Saturday shake down - North East.

[K.dough11]

 

[RSRowe]

ATS are the coolest wheel ever. Fact

 

[K.dough11]

I have to agree @RSRowe

(I really like cup racers too though)

 

[Addison]

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Where abouts is this? Looks like there would be some nice roads around. I don't have a clue of any nice driving roads up this way!

 

[K.dough11]

Where abouts is this? Looks like there would be some nice roads around. I don't have a clue of any nice driving roads up this way!

Its a decent spot, first time I’ve been there myself as I just went out exploring. Where are you based?

Anyway... I turned off the A69 at Corbridge. Joined the A68, drove up to about Otterburn then came back down the A696 which was equally as nice.

I’m actually looking forward to trying Knockhill as wouldn’t mind the drive getting there at all

 

[Addison]

Need to have a journey over there and see what's about, I've never been too far in, it's normally either up or down haha.

I'm in Sunderland, there's really not much round here at all. Roads are naff!

I did look into Knockhill the other day, it'll definitely be a nice drive there up through Northumberland. Some lovely roads there but it's a journey to get up that way just for a little drive.

 

[K.dough11]

Yea, I hear what you’re saying. Bit closer for me but was a nice way to spend a quiet Saturday.

I also went to Hartside pass recently. A bit further again but plenty of good roads and views. You could make both worth while for sure.

There’s a hot hatch day at Knockhill on 09/05 for £80 which seems good value!? Annoyingly, I just booked an evening at donnington on the 10th before I saw it. Could do both though

 

[Addison]

True, if you can make a proper day out of it then it's worth the little extra in travel.

Again, another place I keep saying I want to go is across to the lakes but I've never done it. Soon as the weather starts to look more promising I'll be getting across there. Hartside looks spot on, the scenery across that way is gorgeous.

That's really good value! Where did you find that? I can't see it on their site haha. It'd be extremely tempting to do that given the price.

 

[lewishunter98]

Car looks mega!

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[K.dough11]

Hot Hatch | Trackdays at Knockhill Racing Circuit

Knockhill host scottish motorsport events, come and join us at the Fife racing circuit for some action packed motoring events. Bike racing and car racing at Knockhill, Scotland.

www.knockhill.com

Hopefully that link works? Let me know if you do. I’ll likely book it as want to try new tracks anyway.

 

[Addison]

It does, cheers! God knows how I couldn't find it.

Yet to do a track day and been looking for the last month where to book so may hop in on that one. Good track for a noobie too.

 

[K.dough11]

Car looks mega!

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Thanks mate. Took blood, sweat, tears and about 2 years... worth the wait in the end though. Haha

 

[lewishunter98]

Thanks mate. Took blood, sweat, tears and about 2 years... worth the wait in the end though. Haha

Yeah looks well worth it. Little jealous of the ATS tbh. I very nearly pulled the trigger on some last year but didn't

What's the rough spec?

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[K.dough11]

Pull that trigger!!

Traaack spec for sure. Lol. I’d say I’ve done more than most, but by no means gone the furthest. Anything else you’re thinking about doing apart from ATS?

 

[lewishunter98]

No mate I haven't got anything in mind atm.

Future plans would be a cage of sorts, shorter FD & a PMS shifter. & Possibly some uprated/more track oriented coilovers but for now it'll do [emoji28]

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[K.dough11]

Interested to know more about changing the final drive? What can you tell me @lewishunter98?

 

[PITA]

Interested to know more about changing the final drive? What can you tell me @lewishunter98?

The final drive is from a Scenic box TL4 021

 

[K.dough11]

The final drive is from a Scenic box TL4 021

Sorry, more with regard to the benefits/compromises on track.

I’ve seen it discussed but still none the wiser from what I’ve read tbh.

 

[RSRowe]

Just makes all the gears a lot shorter, and reduces the top speed.
Should help acceleration a lot as the engine has an easier job turning the shorter ratio.
There aren’t really any downsides if used on track, other than you’ll be a lot busier changing gear.

 

[K.dough11]

Just makes all the gears a lot shorter, and reduces the top speed.
Should help acceleration a lot as the engine has an easier job turning the shorter ratio.
There aren’t really any downsides if used on track, other than you’ll be a lot busier changing gear.

Nice one, makes complete sense. Is this tried and tested with clios that you know of them?