Snetterton

michael j · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Karma :

In a couple of hours, Yoko, Davo, Joe and me are heading up to Snetterton for a trackday tomorrow. The first time nerves are starting to kick in. I'm sure I've got everything I need (well, not that sure really Confused

) I can't bloody wait! Very Happy

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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I've got the old butterflies as well Laughing

Need to pop down to B&Q to get some bits and bobs to finish the bike off.

Bugger, how do I get there with no bike? Laughing

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michael j · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Karma :

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White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

make sure that you get some forks for the chinese so you don't have to use spanners like we did last time! Very Happy

oh and don't bin it on the end of revitt straight! Laughing

WN
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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

Butterflies are quite natural, when I did my first track day I was trembling whlist sitting in the pit lane to go out on the sighting lap.

After a couple of sessions you'll kick yourself for not having done it sooner.

Just have to pray for nice weather now.

Groove · World Chat Champion Joined: 10 Feb 2005 Karma :

Might go on one for me 18th Thinking

Sisters i think are willing to pay for a rented bike too Shocked

Dont wanna go on my own though... Wink

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I presume you have checked that it's ok to sleep there?

I'd be tempted to still take a tent if you're not. Shouldn't be nearly as bad this time of year, but I found out that even in a tent, the Snet pit garages aren't massively windproof - discovered in the middle of february.

Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

Have fun, that's the most important thing. Ignore what everyone else is doing on track (to a degree) and concentrate on enjoying things. You won't be the fastest, and you won't break lap records so don't even try - it'll end in tears! Just relax and have fun. And post some pictures tomorrow!

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

so then guys how was it?
good i hope and no binning
WN
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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Karma :

Yeah, went really well, happy to report the curse didn't raise it's head for the BCF lot, although there were plenty of crashes (mainly from the advanced lot).

I'm sure the others guys will report in tomorrow on their experience.

kath600 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 14 Dec 2004 Karma :

what a great day, davo, cheers for introducing yourself, sorry didn't get chance to talk to you and the other guys more.

kickstart got some great pics of us all i reckon.

i pootled round in the novice group Embarassed

but i had a great time and certainly made use of the instructors and got my cornering a little more sorted.

had to watch the speed on the home as at one point i was doing well well over 100mph and didn't even realise Shocked

this was me yesterday on a mates track bike kindly lent to me Cool

https://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a351/kath_/me06.jpg
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..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Top day - absolutely brilliant Mr. Green

Massive thanks to Davo for all his help and to both Davo and Mike for driving Thumbs Up

This was me

https://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/baldgit/KJW_4047.jpg

White Noise · Mr Dudwee Joined: 17 Dec 2004 Karma :

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Nah those bits of gaffa tape were holding on the foam pad that was my seat Laughing

Wave2k · G's Stalker Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

your fairing is hanging off joe Razz

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quacker_boy · Cuddle Bitch Joined: 06 Sep 2005 Karma :

B******S!

I hate the lot of you, looking forward to tons of pics, glad to hear no one binned it Very Happy

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

Keith, how are you getting on with the 1D?

I noticed some sensor dirt on some of the smaller aperture pics. I'm having the same problem with my 30D. Evil or Very Mad

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

To be honest, not too well. Way too many are coming out not sharp enough. One problem is that being a 1.3 crop factor rather than a 1.6 you need to use a longer lense, which (especially with the extra weight) makes camera shake more of a problem.

The head on shots were taken with the 20D, and there is dirt on the censor on that which I need to clean. Have to check the 1D.

All the best

Keith
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Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

Think I would have sent the 1D back by now to have it tested.

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

It can certainly take sharp pictures. Just it is a pig for panned shots. Check the centre of this shot.

All the best

Keith
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