SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by keevster » Thu Aug 14, 2014 12:38 pm

Fantastic Donald, and It stayed dry. Done a bit of messing about with tyre pressure, and when I eventually got them to the sweet spot, the car was totally bonkers :evil: and predictable in a good way. I ran solid from 18:00 to 19:40 with two 10 min breaks in the session. Covered 90miles, and no bar's left on the fuel gauge to get me to the nearest fuel station. So for SIDC, I will be investing in some metal fuel containers. Think my pads were the only weak spot last night, never once got any fade, but there was a fair bit of noise and wheel wobbling going on near the end of the session, but I did put them through a fair bit. But will now look at upgrading to the CL5s for track work I reckon.
But all in all, I was way Impressed with the car.
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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by BigD » Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:27 pm

keevster wrote:Fantastic Donald, and It stayed dry. Done a bit of messing about with tyre pressure, and when I eventually got them to the sweet spot, the car was totally bonkers :evil: and predictable in a good way. I ran solid from 18:00 to 19:40 with two 10 min breaks in the session. Covered 90miles, and no bar's left on the fuel gauge to get me to the nearest fuel station. So for SIDC, I will be investing in some metal fuel containers. Think my pads were the only weak spot last night, never once got any fade, but there was a fair bit of noise and wheel wobbling going on near the end of the session, but I did put them through a fair bit. But will now look at upgrading to the CL5s for track work I reckon.
But all in all, I was way Impressed with the car.
What pads did you have in? I've just fitted RC5+ and on the road they are excellent, not tried them on track as yet but others have.

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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by keevster » Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:31 pm

I don't actually know what the Standard pads are in the 240S. I had the CL5s on my Elise with the AP 2 pots and I had no issues whatsoever over a 4 hour session.
I am going to be doing a bit of research, and will have a new set for the SIDC day in Sept.
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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by martins » Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:15 pm

Kinger. I could take your car down to KH, pretend you were there and provide S3 pax laps to all requiring same. Also save you car from siezing up[SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND TIGHTLY-CLOSED EYES][SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND TIGHTLY-CLOSED EYES][SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND TIGHTLY-CLOSED EYES]
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Post by Kinger » Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:40 pm

martins wrote:Kinger. I could take your car down to KH, pretend you were there and provide S3 pax laps to all requiring same. Also save you car from siezing up[SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND TIGHTLY-CLOSED EYES][SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND TIGHTLY-CLOSED EYES][SMILING FACE WITH OPEN MOUTH AND TIGHTLY-CLOSED EYES]
But Martin, why would you want to take my V6............................................................T.T. when you have a lovely Exige in the garage. Is it the autobox you fancy ?

I quite fancy trying it out on a very wet track day to see what its like.

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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by alicrozier » Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:43 pm

Just booked. :)
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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by martins » Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:02 pm

Kinger. Auto box???
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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by Kinger » Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:18 pm

martins wrote:Kinger. Auto box???
Aye, i'm getting old

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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by martins » Sat Aug 16, 2014 11:23 pm

Bloody hell man. What has come over you. Definitely need to let me to look after your LOTUS V6 for the SIDC day.
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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by Andy G » Sun Aug 17, 2014 7:42 am

In holiday for this one. Enjoy chaps.

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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by tut » Sun Aug 17, 2014 8:01 am

Kinger wrote:
martins wrote:Kinger. Auto box???
Aye, i'm getting old
Getting..........?Image

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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by istoo » Wed Aug 20, 2014 8:24 pm

fuel question...

i couldn't do a four hour session in the M3 without running out of fuel. the elise tank is teenie, how many miles on th eelise on full chat?
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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by Stu160 » Thu Aug 21, 2014 12:00 am

istoo wrote:fuel question...

i couldn't do a four hour session in the M3 without running out of fuel. the elise tank is teenie, how many miles on th eelise on full chat?
You will get about 90-100 miles on a tank, so about 70-80 laps.

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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by a4drk » Thu Aug 21, 2014 11:43 pm

I take it most people take up some Gerry cans and leave them in the paddock / garage ?

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Re: SIDC Knockhill, Saturday 6th September 9 - 1

Post by tut » Fri Aug 22, 2014 10:34 am

I don't, try to time a red flag or take a 20 min break at two hours and go down to Crook of Devon.

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