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    Posted: 03-February-2004 at 00:11

The Irish Region Better Driving (Track) Day 2004 will be held in Mondello Park on April 24th next .
It will be held in conjunction with the BMW Bike Club. Places are on a first come first served basis.  Applications can be downloaded from www.bmwcarclubgb.co.uk/regions/irlnd/TrackDayApplication.pdf.

Any questions can be directed towards myself or Brendan Purcell (b318isp).
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Points: 128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 08:03
I look forward to that,,any I can do to help
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Points: 2057 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 09:38
BTW, anyone any suggestions regarding instructors?
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Points: 3450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 11:45
Cant wait!!
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 12:05
Eamo - will you be standing against pit wall all day or will the Evo II definitley be joining us?
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Points: 3450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 12:41
90% sure I'll have the evo. However I spun it not so long ago and as a result have to replace the passenger wing,door and s/skirt.

The damage is not bad but I just want it back 100% hence replacing the panels
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 13:09

ooh - hope nobody was hurt - maybe this is why the other half wants rid of the car!

too much fun with the oversteer?
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Points: 128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 14:42
Brendan

We should see if Gerry O'Connor is available as instructor.
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Points: 3625 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 15:11
I'd certainly benefit from some instruction...........
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Points: 3450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 15:46
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didnt even get a chance to apply opposite lock - icy road Im afraid.
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Points: 2057 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 16:57
IanH, Ger is not available.

Eamo, it may be better to get your panels repaired as new wings and doors never seem perfect. Futhermore, a door rebuild never seems to get the seals in the right positions!
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Points: 3450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 17:26

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**** it anyway - I wish I had known sooner. Its already a work in progress - parts weree a grand!

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Points: 883 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 19:59
Original parts and a good bodyshop should give perfect results. Pattern parts are another matter.
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Points: 883 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 20:00
Killian, Brendan,

Do crash helmets have to comply with any specific safety standard?
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Points: 15508 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 03-February-2004 at 20:19

I think for our purpose a standard road-use motorcycle helmet is fine. I know that for car racing a nomex* lining in the helmet is recommended in case the driver goes unconcious in a burning car. Something like this however is unlikely in BMWCCGB track day as the fuel tank in not inside the car.

If you are thinking of getting yourself one then don't buy 2nd hand as it is a very false economy - you don't know if it has ever been stressed. If a helmet ever got a bad knock (e.g. in an accident) then it should be thrown out.
I have seen (from my motor-racing marshalling experience) some really ****** up helmets after heavy impacts.

In terms of keeping Mondello happy for a track day - there is no strict regulation there and I don't believe they will check it for safety flaws.

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Points: 883 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 04-February-2004 at 18:33
Will probably look for a reasonably price new helmet.
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Points: 2057 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-February-2004 at 10:03
Look forward to seeing you there Kevin!

Everyone, let's get the word out and the bookings in!
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Points: 883 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-February-2004 at 13:12
Look forward to being there, will be posting my application this week. I think I'll need to pay attention during the instructions wrt overtaking, since my driving is usually at a more leisurely pace than others
Don't want to be holding up you other guys.
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Points: 2057 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05-February-2004 at 13:27
The rule is that overtaking is done on the left by consensus - the person being overtaken indicates, moves right and back off the gas for a while to let the other car through.

I wouldn't worry too much about holding people up. We hope to have the groups fairly equally paced (again). The course is fairly easy to learn too - so you will gain confidence in the corners. Grab one of the instructors early who will show you the ropes.

Those who are lapping other constantly may be moved up a group (as it's frustrating for both the overtaken and the overtaker).
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Points: 242 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06-February-2004 at 13:53
Looking forward to my first event with the club - spectator unfortunately, as I don't think my 86 325 would appreciate a couple of trips around the circuit.

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