Sentences with phrase «on trackdays»

If you consider driving the 86 / FRS / BRZ on trackdays, MotoIQ is a must read!

But if you're serious about your driving, or already spend money on trackdays or motorsport, it can be a good investment.

All of them will have been driven on trackdays and none of them will feel like they've been built by Audi, but if you can't quite stretch to a Challenge Stradale in your collection then I think the Exige would fill the «beautiful road - racer» slot beautifully...

It provides great entertainment and is doubtless a boon on trackdays.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

«As yet I haven't had the chance to use the Exige on a trackday, but I have done a couple of «activity days», organised by Car Limits at North Weald Airfield, which involve a sprint course and big corners where you can push things to the limit.

There's more agility here than seems ought to be possible, and if you were so inclined to take a Urus on a trackday you'd surely embarrass many a hot hatch or sports saloon.

It's built in the style of a Formula 1 exhaust, and while that might not mean that McLaren will subtly lengthen it to give you a tad more torque on a trackday at Cadwell Park, it is made from Inconel, a nickel - chromium - molybdenum superalloy that's almost indestructible.

But our cars have performance through lightness, and not everybody needs that much power — an Academy car only has 125bhp but there are few things quicker on a trackday.

With its eye on the trackday market and club motorsport, Lotus has introduced the Exige Cup, kitted out with uprated clutch, adjustable sports suspension, ballsier brakes, limited - slip diff, switchabl

But would it be as much fun on a trackday when you're not against the clock?

The new set - up was soon put to the test in a return visit to the GT ‑ R's second home, the Nürburgring, on a trackday run by trackdays.de.

Not exact matches

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.

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

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

«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.

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.

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.

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.

But whether you've lapped it virtually on a gaming console, for real in tourist sessions or gone one better and done a proper trackday, I can guarantee nothing you've experienced comes remotely close to racing at the Ring.

Forza 5 v Real Life Is there any need to go to a trackday or is it just as much fun to sit at home on the Xbox?

New five - spoke forged alloy wheels (Satin black on the yellow cars, High Power Silver on the black ones) are a slightly wider diameter to accommodate slick tyres, for those who don't feel the standard fit Yokohama AO48s provide enough trackday grip.

When I met him at an evo trackday during his first round of chemotherapy, what struck me was that he wasn't wasting effort on fighting negative thoughts — he'd erased them totally.

Tempted by the prospect of an affordable trackday car you can also drive on the road?

If I were predominantly using my GT3 for trackdays, I'd go PDK; but for a car mainly used on the road, I'd opt for the manual.

It's lightened a little bit, but it's more of a trackday version, for fun on circuits.

As those miles have included trackdays, group tests, performance testing and being borrowed on more than one occasion by Kenny P, you could be forgiven for thinking that our Vauxhall might be a little worse for wear.

Buying a Wiesmann gets you more than a car, it's a virtual social club with drives through the Alps, trackdays at Spa and the Nurburgring and more laid on throughout the year.

A tag on the Bluetooth switch says that the loud setting is not for use on the road, but I doubt there'd be many trackdays you'd get away with such an anti-social exhaust either.

The 2012 GT - R is one of the most capable cars on the road today and the Track Pack offers even more focus to help the frequent trackday driver reduce lap times.

In Ferrari's words it's «aimed at a select group of clients», which in the FXX's case meant a group of wealthy owners who ran a car on exclusive Ferrari trackdays and stored it with the supercar giant when not in use.

I suppose 90 per cent will use their cars on the road, with up to ten trackdays a year.

When two trackday punters find themselves sharing the same piece of tarmac they quickly place themselves on opposing white lines until the overtake is complete; with the race boys you're lucky to keep your mirrors!

It had a pretty hard life, too, taking in six trackdays, five evo group tests and three trips abroad, so a hefty chunk of its mileage was on motorways, where a finely tuned cabin temperature and the ability to rest your right foot are welcome.

On higher mileage examples (especially those that have seen many trackdays) the steering rack can wear out and need replacing.

While this undoubtedly means I'll have to be selective with my trackday venues (there is a quieter Stage 1 system), it certainly enhances the Exige's on - road character and also appears to have smoothed the assorted engine zizzes and buzzes.

Further new - ness includes an almost lickable Pagani-esque carbonfibre windscreen frame, a subtle re-working of the bodywork aft of your head — the coupe's glazed rear deck makes way for some deftly integrated rollover protection — 8 kg of additional reinforcement in the carbonfibre tub, a greater choice of wheel styles, a transmission oil cooler to prevent cooked cogs on desert trackdays, air - con as standard, a slightly plusher cockpit with more leather and an uprated Alpine stereo, heavier but less ugly headlights and, crucially, tweaks to the chassis aimed at sweetening its steering and improving directional stability.

With a 503 - horsepower version of the 4.7 - liter V8 from Aston's GT4 race car and a fully adjustable suspension, this trackday Vantage rides on 19 - inch centerlock wheels and Michelin Pilot Cup 2 tires.