Rolling Road Day/Eurofest Saturday 6th Sept

Thu Aug 28, 2008 5:00 pm

Got my track tickets through today

Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:11 pm

I hope to be able to make it so hopefully I`ll see you there.
I know what you mean about the Nova`s, maybe you`re right! I just haven`t been on track for quite some time and some of the corners scare me at Combe

Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:49 pm

Ahh, Darren, you'll be ok! Just brake leading upto Avon rise on the right had side of the track, into 4th and then off the brakes and back full on the throttle heading for the apex of Avon rise and keep it planted untill the car settles, then BRAKE! into 3rd heading towards the traffic light... DO NOT try and keep the car to the left before Quarry courner.. so much time can be had here! and without the risk of loosing the rear end and saying hello to the barrier on the left hand side. I know I have won races here! lol. Even use some grass on the apex of Quarry corner if you think you are not going to exit properly. Done right, you will know you had it right

The rest is my secret, but you can find a good couple of seconds if you do the above!

FWIW, my old fiesta RS1800 racer was flat up over avon rise.. yes, thats full throttle from turn into Camp corner right through to the braking point at Quarry corner. 5th gear and over 130MPH over Avon rise!

But then it is a front wheel drive car lol.

By the way... do not try this if you are not confident enough or if you don't want to risk damaging your car!

Sun Aug 31, 2008 3:57 pm

Does anyone know how long the track sessions are for? I'm guessing around 20 minutes.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:03 pm

8 Laps I think. Rather than action day, its more commonly referred to as crash day!

Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:07 pm

Jon_Bmw wrote:8 Laps I think. Rather than action day, its more commonly referred to as crash day!

Oh dear - not talking from experience I hope!!

8 laps isnt bad value though, cheers for letting me know.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:17 pm

No thankfully! Just watching some videos of castle coombe action days reveals all!

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:29 pm

Paul, Put me down for a dyno run please.
I'd like to say 100% i'll be there but it depends if I finish the current S50 project...
(Its changed a bit since the last action day we dyno'd it at 126bhp LOL)

James (Beemer Redeemer)

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:33 pm

Mi16 is ready, sort of...

Massive exhaust blow that a 'specialist' tried to fix. Won't be reccomending him anytime soon.
The car still wonders about, good old 205 beams. It wasn't the wishbone bushes

Down on what feels like about 20bhp.

So if the car makes it all of 30 miles i'll be there.

Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:54 pm

Hi Paul,

I've only just seen your thread about the rolling road day next saturday. I have the 1.9 M44 in mine now and would be really interested in joining in the rolling road day if its still going ahead - just as I want to see what its making with the 1.9 engine.

Are you planning on booking time slots or an order for people, or just run them as and when people arrive? I've got a bit of suspension work to do this week, just a bit concerned about letting you down if things go badly with the suspension work and you've booked time slots especially? I can hold off the suspension work till next week if I need to give 100% committment that I'll be there.

Cheers, Simon

Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:33 am

gonna have to pull the plug now as i'm going on holiday now on Sat. Shame as i'm curious to see the tourings power

Mon Sep 01, 2008 7:41 am

Jon_Bmw wrote:Mi16 is ready, sort of...

Massive exhaust blow that a 'specialist' tried to fix. Won't be reccomending him anytime soon.
The car still wonders about, good old 205 beams. It wasn't the wishbone bushes
Down on what feels like about 20bhp.

So if the car makes it all of 30 miles i'll be there.

I'll bring my tow pole for a day out shall I?

Mon Sep 01, 2008 9:07 am

I'll be there with my lot and the jaffa cake. I have a stand up near Quarry. So if you're passing come and say hello

Mon Sep 01, 2008 8:32 pm

batman861 wrote:Hi Paul,

I've only just seen your thread about the rolling road day next saturday. I have the 1.9 M44 in mine now and would be really interested in joining in the rolling road day if its still going ahead - just as I want to see what its making with the 1.9 engine.

Are you planning on booking time slots or an order for people, or just run them as and when people arrive? I've got a bit of suspension work to do this week, just a bit concerned about letting you down if things go badly with the suspension work and you've booked time slots especially? I can hold off the suspension work till next week if I need to give 100% committment that I'll be there.

Cheers, Simon

Hi Simon,

I am just running as and when people turn up... but saying this, I will probably finish up at around 3.30/4pm.

I'd be interested to see what your 1.9 does too, considering it doesn't have any knock sensors or lambda control to limit it.

Call me if you want to book a specific time. But I do have a 318i at 8.30 that I have to run and give a tweak before the day starts.

Tue Sep 02, 2008 7:41 pm

Hi Paul,

I'll just turn up at 9:30 or 10:00 if thats OK then and run whenever there is a space, I'm not fussy about booking a specific time.

I've held off doing the suspension so I'll definitely be able to make it

Cheers, Simon

Wed Sep 03, 2008 8:55 pm

can i provisionally book a spot for my calibra turbo not sure what time also how much would it cost to set up the actuator

Thu Sep 04, 2008 2:00 pm

Hi Paul, I'll be over with Tim and James at some point in the morning, and another mate has just finished his PBMWC build in anticipation for the action day. Its being MOT'd today and he's keen to see what its putting out. No changes to mine recently so I won't be needing a run. See you Saturday. Alex

Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:56 pm

MrBenn wrote:Hi Paul, I'll be over with Tim and James at some point in the morning, and another mate has just finished his PBMWC build in anticipation for the action day. Its being MOT'd today and he's keen to see what its putting out. No changes to mine recently so I won't be needing a run. See you Saturday. Alex

Hi Alex, will look forward to seeing you. I have a PBMW 318i booked in for 8.30, is this your mates?

Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:57 pm

dano0 wrote:can i provisionally book a spot for my calibra turbo not sure what time also how much would it cost to set up the actuator

Hi mate, you can come along with your Calibra, no problems, but I don't think I will have time to do any adjustments. I can do it during week days though.

Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:59 pm

Reeeedish wrote:Paul, Put me down for a dyno run please.
I'd like to say 100% i'll be there but it depends if I finish the current S50 project...
(Its changed a bit since the last action day we dyno'd it at 126bhp LOL)

James (Beemer Redeemer)

Look forward to seeing you James

Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:13 pm

ShepsEvo3 wrote:
Hi Alex, will look forward to seeing you. I have a PBMW 318i booked in for 8.30, is this your mates?

Yeah that's Tim coming in at 8:30, he's a mate through the racing. Unfortunately the other one that was going to come has failed the MOT on some corrosion issues and the test centre doesn't have any spaces now till after the weekend...oh well

Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:42 pm

1. Playo ?
2. Maxfield ?
3. Benjy (depending on date, might be at sea !!!) ?
4. Jon_Bmw 205 mi16
5. Borisritter
6. batman861
7. tomson
8. Jesus
9. BeemerRedeemer.
10. Mat_Bmw

(my brother in his standard UK impreza turbo)
11. Dan0 Calibra turbo

Paul I've added my brother, hope that is ok with you, being 4x4. We'll rock up at about 10 ish I think. But are happy for you to run them when there is time.

Can we still sneek in the back way

What time are you getting there Rog?

Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:47 pm

ShepsEvo3 wrote:I do have a 318i at 8.30 that I have to run and give a tweak before the day starts.

I will be landing around 9.30 ish Paul, will that sort of time be free on your rollers ?

Tom

Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:06 pm

Jon_Bmw wrote:1

What time are you getting there Rog?

I'll be there for about 10 as well

Jon_Bmw wrote: Can we still sneek in the back way

What Jon said /\/\

Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:48 pm

Tom, if you are bringing blacklaws, you know you'll never get there till about 11. P!ss head!

Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:31 pm

Jon_Bmw wrote:Tom, if you are bringing blacklaws, you know you'll never get there till about 11. P!ss head!

Ha, yes I am but he is fully briefed that I'm picking him up at 9am sharp!

We are doing a few last minute jobs on the Sport tonight at his "workshop" so I know he won't be going out it's how many tins he has when we are there and when he get's home!

Fri Sep 05, 2008 2:04 pm

tomson wrote:
ShepsEvo3 wrote:I do have a 318i at 8.30 that I have to run and give a tweak before the day starts.
I will be landing around 9.30 ish Paul, will that sort of time be free on your rollers ?

Tom

Jon, your bro comming is fine

And Tom, that time is cool, as you know it doesn't take long to carry out a power run or two, so there won't be much of a wait.

Also due to not much interest in this, I can't give out any prizes this time round unfortunately.

Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:17 pm

Ace, see you in the morning Paul.

Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:34 pm

i'm sorely tempted to get up and blast down before my flight! i'll see later

Fri Sep 05, 2008 6:22 pm

Simon13 wrote: i'm sorely tempted to get up and blast down before my flight! i'll see later

C2 Touring? Get yourself dahn 'ere my sahn! I'll even have a menthol Richmond waiting for you!

Fri Sep 05, 2008 7:19 pm

i can't she won't let it happen, the voice spoke

Fri Sep 05, 2008 8:08 pm

Simon13 wrote:i can't she won't let it happen, the voice spoke

Oooppps, thats a shame.... would have been great to see you again.

Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:25 pm

Simon13 wrote:i can't she won't let it happen, the voice spoke

Tell her you are popping out for a few hours to get some shopping for the holiday...

Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:19 pm

I have two track sessions for sale as my friend has had to drop out last minute, the sessions are 11.00 ( bmw session )and 1.45. I brought them in advance so just want money back £25 per session ( £30 on day ) otherwise i will sell them when i get there, thought i would offer here first. Cheers stu

Sat Sep 06, 2008 12:15 am

boybimmerm3 wrote:I have two track sessions for sale as my friend has had to drop out last minute, the sessions are 11.00 ( bmw session )and 1.45. I brought them in advance so just want money back £25 per session ( £30 on day ) otherwise i will sell them when i get there, thought i would offer here first. Cheers stu

You should be able to sell them pretty easily on the day mate.