Greetings everyone, my first proper thread, one I've been hoping to make for a while, my search is now over!!
Firstly, I wanted to thank folk for the great forum and advice, fingers crossed I'll give a bit back through this thread
I've been a petrolhead since birth, initially not too keen on speed but that developed! I enjoy anything with wheels....
For over ten years I've been running highly boosted geriatric Datsuns around most tracks of the UK with a few other interesting cars alongside.
The last few years have seen my driving become less bad enabling me to put some benchmark lap times for the 'new' cars I've had and also to try and improve the times for the Datsun.
I use Brands Indy circuit as my comparison, it's so short that even with my failing memory I can remember where it goes
Times so far:
R32 GTR Nissan: 52.6
Megane RS 250: 56.6
E46 M3 : 57.9 (from memory)
Audi A6 1.9 tdi: 1:00 +
To give an idea of these times the 4wd clubman class time attack record is 52.8.
I'm hoping the 1er will be quicker than the Megane. From memory a relatively standard 1M can do 54's so think around this time should be possible.
Initially I was looking at the 140 having taken one for a day long test drive. What a car! Amazed with the power, refeinment and economy. However, the 135 will suit my needs better although I haven't driven one yet - fingers crossed I won't be disappointed!
'My' car (that I haven't even seen yet!) is coming as a BMW used car. It has adaptive suspension (That I'm so keen to have as it'll be used mostly on the road), HK sound and lots of other options that aren't really necessary. I've left a refundable deposit just in case.
Picking it up on Tuesday fingers crossed. I have booked a place at Snetterton on Wednesday but will probably take the Datsun.... and break it... again...
Hope people might be interested in how I get on, please ask if you'd like to see any of my other 'babies' in action... mostly sideways
Also hope to meet a few of you
Cheers
Sam
Firstly, I wanted to thank folk for the great forum and advice, fingers crossed I'll give a bit back through this thread
I've been a petrolhead since birth, initially not too keen on speed but that developed! I enjoy anything with wheels....
For over ten years I've been running highly boosted geriatric Datsuns around most tracks of the UK with a few other interesting cars alongside.
The last few years have seen my driving become less bad enabling me to put some benchmark lap times for the 'new' cars I've had and also to try and improve the times for the Datsun.
I use Brands Indy circuit as my comparison, it's so short that even with my failing memory I can remember where it goes
Times so far:
R32 GTR Nissan: 52.6
Megane RS 250: 56.6
E46 M3 : 57.9 (from memory)
Audi A6 1.9 tdi: 1:00 +
To give an idea of these times the 4wd clubman class time attack record is 52.8.
I'm hoping the 1er will be quicker than the Megane. From memory a relatively standard 1M can do 54's so think around this time should be possible.
Initially I was looking at the 140 having taken one for a day long test drive. What a car! Amazed with the power, refeinment and economy. However, the 135 will suit my needs better although I haven't driven one yet - fingers crossed I won't be disappointed!
'My' car (that I haven't even seen yet!) is coming as a BMW used car. It has adaptive suspension (That I'm so keen to have as it'll be used mostly on the road), HK sound and lots of other options that aren't really necessary. I've left a refundable deposit just in case.
Picking it up on Tuesday fingers crossed. I have booked a place at Snetterton on Wednesday but will probably take the Datsun.... and break it... again...
Hope people might be interested in how I get on, please ask if you'd like to see any of my other 'babies' in action... mostly sideways
Also hope to meet a few of you
Cheers
Sam