Ibiza Tdi FR on track (Donnington) With pics.

[Georgel]

Was a funny day passing fast cars in a diesel, the proofs in the pics.

Somehow, managing to pic a wheel up in the ibiza.

Flat through the crainer curves, or however you spell it.

A few pics from the day. First time out and really enjoyed the track, even if a little bit annoying understeering everywhere. I had the measure of a lot of good kit. BAT M3 caged on cuts, and a great tussel with a grey exige for 4 or 5 laps. Got wasted by the ariel, evo e30 m3, elise race car and a csr260 though.

Arty farty

We couldn't stop pissing ourselves tbh. One thing I can say is the tdi is far quicker in a road environment. On track I was struggling with exit speeds, and appeared to be slower on the straights than I would have liked. You don't get chance to use the torque out of tight corners and other situations like you do on the road.

Everytime I got near a new CTR he moved over, I don't think he wanted me passing him when he was trying either. lol

 

[jonjay]

Great little thread this, love the Your problems with exiting corners could be down to experience. I am sure a remap will sort out the speed problem.

I am actually got to go on a drivers skill course before I go on track so I can tighten up my driving skills. Road drivng and track driving are different beasts.

 

[Georgel]

Cars been remapped mate. I went pretty well tbh. The chasis isn't as bad as people say, but it could do with a better turn in. I whacked the rear pressures up and used the dirty track to break traction on the rear. The grip level was really apparent went elise's were undertaking me as I drifted out wide. All great fun though.

 

[DIFT]

I found the Ibiza to be an understeery beast too on my first outing. Rear spacers really do do the trick. I managed to get mine on three wheels too (not using a curb for help though ).

The diesel Ibiza's can punch above their weight on track!

PS I love the pics!

 

[Clark10]

I found the Ibiza to be an understeery beast too on my first outing. Rear spacers really do do the trick. I managed to get mine on three wheels too (not using a curb for help though ).

The diesel Ibiza's can punch above their weight on track!

PS I love the pics!

I know a lot of it is down to driver skill, but what cars will the Cupra beat/keep up with on the track?

 

[spyke85]

Cool pics, what tyres are you running on the front? They seem to be coming off the rim!!!

 

[tris]

Good pics we will be going to Donington on the 10th Nov if you fancy going back with fellow SCN drivers

 

[DIFT]

I know a lot of it is down to driver skill, but what cars will the Cupra beat/keep up with on the track?

Too many to keep a note of. Ive got a little video in my sig, but basically Elises, An M3 , Evo 300, LEon Cupras, Standard cupra R's , Petrol cupras mk3+4 .

It really is down to the driver. I think im fairly quick and brands hatch, as ive done it many many times, so That could explain the M3 and Evo, Caterham and Exige scenario.

 

[Georgel]

To be honest my car has more advantage on the road with it power delivery than on a big flowing track.