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irishandy
23-05-2012, 08:47
Sunday past I took my Williams 2 on track at Kirkistown race track Co.Down Northern Ireland for the first time & my first time to.

And it was fantastic!! one of the best days I have ever had, I will definitely go again if my wallet can take it. I only had one spin 120 degree at nearly 90mph!

The Williams handled fantastic I got no break fade and the standard Goodyear tyres didn't go off like some other cars on the day.
It was one of the slowest cars but in the conners I was eating evos and then they flew by ; )


I just can't get over how well the car handles and high speed - Im hooked and after buggering my tyres I was thinking of getting some road legal semi slicks and an advice on what may be best?

I will try and post some photos.

irishandy
23-05-2012, 09:07
Some photos!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/irishandy20v/Track-Day-1.jpg (http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/irishandy20v/?action=view&current=Track-Day-1.jpg)

irishandy
23-05-2012, 09:14
I will try again with the photos!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/irishandy20v/Track-Day-1.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/irishandy20v/TrackDay6.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/irishandy20v/Track-Day-2.jpg

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/irishandy20v/Track-Day-3.jpg

northy
23-05-2012, 09:40
Get a set of R888's and u will be flying mate !!!!

irishandy
23-05-2012, 09:56
I was looking at the R888 and Federal FZ-201 as I only use the Williams on dry days though the Federal would be great and they look so cool!!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd191/irishandy20v/FederalFZ-201Road-TrackTyre.jpg

northy
23-05-2012, 10:13
Only ever used 888's myself, see if anyone has used both backlot back before you buy!!!

Wobba
23-05-2012, 10:23
Brilliant mate, nice! I must get my car out soon too. Looks very nice as well. Tyres will make a huge difference on track.

irishandy
24-05-2012, 09:31
Cheers Wobba, the car has taken a lot of work and 2 years to get it to were it is today, when I told people I was going to take the Williams onto the track especially my body work guy they thought I was MAD!

But whats the point in owning a car ilk e this and not using it for what it was made for and at the same time embarrassing newer cars.

I was also thinking of changing all the bushers in the car to polyurethane ones had any one done this and does it make a difference?

16v_paddy
24-05-2012, 18:53
Keep an eye out for used semi slicks on ebay & pistonheads, mega bargains to be had & don't be put off if they're not quite or very close to the legal limit, the set I bought that were only just road legal have lasted me for 5 track days, the difference they make will actually scare you :wink:

irishandy
26-05-2012, 00:08
Cheers for the advice guys and I think im going to go with Northys idea and get myself some R888's cant wait! I have been looking for some used ones but not found anything yet.

I did get drunk a few days ago and found out the next day that I had bought a load of track day stuff for the Williams off Ebay, notting to £££££ thank goodness! :D

16v_paddy
26-05-2012, 01:57
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p3984.m570.l1313&_nkw=r888+195+50+15&_sacat=See-All-Categories :wink:

northy
26-05-2012, 10:55
Once you have the tyres - look out for some fast road discs and pads. I can recommend carbon Lorraine Front pads and group n discs. Ktec are the cheapest retailer for the pads!!!!

Wobba
26-05-2012, 17:25
I swapped to poly bushes very early on. Pretty tough getting the inner ARB ones on hehe. I swore at them maaaaany times under the car trying to out them on :)

I like them, it all helps toward a more focussed car imo.