Sentences with phrase «renaultsport trackday»

The Innotech Aspiron is a hardcore trackday car, powered by a range of GM V8 engines, producing from 600bhp, up to 1000bhp for the top models.

12 months of trackdays, road tests and Lamborghini - bashing in detail, with 21 hi - res images

Many of those have been brutal, too, in the hands of road testers in big group tests (including evo Car of the Year) and on trackdays in my spare time, including one at Belgium's tricky Spa circuit.

Featuring double - wishbones all - round, the E10 S's front - end also has inboard pushrod Bilstein dampers mounted to the alloy beam and kept from harms way in the event of a typical trackday - style accident.

I was at an evo trackday at the Bedford Autodrome and the car felt awful — really, really awful.

It was practical enough for 60 - year - old ladies to go shopping in, yet capable enough for even the most hardened trackday driver to enjoy.

It's interchangeable with an aeroscreen more suited to trackdays.

It's perfect for trackdays, but on the road you'll find yourself pogo - ing in your seat along bumpier tarmac; it can even be a limiting factor on particularly poor surfaces.

«A new exhaust on the PZ adds a frisson of extra bite to the scream of the Wankel above 7000rpm but it doesn't add more punch, which is what you will really crave by the end of your first trackday in the PZ.»

The brakes — so often a cause for complaint on M - cars — have power and stamina too, making this an accomplished and entertaining trackday machine.

PRIOR to our session at the Bedford Autodrome, I think it's fair to say we knew the circuit would play into the hands of the Cayman R. Mid-engined, lightest of the bunch and sporting carbon - ceramic brakes, the bare - bones Porsche is in all probability the one car here that will be bought with trackday use pretty high up the purchaser's list of priorities.

Few of you will be surprised that the Audi would be our last choice of the four for trackday fun.

The one failing on the trackday was the brakes, which didn't stand up to the repeated punishment.

We also drive Rowan Atkinson's at 200mph, delve into the F1's legendary Le Mans win and go on a Stateside trackday in one

They will definitely need upgrading before any more trackdays.

No, this was at Oulton Park on a predominantly Porsche trackday.

Meanwhile, the Porsche GT2 has got even madder and we investigate trackday noise limits Letters It seems everyone agrees with Chris Harris.

«I've done one trackday and it was great to throw the car around as the Z's grip is so good on the road that it's rare to be near its limits.

This is the new Mercedes SLS AMG for people who like trackdays or just fancy trading some GT qualities to unlock even bigger thrills.

Check for clutch judder and bite, especially on a car which has been enjoyed on trackdays.

If it's your first trackday then the chances are you won't wear them down very much, but it's still important to have some tread left at the end of the day.

The track houses multiple configurations, however the most popular one for trackdays is the South - West layout.

Motorbike helmets are allowed on trackdays but we suggest getting one that complies to motorsport standards, either open face or full - face.

It is also the main venue for Evo's trackdays this year, and with the first one of the year being such a success, we look forward to more of you coming to experience this great venue with us.

We can't say a policyholder needs to complete X number of trackdays to get cheaper trackday insurance.

Four doors and a decent - sized boot isn't normally a good trackday combination, but when it's pushing out 400bhp, it's got to be a serious contender

Where trackdays are the last bastion of the thrill - seeking UK motorist, Americans get another option: spend a day hacking around in the wilderness, free to do largely as you please.

Meanwhile, the brakes, which had seemed a touch firm and lifeless at road speeds, now have a real tireless bite and you get the feeling that the car would withstand a trackday and still get you home with pad - wear to spare.

After a few trackdays you'll start to get a feel for what changes, if any, will make it even more fun.

If you want to get serious about trackdays, you need the right car.

Public Touristenfahrten days at the Nürburgring are even less likely to be covered by either road or trackday insurance.

If this isn't possible or preferable then there are companies who offer specific trackday cover and should you claim on them it will not affect your regular no claims discount.

«If the vehicle is damaged during a trackday, the trackday organiser would arrange for the vehicle to be removed from the circuit itself.

This is what differentiates a trackday from testing and creates a safe environment where everyone can have fun.

«Yes, previous trackday experience can reduce the price of the insurance.

For the policyholder, this means the trackday vehicle is insured only for accidental damage, fire and theft losses.»

«The main difference between the two is that trackday insurance tends to exclude third - party liability.

A trackday or Nurburgring tourist day wouldn't be complete without at least one M3.

Today anyone looking for an upgrade for trackdays tends to go for a Brembo set - up.»

Adrian Flux also offers trackday insurance for cars and motorbikes that covers hill climbs, drag strips and even events organised by clubs, magazines and manufacturers.»

Despite the number of M6 buyers who indulge in regular trackdays inevitably being quite small, M division has invested some considerable time and effort in creating a set of engine and chassis revisions ostensibly for just that purpose.

At that power level a limited - slip differential is wise; either a Quaife ATB [# 690] for someone who wants to use the car daily — these were also used in the Mini Challenge, so they're still good on track — or a Tran - X unit for the ultimate in trackday performance.

To stay at a moderate pace on a trackday takes the sort of willpower that few mere mortals possess.

It's always worth leaving the spare wheel in the pit garage, but unless you are turning your car into a trackday special, leave the trim alone.

Although the Sagaris bears a strong resemblance to the T350C, it no longer shares any body panels (the concept car first shown in November 2003 did), and there are numerous other significant detail changes to give it the edge on trackdays and to make it simple to convert it into a full - on race car.

It can be a bit tricky in full - on rain on the standard Yokohamas, but on trackdays it's fantastic.»

So we spoke to Adrian Flux, a typical trackday insurer, to find out why you might need track insurance and what it covers you for.

It's said that the superior wheel control it brings improves braking to P1 levels and cornering to trackday - tyre levels, all on the latest spec «everyday» P - Zero with its all - weather performance and ride - enhancing suppleness.

As regards a helmet, if you don't have one most trackday companies will hire one to you (check and book in advance), but if you are going to do it regularly then it's wise to invest in one.

The 130i made its trackday debut at the end of March when the evoactive circus arrived at Snetterton.