Dan!
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Thanks to Andy K and the Llandow days this year I am off to France this weekend with 'Lotus on Track' for a double header; Clastres Saturday and Ecuyers Sunday.
After 5 years of Lotus ownership unbelievably Llandow earlier this year was my first track day. That experience highlighted a few things; my Toyo T1R tyres were rubbish, my suspension was too soft, and my Geo was out giving me understeer at low speed and oversteer at high speed, my brake fluid was rubbish, etc.
So in preparation for my 2nd outing at Llandow a few weeks ago I went a bit mad on the upgrades... And after spending £5k on upgrades an £8k car it's now a pretty sorted track car... And if I'm honest, a fairly uncomfortable road car! However, all the mods have been on brakes, tyres, suspension and geo (I know, you don't get much for £5k!!) and so the engine is still only producing 120bhp-ish.
So, I'm off to France to do battle with a couple of 280bhp SC Exiges, a 300bhp turbo charged Europa and many more experienced track dayers. It should be quite fun!
The first track looks quite fast and open - I reckon I'll get left behind by the more powerful stuff. However, the second one looks quite tight and twisty and so hopefully my lighter car will hold its own.
A couple more outings and it'll be time to apply for an ARD's license and watch the bank account empty itself....
After 5 years of Lotus ownership unbelievably Llandow earlier this year was my first track day. That experience highlighted a few things; my Toyo T1R tyres were rubbish, my suspension was too soft, and my Geo was out giving me understeer at low speed and oversteer at high speed, my brake fluid was rubbish, etc.
So in preparation for my 2nd outing at Llandow a few weeks ago I went a bit mad on the upgrades... And after spending £5k on upgrades an £8k car it's now a pretty sorted track car... And if I'm honest, a fairly uncomfortable road car! However, all the mods have been on brakes, tyres, suspension and geo (I know, you don't get much for £5k!!) and so the engine is still only producing 120bhp-ish.
So, I'm off to France to do battle with a couple of 280bhp SC Exiges, a 300bhp turbo charged Europa and many more experienced track dayers. It should be quite fun!
The first track looks quite fast and open - I reckon I'll get left behind by the more powerful stuff. However, the second one looks quite tight and twisty and so hopefully my lighter car will hold its own.
A couple more outings and it'll be time to apply for an ARD's license and watch the bank account empty itself....
