Cadwell park bmw novice track day 13th may pics

ant1985 · 05-16-2011, 05:48 AM

Well chaps this was my first uk track day i normally just go to the nurburgring.

the track was great and the compression on some sections reminded me of the ring.

i have only owned the m3 for about 4 months but have driven my fair share of them. so this was a good chance to give my daily runner a good blast round a dry and wet track.
the power flex bushes worked a treat keeping everything in shape, the good conti sp5's with the 10mm spacers on were super and it handled good even with stock spring shocks etc.

the only real let down were the brakes, they seemed to give up after 2 laps ther just had lost the feel and i managed to get one of the rears smoking.

even in the wet it was very controlled and very impressive.

keep your eyes open for next months total bmw mag for my review and images

now for some pics.

http://antpearson.co.uk/Cadwell/

JLR1969 · 05-16-2011, 05:58 AM

Looks like fun, a few worrying skid marks heading off the track in places though.

dxb335d · 05-16-2011, 08:15 AM

Cadwell Park is the Bowlacks!!! Love the mountain. Josh Brookes is immense there.

ant1985 · 05-16-2011, 08:48 AM

it is such a mad track its great,
there is another track day open pit lane on the 6th aug for 89 quid
i may go for that.

- Paul - · 05-16-2011, 03:23 PM

I was there for the late session.

MEGA · 05-16-2011, 03:28 PM

Cadwell is the UK's best track imho. It's also a great place to just wonder around, camp up in different corners etc. Especially that chicane that you posted pics from and also the mountain section.

- Paul - · 05-16-2011, 03:30 PM

I loved it and echo the ring comments - it's also very abrasive!

ant1985 · 05-17-2011, 01:51 AM

paul were you in the 640 ? or 645 ? and are you coming to the yorkshire meet 4 i think thats matts arranging ?

- Paul - · 05-17-2011, 02:40 AM

Was in my 645. I'm hoping to make NM4 but still not sure as it may clash with a hol.

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ant1985 Private First Class 14 Rep 133 Posts Drives: Bmw E46 M3 / Bmw E30 318i cab Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	Cadwell park bmw novice track day 13th may pics Well chaps this was my first uk track day i normally just go to the nurburgring. the track was great and the compression on some sections reminded me of the ring. i have only owned the m3 for about 4 months but have driven my fair share of them. so this was a good chance to give my daily runner a good blast round a dry and wet track. the power flex bushes worked a treat keeping everything in shape, the good conti sp5's with the 10mm spacers on were super and it handled good even with stock spring shocks etc. the only real let down were the brakes, they seemed to give up after 2 laps ther just had lost the feel and i managed to get one of the rears smoking. even in the wet it was very controlled and very impressive. keep your eyes open for next months total bmw mag for my review and images now for some pics. http://antpearson.co.uk/Cadwell/ __________________ www.antpearson.co.uk Bespoke photography www.lewisjamesporsche.co.uk
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JLR1969 Major General 1881 Rep 7,000 Posts Drives: Kubota GR1600 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: England iTrader: (1)	Looks like fun, a few worrying skid marks heading off the track in places though.
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ant1985 Private First Class 14 Rep 133 Posts Drives: Bmw E46 M3 / Bmw E30 318i cab Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	it is such a mad track its great, there is another track day open pit lane on the 6th aug for 89 quid i may go for that. __________________ www.antpearson.co.uk Bespoke photography www.lewisjamesporsche.co.uk
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- Paul - Major General 689 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	I was there for the late session. __________________ My Photos
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MEGA Dieseasal 204 Rep 6,881 Posts Drives: LCI E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Harrow, London iTrader: (2)	Cadwell is the UK's best track imho. It's also a great place to just wonder around, camp up in different corners etc. Especially that chicane that you posted pics from and also the mountain section. __________________ Previously: 2003 Peugeot 206 1.6 8v \| 2006 E90 320d M-Sport, 19" BBS CH, Full Ice-cold JL audio install, August 2010 Total BMW 6 page feature car. \| 2003 Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 286BHP Now:2010 E92 LCI 335d M-Sport
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- Paul - Major General 689 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	I loved it and echo the ring comments - it's also very abrasive! __________________ My Photos
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ant1985 Private First Class 14 Rep 133 Posts Drives: Bmw E46 M3 / Bmw E30 318i cab Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: leeds iTrader: (0)	paul were you in the 640 ? or 645 ? and are you coming to the yorkshire meet 4 i think thats matts arranging ? __________________ www.antpearson.co.uk Bespoke photography www.lewisjamesporsche.co.uk Last edited by ant1985; 05-17-2011 at 02:29 AM..
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- Paul - Major General 689 Rep 7,308 Posts Drives: see above. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (5) Garage List 2005 320D SE [10.00] 2005 645 [9.00]	Was in my 645. I'm hoping to make NM4 but still not sure as it may clash with a hol. __________________ My Photos
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