Monthly Archives: June 2014

Brake pads glazed

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Dom

Another victim of the Abingdon track day (that wouldn’t become apparent until the next time I drove it) were the brake pads. The heat put into them (they were smoking at the end of each session) wasn’t handled particularly well … Continue reading →

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Battery mount failure

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Dom

I had a problem on the last track day I did (Abingdon April 2014). I learned to brake harder and later. Mid afternoon, and with a passenger for maximum effect, the car cut out after a corner. After coasting to … Continue reading →

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GoPro Hero 3

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Dom

In September 2013, I ordered a GoPro Hero 3 Silver from http://www.tartybikes.co.uk (affiliated with a member on WSCC). I opted for a roll bar mount to go with it. It came with a reasonable amount of accessories. There are two … Continue reading →

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Aerodynamix Rear Diffuser

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Dom

Only a year late with this one, sorry folks. Been too busy driving it or modifying it! I had always wanted a rear diffuser, more to tidy up the rear end than for downforce though. As it stands, the rear … Continue reading →

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