Smudge Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 I'm being taken out for the day by a supplier tomorrow. Bedford Autodrome, Palmer Sport Corporate Day . I simply can't wait. We drive the following seven cars throughout the day: Formula Palmer Audi. TOP SPEED 165mph 0-60mph 3.4sec 60-0mph 1.6sec bhp/tonne 400bhp TRANSMISSION 5 Speed Palmer Jaguar JP1. TOP SPEED 180mph 0-60mph 3.6sec 0-100mph 6.8sec bhp/tonne 370bhp TRANSMISSION 6sp Sequential Porsche 996 JP3. TOP SPEED 177mph 0-60mph 4.5sec bhp 320bhp TRANSMISSION 5 Speed Paddle Shift Jaguar XKR. TOP SPEED 185mph 0-60mph 4.5sec Engine 4.2 litre Supercharged V8 bhp 420bhp TRANSMISSION Paddle Shift 6 Speed Renault Clio Cup Racer. TOP SPEED 148mph 0-60mph 4.1sec 60-0mph 1.9sec bhp 180bhp TRANSMISSION 6sp Sequential Caterham 7 Superlight. TOP SPEED 140mph 0-60mph 3.9sec bhp/tonne 286bhp DRY WEIGHT 490Kg TRANSMISSION 6 Speed Land Rover Defender (not round the track!) APPROACH ANGLE 50 Degrees DEPARTURE ANGLE 53 Degrees WADING DEPTH 500mm DRIVE SYSTEM 4X4 with Dual Range and Locking Centre Off I'm not too sure which one to look forward to the most. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve2 Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Al, i reckon the Renault will bring grins to your face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge Posted July 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Actually, that & the Caterham are up there for laughs I think. Can't believe the Clio's specs, it must be stripped out completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 It's a top day out Al. Not been myself, but know three people that have and they enjoyed every minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3WOB Posted July 26, 2007 Report Share Posted July 26, 2007 Done it about half a dozen times, great fun. The opentop jags & clios are unbeliable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 6 times Feck, Ross - I trust that wasn't your own money! IIRC, it costs about £700 for the day per person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritey Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Any jobs going at your place Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revomike Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 been loved it !! the Jags are the best not the XK thing's the two seater's I want one .. !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I need to do this day again. Put your name below if you're willing to pay the £600odd charge and if we get enough I'll arrange it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Mook's in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Could be tempted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techieboy Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Could be tempted [/ QUOTE ] Likewise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 What would it take to tempt you? Not that I work for Mr Palmer & Co, or anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] What would it take to tempt you? Not that I work for Mr Palmer & Co, or anything [/ QUOTE ] Dancing ladies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 I'm sure that can be arranged. Feck, you'd have the shock of your life if they came out during the briefing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Two definates and two possibles. I thought they'd be more. DHA & Techieboy - what do you need before confirming or is it just dependant on dates? Mook - for this small number is there anything you can do from the inside or shall I just go through the normal procedure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Scotty its dates to be honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 Same for me as well I think FatCat will be up for this as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techieboy Posted July 28, 2007 Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] DHA & Techieboy - what do you need before confirming or is it just dependant on dates? [/ QUOTE ] Dates again, for me. Plus the forlorn hope that my missus never finds out I'm considering spending £650 on a day out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Mook - for this small number is there anything you can do from the inside or shall I just go through the normal procedure? [/ QUOTE ] I don't have any inside tracks on this, Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Same for me as well I think FatCat will be up for this as well [/ QUOTE ] Count me in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 So how many are there for this ? fatcat scotty mook DHA + a bloke from my office I'm ready and willing ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliFH Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 guys I did it on wednesday at it's fecking awesome...DO IT! Span the two seater jag at about 120 - the instructor signed my card 'terrified' the caterhams and the palmersport audi were my favourites, but to be honest I went backwards in everything! piccie attached Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 I reckon they just photoshop the right colour helmet on as that looks identicle to my pic!! I spoke to them yesterday. There's not a lot of availability and the price is worse that I thought. It's £671+VAT in August and £731+VAT in September. Does this put anyone off? There's only two dates available where they could fit us in (15th and 17th) and I can't make either. In Sept there is more choice including Saturdays if that's of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted August 4, 2007 Report Share Posted August 4, 2007 Ouch £££ Might be able to do it later in the year but August and September are out for me at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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