scatty Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 As you have a proper Japanese car, you may be invited to the secret trackday club... :-)See Mike for further details.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 What would you guys pick?A trip to spa or do afew events of time attack?I've spoke to them and the car can run in the clubman group which is road tuned group so not against the massive powered cars as there is restricted rulesHaving done Nurburgring last year in mine and been around TA for a few years now with RCM I would say the two experiences you are comparing are quite different and choosing one over the other would depend on what you are looking for. Clubman TA would certainly satisfy any competitive driving urge you have for sure in a controlled and relatively safe timed racing environment. The Spa trip would be more of a driving holiday with some laps of an awesome track thrown in. Unforgettable for sure (just like the 'Ring for me) but its not 'racing' like TA would be. I would also guess doing a few TA events would perhaps be more costly all things considered too and perhaps be harder on the car too (although you have the best model for that ;-). As I say depends what you want to 'tick' off the list next year Chris! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Having done Nurburgring last year in mine and been around TA for a few years now with RCM I would say the two experiences you are comparing are quite different and choosing one over the other would depend on what you are looking for. Clubman TA would certainly satisfy any competitive driving urge you have for sure in a controlled and relatively safe timed racing environment. The Spa trip would be more of a driving holiday with some laps of an awesome track thrown in. Unforgettable for sure (just like the 'Ring for me) but its not 'racing' like TA would be. I would also guess doing a few TA events would perhaps be more costly all things considered too and perhaps be harder on the car too (although you have the best model for that ;-). As I say depends what you want to 'tick' off the list next year Chris! :-)I went the ring, wasn't in best car could been in but enjoyed it all the same. Like say it's a unforgettable experience as spa would be. I do have that competitive urge though , and cost would be slightly more I agree but I think you'd get money worth through buzz of been part and Competiting even though be near back of the grid ha. I've paid the 1st fee so my place is down on list. Just more read the rules the mote cost goes up lol. RCM fancy offering some sponcership? Hahaha Edited December 27, 2014 by specC_chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 As you have a proper Japanese car, you may be invited to the secret trackday club... :-)See Mike for further details.... sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwr northants Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 As you have a proper Japanese car, you may be invited to the secret trackday club... :-)See Mike for further details....Poofs don't want to get embarrassed by a French tickler lol !!! Bring on curbs in May see all u big bhp cars going errrr slow lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Poofs don't want to get embarrassed by a French tickler lol !!! Bring on curbs in May see all u big bhp cars going errrr slow lolFrench cars are good, especially if have a RS badge.What you got?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwr northants Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Lee gimp mate , it's an ugly fook but goes well ph1 sport Edited December 27, 2014 by gwr northants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Good cars clios.I've had 2 x Clio 200s. Both cups.Cracking fun cars, brilliant handling. Just lack that grunt in straight line. Perfect for curborough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwr northants Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 (edited) Yes mate do need more va va voom in top end can't disagree , curbs is spot on for them , and I'd rarther do spa than the ring myself , Edited December 27, 2014 by gwr northants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted December 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Ring is good , but think it's mad into summit it ain't aswell. Far too many iodits going round uncontrolled. Least spa is a proper trackday. My 1st Didn't help that my 1st 5 laps of the ring were in heavy rain which did spoil it slighty. Just gald to come in once piece. Others didn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Spa would be an awesome trackday holiday to be fair Isn't there a big Subaru trackday there each year ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted January 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 No photo for a change lol , but been chevron Motorsport today too see simon and check out what the place is about. Nice to know got someone very local who's very knowledgable on scoobies. I booked in for a clutch bleed and put in some fresh fluid. Nothing major but thought some fesh fluid wouldn't go a miss. Pedal feels abit smoother now. Brakes are defo on next job to do now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 No photo for a change lol , but been chevron Motorsport today too see simon and check out what the place is about. Nice to know got someone very local who's very knowledgable on scoobies. I booked in for a clutch bleed and put in some fresh fluid. Nothing major but thought some fesh fluid wouldn't go a miss. Pedal feels abit smoother now. Brakes are defo on next job to do nowSimon supported the club for our 10 year anniversary club by way of a raffle prize for a Geo set-up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 That's good of him! Mine wil be getting a geo set up off him. He's got my settings ATM as he believes the car can be set up a lot better than it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanamoore Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Where do you live then Chris,I live very close to chevron,I have never been lucky another to see your car about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I don't live in Stafford, Stoke/stone way so only up a34 really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Another item too add to the mod list. After taking some advice rather be safe than sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Not the easiest job to fit !I've got the RCM version sitting in my garage to go on at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Yeh need Delicate hands needed and some patience to get it lined A lot easier on 4 post lift then on ha back on the drive lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Made my mind up ..... Sorry SPA lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Keeping in with the theme of the car lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Lol yehDid want black but didn't have my size. Knew should started that diet sooner lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specC_chris Posted January 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Finally got round to Getting the brakes done Booked it in with Simon at Chevron motorsport with finding out he's local to me. makes change not having to travel miles out my way. Did have bit of stress, two the bolts played up as subaru's sh*t design/ idea of how to mount the calipers :mad: so had helicol two. never mind. Also had the brakes bleed, regressed the anti roll bar bushes and visited weather spoons for some breakfast and a pint with the dole dossers :lol1: Brakes feel 100% better and they aint even bedded in. Think might have set the AST's a bit stiffer at the front now stop from diving :lol1::lol1: Also ordered some semi slicks ready for track outings Dont know what they are like but reviews seem pretty good so we shall see. next on the list to do is , Baffle sump plate. think it'll be a wise mod for doing some track work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi mate. I had the ns 2 on my car great tyre looks a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millie Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 Hi Chris , did not connect you to this thread , good seeing you other day at Chevron . I said to the lads in the morning when I got there that the car was a mint example and a great car , which I mentioned to you when we were chatting. Hope to catch up again at a meet or at Chevron . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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