Spa in March

[scottishselise]

I thought there would be very little difference since there is little difference in dry performance.

[campbell]

Glad Neil - and others - stepped in. I think you have a clear steer now, Mikey!

[mckeann]

I thought there would be very little difference since there is little difference in dry performance.

There isnt a huge amount in it. The Ao48's are SLIGHTLY better in the dry. The reason i wentfor the 888's after i stopped racing was that i wouldnt miss the fraction of a second advantage in the dry, but the fractionally better wet weather ability might be the difference between aquaplaning or not. It IS marginal though, so if you bought the other ones, i wouldnt through them away.

[neil]

Forecast currently for 15C and sunny! Better look out the sun block!

[BigD]

I thought there would be very little difference since there is little difference in dry performance.

There isnt a huge amount in it. The Ao48's are SLIGHTLY better in the dry. The reason i wentfor the 888's after i stopped racing was that i wouldnt miss the fraction of a second advantage in the dry, but the fractionally better wet weather ability might be the difference between aquaplaning or not. It IS marginal though, so if you bought the other ones, i wouldnt through them away.

Yep that's my real life experience of 888's and 48's too.

[Dominic]

Have a great trip everyone!

[mikeyb13]

Cheers Dom.

Happy Birthday Neil
Shame youre probably running around like mad getting ready. I changed all the brakes yesterday and when I went to start the car all I got was the dreaded clicking noise. So battery charged hopefully just away to start it up.
Then just got to Bed in brakes, Asdas, Euros,Clothes, Confirmations, call mobile company, find passport, etc etc So Im as good as ready

And just away to try my new car phone charger holder I bought that looks perfect for an S1

Oh and im needing a rear undertray bolt and clip as ones fallen off and the buzzing is driving me crazy. When you going to mmc? Did Stu get in touch about an earlier start?

[neil]

I'd like to say I was ready... The car just needs fuelled and washed and it'll be good to go. I still have to find/pack my stuff which could take a while.
Yes Stu's been in touch about leaving earlier. I'll be at MMC at 10 so should be able to leave pretty early. Probably worth giving them a call to see if they can find you an undertray bolt. Plenty of time to bed in the brakes on the way.

[mikeyb13]

Well I have brakes now and it started. So all that other stuff can wait.
Didnt realise how bad the brakes were
Rc5 pads, mutts nuts fronts, elise part rears it feels like Im going through the windscreen when I stamp on them.

[Scotty C]

Have a safe trip guys.

[neil]

We've now arrived and are relaxing in the bar with a nice cold Jupiler. Weathers looking hot and dry for tomorrow!

[mckeann]

hope none of you fitted wets

[neil]

All on 48s or 888s. If the weather stays as it was today its going to be awesome!

[neil]

There's a car in a wall already....

[robin]

Shame about the car in the wall - glad to hear it's dry ... Spa in the wet is awesome, but it's been wet/damp the last few times I've been, so a good dry day is great too ...

Vroom Vroom ...