Snetterton 300 14-04-11 Opentrack

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:38 pm

A poorly made vid from today...
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pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 9:39 pm

My first go around a track and its great fun , i only live 3miles from Snetterton and i should have been on it sooner . Its a very friendly atmosphere and i liked the track layout and the new viewing bank . When i first got there i was worried by the number of caterhams as iam in a big heavy car and i didnt want to be getting in the way but they seemed to cause enough problems by themselves .To be fair they were fast and i made the mistake of trying to follow one into a turn only to realise camaros dont corner like caterhams , i didnt do that twice .The only downside for me was a missfire that i couldnt get rid of , the motor sounded great when it worked , least it lasted the day . The auto box did ok as well i could put my foot down and change it into first gear on the sharp left hander after coram that got the revs up . The brakes are knackered and i think thats the next thing to spend money on . Pete:Chevy_anim:

Safety_James · Post by **Safety_James** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 11:12 am

pjs65 wrote:My first go around a track and its great fun , i only live 3miles from Snetterton and i should have been on it sooner . Its a very friendly atmosphere and i liked the track layout and the new viewing bank . When i first got there i was worried by the number of caterhams as iam in a big heavy car and i didnt want to be getting in the way but they seemed to cause enough problems by themselves .To be fair they were fast and i made the mistake of trying to follow one into a turn only to realise camaros dont corner like caterhams , i didnt do that twice .The only downside for me was a missfire that i couldnt get rid of , the motor sounded great when it worked , least it lasted the day . The auto box did ok as well i could put my foot down and change it into first gear on the sharp left hander after coram that got the revs up . The brakes are knackered and i think thats the next thing to spend money on . Pete:Chevy_anim:

Ahhh so now i can put a name and face to the car, after stopping you in the pitlane and telling you how stunning your car is... If you ever sell it let me know.. I love it!! Many positive comments about it over the course of the day!!

RobCallow · Post by **RobCallow** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:40 pm

Had a great day yesterday had a few good laps where it was a bit like an 80s flash back with me in the Bm 2 Pug 205s and a couple of old Porsches.

Car goes soooooo much better now I have the LSD fitted but has now highlighted the fact that I need to get some better tyres. The Toyo T1R's just aren't up to the job any more!! Got plenty on time on track perhaps a little too much as I have completely worn out the pads on the rear!!

With a few more tweaks it will be out Mighty Metro hunting again!!

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:22 pm

Safety_James wrote:Ahhh so now i can put a name and face to the car, after stopping you in the pitlane and telling you how stunning your car is... If you ever sell it let me know.. I love it!! Many positive comments about it over the course of the day!!

Are you the marshall who spoke to me when i was at the end of the pitlane waiting to get on the track ,as for ever selling it i couldnt part with my favourite toy even when its not running that great , think it needs a new dizzy . I liked the TR6 the old cars look great on the track well done to the guy who brought it along , would like to see some old fords . Pete:Chevy_anim:

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 7:31 pm

Thats you hooked then Pete

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Fri Apr 15, 2011 8:15 pm

Harry wrote:Thats you hooked then Pete

Looks like it , iam researching brake upgrades at the moment , now wheres that credit card.Pete:Chevy_anim:

Tk · Post by Tk » Fri Apr 15, 2011 9:16 pm

the camaro is a thing of beauty

if i knew you where a bp member i would have said hi, it just didnt click it was you

roll on the next one

Fast Eddy · Post by **Fast Eddy** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:42 am

RobCallow wrote:Had a great day yesterday had a few good laps where it was a bit like an 80s flash back with me in the Bm 2 Pug 205s and a couple of old Porsches.

Car goes soooooo much better now I have the LSD fitted but has now highlighted the fact that I need to get some better tyres. The Toyo T1R's just aren't up to the job any more!! Got plenty on time on track perhaps a little too much as I have completely worn out the pads on the rear!!

With a few more tweaks it will be out Mighty Metro hunting again!!

Yes Rob, as i said on the day, your car seemed to be a vast improvement. Looks like i may have to do some more work on the Metro to stay ahead lol.

Eddy

Safety_James · Post by **Safety_James** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 3:28 pm

pjs65 wrote:Are you the marshall who spoke to me when i was at the end of the pitlane waiting to get on the track ,as for ever selling it i couldnt part with my favourite toy even when its not running that great , think it needs a new dizzy . I liked the TR6 the old cars look great on the track well done to the guy who brought it along , would like to see some old fords . Pete:Chevy_anim:

Indeed, twas me. If your interested, currently trying to work on doing an American Muscle track day for novice/intermediate drivers later this year with a load of local guys and also people from Mildenhall/Lakenheath neck of the woods.. Ill put more info when its more concrete!