Track Day
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Topic: Track Day
Posted By: Beemer Fan
Subject: Track Day
Date Posted: 30-July-2007 at 10:38
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Anyone know of any up and coming track days? ------------- E46 M3 X5 Evo 9 HD Dyna Glide |
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Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 30-July-2007 at 10:49
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Ger O'Connor is working on a BMW Club strack day for October at the moment. Details should be available shortly. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Beemer Fan
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 10:14
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Great Stuff! think the porsche one is on the 24th sep, maybe we can split the day again... ------------- E46 M3 X5 Evo 9 HD Dyna Glide |
Posted By: irelandoffline
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 10:32
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I'd be up for that alright. ------------- E39 Black, DSG off. http://www.elara.ie - elara.ie - http://www.boards.ie - boards.ie |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 15:46
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I've been looking forward to a track day all year. I bought my M3 last year hoping for a big day out. Because of traffic congestion and cops, its difficult to get any kind of run on our roads unless you go out at 5 or 6 in the morning. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 16:45
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Would there be any interest in a track day at the Angelsey track in Wales?
The track looks great and it's only 15 minutes from the Hollyhead. TJ gave it the thumbs up. The ferry shouldn't be too expensive if we go in Sept/Oct. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: beemerchris
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 17:51
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Wales might be an option but there are some things to consider. First and foremost is what you do if your car gets wrecked from an off. Next is you have to bring spare tyres and brake pads to make sure your car is drivable afterwards mechanic on stand by for the not spannering participants insurance etc Ferry return will still be around 120€ plus the track fees. I cannot believe that the bmw carclub isn't able to get a track day organised in Mondello. Would be difficult to get numbers to participate as well. ------------- Chris 3rock-Car-Electronics-Services Cars.: e34 540t 6sp e24 635csi |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 18:11
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Mondello are just too busy with racing hence no BMW BDD although I'd still
love to do one there if possible. A few of us could go over and do a normal open day in Wales. You don't need anything for Wales that you wouldn't need for Mondello. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: gjoconnor92
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 19:28
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I am discussions with Mondello at the moment. I will keep everyone up to date as things become more definite. Current indications are a Saturday or Sunday on the National track probably November. Let me know what you think
------------- Gerard O'Connor 
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Fvee1/FVee.htm - Sheane Formula Vee mailto:bmw2002_92@yahoo.ie - My e-mail |
Dergside wrote:Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 20:10
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Go for it Ger. It gets dark early in November so see if they'll do a cheap full
day til 3:30 or 4pm instead of 6pm. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: beemerchris
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 21:01
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Same as flyingalex68 go fo it ------------- Chris 3rock-Car-Electronics-Services Cars.: e34 540t 6sp e24 635csi |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 21:34
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Errrh.... I know Ger has updated since then but in the second post on this thread I did say that the club were working on organizing a Mondello event! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 21:49
What do you think me an Kin Mak should do going to the ring tomorrow then :) Seriously after TJ's report would definitely be up for an Anglesea trackday, staying in some nice B&B with a decent pub and doing some of the Evo favourite roads. Mick |
Posted By: beemerchris
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 22:17
Make sure the AA platinum membership is payed On a serious note best of luck and enjoy the drive ------------- Chris 3rock-Car-Electronics-Services Cars.: e34 540t 6sp e24 635csi |
Think they deliver cars back home.Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 22:25
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Lucky b****rds. The 'Ring is it? Is that the new thing now? Man I wish I was
going with you. One day. Hopefully. Enjoy yourselves and be safe. Is it the driver training or just open days? RE Wales. Since I read TJ's report I wanted to do it myself. Sounded really great. I was in Wales last week after collecting a car I bought in England. ('00 Ford Fiesta Zetec S). I missed the ferry so decided to drive around for a while. Didn't go too far but drove to the track to have a look. Couldn't see it as it's over a hill and the gate was closed. One thing that struck me was the quality of the roads. Unbelievably good. Not a pot hole or patch in sight. It would be a really good trip and I doubt it would be expensive. ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 22:57
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Alex Its the driver training again..........and I absolutely can't wait for it. I think I will enjoy it even more this year, knowing what to expect. But while we were at it, we decided to make a big trip of it. Boat tomorrow and staying in Milton Keynes on Thursday night. I am dropping my car into Thorney Motorsport on Friday morning to have KW V3's installed plus a full Geo, and while this is being done, we thought it would be rude if we didn't take in a Driftacademy day at Silverstone Friday night in London then travelling to Ring on Saturday. Lots of time for me to test out the mpg on my car. Mick |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 01-August-2007 at 23:21
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Pray it doesn't rain! ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: flyingalexf68
Date Posted: 02-August-2007 at 16:56
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Mick, if you if you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living? And do
you take on apprentices? Sounds like a great trip. Will they be able to set up the suspension for the 'Ring? Maybe talk to others with a good set up done already. Enjoy the trip. I look forward to photos and some video.  ------------- 1995 e36 3.0 M3 Coupe, Daytona Violet, AP Racing BBK, CCFL Angel Eyes, M3 Spoiler, M-Tec 3 Steering Wheel. 2000 530d Steptronic, Poverty Spec, 18" Alloys. |
Posted By: fozzymandeus
Date Posted: 02-August-2007 at 17:21
The roads in North Wales are terrible and you'll get a ticket from Brunstrom. Oh yes. Don't visit and fill my little roads up!!  Seriously, if there's a track event at Anglesey that would be brilliant because it's really near me!! (and nothing ever happens in these 'ere parts, I feel like a loony hermit!!) ------------- Beating around the bush. |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 05-August-2007 at 18:48
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I loved my trip to Wales, and will be back next year with a bit of luck for a similar trip. No more BMW days for me for a while yet Mick, your trip sounds fantastic. Let us know how you get on with the driftday too ~ Hopefully you'll get better weather than the one I did last Nov! Pouring rain in an open Caterham with no mudgaurds... everytime I drifted around a right-hand bend I got a soaked down my right side! ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254"> 
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
, but I should be at the October VIP day so hope to see some of you there. 
Posted By: Kin Mak
Date Posted: 05-August-2007 at 21:59
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Whatever Mick posts next, he is lying.... ------------- http://www.kinmak.com - KinMak.com - http://www.elara.ie - Elara Online |
Posted By: ///M3Mick
Date Posted: 05-August-2007 at 22:00
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Hey lads, just checking in from the Ring. We got here in one piece but like our last trip, one of us had to break down (although this time it was just Kin with a flat battery) & I ran out of petrol. Also, if anyone wants a recommendation for locknuts, all I can say is, DO NOT GET MCGARD. Kin broke one of mine after we had just fitted a set of performance friction pads for my stoptechs, so now I have to drive back for 1200 miles on full race pads and get the F**KING thing drilled out of my hub. The worst thing is they squal like Tom Araya at the start of Angel of Death (slayer fans know what I mean) Drift day was great, pics & vids to follow. Looking forward to tomorrow morning 7.30 start at the ring. Was like meeting old friends here, a lot fo the group are from last year and there are a few new faces.
F**K kin is trying to beat me to the post B&&tard
Mick |
Posted By: Beemer Fan
Date Posted: 06-August-2007 at 15:06
How long is your trip? I'm going out to the ring on friday night back monday night with 9 others, five M3's one M5 one one opel speedster turbo and one 911. This time we're flying out and cars are going on a transporter... Will do a little report when we get back  ------------- E46 M3 X5 Evo 9 HD Dyna Glide |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 06-August-2007 at 17:44
looking forward to the report, Beemer Fan. Trailering the cars is a nice touch....  . ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: Beemer Fan
Date Posted: 07-August-2007 at 10:54
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Its workin out pretty much the same as driving over ferrys petrol etc etc and frees up 2 days, cars delivered and collected from the ring which is well handy, anyhoo i'll fill ya in next week ------------- E46 M3 X5 Evo 9 HD Dyna Glide |
Posted By: gjoconnor92
Date Posted: 16-August-2007 at 10:37
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Just in case you thought things had gone quiet about a track day It is still being worked on. There have been some delays because of the time of year (people on holidays). We hope to make an announcement later this month confirming if it is on or not. Current scenario being looked at Saturday, half day, early November, National track Why not October? Mondello busy with motorsport events Why not International Track? International track is only available week days I will update as soon as I have further information. Thanks for your patience
------------- Gerard O'Connor
1989 E30 320i for track day use 1972 2002 competition car project (delayed!!) http://homepage.eircom.net/~goconnor/Fvee1/FVee.htm - Sheane Formula Vee mailto:bmw2002_92@yahoo.ie - My e-mail |
Posted By: Ben O Brien
Date Posted: 16-August-2007 at 10:41
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Thanks Ger, effort is much appreciated! ------------- 99' 740iL 99' 728i Sport 98' E39 M5 - Avus Blue, Dec Car! 96' M3 Saloon - Estoril Blue 94' M3 3.0 Convertible 91' E34 M5 - 3.6, Macau Blue *E36 M3's Breaking* |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 16-August-2007 at 15:37
Yes, I second that. Hopefully with all Ger's hard work we'll have a track day in November. Presumably with shorter evenings we'll have to start earlier than usual, maybe 12 noon or 1 at the very latest. If we can get a Saturday or Sunday in early November all the better. ------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: T.J.
Date Posted: 16-August-2007 at 22:42
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Fair play for keeping this running, Ger. Tis getting harder & harder to get slots in Mondello. ------------- Mazda 6 MPS S1 Elise 135 Sport Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon http://www.bmwcarclubireland.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-3254">
Formerly E39 TDS, E36 M3, E36 328i, E34 525i, E34 518i |
Posted By: rmn*
Date Posted: 18-August-2007 at 00:50
| I would be interested in this, have not had my m3 on track and the new E36 is setup for it |
Posted By: davec
Date Posted: 18-August-2007 at 17:47
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Keep up the hunt for a track day ger - I'll bring a posh tractor !!! ------------- http://www.daveandbruce.com - daveandbruce.com http://www.autoremap.com - autoremap.com http://www.accarsales.com - accarsales.com 2001 E39 530d Sport Auto |