Events thread (non 86 club) - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Vic_RSA · 02-08-2013, 01:13 PM

I've only ever done Gymkhana in the dry (on the main straight at Zwartkops) with a FWD car with no driver aids... Never ever really been on a skidpan but simple logic is that all your cars handling tendencies are drastically increased with less traction... The 86 is a car that can understeer (difficult but possible in the dry) and oversteer (a lot in the wet). The handbrake may be necessary...

Do you know if there any rules regarding traction aids as I think Sport mode may be best for us rookies?

Mike Hoxbig · 02-08-2013, 03:42 PM

I'm a total noob with RWD. If I do go, I won't be turning everything off, will likely put it in sport mode for a little assistance. All depends if I can crack that 1600km mark before then

Vic_RSA · 02-08-2013, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Hoxbig

I'm a total noob with RWD. If I do go, I won't be turning everything off, will likely put it in sport mode for a little assistance. All depends if I can crack that 1600km mark before then

Judging by my experience 4000rpm and the handbrake will be all you need...

Depending on how tight the course is... I fear the Ford ST's may have better tyres and embarrass us. I'm guessing you've done (or at least tried!) a handbrake turn before? I've managed to make my 86 understeer a couple of times in the dry but the dominant handling characteristic is oversteer of course.

[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handbrake_turn"]Handbrake turn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuuGuWzJeGU"]Toyota 86 VSC - Skid Pan demonstration - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8qggahGNH0"]Toyota 86 Traction Control Demonstration [SKIDPAD] - YouTube[/ame]

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPQyQgyuNMI"]The Drift Bible (How to drift for starters/pro's) with the Drift King (FULL HQ) - YouTube[/ame]

The rest is down to seat of the pants feel

GeeTee86 · 02-12-2013, 04:57 AM

Matt_RSA · 02-17-2013, 09:47 AM

Eish guys I have some bad news.... I cannot make the 24th, seems I have double booked and I cannot miss the other plans... Sorry guys

GeeTee86 · 02-19-2013, 01:55 AM

Some of the new guys want to attend the gymkhaha?

Vic_RSA · 02-19-2013, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeTee86

Some of the new guys want to attend the gymkhaha?

Come on guys don't be shy. Track days are dangerous, here you will barely get past 40km/h I reckon - and this is real and controlled fun. Phoned the panelbeaters today and what do you know, they suddenly have my parts...

And the woman who was handling my case no longer works there and nobody notified me. Thank goodness I phoned. Pathetic!

They can have my car, after the gymkhana...

GeeTee86 · 02-19-2013, 06:29 AM

So u back on

Vic_RSA · 02-19-2013, 06:52 AM

I never left!

GeeTee86 · 02-19-2013, 07:04 AM

haha, will add you again the the initial post

GeeTee86 · 02-22-2013, 01:40 AM

Don't forget sunday!

sieglapj · 02-22-2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeTee86

23 Feb
Bikini Car wash
Renault Bryanston
Cnr Wedge Park Road and William Nicol Drive
Bryanston

10:00 to 14:30
Cost: Donation to Ark Animal shelter

What time r we meeting there? We need to all be there at the same time. 10:00?

GeeTee86 · 02-22-2013, 12:37 PM

Fitting my induction @ 10, will see if I can swing by.
For sunday 24th;
Convoy:

Meet up: Sasol garage, gist off the N14 on the R55

Time: 7:30am, leaving 8:00am sharp

Vic_RSA · 02-22-2013, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeeTee86

Fitting my induction @ 10, will see if I can swing by.
For sunday 24th;
Convoy:

Meet up: Sasol garage, gist off the N14 on the R55

Time: 7:30am, leaving 8:00am sharp

Sweet, I've taped up my back bumper as best as possible - it looks a bit better.

Will see you there!

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02-08-2013, 01:13 PM	#29
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've only ever done Gymkhana in the dry (on the main straight at Zwartkops) with a FWD car with no driver aids... Never ever really been on a skidpan but simple logic is that all your cars handling tendencies are drastically increased with less traction... The 86 is a car that can understeer (difficult but possible in the dry) and oversteer (a lot in the wet). The handbrake may be necessary... Do you know if there any rules regarding traction aids as I think Sport mode may be best for us rookies?

02-08-2013, 03:42 PM	#30
Mike Hoxbig Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 High 6MT Location: Johannesburg Posts: 91 Thanks: 5 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm a total noob with RWD. If I do go, I won't be turning everything off, will likely put it in sport mode for a little assistance. All depends if I can crack that 1600km mark before then

02-12-2013, 04:57 AM	#32
GeeTee86 86 Nut Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 Satin 6MT High Location: South Africa - Centurion Posts: 666 Thanks: 98 Thanked 179 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)

02-17-2013, 09:47 AM	#33
Matt_RSA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Blue Toyota 86 2.0 Standard 6MT Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 131 Thanks: 43 Thanked 26 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Eish guys I have some bad news.... I cannot make the 24th, seems I have double booked and I cannot miss the other plans... Sorry guys

02-19-2013, 01:55 AM	#34
GeeTee86 86 Nut Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 Satin 6MT High Location: South Africa - Centurion Posts: 666 Thanks: 98 Thanked 179 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Some of the new guys want to attend the gymkhaha?

02-19-2013, 06:29 AM	#36
GeeTee86 86 Nut Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 Satin 6MT High Location: South Africa - Centurion Posts: 666 Thanks: 98 Thanked 179 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So u back on

02-19-2013, 06:52 AM	#37
Vic_RSA The voice of reason... Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 6MT Standard Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 740 Thanks: 335 Thanked 99 Times in 63 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I never left!

02-19-2013, 07:04 AM	#38
GeeTee86 86 Nut Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 Satin 6MT High Location: South Africa - Centurion Posts: 666 Thanks: 98 Thanked 179 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	haha, will add you again the the initial post

02-22-2013, 01:40 AM	#39
GeeTee86 86 Nut Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 Satin 6MT High Location: South Africa - Centurion Posts: 666 Thanks: 98 Thanked 179 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Don't forget sunday!

02-22-2013, 12:37 PM	#41
GeeTee86 86 Nut Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 86 Satin 6MT High Location: South Africa - Centurion Posts: 666 Thanks: 98 Thanked 179 Times in 110 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Fitting my induction @ 10, will see if I can swing by. For sunday 24th; Convoy: Meet up: Sasol garage, gist off the N14 on the R55 Time: 7:30am, leaving 8:00am sharp

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