Llandow track day

lozcb

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Andyk said:
See now breaks confuse me...When I had the CSL I was going to put some AP's on as BMW breaks are pron to fade....I would have thought AP's would cut your stopping distance down but I was told by the racers on the forum that all it doesn't...What a break upgrade does is stop the fade so you can stay out for longer....I'm still not convinced.....But I wasn't going to spend bloody 3k on the upgrade just so I could stay out on track a little longer.......God nows.
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AP Andy have Guaranteed me atleast 20% greater efficiency if not more , larger callipers larger discs , increased venting and heat dispersal , S/steel lines and non degradeable fluid , we can but wait and see , worst is i'll catch you all up on laps 5 or 6


regards loz
 
Andyk

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Yep efficiency.......I think that means they will last fade free for longer....AH well you can test it on the day...Go into the final chicane and break later on the 2nd lap....If you hit the control tower you can go back and have a word with AP.....Great brakes though.
 
lozcb

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Andyk said:
Yep efficiency.......I think that means they will last fade free for longer....AH well you can test it on the day...Go into the final chicane and break later on the 2nd lap....If you hit the control tower you can go back and have a word with AP.....Great brakes though.
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The tests they did pre disc and caliper manufacture showed that by larger discs and larger 8 pot callipers will increase stopping power by 20% minimum , the fact they will be applied for shorter times means less heat input and the extra venting should make for quicker heat dispersal Hopefully that is , we will have to wait and see


regards loz
 
Andyk

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Will be really intersted in the results Loz.....Remind me not to be infront of you into a bend when your testing
 
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Guys,

My last visit finished off one of my tyres [FNS] yet the OS still had 5mm left so is now a spare sat in the garage. Replaced both as the fitter did not stock them as the were 'Old' type

Question, will it be OK to pop this one onto the FNS despite it having a different tread pattern? as I do not want to wast it or wear out the new one I have on the front now.

Both are Michelin but the old one is the V Shape tread pattern where as the new ones are the single direction only.
 
Emtee

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Hi Andy,

Have been trolling around cyberspace looking for in-expensive track-day helmets, but struggling to come up with anything under about £150? If that's the base, I'll risk whatever's on offer at the track, but wondered whether you have any recommendations?

Thanks for your help, Miles.
 
Andyk

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I think I paid £70 for a open face bike helmet.....As long as it's an helmet doesn't matter what it is. I would go to the local motor bike store and get a moped one thats cheap esecially if you are only planning 1 or 2 track days year.....I look a **** in mine but hey who cares when you having this much fun....

If you want a good one then these are pretty good for £109...depends really what you want.

I pretty sure Llandow don't have helmet hire being a small track but I will ask the question......I will bring 2 helmets so there will be a spare.
 
Emtee

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Thanks Andy, Thanks Loz, had checked ebay and several others but had discounted bike helmets as I thought certain tracks didn't allow them for cars?

I have a healthy distrust of fleebay so will check out my local bike shop.

Cheers, Miles.
 
Andyk

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Miles, to put your mind at rest I've been to Goodwood, Coombe, Llandow, Donnington, Silverstone and Monza...all are OK with bike helmets.
 
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BigFoot

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Get a carbon fibre one, looks totally bad ***!


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Andyk

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Maserati/Ferrear make carbon helmets..saw them at Dick Lovett in Swindon......£2000 I believe....That would make Llandow and very expensive track day.
 
Andyk

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Couldn't remember if they did or not...So there you go another option....I will check that they still doon Monday.
 
Klive

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If you're not too woriied about how you look then go to a motorcycle store and buy your own helmet. They're not expensive and then you know only your head's gone in it.
 
SimonM

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Andyk said:
Loz.....................26th
Amtee.................26th
Safrane...............26th
LeeH..................
SimonM...............26th
Conaero..............26th
Marcos.............. 26th
Enzo.................26th
Malc/Rich............Ghibli (Subject to work commitments)

Non Maserati
AndyK - M5
Paul08 - Lotus Elise
Pex - Lotus Elise
Bill - Honda Integra TypeR
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Count me in fellas - can confirm that Llandow do hire out helmets, so no need to panic!
 
Andyk

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Nice one Simon...it's going to be fun...

Come everyone you must have friends who would like to join in...As long as Lee confirms thats 13 so 7 to go....

I will have more details tomorrow on booking etc...

Any of you friendly with anyone on the 'other' forum that aren't on here that could push them our way...could fill a few places...
 
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Loz.....................26th
Amtee.................26th
Safrane...............26th
LeeH..................
SimonM...............26th
Conaero..............26th
Marcos.............. 26th
Enzo.................26th
Malc/Rich............Ghibli (Subject to work commitments)

Non Maserati
AndyK - M5
Paul08 - Lotus Elise
Pex - Lotus Elise
Bill - Honda Integra TypeR

Instruction - Mad Chris
 
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