Damienb Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 Take cloths and cleaner for windscreen Nighthawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 21March, 2022 Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 Remember to post some pics of that 930 boogie-ing down the straight Nighthawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 21March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 21March, 2022 1 hour ago, OZ930 said: Having never done this, would it be worthwhile getting a more aggressive wheel alignment ? Just starting slow on the first trackday, I’ll check the tyre wear & adjust from there, maybe put a bit of tension on the new strut brace. 4 minutes ago, Coastr said: Remember to post some pics of that 930 boogie-ing down the straight Now where to put the gopro, the list keeps growing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 24March, 2022 Report Share Posted 24March, 2022 On 22/03/2022 at 10:50, Nighthawk said: Just starting slow on the first trackday, That’s what I said too! By the second or third outing on the day saw 240+kph 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24March, 2022 Report Share Posted 24March, 2022 28 minutes ago, Joz said: That’s what I said too! By the second or third outing on the day saw 240+kph 😀 The old 'Red mist/you're not beating me asshole' syndrome Joz and Shedpest 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 24March, 2022 Report Share Posted 24March, 2022 3 hours ago, LeeM said: The old 'Red mist/you're not beating me asshole' syndrome But not so much so, was the first time since ownership I could stretch her legs. Towards the end of the session I couldn’t be bothered with anything over 160. Then it was more about the twisties and make it through them the best I could. Big learning g curve for a street only driver. LeeM and Adrenalin62 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 26March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 26March, 2022 On 24/03/2022 at 13:17, LeeM said: The old 'Red mist/you're not beating me asshole' syndrome I get that syndrome when I’m cycling, I could be in trouble. Birthday present on. Brake fluid change, shows I need a bit of cleaning behind those wheels. P-Kay, Scott930, tomo and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 29March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 29March, 2022 On 26/03/2022 at 14:32, Nighthawk said: I get that syndrome when I’m cycling, I could be in trouble. Birthday present on. Brake fluid change, shows I need a bit of cleaning behind those wheels. Sorry guys, but I’m calling it, out for tonight’s trackday/night. Too wet for a first time on track, & trying to learn to drive the 930. For me, I know there will be no enjoyment or sense of accomplishment. To all that lent me their advice, much appreciated, it will be kept. I hope to add to this forum shortly with my next track day adventure. Yeatesy, sjm, 3legs and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 29March, 2022 Report Share Posted 29March, 2022 Smart @Nighthawk 👍 3legs and TwoHeadsTas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 29March, 2022 Report Share Posted 29March, 2022 1 hour ago, Nighthawk said: Sorry guys, but I’m calling it, out for tonight’s trackday/night. Too wet for a first time on track, & trying to learn to drive the 930. For me, I know there will be no enjoyment or sense of accomplishment. No shame in that mate... I was out there on Saturday, the rain held off enough to get a semi-dry track, but it was absolute slop... I ended bailing after lunch anyway as the conditions only deteriorated. It is frustrating and risky, not my idea of fun, or safe conditions to set a good time anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joz Posted 29March, 2022 Report Share Posted 29March, 2022 No fun if you’re shitting yourself due to an unfamiliar new car and the elements. 3legs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 29March, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 29March, 2022 Called off tonight, looks like we’ll get a credit for another day. P-Kay 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sus911 Posted 29March, 2022 Report Share Posted 29March, 2022 Totally agree. I have done wet track days, both in the 911 and on motorcycles. I've enjoyed them and learnt a lot but, not for the first time out. Everything is somewhat similar but happens at considerably slower speeds. In saying that, I was quite surprised how quick you could corner the 911 in the wet with good technique, and how quick it would swap ends with poor technique! MFX, GC9911 and sjm 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 11April, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 11April, 2022 Feel ripped off. The trackday/night was canceled on the 29th of March due to rain, if you attended SMSP on the night, you received a credit to book another trackday Driving Solutions who run the event will NOT give you a credit if you didn’t show up in the drenching rain. Is this standard practice? I think it’s poor form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 11April, 2022 Report Share Posted 11April, 2022 Yes it is , but by the looks of the image you posted of the rain pouring down from the canteen balcony you were there and had your name marked off , so you should be allowed to reschedule , they run these every month , wait till June, July eg Winter the rain should be gone by then .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 11April, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 11April, 2022 No, the photo was sent to me from my mate, who was also ready to start his first trackday adventure in his caterham 7. He drove out there in his work truck just to have a look at the track, having never been there. That’s my problem I didn’t show up, so maybe lesson learnt, just go & front up no matter what the weather conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 29May, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 29May, 2022 Late mail, finally got to the track. Drove it home, had a ball. IMG_8657.MOV Steve996, Scott930, Ian718 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 29May, 2022 Report Share Posted 29May, 2022 Nice one mate. Is that Luddenham circuit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 29May, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 29May, 2022 Yeah Luddenham, not ideal for the 930, but still great fun, perfect weather finally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian718 Posted 30May, 2022 Report Share Posted 30May, 2022 Hi Nighthawk, I met you at Luddenham on Sunday, but I didn’t think to ask if you also were on the PFA forums. I was the guy (Ian) in the grey Boxster who came over to admire your beautiful 930 on more than one occasion . We were amazingly lucky with the weather… perfect cool dry weather on Sunday whilst raining on Saturday and today! As you mentioned Luddenham is not the ideal track for the 930 (perfect for Boxsters). But despite being unable to explore the higher gears, you looked like you were having a great time . I know all of my mates I came with were commenting on your car and how good it looked and sounded. I hope you continue to enjoy the car in good health! Cheers, Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Posted 31May, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 31May, 2022 Hi Ian, yeah great day, maybe next time I’ll take the SSV Ute so I can get out of second gear. I’m up for being a passenger in the Boxster next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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