need to be working and on client site that day. Hence I can no longer make it

I'm not worried about a refund ... hence if anyone wants to take my place for free then please let me know on here.

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... FREE SPACE AVAILABLE
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra lo

It would be a pleasure to take your spot Dave!

Cheapskate Flea - I was just looking to see if I could make this after all too

Dave, I'll give you £25 for the poster and your place

Seriously, I'm a maybe right now.

So;

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra
25) Hovedan - probably in the VIS

No worries, Leighton ... it's yours

Lol, Dan

(cheeky beggar!)

Thanks Dave, shame you can't make it as it would be perfect for your Westie.

As for Dan, all I can say is...

Pfft, The pleasure I'll take in giving your forged monster a run for it's money in Custard is worth far more than £25

Updated. And PAID, an alien concept to some

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID

Oh no, sorry you can't make it there Dave

Good to see you are going along though Leighton

Sorry you can't make it Dave. Glad you can make it though Leighton and Dan.

Thanks Gents

Hopefully I'll manage to get the Westie on to a track eventually!

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to pull out of this one. Having checked the funds, I've only got about £100 to last me till the 28th, which would cover the petrol to and from, plus the track day, sorry to let people down at short notice, as I really want to come and show you 20vt's how it's done with a pathetic 16vt

1) Marco + mrs
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul - PAID
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID

guys, i have to drop out aswell.

i cant get the time off at my new job

plus the coupe is not running well at the moment so cant really push it on a sprint track.

so sorry.

ive been looking forward to this for ages

How much for spectators/useless mechanics !!

is this a first, marco dropping out? where's turbo verde?

i suppose the other sicilians pinky and maria will drop out now the "don" can't make it

erm
I think you will find im the "DON" and yes i will be there

How can you tell if your bi*ch is doing his work correctly....



You read his post!!!

Good boy!

Can't believe your dropping out Marco it was your idea

i know Paul, but at the time i was working for BT and no matter what they said i would of taken the day off

but seeing as im at the new place now, cant really blag the day off when the other guy is off that day to have his suit fitted for his wedding!

After over a year of trouble free motoring, I now have a list of things to do before going to this! Sods law,..

Turbo - DP gasket (performance SS) has blown
Intercooler needs changing as its not coping well in the heat & boosting @ 23psi
Front tyres are dead
Front brake pads are dead
Plugs are dead
Oils black


More I suspect, lots of service bits, But why 2 weeks before?

Chrissy

Guys there is still space on this?
Any takers? Friends of participants?

1)
2) Mario
3) little pinky + bird
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul - PAID
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID
26)
27)

1) Mr Sedicivalvole - PAID
2) Mario
3)
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul - PAID
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID
26)
27)

i badly want to come.

now Nick will be there along with Mario.... its just missing me....:(

right, time to get the charm out....

Right, so Marco definitely won't be attending....

worked with you Nigel!!!

That was supposed to be our little secret Marco.....

Giggady!!

Looks as though I can't make it My coupe is still not ready to pick up. Should be able to pick her up sunday 15th, but then she will need a good look at and also all belts changing. No chance of getting all this done on the monday. Don't fancy doing a track day in a Shogun

Oh well, hope to meet you all soon

1) Mr Sedicivalvole - PAID
2) Mario
3)
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey - PAID
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul - PAID
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID
26)
27)

I've paid !

Keeping an eye on the weather, looks like it could be cloudy BBC I can live with that (no roof or screen!).

anyone else want to come?
Go on its a good laugh!!!

It's more than that - it's a superb way of REALLY stretching the legs of your car in a relatively safe environment. You'd have to be fairly loopy or unlucky to damage anything other than your pride (although there ARE things to hit, so it's not an excuse to leave your brain at home - I've seen a few cars get bent there over the years)

The circuit looks ridiculously easy, especially if you look at it in Google Earth, but anyone that's driven it will tell you that it's fiendishly difficult to string together a decent lap (or two laps in our case)

There is a small number of spaces left and I strongly recommend that you get yourself along on Tuesday and have some fun.

Just to help persuade you, I'll be taking along a bullet camera which I'll happily fix to anyone's car that wants some footage of their exploits. The camera can be mounted on any smooth (and clean) surface, so I can get footage from inside or outside of the car and from some fairly novel angles if required (like down by the front wheel - makes for an interesting viewpoint)

See The Peaks meet video for a couple of examples of camera angles - (check out the suspension movement at about 1m30s)

Last year, it lashed it down with rain all day, but it was still huge fun (in fact I reckon the slippy conditions made it even more enjoyable)



2009's weather was much kinder, with rather more grip and many less brollies



So, don't be a - raid the piggy bank for £25, book a day's holiday (or a day's sickie ) and come to Curborough with 20+ other Coupe nutters and have a really great day out

I'd forgotten about this video from 2009 apologies for the shaky picture - it was pretty windy and I'd forgotten my tripod

Also some in-car footage from 2009

This year (as with 2010) we'll start from the official startline

fast forward to 45 seconds - it was slippy....

listen out for the terminal understeer on the two hairpin bends

Go on - you know you want to.....

And just to make it slightly more attractive, I'll bring my code reader and do a code check for anyone that wants it - this can also include a check on components such as aircon solenoid, cam variator and (most importantly) throttle opening in degrees

I *might* also be able to reset airbag lights, although this tends to be a bit hit & miss

I'm Now a 50/50!!!

I badly want to come, just for the jokes!!!!

Loving the photos Nigel!! Lol

Oh and also, it was not just me who spun on the straight/ bend!!!!!

Didnt Antrax have Gaz coil overs/ arb/ team dynamic pro 1.2 wheels ect!!

I had buggered suspension, a flat tyre and good old fashion crap rear rubber to help me spin!!!

Never mind a code reader Nigel,what we realy need is your big yellow stop watch !
I'll see if I can dig out some walky talkies as it was tricky to get the right driver last time.

I second what Nigel says about relatively safe fun at Curborough.Last year was great fun dispite because of the HEAVY rain.
I've got some new rear tyres this time so I'm hoping to be pointing the right way more of the time.

Whats the plan for food? If we can get a bbq on the go I'm willing to donate some supplies of meat ,sauces ,buns etc.

I was going book us in the pub again but if people prefer a BBQ we can go with that.

The pub was very nice and would be less hassel (and possible dryer).
But if someones happy to supply a bbq then I have the meat (so to speak) !!

Pub would be my preference, less faff really. Marco stop being such a and get yourself down there, a good chance to show off your lovely 'new' Coupe if not your driving skills, heck I will even buy you a pint.

Tim - I'm bringing a large timesheet, a stopwatch, some walkie-talkies and some binoculars - all designed to make the timekeeping a little easier.

We'll be having a slightly different system this year - people will be asked to complete their details on the timesheet as well as the signing-on / disclaimer form - that way, we'll know who is driving, as well as just the car details. The walkie-talkies will also help us when someone else is driving a car - there was quite a bit of car swapping last year and it was a nightmare trying to work out who it was.

@ Marco - you're going to kick yourself if you don't go (and we'll take the mickey for the next 12 months) Remember, I started my new job last week too, but I'll still be there, so you have no excuse....

Probably easier to book the pub
BUT for the sake of a non mussolini berlusconi regime I will post a poll...

your right i have no excuse....

So does that mean you'll be there Marco

Lads, I am shooting myself on this, I am a good driver I like to think but under pressure and having NEVER done a track day I am feeling the burn,

I am sure I will push too hard and come off, I hope not but with standard 70k suspension its almost certain,

Chrissy

Chrissy its such a small track more of a carpark infact
lol it will be fine no pressure just a good laugh with forum buddies :-)

with mario being too occupied indicating round the corners, you'll be fine

hahaha Proccio - It was my first time on a track and natural instinct was to indicate

Chrissy - I'm happy to come out with you for a couple of sighting laps if you want me to - I can tell you the braking and turn-in points - I won't be asking you to push it - probably no more than 8/10, but it might give you a bit more confidence

You're also welcome to come out with me if you want to

The key is to start slowly - nobody will laugh at you for taking your time to familiarise yourself with the track - however, they WILL laugh at you if you spin it on your first lap by trying to be a hero.

You have nothing to prove, just turn up, have a laugh with some friends, expect a mickey-take for driving a Golf in drag and spend the day trying to (gradually) improve your technique and wear out your tyres

I will do both if I may Nigel, A bit of guidance will be apreciated!

Thanks, looking forward now...

Chrissy

Chrissy - Seriously, its soo much fun!!

last time i ended up drifting the course and spinning more than driving!!

saying that, i still spanked Nick and Mario round the track in Mario's car

fu*k it. Im in, will send pay pal over later this afternoon.

Good man Marco!

Well done Marco - you know it makes sense....

it does make sense guys... just wish my bank ballence understood that!!!

Nigel, can you take me out for a lap then?

No problem - before you go out, I suggest you spend half an hour watching other people drive round to see their lines and braking point (and their mistakes).

We'll go out in your car first, so that I can suggest some lines and then we'll have a whizz round in mine

Yes - happy to (your car or mine?)

both

See it was inevitable once he found out the boss would be there.

Watched through those video's Nigel. Some good memories, really enjoyed them!

Really looking forward to this.

How do you guys time it? I have a built in laptimer so there might be some arguments if I come out slower than I think.

Manually - the circuit rules forbid official timekeeping unless its a formally-sanctioned MSA event. We simply start a stopwatch as the starter's flag drops, and we stop it as the car crosses the line - there is obviously a degree of approximation involved, although I only accept that now - last year, when I won by 0.03 of a second, I maintained that the timekeeping system was perfectly accurate

Might be worth a try to see if there is a free app for iphones.

1) Mr Sedicivalvole - PAID
2) Mario
3) - PAID
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey - PAID
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul - PAID
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID
26)
27)

Its only days like these where I miss the Coupe! Have fun guys!

All being well, my youngest son (Matthew) will take Samsite's place (assuming he's now not coming) - he'll be chucking his Mk1 Golf 1.3 around, probably making lots of squealy-tyre noises and a chucking out a bit of blue smoke (tired bores, we think)

We just need to get the split CV boot repaired on Saturday before we can confirm

Eldest son (Lee, of crashed 16v Coupe fame) will also be there, blagging loads of passenger rides....

1) Mr Sedicivalvole - PAID
2) Mario
3) - PAID
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey - PAID
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul - PAID
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows) - Place provisionally taken by Matt - 1983 VW Golf Mk1 1.3 (Nigel's son)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID
26)
27)

Thanks for that nick!

1) Mr Sedicivalvole - PAID
2) Mario
3) Marco - PAID
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey - PAID
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul - PAID
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID Theresa taking Jbt's place in return for some fags
18) AlanC - PAID
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite (who knows) - Place provisionally taken by Matt - 1983 VW Golf Mk1 1.3 (Nigel's son)
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID
26)
27)

right, this weekend i will be putting the battery in my boot and fitting my bucket seat aswell as a 4 wheel alignment!

bring on the track day

Oh Nigel, ALSO can you do a full fault check on my car and make sure its working as it should!

Devastation on friday 13th!

My 'as new' tyres i just had delivered, Eagle F1's that I bought from a guy that said they were the wrong profile, and had covered less than 30 miles..

Had them fitted to my rims and theres a slight problem.... BOTH have severe slashes / tears in the side walls all the way through!

These I was depending on for tuesday -

Company that sold them is closed till monday so Il grill them then, In the mean time I have had to buy ANOTHER set, (Toyo Proxes) New and am praying! they get delivered by monday... The company say DHL will 95% get them here for monday, or possibly I can get to the Cardiff depot and they would be there if not delivered...

Failing that - I have no front wheels on my car!

Chrissy

What size tyres do you need?

Chrissy - why didn't you simply find a local Toyo dealer and get them to fit new tyres today?

225 40 18, @ Nigel - They are so much cheaper online, Im shelling out so much money at the moment and couldnt justify paying over the odds, I presumed local Toyo would never match £200 delivered for a pair, I expect im wrong though

Reading through the last couple of pages has really wet my whistle now, can't wait

Nigel a full fault check would be great if I could have dibs on that!!!

Any high powered monster coupes going? I'd love to bag a ride in one

Awe, just noticed this, I don't usually peruse this section. I work not far from the track. Up to my neck in it at work atm so couldn't get the day off at short notice.

Could pop over at lunchtime and say hi, is there spectator access/ fees?

Have a good one, fingers crossed on the weather.

Yes Moosey do it!

Its free to come and watch

who is bringing a camera??

besides Nigel?

i cant wait for Tuesday now

weather is looking good, car is looking good, all is good!!!

Nigel & Flea are going, both at the top of the power chart...

Chrissy

Do we need to wear helmets?

Nope!!!

Let it all hang out for Proccy lol

of course mate!

just for the new people to this track start from page 11, this will show you how much fun there is to be had at this small track!

http://www.fiatcoupeclub.org/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1113026&page=11

plenty of fun to be had!!!

LOADS of jokes too!!

also, there are in car videos for you all to watch!

So man up or get bullied into coming along on tuesday! you will not re-great it!!

I'll have my camera with me marco, I'll get some nice pics of your shiney new beast

Why thank you

I cant go to this now chaps,.Long story.

I have paid up so if anyone wants a free space then put your name down.

I'll take your place if you don't mind Jbt

I'm sure I'll end up paying for it in roll ups anyway

No Worries,i will try and get there later but wont be going round the track,
Have a good time all.

Thanks

Long shot, but is there anyone Kent based coming over on Tuesday who could pickup and bring along a set of alloys from Canterbury I've bought off the bay?

Would contribute towards petrol.

Anyone?

What time is this BTW? lol!

That may help....

To save me trawling back through all nine pages, what time are we all getting there? What time are we finishing? Just seen it's a 3 hour drive, which when towing will mean closer to 3 and a half to four hours!

I think its about 9 - 10 o'clock!

We can't start on the track till 10.00 and we need to be finished at 17.00.

I'll be there from 9 to open up.

Sweet, see yuz all there!

I certainly can't make it now. MOT fail on rear brakes and mechanic can't fix it after changing pads, calipers and compensator Car stuck in Wales and more needed to be done when I get her home. Getting her here on the back of a transporter. Will make sure she is ready for next time.

Paid up place available for anyone interested.

1) Mr Sedicivalvole - PAID
2) Mario
3) Marco - PAID
4) Stefano_Cirillo
5) PBTrophy (Clio 200) - PAID
6) Begbie
7) Ecrab - PAID
8) Nigel - PAID
9) MC Mikey - PAID
10) MattM - PAID
11) porkypaul - PAID
12) Chrissy - PAID
13) Dave_T - PAID, but can't attend ... Free loader Flea
14) no1topshotta-PAID
15) Mayzon - PAID
16) Fishy_Dave - PAID
17) Johnnygaybravoturbo - PAID Theresa taking Jbt's place in return for some fags
18) AlanC - PAID free space available
19) sandytim - PAID
20) krisG (BMW Z4)-PAID
21) Samsite - Place provisionally taken by Matt - 1983 VW Golf Mk1 1.3 (Nigel's son) - PAID
22) Alex (Saxo) PAID
23) Dale (Elise S)PAID
24) Luke P - Chrissy's bro JDM Micra - Finally Paid!
25) Hovedan (Definitely in the VIS) - PAID

my mate may be taking AlanS's place if its going!!

just waiting for him to text me back!!

Have a good day tomorrow everyone

And, since I'm not there, can someone make sure they give Nigel a good run for his money?

still a dam shame you cant make it...

also a shame your not there to make nige work for his title!!!!

Enjoy work tomorrow Dave!!

Will do my best , although I've not driven there before and my already rubbish tyres are pretty much shot after Saturdays 'Dads day out' drifting. I could bring my slicks but I'd need about 5 laps before they were up to temperature .

EDIT

my mate will not track his car lol

AlanC's place is still free!!

Weather looking ok for tomorrow, bit chilly and cloudy, but no rain

can some one give the the post code to this place please!!!

found it, also for any one wnating to see the track before hand...

http://www.curborough.co.uk/curbcnr.htm

I have been watching video after video on the tube, I may have half a chance of not getting lost now!

There is no post code for the track the postcode on the website is their office

Here is the Track...
Point B on the map...

Then search on your sat nav for
Wood end Lane Curborough, Litchfield

CLICK HERE

Coupe clean, levels topped up, tyre pressures done, tool box loaded in the boot

Can't wait for tomorrow!

Tried changing my pads today - could not undo the caliper bolts for love nor money!

But on the good side my Toyos arrived and are fitted,..

Roll on tomorrow too!

I've booked the pub for those that want too go.

Amen brother

This postcode will get you somewhere near: WS13 8NF

When you turn off the A38 for Fradley Park, follow the signs.

Well I've had a crap day at work but thinking about tomorrow has got me though.
Really looking forward to a day off and giving the coupe a blast.
Just got to check my levels in the morning (hip flask and colostomy bag).
See you tomorrow.
Tim

P.s The pub sounds spot on for lunch Paul.

Have a safe day and enjoy everyone. Would have loved to have joined you all but not much fun in a shogun Christine will be partially stripped from end of tailpipe to front numberplate. She WILL behave herself from now

hope to see whoever is still there about 4pm all being well - work is manic so we'll see

Have a great day everyone. Make sure you give Nigel some competition now.

Your a bit late Joe

Nigel was the fastest coupe only just beaten by fishy_Dave.

It's been a fantastic day again great to meet some new faces as well as the usual ones. Great weather, nice cars and not a bad pint

Thanks to Paul for sorting it all and for the people that did the timing, flags, stop/start, etc, as well as everyone who made it there.

Was great to see everyone and was a great day

Nice to see proccy roll up in the biatch and take the usual verbal abuse too

I hope mayzon hasn't smoked too many people out with his knackered turbo and hope chrissy gets home safely and soon too

Guys and Gals...and Proccy

thanks to Paul and every one for helping setting this up.

these days are really worth EVERY PENNY (oh with the puns)

i had a fantastic day out!

Nigel, i want your car, its just the nuts!!!
Fishy_dave - thanks for taking my Mrs Marco20vt out, she loved it! she keeps saying how its soo much better than the coupe felt planted in every way

to every one else, thanks for coming and making these events just brilliant!

My mate Craig was massively impressed with how nice every one is also how helpful and generally just a great bunch!

He did how ever ask about the purple jumper thing, i burst out laughing and proceeded to explain

looking forward to Spa now, more than ever!!!!

Very good day, thanks very much for letting me join in!!

Great day out that was, thanks for organising Paul.

Lovely to put some names to faces

Thanks for the passenger ride marco

I followed JBT to his garage in the end and drove home in his ka

left the house with 250bhp and came home with 50

I'm just going to have to see what the mighty JBT says about the turbo...

My dad his mate and my bro really enjoyed it too,
infact they all said how great the atmosphere was, everyone's friendly and enthusiastic

I'll be at spa come what may

Thanks very much for coming along

Nice to meet you to mate!
It was an "interesting" lap

Isn't it amazing how such a simple little track can be SO entertaining?

My competitive nature means I'm a tiny bit miffed not to have posted the best time of the day, but after Fishy_Dave's first run, I knew I was doomed....

At the end of the day, whilst 138bhp isn't very much at all, when its shoving just 560kg around, its going to be stupidly quick. I was also watching Dave's braking points - for the big stop at the end of the straight into the second lap, he was hitting the brakes at the 50m board. Dave's cornering speed was also far higher than mine, yet another consequence of a car with such low inertia.

However, for me, the biggest drawback was the inability to drive like this:-



I was understeering like mad coming out of the top hairpin, but Dave was just being a drift-demon (possibly something to do with showing off to Marco's laydee?)

Great day

More photos to follow soon, but I've only just finished work for the night, so I'll probably do it sometime tomorrow

What a great day, really enjoyed it! Great to see some new faces!

Can't wait till next time, I'm thinking possible in September/October?

hell yes

Go on then!!

Will Nigel have his revenge??
Will Begbie make it?
Will Proccy touch Mario up??

Who knows!!!!

Just got home, long drive back to Dorset, not helped by the trailer getting a blow out on the M5.

Good day though guys, will post more once I've had a bite to eat (a celebratory winners meal Nigel ).

Here is a vid from my iPhone.

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z13/clio172cuppb/eff86c60.mp4

Wonderful day, let's do it again!

I had a great day, Nice to meet you all - Nice to see some very quick comitted drivers!

I will come again with more power and non standard suspension next time - I was surprised how well my Leon wollowed around @ 1.11 with Leighton driving,

Even though the clutch gave up on his run!

PS I got in @ 12am after 2 AA change overs!

Thanks to JBT for the tow, Now thats how to run your coop in..

Thanks to Leighton for the borrowed AA,

And thanks for the AA man letting our rescue continue even after seeing the shredded tyres and saying 'been on a track av you?'

Also to Hovedan for keeping with us for about 2 extra hours..

Chrissy

Glad you got home ok Chrissy.

Feeling better after a good bit of sleep.

What a great value day, would love to do this again. Thanks so much to Paul and others involved in organising this.

I had never been to Curborough before and was kicking myself I got there two hours late. Embarrasingly I couldn't get the trailer out the garage for over half an hour , plus the VW does seem down on power on full throttle, down to 30mph on the steepest hills!. Before the event I did know that my car would be well suited to the circuit, being twisty with no long straights, but knew that Nigel and others had a good deal of experience.

Anyway, after a few jibes on arrival about only cars driven to the circuit were allowed I unloaded the car and queued up. Thanks for those who let me push in for my first run. For some reason the idle speed was running at over 2000rpm, no idea why. First run surprised me in how slippery the surface was, or was it my old tyres? Plenty of twitchy sideways moments and difficulty in seeing the corner apex being so low down, great fun through, love the top corner.

Head scratching over the high idle problem and then the engine cut out and wouldn't restart. Flea to the rescue, quick tweek on the throttle stop and it cured the problem, thanks mate.

Last run before lunchtime left me a tenth of a second behind Nigel. After lunch Nigel seemed to retire to the timing shed, that is until I got in a quicker time in the 1.06s. Nigel again reduced his lap time to similar to my time which is remarkable considering the extra weight of the Coupe and goes to show how an experienced driver makes such a difference (that and a good few hundred BHP).

At this stage I thought I would sit back and see if Nigel could beat that time and gave a few passenger laps. Sorry to those who also asked for a lap that I couldn't fit in, I will happily take you out on another occasion. It was fun taking out Marcos girlfriend, although she was concerned at getting flies squished on her Guccis . I was under instructions to get it sideways so gave it plenty of welly! Seemed to be enjoyed anyway.

Just in case I thought I should go out again to see if I could set a faster lap alone, the extra weight of a passenger both slows the car down and makes it more likely to understeer (not calling anyone fat btw ). Frustrated on a couple of runs by not being able to get 2nd gear and getting 4th instead, on my second to last run it came together and I dropped into the 1min 5sec area. Strange how that run felt slower than some others.

Thanks for being a great competitor Nigel, and such a shame your shoes didn't allow you to drive my car, I'd have liked you to experience it. Next time ok? Good to meet Theresa for the first time, and nice chatting to the guys with the Clio and Elise. Hope you got back safely Chrissy?

Will upload a video later. Cheers

Many thanks Dave and it was good to meet you too

Also glad you back safely too chrissy

Great day - thanks to Porky Paul & everyone who helped make this run so smoothly, it was a great day.

Chrissy - v bad luck with your car, hope it is not too costly to get the clutch done...roll on Spa !!

Some photos - these are re-sized to 1024x768, but if anyone wants the hi-res originals (3488x2616 - 9 megapixel) just let me know

Aplogies to those people that I didn't get photos for - you simply didn't run while I was out there snapping (I had to get back for another run just to try to beat Dave )

Oh yes - times will be up this evening...

Some lovely pics there Nigel, particularly of the Elise. Some comedy understeer moments captured there too, is that Hovedan in the Green Coop?

cracking photos Nigel!!!

Chrissy - hope you got home ok mate!!

i think thats MattM mate!!

Bloody cheek, as if I'd be SOOO out of shape! That could only be MattM I was driving Custard, so 0/10 for observation Dave!

A very good day btw, and many thanks to all the organisers and everyone who pitched in to help make the day a success. Apart from the killed clutch, turbo, gearbox (I think that's it )

And annoyed at losing out to Leighton by 0.03 of a second in my car. Was the first time I've really pushed the old family bus, and the first time I've successfully completed a timed lap of Curborough after my spin in my 16vt last year resulting in ripping the tyre of the rim.

Oops, I should never have doubted you Dan Should really have noticed which colour car you were driving too.

Just looking back through the vids, god I'm going grey!

That's ok Dave, what with that grey hair I'll put it down to old age

Looked very neat and tidy

Hello everyone.

Great day yesterday, good to see some new faces in the Renault and Lotus. It was good to go out in your car Dave, many thanks.

Good to see everyone else again except Proccy of course. Good to meet a few new people such as Chrissy etc.

Big thanks to the people who covered the timing and flag duty in the afternoon. Without them we could not of had the fun we did through the day.

It wasn't the best of runs, but it gave you an idea of what it's like anyway

who would be up for doing a Bedford autodrome track day?

im getting the bug BIG time!!!!!!

Yeh im up for bedford after spa
Lots off run offs and a good beginners course

Not going to be as easy to get to, but how about trying Blyton Park

Looks like quite a good venue, run off like at Bedford and prices reasonable too. I feel like I've driven Bedford too many times now.

Alternatively, how about the new Snetterton 300 layout?

Both of the above should suit the Coops well.

hmm, Blyton looks good dave!
loads of run off... and mainly no big thngs to hit when you do come off

i think at the moment Bedford will be a good shout seeing as its a track thats semi easy to learn and fun!

i havent looked at the new Snetteron 300 lay out... will do in a moment!

tell you what, IF we do bedford, i will sort out a table at a fine italian resturant near the track for a dinner date and time to watch the track footage ect!

goo on Dave, come to bedford!!! you know its the right thing to do

I'm game for Bedford and some of your families finest cuisine afterwards

Blyton and Snetterton are MILES from me, which make a round trip in a day impossible. I did Snetterton on the first track day there since the new internal section, back in Feb. It's a cracking track. Just being in the sticks makes it a trek for most, especially us "Westsiders"

I did make a thread, but here you go guys.

Flickr - Curborough Set

Luke.

Yes, a long way for me too, just good to try new circuits. Could find a cheap B and B/Travelodge maybe?

Checked my time against the class 2 runners in the Caterham speed series. It would have made me third in 2009, about mid pack in 2010. Quite pleased with that knowing that the car is capable of faster times with a bit more practise on my part.

Just uploading a couple of clips to Youtube now.

Blow out Just as I was joining the M5 yesterday evening this happened! Heard a pop, but couldn't see or hear a problem. Car behind flashed it's lights so I pulled over to see a totally flat tyre! I'm just thankful that I don't tow at high speed and I that I bought a twin axle trailer. At least I had my jack and wheel gun, so I was on my way within 5 minutes.

The times for the Curborough Long Course - 1557 yards (0.88 miles). All cars are 20VT unless stated.

I know a couple of people were listed as sharing cars (Sandytim, MattM) - the time recording didn't record who was driving - just which car was circulating. If you know who else drove your car and which run it was, I'll create a new line for the second driver.

PorkyPaul 1.10.0 - 1.10.37 - 1.09.12 (JBT driving) - 1.10.00 - 1.09 53 - 1.10.84 - 1.09.03 - 1.09.19

MarioCirillo 1.21.31 - 1.18.38 - 1.17.16 - 1.18.34 - 1.15 75 - 1.12.771 (Sedicivalvole driving) - 1.16.97 - 1.12.35 - 1.14.57 - 1.16.53 - 1.17.13

Nigel 1.08.10 - 1.08.03 - 1.07.28 - 1.06.88 - 1.06.53

Matt_Ogram (VW Golf Mk1 1.3) 1.25.16 - 1.21.75 - 1.21.03 - 1.20.72 - 1.21.97 - 1.19.81 - 1.18.9 - 1.18.56

Marco 1.13.50 - 1.13.37 - 1.12.72 - 1.10.87 - 1.13.37 - 1.11.31 - 1.12.47

Kiran 1.12.47 - 1.21.19 - 1.17.81 - 1.14.81 - 1.15.44 - 1.16.47 - 1.14.93 - 1.14.66 - 1.12.45 - 1.13.41 - 1.13.03 - 1.13.09

Stefano Cirillo (Alfa Brera 2.4 dieseasel) 1.23.62 - 1.18.03 - 1.18.32 - 1.18.68 - 1.17.72 - 1.17.47 - 1.16.25 - 1.14.59

Kris (BMW Z4 3.0) 1.20.75 - 1.14.66 - 1.15.88 - 1.14.94 - 1.19.62 - 1.14.12 - 1.13.78

Dale (Elise S) 1.14.19 - 1.12.06 - 1.10.38 - 1.17.71 - 1.09.69 - 1.08.90 - 1.08.45 - 1.11.35 - 1.08.62 - 1.08.32 - 1.10.94

Sandytim 1.15.34 - 1.12.97 - 1.11.34 - 1.12.09 - 1.12.13 - 1.11.34 - 1.10.72 - 1.12.15 - 1.11.62 - 1.11.15 - 1.11.06 - 1.11.03 - 1.11.62

MattM 1.12.38 - 1.10.19 - 1.09.65 - 1.09.41 - 1.08.65 - 1.08.72 - 1.09.00 - 1.11.75 - 1.09.00 - 1.12.88 - 1.12.40 - 1.08.97 - 1.08.56 - 1.08.84

Phil (Clio Cup 200) 1.14.19 - 1.13.46 - 1.13.59 - 1.11.63 - 1.11.75 - 1.12.97 - 1.16.50 - 1.11.74 - 1.12.44 - 1.12.40 - 1.09.97 - 1.13.59 - 1.11.13

Alex (Saxo VTS) 1.13.94 - 1.11.56 - 1.10.09 - 1.10.91 - 1.11.41

Ecrab 1.10.37 - 1.10.29 - 1.08.72 - 1.10.97 - 1.09.53 - 1.09.72 - 1.08.72 - 1.09.87 - 1.08.44 - 1.07.04

MCMike 1.12.78 - 1.12.44 - 1.18.00 - 1.10.31 - 1.11.06

Theresa 1.26.34 - 1.20.18 - 1.18.60 - 1.27.28 - 1.20.41

Hovedan (20v VIS) 1.20.84 - 1.17.43 - 1.15.97 (Flea driving) - 1.20.10 - 1.19.78 - 1.16.69 (Flea driving) - 1.18.47 - 1.16.09 - 1.16.00

Luke (Micra SS) 1.20.93 - 1.18.69 - 1.16.00 - 1.16.97 - 1.15.87 (Flea driving)

Chrissy (Seat Leon Cupra R) 1.16.75 - 1.14.16 - 1.13.37 - 1.14.22 - 1.11.41 (Flea driving)

Mayzon 1.12.91 - 1.12.60 - 1.13.35 - 1.10.66

Fishy_Dave (Caterham 1.6) 1.08.97 - 1.08.03 - 1.07.38 - 1.08.66 - 1.06.78 - 1.08.19 - 1.07.09 - 1.06.09 - 1.07.35 - 1.05.56

I'll play with some stats later, but just for amusement, we managed 177 runs yesterday - a total of 156.58 miles of enthusiastic driving

is that not just a normal day driving for you Nigel?

LOL - not any more - yesterday, I was using petrol that I put in the tank on 18 April - I still have well over quarter of a tank left - I've gone from two tanks a week to one tank per two months

Have given up trying to upload to YouTube today, so here is the clip of me taking Marcos girl around on Vimeo instead (sorry, I never asked her name!). Here

Mrs Marco20vt is just fine mate!

or Sam

lol

Dave that video is brilliant!

you look like Mr cool when doing that lap!!

Seems not having my 9 stone brother in the car gave me an extra 2 seconds

Anyway here are some random shots from the day, I lost any inspiration to shoot after the car started smoking





Also a quick vid, the format the camera shoots the video in is pig to work with, which ment I couldn't edit it down!

VIDEO

OK - time for some stats....

Note that I've removed the times where it was known that someone else was driving a car (ie all of Flea's laps and also Nick's lap in Mario's car) If anyone wants any more laps removing, just let me know.

First one is potentially the most interesting. This is a colour-map of each person's times, with red for the worst time, and green for the best, with varying shades inbetween. You can clearly see that most people (correctly) took it easy for the first run, then got better all day. A couple of people had a slow run in the middle, probably due to the rain shower just after lunch.



The second graphic is the variance between the best and worst times, shown as standard deviation - i.e. the best value is the lowest. Huge respect to PorkyPaul for such consistency - just 1.81 seconds between his best and worst times.



Next is the number of runs - MattM seems to take this crown, although I have a feeling that someone else was driving his car for a few of the laps.



And finally (unless I can think of some more!) - the total time on track



The final values are telling - if someone had approached you and said "do you want some time on track - £25 for 15 minutes?" - you would probably say 'no' thinking it was bad value (ie £100 per hour)

However, I defy anyone to say that yesterday wasn't a great day out for the money, even for those that travelled a long distance. The best value though has to go to my son, who had a brilliant day in his 60bhp Golf 1.3, all paid for by me (including his lunch!) That's what parents are for, I suppose....

Lovely pic, thanks, have used that as my new desktop

Marco - I think I may have found your tracking problem - the camber on your nearside front wheel is way off - looks like a degree or two of positive

No worrys Dave, if you want the full res one just pm me your email.

Or alternatively you can buy it for the price of a new turbo

That makes for interesting reading, good stuff. Their were some good consistant times there, some big improvements for some during the day too. How many were first timers Nigel?

Not sure - I know there were a few trackday virgins, but not sure who they were

Hovedan (20v VIS) 1.20.84 - 1.17.43 - 1.15.97 (Flea driving) - 1.20.10 - 1.19.78 - 1.16.69 (Flea driving) - 1.18.47 - 1.16.09 - 1.16.00

Very important amendment to your stats Nigel

Just processing some video of a few folk...

Great breakdown Nigel

Sounds like a great day - sorry that I had to earn some money and miss it.

Letting Flea and JBT drive your cars sounds very .....

Just spotted something else quite interesting - on the colour-map, look at Fishy_Dave's first five runs compared with my first five - apart from one blip (where I suspect Dave had a passenger) our times were VERY similar, even the degrees of improvement were very closely matched.

Perhaps if I'd done ten runs like Dave, instead of my measly five, I'd have caught up....

You have driven there before mind Nigel, it was my first time I did notice that too, interesting stuff. I can recall that my first lap was quite an interesting experience, not totally sure what was around the next bend or how slippery things were.

Maybe if you hadn't had month old fuel as we mentioned, that must have lost an octane or two.

I'd have liked to have seen what times you could have set driving my car mate.

Some wierd and wonderful camera angles there Martin, but that last pic of mine is great. New desktop pic for me!

Those pics prove my VIS comes up ok in photos, and it hadn't been washed beforehand like a couple of resprayed tarts boudoirs I could mention

T - looks fit to appear in AutoItalia sometime soon

That pic looks like you'd just picked your nose and examining the contents!

Haha it does. But I would have almost certainly been chewing nails/stumps. Another broken new years resolution!

Except for a couple of laps in the pouring rain at Curborough last year, yesterday was my first proper time out

I'm happy with my times and am not competetive and was there for the fun of it, knowing I'd be crap anyway

So a little bit of video

Very enjoyable day, thanks to Dan, Luke and Chrissy for letting me drive their cars... but Chrissy

Appreciation to all the people who help organise these events, always so nice to be a part of.

The racing at the sharp end was great. Matt, I really don't think you have found the limits of your Coupe Ecrab, loving your comittment, made to be driven these cars with plenty more to come! He may be old(er), and he may be from Brum, but he sure knows how to hussle a 400bhp Coupe round a sprint course... awesome Of course the Caterham wins the day (mapped by me don't you know ), if you haven't been out with Dave then sign up now as he's an exceptional driver (hooner when required too), especially on the bigger faster tracks!

Looks like it was a really good day. I'll definitely aim to have my 'track monster ' ready for the next one!

James

Thanks Leighton, and yes, expertly mapped I should add

Here is the vid of my fastest time, including the second camera angle on the cycle wing.

This is one of those events i would have liked to attend but Dan, Leighton and I cant be seen in the same place at the same time or it causes a rip in the space time continuum.

How did the VIS perform Dan?

Great work on the vid Leighton

Yes, nice to hear those 5 cylinders in action. Shame about the resurfacing going on in the background. Some really quick cars there.

0.03 of a second better in Leightons hands. Handled better than I expected for an almost standard car.

I had a great day. Couldn't seem to get any lower than 1.08 despite the excessive agression i used, still, not bad for a standard turbo.

Tom had a couple of laps in my car too.

Thanks to Paul and to everyone who helped with the timing.

Looking forward to the next one!

matt i think you could benefit from a smoother driving style like either jenson button or me, your "rag the ass off it" style just doesn't work mate. consider this advice to be free

Ahh but it does work for everyone else, the amount of rubber Matt deposits on the track, means everyone else gets better times

Looks like another great day. I'm impressed Nigel and Ecrab were so close to Fishy.

Wish I could have been there to give it a go.

Really pleased with my time even though it's a bit hard to judge when I was the only driver in the only 200.

I have also been trying to find a category that I could win. I think I found one.

The fastest completely standard FWD car!!

I'm not . Yes, the car is capable of going quicker that's for sure. Wish you and Dave T had been there, would have given me a time to compare with.

The Coops put in some very good times.

Finally back from being away with work ...

And it sounds like you all had a cracking day

Some great pictures and fantastic video Glad to see that Matt didn't tame his 'enthusiastic' style at all

Fishy_Dave, I'd have not given you much to compare with, I doubt, as I was planning to go along a learn from you! I'm not used to driving these 7 things fast yet!!

I spoke to Doc Frag last night who asked what the plan was for next Tuesday..... it seems their was a mix up over the date.
A shame as he was hoping to give his Alfa a run.

So, will we be doing another day at Curborough this year?

maybe at the AGM!!!

i hope

probably not the AGM due to its location being further north this year... we will sort something out im sure Im sure theresa will confirm plans for the AGM all in good time

I hope so, but this time, I'll firm up the rear dampers AND I'll put some fresh fuel in.

I thought you were joking about high-octane fuel going off, but I've been doing some Googling and it seems you were spot on. It's called "olefinic breakdown". I learn something every day.

The fuel has been in my car for well over a month, and there's no way of knowing how long it would have been in the forecourt tanks (its a small, local station where I've never seen anyone buy V-Power, apart from a couple of passing bikers.

If we hold it late enough in the year, there's a chance it will be cold and damp, in which case, I expect to have my revenge against the Caterham....

Oh its on That I have to see

me too

you could sell tickets to watch that

this is going to be fun!!!!!!

And there might even be a Westie there in the mix ....

.... as long as I can learn how to drive the thing quickly

And I might bring along the 20vt next time

doubt that will be hard for you Dave!!

i will bring the coupe and the gta this time round!!!

My new clutch is being fitted monday so the car will live once more, £300 all-in so not too bad really!, Still got £30 fuel in too! Thanks Mr AA!

Il come when ever this is organised again, Loved it and really good atmosphere,

Would love to take my mates cammed, lowered 172, That would really be fun,

I still have massive respect for the Coupes, They are such an all round good car, proven on Tuesday,

Chrissy

Glad to hear your going to be back on the road soon Chrissy!

looking forward to the next one!

Im uploading my quickest lap (that was shoot slow) Hilarious how i have no experience racing and my 1 handed approach proves I am a novice! Its shocking, REALLY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF0krMiAwOo

I accept your challenge sir!

To be truthful, the Caterham is an evil little thing in the wet. I like a good drift like the next man, but on some surfces it's just downright awful, as witnessed by my wet race at Brands in 2009 where i was getting hassled by a Beetle (air cooled!), a Metro and a Fiesta!

Should be fun trying though. If it's dry again I do fancy my chances again now I've watched a few videos and understood the lines a bit better. I can see good chunks of time i can make up out of Paddock bend/entry to Woodside and also the line for Fradley. Less negative camber, better tyres and I'll be ready, bring it on

Good news Chrissy, pleased the bill isn't too much. Liking that one handed style

Nigel soft launch

Flea VS Cupra R clutch lol

More uploading

Just for curiosity - were there any 16NAs there this year to give Marco a spanking?

Not this time Neil the only na was Dan with his vis.

Nice one Dave for beating Nigel.
Pity my car couldnt run on the day as the setup is great.

Here's the youtube I filmed of my car, it's of my quickest run!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gyRCGEKZ9g&feature=player_embedded

Luke.

P.s. forgot I was logged in as my brother, sorry guys haha.