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Old Nov 29th, 2002, 04:00 AM
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Igor saw this and thought it looked fun

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Old Nov 29th, 2002, 02:28 PM
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Looks fun but VERY expensive. Mind you I wouldn't let someone thrash my MINI round the track for double that!
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Old Nov 29th, 2002, 11:29 PM
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Where are they getting the mini that goes 0-60 in five seconds? JCW claims 6 secs with all the mods. Liar liar....

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Old Nov 30th, 2002, 12:33 AM
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Where are they getting the mini that goes 0-60 in five seconds? JCW claims 6 secs with all the mods. Liar liar....

Yeah, I noticed that also. Very optimistic. Or is it wishful thinking?

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Maybe they strapped a rocket to the back....ohhhh, good idea! Wire in a nice little JATO in the boot

Whatever.
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Remember JCW car et al have constraints of interiors / normal batteries treaded tyres etc etc etc .. As I have said many times before here even a midly tuned race car will be considerably faster than it's 'racer boy' road equivalent

I have no doubts you could get a stripped out slick shod S to 60 in five
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Question Anyone know which circuit it is

I'm thinking that going direct might be cheaper

Was: 02 MCS - DS/BL - Alloy Patina - Half Leather - Mille Miglia 18" Alloys - Toyo 235/35/18 Rubber

Now: 03 MCS - CR/WH - Anthasite Dash - Leather - White 18" Exel TZ-10 Alloys - Union Jack Roof Decal - K&N Typhoon - XM Direct
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Old Nov 30th, 2002, 04:55 AM
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A general test day at most UK circuits wihtout instruction is on average £125 BUT you require a race licience to participate - With instruction is about £350 for a day but that is more like 4 or 5 20 minute sessions as oppossed to a couple

For those without race liciences there are two routes

1) Trackdays which again are about £125 with £20 per hour tuition
2) Obtain a race licience (you don't have to use it for racing about £125 for an ARDS course then you can paritcipate in any test anywhere

Of course all these option use your own car - If you want to drive someone elses you'll look at £500 p.d + for a days testing / trackday

You pays your money you takes your choice


Last alertanitive - find a friendly MINI2 member with a race prepped car and make an offer!?!?
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Last alertanitive - find a friendly MINI2 member with a race prepped car and make an offer!?!?

You (or AndyW) taking bookings?

There had been mutterings of a MINI only track day next year, so keep an eye on MINI2 for any developments

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You (or AndyW) taking bookings?

There had been mutterings of a MINI only track day next year, so keep an eye on MINI2 for any developments

DK

DK - For the right money and person I'm happy to rent the car with me as Chaperon for the day did I really say that!!
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Old Nov 30th, 2002, 10:16 AM
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DK - For the right money and person I'm happy to rent the car with me as Chaperon for the day did I really say that!!

I guess you'll get more this way than to sell your body!

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