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$w!ft

19-03-2010, 08:47 PM

Had such a good time today at Castle Combe! I love this car :thumbs:

Was with Mike Wilds in the morning when it was dry, and then had alot of fun in the very very wet afternoon. :whistle:

I managed to burn through 2 tanks of petrol, and the standing water slides were scary :smt100

Overall quite good, what do you guys run at CC? I will laptime myself next time if its dry. Was doing the whole track in 3rd 4th and 5th pretty much. Mike was very helpful, much reccommended, but when it became wet I had to use completely different lines to find the dry spots :hahaha:

Oh btw I wanted to ask, when I check the oil level and theres no readout it looks like this: Oil Level: -.- What does that mean? I went back to 1.1L afterwards.

Here's some pics:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/Papermate_/MSE_0101.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/Papermate_/MSE_0035.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/Papermate_/IMG_1520.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/Papermate_/IMG_1580.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/Papermate_/MSE_0872.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/Papermate_/MSE_0908.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d158/Papermate_/MSE_0930.jpg
:supz:

shimmy

19-03-2010, 09:50 PM

must do CC one day - when is Terryb's day there?

Kev.H

19-03-2010, 10:14 PM

i did CC in my mates little pug 205gti great track :thumbs: cool pics dont fancy the wetness :bigcry: well not on track :whistle:

$w!ft

19-03-2010, 11:57 PM

The pictures dont do it justice. It rained much much harder afterwards!!! It was like driving on a lake :)

Terry runs on the 16th April, I will be attending that aswell.

glendog74

20-03-2010, 12:06 AM

Looks like you had fun!

I've been to Castle Combe a couple of times and find it is quite fast. It is also flat & rather bland too - my least favourite track so far :whistle:

englebert

23-03-2010, 11:59 AM

I think it is a fun circuit actually, but you aren't alone. When i was there with Britcar last season there were quite a few people moaning about it.

I didn't last long, thanks to a CSL crashing into me, but it was fun while it lasted.

Your car looks great in the photos by the way!

DazBlackCSL

23-03-2010, 12:22 PM

Had such a good time today at Castle Combe! I love this car :thumbs:
Overall quite good, what do you guys run at CC? I will laptime myself next time if its dry.
:

Last year in the CSL cup (only time I have ever timed it) :hahaha:

Qualy was 1.16 for me in the dry, and 1.30 in the wet, very very wet, monsoon. (which was on full wets though)

AlexGTT

23-03-2010, 12:55 PM

I know what Rob's getting at. A lot of the track is quite straight forward and bland. Sort of agree but I do like the challenge of Avon Rise leading to Quarry. Don't think I've ever really got it just right but on the limit it always quickens the pulse!:smokin: I like Camp corner also. There's something about drifting the car out of there with the pit wall looming that does it for me as well.:whistle:

Dan

23-03-2010, 02:37 PM

Cool pics mate, car looks great on track :smokin:

Good times around Combe is anything around 1m 20s for a road car really, I know the Radicals lap at around 1:08 or something crazy and Nick Williamson (Owen Developments tuned Escort Cosworth) runs a 1:10 around there which is seriously quick for what his car is! :supz:

As for it being boring I can't say I agree, it's short lap but can be quite technical to get right, I love Castle Combe and visit regularly :thumbs::)

EDIT: Dont worry about your Oil Level Indicator, it's because you were on track and it couldn't get a consistent reading, mine went when I was doing short journey's and shit me right up! :bigcry: :bigcry:

Phatgixer

23-03-2010, 05:20 PM

My CSL managed 1.18 on cups round there. My RS gets into the 15s and my E36 on slicks will be low 14s.

Nick Williamson's Escort has more than 500bhp and slicks so should be quick. My little E36 beat him at Donington in the wet! :blalalala:

Nigel Mustill's Omega is more impressive. With Phil Bennett at the wheel it was doing 1.06s...

DazBlackCSL

23-03-2010, 05:31 PM

Phatgixer

23-03-2010, 05:32 PM

Haha! Found an apt pic.

Me leading Williamson on an LMA race at Combe. The mighty quarry corner sees the Gus Bus go through nice and flat....:)

E36 got more Aero now...

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/phatgixer/dd_img_0827.jpg

Dan

23-03-2010, 07:02 PM

I'm not going to get into a debate but considering you have swanky BMW designed suspension and a half decent car to start with I'm not suprised you can lead him! :blalalala: :thumbs:

He really needs a decent gearbox and a 6 degree rear beam, then he'd be awesome :hahaha: :smokin:

Nice pics and nice E36 btw, when is your next race at Combe? :beer:

The Gorilla

23-03-2010, 07:36 PM

Hi,

I think Combe is a very Technical circuit,
seen many a Fandangle exit very
early at Quarry.

Its always Quarry that catches people out
as they never seem to keep high at Avon.

Once you've over cooked it at Quarry, it
more or less screws the rest of the lap.

I think the chicane [Bobbies] they put
in, has taken something away from
Camp corner, as well.

Always good fun at Combe though, even
if its wet.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

glendog74

23-03-2010, 09:15 PM

I think the chicane [Bobbies] they put
in, has taken something away from
Camp corner, as well.

http://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/adult/turninggay.gif (http://www.mysmiley.net/free-war-smileys.php)?

The Gorilla

23-03-2010, 09:22 PM

Hi,

Glendog- ''push hard through Bobbies into Camp corner'
does make you wonder who the
fuck came up with it.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Phatgixer

23-03-2010, 09:45 PM

Two corners key to a good time at Combe. Camp obviously as it leads to the the longest straight (well, sort of straight! folly bend) and Old Hairpin.

Too much nonsense spoken about Quarry. There are a million entry and exits, all of which give same laptime. Depends if you are defending or attacking. Easy to crash there and some idiotic antics happen on first laps.

Old hairpin has lots of time in it. Most biilies come out of the esses and try to get too far left wasting time. Take early apex over kerbs, let the car settle and get back on the power. Whatever you do, do not come out of the power as you will have an expensive shunt there. Grass then barrier 6 ft later..

Car is not nicely balanced as it is off camber and the apex is on a slight peak, so car weight is less on exit. Get it turned early...

englebert

23-03-2010, 10:36 PM

For reference, i've done a 1'12 in my Elise and Kevin Clarke's CSL has done a 1'09!! Mike Wilds in his WTCC did a 1'16, although it was sick.

Dan

23-03-2010, 10:42 PM

For reference, i've done a 1'12 in my Elise and Kevin Clarke's CSL has done a 1'09!! Mike Wilds in his WTCC did a 1'16, although it was sick.

What has been done to the CSL and what is Mike's WTCC car?

Phatgixer

24-03-2010, 12:13 AM

The Kev Clarke CSL is special...

He is my team mate :)

At Vallelunga...

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/phatgixer/7708Silver-370.jpg

Phatgixer

24-03-2010, 12:19 AM

For reference, i've done a 1'12 in my Elise and Kevin Clarke's CSL has done a 1'09!! Mike Wilds in his WTCC did a 1'16, although it was sick.

Wildsie has gone up in the world. Last weekend at Brands this him picking up a puncture (ruined a podium chance overall)

http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii9/phatgixer/GusBusPuncture.jpg

Phatgixer

24-03-2010, 12:22 AM

What has been done to the CSL and what is Mike's WTCC car?

Mike's car was actually a ETCC car and is a 6 cylinder 320si E46. Schnitzer built, I think. Ian Lawson owned.

englebert

24-03-2010, 10:50 AM

All i remember is it blowing up a lot, something to do with the rebuilds using OEM parts by mistake... so i guess thats why he is now in a trusty E36!

_Nathan_

24-03-2010, 10:59 AM

Angoose - if you like that pic I can send you the high res version :)

Kev Clarkes CSL is utterly awesome, no other word for it, a really well developed car, 12.2 @ snet, was a privilege just to watch it come past.

Phatgixer

24-03-2010, 11:12 PM

_Nathan_

24-03-2010, 11:30 PM

Will sort it later - pm me your email :)

Dan

25-03-2010, 12:19 AM

_Nathan_

25-03-2010, 12:32 AM

Gus will know better than me, my educated guess is:

Lots of custom Torquespeed suspension bits including in house lower arms, modified suspension turrets for their own top mounts etc, 18x10 wheels all round, very low offset (ET11), KW suspension, flat floored, fucking light, Drenth sequential with flatshift, Drexler plated diff, and lots of power, not 100% on spec but engine built by Toovey and I suspect it is a 3.4 stroker with circa 420-430bhp?

Driven by a couple of properly quick guys too - there is a slow mo in this video that I just love! See 1:35

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amOWEr-D-zc

Dan

25-03-2010, 12:41 AM

Sounds very impressive mate, video is cool too, awesome slow mo :smokin: :thumbs:

$w!ft

25-03-2010, 01:14 PM

Right then, I am going to aim for under 1'20 next time i'm there, hopefully 19's or 18's

Dan

25-03-2010, 02:20 PM

Right then, I am going to aim for under 1'20 next time i'm there, hopefully 19's or 18's

Let me know when your next going up there mate :thumbs:

$w!ft

26-03-2010, 04:49 AM

Let me know when your next going up there mate :thumbs:

16th April most likely!

Gonna get that booked.

Here is the CSL Britcar
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLdPbsJVlWM

Phatgixer

26-03-2010, 02:44 PM

Nathan, that spec is bob on! You been spying?:hahaha:

Car uses its tyres so well. Will wear all 4 evenly and will get over 5 hours per set. Set up so nicely. Does the slow speed stuff very well and has a nice power /aero compromise. A multiple championship winner...

Still wears factory BMW paint! Keith Gent / Steve Clark car is a newer version of same thing with zinger of a 3.2 (not a stroker) that is as fast.

Phatgixer

26-03-2010, 02:47 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amOWEr-D-zc

I love Kev Clarke. He is a proper brummie star :)

Wayne is a lot of fun as well. He used to be over 25 stone, apparently!

Going on a tour with the TorqueSpeed / Intersport boys is not good for the liver... :hahaha:

Turn your back for a second and mischievousness will be evident somewhere...

_Nathan_

26-03-2010, 03:28 PM

Not spying as such, just spent a long time looking it over at autosport a few years back to get ideas of what works and spoken to Phil a few times, then made an assumption that the engine was the same as the e92 one - that csl is incredibly well engineered, I have a lot of time for Torquespeed.

I have a Drexler plated diff too - it is so brilliant at getting the power down and miles more controllable when out of shape than the M diff even for my spastic driving ability. :smt055