United Kingdom, Ireland Region  Discussion for members in the UK & Ireland, local events, etc. |
 |
|
04-05-2009, 03:05 PM
|
 |
Super Moderator
 1,000 post club |
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,462
Country:
|
|
|
Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
OK, so far we have booked Silverstone GP circuit on Tuesday 4th August 2009
Booking through: Trackdays or RMA
Attending:
1) Karel Deeley - Yellow Peril
2) I3qsystem (Steven) - Something silver!!
3) Jack Wood - The ODB
4)
5)
Any more takers?
__________________
Cayman S - Since December '05
Last edited by JackWood; 06-08-2009 at 03:00 PM.
|
04-05-2009, 03:50 PM
|
 |
Porsche Prophet
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Herts
Posts: 55
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by JackWood
Hi Guys,
Anyone like to put forward a date or venue for the next trackday get-together?
Anybody have anything booked already? Or have their eye on? Anyone fancy trying a new track? Donnington? Or back to Bedford, Oulton or Anglesey?
Come on peeps. Thoughts and ideas?
Jack
|
I've never done a track day and as bedford is close to me I'd be up for that. Although I'd appreciate some tution or someone with some experience under their belt giving me some advice beforehand.
Regards
Steven
|
04-05-2009, 04:32 PM
|
|
Porsche Prophet
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Herts
Posts: 55
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by i3qsystems
I've never done a track day and as bedford is close to me I'd be up for that. Although I'd appreciate some tution or someone with some experience under their belt giving me some advice beforehand.
Regards
Steven
|
Ok. I spotted a novices trackday on Thursday this week so booked myself on it at Bedford. If anyone else is interested them come along and watch me make a fool of myself:-)
Steven
|
04-06-2009, 06:00 AM
|
 |
Gold Sponsor
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Lancs,UK
Posts: 3,187
Country: 
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by i3qsystems
Ok. I spotted a novices trackday on Thursday this week so booked myself on it at Bedford. If anyone else is interested them come along and watch me make a fool of myself:-)
Steven
|
Steven, don't worry about it, it's called experience, and once you've done it once.....you've got it, experience that is.
Jack fancy Anglesey again, I thought it was "mint" last year 
|
04-06-2009, 09:32 AM
|
 |
Porsche Activist
|
|
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 322
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Would like a Donington one before they change it.
Its a great track.
__________________
Save the cheerleader save the world 
|
04-06-2009, 12:42 PM
|
|
Porsche Enthusiast
|
|
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Manchester, North West.
Posts: 134
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
I have been told recently that Anglesey has been resurfaced and the rates for hiring the track for yourselves is quite reasonable.
There is also an interesting track in the Eifel mountains the Germany(!) that some of you may fancy; and this year for 30euros you can do 10 laps of the F1 curcuit on certain dates.
Incidentally hope you lot are all ok!
__________________
2007 2.7 Cayman, Guards Red
North West, United Kingdom.
Last edited by Gary C; 04-06-2009 at 12:56 PM.
|
04-10-2009, 03:01 PM
|
|
Porsche Prophet
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Herts
Posts: 55
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Well, I went to a Bedford Autodrome track evening on Thursday organised by Motor Sport Vision. I've never taken part in a track event before and therefore was pretty apprehensive about what to expect.
Whilst I wasn't quick, I certainly got a taste for what the car is capable of and built some confidence.
The staff were fantastic, briefing was excellent, and the Ł25 for half-hours tuition was superb value for money.
If anyone else is thinking about going on a track day then I'd highly recommend this site and getting some training - you won't be dissappointed.
Regards
Steven
|
04-13-2009, 12:14 PM
|
|
Super Moderator
1,000 post club
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,462
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Hi Steve,
Glad you liked it. Bedford was my first trackday too, also in my Cayman. Loved it and think it is by far the best place to get a feel for trackdays, how they work, and what to expect out of your car and yourself. Glad you got some tuition too. Good call, although, from experience, the instruction at Bedford is more track biased (where to brake, where to turn, where to put on the power etc) rather than anything like driver focused. That is what you really nead, and what will make a huge difference to the whole experience.
So, any more thoughts on date and venue? Anyone seen anything that takes their fancy?
Karel? Do you still have some fingers in some pies on this one??
Jack
__________________
Cayman S - Since December '05
|
04-27-2009, 03:16 PM
|
|
Super Moderator
1,000 post club
|
|
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,462
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
OK, so I'm going to give it one last go 
Does anyone have ANY preference for a Cayman-Based day of track fun?
Anybody want to have a scour of the Trackday organisers and pick some dates or venues?
Come on people, the sun is out, the tracks are dry, so where's your enthusiasm gone?
Karel, you haven't even had the Yellow peril on track this year yet have you?
__________________
Cayman S - Since December '05
|
04-27-2009, 04:59 PM
|
|
Gold Sponsor
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Lancs,UK
Posts: 3,187
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
How do you fancy Anglesey (International GP Circuit) North Wales
Friday 12 June 2009
With Book a Track ??
or Sun 19 Jul
|
04-28-2009, 03:33 AM
|
 |
'Yellow Peril'
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,941
Country: 
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by JackWood
OK, so I'm going to give it one last go
Does anyone have ANY preference for a Cayman-Based day of track fun?
Karel, you haven't even had the 'Yellow Peril' on track this year yet have you? |
I Went to ZandVoort (Netherlands) On A Porsche Club NL - Meet...... Close to My GrandFather's House.............. A Short While Ago...... Wonderful to Run My 'Home' Track....
'Yellow Peril' = Hot and Rocking.............. (Shame the Driver is Past The - 'Sell By' Date!)
I Was Working On Donington (Porsche Day) - But Problems Recently Have Shown the Organisation - Somewhat Lacking - I Don't Want to Stump Up a Deposit (For the Whole Day) Where Possibly I Can Loose Out.
Donington is Perhaps, in 'Melt-Down' - May Cost the British GP.....
Discussing With MSV Bedford - Porsche Day - As I Organised in the Past...
Happy For Other Suggestions................
Anglesey is Wonderful - But Too Far, Too Remote - For Most......
Central England - So We Can Get Maximum Numbers Out....
Yes, I Organised All the Other Meets...... Sorry I am Failing Now......
The 'Yellow Peril' Wants to Track Again..... (Just Enough Tread Left on the Tyres!)
__________________
Cheers Karel 
'Power is Nothing - Without Control..........'
|
04-28-2009, 04:49 PM
|
|
Gold Sponsor
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Lancs,UK
Posts: 3,187
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
ummmmmmm....... I would rather have a day to remember than just a day on track for the sake of it!!.....face it Karel there is only a few of us taking our cars on track, lets just organise for US..(Selfish Bar steward that I am )
|
04-29-2009, 02:52 AM
|
 |
Porsche Activist
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: UK Dorset
Posts: 267
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
How about Hullavington Airfield on 15/05/2009?
Motorsports-Events
Near Chippenham
Yes/No
|
04-29-2009, 04:17 AM
|
|
'Yellow Peril'
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,941
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by Tess Tickle
ummmmmmm....... I would rather have a day to remember than just a day on track for the sake of it!!.....face it Karel there is only a few of us taking our cars on track, lets just organise for US..(Selfish Bar steward that I am ) |
OK - Here Goes
Talking With Allan - It Seems That Many Are Unsure About Taking their Cayman onto the Track - Many Are Unsure About Their Own Driving Skills on the Track.
An Idea!
Silverstone Full Grand Prix Circuit - Tuesday 4th August.......
(I already did the South Circuit Last Year - That is used for Porsche Carrera Cup, Formula Ford & BTCC Races)
It is an Open Pit Lane - Limited Event - With Only 30 Cars @ Ł350 
With the Possibility to Have 2 Additional Drivers Per Car (Total 3 Drivers)
Talking with Allan (Tess Tickle) - The 'Silver Bullet' and the 'Yellow Peril' Fancy the British Grand Prix Circuit ....
(And I Can Practice the Track on 'Forza Motorsport' With My Son's XBox 360!)
We Would Be Happy to Have 2 Additional Drivers Each, to Share the Costs; Also We Would Give Driving/Track Tuition, and Let Cayman Owners, Who Are Unsure About Tracking Their Own Cars - Or Driving on the Track. The Experience of The British Grand Prix Circuit in 'Sorted' Caymans..............
We Can Also Book Additional Non- Driving Passengers..........
Please Can You Chime In - And Express Your Interest, as We Will Need to Book the 2 Slots...........
A Full Day Experience - One Allan & I Will Relish...............
(We Can Remember When We Were Young and Slim - Like Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton!)
And Before Anyone Asks - Allan is the One Going Off to the Greek Islands - to Top Up His Tan........! And I'm Still Wondering - If I Need a Shave this Week..........?
__________________
Cheers Karel
'Power is Nothing - Without Control..........'
Last edited by kareldeeley; 04-29-2009 at 03:12 PM.
|
04-29-2009, 06:55 AM
|
|
Porsche Activist
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: UK Dorset
Posts: 267
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by kareldeeley
Silverstone Full Grand Prix Circuit - Tuesday 4th August.......
|
Normally yes, but that date is a possible clash for me.
|
04-29-2009, 11:46 AM
|
|
'Yellow Peril'
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,941
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by Nick
Normally yes, but that date is a possible clash for me.
|
Nick, Please Try To - Re-Arrange the 'Possible Clash' - TrackDays are Fixed......
I'm Sure You Would Love to Drive the ' Yellow Peril'....
__________________
Cheers Karel
'Power is Nothing - Without Control..........'
Last edited by kareldeeley; 04-29-2009 at 11:52 AM.
|
04-29-2009, 12:07 PM
|
|
Porsche Activist
|
|
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: UK Dorset
Posts: 267
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by kareldeeley
Nick, Please Try To - Re-Arrange the 'Possible Clash' - TrackDays are Fixed......
I'm Sure You Would Love to Drive the ' Yellow Peril'....
|
I have marked the date in the Diary and will try to make it. Absolutely yes! I would love to try the improvements you have made to 'Yellow Peril'
|
04-29-2009, 02:18 PM
|
|
Porsche Prophet
|
|
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Herts
Posts: 55
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
I too would be up for that and happy to split costs or whatever. Just let me know what works best for everyone else.
Cheers
Steven
|
04-29-2009, 03:52 PM
|
|
Gold Sponsor
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Lancs,UK
Posts: 3,187
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by i3qsystems
I too would be up for that and happy to split costs or whatever. Just let me know what works best for everyone else.
Cheers
Steven
|
With the money you've spent on your car....it better be with me'un Karel....on track !!
|
04-30-2009, 09:38 AM
|
|
'Yellow Peril'
|
|
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Surrey
Posts: 1,941
Country:
|
|
|
re: Cayman Track Day - Silverstone Tue 4th Aug 2009
Originally Posted by Tess Tickle
With the money you've spent on your car....it better be with me'un Karel....on track !! |
Steve -
Still Needs: Quaife ATB/ LSD, UnderDrive Pulley, Extended Sump, Improved VOS, H&R Solid Anti-Roll Bars, Rear Stress Bar, Front Strut Brace, Solid Transmission Mounts & Central Radiator?
Anyone Know Where To Get These.............. Welcome to Motordrive seats ?
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
LSD - Limited Slip Differential
|
 |
A limited slip differential (LSD) is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in rotational velocity of the output shafts, but does not allow the difference in speed to increase beyond a preset amount. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain dynamic advantages, at the expense of greater complexity.
The main advantage of a limited slip differential is found by considering the case of a standard (or "open") differential where one wheel has no contact with the ground at all. In such a case, the contacting wheel will remain stationary, and the non-contacting wheel will rotate freely– the torque transmitted will be equal at both wheels, but will not exceed the threshold of torque needed to move the vehicle, thus the vehicle will remain stationary. In everyday use on typical roads, such a situation is very unlikely, and so a normal differential suffices. For more demanding use however, such as driving off-road, or for high performance vehicles, such a state of affairs is undesirable, and the LSD can be employed to deal with it. By limiting the velocity difference between a pair of driven wheels, useful torque can be transmitted as long as there is some friction available on at least one of the wheels.
To see the installation of a LSD style unit Click Here -> Article Forthcoming Stay Tuned |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
__________________
Cheers Karel
'Power is Nothing - Without Control..........'
Last edited by kareldeeley; 05-01-2009 at 01:11 AM.
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
|
|
