Toyota Sprint Snetterton 12/10/2103

Post by **Stuart** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:10 pm

Well done Pete; top bombing!!

The 'RAC' style ST185 is owned by Andy CACA who is registered on here. Mad car and a pretty mad driver too!

Another customer of mine was out there is his first sprint in a black GT4 205. He had a great time but mentioned it was slippery, so if it was bad for him it must have been pretty lairy for you

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:13 pm

john B wrote: Look forward to seeing your video mate.....
Pete have also sent you a PM

Looks like the PC has died so the boy will need to build a new one so the videos may be a while. I have read the PM

Tk wrote:with the mlr sprints fully booked from the off, the Toyota one looks like its worth a look for the wee golf

good to see you got the car out and having fun pete

It was an ideal event for the golf , looking forward to seeing it on track sometime as it looks the business in your build thread

Stuart wrote:Well done Pete; top bomb

The 'RAC' style ST185 is owned by Andy CACA who is registered on here. Mad car and a pretty mad driver too!

Another customer of mine was out there is his first sprint in a black GT4 205. He had a great time but mentioned it was slippery, so if it was bad for him it must have been pretty lairy for you

The ST185 certainly looks the business and I did't think a shy retiring type would be driving it . It was a bit lairy and I was having to be real careful on the brakes if I couldnt stop on the tarmac I'd have no chance on wet grass . Pete

blacky · Post by **blacky** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:39 pm

Top stuff Pete!

Sprinting is great fun isn't it! Very addictive though so watch out!

jap.slapper · Post by **jap.slapper** » Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:47 pm

I quite like that little Starlet/Glanza thingy!!

What do they weigh as standard....950kg or something like that? I reckon setup properly, that could be a proper little pocket rocket on track

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:05 pm

I had my son build me a new PC so i can edit my gopro stuff , its full of RAM , SSD and other gadgetry i don't understand but it works great .
So here are a couple of clips from the sprint , one a wet lap and the other dry .
first a wet lap
http://youtu.be/2NEMQVCLW2k

A dry lap
http://youtu.be/KxQ2Cl_Wxh0

Pete

Post by **Ben** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:29 pm

Pete, can't believe I missed this post - great write up chap

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 10:55 pm

Nice vids and smooth driving. Was that a little wiggle i saw under heavy braking in the dry video.

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:20 pm

Ben wrote:Pete, can't believe I missed this post - great write up chap

Thanks Ben

pablo wrote:Nice vids and smooth driving. Was that a little wiggle i saw under heavy braking in the dry video.

Yes it did move a bit ,the track was about 95% dry and the first thing to lose grip at any sight of damp was the back end . Smooth driving , i thought it was more like relaxed driving . Pete

pablo · Post by **pablo** » Sun Oct 27, 2013 11:29 pm

It did look fairly relaxed but then again the car reminds me of our old v6 in that it sounds very laid back in the way it revs. So your driving just seemed to go perfectly with the car. Smooth, calm but far from laid back:thumbs:

pjs65 · Post by **pjs65** » Mon Oct 28, 2013 12:47 am

I should have said pedestrian , I do give the car an easy time of it though and I think the motor will stand more revs than I give it . I did have to be careful on the wet laps as the grip was low ,as also my ability . The difference between wet and dry surprised me ad i realized that if I wanted to go quicker then I would need some tuition . You can get away will stuff on a dry track that would put you off in the wet , and I felt aware of a lack in talent more in those Conditions . I learnt a bit that day .Pete