Triumph only track day Castle Combe Weds 4th April.

Local area meets, local & national events.
Message
Author
User avatar
shaunroche
TDC Motorsport Registrar
Posts: 1037
Joined: Sun Apr 06, 2014 10:49 pm
Location: Northwich

Re: Triumph only track day Castle Combe Weds 4th April.

#16 Post by shaunroche »

Hi Steve, I've got a set of Nankang NS-2R's on my Sprint and they are unbelievably good in the wet. So much so, instead of investing in a set of wets I'm going to stick with these.
I think they're quite inexpensive too!

As you can see, it was also 'a bit moist' at Croft on Friday too...


Image
Come and see some pretty shoddy, slow driving of a really well prepared competition Sprint here!

http://www.youtube.com/@theunknownworrier
Carledo
TDC Shropshire Area Organiser
Posts: 7190
Joined: Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:12 pm
Location: Highley, Shropshire

Re: Triumph only track day Castle Combe Weds 4th April.

#17 Post by Carledo »

shaunroche wrote: Fri Apr 06, 2018 12:04 am Hi Steve, I've got a set of Nankang NS-2R's on my Sprint and they are unbelievably good in the wet. So much so, instead of investing in a set of wets I'm going to stick with these.
I think they're quite inexpensive too!

As you can see, it was also 'a bit moist' at Croft on Friday too...


Image
Yes, those conditions look familiar!

Are you still running 13" rims or have you gone up? I'm looking at 195/50/15. Not sure the Nankangs would help ME, the 2 door car's weigh distribution and overall weight is so different to a Sprint's. But that's one i've not tried yet so may give it a go, thanks for the tip! I can get the T1Rs for £50 a corner, which I thought was pretty good!

Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
User avatar
80Sprint
TDC Member
Posts: 1173
Joined: Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:23 pm
Location: East Staffordshire

Re: Triumph only track day Castle Combe Weds 4th April.

#18 Post by 80Sprint »

Great day at Combe as I was disappointed with the weather but it didn't spoil the enjoyment as much as I thought it might.

I went to take some pictures but it was such a mud bath I only got a few.. Really sad to see Robs car in such a state after a visit to the tire wall but I hope he has it back up and running soon. I had the privilege of a run in this car the year before and it really is a quick car.

Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
Mike

1980 Vermillion Sprint - 174bhp
Carledo
TDC Shropshire Area Organiser
Posts: 7190
Joined: Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:12 pm
Location: Highley, Shropshire

Re: Triumph only track day Castle Combe Weds 4th April.

#19 Post by Carledo »

80Sprint wrote: Sat Apr 14, 2018 9:49 pm Really sad to see Robs car in such a state after a visit to the tire wall but I hope he has it back up and running soon. I had the privilege of a run in this car the year before and it really is a quick car.
Rob was at mine yesterday, cutting a rear quarter off one of my scrappers, all the rest of the damage is repaired and he hopes to be at Goodwood at the end of the month.

Steve
'73 2 door Toledo with Vauxhall Carlton 2.0 8v engine (The Carledo)
'78 Sprint Auto with Vauxhall Omega 2.2 16v engine (The Dolomega)
'72 Triumph 1500FWD in Slate Grey, Now with RWD and Carledo powertrain!

Maverick Triumph, Servicing, Repairs, Electrical, Recomissioning, MOT prep, Trackerjack brake fitting service.
Apprentice served Triumph Specialist for 50 years. PM for more info or quotes.
User avatar
80Sprint
TDC Member
Posts: 1173
Joined: Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:23 pm
Location: East Staffordshire

Re: Triumph only track day Castle Combe Weds 4th April.

#20 Post by 80Sprint »

Sounds promising Steve, let's hope so...
Mike

1980 Vermillion Sprint - 174bhp
User avatar
80Sprint
TDC Member
Posts: 1173
Joined: Sat Oct 07, 2006 8:23 pm
Location: East Staffordshire

Re: Triumph only track day Castle Combe Weds 4th April.

#21 Post by 80Sprint »

https://youtu.be/zRmS3_LMHTA
A spin round Castle Combe on the TR track day with Mrs Trackerjack taking the passenger seat. Strangely I had brake judder all day !!
Mike

1980 Vermillion Sprint - 174bhp
Post Reply