Diesel Civic on a Trackday

cylon2007 · 1st September 2008, 21:42

I took my Civ to RAF Valley in Anglesey Yesterday as they run a charity trackday each year (they do bikes on Saturday - I did that to

) with my bro-in-law in his Caterham.

I am really really surprised in just how well it handles and how fast it goes. I spent 1 session glued the the back of a Focus ST170, couldn't get by it on the straights but was catching on each corner and on the brakes.

In the 3rd session I lapped my bro-in-law

he went home early

.

Anyway a few pics and a short video for your entertainment:

Photobucket Video

so anyone fancy lending me their TypeR for a day

Mr JP · 1st September 2008, 21:44

I desperately want to do a track day. And would like some chipped diesels to attend too.

Dimplyred · 1st September 2008, 21:53

They are great pictures, it looks like you had some real fun.

Pottsy · 1st September 2008, 22:06

Excellent vid!

Makes me want to book up now..

Also, I edited your post to get the video to display directly.

R-2 · 1st September 2008, 23:51

Great vid. Really does look like fun. Can't wait until i do mine on Sept 14th - in a Type R but not my own.

cylon2007 · 2nd September 2008, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr JP

I desperately want to do a track day. And would like some chipped diesels to attend too.

mine isn't chipped..................................... yet

alanwalne · 2nd September 2008, 08:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr JP

I desperately want to do a track day. And would like some chipped diesels to attend too.

I think it was said that a chipped 2.2 would be better on the road, rather than the track!!!

Even I agree that petrol is more suited to the artificial environment of a track.

aslz78 · 2nd September 2008, 09:31

That numberplate is Awesome!!

cylon2007 · 2nd September 2008, 09:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by aslz78

That numberplate is Awesome!!

Thanks

- when we first saw the new Civic my missus said 'it looks like a Cylon' so when we decided the buy one I nipped on to the DVLA website and there it was

I had to .............

Woette · 8th September 2008, 11:33

Cool video and pictures, i am waiting for a trackday on spa franchorchamps to give it the beans. Maybe a civinfo organised trip to the nurburgring in the (near) future? Admins?

illegalhunter · 8th September 2008, 12:34

They do track days at Knockhill all the time .That certainly looks fun

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Mr JP Bulbs, HID's, LED's Join Date: 2nd February 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 4,766 Thanks: 135 Thanked 223 Times in 213 Posts iTrader: (44)	I desperately want to do a track day. And would like some chipped diesels to attend too.

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Dimplyred Super Moderator Car: Type R GT Join Date: 24th August 2007 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 13,999 Thanks: 80 Thanked 1,048 Times in 999 Posts iTrader: (2)	They are great pictures, it looks like you had some real fun.

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Pottsy Administrator Car: Merc E220 Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 9,402 Thanks: 88 Thanked 1,018 Times in 434 Posts iTrader: (0)	Excellent vid! Makes me want to book up now.. Also, I edited your post to get the video to display directly.

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R-2 aka R-3 Car: 2010 Mugen 200 Join Date: 1st October 2007 Location: deep in the shires Posts: 2,702 Thanks: 118 Thanked 142 Times in 140 Posts iTrader: (0)	Great vid. Really does look like fun. Can't wait until i do mine on Sept 14th - in a Type R but not my own.

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illegalhunter BJJ IS NOT JUST FOR XMAS Car: Focus Coupe Cab Join Date: 10th May 2007 Location: On the mat choking people Posts: 4,695 Thanks: 9 Thanked 119 Times in 113 Posts iTrader: (2)	They do track days at Knockhill all the time .That certainly looks fun