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7/9/2009 20:20:19  

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Status: offline 		Hi All
Earlier this year Malcolm, Simon and I joined the wet handling event run by the Alpina Register at Rockingham.
http://www.maseratiforum.co.uk/tm.asp?m=25512&forumid=3
Pics here:
http://www.thealpinaregister.com/rockingham2009.php
Fantastic fun was had by all as well as some real improvements to driving skills - certainly helped a lot at a wet maserati forum Llandow Track day a few weeks later.

It is now on again - 3rd October and I will be in attendance. Please let me know if you wish to join in, the cost is £125
Should be good fun, and maybe useful pre event prep for the track day at Goodwood on in November?
Details here:
http://www.thealpinaregister.com/rockinghamwethandlingday-2009-2.php

It is most likely easiest if you book your slot via me.

< Message edited by chad5k1 -- 8/9/2009 22:58:14 >

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8/9/2009 17:31:14  

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Status: offline 		No takers?
No better environment to learn the handling of your car and how to control it.

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8/9/2009 20:40:45  

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Status: offline 		If I wasn't out of the country I'd of come along... Don't let a short take up this time put you off posting up next time you're going. cheers Rog

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8/9/2009 22:01:14  

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Status: offline 		Rich, i'd defo do it again although it looks like i'm double booked... if i can weasel out of it, i'll let you know,and there'll be a space if i'm lucky....

but seriously fellas, give this a go - there's no wear on the tyres at all, and it's an absolute riot getting your masser sideways - photos say it all....



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8/9/2009 22:24:41  

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Status: offline 		What is required other than registering and turning up - specialist insurance? Helmets needed?

This might be a bit short notice but I definitely have an interest.


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8/9/2009 22:47:31  

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Status: offline 		Nothing required other than to let me know you are coming, pay and turn up.
No helmets or safety gear required, just come and have a great time whilst learning something too.

There is nothing to hit at all, it is in the centre of Rockingham Race Circuit and I think is the only facility of it's kind open to the public.

Think of it as a big open area with no obstructions. Within that area there are three different surfaces
- very low grip (Basalt Tiles are extremely slippy (MU rating of 0.1) and it's effectively like driving on ice)
- low grip (performance surface effectively reduces the grip levels (down to a MU rating of 0.6), speeds at which traction is lost are much lower)
- high grip.

The very low grip part simulates what it is like to drive on ice, the low grip simulates what its like to drive on wet leaves and the high grip surface ensures you can safely stop should you leave either of the low grip surfaced areas.

Add a kick plate - a large metal sheet covered in high grip tarmac, which is computer controlled such that it can flick the rear of your car out just as you drive over it. This simulates a real-world skid situation and now its up to you to correct the skid.  Then add some obstacles - in this case walls made of water that are also computer controlled. The result is you have a realistic but safe environment to test your and your cars reactions.

Finally add a low grip crescent area to practice cornering, sprinkle some oversteer and you're into drift practice....





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8/9/2009 22:56:30  

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Status: offline 		How much is it?

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8/9/2009 22:58:59  

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Status: offline 		Good point, I missed that in the first post and have now added.  It is £125.

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9/9/2009 8:42:21  
nfm
 

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Status: offline 		Would really love to go but just too far away for me..............

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11/9/2009 22:53:35  

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Since: 7/7/2009
Status: offline 		Had great fun at the GP this year a s a guest of Silverstone at the Porsche centre.

Porsche have built a track which has all of the above plus a handling track. Had a blast playing with someone else's 911 in all of the mixed conditions. Makes me wonder how the 3200 would react with all the extra torque - turbos kicking in and perhaps not the balance of the Porker. maybe I will try to get along.

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11/9/2009 22:59:11  

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Status: offline 		Great, but let me know asap, as lots of people are trying to get a few places filled.

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12/9/2009 10:49:19  

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Status: offline 		Just checked dates and unfortunately I am hosting an event for Warwick Words on the 3rd.

Bugger!

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12/9/2009 12:46:13  
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Status: offline 		Hi,
V Interested, places still left?
Ideal place to get to know my new car.
Regards
Ken

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12/9/2009 12:47:52  

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ORIGINAL: k99

Hi,
V Interested, places still left?
Ideal place to get to know my new car.
Regards
Ken


Yes places are left Ken.
Please send me a PM if you want to come ASAP and I'll give you the payment details and confirm your place.


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12/9/2009 17:01:44  


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Status: offline 		I'm in........again!

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14/9/2009 11:31:44  

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Since: 11/5/2005
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Status: offline 		Super, we now have the following confirmed:

Chad5k1 - C55 AMG
MalcolmH - Spyder
K99 - Gransport
Maser Sod - Gransport awaiting confirmation


Could be a Gransport party at this rate!

Any more takers?


< Message edited by chad5k1 -- 19/9/2009 22:01:57 >

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19/9/2009 21:40:58  

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Status: offline 		Regrettably, I'm off the list now, the car will be with the dealership that weekend

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4/10/2009 14:18:22  

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Status: offline 		Well another fantastic day was had by all.
I think it was better run this time than last time too.
First pic of the day (not taken by me) of K99 in his new and lovely GS:





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