Depends on the time of year and now we're into the race season - so not cheap and most weekends will will be booked.Anyone know how much it'd cost for us to rent Donnington for a bit, and we can get us all down there then?
Have a few sessions of people just wanting to drive on the track, then we can let our resident hardcore drivers/modders loose in an all out race wined takes home the bacon (I'll provide winner with a pack of tecos finest streaky bacon!)... I'll totally race with them, just so none of them come last!
Depends on the time of year and now we're into the race season - so not cheap and most weekends will will be booked.
Haven't rented the circuit for a while (not since it closed and reopened), but I'd expect circa ÂŁ20-25k with marshalls.
That said, racing wouldn't be permitted unless the drivers held ARDS/National Race Licences, which would count most people out.
Same goes for timing, which is also not allowed on trackdays (officially).
Still, that's not the point. Trackdays are there to hone your driving in a relatively 'safe' environment. Nothing wrong with testing each others cars, but bear in mind that it's not that hard to 'buzz' and engine doing this (over-rev by way of early downshift for example).
Better off speaking to someone like Johnny at Bookatrack and trying to get a semi-exclusive deal with him - or any of the other ATDOs. There's the issue of insurance etc. to consider too which could be problematic for a private hire perspective, espeically if you take money from people to attend.
Silverstone best from a safety perspective, Cadwell would really test the handling mods
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A Coyote will fit an Ecoboost engine bay... ;)
Yeah I've never booked a track before, totally new to it, just made the statement as would be good to do IMO!
I totally don't have a race licence, doubt I could get one either, I drive like a granny in the eco :lol:.
Lets bring this thread back on topic (GOd bet you'd never hear me say that!):
I'm thinking of doing some mods, I have NO FKING CLUE, what I want to do, but, would be willing to take advise from everyone on what would improve the general upkeep of the car, keep it looking fresh, sounding nice etc.
At the moment I've toiled with the idea of the following:
Exhaust
Splash guards (Although rear wheels need to come off which I'm not pleased about!)
K&N Air filter (Not CAI)
ADAMTUNE - lifetime tune (If it gets me better MPG whilst also getting me better Bhp)
Catch can
Roush side vents
Painting calipers, contemplating going red
Rocker and hood decals
Aim it to keep the car looking both classy, fresh and mean on the aesthetics, anything mechanically relate is purely for the upkeep of the car more than anything to make the car go faster. I don't drive it fast round any corners, I tend to take them very slowly, especially in the wet or cold. I'm yet to take a roundabout quicker than 30mph either... So, handling on the car, in my eyes, is 'Fine'
MSV run their "How Fast" events at Bedford - they are really well organised. A safe circuit and they measure your times so we could find out who really is fastest..... Only ÂŁ99Depends on the time of year and now we're into the race season - so not cheap and most weekends will will be booked.
Haven't rented the circuit for a while (not since it closed and reopened), but I'd expect circa ÂŁ20-25k with marshalls.
That said, racing wouldn't be permitted unless the drivers held ARDS/National Race Licences, which would count most people out.
Same goes for timing, which is also not allowed on trackdays (officially).
Still, that's not the point. Trackdays are there to hone your driving in a relatively 'safe' environment. Nothing wrong with testing each others cars, but bear in mind that it's not that hard to 'buzz' and engine doing this (over-rev by way of early downshift for example).
Better off speaking to someone like Johnny at Bookatrack and trying to get a semi-exclusive deal with him - or any of the other ATDOs. There's the issue of insurance etc. to consider too which could be problematic for a private hire perspective, espeically if you take money from people to attend.
Silverstone best from a safety perspective, Cadwell would really test the handling mods
Sorry to drag the thread off topic Enoch!Right, in an attempt to get back somwhere near on topic....(I don't mind really) but I do dislike squabbles......
Anywho my list has now totally changed:lol:..... I've been pricing everything up, and also been in touch with Steeda, and Robbie has done me a bit of a deal that's to good to turn down.....especially when considering import charges, duty and postage from the USA...
The results will be the same or close enough not to matter, but I get the parts quicker, and as I said at a price I'm happy with......
So now the list is:eyebulge:
BMR cradle lockout......got a great price on this from an eBay seller
Steeda sport linear springs... 1" drop
Steeda F&R sway bars
Steeda IRS subframe alignment kit
Steeda Diff bush inserts.
Ford racing Bump stops.... I'm fitting these because ford recommend them with their 1" drop springs...
Oh and I get a free hat...
Now that I didn't know. Do they do it as an individual time trial then Dave?
The looks are entirely down to you, good to get advice on performance and handling though as it usually requires someone who's done it before.
I deliberately wanted to avoid adjustable suspension, for a couple of reasons..
No worries.....it doesn't bother me one bit:cheers:
