Butler
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It was the first year for the BHP Performance show at Lydden Hill. I had 3 track sessions booked, the day was quite badly organised though and I got sent out half way through one session before I was due to go out and ended up only getting about 8 mins, an arguement later and I had another free session - result, so did four sessions altogether.
The circuit is so much fun, more fun than combe, its nice and tight and I had my way with alot of really powerful cars. These included a few skylines including one red and white one which the owner claimed 700bhp and apparently ran 9.3s before... One caged impreza that I had a good scrap with, a few 200sx's, Fiesta STs, Porsche Carrera RS, Time Attack Civic that was stupidly slow, Sierra Cosworth. Etc etc! Accordingly I got alot of attention off the track, most people couldnt believe you could go so fast for so little money. Think my proudest moment on the track was overtaking an old chap driving Russell Brookes original works Lotus Sunbeam from 1981, the driver was very impressed with me. 
All in all ive definately regained confidence in myself since Combe and definately had an ego boost following all the positive feedback ive had.
Shame not to see any familiar CS faces there, although it was good to catch up with Birchieboy whos car is looking, and sounding amazing as ever. Here are just some of the pics, unedited so far, all taken by my brother. Enjoy...
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Paul_J
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looks good mate. I think that track looks better than Llandow!
Possible cheap track day for WR!
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Butler
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A WR event is a must, also bearing in mind most people are south east based.
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Ben G
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iirc M77 FST is running about 190bhp?
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Mobby
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does look good fun
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Butler
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
iirc M77 FST is running about 190bhp?
I passed it on the back straight in a mindblowing 100bhp odd 
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gavin18787
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Looks good 
Wish I had pulled my finger out and got tickets now as I didnt do anything else
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Phi
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did you see me? !
it was such lovely weather
considering its first show amy has arranged there it was better than i expected tbh!.. static shows boring! bit of action always make its worth it... plus you cant go wrong for £10 entry and few miles up the road!
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Butler
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Think I lapped it actually aswell...
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Butler
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quote:
Originally posted by Corsa_phi
did you see me? !
it was such lovely weather
considering its first show amy has arranged there it was better than i expected tbh!.. static shows boring! bit of action always make its worth it... plus you cant go wrong for £10 entry and few miles up the road!
Nah! Didnt know you were there.
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Ben G
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either you done very well or he's just a pansy driver
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
either you done very well or he's just a pansy driver
probably a bit of both.
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DragonV
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I see you driving your car round the track, people were saying they couldnt believe how quick it was.. Looked good
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j10E W
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i was there and i saw you
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tom_simes
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Nearside front arch falling off there James?
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CorsAsh
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Was the Sunbeam black with sponsorship over it? Think I know that one.
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Butler
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Its in some of the pics Ash. Andrews sponsorship with Heat for hire written on it. Its the original works livery. The guy had just got back from competing in a historic rally in belgium in the car.
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DaveB
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Did the Landy have a speed camera in the back of it?
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CorsAsh
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Ah didnt spot it first time through, not the one I know.
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Marshall
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whats the spec of the pug?
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Butler
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Speed camera Dave B? Not that I know of...
Marshall which Pug do you mean, mine?
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Marshall
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yeah, i meant yours.
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Butler
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S2 1.6 8v engine
QEP Lightened and balanced flywheel
1.3 Rallye gearbox
Quaife ATB LSD
Helix Autosport 4 paddle clutch
Peugeot Sport Group A engine mounts
Bilstein B8 dampers
Eibach -30mm springs
Rear bea lowered 20mm
Brembo 4 pot brake calipers
New brembo brake pads
New 283mm brake disks
Goodridge braided hoses
10 point OMP bolt-in roll cage
Cobra Monaco bucket seats
6 point FIA approved Sparco harnesses
15" Team Dynamic Monza alloys
Toyo proxes all round
Supersprint decat exhaust system
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Marshall
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thats a nice spec for thrashing around a track. must handle like a dream.
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redtom
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Registered: 6th Oct 07
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i was there and saw you. quick little car and not a bad driver
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