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Incredible! I've got a new set of discs sat next to me ready for Rentech Mike to fit tomorrow. I just realised that this is only the 3rd set my car has ever worn. Standard lasted about 35k IIRC, then on went some Brembo HCs. I'm on 82k now, and they still have both wear indicators showing...

Cleaning brake pads? You need help :rasp:

I've had mine on for about 15k now, three trackdays, two airfield days, one breakfast run, plenty left, probably 8-10mm on them at the moment.

In insurance, silence amounts to misrepresentation. You have an obligation to disclose any material facts that would affect their decision to provide cover at a certain price. By not telling them you have in fact "lied" about yourself/your car. Lets say you have six points on your license...

I can't help but snigger when I see them... They make me think of Vim Fuego and Bad News LOL

XKRs are still big and heavy. Myself and Nik on track at Goodwood hassled two XKRs out of the way that were there having a play with each other. They'd bugger off on every straight, but were on the brakes for each corner way too early. Sound lovely under full load though :)

... torque steer? I've been known to double back and try a stretch a second time just to feel the little b***ard writhe in my hands. Love it :D I'm curious...odd or not?

Nah, I was at the back of the group with six loose tyres thumping into the back of my seat every time I braked. Can't do these at pace anymore now I'm a wheel shuffler. Always thinking "what if" - bit of a wuss really.

They're 15" competition wheels, weigh as much as a digestive biscuit each.

I forget his name. It went past me like I was stationery, rasping like a rally car. Lovely.

The ten runners... 2 hours later, a spot of fresh (gale force) air... Typical, it got its first wash in 9,000 miles yesterday too... Post breakfast... Good to see everyone again, shame about the closed roads, that it was damp and that there were too many other cars...

I like the 197, I found the steering alright at speed.

I've always fancied a Clio dci 100 set up the same as my Cup. Would make a great commuter IMO. Here Renault have done the job already.

Harsh

I've got mine maxed, essential with 60 miles per day at motorway speeds with no interior and a stealth and decat droning away.

On a quiet stretch maybe, but he was passing cars in lane two whilst one handed concentrating on getting the right camera angle.

How much and where from?

Click Is it anyone on here?

See them all parked on the trackside after the corner...very safety conscious :eek: LMAO at the Brands clip, I remember seeing the cloud as I came round. Good choice of sticker :rasp:

IIRC you don't need to take that torx bolt right out, just loosen it so the bracket can slide out from underneath?

I'm an IAM qualified "observer". I'll shut up now. Thread killed! LOL

I totally agree Paul. Which is why I've long said you're 100x safer/less at risk on a trackday compared with driving on your normal commute. At least on a trackday, people are focused on driving, not on the weather, kids, being late, deadlines, hair/make-up/stubble, drinking coffee, smoking...

I didn't. My first post in this thread pointed out how it's a lifesaver for many people. I merely tried to illustrate that driving is something that you have to learn just like any other skill out there. It's just that most people choose not to. I give up my own time voluntarily to help...

The fact that I chose to have further training is down to the fact that I, unlike so many drivers out there, accept 100% that I am not perfect, and I would/could/have benefited from training beyond the pitiful standard required to get through a normal driving test. Every single day that I drive...

OK, maybe focus was the wrong choice of word. In what I described, what did I do? I looked ahead, I was aware of my surroundings, saw the potential for a situation and slightly adjusted my approach. Then when I had to act, I was almost there already as I was looking for something to happen...

That's my thought process when driving on the road yes. Not in that level of detail in thought, but that's how I would verbalise it to illustrate when giving a demonstration drive.

I can see a bend up ahead, mirror, nothing behind, looking around the bend I can see leaves on the outside so I'll just adjust my speed slightly, looking again, vehicle approaching now, vehicle is straddling centre line, mirror, I'm easing right off now and he's obviously a f****** p**** so I...

Speaking with my IAM hat on, that video was a bit of a joke to be honest. There's not a single situation used in the clip, that an aware, observant, and focused driver would have put themselves in, in the first place. I appreciate for many it has proven to be a lifesaver, but there are other...

It's not a theory Gordon, it's fact. Given a sound known starting point (power and top speed), multiply power by the cube of the speed increment required, job done.

You're being harsh on the slippery little Clio Gordon...my calculations say 87 bhp would be enough for 110 mph ;)