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24-07-2006, 07:42 PM
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I Like To Shake It
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Back safe and sound from a track day at Wakefield Park, well with some unwanted hitch hikers in the guise of mud and grass.
Early rain and constant drizzle throughout the day ensured that traction was going to be an issue for some. As you know how good a driver I am (not), {well there were no gutters thank God!}, my only issues were some oversteer, and trying to keep to the correct line. I was expecting hell with the boost. I was waiting for all this extra grunt to be combined with the wet and my poor driving technique to spell Three Sixties. But things were not that bad. I admit that I started off Driving Miss Daisy like, but after a few laps and feeling the end stay in shape, though not tidily, I put the boot in. WOW, WOW and WOW Turbo or Supercharged, who cares..... that feeling of being pushed into the seat is amazing, as is the joy of seeing the other cars who are all over my rear because I cant drive, suddenly fall back as I boost it down the straight. I was luckily enough to co pilot a Typhoon around................. And yes hold onto your hats, I now have a liking for the pfffffffffts. When it comes on boost, you sure know it, but its not a Supercharged 290  James Harrigan, driver in the Lotus Challenge Cup was with us also, and that Exige of his has enormous grip and noise. He threw his car around the Park like it was not a bother, I hope his career kicks off. Folks I think I have found a way to keep those who want track days happy, and it wont cost the club a cent. I will tell all soon. Kindest Regards Paul
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Regards Paul 2016 S550 TY GT Coupe....some loud bits and some glass bits I like My GT SHAKEN, and Blown Happiness is a TY S550, a 1911 semi automatic, and the Lovey Lizzie by my side. Quote:
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24-07-2006, 08:44 PM
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Hoon On The Rise
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Open Roads with Boost!
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If i knew you were there i would of stopped in on my way to the end of the world...
 it: Glad you had fun and let it all out, got some pics? K'mon i know you can't help but shove that camera everywhere you can...  _2: :hihi: :the_finge  : : Cheers
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24-07-2006, 09:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney.
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Sounds like a great time.
I will be in for as track day, even a weekday one.
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25-07-2006, 08:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
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Folks I think I have found a way to keep those who want track days happy, and it wont cost the club a cent. I will tell all soon. YES !!!!!! Please...
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25-07-2006, 05:40 PM
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I Like To Shake It
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 For a brief moment I thought I was going to be stuck there.
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Regards Paul 2016 S550 TY GT Coupe....some loud bits and some glass bits I like My GT SHAKEN, and Blown Happiness is a TY S550, a 1911 semi automatic, and the Lovey Lizzie by my side. Quote:
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25-07-2006, 05:47 PM
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I Like To Shake It
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We do not have to hire the track. A one off $40 licence, and $90 for the day till your head is dizzy from going around it circles. Details soon to follow. Regards Paul
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Regards Paul 2016 S550 TY GT Coupe....some loud bits and some glass bits I like My GT SHAKEN, and Blown Happiness is a TY S550, a 1911 semi automatic, and the Lovey Lizzie by my side. Quote:
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26-07-2006, 07:50 PM
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DJR TM#54
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: on my p.c now with internet! ok i'll still use works internet too.
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Glad you had fun, I carn't wait for another track day.
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