I've been out today.....guess where? - Page 4

**shimmy** · 23-04-2012, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O'Neill

9th June is good, Eye of the tiger

http://www.cslregister.com/forum/sho...180#post112180

Check this out.

pinkpanther008 · 23-04-2012, 02:49 PM

No worries mate, always willing to support a CSL in battle

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

Iirc course was similar to last summer when we watched you except first turn right was very tight, like a gate and chicane before fence was very slow. Surface is bumpy and potholed

Thanks for all the advice.

**shimmy** · 13-05-2012, 06:35 PM

my second sprint was today at RAF Honington near Snetterton in Norfolk. Pinkpanther008 also was booked on so this time i had someone to talk to.

gorgeous weather, big mix of cars again and top notch toasted bacon rolls and burgers with real cheese.

**CraigMillwardCroft** · 13-05-2012, 07:31 PM

Glad to hear you had fun and you certainly had the weather for it, I use to sprint many years ago when I next meet up with you may get more info off you.

**shimmy** · 13-05-2012, 08:06 PM

About 78 miles from home but managed to get there in 55 minutes this morning meaning I managed to get there before the RAF had opened the side gate

We had a few less cars than last time but production class was still pretty busy with the F355, Gt3, 7GT3RS, Jaaaag, 2xCSLs, FocusST.

The track was a mix of concrete and tarmac, but both were covered in loose material and grip was a real issue. The concrete with stones turned out to be not too bad, but the main runway was covered in asphalt cinder and we were spinning up the wheels in every gear, even to the point where you wondered if you'd make it in a straight line. Car is stone chipped a bit!

As last time we had 2 practice and 3 timed runs. Each run was about 100 secs and 2.84km long.

Based on last sprint at North Weald where I had lost by 5 secs to the GT3 (race spec) and TR8, but beaten the 7RS, my target was to be closer to the GT3 (say 3 secs) and beat the TR8 and 7RS.

The TR8 with Land rover 4.4 didn't show (he bought his wife's Jaaag). On the first 4 runs I was at about 98-99secs whereas the porkers were both pulling 95 secs.

On the last run I decided to change my approach to the corners and straights so I worked out 3 main changes to try to REDUCE the wheel spin, SHORTEN the circuit and get longer straights. My last run was 94.74s, just 1.7s off the Gt3 and EXACTLY the same time as the 7RS, so effectively second fastest item in our group, tenth overall. However I lost my second place trophy due to the regs and ended up with a third. (again).

Just before our last run, a Saxo managed to roll on the chicane on the main straight. No injuries but a poorly looking car!

Just as enjoyable as last time on track and less boring in between as we had the sun, some company to chat to and loads of cups of tea.

Bounce · 13-05-2012, 08:32 PM

Sounds like you had a good day Shim

**shimmy** · 13-05-2012, 09:54 PM

For those interested here is the circuit plan

s.mac · 13-05-2012, 10:13 PM

Nice one Shimmy

giraffe · 13-05-2012, 11:18 PM

good stuff that fresh oil must have made you quicker

northernjim · 13-05-2012, 11:24 PM

Well done shimm

Getting a dab hand at this now mate

13-05-2012, 06:35 PM	#33
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	my second sprint was today at RAF Honington near Snetterton in Norfolk. Pinkpanther008 also was booked on so this time i had someone to talk to. gorgeous weather, big mix of cars again and top notch toasted bacon rolls and burgers with real cheese. __________________ .

13-05-2012, 08:06 PM	#35
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	About 78 miles from home but managed to get there in 55 minutes this morning meaning I managed to get there before the RAF had opened the side gate We had a few less cars than last time but production class was still pretty busy with the F355, Gt3, 7GT3RS, Jaaaag, 2xCSLs, FocusST. The track was a mix of concrete and tarmac, but both were covered in loose material and grip was a real issue. The concrete with stones turned out to be not too bad, but the main runway was covered in asphalt cinder and we were spinning up the wheels in every gear, even to the point where you wondered if you'd make it in a straight line. Car is stone chipped a bit! As last time we had 2 practice and 3 timed runs. Each run was about 100 secs and 2.84km long. Based on last sprint at North Weald where I had lost by 5 secs to the GT3 (race spec) and TR8, but beaten the 7RS, my target was to be closer to the GT3 (say 3 secs) and beat the TR8 and 7RS. The TR8 with Land rover 4.4 didn't show (he bought his wife's Jaaag). On the first 4 runs I was at about 98-99secs whereas the porkers were both pulling 95 secs. On the last run I decided to change my approach to the corners and straights so I worked out 3 main changes to try to REDUCE the wheel spin, SHORTEN the circuit and get longer straights. My last run was 94.74s, just 1.7s off the Gt3 and EXACTLY the same time as the 7RS, so effectively second fastest item in our group, tenth overall. However I lost my second place trophy due to the regs and ended up with a third. (again). Just before our last run, a Saxo managed to roll on the chicane on the main straight. No injuries but a poorly looking car! Just as enjoyable as last time on track and less boring in between as we had the sun, some company to chat to and loads of cups of tea. __________________ . Last edited by shimmy; 13-05-2012 at 08:39 PM.

13-05-2012, 09:54 PM	#37
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	For those interested here is the circuit plan __________________ . Last edited by shimmy; 14-05-2012 at 12:06 AM.

13-05-2012, 11:18 PM	#39
giraffe S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: cambs Posts: 285 Casino cash: $3859	good stuff that fresh oil must have made you quicker __________________ Keep on rolling

13-05-2012, 11:24 PM	#40
northernjim Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: lancashire Posts: 2,082 Casino cash: $20572	Well done shimm Getting a dab hand at this now mate __________________

13-05-2012, 07:31 PM	#34
CraigMillwardCroft CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marlow Posts: 3,973 Casino cash: $18153	Glad to hear you had fun and you certainly had the weather for it, I use to sprint many years ago when I next meet up with you may get more info off you.

13-05-2012, 08:32 PM	#36
Bounce CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 7,057 Casino cash: $35793	Sounds like you had a good day Shim

13-05-2012, 10:13 PM	#38
s.mac CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,247 Casino cash: $15600	Nice one Shimmy