CAT Driver Training Milbrook Saturday 9th May 09

[CATDT]

Derek - if you let me know exactly what spec it is you need I can see if our Engineer can get it for you.

I hope that's good news 2bar and it doesn't show itself again .....

Millbrook postcode in case anyone has missed it is MK45 2JQ ..... please use this and not our office address - you'll have a very boring day if you do

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday - famous last words but the weather isn't looking too bad at the mo :thumbs:

Jo

[s.mac]

Millbrook postcode in case anyone has missed it is MK45 2JQ ..... please use this and not our office address - you'll have a very boring day if you do

Looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday - famous last words but the weather isn't looking too bad at the mo :thumbs:

Jo

I've now spotted the postcode hand written in the corner :gayfight:

der :whistle:

[glendog74]

Hi anyone got a spare litre of oil i can buy thats going on Sat, i might need to top up my car, im working in the telford area and struggling to get to a bm garage before Sat due to work cheers derek

Derek - i can nip into Halfrauds or BMW for you tomorrow if you haven't already sorted something out.

Just let me know :beer:

[derek]

Hi Glendog thanks for that, i send a pm to Jo last night who may be able to get the oil, if you can get some oil it would be appreciated better to much than not enough. It was my first long journey for some and it may just be the level settling down, syaed constant after the first 50 miles .I thinks it castrol tws 10-60 from memory but im sure you know the oil. Got a 100 miles today from Telford to millbrook tonight so hopefully the level is okay at 0.4
cheers Derek

thanks for your help

[CATDT]

Sorry was away overnight .... am waiting to hear from our engineer so hopefully we'll be able to sort ... but as you say if glendog can help too we'll have it fully covered!

s.mac - glad you have now spotted it!

Jo

[glendog74]

Hi Glendog thanks for that, i send a pm to Jo last night who may be able to get the oil, if you can get some oil it would be appreciated better to much than not enough.

No worries - i actually have half a bottle left but will grab some more today for you.

Rob :beer:

[2bar boost]

See you tomorrow people :thumbs:

[derek]

just drove down got accommodation locally see you all tomorrow

[s.mac]

just drove down got accommodation locally see you all tomorrow

I may wish I had done that, put it in the nav and it's 3 hours....
hopefully not that long on a Saturday morning :whistle:

[glendog74]

I may wish I had done that, put it in the nav and it's 3 hours....
hopefully not that long on a Saturday morning :whistle:

Me too - 3 hours+ !

[Bealo]

Have fun guys and let us know how you got on :thumbs:

[glendog74]

Got back about an hour ago from Milbrook - what a superb day! :supz:

A well run, very comprehensive training day encompassing many disciplines and all expertly taught by Colin and Nick supported by Jo and Mark (mechanic).

The weather was kind to us and remained nice and dry enabling proper exploitation of the CSL near the limits of grip performance! Oh, and the limits of a Ford Mondeo!

Milbrook itself is most impressive and simply huge. The Alpine loop routes are great to drive at speed and flying around the high speed oval at +150mph is something else!

It all culminated in a time attack competition in a Caterham - big fun from such a piddly little car. I have a newfound liking for them now! :hahaha:

All in all a great day and thoroughly recommended indeed - i wish i had done this a year ago when i got the CSL but it was still of great benefit today as the instructors pick up on your experience and push you accordingly :thumbs: Unfortunately no photos as they have 'secret' stuff going on now and then and don't allow cameras! They were testing the Lotus Evora and various Aston Martins today when we were there.

Big thanks to the team at CATDT :smt023

Rob.

[s.mac]

I have a newfound liking for them now! :hahaha:

well you will do as you won :birdman:

don't I feel a t_t doing a donut because I thought I'd done alright :whistle:

same as though, great team and only leaves you wanting more.
I'm sure Colin was the same but Nick was a top instructor !!!

Thanks to all the team :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:
I had a great day and with a great set of lads, (edit) and JO.

Well done Rob with the win, we knew you were the one to beat but hey it was a team day and we trounced you lot :birdman:

[glendog74]

hey it was a team day and we trounced you lot :birdman:

:hahaha: Fair one!

Forgot to say - it was great meeting the lads from the Register too:

s.mac
2bar boost
derek
karbonkid + mate

:beer:

P.S. s.mac - get youself on the Ring trip - you know you wanna!

[2bar boost]

Millbrook is definately a stunning arena to hone your skills and learn new ones.. The scenery is something else:drool:

It feels awe inspiring driving from the gates to the hospitality suite, let alone once your out there amongst it :thumbs:

Have to say for me I managed to get a lot out of the day and find a new confidence in the CSL as I honestly seemed to struggle a fair bit with the transition from 450bhp Evo IX GT to RWD.. Must admit the confidence did take a long time to show through on the high speed bowl :whistle: How close is the wall :bigcry: Colin said now imagine your a NASCAR driver a lot more speed involved and 40 odd cars to miss :hahaha:

Shoe horning my 18st frame into a Caterham was interesting to say the least and im quite sure I must of posted the worst time due to this extra mass.. Derek even removed his shoes to be pin sharp with braking and throttle movements :smt118

Glad the day went ahead and the members had a chance to sample what CAT have to offer Their professionalism is second to none! From the moment you book til you leave the gate no question is too small.. So a big thank you to all of the CAT team, looking forward to working with you again shortly :beer: