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Postby jbsportstech » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:38 pm


TripleS wrote:
Gareth wrote:
jbsportstech wrote:it would be a good drive there in convoy :twisted:

Hmm ... remove all the enjoyment of driving on the way?


They could practice overtaking each other.... purely for educational purposes in connection with that other recent topic. :cool:

Best wishes all,
Dave.


I like your thinking as long as although jay has 120bhp on me but a 4 wheel drive system plus his car is limited to about 100mph or was.

We have plenty of energy for driving we where late comeing back from our group last sunday. :oops:
Regards James


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Postby jont » Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:53 pm


jbsportstech wrote:I like your thinking as long as although jay has 120bhp on me but a 4 wheel drive system plus his car is limited to about 100mph or was.

Been playing on proving grounds again? ;)

If you think it's all about power, you haven't been reading Stressed Dave's posts, have you.... :roll:
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Postby 7db » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:43 pm


jont wrote:If you think it's all about power, you haven't been reading Stressed Dave's posts, have you.... :roll:


Yeah - it's all about Dave... :)
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Postby firstmk1 » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:46 pm


7db wrote:Yeah - it's all about Dave... :)


Yep, the TripleS way :wink:
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Postby waremark » Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:25 am


The HPC road driving code precludes driving in convoy. I think there are different reasons for this. One issue is the way a convoy looks to other road users. Another is that from the points of view of enjoying the drive and developing your driving it is better to drive your own drive than to follow another driver.

By the way in case there is any confusion you cannot sign up by posting here. The organizer of the day is not a member of this forum.

It should be a great day for anyone entbusiastc about their driving.
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Postby nuster100 » Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:55 am


jbsportstech wrote:
TripleS wrote:
Gareth wrote:
jbsportstech wrote:it would be a good drive there in convoy :twisted:

Hmm ... remove all the enjoyment of driving on the way?


They could practice overtaking each other.... purely for educational purposes in connection with that other recent topic. :cool:

Best wishes all,
Dave.


I like your thinking as long as although jay has 120bhp on me but a 4 wheel drive system plus his car is limited to about 100mph or was.

We have plenty of energy for driving we where late comeing back from our group last sunday. :oops:



Didnt get it that fast though, having too much fun bouncing off the limiter in 2nd between tight corners :D

Did demonstrate a few overtakes though.

Limiter is being removed next week anyway and it will read in mph.

Hmm, what could one do with a 180mph speedo??

JR
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Postby Alex » Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:27 pm


Just signed up! Hoping I get on as, from all accounts, it sounds like a great day.
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Postby firstmk1 » Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:21 am


I went a few years ago and as a direct result joined the IAM, then Rospa, and recently completed the Master Driver's Course with Cadence.
You can take it from me that it's a worthwhile event. :D
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Postby TripleS » Fri Jan 30, 2009 3:38 pm


firstmk1 wrote:
7db wrote:Yeah - it's all about Dave... :)


Yep, the TripleS way :wink:


Oh no it ain't; not if you're talking about impressive rates of progress on or off road.

All I claim are: reasonably swift progress when I feel like it, a fairly high level of smoothness, and a respectable level of safety.

....but there won't be much evidence of The System being applied consistently.

Best wishes all,
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Postby Barnaby » Fri Jan 30, 2009 5:37 pm


I've stuck my name down.
went to the first one not managed to go since, and turn 26 few days before so may be my last...

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Postby jbsportstech » Mon Feb 02, 2009 1:29 pm


Anyone else sent there reg form in. Yet looks like a good day and are own Mr Turner aka StressedDave will be one of the members hosting :D

I am very excited.
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Postby crr003 » Mon Feb 02, 2009 2:24 pm


jbsportstech wrote:I am very excited.

It's only driving! Or is it the thought of meeting Mr Turner? :shock:
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Postby Susie » Mon Feb 02, 2009 5:29 pm


He will be the epitome of sartorial elegence, I'm sure :wink:
If we finish the re-build on the Caterham in time, Hirsute Hugh and I will be there with that and the M3 :D
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Postby Octy_Ross » Mon Feb 02, 2009 6:23 pm


Susie wrote:He will be the epitome of sartorial elegence, I'm sure :wink:


he was yesterday, when he told me I drove in a 'namby pamby' fashion

:lol: :oops:
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Postby ScoobyChris » Wed Feb 04, 2009 1:14 pm


Going to try and make this - sounds like a good line-up :D

jbsportstech wrote:Would be great to come along as I know a member.


Excellent - will Nigel be attending as I've heard a lot about him and wanted to put a face to the name? 8)

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