Brands Hatch Track Afternoon - CANCELLED
 

CANCELLED Due To Weather

I know it was mentioned on the novice evening thread that people would be up for a track afternoon, with the 105db limit.

Are folks still up for it?

Were looking at these last night, got the bug
from the ring:),
when were you thinking cos I'm away at
the end of the month?

just had a look on the ClubMSV site.

there's a PM session on Tuesday 27th July which gives 4 hours open pit lane, and is only £99. Only problem is that its a novice session, so whilst it'll suit most of our members, i know a few (Moley included) that won't be allowed in :(

Can't find any other sessions that allow any drivers at Brand though....

I think i'll book that one Steve :D

Would love to do a 4hr open session. But i'm not sure the car would take it!

Open pit events are the best ones.

You can out for 10-15 mins, then come back in for half an hour. Basically come and go as you like.

Or you can stay our for the full 4 hours..... but i wouldn't recommend that!!!

http://www.clubmsv.co.uk/car-home/ca...rands&duration=

All Booked :D

I'd be up for that if its a novice evening event. Would be a giggle to see how the Saab performs round the track. If it performs anything like it did down to leman I'd be happy. But then my driving skills are likely to let me down :D

Hi, what kind of time is good for a scoob round Brands?

Never timed myself, start chasing times and your prob going to end up in a tyre wall

Anything under 60 secs is not to shabby.

Are we going to do this again? :yeah:

I was going to last night with a few mates... Buts funds wouldnt let me

oh and just remembered i bought some pics from the last one lol i found them and added to my fb page :D

We really ought to try and set another one up.

They are a proper crack.

yep, i'd be up for that :)

100% im up for that.

8th Sept GP circuit £399
http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home/even...?productid=453

21st september open pit lane GP circuit
But is £625 Ouch

i was thinking £399 ouch, let alone 600 quid!!

The last open session evening was £99!

GP Circuit is a fookin expensive option.

There is always a good deal on the Indy :nod:

I wish I had some money.:cry:

I would love to do the GP circuit.:doubleup:

But it ain't going to happen.


Perhaps admin would like to sponsor me.


Like that will happen after Worzels finished sucking poo.:grin:

???? :ninja:

I seem to remember a thread about you sucking poo into shapes? :lol:

Not sure i'd fancy the GP circuit, it looks awesome but theres not a lot of room to get it wrong!

Brands Gp has a lot more room than the Ring Steve. Your car came back from there undamaged mate.:drive:

Maybe so mate, but i was never pushing hard at the Ring because i didn't know the place.

After a few laps round Brands GP i'd start to think i know it!

Count me in, Fancy another track day. 8-)

looking at the ClubMSV site theres not a lot of dates to play with :( but we'll definately sort this out as there seems to be good interest :doubleup:

There's the 20 minute taster sessions evening (like we did before) on Thursday 16th - which is the day after the Driver Training day for those going, or a half day open pit lane on the 20th September. Unfortunately the afternoon session is already full booked :( Both of these days are novice only, so up to 3 trackdays experience in the past.

Other than that, the only options are full days - but starting at £179 per place! We might have to keep an eye on new dates when they are made available and go from there.....

Im going to get the driver training day out of the way and then no money is being spent on my car until the next round of mods over the winter

I am thinking the same. Once the training day is over then I will start to look at another small session around Brands like the taster one we done. Just had new tyres, battery and service so the RB milking the old funds at the mo! But up for another scooby day like we did as it was much better when we know each other. I was up at Brands a few weeks back and it was full of plums in anything from Lambos to wheel barrows!

I'll be up for this...hopefully a bit quicker after the training next week. I might get some tuition at Brands as well:hunt:

Count me in - hope you have a great time at the training day! (jealous!)

When is this?? I'm interested..

We haven't sorted another one yet... there weren't too many available dates at Brands for this time of year last time we checked. But we'll definately sort another one out :doubleup:

edit/ just re-checked the ClubMSV site and theres a half day (novice) on the 1st Dec - £65 morning, £75 afternoon. Which is pretty cheap for a 3 hour open pit lane.... anyone fancy it?

My Birthday the day after aswell :D

Can I put my name down for the 1st Dec please

Definately!

I'll be up for it

Was up there on Monday, Mrs Moley was doing the M3 driver day.... she loved it!!!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...X/RPS_8875.jpg

I better get my wallet out and sort my car :)

Sounds good to me :mrgreen::drive:

I bet she had a good time mate. That looks like a proper good time. :cool:

may be worth a whiz :drive:

i think we'd better start a list then! :lol:

This is for Wednesday 1st December:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Moley_WRX
5. Anger
6. Worzel

Any preference for morning or afternoon session? Morning is cheaper but it could be a bit nippy/frosty at 8am in December!

My birthday the day before

Will be along to watch again

Will be an unemployed bum by then and wont own a track worthy car :cry:

30 would be better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is for Wednesday 1st December:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Moley_WRX
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!

Is this morning or arvo or both???? (excited!). What is it - spank you scoob round the track (Do you need a lid) or driver training in a BMW/Ferrari/F1 Mclaren?

I expect we'll pick one session or the other (am/pm).

Its a 3hr open pit lane, so basically you're on your own to go round the track as much as you like, pitting when you like (when the brakes fade!). You can bring your own lid if you have one thats good enough, or you can hire one of theirs (for a tenner i think).

T'is good fun :ok: but recommend getting some track cover from Moley!

How much are you looking at for track cover ?

Mmmmm Brand's open pit :twisted::ninja:

I'm sure Gary will be along shortly but i think it was £60 for a day last time i used it. Definately worth it just in case!

Evo's are more than welcome mate :doubleup:

Going to sticky this thread as i'm sure we can get enough numbers to go ahead. Had a brief chat about it with a few people at today's meet and think the afternoon session is definately a better idea for the extra tenner. The signing on for the morning sessions starts at 7:30am, bugger that for a game of soldiers! :fool:

Definately pm gets my vote Steve. Just in case it is icy.....

Yep, afternoon session for sure.

Had to scrape the ice off the car for the first time this winter!

This is for Wednesday 1st December:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Moley_WRX
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman

This is for Wednesday 1st December:
1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Moley_WRX
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman
9. Hongkongfooi


got to test the new susp/brakes:whistle:

i'll give ClubMSV a call later today/tomorrow to make sure there's enough availability in the session before the list gets too long and we call get too excited then!

Just spoken to Nick at ClubMSV and he's advised the following:

- Theres plenty of space on the afternoon session at present.
- The session did show 98db on the web, but Nick's advised that this was a mistake and it is actually a 105db noise limit. The evening session we did earlier in the year (with photoshoot) was 102db so most people should be fine for this one :ok:
- If we get 10 names or more from SES, then they'll do 10% off for everyone (which can include extras like helmet hire, additional passengers/drivers, instructors etc).
- If we get 10 names, they'll also reserve us enough pit lane garages for no charge.

Considering we've already got 9 people on the list, there must be a few more who fancy it :doubleup: Just remember its listed as a novice session.

Hi Steve, so a instructor can be hired to show the right lines

yes, its an additional option when you book your slot. It costs £25 but i'm not sure how long that gives you with an instructor in an open-pit session.

Thanks for the reply. As ive never done a trackday before thought it be a good idea to have some instruction

I'd recommend having an instructor for sure, made a massive difference.

Another option is for SES to hire their own instructor for afternoon.
Some pro race drivers offer this as a service.

This guy does it i think (and won @ Brands driving Zen's car in 2008)

http://www.philipglew.com/contact.php

Nice one Steve.:doubleup:

Mmmm :twisted:

come on Nige, you know the Evo deserves an early Christmas pressie :D

nobody else want to join us and make it up to 10 people?

So was that a yes, Nige? :mrgreen:

is it ok to come along and watch and show some support? would want to do a baffled sump first before I thought about going on track, that and a rebuild of the brakes

Sure it'll be fine, we had a few people come along last time to just watch without any problems :)

How many on the list want a instructor?

cool, i'll wander over then, bring the camera with me and see if i can get some good shots

Its about time I had a another go but how loud can you go with 105 as I have on idea what mine is :?


1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Moley_WRX
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman
9. Hongkongfooi
10. kartingsteve

1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4.
5. Anger
6. Worzel
7. Scooby Coops!!
8. Crowman
9. Hongkongfooi
10. kartingsteve

Sorry folks, my car won't be ready in time
Will be there watching though

What are you having done Gary?

i will be interested

Me too. Are you thinking of sharing the cost of bringing someone along then, as opposed to using the instructors at Brands? (no idea how good they are in comparison?).

This is the guy i used before, he's very very good.
Not bad prices either.... http://www.benelliottdriving.com/Driver%20training.htm

Nothing too exciting, just needs a clutch and the AP's fitted (whatever pads are in the Brembos at the moment are awful)

Would love to do this but any spare money is going on the car at the moment, so next time me thinks :nod:

bump :)

1. Steve_PPP
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg
4. Anger
5. Worzel
6. Scooby Coops!!
7. Crowman
8. Hongkongfooi
9. kartingsteve

Anyone else fancy this? £75 for a 3hr open pit at Brands :doubleup:

One more gives us ten on the list, then i can speak to ClubMSV about booking us as a group.

Will be speaking to ClubMSV in the next day or two to confirm if we'll get any group discount on the 9 cars rather than 10.

If not, we'll have to go with what we've got and get booked up - unless there's anyone else interested?

I am having trouble in finding some brake pads in time, either way I will be there even if it's just watching and taking photos

Well, I've got poo news. My piggy is taking longer than anticipated to fix itself and I now have a consult with surgeon on the 1st Dec. and I'm not allowed to drive until I see him.
It's all going to be undo-able as being "able to drive" does not mean "able to stamp it around a race track".
Sorry if this messes things up. I'm as gutted as ... Well very.


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ouch :vom:

no worries mate, hope the little tootsie is better soon :ok:

Thanks mate. So do I as it's p'ing me off and I'm booooored at home alone!

Bit of an update for everyone.

I've spoken to ClubMSV again and as it looks like we'll fall short of the 10 people required for a discount, we'll have to go ahead and book up individually.

Can everyone go here and book directly for the afternoon PM session on Wednesday 1st December (£75).
http://www.clubmsv.com/car-home/even...?productid=626

There are currently 13 spaces available but they are open to the public so first come, first served etc.

When booking, the website asks you where you heard about the trackday event. Please select 'Club Website/Forum' then 'Other' and add 'South East Scoobies' like below:

http://www.southeastscoobies.co.uk/v...ve_ppp/msv.jpg

Please remember:
- Its a 3hr open pit so come in and out as much as you like.
- 105db noise limit (most people will be fine with this)
- Novice session (max 3 track days experience)
- Brands can supply helmets and driver training at additional cost (added options when booking online).
- Sort some trackday insurance out - better the be safe than sorry!

1. Steve_PPP - booked
2. Midlife2
3. Scooby Greg - booked
4. Anger
5. Worzel
6. Scooby Coops!!
7. Crowman
8. Hongkongfooi
9. kartingsteve

come on guys, get it booked! :doubleup:

Does anyone think my car will pass the 105dB?

Steve

Ive been invited to Milan to go out on the town with some of the Ducatti moto gp team... So cant afford it now

Sorry people.... Cars not ready anyway

Officially... No, not a chance!

In reality... It depends how busy they are, how much they want your money and how much they feel like fudging the results from the db meter! :)

Not sure what system you have but most people earlier in the year were reading lower than they expected. Only the loudest of cars failed (and nobody who had paid their money failed).

Daft thing is i had mine measured at Goodwood and then at Brands, the readings were completely different. So you'll only know 100% if you get it checked by Brands themselves.

What did your system read again Si?

Nuts. Said to the other half about it this morning after reading on here last night.
She suprisingly gave me the thumbs up to get a new crash hat and she said she'd pay for the day too!! Result.

Bloody Team Ice system. I'm sure a few years ago (Anger may remember this) at Japfest we tested my car and it only read 98.5dB . But..........having said that that was on the OE headers and VF35.

My sports cat helps but not sure? Not as loud as a full classic on decat with the same system.

Steve

That wasnt at 5500 rpm tho

still waiting for new Pagids before commiting i'm afraid.

I am unsure on this,I would like to but as only running stock unchipped ecu id have to turn the boost back to factory setting and i dont see me keeping up at all with 240-260bhp

I run only 250bhp on a heavy newage (standard WRX PPP) and still had a massive hoot at the last one we did :mrgreen:

And theres not a massive difference on a track between a 250 and 350bhp car round Brands, as the straights not that long.

If thats the case, my gut feel is still that you'd be ok. But obviously its a risk and up to you mate.

Last time they read most cars well below what everyone was expecting....

You lucky git :drive:

ill have a good think but iam kinda thinking why not,
hope it does'nt rain ive only got r888s ummmm..

I'm in :roll: just have to have a word with Moley now.

nice one mate, i'll be doing the same and giving Moley a bell soon as well :ok: