Donington 16th August

[Bounce]

Lets have a list of people who are going to Donny on the 16th of August with Opentrack.

1.Bounce

[Bounce]

Lets have a list of people who are going to Donny on the 16th of August with Opentrack.

1.Bounce
2.Marchino

[Bounce]

Lets have a list of people who are going to Donny on the 16th of August with Opentrack.

1.Bounce
2.Marchino
3.deanobeano

[adem.csl]

[QUOTE=Bounce;148295]Lets have a list of people who are going to Donny on the 16th of August with Opentrack.

1.Bounce
2.Marchino
3.deanobeano
4.adem.csl

[streightsix]

OK'd with work, couldn't get website to work, spoken to David, ringing Mon morning :(
Lets have a list of people who are going to Donny on the 16th of August with Opentrack.

1.Bounce
2.Marchino
3.deanobeano
4.adem.csl
5.streightsix

[Eduardo]

Away on hols,

Have i good time boys :supz:

Eduardo.

[billyboysm3]

1.Bounce
2.Marchino
3.deanobeano
4.adem.csl
5.streightsix
6. Billy
7. Dirty perv john in csl or new toy

[s.mac]

Plus me, sorry iPhone playing up so can't cut and paste,
Not in the CSL, that's back under wraps :(

[Bounce]

1.Bounce
2.Marchino
3.deanobeano
4.adem.csl
5.streightsix
6. Billy
7. Dirty perv john in csl or new toy
8. Smac

[Jon8710]

I'm in on this but ill be in the E36 track slag
As cesil is having the sub frame done !

[0836whimper]

1.Bounce
2.Marchino
3.deanobeano
4.adem.csl
5.streightsix
6. Billy
7. Dirty perv john in csl or new toy
8. Smac
9. Jon8710
10. 0836whimper

[s.mac]

I've had no confirmation from Dave for this, I've now booked work in so I will try and email Dave for a refund from Salzburg. Hopefully he will acknowledge.

[deanobeano]

My Cars off to Elms for a checkup on the Wednesday prior. Hopefully it will still be in one piece for Friday.

[plumber vic]

Trying to contact Dave I think he's gone AWOL

[s.mac]

I sent 3 emails to ask for confirmation but nothing. I saw it was full so decided to book work in. I've asked for the Salzburg refund so I shall see how I get on.

[Bounce]

I've also had to cancel due to work and asked Dave for a refund of the Salzburg money.

[s.mac]

Bret did you get confirmation you were booked on ? Did anyone? I didn't get anything back, I know it's the right email because I asked Dave if I could wait till after Germany and then wait till I knew if I was not on holiday, Dave replied to both but since I asked to book I didn't hear anything, i asked for again for confirmation but again nothing, very strange.

[deanobeano]

All I've had been is a PayPal receipt from open track events.

Come to think about it, shouldn't more info be forthcoming, directions, time onsite etc?

[mattCSLnut]

I sent 3 emails to ask for confirmation but nothing. I saw it was full so decided to book work in. I've asked for the Salzburg refund so I shall see how I get on.

Trying to contact Dave I think he's gone AWOL

Might be worth trying to call Dave on his mobile: 07531-709657

http://opentrack.co.uk/contact-us-terms-conditions/ He's also on Facebook.

[s.mac]

Thanks Matt

[billyboysm3]

I spoke to him yesterday and he said we would get confirmation email end of this week.

[gav]

I was in contact with him today.
Ill probably not be able to go :(
Will wait and see till end of week before final decision.

[octainejunkee]

Is there a link to the trackday site?
cheers jamie

[deanobeano]

Here you go Jamie

Its nw sold out, but there may be some drop outs on here - have a look and PM them to see if you can take there place.

http://s468803703.initial-website.co.uk/donington-park/

[deanobeano]

Email with a info and driver number has come through tonight.

How many definite s do we have on here?

Next question, what cold tyre pressure for std tyres?

[plumber vic]

ME + 1 mate:whistle::whistle:

[billyboysm3]

Im going.

On standard tyres I run mine low but start at 28/30psi as they will heat up quick,

Go out, do 3 laps then adjust. Ill see if Dave can put us all in a Garage.

Billy

[billyboysm3]

ME + 1 mate:whistle::whistle:

Vic, Im meeting Adem at Milton Keynes early if your going that way give me a shout.

Then were grab brekkie.

[billyboysm3]

Here:
Shell Newport Pagnell, M1 Northbound, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire MK16 8DS, United Kingdom

[0836whimper]

I'll be there hopefully, although still
not received any info. It's just up the road from me.

I am really hoping the weather sorts itself out too.

[deanobeano]

Couple of questions guys

- do you bring fuel in jerry cans (leaving it in the garage) or just fill up from the pricey pumps on track
- rules state arms must be covered, as it will (hopefully) warm and dry does this get enforced? Was thinking of just jeans and a T shirt.

[billyboysm3]

Fill up with a full tank before and then at the track.

Its hit and miss on arms/tshirts, best to bring a light hoodie/top.

[conleth m3]

i'm coming along to this, heading down in the morning. will be in black and orange gt3. hopefully avoiding the donny noise police!

will see you then :thumbs:

conleth

[Jon8710]

Hello gents

Ill be there trailering my E36 up there as CSL is in for the sub frame
See you up there at 8ish

[0836whimper]

i'm coming along to this, heading down in the morning. will be in black and orange gt3. hopefully avoiding the donny noise police!

will see you then :thumbs:

conleth

If you need some passenger ballast to even the weight out....:-D

[conleth m3]

If you need some passenger ballast to even the weight out....:-D


not a problem matey, no apologies for being slow though! :hahaha:

[deanobeano]

If you need some passenger ballast to even the weight out....:-D

+ 1 for a trip round also!

[gav]

I've had to cancel :(
Car in for a few minor adjustments.
I'd recommend saying hi to Conleth.
Have fun folks!

[streightsix]

See you guys up there, crazy busy here and not been around to post up anything...

[Bounce]

Can't make this now:banghead:.Have a great day guys.:thumbs:

[0836whimper]

Yep - enjoyed that.

Pi$$ing down at 9am and gorgeous after lunch. 20 laps in a GT3 RS was fun - cheers Conleth :beer:
I'll have some video at some point.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/0836whimper/IMG_9917_zpsfe1597d4.jpg

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh252/0836whimper/IMG_9924_zps42d70f22.jpg

[deanobeano]

Good to meet up with you all.
Vic, please thank your mate again for the laps in the Cayman R.
John, liking the E36.
Respect to the Mini:supz:

Can we outnumber the Caterhams next time?

[adem.csl]

Hate those damn caterhams always in the way somewhere!!!nice meeting you other guys

[0836whimper]

Hate those damn caterhams


'aint that the truth. Sharing a track with a load of racing Caterfields not on the TD but quite willing to overtake no matter what wasn't ideal...

[deanobeano]

Did the Caterhams remind anyone of this
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=star%20wars%20a%20new%20hope%20tie%20fighter%20a ttack%20site%3Ayoutube.com&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDAQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DfBa gc1Ww0_Y&ei=KZkOUrDAIK-e0wWxpIF4&usg=AFQjCNF0Pmj16aogz-aJamaoqnVMOGyJww&sig2=_EgzoOPJ904PA08bV2lmqg&bvm=bv.50768961,d.d2k

:wanker::wanker::wanker:

[Jon8710]

Nice to see you all again chaps it turned out to be a cracking day after a shakey start, glad you all got to meet my track slag ( the black pearl)
She's a bit of a bruiser but gets the job done.
Best time for me 1.25.

Like to arrange a trip to the Evo triangle before winter would any one be interested ???

[0836whimper]

Here's some vid. Tried to get a few cars in. Adem, John and the 'Black Pearl' feature (briefly).

Dodgy triple overtake involving a Mazda, me and a Caterfield at 6.30 or so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP5nk2lcy8A&feature=youtu.be

[maxmeerkat]

It was great to meet everyone and especially hats off to billy for for making me his biatch for the day :drool: (apart from Adem that is) ! My confidence really grew throughout the day. Hope you guys sort out the gearbox woes. I know i`m keen for something like Mtrack but for a manual box.
Awesome driving by john too in his 328! Maybe meet up again in snetterton 2014.........:thumbs:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Here's some vid. Tried to get a few cars in. Adem, John and the 'Black Pearl' feature (briefly).

Dodgy triple overtake involving a Mazda, me and a Caterfield at 6.30 or so.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GP5nk2lcy8A&feature=youtu.be
Great Video :thumbs:

[3wheels3]

Here's some vid.

What camera set up are you using?

[0836whimper]

Good news Adem.

3wheels - camera is a GoPro Hero 3 Silver set to 720p. It's not in a case and just velcro'd to the dash, it's too low as you can see, but ok enough.
It's also got an external mic (cheapo Sony from ebay) that's connected via a long lead and run along edge of engine bay to a clip near the airbox.

[cslsuperfan]

Nice to see you all again chaps it turned out to be a cracking day after a shakey start, glad you all got to meet my track slag ( the black pearl)
She's a bit of a bruiser but gets the job done.
Best time for me 1.25.

Like to arrange a trip to the Evo triangle before winter would any one be interested ???

+1
up for the evo run......there's a great route nearby as well if we have the time!!:)

[Marchino]

great to see you all yesterday, it was a great sunny day where I could hone my track driving skills! my best time was just 1.27.01. Unfortunately I had to finish a bit earlier .
Hopefully it will be fixed soon!

[Mark CSL]

Good to see it went well


:-D

[3wheels3]

3wheels - camera is a GoPro Hero 3 Silver set to 720p. It's not in a case and just velcro'd to the dash, it's too low as you can see, but ok enough.
It's also got an external mic (cheapo Sony from ebay) that's connected via a long lead and run along edge of engine bay to a clip near the airbox.

Thinking of getting one of those.

Have you got wifi controller thingy? Any particular reason for external mic? Sound is nice but level seems to change a bit. As ever mount is a query. Best place over left shoulder but how to do with seats is what I'd want to know. Might make my own mount...

[0836whimper]

Basically assume there is no decent mic on a GoPro in a case. They are designed for extreme sports footage with a funky music soundtrack over the top, but of course we want actual real sound (no F10 M5's or M135i's here..) so for that you need a plug in mic, but only after you've paid Go Pro for mini-USB adaptor unfortunately.

The sound dips because on the non sunny footage I didn't have the mic plugged in. And I upped the volume on those bits to compensate.

A DSLR on a metal mount attached to rear seat headrests works really well and the built in mics are good but a Go Pro has a much wider field of view and in the same position I think you'd get too much car and not enough track.

No need for wifi controller, everything works off a smart phone and after the last software update you can view and store footage straight to an iPhone too.

[adem.csl]

I got go pro black edition with wifi connection so i use my phone to set the camera up start/stop recording.when you buy the black it comes with 3m adhesive attachments i used the flat attachment and stuck it behind my mirror on passenger side works soo well only thing its upside down so go to settings and turn the camera setting upside down!

[mattCSLnut]

Like to arrange a trip to the Evo triangle before winter would any one be interested ???

:smt045 :smt041 :thumbs:

[3wheels3]

I got go pro black edition with wifi connection so i use my phone to set the camera up start/stop recording.when you buy the black it comes with 3m adhesive attachments i used the flat attachment and stuck it behind my mirror on passenger side works soo well only thing its upside down so go to settings and turn the camera setting upside down!

Thanks for that adem that's my is plan B. Plan A is 20mm aluminium square tube attached to back of driver seat secured with aluminium strip through harness cut outs which will hopefully put camera over left shoulder.

[adem.csl]

Thanks for that adem that's my is plan B. Plan A is 20mm aluminium square tube attached to back of driver seat secured with aluminium strip through harness cut outs which will hopefully put camera over left shoulder.

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8472
There is a front view pic of mine with gopro behind mirror.

[Bounce]

Looks like you all had a good day:thumbs:

[deanobeano]

I'm up for a late summer evo triangle run.

[billyboysm3]

Here is a bit of funny footage from Friday, not my car. The car was on Cup+ and handled like a pig, understeered on all corners.

Went into pits to put new cups on, here are the first few laps with me driving.

Please only watch if over 18 as strong language through out. Its not big and not clever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3oty_CcMQ0

[streightsix]

A few phone piccies - great day apart from the crunchy gearboxes :bigcry:

Only problem is I keep thinking of a track slag now, but I couldn't keep the CSL as well :banghead:

We'll see what happens with the gearbox!

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[adem.csl]

Here is a bit of funny footage from Friday, not my car. The car was on Cup+ and handled like a pig, understeered on all corners.

Went into pits to put new cups on, here are the first few laps with me driving.

Please only watch if over 18 as strong language through out. Its not big and not clever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3oty_CcMQ0

That clips the tits i bet the owner was shitting himself round that lot!!!:thumbs::thumbs:

[conleth m3]

hi folks, was a cracking day, good to meet you all. no probs for the pax laps mark

will have to sort another out soon!

heres the video from the last session. need to sort the camera mount out though. wonky angle from half way through! :clown:

http://youtu.be/iKhqCI_dpmM

[Curly]

Here is a bit of funny footage from Friday, not my car. The car was on Cup+ and handled like a pig, understeered on all corners.

Went into pits to put new cups on, here are the first few laps with me driving.

Please only watch if over 18 as strong language through out. Its not big and not clever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3oty_CcMQ0

Hey great vid! Who's da wheelman Ray Winston :)

[deanobeano]

Hey great vid! Who's da wheelman Ray Winston :)

:hahaha::hahaha::hahaha:

Billy, it was good to meet you! That video, it's the Tits!!:hahaha:

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Good vid shame some caterham's don't use there mirrors :whistle:

[deanobeano]

Open track pics now up on flickr

http://www.flickr.com/photos/opentrack-track-days/sets/72157635137182731/

S2000 in the gravel and quite a few pics of us.