964 Trackday 2011 (group booking) GREAT day out!

[wagonface]

Just before I pull the trigger on this, whats the deal if I am too loud? I'm guessing I get sent home with no lunch - are these guys the one you can buy "too loud insurance" from? Haven't tracked my car before. Its a 964T with B&B headers, a G pipe, and I think it might also be de-cat'd cos its bloody loud. Can I get tested anywhere before I book? Would my MOT station or my Indy have a sound meter thingy?

 

[Steve Brookes]

No Bookatrack don't do the too loud insurance (that's Easytrack). As mentioned earlier the noise is tested by driveby which is 98 db. This is equivalent to 105 db static. If you go along to a local track holding a track day they will usually test your car for free (you don't have to be booked on to the track day to get a noise test). If you fail the driveby at Donington they'll give you a chance to modify your exhaust to make it quieter. However, since you'll then have to pass a static test at 100 db there's little chance that they'll let you back on because as said above, failing a 98 db driveby means your car is at least 105 db. Those of us who want to go on track make sure our exhausts are below the noise limit. If you don't think your car will pass then my advice is don't book on. Alternatively have a hunt around for some bolt mufflers that can be attached to the end of the exhaust just for the day. Something like this might do it but I'm not sure if it will fit a turbo: http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1796/Exhaust-Tail-Pipes-Scart-Porsche-964-C2--C4/

 

[cartledge]

Steve Your numberrs have increased by 1. Fantastic effort to organise this - and help us northerners to enjoy what PCGB offers more frequently to the Southern softies. I enjoyed seeing my wet weather efforts at Oulton on your posted video - maybe I'll track you down at Donnington for some movie making tips. Jon

 

[Steve Brookes]

Will be good to see you again Jon [] Numbers now increasing steadily. Anyone else thinking of joining us should book their ideas up soon methinks []

 

[TKF1]

Our local track (and one of our favourites) so not to be missed. Booked See you all in July Tom and Kerry (Fisher) RO R8

 

[Dekker]

No Bookatrack don't do the too loud insurance (that's Easytrack). As mentioned earlier the noise is tested by driveby which is 98 db. This is equivalent to 105 db static. If you go along to a local track holding a track day they will usually test your car for free (you don't have to be booked on to the track day to get a noise test). If you fail the driveby at Donington they'll give you a chance to modify your exhaust to make it quieter. However, since you'll then have to pass a static test at 100 db there's little chance that they'll let you back on because as said above, failing a 98 db driveby means your car is at least 105 db. Those of us who want to go on track make sure our exhausts are below the noise limit. If you don't think your car will pass then my advice is don't book on. Alternatively have a hunt around for some bolt mufflers that can be attached to the end of the exhaust just for the day. Something like this might do it but I'm not sure if it will fit a turbo: http://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod1796/Exhaust-Tail-Pipes-Scart-Porsche-964-C2--C4/

This is another device slightly cheaper. I had an old tail pipe which got chopped and welded to fit the Suppertrap (cost £10) http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Brands/Supertrapp/Supertrapp_Exhausts/Supertrapp_Universal_Exhaust_Silencers/Supertrapp_Disc_Only_Clamp_On_Silencers/1884/656/5905

 

[mcgc0]

Not chicken wire, wire wool and a cable tie then..? []

 

[Dekker]

ORIGINAL: mcgc0 Not chicken wire, wire wool and a cable tie then..? []

That was model 1

 

[Steve Brookes]

ORIGINAL: TKF1 Our local track (and one of our favourites) so not to be missed. Booked See you all in July Tom and Kerry (Fisher) RO R8

Glad to hear you're joining us...don't forget to pass the word on to the rest of your R8 members []

 

[TKF1]

Will do We have a couple of track day enthusiates in our region so hopefully they will be keen to join you too Tom and Kerry

 

[Dekker]

ORIGINAL: K90 nice car dekker............. [] Gaz

Ta mate, saw you at Curborough in the rain, that was a good day.

 

[Steve Brookes]

Are you booking this Gaz? []

 

[Steve Brookes]

One event at a time Gaz []

 

[Melv]

It is for the Speed Championship!! Why don't some of you guys register????

 

[andrew davis]

Thanks for the invite - I have booked this morning Andrew Davis R8 993 C4 (novice so watch out!!)

 

[Steve Brookes]

Nice one Andrew [] It also looks like a smattering of GT3s have also decided to join us [8D]

 

[SteveJC]

On the booking web site it mentions that crash helmets must be worn by driver and passengers, so today I just happened to be at a motorcycle dealers on buisness so I thought this was a good opportunity to look at a few. While in conversation with the dealer, he asked what type of bike I rode. So I explained what I actually wanted it for, he then went on to say that you need a car crash helmet not a bike one . Do they stipulate or are they flexible ?. Do the track hire them ?. Do any other tracks require helmets to be worn ?. Steve

 

[Steve Brookes]

A motorcycle helmet is fine. A pukka car crash helmet is only required if you go racing. Your crash helmet will be inspected if you go racing but not on a track day. Yes, all trackdays require helmets and yes you can hire them on the day if you don't want to buy your own.

 

[SteveJC]

Thanks Steve for clarification. Steve

 

[DJ Marky Mark]

Would have loved to have been there, but clashes with F1 at Silverstone and already have tickets. Please do more of these, especially North of Warford Gap. Apologies for not being able to support this event, but will be there next time.[]