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MINI.CLUBS · Jan 4th, 2004, 11:29 PM

January 26th Track Day by Moto Concepts.

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Moto Concepts Australia provides sensibly run track days and corporate events for both motorcycles and cars...... read more here!

..... cost is $200 per driver and all you need is helmut, neck to ankle clothing, (no synthetics) and covered shoes. No special preps for the MC/MCS. Post a reply or contact Vic (details below) ASAP as he will be endeavouring to get a group discount (less than $200 each hopefully).

If you would like to attend contact Vic Widman via email: vwidma1@bigpond.net.au

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ATTENDEES as at Jan 7

	Name		Vehicle	
 1.	cityclinic		JCW/MCS
 2.	Mini2V		JCW/MCS
 3.	Trelo		H/MCS
 4.	2bob		MCS/IB/W
 5. 	erichui		MCS/EB/W

Mini2v · Jan 5th, 2004, 03:31 AM

Moto Concepts Australia provides sensibly run track days and corporate events for both motorcycles and cars.

If you would like to attend contact Vic Widman via email vwidma1@bigpond.net.au

Thanks for the listing Brad, cost is $200 per driver and all you need is helmut, neck to ankle clothing, (no synthetics) and covered shoes. no special preps for the MC/MCS. Contact me asap as I will be endeavouring to get a group discount (less than $200 each hopefully).

Vic

2bob · Jan 5th, 2004, 11:33 AM

MINI.CLUBS · Jan 5th, 2004, 11:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob

2bob

Is that a 'ya' or are you just lost for words??

2bob · Jan 6th, 2004, 07:41 AM

its a ya, i am new to computers (one finger typing ) sometimes wrong buttons pressed !

Mini2v · Jan 6th, 2004, 11:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob

its a ya, i am new to computers (one finger typing ) sometimes wrong buttons pressed !

Don't worry Bob, some of us are new to Track Days and will be looking to you old hands for some guidance, (old meant to be in the kindest of ways)

Vic

cityclinic · Jan 6th, 2004, 10:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob

its a ya, i am new to computers (one finger typing ) sometimes wrong buttons pressed !

No problem Bob, got you listed.

Looking forward to getting some tips on tracking the MINI.

Regards

Brad

TRELO · Jan 7th, 2004, 08:04 PM

Brad, whats with the Double L ( Trello) in my name , are you seeing double when im in front of you looking at my plates?

Or cant you remember sending those flying stones when you could see me in your rear-view mirror ?

cityclinic · Jan 7th, 2004, 10:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO

Brad, whats with the Double L ( Trello) in my name , are you seeing double when im in front of you looking at my plates?

Or cant you remember sending those flying stones when you could see me in your rear-view mirror ?

Fixed the double L .... don't remember seeing you in front of me ... must of been a fleeting moment

because I do remember seeing you in the rear-view mirror

TRELO · Jan 7th, 2004, 11:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

Fixed the double L .... don't remember seeing you in front of me ... must of been a fleeting moment

because I do remember seeing you in the rear-view mirror

Getting abit cheeky are we now? You might get sick of seeing my rear end at the track as I know where im going there ( round & round , and cant get lost).

By the way , have you had any track experience?

cityclinic · Jan 8th, 2004, 12:02 AM

TRELO: Getting abit cheeky are we now? You might get sick of seeing my rear end at the track as I know where im going there ( round & round , and cant get lost).

I might need to follow you around for a few laps to find the best lines for the MINI ... but then it should get interesting.

TRELO: By the way , have you had any track experience?

It depends how long you want to go back when you say "any track experience" .... there was a period that I vaguely remember having my butt glued into Clubmans, Super Karts and Formula Fords ... And I did run around in a very quick 'Ludwig Fineur' built 3 Series BM in the 80's .... loved Winton

TRELO · Jan 8th, 2004, 07:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

very quick 'Ludwig Fineur' built 3 Series BM in the 80's .... loved Winton

Geeeee, your are old, thanks for letting me know GRANDPA

cityclinic · Jan 8th, 2004, 08:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO

Geeeee, your are old, thanks for letting me know GRANDPA

Yep .... and Grandpa might just whoop your A

.... Brocky is older than me and he won Bathurst 2003, so you might want to be careful if you get in front of us old blokes, there's still a bit of lead left in the right foot, we are just a little slow getting it on the brakes

I have been practicing my left foot braking to compensate ...

TRELO · Jan 8th, 2004, 11:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

Yep .... and Grandpa might just whoop your A

.... Brocky is older than me and he won Bathurst 2003, so you might want to be careful if you get in front of us old blokes, there's still a bit of lead left in the right foot, we are just a little slow getting it on the brakes

I have been practicing my left foot braking to compensate ...

Left foot braking wont help YOUR brake fade. ha ha ha ha

cityclinic · Jan 8th, 2004, 11:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO
Left foot braking wont help YOUR brake fade. ha ha ha ha

No thats true .... but my new Alta front and rear Big Brake Kit should handle that little problem ...

TRELO · Jan 9th, 2004, 12:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

No thats true .... but my new Alta front and rear Big Brake Kit should handle that little problem ...

Oh good. Have you fitted them yet ? Dont forget to change to a high temp fluid.

cityclinic · Jan 9th, 2004, 12:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO

Oh good. Have you fitted them yet ? Dont forget to change to a high temp fluid.

Unfortunately won't arrive and be fitted until after Jan 26 Track Day ... so I guess I'll just have to put up with having no brakes on occasions ... don't be in front of me when that happens .. I might be using you to slow me down

Whats the name of that fluid you are recommending?

TRELO · Jan 9th, 2004, 12:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic

Unfortunately won't arrive and be fitted until after Jan 26 Track Day ... so I guess I'll just have to put up with having no brakes on occasions ... don't be in front of me when that happens .. I might be using you to slow me down

Whats the name of that fluid you are recommending?

Now your getting me worried. Dont know what name that fluid is but ring Nick at Peak Performance ( 9683-5577) and he will help you 100%.
Oh by the way , Mini's tend to always overheat the engine oil ( 140-150 deg) at the track and constant driving at high temps can destroy your engine ( I have now got an oil cooler ) , so be carefull and we all can leave the track with a smile.

p.s Hope your wheels fit over your brakes.

cityclinic · Jan 9th, 2004, 12:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO

Now your getting me worried. Dont know what name that fluid is but ring Nick at Peak Performance ( 9683-5577) and he will help you 100%.
Oh by the way , Mini's tend to always overheat the engine oil ( 140-150 deg) at the track and constant driving at high temps can destroy your engine ( I have now got an oil cooler ) , so be carefull and we all can leave the track with a smile.

p.s Hope your wheels fit over your brakes.

Thanks Chris,

I'll look into the oil cooler and fluid. For the brakes I only have to fit 10mm spacers to suit the S Spoke 17's and I've also ordered an oil catch can (below) from Alta which should help with retaining power under the additional loads we'll putting the engine under at the track.

TRELO · Jan 9th, 2004, 01:28 AM

Excellent. With that 10mm spacer , check with your insurance as some of them regard spacers as illegal or simply dont tell them, if you have accident ( touch wood) remove them before assesment.

Jan 4th, 2004, 11:29 PM	#1
MINI.CLUBS Join the MINIadventure Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: National Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 101 Offline	TRACKING - EC 26/1 pics & feedback pg 15#223+. Wakefield Jan 31st pg 18#259+ January 26th Track Day by Moto Concepts. click here to enlarge Moto Concepts Australia provides sensibly run track days and corporate events for both motorcycles and cars...... read more here! ..... cost is $200 per driver and all you need is helmut, neck to ankle clothing, (no synthetics) and covered shoes. No special preps for the MC/MCS. Post a reply or contact Vic (details below) ASAP as he will be endeavouring to get a group discount (less than $200 each hopefully). If you would like to attend contact Vic Widman via email: vwidma1@bigpond.net.au Code: ATTENDEES as at Jan 7 Name Vehicle 1. cityclinic JCW/MCS 2. Mini2V JCW/MCS 3. Trelo H/MCS 4. 2bob MCS/IB/W 5. erichui MCS/EB/W Last edited by MINI.CLUBS : Jan 27th, 2004 at 09:19 PM.

Jan 8th, 2004, 12:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	TRELO: Getting abit cheeky are we now? You might get sick of seeing my rear end at the track as I know where im going there ( round & round , and cant get lost). I might need to follow you around for a few laps to find the best lines for the MINI ... but then it should get interesting. TRELO: By the way , have you had any track experience? It depends how long you want to go back when you say "any track experience" .... there was a period that I vaguely remember having my butt glued into Clubmans, Super Karts and Formula Fords ... And I did run around in a very quick 'Ludwig Fineur' built 3 Series BM in the 80's .... loved Winton Last edited by cityclinic : Jan 8th, 2004 at 01:27 AM.

Jan 8th, 2004, 11:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO Left foot braking wont help YOUR brake fade. ha ha ha ha No thats true .... but my new Alta front and rear Big Brake Kit should handle that little problem ...

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Jan 5th, 2004, 03:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Moto Concepts Australia provides sensibly run track days and corporate events for both motorcycles and cars. If you would like to attend contact Vic Widman via email vwidma1@bigpond.net.au Thanks for the listing Brad, cost is $200 per driver and all you need is helmut, neck to ankle clothing, (no synthetics) and covered shoes. no special preps for the MC/MCS. Contact me asap as I will be endeavouring to get a group discount (less than $200 each hopefully). Vic

Jan 5th, 2004, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
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Jan 5th, 2004, 11:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
MINI.CLUBS Join the MINIadventure Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: National Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 101 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob 2bob Is that a 'ya' or are you just lost for words??

Jan 6th, 2004, 07:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
2bob MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: bilgola plateau nsw Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 1,013 Offline	its a ya, i am new to computers (one finger typing ) sometimes wrong buttons pressed !

Jan 6th, 2004, 11:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 07:20 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob its a ya, i am new to computers (one finger typing ) sometimes wrong buttons pressed ! Don't worry Bob, some of us are new to Track Days and will be looking to you old hands for some guidance, (old meant to be in the kindest of ways) Vic

Jan 6th, 2004, 10:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 2bob its a ya, i am new to computers (one finger typing ) sometimes wrong buttons pressed ! No problem Bob, got you listed. Looking forward to getting some tips on tracking the MINI. Regards Brad

Jan 7th, 2004, 08:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Brad, whats with the Double L ( Trello) in my name , are you seeing double when im in front of you looking at my plates? Or cant you remember sending those flying stones when you could see me in your rear-view mirror ?

Jan 7th, 2004, 10:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO Brad, whats with the Double L ( Trello) in my name , are you seeing double when im in front of you looking at my plates? Or cant you remember sending those flying stones when you could see me in your rear-view mirror ? Fixed the double L .... don't remember seeing you in front of me ... must of been a fleeting moment because I do remember seeing you in the rear-view mirror

Jan 7th, 2004, 11:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic Fixed the double L .... don't remember seeing you in front of me ... must of been a fleeting moment because I do remember seeing you in the rear-view mirror Getting abit cheeky are we now? You might get sick of seeing my rear end at the track as I know where im going there ( round & round , and cant get lost). By the way , have you had any track experience?

Jan 8th, 2004, 07:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic very quick 'Ludwig Fineur' built 3 Series BM in the 80's .... loved Winton Geeeee, your are old, thanks for letting me know GRANDPA

Jan 8th, 2004, 08:13 PM	#13 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO Geeeee, your are old, thanks for letting me know GRANDPA Yep .... and Grandpa might just whoop your A .... Brocky is older than me and he won Bathurst 2003, so you might want to be careful if you get in front of us old blokes, there's still a bit of lead left in the right foot, we are just a little slow getting it on the brakes I have been practicing my left foot braking to compensate ...

Jan 8th, 2004, 11:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic Yep .... and Grandpa might just whoop your A .... Brocky is older than me and he won Bathurst 2003, so you might want to be careful if you get in front of us old blokes, there's still a bit of lead left in the right foot, we are just a little slow getting it on the brakes I have been practicing my left foot braking to compensate ... Left foot braking wont help YOUR brake fade. ha ha ha ha

Jan 9th, 2004, 12:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic No thats true .... but my new Alta front and rear Big Brake Kit should handle that little problem ... Oh good. Have you fitted them yet ? Dont forget to change to a high temp fluid.

Jan 9th, 2004, 12:14 AM	#17 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO Oh good. Have you fitted them yet ? Dont forget to change to a high temp fluid. Unfortunately won't arrive and be fitted until after Jan 26 Track Day ... so I guess I'll just have to put up with having no brakes on occasions ... don't be in front of me when that happens .. I might be using you to slow me down Whats the name of that fluid you are recommending?

Jan 9th, 2004, 12:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cityclinic Unfortunately won't arrive and be fitted until after Jan 26 Track Day ... so I guess I'll just have to put up with having no brakes on occasions ... don't be in front of me when that happens .. I might be using you to slow me down Whats the name of that fluid you are recommending? Now your getting me worried. Dont know what name that fluid is but ring Nick at Peak Performance ( 9683-5577) and he will help you 100%. Oh by the way , Mini's tend to always overheat the engine oil ( 140-150 deg) at the track and constant driving at high temps can destroy your engine ( I have now got an oil cooler ) , so be carefull and we all can leave the track with a smile. p.s Hope your wheels fit over your brakes.

Jan 9th, 2004, 12:47 AM	#19 (permalink)
cityclinic MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,524 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by TRELO Now your getting me worried. Dont know what name that fluid is but ring Nick at Peak Performance ( 9683-5577) and he will help you 100%. Oh by the way , Mini's tend to always overheat the engine oil ( 140-150 deg) at the track and constant driving at high temps can destroy your engine ( I have now got an oil cooler ) , so be carefull and we all can leave the track with a smile. p.s Hope your wheels fit over your brakes. Thanks Chris, I'll look into the oil cooler and fluid. For the brakes I only have to fit 10mm spacers to suit the S Spoke 17's and I've also ordered an oil catch can (below) from Alta which should help with retaining power under the additional loads we'll putting the engine under at the track.

Jan 9th, 2004, 01:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
TRELO Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pulled over by Cops Local Time: 06:20 AM Posts: 1,173 Offline	Excellent. With that 10mm spacer , check with your insurance as some of them regard spacers as illegal or simply dont tell them, if you have accident ( touch wood) remove them before assesment.

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