ianbru
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Surprisingly, Ian Bru is not my real name! (it's Greg)
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Post by ianbru on Mar 15, 2010 18:19:35 GMT
For anyone who doesn't already know.... the test day on Sunday 21st March is now a full day rather than the 2-5pm slot as advised on the Knockhill website. I'm heading up with the XR2 for my first time on track with it...... should be fun  What's the normal protocol for a test day?? (just cos I've not done one before  ) Cheers, Greg |
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Post by martinbuchan on Mar 15, 2010 19:06:42 GMT
Err basically turn up, sign in and get your sticker for which group you choose to go in Then wait till its your group's turn, race then come back and repeat another time  After thats its getting pished time  |
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Post by jenks on Mar 15, 2010 21:58:25 GMT
How strict is the scrutinering for testing? I take it an xr2 rubbed/sanded down or in primer with out front or rear bumpers would be a 'no'?  Hitting major delays right now.......and still to drive the bloody thing!  |
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Post by TheRealDC on Mar 15, 2010 22:25:16 GMT
Greg
They won't care about the appearance for a test session. As long as its safe you'll be fine. Cosmetics do, apparently, matter for race meetings though ...
DC
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ianbru
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Post by ianbru on Mar 16, 2010 9:05:45 GMT
Cheers guys, and looking forward to getting out in the car for the first time. DC, it was Jenks who was worried about the look of his car..... mine is looking like the doggies danglies after a few weeks hard graft! Just hope I can keep it that way...  Attachments:
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Post by jenks on Mar 16, 2010 9:30:29 GMT
Greg They won't care about the appearance for a test session. As long as its safe you'll be fine. Cosmetics do, apparently, matter for race meetings though ... DC Yeah it was me DC but thats good to know, so even though I have no front or rear valances or bumpers I'll be ok? Greg yours is looking great, I think I should put a pic up of mine now so the slagging can start! |
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Post by martinbuchan on Mar 16, 2010 12:53:59 GMT
Very nice car Greg. Guessing by the paint scheme your either a Hamilton Accies fan or hopefully a fellow dons fan! ;D
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ianbru
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Post by ianbru on Mar 16, 2010 15:50:00 GMT
Thanks Martin...... Falkirk fan..... but it was red when I got it and I couldn't afford to paint the fecker blue after what I've already spent! Although I changed the bumpers and arches from red to white which looks ok I think!
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Post by Blair on Mar 16, 2010 19:05:23 GMT
Looks very smart. I give it half a lap in that condition. Joking aside I'm sure you'll be fine and hope all goes to plan testing. |
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Post by aland on Mar 16, 2010 19:17:24 GMT
see you have falkirk tyres on the car Greg, they look like they are going down :-) only joking mate, car looks great.
al...killie fan
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ianbru
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Post by ianbru on Mar 18, 2010 16:35:25 GMT
Aye very good Alan!
Latest forecast for Sunday say's it'll be pi**ing down for most of the day. Looks like some wet weather practice then!
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Giggsy
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Post by Giggsy on Mar 18, 2010 21:31:06 GMT
Greg I would't be shouting about the falkirk thing, say I stay in Falkirk now but i'll always be a Pars man. Testing is for checking your car and practise. You'd prob be best just to find your own bit of Tarmac and concentrate on yourself, quite a few begginers (like myself) in the past ha e tried to run(race) before they could walk(get round the black stuff). Ask one of the more experienced people if you can follow them.
Try and concentrate all the time, there are 3 fast blind corners at Knockhill, everytime you approach any corner especially the blind ones, always expect the unexpected, be prepared for anything. Whether it be your car spinning or someone else spun.
Build up your speed in your own time. It never seems like your going very fast untill your having your own accident, be careful ........
There are 3 rules...........
1. Enjoy youself. That's the whole point.
2. Regardless of what anybody says, go at your own pace.
3. Last but not least, don't follow charlie T. Follow someone that stays on the track ha! Ha!
Only joking Charlie............
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Post by XR2 Baz on Mar 18, 2010 23:13:31 GMT
Sound advice there! No need to bin it before the season starts. If it's pishin wet like the forecast says it's great practice, just build up your speed and enjoy. Ignore your lap times for a while till your comfortable and even then, only worry about going faster than yourself for now.
See you all in April!
Baz
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Post by dagman16 on Mar 19, 2010 0:33:52 GMT
Coincidentally, this Sunday is also the marshals' training day so some satsumas will be wandering around after lunch casting a beady on eye on what you lot are up to!!
So...no knocking down my floppy pole at the chicane!!!
David
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Post by emicen on Mar 19, 2010 12:19:32 GMT
I'm hoping to be there but bugger me its going to be a mission!
What time's kick off, 10am?
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