AJ124 118 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Tareim said: even though I've not hear your car I'm 99% sure you will pass with that setup, the japspeed cat back is very similar to the q300 which is quiet Hope so, it doesn't sound too loud outside. Just know the Bedford drive by policy is no second chances if you set off the mics by the track. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich 378 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 Might be worth grabbing a cheapy sound meter (15 quid should get you one) and testing it. 1 AJ124 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul 442 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 1 hour ago, AJ124 said: Hope so, it doesn't sound too loud outside. Just know the Bedford drive by policy is no second chances if you set off the mics by the track. One of us will go and stand in front of the mic for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted January 12, 2016 35 minutes ago, CanaryWundaboy said: One of us will go and stand in front of the mic for you. Excellent . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Whats is the driven by limit at Bedford? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted January 14, 2016 Static: 101 dB(A) Drive-by: 87.5 dB(A) 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mac 32 Report post Posted January 16, 2016 You'll all have fun at the end of the month... Was at Bedford Autodrome today, VERY cold, icy entrance road on arrival, but sunny and dry. The only GT86 there...sad times... but a good mix of cars. Another well run event by Javelin - they did black flag me once (the no drifting policy...) but accepted that I was genuinely trying to keep it tidy.... nothing deliberate (I blame the worn Primacys). I was worried that on the 3.8 mile GT circuit the car would feel under powered - but not at all - could make excellent progress but still enjoy the balance of the car (such an enjoyable chassis to balance as it tries to let go a lot - again maybe the primacys & cold track temp). So cold that my tyres are set to 35psi (always show 35 on a warm day - stationary / not been driven / in the garage) were down at 32 (due to weather) but back up to 37 (& higher) after a few laps. Surprising how much quicker the GT lapped compared to much nicer / more dedicated machinery, really is a good car, don't know how these get slated. Tyres and brakes seemed just about take 4 - laps before noticeably going off. The idea was to give Cath some time as a passenger on track (having missed the opportunity at the Sprints last season). (Speaking of which they said the 2016 TSS dates will be released soon - and will include Anglesey!). I guess the only negative is that Bedford is still quite a "rough" surface and seems to give the tyres a harder time than other circuits (maybe because it's a "corporate entertainment venue" as such). But smiles all round - top day: [url=http://postimg.org/image/9hhq7q9up/full/] [url=http://postimg.org/image/3kig4ni3l/full/] [url=http://postimage.org/] [url=http://postimage.org/] [url=http://postimg.org/image/x7dbo6s1n/full/] [url=http://postimg.org/image/4pmujph1x/full/] 5 faith, Keethos, KevinA and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galaxian 6 Report post Posted January 17, 2016 there's now 13 GT86s on the list having cosworth streemaster pads fitted tomorrow in preparation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted January 18, 2016 Awesome, glad you and the Mrs had an awesome time at Bedford! Really looking forward to it, will you not be joining us at all? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted January 18, 2016 This is gonig to be epic. Unfortunately, my wheels wont arrive till march so looking like I will be on primacies.....should be fun if its cold and icy. 3 AJ124, GT86-Ian and Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted January 18, 2016 2 hours ago, GT86Owner said: This is gonig to be epic. Unfortunately, my wheels wont arrive till march so looking like I will be on primacies.....should be fun if its cold and icy. Will teach you how to drive then..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted January 18, 2016 4 minutes ago, knightryder said: Will teach you how to drive then..... says the person who uses the ecuTEK to heel toe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Mac 32 Report post Posted January 23, 2016 On 18 January 2016 at 9:41 AM, Keethos said: Awesome, glad you and the Mrs had an awesome time at Bedford! Really looking forward to it, will you not be joining us at all? Sorry - missed this post - I have a big birthday that weekend so I'm away... Shame as its so local and I'd go again now! - enjoy 👍🏽 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted January 23, 2016 No worries, hope you have a fun day anyways!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ade 517 Report post Posted January 25, 2016 Thats 16 cars booked for the trackday now! and a few spectators. List from the other side so not sure if all names match up. Confirmed on track: Spanytom Steeps Galaxian GT86-Ian Ade Faith Mike Furnate AJ124 Steve_P Rob275 K1a4 86alex Will300 Keethos Steve Turtill Spectators: Kesler Canary Wundaboy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJ 374 Report post Posted January 30, 2016 Just signed up for the day so that's one more for the list :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popkid 16 Report post Posted January 30, 2016 Just signed up so that is one more, my first track day, have requested an instructor session too, looking forward to it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ztox 230 Report post Posted February 3, 2016 I'll probably come along and watch if I'm free for the social. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popkid 16 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 On winter wheels and tyres at moment, will swap onto my primacies for this, was looking at them today, and they don't have too much left, might be the death of them! So may be shopping for new tyres afterward, Not sure whether to replace them like for like or go to Conti Sport Contact 5s Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ124 118 Report post Posted February 6, 2016 58 minutes ago, popkid said: On winter wheels and tyres at moment, will swap onto my primacies for this, was looking at them today, and they don't have too much left, might be the death of them! So may be shopping for new tyres afterward, Not sure whether to replace them like for like or go to Conti Sport Contact 5s I would see if get the trackday bug (if you haven't already). Conti sport 5's do not last long on track! I lost about 4-5mm in a day last year. It was a very warm day which did not help. Good road tyre though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 Just realised I am off on this day is it ok to come and watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galaxian 6 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 17 hours ago, popkid said: On winter wheels and tyres at moment, will swap onto my primacies for this, was looking at them today, and they don't have too much left, might be the death of them! So may be shopping for new tyres afterward, Not sure whether to replace them like for like or go to Conti Sport Contact 5s I asked the guy at javelin whether to stay on my winters or put the primacies back on. he said, if it's wet, stay on the winters otherwise go with the primacies as you will get a lot of heat into them at speed. hopefully it's dry, I've got 5mm left on the primacies so it's an opportunity to wear them sufficiently to need better rubber on for the summer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 458 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 3 hours ago, nikndel said: Just realised I am off on this day is it ok to come and watch? don't see why not! 1 nikndel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 4 hours ago, nikndel said: Just realised I am off on this day is it ok to come and watch? Bring a helmet! 1 nikndel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted February 7, 2016 53 minutes ago, rob275 said: Bring a helmet! I will ask one eyed Bob at work again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites