First track day in the Mk1 - video

[Bluebeard]

So we’ve decided to splash some cash on some Go Pro’s and as we try and do at least one track day a month, it should make for some good footage over the coming year or so.

MX5 is a standard car with some cheap Coilovers and decent brakes - having the BBR 225 ITB conversion at the end of this month. Elliot the driver has no fear of dying.

My Mk1 clio has 172 running gear, cheap coilovers but properly stripped and weighs next to nothing.

Grey 172 has Jenvey ITB’s, AST’s and half of the Pure Motorsport catalogue. And the owner Sam is a very good driver.

There is also a black iTB’d Gripper Diff’d Ph1 clio in our group but he wasn’t there on this occasion. Matt the guy that owns this is obscenely competitive and he will make for good viewing in the future I’m sure.

This is our first ever video, my first time driving the Mk1 on track and was basically just Day of experimenting so please ignore the driving standards on this occasion... 😂

Comments and criticisms on the video welcome, we’re very new to all this technology lark;

 

[Eddie555]

Good content and i enjoyed it.. I dont sub to many channels but i have yours.. Keep up the good work. The Mk1 looks well.. [emoji106]

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[Krarl]

The "subtitles: Need more power" made me chuckle 😂

I love how even in the MX5 you can hear the noise of the MK1 over it haha

 

[frayz]

Great vid, you guys look to be having some ghreat fun.
Thats what its all about

 

[dann2707]

This video is what it's all about, mates on track having a laugh together!

Had a very camber and combustion feel to it. Enjoyed it dude

 

[Bluebeard]

The "subtitles: Need more power" made me chuckle 😂

I love how even in the MX5 you can hear the noise of the MK1 over it haha

Yeah that’s a strange one. My car tested at 88db, the MX5 was 91. But on track mine is notably louder.

 

[Krarl]

Yeah that’s a strange one. My car tested at 88db, the MX5 was 91. But on track mine is notably louder.

F4R powaaaaahhhhh

 

[Brigsy]

Great vid, love Castle Combe.

What camera are you using, quality looks class.

Cant believe combe let the lad out in the mx5 with an open face helmet, i got pulled at Cadwell in an open face helmet in an s2000, had to do the reverse of shame

 

[Knuckles]

Fantastic!

You look like you had an epic day!

Had a proper chuckle at elliots zero f***s - max attack approach haha

And Sam is still a monster behind the wheel!

How did the mk1 fare on it’s first outing, looked to go brilliantly.

 

[Bluebeard]

Great vid, love Castle Combe.

What camera are you using, quality looks class.

Cant believe combe let the lad out in the mx5 with an open face helmet, i got pulled at Cadwell in an open face helmet in an s2000, had to do the reverse of shame

Iirc, Combeis the only Circuit left that allows open face with open tops. I’m sure that’s why the guy said at Oulton. (When Elliot had to do the same reverse of shame! Lol!)

Go Pro Hero 7 I think they’re called?? Mega impressed with the quality.

 

[Bluebeard]

Fantastic!

You look like you had an epic day!

Had a proper chuckle at elliots zero f***s - max attack approach haha

And Sam is still a monster behind the wheel!

How did the mk1 fare on it’s first outing, looked to go brilliantly.

Mk1 is just as fast as sams 214bhp monster and notably faster than the MX5. I was stating behind Elliot most of the morning for video purposes. I the ok sessions we did our own thing and I actually put some effort in.

With some decent suspension I’m sure the Mk1 will be an absolute beast!

Apart from a failed starter motor, it was faultless all day. And thankfully there are always people around to bump start me! 😂

 

[Knuckles]

Mk1 is just as fast as sams 214bhp monster and notably faster than the MX5. I was stating behind Elliot most of the morning for video purposes. I the ok sessions we did our own thing and I actually put some effort in.

With some decent suspension I’m sure the Mk1 will be an absolute beast!

Apart from a failed starter motor, it was faultless all day. And thankfully there are always people around to bump start me! 😂

Weapon! Yeah I’m sure it’ll go incredibly well with some decent suspension.

Oh god. Thankfully just a little hiccup then

 

[Rob]

Great video that, and as everyone has said, it’s a proper ‘when car loving teenagers grow up’ type thing, very genuine.

Glad you FINALLY got that poxy mk1 going

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Clearly CGI.

There is no Mk1, no one's ever seen it - plus does anyone believe he knows how to pedal a GoPro, let alone make a video and upload it to YouTube

 

[JP83]

Clearly CGI.

There is no Mk1, no one's ever seen it - plus does anyone believe he knows how to pedal a GoPro, let alone make a video and upload it to YouTube

He sent my faux-pro back covered in some sort of vitamin powder when he borrowed it, FFS. 😂

 

[McGherkin]

Amazing to see the Mk1 finally on track running well. Looks like you all had a riot!

Nice lid too Dan.

 

[Euan94]

Nice to see a mk1 on here for a change but I get very excited at the MX5 with a 225 ITB kit, which is sad I know, be interesting to see how it compares then!

 

[Twingo 1??]

That looked brilliant fun! I used to love my mk1 rsi it was a brilliant little car and wish I had kept it.

 

[Waitey]

Nice to see a mk1 on here for a change but I get very excited at the MX5 with a 225 ITB kit, which is sad I know, be interesting to see how it compares then!

If its a BBR kit it'll make about 180bhp haha. (Jokes it should easily do 220)

There's a lad on FB just finished his 2.5 conversion with some nice bits, 270bhp at 8krpm. That will be a proper laugh.

 

[JB21]

Is the MX5 a standard 2.0 158hp Mk3? Trying to get my mate to sack of his ep3 for one.

 

[Cub.]

Good vid Potato. It makes me happy and warm inside that the mk1 is alive and well and doing what it should be doing after so long.

Was this your birthday track day? If so, glad it was such a good day and knowing the three of you I’m sure the pit lane antics were just as amusing 👍

You welcomed comments - I don’t like the video except the colour. Should have leased a Kadjar. Would have been much better.

 

[Mr Burns]

I rarely see anyone drive like I do, but Elliot does so fair play to that guy.

 

[Mr Burns]

Nice to see a mk1 on here for a change but I get very excited at the MX5 with a 225 ITB kit, which is sad I know, be interesting to see how it compares then!

I've driven my mates 306bhp Mk3 and it's pretty wild! Can't see it being too reliable though.

 

[Euan94]

I've driven my mates 306bhp Mk3 and it's pretty wild! Can't see it being too reliable though.

Yeah, Assuming that is turbo’d i can’t see that lasting if it’s not forged!

 

[dann2707]

I'm soon to be doing a track day in mine with a new go pro set up. How many memory cards did you get through? Assuming you were connected to a constant power supply for it too? My go pro 8 battery life is properly shocking

 

[Jason_E]

Makes me want one of those MX5's, weirdly. BBR Super 225 kit is a good choice too.

The Clios alright I guess, does this mean you'll stop moaning about it ?

 

[Mr Burns]

I think they're an underrated car those MX-5's. I've owned low mileage examples of Mk1's a Mk2 and a Mk3 and it's the Mk3 I enjoyed the most on track.
Very lively rear end too as Elliot also demonstrated.
He's my best effort...

 

[NorthloopCup]

That was comedy gold! Loved it mate, and so good to finally see you out kicking the c**t out of the mk1 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

 

[Jonnio]

Decent vid!

 

[Bluebeard]

Is the MX5 a standard 2.0 158hp Mk3? Trying to get my mate to sack of his ep3 for one.

Yes mate. It’s the 5 speed one though. We tried a few 6 speeds and the gearbox just didn’t feel great on track. Too much 4th and 5th work, presumably from the shorter ratios.

 

[Bluebeard]

I'm soon to be doing a track day in mine with a new go pro set up. How many memory cards did you get through? Assuming you were connected to a constant power supply for it too? My go pro 8 battery life is properly shocking

We took the Mac book and downloaded the stuff every time we were having a break. As for batteries, they lasted about 2 hours? But we have 4 spares on permanent charge in the van so just swapped them round all day.

I’m going to get a power lead though, it’s too much faffing around for my liking. I’m there to kick my cars head in not make bloody videos. 😂

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Get yourself a 256GB memory card too for easy life. Records over 4 hours @ 100Mbps which as long as you don't accidentally leave it recording in the pits will be more than enough for any track day.