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newbie approaching track days
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15/02/2017 10:39
15/02/2017 10:39
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 311 Italy, Reggio Emilia
hangar1138
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hi friends, I'm little afraid to take decision to go on a regular track for using in full safety my Coupè I was in Modena last weekend here: http://www.autodromodimodena.it/index.php?lang=enI m afraid because many people says that Fiat Coupe is a very fragile and delicate car and it's a bad idea to go with this car This now stops me because the costs of a failure can be very heavy. but I also find this video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C18UhaursvQI think that the most sober place to have advice is this on the forum... can you give me some hints ? thanks guys Davide
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Re: newbie approaching track days
[Re: hangar1138]
#1594357
15/02/2017 18:25
15/02/2017 18:25
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 6,783 In the coupe.
magooagain
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Club Member 259
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In the coupe.
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I find the coupe is starting to get a lot of attention on track and more so in the pits. It's now moving into middle age and a lot of people are interested in them after seeing them perform on track. The coupe is a capable car on track,but it has its limits due to its weight on the front wheels mainly.
My track coupe is not everyone's cup of tea,but it still represents the model and create's interest.
A tuned track focused coupe is not a cheap track car choice.
But nearly all coupe owners that have had the chance to go on track with thier cars have enjoyed the expierience .
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Re: newbie approaching track days
[Re: hangar1138]
#1594501
17/02/2017 17:56
17/02/2017 17:56
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,252 Windsor/ Reading
knight7660
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Competition Level
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As what has been said above, Yes there are better handling cars out there etc but over the last 2 years I've seen a massive increase of people coming up to me in the pits asking questions and saying how well and nice they go around the track. Don't get me wrong mine is a little way from a standard Coupe but not a track focused one either.
alongs if you have done all the pre track day checks and take it easy then just enjoy it
LE53 (452BHp & 389ftlb's with Quaife) Wine red VIS FOOFY Audi RS4 B7
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Re: newbie approaching track days
[Re: hangar1138]
#1594754
21/02/2017 10:04
21/02/2017 10:04
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mootch
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mootch
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Hope you don't mind me jumping in on this thread, but I am preparing my coupe for tarmac stage rallying, OK, now stop laughing!! I have done all the escorts, sunbeams, and cossie's etc, this is about fun and raising a few eyebrows. I was wondering if you track lads could put up specs of your cars so us novice coupe owners can get the main points regarding handling etc, I have read the million posts on handling,lol, and there are some obvious ways to go, but if you guys could put up some info,ideas, even pics that would be absolutely priceless, cheers lads Mike
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Re: newbie approaching track days
[Re: hangar1138]
#1597929
04/04/2017 20:19
04/04/2017 20:19
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 421 uk
OnlyItalian
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Enjoying the ride
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Problem is oil surge. Windage tray a worthwhile mod.
Personally I prefer trackdays on a bike. Doesn't feel anywhere near as brutal. And a good sports bike will have a dry sump as standard.
"Proud owner of LE141 and a 99 VIS broomie "
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Re: newbie approaching track days
[Re: hangar1138]
#1598400
13/04/2017 11:31
13/04/2017 11:31
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Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,611 S. Wales. Way beyond my means
Gripped
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Club member 1924
Forum is my job
Joined: Dec 2005
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S. Wales. Way beyond my means
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I took my VIS on a track day. Just changed the brake fluid for a higher spec, and off I went. Just check your wheel bolts occasionally, and come off the track to let the engine and brakes cool down. Mine were billowing smoke !! Be prepared to ruin a set of tyres too, especially on warm days. time to dust this video off again.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9ux-3p_reoLots of fun with only 169bhp.
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Re: newbie approaching track days
[Re: hangar1138]
#1598751
17/04/2017 18:29
17/04/2017 18:29
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Kerr20v
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Kerr20v
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Hi, I've spent the last 6 months tweaking my track coupe, there better handling cars out there but like the guys are saying they really do stand out now...it's all part of the fun and lets not forget they are old cars now but I love mine. Here's some videos of mine in action, any questions feel free to ask away... https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdXcGsW-rUJ7s7xhcnR7ufQ
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Re: newbie approaching track days
[Re: decoy133]
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15/05/2017 14:56
15/05/2017 14:56
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Joined: May 2011
Posts: 2,390 Caston, Norfolk
Blueboyracer
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Competition Level
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if you are sensible and have some car sympathy Totally agree - even my 20vt has been fun on the track - you just need to understand the limits of 'your' own car and your own talent and you can have so much fun.
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