Castle Combe on 19/03/2010 - Page 2

**DazBlackCSL** · 23-03-2010, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatgixer

My CSL managed 1.18 on cups round there. My RS gets into the 15s and my E36 on slicks will be low 14s.

Nick Williamson's Escort has more than 500bhp and slicks so should be quick. My little E36 beat him at Donington in the wet!

Nigel Mustill's Omega is more impressive. With Phil Bennett at the wheel it was doing 1.06s...

Fookin hell that is nippy !

Phatgixer · 23-03-2010, 04:32 PM

Haha! Found an apt pic.

Me leading Williamson on an LMA race at Combe. The mighty quarry corner sees the Gus Bus go through nice and flat....

E36 got more Aero now...

Dan · 23-03-2010, 06:02 PM

I'm not going to get into a debate but considering you have swanky BMW designed suspension and a half decent car to start with I'm not suprised you can lead him!

He really needs a decent gearbox and a 6 degree rear beam, then he'd be awesome

Nice pics and nice E36 btw, when is your next race at Combe?

The Gorilla · 23-03-2010, 06:36 PM

Hi,

I think Combe is a very Technical circuit,
seen many a Fandangle exit very
early at Quarry.

Its always Quarry that catches people out
as they never seem to keep high at Avon.

Once you've over cooked it at Quarry, it
more or less screws the rest of the lap.

I think the chicane [Bobbies] they put
in, has taken something away from
Camp corner, as well.

Always good fun at Combe though, even
if its wet.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

**glendog74** · 23-03-2010, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Gorilla

I think the chicane [Bobbies] they put
in, has taken something away from
Camp corner, as well.

?

The Gorilla · 23-03-2010, 08:22 PM

Hi,

Glendog- ''push hard through Bobbies into Camp corner'
does make you wonder who the
fuck came up with it.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

Phatgixer · 23-03-2010, 08:45 PM

Two corners key to a good time at Combe. Camp obviously as it leads to the the longest straight (well, sort of straight! folly bend) and Old Hairpin.

Too much nonsense spoken about Quarry. There are a million entry and exits, all of which give same laptime. Depends if you are defending or attacking. Easy to crash there and some idiotic antics happen on first laps.

Old hairpin has lots of time in it. Most biilies come out of the esses and try to get too far left wasting time. Take early apex over kerbs, let the car settle and get back on the power. Whatever you do, do not come out of the power as you will have an expensive shunt there. Grass then barrier 6 ft later..

Car is not nicely balanced as it is off camber and the apex is on a slight peak, so car weight is less on exit. Get it turned early...

englebert · 23-03-2010, 09:36 PM

For reference, i've done a 1'12 in my Elise and Kevin Clarke's CSL has done a 1'09!! Mike Wilds in his WTCC did a 1'16, although it was sick.

Dan · 23-03-2010, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by englebert

For reference, i've done a 1'12 in my Elise and Kevin Clarke's CSL has done a 1'09!! Mike Wilds in his WTCC did a 1'16, although it was sick.

What has been done to the CSL and what is Mike's WTCC car?

Phatgixer · 23-03-2010, 11:13 PM

The Kev Clarke CSL is special...

He is my team mate

At Vallelunga...

23-03-2010, 04:32 PM	#12
Phatgixer S3 - On the open road Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 101 Casino cash: $649	Haha! Found an apt pic. Me leading Williamson on an LMA race at Combe. The mighty quarry corner sees the Gus Bus go through nice and flat.... E36 got more Aero now... __________________ Loved my CSL. Was the faster grey one. Last edited by Phatgixer; 23-03-2010 at 04:34 PM.

23-03-2010, 06:02 PM	#13
Dan Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 2,058 Casino cash: $6689	I'm not going to get into a debate but considering you have swanky BMW designed suspension and a half decent car to start with I'm not suprised you can lead him! He really needs a decent gearbox and a 6 degree rear beam, then he'd be awesome Nice pics and nice E36 btw, when is your next race at Combe? __________________

23-03-2010, 08:45 PM	#17
Phatgixer S3 - On the open road Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 101 Casino cash: $649	Two corners key to a good time at Combe. Camp obviously as it leads to the the longest straight (well, sort of straight! folly bend) and Old Hairpin. Too much nonsense spoken about Quarry. There are a million entry and exits, all of which give same laptime. Depends if you are defending or attacking. Easy to crash there and some idiotic antics happen on first laps. Old hairpin has lots of time in it. Most biilies come out of the esses and try to get too far left wasting time. Take early apex over kerbs, let the car settle and get back on the power. Whatever you do, do not come out of the power as you will have an expensive shunt there. Grass then barrier 6 ft later.. Car is not nicely balanced as it is off camber and the apex is on a slight peak, so car weight is less on exit. Get it turned early... __________________ Loved my CSL. Was the faster grey one.

23-03-2010, 09:36 PM	#18
englebert S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 397 Casino cash: $705	For reference, i've done a 1'12 in my Elise and Kevin Clarke's CSL has done a 1'09!! Mike Wilds in his WTCC did a 1'16, although it was sick. __________________ '03 SG CSL - SOLD Making do with a CSL replica, 1M and E90 M3.

23-03-2010, 11:13 PM	#20
Phatgixer S3 - On the open road Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oxfordshire Posts: 101 Casino cash: $649	The Kev Clarke CSL is special... He is my team mate At Vallelunga... __________________ Loved my CSL. Was the faster grey one.

23-03-2010, 06:36 PM	#14
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, I think Combe is a very Technical circuit, seen many a Fandangle exit very early at Quarry. Its always Quarry that catches people out as they never seem to keep high at Avon. Once you've over cooked it at Quarry, it more or less screws the rest of the lap. I think the chicane [Bobbies] they put in, has taken something away from Camp corner, as well. Always good fun at Combe though, even if its wet. Regards, The Gorilla.

23-03-2010, 08:22 PM	#16
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	Hi, Glendog- ''push hard through Bobbies into Camp corner' does make you wonder who the fuck came up with it. Regards, The Gorilla.