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Bean 182 + E70 X5
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Steves' PH2 200T
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Krarl
ClioSport Club Member
Car felt mega from the passenger seat Steve. Wish I could have battled with you more. Recovery finally turned up at 6.30pm🤣
I've got unfinished business with Cadwell but at least I wasn't one of the 15 red flags yesterday🙄🤣
I've got unfinished business with Cadwell but at least I wasn't one of the 15 red flags yesterday🙄🤣
andybond
ClioSport Club Member
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
Nothing much happening with the car, offspring #2 is due in a matter of weeks so I've de-prioritised it for the meantime.
Admittedly I can't remember the last time I washed the car myself because I'm a silly boy so dusted off the inventory and gave it a soak this afternoon.
Little man doing his best, 2/10 for effort though as after 5 mins he preferred sucking dirty water out of a sponge.
Admittedly I can't remember the last time I washed the car myself because I'm a silly boy so dusted off the inventory and gave it a soak this afternoon.
Little man doing his best, 2/10 for effort though as after 5 mins he preferred sucking dirty water out of a sponge.
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
Why do you think I never wash my own cars?
Sj1782
ClioSport Club Member
Audi s3 8p
Need some plastic trim restorer for those skirts pal 😂
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
Are you done?
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
Show'n'kinda-shine
leeds2592
ClioSport Club Member
Bean 182 + E70 X5
Show’n’notyreshine
Show'n'nogo't'show
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
Fresh MOT this week on the Clio, I had it up at the Motorist which is local to me and utilised their cafe to work from in the morning, with a DBZ Soarer and a Fiesta for company.
I also asked for them to investigate a noise from the front I'd noticed across winter when going up and down bumps, however it was clearly paranoia as they reported back saying they couldn't find anything and the car looked as though it'd just rolled out the factory, nice.
Lastly, I decided it was time to de-Maxton the car as I was tired of the bodykit and wasn't feeling the front splitter any longer. I still need to take the spoiler lip off and I'll also be removing the black front diamond too.
I'm already much happier with it as is, looks cleaner and I've found myself disliking the Maxton stuff when I see it out and about which was evidence I wasn't really a fan anymore. The front could still benefit from some kind of lip, possible a cheap eBay jobby like @Adey. and @Danith.
Oulton Park booked for end of February which I can't wait for, first time there and heard excellent things about the track 👍
I also asked for them to investigate a noise from the front I'd noticed across winter when going up and down bumps, however it was clearly paranoia as they reported back saying they couldn't find anything and the car looked as though it'd just rolled out the factory, nice.
Lastly, I decided it was time to de-Maxton the car as I was tired of the bodykit and wasn't feeling the front splitter any longer. I still need to take the spoiler lip off and I'll also be removing the black front diamond too.
I'm already much happier with it as is, looks cleaner and I've found myself disliking the Maxton stuff when I see it out and about which was evidence I wasn't really a fan anymore. The front could still benefit from some kind of lip, possible a cheap eBay jobby like @Adey. and @Danith.
Oulton Park booked for end of February which I can't wait for, first time there and heard excellent things about the track 👍
Adey.
ClioSport Club Member
Danith
ClioSport Club Member
GTi 7.5 pp/Mx5 nd2
yeah i've gone for 225 40 Contis and have 16mm front/10mm rear axle spacers. Just the front end does my head in a little, sits 5 to 10mm too high
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
I've mentioned it already but on this same setup (+Cooksports) I experience practically no rubbing on PS4s.
I have a set of same profile NS-2Rs in the garage which rub considerably more, but my rear beam is likely slightly off centre as the N/S rear shoulder catches on the bodywork as the tyres have a bit more of a chunkier profile than the Michelins.
I wouldn't be concerned with rubbing at all if I'm honest, it's never been a concern.
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
Updates.
Yesterday consisted of a visit to Oulton Park, which ended up definitely being a day of two halves.
Unfortunately the weather wasn't on side, practically torrential for the drive over from Yorkshire (with delays due to standard M62 antics) and pretty dreary most of the morning.
The most important things to consider on the day were:
I was already feeling apprehensive about going out in the wet, not to mention on a new track with non-optimal tyres. First 2-3 sessions were steady away just getting to grips with the circuit, gear selection, braking points and working out how to get by in the conditions. I had a couple of laps with Dan behind me in the 220, I ended up letting him by (also read: blue flagged) and he had disappeared from view within a lap, job jobbed.
At this point I was still using sport mode in manual. However, I followed advise to get into race mode, which will allow complete control and to stop the car from intervening so much when handling around the circuit. First time out and it felt far better, felt more in control and I was questioning why I wasn't using it to begin with.
I was feeling more confident at this point, coming round the back of the circuit over Clay Hill I passed a slow RX-8 which resulted in my entry into Water Tower towards Druids much tighter. I went on the brakes but the back end just completely went, the back end came around to the left and the car slid off circuit, onto the grass on the inside of the turn coming to a complete stop, gutted. Luckily it was a minor off, and no barriers were involved.
For some reason that off completely shook me up, I was already feeling nervy due to the conditions and I spent the lunch break on my own practically questioning whether this was all worth it. I knew I needed to pick myself up and keep going, but I couldn't believe how much it had knocked my confidence.
I had a good chat with Phil (appreciate the advice mate!) and luckily I had brought two of my PS4s (road wheel) with me purely as security, he advised I stick them on the rear and I should see an improvement in rear grip and a little more stability.
It probably took me until 2-3pm to get myself back out, steady away. My testicles were the size of raisins by this point so I was keeping it calm and collected. By this point the sun had come out and a dry line had started to appear.
I was suddenly feeling so so much more confident in the car in the dry, I could feel the heat in the tyres and was really starting to lob it into the tighter turns without fear of another incident, I could feel the day coming back to me and was starting to enjoy myself. Even so, Druids had my number and I was still keeping it slow and steady through there.
By 4pm half of the attendees had gone, but I had another hour to go and I wasn't going to waste it, ended up spending most of that time out there on track and was just going quicker and quicker, ending the day on a massive high.
All in all, it was a big lesson learnt. My inexperience has me underprepared for the conditions, and it was the tyres and my own self-confidence that had let me down. Realistically, I wasn't committed enough out there, and as a result there was no chance of getting any heat into the tyres (not that I would have, being non-reputable for wet conditions), and I ended up paying for it. Got some thinking to do for next time, I'm just glad I didn't end the day completely defeated.
Thanks to @Danith for the ride in his 220, gave me a great insight as to what experience can do out there, not to mention the Conti 7s were very impressive.
Home time.
Yesterday consisted of a visit to Oulton Park, which ended up definitely being a day of two halves.
Unfortunately the weather wasn't on side, practically torrential for the drive over from Yorkshire (with delays due to standard M62 antics) and pretty dreary most of the morning.
The most important things to consider on the day were:
- First time at Oulton Park
- First time driving on track in the wet
- Tyre choice was a set of NS-2Rs as I was optimistic that the weather was going to be better than I'd hoped
I was already feeling apprehensive about going out in the wet, not to mention on a new track with non-optimal tyres. First 2-3 sessions were steady away just getting to grips with the circuit, gear selection, braking points and working out how to get by in the conditions. I had a couple of laps with Dan behind me in the 220, I ended up letting him by (also read: blue flagged) and he had disappeared from view within a lap, job jobbed.
At this point I was still using sport mode in manual. However, I followed advise to get into race mode, which will allow complete control and to stop the car from intervening so much when handling around the circuit. First time out and it felt far better, felt more in control and I was questioning why I wasn't using it to begin with.
I was feeling more confident at this point, coming round the back of the circuit over Clay Hill I passed a slow RX-8 which resulted in my entry into Water Tower towards Druids much tighter. I went on the brakes but the back end just completely went, the back end came around to the left and the car slid off circuit, onto the grass on the inside of the turn coming to a complete stop, gutted. Luckily it was a minor off, and no barriers were involved.
For some reason that off completely shook me up, I was already feeling nervy due to the conditions and I spent the lunch break on my own practically questioning whether this was all worth it. I knew I needed to pick myself up and keep going, but I couldn't believe how much it had knocked my confidence.
I had a good chat with Phil (appreciate the advice mate!) and luckily I had brought two of my PS4s (road wheel) with me purely as security, he advised I stick them on the rear and I should see an improvement in rear grip and a little more stability.
It probably took me until 2-3pm to get myself back out, steady away. My testicles were the size of raisins by this point so I was keeping it calm and collected. By this point the sun had come out and a dry line had started to appear.
I was suddenly feeling so so much more confident in the car in the dry, I could feel the heat in the tyres and was really starting to lob it into the tighter turns without fear of another incident, I could feel the day coming back to me and was starting to enjoy myself. Even so, Druids had my number and I was still keeping it slow and steady through there.
By 4pm half of the attendees had gone, but I had another hour to go and I wasn't going to waste it, ended up spending most of that time out there on track and was just going quicker and quicker, ending the day on a massive high.
All in all, it was a big lesson learnt. My inexperience has me underprepared for the conditions, and it was the tyres and my own self-confidence that had let me down. Realistically, I wasn't committed enough out there, and as a result there was no chance of getting any heat into the tyres (not that I would have, being non-reputable for wet conditions), and I ended up paying for it. Got some thinking to do for next time, I'm just glad I didn't end the day completely defeated.
Thanks to @Danith for the ride in his 220, gave me a great insight as to what experience can do out there, not to mention the Conti 7s were very impressive.
Home time.
Danith
ClioSport Club Member
GTi 7.5 pp/Mx5 nd2
Ha brilliant write up. Mate for a first time at a proper track like Oulton, when it was that busy and wet, anyone's gonna be apprehensive!
You weren't a snail around there by any stretch and glad you stuck around to the end. Hope the testes have recovered. Race mode is a must on track, the ASC is far too intrusive, same on my mx5.
I'd call that a mega success, Oulton ticked off, wet and dry, different tyres tried out, a spin that didn't result in damage and getting back on the horse and finding your rhythm. That's like a right foot, left foot and header hat trick
Let me know when the next one is in the pipeline.
You weren't a snail around there by any stretch and glad you stuck around to the end. Hope the testes have recovered. Race mode is a must on track, the ASC is far too intrusive, same on my mx5.
I'd call that a mega success, Oulton ticked off, wet and dry, different tyres tried out, a spin that didn't result in damage and getting back on the horse and finding your rhythm. That's like a right foot, left foot and header hat trick
Let me know when the next one is in the pipeline.
Krarl
ClioSport Club Member
If you don't have an off you're not going hard enough. Glad you got the confidence to go back out
s**t happens but at least it didn't end in tears and you could drive it home ❤️ Gutted I couldn't make it
s**t happens but at least it didn't end in tears and you could drive it home ❤️ Gutted I couldn't make it
JamesBryan
ClioSport Club Member
A spin at Druids without an impact is a win.
I've done it a few times 😅
I've done it a few times 😅
Danith
ClioSport Club Member
GTi 7.5 pp/Mx5 nd2
It was extremely sketchy on entry, especially in the morning. On Ns2r, I'd have needed a hug.
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
So after mulling over Oulton a couple of weeks back, and bags of overthinking, I decided that it was complete overkill having another set of wheels sitting in the garage for 99.5% of the time, only to come out on the occasional track day and clearly only suitable for dry weather so these got sold on last weekend.
The PS4s on the car were on their last legs, almost down to the wear markers and with cracking along the shoulders. I've got a full day booked at CSF, so far ahead of that I've opted for the 'arrive and drive' approach without any weather-related stress. I want to look ahead to the day with a bit more confidence and a fresh set of rubber would probably do just that (without the need for any hugs).
It was either the simple upgrade to the PS5, Goodyear SS or Conti Premium 7s. The Conti's won on price, moreso the ride out with @Danith on them left me impressed considering the conditions.
Decided to stick with the 225 profile over factory 205, for the price and looks I see no reason to stick with the factory fitment. In typical fashion, the car is DISGUSTENG.
The PS4s on the car were on their last legs, almost down to the wear markers and with cracking along the shoulders. I've got a full day booked at CSF, so far ahead of that I've opted for the 'arrive and drive' approach without any weather-related stress. I want to look ahead to the day with a bit more confidence and a fresh set of rubber would probably do just that (without the need for any hugs).
It was either the simple upgrade to the PS5, Goodyear SS or Conti Premium 7s. The Conti's won on price, moreso the ride out with @Danith on them left me impressed considering the conditions.
Decided to stick with the 225 profile over factory 205, for the price and looks I see no reason to stick with the factory fitment. In typical fashion, the car is DISGUSTENG.
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
Purely a recommendation tbh, I think it was actually Dan who said there'd been some whinging about the sport contacts.
Danith
ClioSport Club Member
GTi 7.5 pp/Mx5 nd2
No issue as far as I'm aware, I just ordered the wrong ones but inadvertently got the right ones it seems 😂
S-JM
ClioSport Club Member
A4
CSF 2024.
Motored over on Friday afternoon with @leeds2592, @dann2707, @Krarl and @Clio_fool with a curry scheduled for Friday night along with @J-J. Admittedly quite looking forward to the hotel stay as an uninterrupted nights kip is a rare occurrence nowadays with two very young kids at home, with that being said my alarm was set for 6.30am but I still managed to wake up at 5am, FFS.
I had the full day booked on track and the only prep I had done was to swap the brake fluid out for RBF 660 as well as a first outing on the Conti Premium 7s which were fitted back in March, I couldn't be arsed with carting wheels about with me as my track time is only occasional, so wanted to find some rubber that was good for road and could take some track abuse.
All in all, absolutely brilliant day, the car was faultless no matter how much I pushed it and myself. I was braking later and harder than I ever have, the tyres were absolutely spot on and I had so much confidence from beginning to end.
(couple of pics courtesy of @Sunglasses_Ron and @HAP).
I knew to manage the pressures as these tyres were known to roll a little bit, which is quite evident when I spotted a matching wear line on both fronts the following day:
Also pickup game was strong, had a couple of stints where I thought a wheel was going to fall off or I had a puncture!
Big thanks to @Sir Nancy Flowers and @Krarl for offering me a passenger seat, moreso pleasure to meet the likes of @J-J and I know I had brief encounters with @RMDavis, @Ph1 Tom and @Touring_Rob. I suck at meeting new people generally so each year I try to push myself to talk to more folks!
Big thanks to CS for organizing such a great event once again, definitely a highlight in the calendar and no doubt I'll be looking to do the same again come next year, also WHAT a circuit! Almost missed my braking point on numerous occasions coming down the hill with the full view of the sea and coastline ahead, too busy admiring the view.
Otherwise, my intention from the very beginning was to get the most out of the car at CSF and then look to sell the car at the end of summer. I did wonder if the event would change my mind but I'm still pretty firm and just really fancy a change. The car will be put up for sale in a month or two so if anyone is in the market for a relatively low mileage MK4 in the near future, or knows anybody, get in touch!
Cheers
Motored over on Friday afternoon with @leeds2592, @dann2707, @Krarl and @Clio_fool with a curry scheduled for Friday night along with @J-J. Admittedly quite looking forward to the hotel stay as an uninterrupted nights kip is a rare occurrence nowadays with two very young kids at home, with that being said my alarm was set for 6.30am but I still managed to wake up at 5am, FFS
.I had the full day booked on track and the only prep I had done was to swap the brake fluid out for RBF 660 as well as a first outing on the Conti Premium 7s which were fitted back in March, I couldn't be arsed with carting wheels about with me as my track time is only occasional, so wanted to find some rubber that was good for road and could take some track abuse.
All in all, absolutely brilliant day, the car was faultless no matter how much I pushed it and myself. I was braking later and harder than I ever have, the tyres were absolutely spot on and I had so much confidence from beginning to end.
(couple of pics courtesy of @Sunglasses_Ron and @HAP).
I knew to manage the pressures as these tyres were known to roll a little bit, which is quite evident when I spotted a matching wear line on both fronts the following day:
Also pickup game was strong, had a couple of stints where I thought a wheel was going to fall off or I had a puncture!
Big thanks to @Sir Nancy Flowers and @Krarl for offering me a passenger seat, moreso pleasure to meet the likes of @J-J and I know I had brief encounters with @RMDavis, @Ph1 Tom and @Touring_Rob. I suck at meeting new people generally so each year I try to push myself to talk to more folks!
Big thanks to CS for organizing such a great event once again, definitely a highlight in the calendar and no doubt I'll be looking to do the same again come next year, also WHAT a circuit! Almost missed my braking point on numerous occasions coming down the hill with the full view of the sea and coastline ahead, too busy admiring the view.
Otherwise, my intention from the very beginning was to get the most out of the car at CSF and then look to sell the car at the end of summer. I did wonder if the event would change my mind but I'm still pretty firm and just really fancy a change. The car will be put up for sale in a month or two so if anyone is in the market for a relatively low mileage MK4 in the near future, or knows anybody, get in touch!
Cheers
Robbie Corbett
ClioSport Club Member
Yo!!! I have no idea who you are in real life, I was probably running around in a jumper stressing out over the car. You were one of the people I wanted to try and find!
