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Dufty07 26-03-2012 09:51 AM

10/10
 
WOW.....:thumbsup:
What a track, very smooth and flowy, great high rostrum which gives the perfect view of your car. fantastic layout. well done to you guys a BIG thumbs up for the hard work. My fav bit was the race control tower :thumbsup:

BEST ASTRO TRACK IN NORFOLK. well worth the journey,

jayropes 26-03-2012 12:47 PM

absolutely love that regional vid, love the track too but have to admit to finding astro a little diffucult to get used to!!
fantastic work though looks like alot of work has gone into it. :thumbsup:

Dazza B 26-03-2012 03:45 PM

Great track, first time out on astro and absolutely loved it.
Well done Barry for organising the shakedown I believe everyone in attendance yesterday agreed it was a great track and a well organised day.
Looking forward to the regional.
Video from yesterday on youtube... Search ''dazzabrady"

jcb 26-03-2012 06:24 PM

The track looks really good :thumbsup:

There didn't look masses of grip from the video's as you usually expect from astro, just wondered what tires everyone was using?

lukeallen92 26-03-2012 07:15 PM

Few pics from sunday....

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...n92/Edit15.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...n92/Edit14.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...n92/Edit13.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...n92/Edit12.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...n92/Edit11.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...n92/Edit10.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...en92/Edit9.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...en92/Edit8.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...en92/Edit7.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...en92/Edit6.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...en92/Edit5.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...en92/Edit4.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...en92/Edit3.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...92/Edit2-1.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n...en92/Edit1.jpg

Benh 26-03-2012 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcb (Post 636757)
The track looks really good :thumbsup:

There didn't look masses of grip from the video's as you usually expect from astro, just wondered what tires everyone was using?

Good spot. It wasn't bitey and horrible. Is was quite similar to Colchesters grass track of last season.

On 4 wheel drive, I had reasonably worn schum yellows on the rear and cut staggers on the front. Gave a safe, slightly under steer, feel. No changes to setup (mainly laziness) other than dropping the ride height.

Juttie 26-03-2012 07:53 PM

I started on mini pins these felt ok but then changed to yellow mini spikes and the car came alive so im gonna stick with them for now.

jcb 27-03-2012 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Benh (Post 636800)
Good spot. It wasn't bitey and horrible. Is was quite similar to Colchesters grass track of last season.

On 4 wheel drive, I had reasonably worn schum yellows on the rear and cut staggers on the front. Gave a safe, slightly under steer, feel. No changes to setup (mainly laziness) other than dropping the ride height.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juttie (Post 636815)
I started on mini pins these felt ok but then changed to yellow mini spikes and the car came alive so im gonna stick with them for now.


Must be a different astro to most I've raced on if it's almost like running on grass.
The astro looks a reasonable length, not like a really fine carpet. Am trying to guess on tires might be worth giving a go, which is why I'm fishing.

Benh 27-03-2012 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcb (Post 637108)
Must be a different astro to most I've raced on if it's almost like running on grass.

For the limited number of tracks that I know we have both raced on at the same time it's the closest I can relate too.;)

It's nothing like the unbelievable levels of grip at Silverstone and nothing like the sand covered tracks like Eastrax.

I think everyone was running the same? Cut Staggers and Yellow mini spikes. Except Chester who was testing the aerodynamics of his tyres and the grip levels of his wing and shell.:lol:

wrighty 28-03-2012 06:25 AM

I ran green minis allround yellows would have been better

colin76 02-04-2012 05:24 PM

Boughton
 
I do like the promo video, good job. Just a quick update, we have spent most of the weekend working on the track, race control is very nearly done, the rostrum has mostly had a lick of paint, the infield has, well been filled, (please note you will now be sitting/standing on royal carpet)!!!! We have all been working hard (especially the hours of John Abbott, I swear that man doesn't have a home to go to), so we hope you all like the final outcome. Now please let's all bow our heads in pray, "Please god don't let it rain, or snow". See you all at the weekend. Colin.

Benh 02-04-2012 05:54 PM

I happened to be passing earlier and manage to get a pic.


Very impressive, if not a little taller than a couple of weeks ago...

Last week -
http://swangallery.myff.org/gallery/...20Control2.jpg

Today

http://swangallery.myff.org/gallery/...%20Control.jpg

(Artists impressions and not actual images)

rcmodelweek 02-04-2012 06:59 PM

Ha ha, very good! I wonder if I could mount it on an adjustable hydraulic scissor jack.............


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