Lift Off Oversteer ?

[gerags]

What I should've explained when I said lift off is...

 

On me Walshy day, we were told that any change in the stability of your car whilst travelling through the corner can, as has been mentioned, affect the grip of the wheels causing a spin (or worse)

 

What i was advised to do, on the airfield I might add, was to keep the speed constant - meaning no clutch dipping and lift off before turning in (so you're not tempted to lift off half way round)

 

Obviously you won't do this on a public road as you'd be leaving the corner at 5 miles per hour and looking like a knob.

 

Sorry if it was misleading.

 

Steve

 

[steve]

I would love to know where this disused airfield is.....

[PPPMAT]

me too

[gerags]

And me.

I need more practise off the public highway

 

MLOC day out anyone ?

[Howard]

Steve

Sorry about the late reply, was out until 1 am sliding around.

 

Learnt a little bit still can't catch the snap when it goes, however had a beer on the way back, all in all a good evening.

 

The airfield is Langar west of Nottingham, used by Parachute training club some odd weekends, people like me, learner drivers and bikers rest of the time never had a problem.

 

Howard

[bermudabob]

Steve

Sorry about the late reply, was out until 1 am sliding around.

 

Learnt a little bit still can't catch the snap when it goes, however had a beer on the way back, all in all a good evening.

 

The airfield is Langar west of Nottingham, used by Parachute training club some odd weekends,  people like me, learner drivers and bikers rest of the time never had a problem.

 

Howard

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I used to jump there years ago - from what I can remember, the surface was riddled with potholes - has it been improved then?

[jeffers]

The airfield is Langar west of Nottingham, used by Parachute training club some odd weekends,  people like me, learner drivers and bikers rest of the time never had a problem.

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Just did some digging, found that theres a website that lists all UK airfields (inc. abandoned ones). Might see if I can find something similar in my area.

 

UK Airfields

 

Fingers crossed!

[PPPMAT]

I know where I'm off to on saturday then - worth a drive out there anyway - some great roads

[christurbo]

>THIS< airstrip [fradley - lichfield] is well good although I think its closed to the public - you can pay to race around there though.

[dss123]

Howard,

 

Can you just rock up and have a drive about??

 

Seems a bit odd? Is there not any security?

 

I'd love to find somewhere to have a little play.

 

 

Dunc

[Nick gee]

I haven't been to Langar for a couple of years but last time i went that airfield was definately active with light aircraft.

 

There used to be (or still is ) a go-kart track up there as well.

[Steve J]

F1 carting is next to it and yes it's used by the Nottingham model aircraft club.

[sriches]

Geo then Walshy day, for sure.

 

Engineer out any unusual traits then  play with a car that's straight. Playing around in an empty car cark is all very well but Walshy gives you a framework (plus a much bigger airfield to cut loose on). You'll derive so much confidence from the experience.

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I'm booked on a Walshy day in March. Unfortunately, there are no other Elise's booked, however, it will be interesting as the other participants have a GT3 and a VXT. I'm hoping the day will increase my confidence and teach me some new skills.

[Steve J]

Excellent. You can spend the free time explaining to the others why they've bought the wrong car.

Then you can get in your car and show them why they've bought the wrong car.