Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 I am finally getting round to getting the 86 on track at Oulton Park on 14th November :-) can't wait!The last sprint I did in the 86 was, in a word, slow! So looking forward to really getting to know the cars limits and how driving style will need to change from the MR2. So....i feel a little lost without 2 pages of jobs to prep.! Any tips on things to look out for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 look out for any muppets on the track and steer clear of them, also perhaps start with all aids on if you're not too confident with it then after a couple laps turn on vsc sport and then even turn it all off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 trees? armco?only thing I can suggest is there's 2 of us that have warped brake discs at Oulton Park (but plenty who haven't) so maybe watch out for them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 I've not driven Oulton before so in terms of tips on that i'm none the wiser have you driven it before? Obviously do your normal checks before going out on track, Oil/Water levels tyre pressures. At the very least you're going to want your VSC on. Or you'll just start shaking your head as the car seems to stop and reverse itself back around the corner (ok not quite but that's how impeding it feels)If you're on stock pads they are likely to become useless fast, though this depends on your style of braking also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Love it that Neil is getting loads of advice, when he's done loads of trackdays and competed in the sprint series for years. I think for you Neil, it's simply realising that you have to drive your car differently than an MR2. The GT has got a much more playful chassis and far better balance than the MR2, so the reality is, it's easy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 haha yes thanks Lauren - i did mean more car related tips specific to the 86, but perhaps didn't make that very clear!Last time i drove Oulton was in a Caterham R300 - so expect to be a little slower this time round The car is booked in at RRG Macc. on 31/10 for new front tyres so gives me a couple of weeks to scrub them in. I'm sure Rich's team will give it all the once over for me then.Brakes is a very good point, i am still on the original pads and discs so worth getting them checked over whilst there. will be interested to see how they fair up on track as heard mixed reviews.I also have a nice Defi ZD gauge fitted so can keep an eye on the oil temps etc as for some reason i have it in my head these can get a bit high?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 oh didn't realise you're fairly experienced and wanted more car specific advice hahathe brakes (even standard) are fantastic at stopping the car but can fade if you're really pushing on and doing a long stint over 15 mins Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 well i'm certainly out of practice of recent with the MR2 being so temperamental of recent!!will certainly keep an eye on the brakes then! cheers! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 He may have done loads of track work in his MR2 (which i'm aware of), but he may not want to bin his 86 (We've seen how easily it can be done as of recently even if you are experienced)Brakes to me are fairly useless after 10 minutes. Short sessions are the way forward, 15 mins tops really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 I have always worked on building up slowly in the car (which is always a good excuse at the sprints)This will be built up extra slowly as binning the 86 is not an option!That said i am still hoping for some rain as it does make things more fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 No rain needed 2 Neil_turbo and Mike reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tareim 343 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 was that with all aids of Chris? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Sessions of 10 mins or so will see oil temps at aroudn 125C. Brakes are okay, but will fade after about the same time. Just limit your time on track in one go and you'll be fine. 1 Neil_turbo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 Thanks Lauren. Exactly what I was after! I remember keeping a track on oil temps in yours at angelsey. Also how have people mounted go pro / other cameras in the cabin? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) I should add that those temps were the result in 37C ambient temps at Donington, though I don't think the ambient temperature makes a huge difference in practice. I have had a go pro mounted on the b-pillar on the passenger side, it does work okay, if you get the angle right. Otherwise a suction mount on the rear screen is an option.We also tried recording with a stick on mount (same as B-pillar) on the A pillar, but you can't see what the driver is doing which detracts from it, I think. I admit though I've given up recording track antics on camera. Edited October 20, 2015 by Lauren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamj29 133 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 I've just booked Oulton Park for the 20th November! I have a dash stick on mount for my camera but as Lauren says It would be beneficial to have to located slightly behind the driver, to get a picture of what the driver is up to. Would it work stuck onto a helmet prehaps? I haven't a large amount of experience on trackdays so you will know far more than me Neil. Have fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deacon 1357 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 One of these might be worth purchasing?http://www.haguecamerasupports.com/car-mounts-suction-pads/hague-chm-camera-headrest-mountHere's a video I took with a camera on a helmet mount:- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chillismoke 182 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 was that with all aids of Chris?Yes aided by Chris and nothing else 1 Tareim reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neil_turbo 44 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 One of these might be worth purchasing?http://www.haguecamerasupports.com/car-mounts-suction-pads/hague-chm-camera-headrest-mountHere's a video I took with a camera on a helmet mount:-cheers! I have some alu bar at home so will have a look what i can knock up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
