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Blyton park 20th August

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geordie56:
Looking very good Steve lad how did you find the slicks when you first set off then? I'm gutted I'm missing a few track days but I'm sure as you may well be aware it shall all hopefully be worth it! I hope your off wasn't to much drama pal hate to see issues with fellow forum members on here having fun giving it there all! Did the slicks really transform it for you then? See you at silverstone mate.

SteveP:
With some "leaning on the them" it took about 1 1/2 to 2 laps to get them working well, they weren't as bad as I thought they might be, however these have seen some action before so I would image brand new slicks would be a bit more lively to start with.

The off wasn't too bad, here's the circuit layout: -



It was at the "the wiggler" coming out of the exit got too wide and with two wheels on the grass / mud which put it sideways and heading towards the only bit of arnco on the circuit, I managed to catch enough of it with some opposite lock to bring it around to bouce sideways to a halt  :laugh: :laugh:

I think the slicks played a big part in being able to stop in time, as at that speed I think road tyre would have slid me into the barrier  :scared: :scared:

Got the clutch to do before Silverstone but looking forward to that one, however no slicks allowed on that day, road legal tyres only.

tony_danza:
Ah, all the best people have an off at some point  :signLOL:

Glad to hear you got away with it, and both had a good day on track. Certainly looks a decent enough setup they've got there.

Steve - How did you set your car up for the slicks BTW? Looks like you could do with more front camber there??
TC - there appears to be no pictures of you powersliding. Must try harder... :evilgrin:

SteveP:
It can take some more front camber but have left it in the original setup of 2.5" as it was the first outing for the slicks.

Going to book another day at somewhere like Bedford to experiment some more with the setup

Janner_Sy:
Gravel traps are for winners :grin:

The caterham guys at rockingham were saying the slucks were scary when cold, but once hot, grip wise the differnce was huge over a semi-slick tyre

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