Clio drive

[gaz44]

Just been out for an hour or so in the Cup as I have new discs and pads all round and I thought I would see what they feel like under some spirited driving, conditions permitting. Also got some new rubber up front.

I thought it best to stick to fairly public roads as the back B roads are not too dry and sticky right now. First thing I noticed was nearly all the roads I used have new speed limits on them - 50's to 40's, 40's to 30's etc and there are plenty of Police around (Fife Police are on a major drink drive/speeding intiative) so there was not much chance to open the taps.

It got me thinking; there's not very much fun to be had on the roads these days with all the clamping down. I'm all for responsible driving and staying within the limits but it's beginning to feel like there is very little opportunity to enjoy driving. Anyone else feel similar? The 'fun' in driving has been ever so slightly removed, imo.

And if you are interested, the fronts brakes are now Brembo max grooved discs with DS2500 pads (Black Diamonds with DS2500 previously) and standard discs and pads on the back. The new tyres are Dunlop Duran (thought I'd try something new). All new additions felt fantastic, by the way.

 

[AlexG]

need to get on a track day or an airfield mate.

 

[gaz44]

Good idea!

 

[Brett]

Yeh track days will be the only place left to enjoy a drive. Tbh on the right roads there is nothing wrong with opening them up a bit. The british are just realy rediculous on road safety which is code name for extra money for the government/police.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Fife Council's road department must have loads of spare cash as it seems that every road that was a 60MPH now has a 40 sign stuck next to it, even some roads which have no reason to be a 40.

Oh that an every street seems to be littered with speed bumps, even though there's no need for them!

 

[tyranical]

Just as a question, you'd just fitted brand new brake pads which haven't been worn in, then went on some spiritted driving?

 

[ben_r1]

So much for bedding in your new pads lol.

 

[gaz44]

Just as a question, you'd just fitted brand new brake pads which haven't been worn in, then went on some spiritted driving?

All I said was I'd got new brakes fitted. I didn't say I put them on that day, so they were nicely run in by then. Thanks for the concern, though.

 

[gaz44]

Fife Council's road department must have loads of spare cash as it seems that every road that was a 60MPH now has a 40 sign stuck next to it, even some roads which have no reason to be a 40.

Oh that an every street seems to be littered with speed bumps, even though there's no need for them!

Yeah, they seem to think that adding that red/orange rough topping to every new raod where the speed limit had changed is the best use of money too.

 

[Fletcher]

I know quite a few roads near me, which are good fun without speeding.

 

[gaz44]

I bet they ain't 40's