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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #220 on: 26 June 2009, 22:48 »
A few more shots from the pros.















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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #221 on: 27 June 2009, 17:18 »
You and DH didn't have a go in each others cars then?
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Quote from: PenguinGTI on 11 May 2012, 17:49
But for the purest engine experience, displacement has no replacement. All other methods are simply attempts to artificially recreate the benefits of displacement.

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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #222 on: 27 June 2009, 18:43 »
Quote from: Jay on 27 June 2009, 17:18
You and DH didn't have a go in each others cars then?

Nah - we kept winding up out on the track at the same time.  Also it takes me that long to get round that we'd have had to stop halfway round so Nick could have a fag.
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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #223 on: 27 June 2009, 19:01 »
Bloody smokers eh?  :grin:
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Quote from: PenguinGTI on 11 May 2012, 17:49
But for the purest engine experience, displacement has no replacement. All other methods are simply attempts to artificially recreate the benefits of displacement.

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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #224 on: 29 June 2009, 11:32 »
Right so after relaxing from friday and having a clear head I have a list of things I would like to do to improve myself and the car.

* Foot rest for my clutch foot
* Get the camber set up for -1.5 deg on the front
* Some better shoes (Actual shoes not tyres!).
* Bigger steering wheel, the 280mm Momo is just too small.
* Get rid of more weight from inside the car.
* Fix the heaters so it blows more air on the screen.

Overall I was massively pleased with how the car behaved all day, it was a joy to drive and never felt like it was not enjoying the abuse. My dad kept saying "This is such a great little car" inbetween his manic grins and chuckling. The brakes were stong and fadeless all day and I was surprised how well the Yokos held up once the track had dried out. Will certainly be cracking out the R888's on the 25th weather permitting.

Nick
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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #225 on: 29 June 2009, 12:16 »
You have G60 Brakes? They will help a huge amount Nick.
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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #226 on: 29 June 2009, 12:27 »
It's running a 16v set up with grooved discs, mintex extreme pads and halfords race fluid. Never had a problem with them all day. We'll see how they cope on a few more days but right now I have no plans to change them.

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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #227 on: 29 June 2009, 12:37 »
combes quite a fast circuit as they go so if the brakes are fine there they should be fine most places! tbh though the braking point takes a hell of a long time to to master so you might be wanting better brakes in a year or so!
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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #228 on: 29 June 2009, 12:41 »
Quote from: Horney on 29 June 2009, 11:32
Right so after relaxing from friday and having a clear head I have a list of things I would like to do to improve myself and the car.

* Foot rest for my clutch foot
* Get the camber set up for -1.5 deg on the front
* Some better shoes (Actual shoes not tyres!).
* Bigger steering wheel, the 280mm Momo is just too small.
* Get rid of more weight from inside the car.
* Fix the heaters so it blows more air on the screen.

Overall I was massively pleased with how the car behaved all day, it was a joy to drive and never felt like it was not enjoying the abuse. My dad kept saying "This is such a great little car" inbetween his manic grins and chuckling. The brakes were stong and fadeless all day and I was surprised how well the Yokos held up once the track had dried out. Will certainly be cracking out the R888's on the 25th weather permitting.

Nick

Is the steering wheel a momo team? if it is there worth like 80-100 quid at least! scene tax added of course  :grin:

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Re: Horney's MKII 8v Track slag - *1st Trackday Update page 22*
« Reply #229 on: 29 June 2009, 12:59 »
cool stuff nick. car sounds well good for the money. all money saved getting a bargain there can be used for more track days then!

as for brakes. the 16v setup is 256 right? when you need new discs, grab a set of g60's instead and some mk3 gti 280 calipers and carriers, braided lines and should be awesomeness :)

LL :)
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