Had a play on track

rstoughy · 21-04-2009, 11:50 PM

Basically the local Subaru club had organised a track day / sprint type of thing at Ingliston for the weekend.
I had booked my place and paid for it while in possesion of my 22B so it seemed a shame to let the space go to waste.

Took the CSL down instead just to have a wee play around as it's been about 6 years since i have driven a RWD car in anger.

£uck me these things are fun

Got most entertaining car of the day

Roll on my next day which is down at Croft so i can have a serious go

**glendog74** · 22-04-2009, 12:06 AM

NZ_M3 · 22-04-2009, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by rstoughy

Nice safe

**Andyk** · 22-04-2009, 07:26 AM

Nice tail out action there....

sailorbaz · 22-04-2009, 09:31 AM

Looks like good craic had by all.

Although, that stone dyke looks a bit hard for me, don't know if I'd take my chances with it!

rstoughy · 22-04-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by sailorbaz

that stone dyke looks a bit hard for me, don't know if I'd take my chances with it!

Ahh that was ok. That is actualy a 1st gear 180deg hairpin thats set up so there was very little speed involved at that point.

Had a bit of a moment though involving 2 flag poles and a couple of electrical junction boxes

basically decided that id try and take this certin 90deg corner in 2nd rather than 1st so entry speed was a little quicker and resulted in some interesting manoeuvres

It was a brilliant day, totally relaxed and had the weather too

Car now up on axle stands to have the brakes and wheels cleaned properly.

22-04-2009, 11:10 AM

Nice pics - I'll need to do Ingliston one day

rstoughy · 22-04-2009, 12:09 PM

The track was ok but not really suited to the CSL. Highest gear was 3rd and that was only for about 3 seconds down the back straight. The car was never really out of 1st / 2nd gear.

It also had quite alot of pot holes so you were always watching for them and being a little cautious that you didn't fall into one while doing a little sideways action.

The Subarus were doing pretty well time wise but i had a bigger grin on my face and had the most requests for passenger rides through out the day

E46ACS · 22-04-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rstoughy

i had a bigger grin on my face and had the most requests for passenger rides through out the day

I had a similar experience on my last track day at Croft. The only CSL there and everyone wanted to come for a pax ride. Never managed a solo lap all day!

bryce · 25-04-2009, 06:35 PM

Nice one, dont like the look of that post though!

21-04-2009, 11:50 PM	#1
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	Had a play on track Basically the local Subaru club had organised a track day / sprint type of thing at Ingliston for the weekend. I had booked my place and paid for it while in possesion of my 22B so it seemed a shame to let the space go to waste. Took the CSL down instead just to have a wee play around as it's been about 6 years since i have driven a RWD car in anger. £uck me these things are fun Got most entertaining car of the day Roll on my next day which is down at Croft so i can have a serious go __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

22-04-2009, 12:06 AM	#2
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	__________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

22-04-2009, 07:26 AM	#4
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Nice tail out action there.... __________________

22-04-2009, 12:09 PM	#8
rstoughy S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 1,947 Casino cash: $25387	The track was ok but not really suited to the CSL. Highest gear was 3rd and that was only for about 3 seconds down the back straight. The car was never really out of 1st / 2nd gear. It also had quite alot of pot holes so you were always watching for them and being a little cautious that you didn't fall into one while doing a little sideways action. The Subarus were doing pretty well time wise but i had a bigger grin on my face and had the most requests for passenger rides through out the day __________________ Paul. Ooooft!!! 15yrs in the CSL and still loving it "shine on you crazy diamond"

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22-04-2009, 11:10 AM	#7
Steve Gill Guest Posts: n/a Casino cash: $	Nice pics - I'll need to do Ingliston one day

25-04-2009, 06:35 PM	#10
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Nice one, dont like the look of that post though!