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MrSlow 05-05-2013 08:09 PM

Lee, I think we would like to, but it will depend on the split that we get.

For the first week, we will almost certainly be running 2wd & 4wd together.

Gmcelroy 06-05-2013 09:26 AM

Wow, the finished track looks very impressive and I like the natural braking point at the end of the straight :lol:

I'm looking forward to trying it out next Saturday, well done on creating such a professional looking setup.

Staxman 06-05-2013 10:36 AM

Have you taken your car around the track yet Lawrence
Im guessing the ramped corner works slightly better than the bare wall

Chris

MrSlow 06-05-2013 11:46 AM

No, not had chance to have a proper run yet, Chris.

We've just had a quick blast to check the ramps are okay.

The construction crew are meeting up tomorrow night to finish off and take some photos, so I'll have a go then.

I'm definitely hoping that the ramped turn will be more forgiving than the wall :)
I really need to learn how to use the brake.......


Gmcelroy - thanks for your comments, I'll pass them on to the rest of the guys.
We are really excited about Saturday too. It will be good to see you there.


Lawrence

MattK 06-05-2013 06:56 PM

Looking great Laurence.
Won't be able to make the opening.
But good luck
:)

Staxman 06-05-2013 07:52 PM

I won't be able to make next Saturday, but I will certainly be there the Saturday after
Im looking forward to it, it looks fantastic

What tyres are we allowed to run?
Are foams allowed

MrSlow 07-05-2013 07:34 AM

Cheers Matt :)

Chris, yes you can run foam tyres if you like.
Have you bought yourself some?

MrSlow 08-05-2013 09:12 PM

After a blast round the track last night we have made a couple of adjustments.

We've removed the rumble strip for now (until we make something a bit more tyre friendly), and we have added an extra piece of wood to the ramped turn to make it less steep on entry.

Also, we have pit tables set up for around 36 people, but we only have 20 chairs. :thumbdown:
So if you are coming along and you have a folding chair or similar, please can you bring it with you just in case :thumbsup:

Staxman 08-05-2013 09:46 PM

So does the track flow well

Jonesy 09-05-2013 09:56 AM

What tyres are you allowing then on Saturday? Will mini-pins be ok to use?

Andy

MrSlow 09-05-2013 11:42 AM

Chris, the track is great.
Only my driving skill is holding me back :)

Andy, mini pins are ideal. That's what most of us will be using. Some people have asked about using foams and they are fine too.

We removed the rumble strip as it would have ruined foam tyres in it's current form. A revised version will be ready for week 2.

Jonesy 09-05-2013 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSlow (Post 772563)
Chris, the track is great.
Only my driving skill is holding me back :)

Andy, mini pins are ideal. That's what most of us will be using. Some people have asked about using foams and they are fine too.

We removed the rumble strip as it would have ruined foam tyres in it's current form. A revised version will be ready for week 2.

Ta.

Thinking about making the trip up on Saturday with the K1 and I'll bring along the EMB-1 Micro as well for a blast around!

Hopefully see you about 3pm!

MrSlow 09-05-2013 12:43 PM

Excellent :)

See you then, Andy

gaz23 09-05-2013 07:25 PM

The track look awesome! There will be a few of us comin over from ribble

MrSlow 09-05-2013 08:20 PM

Thanks Gaz, that's great news.

I'm at Ribble tomorrow so I'll see you there :)


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