Snetterton 300 - Full Open Pit Lane Day - £80 (Nov 9th)

[Dark_Hero]

Ah yes, at Coram? I hit that too but wasn't going bonkers around that bit, I never do.

That's the one. Didn't realise it was there until I went off!

[danny6189]

Throughly enjoyable day. The afternoon was better for me as I solved my overheating issue, and I could really give it some stick. Plenty of sideways action and a spin or two. Found a couple of issues that need sorting before I go on a track day again.

Just wish that Peugeot would of checked his mirrors a bit more.

[ilmor]

What was the VXR running?

 

Normal road summer tyres. Lowered on springs. Full exhaust system (decat) Yellow stuff pads. And A limited slip diff. 

 

Thats it, no more power ect.. It goes well for what it is i think

[BossFox]

Normal road summer tyres. Lowered on springs. Full exhaust system (decat) Yellow stuff pads. And A limited slip diff. 

 

Thats it, no more power ect.. It goes well for what it is i think

 

They do with the diff.

Very capable.

[andsoutham]

Massive thanks to richard for organising and managing the booking on etc! Had an absolute blast in my stage 1 fabia despite the wet weather!

Hopefully cam make a few more of these and might see some of you at coombe in april next year

Andy

[BJB540]

Straight into a tire wall in Agostini. Braked fairly late as I was all day, but it didn't slow down, so rather than turn in and risk spinning out and smacking the side on the tire wall I tried to brake in a straight line before the tarmac ran out and go from there, unfortunately the tarmac ran out and I ended up on some slippy wet grass. If I'd have tried to turn in then I'd have gone sideways into the tire wall and probably done a lot more damage. But Dan is alright. He was in with me.

 

Do you mean Ben not Dan... I'm certainly not Dan... But I certainly hit the tyre wall with you... 

[vRS19TD]

[Brimma]

Do you mean Ben not Dan... I'm certainly not Dan... But I certainly hit the tyre wall with you... 

 

And tonight, Matthew, I'm going to be............(as he disappears into a puff of smoke)

 

[Outofthi5world]

Do you mean Ben not Dan... I'm certainly not Dan... But I certainly hit the tyre wall with you...

Maybe...

[Kidders]

Normal road summer tyres. Lowered on springs. Full exhaust system (decat) Yellow stuff pads. And A limited slip diff. 

 

Thats it, no more power ect.. It goes well for what it is i think

 

 

Never seen a standard one spitting flames!

[stevobeavo]

Poor beast :(

Please note blue paint lol. Don't think you could get more lucky when you hit something!

Talking to unit 18 last night the noise issue could be an issue with the brakes and heat expansion.

[danny6189]

I was heading for those tyres side on!! 2nd gear and standing on the throttle I got it back straight again.

[Brimma]

Hope Dave and Ben aren't suffering any after effects from their visit into the tyre wall

 

Felt absolutely gutted for Dave, but in my book he definitely won quote of the day with.......

 

 

"I've only gone and f * cking binned it"

 

 

Hope the damage isn't too much of a setback, Dave

Edited 10 November, 2015 by Brimma

[Naths vRS]

Just want to say thanks to everyone for coming and making it a fantastic day out despite the damp.

 

I love days like this when you can just get a bunch of car enthusiasts together and have fun.

Doesn't matter if you drive an R35, a Skyline, an ST, Skoda or anything else.

No forum or car club politics either, just a common interest.

We all love to have fun in our cars and the atmosphere of the day was brilliant, far better than a typical turn up and have a go track day.

 

Unfortunately there were a couple of incidents due to the damp, oil dropped by the Fiesta Cup car and people pushing on etc.

 

As the rain closed in I ditched the 680bhp Skyline as each corner was like driving on eggshells, a cm of throttle away from being completely sideways, taking to the 500bhp Yeti and blatting it around with four wheel drifts and doing passenger rides.

 

I hope you all enjoyed it, I certainly did.

 

Will you be organising another one in the new year?

[stevobeavo]

I was heading for those tyres side on!! 2nd gear and standing on the throttle I got it back straight again.

I booted it as well which brought the front round a bit, that's why the left sides been scraped. Have a feeling if I left it alone I would have missed it.

Still, I shall be up for another one, but only when the sun is shining lol.

[BossFox]

Will you be organising another one in the new year?

 

I only tend to do one at the end of each year.

Because it's a lot cheaper (due to chance of poor weather) which makes it a lot more affordable and allows us to get a fair number of people there.

[danny6189]

How many people took photos? Know Brimma has done.

[BJB540]

How many people took photos? Know Brimma has done.

 

I've got a few, I'll sort them out tonight, got a few of you chasing a few things down

[Outofthi5world]

So I'm back home now after calling in at a body shop, quick quote gives a repair bill of around £1700 So I'm now waiting for Moris to call me back as at least the excess and admin fees should "only" be £875

[danny6189]

I've got a few, I'll sort them out tonight, got a few of you chasing a few things down

That would be great Ben/Dan... Whoever you choose to be!

Appreciate the photos.

[Toxicvrs]

So I'm back home now after calling in at a body shop, quick quote gives a repair bill of around £1700 So I'm now waiting for Moris to call me back as at least the excess and admin fees should "only" be £875

Easier to get used panels on eBay and spanners out?

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[BJB540]

So I'm back home now after calling in at a body shop, quick quote gives a repair bill of around £1700 So I'm now waiting for Moris to call me back as at least the excess and admin fees should "only" be £875

 

So what was this "excess insurance" you had then? Did that just bring it down to £875 or what?!

[andsoutham]

just a quick clip of some of the slides i managed to pull off yesterday in my fabia

 

i think i must have happened across the oil that fiesta was dropping

 

 

Andy

[Outofthi5world]

So what was this "excess insurance" you had then? Did that just bring it down to £875 or what?!

Looked and the excess insurance is if you send it in for them to do and it doesn't cost as much as the excess to fix then they don't pay out and you pay the cheaper repair price instead.

 

Easier to get used panels on eBay and spanners out?

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Probably not, the bonnet is a bit bent, the bumper is scuffed to hell and for some reason about 3/4 inch too far down, so possibly broken or bent something behind it, the wing is a gonner and is now touching the door and has subsequently taken the paint off where I've been getting in and out. The headlight needs replacing and possibly the fog light depending on how well it is clipped in. Then there is a chip in the windscreen that will be to fix as well and the tracking wants looking at. Don't think the tracking is out or anything, but best be safe than sorry. All in all I think it's a safer bet to go through the insurance and do it properly.

Edited 10 November, 2015 by Outofthi5world

[Outofthi5world]

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