Sau Vic Championship Questions

[SABBAi]

My suggestion is that it is better to get out on the track and learn what your car can do with road tyres, before getting semi comps. They have a very different feel to roadies. They grip differently too.

A few guys have found them self in some expensive trouble by running semi comps on their first track outings. A bent car is not a nice car.

Also, the club has the CAMS manual, so you will not need to buy it.

[blind_elk]

Also, the club has the CAMS manual, so you will not need to buy it.

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Scott,

I have just received a renewal notice for my L2, and it includes a requirement to purchase a CAMS manual. It's part of CAMS' risk management to keep Personal Accident premiums down.

EDIT Apologies all. I've obviously misread my renewal notice. You get a "handbook". A CAMS manual is not compulsory (but it is a good idea to own your own).

[Roy]

Bugger, the stupid manual is compulsory for me...you would think being volunteering your time as a CAMS scrutineer would mean that they would throw a manual your way since you get nothing else for your time

Should be a fun year...especially with the Khana days...i will havce to put those old retreads back into the vats of diesel to be sure they are goign to make good smoke

[ferni]

You will still be able to make it to your mates birthday after hte track day.. they finish up around 4-5, you can leave earlier if you like as well. You'll get plenty of sessions in in the morning.

[Snowman]

Na - the first one is a twilight one agin so will start around 2pm and finish around 10pm.

Just watch that track once the sun goes down.

[abcent]

dont really have a choice with the semi-comps situation, cant afford em for a while anyway, so just the street treads for a few rounds.

does it cost aything to enter as a spectator? Might try to come an watch until 4-5pm or so.

[Downforce]

Spectators are welcome, free of charge.

[ferni]

Na - the first one is a twilight one agin so will start around 2pm and finish around 10pm.

Just watch that track once the sun goes down.

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ahhh ok ignore me then.

[abcent]

can you apply and pay for a cams licence on the day?

& is it driver only on the track, or can you take a passanger for a quick lap?

[Downforce]

they usually allow passenger sessions... but not at full pace. passengers are also not covered by CAMS personal accident insurance. best thing to do is check the supplimentary regulations posted before the event for details on passenger sessions.

yes you can complete the CAMS L2S application on the day, just needs to be signed by the club CAMS official.. which is Andrew (president)

[Budge]

Passengers are allowed (weather permitting) at AASA events only.

We no longer allow passengers at CAMS events due to CAMS permits having no defined rules for their inclusion.

The provision for passenger laps in AASA events is still up to the CofC on the day.

You can thank the ever increasing insurance nightmares for that one...

[abcent]

Cool. I'll bring some cash along to the Calder track day an get my CAMS licence part all done!!

[Snowman]

Passengers are allowed (weather permitting) at AASA events only.

We no longer allow passengers at CAMS events due to CAMS permits having no defined rules for their inclusion.

The provision for passenger laps in AASA events is still up to the CofC on the day.

You can thank the ever increasing insurance nightmares for that one...

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Recent revalations show that it is unlikely that any of the events will be run under AASA however - including Calder and Winton.

[abcent]

What sort of brake pads are people using? Anyone used the Bendix Ultimate pads before? or Ferodo Formula pads?

[Downforce]

ferrodo ds2500's are a decent road/sprint pad or ferrodo ds3000's for a more agressive pad... quite harsh on the rotors tho! and they squeal alot too hehe

[Snowman]

Berin - the most common track/street comprise pad used is Racebrakes RB74's.

[SABBAi]

Also look at Lucas pads, for a cheap yet good quality pad. They are very dusty though.

[INASNT]

ferrodo ds2500's are a decent road/sprint pad or ferrodo ds3000's for a more agressive pad... quite harsh on the rotors tho! and they squeal alot too hehe

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The DS2500's work well and dont sqeel 2 much on the road when cold

[Downforce]

I was referring to the 3000's.. they sqeal quite alot

[Roy]

So what mumbo does your car have these days Matt? Did you end up getting the APs liek you were planning? Suspension????

LOL..you know why im asking? And asre you going to make Calder?