Earwig 89 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Ok I am going to be taking my first trip to the ring in april next year and my car is going into the garage in jan/feb time to have some bits done and I was going to get them to do a few bits with the ring in mind. Here is a list of things I am getting done but can anyone think of anything else from experiance that I may also want to look at getting done ?1. Coilovers2. Full Poly Bushes3. New brake fluid4. Red stuff pads as apposed to my current green stuff.5. >>?Any other ideas/suggestions ?Thanks !Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 ha, tyres...your basically doing what im doing , im aso fitting braided lines and new discs all round, should improve pedal feel a far bit. maybe a check of engine mounts.. Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 sorry6.tyres7.braided brake lines8. check all engine mounts / replace if needed Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Something like this ?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-Golf-VR6-Goodridge-Braided-Brake-Hose-Kit_W0QQitemZ290064701627QQihZ019QQcategoryZ23013QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemSeems fairly cheap to :-)Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted December 29, 2006 Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 that them, check to see if the part no's the same as the passsat ones as they are 10 quid cheaper, it'll be the length of the hose, as the fitment will be the same.them coupled with some pads and new fluid will feel so much better Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted December 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2006 Dam part number is different :-(They are £20 cheaper to lol.Anything else you are doing ?Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
clarkie 1 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 take some spare under pants. i have heard that place can be quite scary. lol Link to post Share on other sites
thegoth 5 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I would have said that red stuff was over kill for a first trip. The bushes and coilovers will make the biggest difference.TGP.S. There was a similar thread before the September trip ;-)P.P.S. #9 New clutches! Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 yeah good point mr goth , im also doing my clutch as it slips in 5th.. nigel have you still got the full fat vcd version of the ring trip, if so can i have a copy? Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted December 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Well I was going for the Red stuff as I have experianced slight fade with my current green stuff when braking hard.... Also when I was getting them I was told that Red stuff was best as the VR is front end heavy....?I will see how much is left on the pads and see if it's worth changing them atall...Hopefully it will also have a new clutch as although this one does not seem to slip so much after the pod it does still smell so it's got to be slipping a little...Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
Seademon 0 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 I dont find the ring too bad on brakes - my last 2 trips were with standard discs and green stuff pads and they didnt fade once, its not a hard braking kind place really not compared to a normal trackday anyway but I kinda know the bends so dont tend to use the brakes as much :0) Link to post Share on other sites
ingham 5 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 i used normal pads and were fine for one lap.get new fluid for sure..i am going in early april as well as at the end of month...braided lines are not needed imo Link to post Share on other sites
GVK 1 Posted December 30, 2006 Report Share Posted December 30, 2006 Most important thing you can take to the 'ring on your first visit is a boot full of respect for the place and concentrate on learning the track instead of worrying about brake pads.Oh, and make sure you have breakdown cover!It is an awesome place, you'll love it!A few uk reg mk3 VRs turned up at the hotel we stayed (the one near the castle) in May, anyone off here?We were in blue R32 and white mk1 Golf. Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Agreed,Your first trip there you shouldn't be hammering your car round, you'll only crash it. Link to post Share on other sites
Seademon 0 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 Agreed' date='Your first trip there you shouldn't be hammering your car round, you'll only crash it.[/quote']And if you do crash, its not only your car you'll be paying out for - they charge you to recover your car from the ring, u have to pay for any broken/damaged barrier they even charge you for grass! An off will cost you around a grand (if you do it properly ha ha) Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted December 31, 2006 Report Share Posted December 31, 2006 last time i was there i guy let his mate take out his saff cossie and he mate sent it spinning down the barrier,cost him nearly 2k in barrier olone! Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 TBH, you dont need any of this shit.Your doing a few laps round a race track, your not turning your car into an all out race weapon. Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 no i agree, but imho, as i do track days, i like to no , ican can stop when i want, and the car handles how i like. but as has been said before, treating the ring with repect, is what will get you around with no problems. Link to post Share on other sites
Seademon 0 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Its not a race track its a toll road :-p If your lucky there'll be coaches of old people going round when you are (h) Watch out for the wild deer too - they make a mess of your car Link to post Share on other sites
mk3anni 0 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 The coaches where cool last time!!!!Nothing has body roll like a coach!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Coaches ?Really ?lol, sounds fun !I decided against tha Brake hoses as I don't think they will be needed, green stuff pads will stay to unless they need changing anyway....Coilies and Bushes were in the planning anyway and I have the parts...Just waiting to get them fitted.Only thing I will do that I would not have normally done I think is new brake fluid :-)Also not going to drive it like a cock. It's just for the experiance more than anything. Will probably follow an old lady around for a few laps and enjoy the scenery with a cheese sandwich in hand and a bag of crips and a can of coke nestling by my nuts..... ;-)Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 its an amazing track mate,as long as you drive with your head you will be fine,just take it from experience do not try to chase any of the regulars there,i had my ass handed to me lap after lap by an old 1.7 alfa,with std sus and wheels,when i had my 170 bhp williams that was doin a 13.8 q mile! they say at the ring knowledge is worth 150 bhp Link to post Share on other sites
goonersteve 0 Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 Will probably follow an old lady around for a few laps and enjoy the scenery with a cheese sandwich in hand and a bag of crips and a can of coke nestling by my nuts..... ;-)LOL!! :-d Link to post Share on other sites
LadVR 0 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 they say at the ring knowledge is worth 150 bhpThats bang on mate. i managed to overtake various expensive machinery which then got my ar5e kicked by a local in an 8v mk2, just couldn't keep up. The main thing to watch is some of the off-camber bends cos they'll upset the car real quick. I drove through Adeneux (not sure of spelling!) there is a VW garage should you need anything, worth brushing up on your german though:krackensplitzhenfukt... Link to post Share on other sites
Russ_vr6 12 Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 lol innit so....cant wait to get bk same situation mate the alfa was leavin me easy while i was passing motorbikes lol Link to post Share on other sites
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