Silverstone this Friday 16t July - Page 2

Dan · 17-07-2010, 09:25 AM

Which circuit lay out was it? I did the Southern circuit in May and it was spot on!

Any pics of your cars from the day guys?

_Nathan_ · 17-07-2010, 09:33 AM

Southern.

No pics from me

**shimmy** · 17-07-2010, 10:03 AM

I've got pics of Nathans beast and video of Duncan andNathan from my car

I'll try to get it done today

3wheels3 · 17-07-2010, 02:21 PM

Shimmy, what did you think of south circuit? Good/bad, bit short, interesting...

**shimmy** · 17-07-2010, 03:13 PM

I liked it.

Very fast.

Best time was 1m18s so a tiny bit quicker than Snetterton but similar on my mind to Snetterton

traffic was a problem but with more experienced drivers you could get alot more overtaking done.

Club is quick, just like a reverse B2 at Spa, around 85mph entry, loads of outer run off but with green AstroTurf strip, then an FIA concrete pit wall on the inside.

New fast corner at Farm is quicker but you can go in too quick and compromise the next corner which can by very very fast.

A nice couple of bits off camber, a couple of bumps in the track, wide, good kerbs and plenty of seats for my fans to watch.

I saw Curly's mate in his R400 there (Steve) and we had a great session over about 4 laps (CSL 1-0 R400) but it was close.

I think it would take ne a couple more trips or at least sone clear traffic to nail Farm and the odd corner back onto Hanger Straight which are by far the hardest two.

Dan · 18-07-2010, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

I've got pics of Nathans beast and video of Duncan andNathan from my car

I'll try to get it done today

That would be spot on mate, nice write up on the circuit aswell, out of a few I've done this year I really enjoyed Silverstone!

_Nathan_ · 18-07-2010, 09:48 PM

We were there for the evening session but thanks to circuit days got on for a few laps at the end of the day session.

Wasn't on the case though, just shaking the car down and seeing what problems there were, circuit was mentally busy and failed wheel speed sensor meant no ABS which was interesting, few big lock ups on the new start finish straight before we got the pickup off the front tyres. Never driven any Silverstone configuration before and this has made me want to go back and do a test day on the national and GP circuits.

First ever time driving on race wets came in the evening session, just mental.

**JezP** · 19-07-2010, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

I've got pics of Nathans beast and video of Duncan andNathan from my car

I'll try to get it done today

Did you get any grief using the vbox at silverstone shimmy? i remember the track notes when i did the mlr day there and they stated no camera clamps or mounts.

Just wanna know the sp before i get there next month..

**shimmy** · 20-07-2010, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JezP

Did you get any grief using the vbox at silverstone shimmy? i remember the track notes when i did the mlr day there and they stated no camera clamps or mounts.

Just wanna know the sp before i get there next month..

no hassle

CD nor Silverstone mentioned it other than no hand held

mine are clamped but Duncan had suckers on his front screen ,and neither of us had any issues.

**JezP** · 20-07-2010, 01:07 AM

All good then...good to know duncan has one so i can be a nuisance with questions at bedford as i wanna give nathan a break from me..

17-07-2010, 09:25 AM	#11
Dan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,058 Casino cash: $6689	Which circuit lay out was it? I did the Southern circuit in May and it was spot on! Any pics of your cars from the day guys? __________________

17-07-2010, 09:33 AM	#12
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Southern. No pics from me __________________ Nathan

17-07-2010, 10:03 AM	#13
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I've got pics of Nathans beast and video of Duncan andNathan from my car I'll try to get it done today __________________ .

17-07-2010, 03:13 PM	#15
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	I liked it. Very fast. Best time was 1m18s so a tiny bit quicker than Snetterton but similar on my mind to Snetterton traffic was a problem but with more experienced drivers you could get alot more overtaking done. Club is quick, just like a reverse B2 at Spa, around 85mph entry, loads of outer run off but with green AstroTurf strip, then an FIA concrete pit wall on the inside. New fast corner at Farm is quicker but you can go in too quick and compromise the next corner which can by very very fast. A nice couple of bits off camber, a couple of bumps in the track, wide, good kerbs and plenty of seats for my fans to watch. I saw Curly's mate in his R400 there (Steve) and we had a great session over about 4 laps (CSL 1-0 R400) but it was close. I think it would take ne a couple more trips or at least sone clear traffic to nail Farm and the odd corner back onto Hanger Straight which are by far the hardest two. __________________ .

18-07-2010, 09:48 PM	#17
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	We were there for the evening session but thanks to circuit days got on for a few laps at the end of the day session. Wasn't on the case though, just shaking the car down and seeing what problems there were, circuit was mentally busy and failed wheel speed sensor meant no ABS which was interesting, few big lock ups on the new start finish straight before we got the pickup off the front tyres. Never driven any Silverstone configuration before and this has made me want to go back and do a test day on the national and GP circuits. First ever time driving on race wets came in the evening session, just mental. __________________ Nathan

17-07-2010, 02:21 PM	#14
3wheels3 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 773 Casino cash: $21189	Shimmy, what did you think of south circuit? Good/bad, bit short, interesting...

20-07-2010, 01:07 AM	#20
JezP S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: sw london Posts: 296 Casino cash: $6123	All good then...good to know duncan has one so i can be a nuisance with questions at bedford as i wanna give nathan a break from me.. Last edited by JezP; 20-07-2010 at 01:12 AM.