Croc Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 Like my past experiences with Spa the GPS logger hates the Spa mountains and the data just did not work again. So just video of two sessions from Sunday with no overlay of data. Somewhere on one of those videos is what happens at Raidillon if you miss the second apex at Eau Rouge and you do not lift…. Sunday session 2 Sunday session 3 I finished the two days with 475 miles on the clock after starting with 5. I think that’s respectable. Sadly, I cannot make their July track date which is Spa and Zaandvoort. So no chance of going back until this time next year. Instead I have days at Donington and Silverstone planned for early May and Brands Hatch booked for October. Still chewing on whether I want to do Anglesey for a weekend in August. One day I may get someone off this forum to join me. For those people light in their loafers and need a car with a roof to protect their delicate hair, then RSR Spa also rents cars. Renault Clios, Meganes and Porkers. But I will warn you – the Sevens are quicker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Certified Lotus Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Great write up Mike and bravo for all the photos! Fantastic experience driving some of the great European tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 That was a great pre-F1 coffee read! Given the starting mileage, I'm curious if you noticed any difference with the engine by end of day? -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfonse Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Thanks for sharing! That looks like fun, fun, fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FE07 Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Absolutely, freaking awesome. On my bucket list. Thanks Mike. Jim A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Man, I got a nose bleed just looking at the elevation changes in the photos. Great write up, Mike.:hurray: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemtd Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Beautiful pictures! Did you bring Amos along to make you look good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 9, 2018 Author Share Posted April 9, 2018 Given the starting mileage, I'm curious if you noticed any difference with the engine by end of day? Definitely did. It was much perkier in response and happy to rev out. It felt tight early on and added 7mph top speed by the end of the two days. Made a difference to my lap times too. The 420R was a wonderful package. A great spec for a road/track mix. Not too powerful that it is no fun on the road and enough power to make merry with other cars on track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Passing another BAT renter spun out who entertainingly was called Shane! . . . Really :toetap05: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slonie Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Loved this writeup and your photos! Spa looks amazing, and what better way to see the sights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 11, 2018 Author Share Posted April 11, 2018 . . . Really :toetap05: Yes really. I so much laughed... :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 One day I may get someone off this forum to join me. Thanks for the great writeup. I hope to do Spa next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 20, 2018 Author Share Posted April 20, 2018 Photo links now repaired. Shout out to JohnCh for helping to diagnose the problem and what the obvious fix was. Thanks John! :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnCh Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Mazda had a hand in this too, I'm just glad it's fixed. Oh, and if you really want to say thank you, as per the other thread ship the RS to my house :jester: -John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokko Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Great write-up, Mike. As someone who has attended BaT days in the UK (Donny and Anglesey) in my own 7, I can echo everything that Mike has said about them. I'm back in the UK mid May for a couple of weeks, but one of those weeks I'm working in London and the other week I've promised to take the wife to the Lake District for a holiday - so no chance of me doing a track day this time round :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croc Posted April 29, 2018 Author Share Posted April 29, 2018 HI Steve - I am running Donington on May 7 and Silverstone on May 10 and in between in London working. Are you around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokko Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Hi Mike. Checking my calendar it looks like we will miss each other. I will be in London from 29 May for 4 days. I've also got a trip to NYC lined up - but unfortunately this will be when you are in the UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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