Mook Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Ben (Shark_90 on here) from Shark Performance - Volkswagen Audi Seat Skoda Mercedes BMW Porsche Tuning will be there with a stand and his new Octavia track toy. I'll be there with the Golf, all branded up Shark stylee. Call by the Shark stand if you want to talk all things remapping with Ben, or a lap or two out in his track toy, or a pax lap or two in the Golf track toy of joy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Yep we'll be there, looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve2 Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I was hoping to be there again but i need to go into work tommorow now, Have fun guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 [ATTACH=CONFIG]41401[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]41400[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]41399[/ATTACH] And where are the TSN stickers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I would stick some on mine but I'll only get told it's the wrong font :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 shame we can't make it, sorry guys .... hopefully next time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 They wouldn't let you in with that rusty old M5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuits Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 They wouldn't let you in with that rusty old M5 We could have taken my car instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 This has Not gone to plan. Shark's track toy developed running problems. Finally fixed after he figured out the anti lag was fubard. Bit of rewiring and it's now fine. Sadly finished it at 4.15 with only 30 mins of track time left Oh, and Golfs don't like armco. I'm fine. Car's not. Will need wing, inner wing, bonnet, bumper, front strut mount and some bits of plastic Pics when I get the chance for those of you who like to gloat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 This has Not gone to plan. Shark's track toy developed running problems. Finally fixed after he figured out the anti lag was fubard. Bit of rewiring and it's now fine. Sadly finished it at 4.15 with only 30 mins of track time left Oh, and Golfs don't like armco. I'm fine. Car's not. Will need wing, inner wing, bonnet, bumper, front strut mount and some bits of plastic Pics when I get the chance for those of you who like to gloat Well, that's why you run a separate track car, think how much worse it would have been if it was your daily as well! Anyway, think how much lighter it'll be when you replace the wings with carbon ones as well, and does it really need a front bumper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Cheers for that Tipex. Hadn't thought of that :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Cheers for that Tipex. Hadn't thought of that :D Every cloud and all that! Oh, by the way, did that 997.2 driver wave as he went past the flaming wreckage?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 I'll echo Mook's comments.... it really didn't go to plan! The A8 did 3 sessions unharmed, while mine was running cr@p all day until 4:15 when we finally got it fixed, and it was sweet as a nut for one whole session!! The TT that was with us popped a boost hose off twice, as did mine earlier in the day (nice to be towed off the track, I'm sure there's more pictures of that than it actually kicking ass!) and well, Mook's told you his story. Not a great day had by the Shark Performance team, but hey, there's always next year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 9, 2010 Report Share Posted October 9, 2010 Oh, and Golfs don't like armco. I'm fine. Car's not. Will need wing, inner wing, bonnet, bumper, front strut mount and some bits of plastic Oh bollox Glad your ok. Sounds like the Golf isn't too bad. There's been a lot worse happen there. Hope it all goes back together ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Send me the graphics and I'll get them put on :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rottenbend Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Where did you come off Mook? I've had a few "incidents" at Combe including smashing up my brother-in-law's Formula Ford at Quarry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Send me the graphics and I'll get them put on :D Once the revised logo is sorted we will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Where did you come off Mook? I've had a few "incidents" at Combe including smashing up my brother-in-law's Formula Ford at Quarry. On the straight about 50m before the Esses (chicane after Quarry). Braking hard and the back end locked up. I've crawled all over the car today and the brake bias valve has failed, causing the rears to lock up. Marshalls commented that no-one comes off there. I was glad of that and now I know what the problem was. I need to look at the data analysis tomorrow and see exactly where the problem started. Shame as I had six solid laps chasing down a bright green tweaked TT RS. No idea what they are as standard, let alone modified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 So what happened dude? You're heading for the chicane and the rears locked. Did you then go straight on into the tyres or was it trail braking and you spun out through the hairpin? What did you hit ? Sounds really unfortunate for the bias valve to fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted October 10, 2010 Report Share Posted October 10, 2010 Shame as I had six solid laps chasing down a bright green tweaked TT RS. No idea what they are as standard, let alone modified. I was watching that battle with much interest!! I got a fair few pics at Quarry too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) So what happened dude? You're heading for the chicane and the rears locked. Did you then go straight on into the tyres or was it trail braking and you spun out through the hairpin? What did you hit ?Sounds really unfortunate for the bias valve to fail There's a straight after Quarry - going in a dead straight line (although the track has two small rises in it). Braking very hard before the Esses because the TTRS decided to not pass a white Audi Coupe, so I had to scrape off a lot more speed than I was expecting to have to. Back end locked in a straight line, but when you're doing whatever mph I was (not looked at the data yet) and the arse end locks up, it leaves some interesting number 11s down the track. Hit the armco on the front right corner. But hey - I know there's a high risk to what is effectively is a very dangerous hobby - that's a big part of why I do it. As my toys have got faster (and Jeez, the Golf was quick on Saturday, even though I was only running the wet weather map, so only 251bhp) the whole safety thing has come into it, hence the full cage, harnesses etc. Shame the new HANS lid I want isn't out til December, or I wouldn't have such a sore neck and shoulders. It'll be back, just not as soon as I'd hoped - good winter project for me Might up the power a bit as well Edited October 11, 2010 by Mook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drinks Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Sorry to hear about the Golf but at least your okay. Sounds like you've just given yourself another fun Winter build project so at least that will keep you out of trouble. Might up the power a bit as well How did I know that was coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan32 Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Saw the damage on another forum Mook. Shame but at least you're [sort of] ok. TTRS is 340bhp standard and the Viper Green one you were chasing has remap and exhaust so think its making 400 ish. Impressive you were keeping that car honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted October 11, 2010 Report Share Posted October 11, 2010 Might up the power of the brake servo a bit as well Bad luck Mook, looks fairly light in the circumstances. I know someone who barrel rolled a two day old Impreza at Castle Combe, so you have a way to go yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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