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23-09-2007, 08:10 PM
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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looking at doing one of these days for my 20th bday next week..
i was wondering if anyone has done this stage 1 drive to survive day and what is required? i cant find too much on the site about what you need in terms of car, fuel, good tyres etc. just as much info as you guys can tell me, ie no walls i can hit or anything lol thanks
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23-09-2007, 08:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sydney, NSW
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I'm guessing you'd need the car to be road-worthy and a valid driver's license.
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23-09-2007, 10:42 PM
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disco time !!!
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sydney
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Ive done stage 1 and 2, going to do stage 3 soon
Great days, good learning experience. You need a car Correct tyre pressure I think its 60 or 70% tyre tread i think When you fill out the form they send you a checklist about what you need on the day. You wont hit anything mate, its a good open space and the instructors are good people. Just don't be stupid. check out my vid on you tube, also Aeron has dont all 3 stages multiple times and hes got heaps of vids on youtube, just search ian luff or something along those lines.
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24-09-2007, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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As above - a roadworthy car and a license.
No walls to hit - it's all done on the skidpan. Really great day which will no doubt make you want to do Stage 2. The instructors when I did it (a couple of years ago) were awesome. |
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24-09-2007, 09:17 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2006
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i did the john bowe one at calder. stage 1 is very basic, but still fun. emergency braking was the main focus. lots of theory sessions though. the slalom at the end of mine was real good
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24-09-2007, 10:05 AM
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Audi S3
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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hmmm, so i'd need new tyres before i get out there, i was hoping i could kill my current tyres. some are a bit scrubbed. the tread depth varies from 4mm to 1mm in some spots.
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24-09-2007, 12:53 PM
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GTI ist ehrfürchtig
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Normally at a club event...
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Quote:
 : Its called Drive to survive for a reason... its not a burn off tyres day. Get your new tyres, run them at the very high end of the your tyre chart (40-50) and you will not wear them out too much.Its a great day and I truely believe that EVERYONE should complete this course. At least you will know how to control your car in an emergancy braking situation in the future.
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