Wakefield Wrap Up Thread

[Bodella]

What a great day. Thanks to all the execs and helpers who gave up their time to run the day. Thanks to Duncan and Brett for giving me pointers.

I had blast and will be along to as many track days as possible. The car went great with no troubles all day, rear brakes need some attention but no big drama. Also note to self keep an eye on brake fluid.

Here's a couple of my laps recorded using Harry's Lap Timer. The one with Duncan is not a great lap (using to much track) but has some nice pointers . I was happy with the times in a mostly stock Stag , not fast but not as bad as I expected to be.

(still can't work out how to embed video.)

Again I was impressed with how friendly everyone is and how welcoming of newbs the regulars are.

Thanks again, looking forward to Sutton Rd!

[volityl]

As a newb I'd love to say thank you!

Very awesome day full of helpful and forgiving people <img src='http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/public/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />  

Despite the drama with my GTO blowing a tire on the way there I still got in all the track time I was hoping for. 

And thanks again to Eric for instructing me on a lap and to the guy who let me sit in while he chased the s15 around (sorry cant remember your name :S)  

I'd love to know where the pictures from the day ended up, if anyone has any of my car I'd be very appreciative.  

I couldn't get my camera working and so didn't take any photos

Edited March 25, 2012 by volityl

[Duncan]

it records sound ? dammit! next time I'll use my cooler voice.

I think I did say before Bodella, but your feel for grip and willingness to listen and learn were excellent for a first time out. That second video actually covers all three tricky tuns for first timers.

In turn 1/2, you need to roll through the middle of the track (not the apex) in turn 1, brake hard in a straight line, then tip into the corner. The exit opens out much more than you would think.

In turn 9 (the fish hook), it does depend a bit on which car and tyres, but what works well for skylines is a double apex - one early, the run to mid track, then one very late. 3rd gear if you can, 2nd gear if you must because it drops off boost.

And in turn 11 (last turn) the trick is to turn in much later than you would expect. It is the most important corner to get right for lap times because it leads onto the straight....every extra 10klm/h out of that corner will literally make up a second for the lap. If you are understeering on the exit (or understeer to oversteer if you have a 32 GTR), you turned in too early.

BTW, re MIchelin Pilot Sports....I know they are dirt cheap thru Tyrerack, but there is a reason no-one uses them. Don't bother, save a little more and buy federal fz201 through the club instead (or if you feel rich, cough up $550+ per corner for yoko A050R or dunlop DZ03J). Also, as Ben will confirm...s.tay away from toyo 888 on heavy cars (they are pretty good on light cars like mx-5)

[Gerg_R31]

I'm shit so yeah you can skip this video but my times were getting better every couple laps

http://youtu.be/1iJP9XUrF6U

HKS26T behind the wheel of my car

http://youtu.be/X9ugzV-oaVQ

[Azz86]

Wanted to say thank you too all of the execs involved, and other drivers for that matter. Was a really great day.

Was awesome to see that my uncomfortable to cruise in little Civ is a bit of a weapon on the track

Although someone overtook me on the straight when I had it pinned

Will be keen to get involved with more track days in future.

[Duncan]

civic sounded great heading past the pits with the throttle flat. probably needs a turbo to make it go as quick as it sounds

[a20089]

I'm shit so yeah you can skip this video but my times were getting better every couple laps

http://youtu.be/1iJP9XUrF6U

You certainly were getting better. That first spin was a bit scary for me, I was not confident that I would stop in time. Shame you didn't have rear/side mounted camera, seeing a GTR on full brakes coming at you would be scary but cool at the same time.

That second video actually covers all three tricky tuns for first timers.

I should really listern to someone who knows the track as well. I currently just go out without thinking about the track that much. I seem to make most of my time up in braking (or not braking) into corners. Be great to compare data loggers one day.

[Gerg_R31]

You certainly were getting better. That first spin was a bit scary for me, I was not confident that I would stop in time. Shame you didn't have rear/side mounted camera, seeing a GTR on full brakes coming at you would be scary but cool at the same time.

hehe sorry i'll pay to get the skid marks removed

[DJBarnstar]

What a fantastic day.

Thanks particulary to the boys who took the time to put this on for us!!! Also, great to meet some new peeps into cars and prepared to give it a go rather than being all talk.

I had a great time, with the first outing of the cheap ass, rushed build of the dirty 4Door R33. 'Sonic' was great though, apart from the stockie suspension and the single pegger shagged LSD.

Don't know what time he pulled but felt like a 1.12. Maybe a really high 1.11 if i'm being optimistic when I was trying to keep in front of that Jade GTR.... My fave of the day BTW. Somebody may be able to tell me what time I ran who was had a timer and video???

I had one epic off after getting a tank slapper off turn 1- 2. looked up to see a tyre wall coming and went o - fuuu k. Ended up being fine though.

I got 6 Sessions (Plus a sound lap) and about 40+ litres of fuel (Had to go into town to refuel at lunch) in before having to get home for my daughters Christening on sunday and entertain the family... Looking forward to seeing the footage from the GO PRO from Eric.

Here are a couple of pics.. Nothing special just sonic the home made 4 Door.

I also want to say that there were guys there that had talent, had a butt load of power but really needed better tyres. Boys, I have learnt the hard way with past cars... You need an extra 100KWs to equal some decent semi slicks.

Street tyres are just crap for the circuit. Don't make the mistake I made in the past and just keep adding power trying to get a better result. Can't wait for Texi.. Beers in my shed after, its about 5 mins away!!!

Edited March 25, 2012 by DJBarnstar

[Azz86]

civic sounded great heading past the pits with the throttle flat. probably needs a turbo to make it go as quick as it sounds

Haha. Yeah. That will always be the dream

[NinjaEv]

Hey guys,

Thanks so much for an awesome day!

Was my first time out to Wakefield in the r32, and boy was it a blast!

Really highlighted that, power doesnt really count for anything if you cant get it down to the road, so i used that as an opportunity on a few laps to see how sideways i could get coming out of the last corner

Got some quality video from my gopro which ill have to work out how to upload shortly, including one from the first session in group 4 of the blue wrx completely spinning out and ending in the dirt, Top effort!

Only drama's i had was some boiled brake fluid and some quality brake fade:)

Cant wait to get out there for Sutton.

thanks again to all the exec's for a top day.

-Ev

[Ruxis]

Got some quality video from my gopro which ill have to work out how to upload shortly, including one from the first session in group 4 of the blue wrx completely spinning out and ending in the dirt, Top effort!

-Ev

Hah champion! That was definitely a kodak moment, keen to see it

[FST513]

I shall post up some pics tonight. As i was with Matt and riding shotgun most of the day and relaxing, i didn't take as many photos as i normally would take. It felt good to relax instead of worrying about if i got this and that etc..!

Good to see you all had a bunch of fun

[Owens]

What an incredible day!

A big thank you to the execs for organising and making the day run so smoothly.

I was getting massive break fade by the 5th session. Back wheels were coated with break dust. Slotted rotors and new pads are already on the list though

More people really need to harden up and come out (forum lurkers, I'm looking at you ). It's worth every penny and you will know more about your car and driving capabilities than before.

Will also get my friend to post up some pics soon. I think he got most cars on the straight

Seriously considering Sutton now

[dnissi]

Hah champion! That was definitely a kodak moment, keen to see it

it was a good ride and view from the passenger seat too he just dropped the left onto the ripple strip heading into the right hander and it spun the car

and yep, the toyo's are rubbish. good for burnouts or texis and thats about it

the beast ran flawlessly although a little off pace with sh*t rubber. 110L of fuel on track for the weekend and didnt have to throw a spanner it.

thanks to all the thrill seekers who left the passenger seat free from skid marks

[hamiltonau]

Moar pics!!!

Oh and awesome day out, some timing and it would have been perfect, will be telling more mates about the next one as numbers seemed a bit low

[Ruxis]

it was a good ride and view from the passenger seat too he just dropped the left onto the ripple strip heading into the right hander and it spun the car.

Ah I see, yeah I told him to get some federal SSs on. That's on his wish list for next time now

And Hamiltonau I did my bit getting 3 people haha.

Could of probably gotten 3-4 more but they were all scared of hurting there babies they 5k drop clutch and what not lol. (I blame they CBf spending money on brake fluid and gearbox oil)

Probably a good thing though, was getting sick of helping people bleed brakes haha such a boring job.

[levinboy]

Need more pics haha would really like to see how my car looks on the track

Yea I need to bleed my brakes now, rbf600 is in mine so will be nice and cheap :S

And need more of a track pad...project mu club racers look nice...

[dnissi]

had to bleed my brakes saturday arvo for sunday. then driving home sunday, pedal on the floor LOL

tell him to get some semi's or federal 595rs or similar. dont get toyo r888s or azeni rt615's tho

there's a bit of a drop to that ripple strip. i hit it earlier and it threw my rear around as well, but then again with those toyo's, who knows

[Ruxis]

yeah i think 595s would suit him well, there pretty awesome for an all rounda!

who was taking photos on the guard rail?? someone took a photo of me and dad in his soarer (me driving ) with us waving haha keen to see that one.

it was second last number 4 session of the day.