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It was a lovely day. Thanks mate, appreciate the comment. I do try to be polite, and not overtake unless I’m sure the car in front is aware. I think it’s easy to forget some people might not be experienced and will be so focussed on what they’re doing they might not notice cars behind.

@@williamtelford1 Yes, it has got a quiet track exhaust on now, but it’s been on all year. This video sounds quite different to the others as I had no rear camera, and I usually use the audio from the that instead of the internal camera

Yeah, it was absolutely fine. To be honest, I thought it might still fail as Bedford is so strict on drive by. I started off short shifting past the noise meters and gradually increased revs to find the ‘limit’. But after a few sessions I was full throttle / full revs and never even got a single warning

Cheers mate. Was a crazy day with all the red flags wasn’t it? Especially if you hadn’t been out for a while, made it hard to get into the rhythm.

@@PNDale it was a little crazy with the amount of red flags throughout the day. We got lucky with the weather holding out all day didn’t we. Cannot beat Cadwell though it’s a fantastic track isn’t it

I love Cadwell Park. But I’d be the first to admit that when it’s wet I’m terrified of the place 😂

You seem to do all the tracks, what part of the country do you live?

@@alexplanky I’d like to do more. I actually live in a terrible part of the country for getting anywhere, right on the east coast of Suffolk. Snetterton is my closest circuit at an hour away. Everywhere else is at least two and half hours

@@PNDale that’s a bit of a distance from most tracks I guess. Do you trailer your Exige as I hate driving the Elise to the track racking up the miles before I even start 😂

@@alexplanky No, I always drive to circuit. I can’t be bothered messing about with a trailer. But I do normally just stay in a cheap hotel the night before so I’ve only got a 10 minute drive to the circuit

Thanks mate, appreciate it

Yeah, it was obviously it’s 4wd which helps. It was also a while ago and I probably wouldn’t have been pushing it as hard as I do the Lotus. Partly because if I smashed it up I wouldn’t be able to get to work 😂

@@PNDale valid point!

The R8 was my daily driver, and it was obviously better than the Lotus for that. But as a track car the Lotus blows it away. The R8 was very heavy and you could definitely feel that.

This is an old video mate. The R8 was my daily driver 7 years ago. I’ve still got the Lotus 🙂

Thanks mate. Not many times, I don’t know it as well as others yet. The first time was 14 years ago in an M3, but that was so long ago I could barely remember 😂 Then 2 years ago in the Exige. And then this third time.

@@PNDale You seem to know the racing line pretty well! I gave it a go last week for the first time. Got harassed by bloody 3 Ariel Atoms racing each other , not to mention them over taking in the breaking zones. A nice and shiny black McClaren did the same thing though Karma was on my side as he ended up smashing the car so was towed away. I'm studying your video for future references. Thanks

@@williamtelford1 Thanks for the comment. Bloody hell, that sounds like an ‘interesting’ day. I’m the same as you, I watched a few videos of other people before I went on that day. I find that it definitely helps. I also watch my own videos back, and it’s surprising how often you spot things that you think you could do differently. Always feels much harder to actually do once you’re back on track though 😂

@@PNDale It was an interesting day! I need to get myself a more orientated track car like yours. I am currently driving a SLK AMG, though it has the power it also has the weight!!

@@williamtelford1 Yeah, weight is a killer on track. Not just for speed, but for how quickly you go through tyres and brakes!

Thanks mate. You were absolutely flying, the M4 is a proper weapon. Was a shame about the traffic as it would have been fun to try and keep you in sight as long as I could!

@@PNDalethank you and likewise! I forgot to mention it’d just got new coilovers, that’s why it’s so good to see from the outside 👏

Yes mate, it is. I must admit I was still unsure that I’d be able to go flat out at Bedford as it’s so strict on noise. But the SWL exhaust did the job well.

Mega! Brands in 3 weeks… 🎉

Yeah, I know mate. I always play it safe into a corner though, just in case.

The rear camera is just a normal GoPro. I’ve basically got a spare number plate that I’ve fitted a mount to. No, I haven’t got an LSD unfortunately. I don’t normally miss having one, but I think it would have been useful that day in the tight hairpins

Yes mate. These latest ones from Snetterton are with the new track exhaust. The rest of the exhaust system (headers and y-pipe) are still OEM, it was just the rear box that I’ve changed. 👍🏼

The cameras are just normal GoPros. The data is collected by the AIM digital dash. I then use PC software called Racerender3 to add everything together

Hi Alex. It's a Pioneer AVH-Z7000DAB, which is quite an old model now, but I think there are still places you can get them. One thing to be aware of, you do have to hold the indicator out of the way when the screen retracts in and out. Because of that I have mine set to just stay out permanently

I have an ‘add-on’ track silencer that I fitted for most circuits which worked for most circuits. (Although I have finally just given in and changed the exhaust for a quieter one)

@@PNDalewhich silencer did you have bud? I’ve got a dB eater and another bigger one which I’ve not used yet. In worried about leaning with that one

@@CyberChr1s It’s basically a DIY one that I ‘designed’ myself using some universal bits. I did a post about it one one of the lotus forums. forums.thelotusforums.com/topic/115347-diy-track-exhaust-silencer-for-exige-380410/

@@PNDalenice! I’ve read that post before. If you ever consider selling it let me know :)

Thanks mate. The AIM dash records all the data. I then use software called racerender3 to turn it into the graphics and mix with the video

@@PNDale thanks, I'm using the dragy lap timer but haven't managed to get the data out of it yet, will work on that for my next track day 🤩

@@aleks_the_Great13 A lot of these things let you export the data as an excel type file. Most software can then use that

It’s a fantastic place. Driving a Lotus around there on a sunny day is Petrolhead heaven!

Sorry, I’ve only just noticed this message. For most tracks I have an add on silencer that I just attach when I get to the circuit. At Cadwell if you can squeeze through the static test there’s no drive by to worry about

Thank you, I appreciate the comment. I use a program called Racerender3 to combine the video files and to create the graphics overlay. It uses the exported AIM data in CSV format, and there are multiple graphics to choose from and edit.

Oh no - I see you have rpm - so I guess you get that from the obd port. Bluetooth link to mobile phone? Capture using racerender?

@@rtdgreg Ah, sorry. The AIM digital dash records all of the parameters, and it can send it to a laptop via wifi

Thanks mate. I still use Michelin CUP2 tyres which is what it was supplied with originally. Suspension wise, the alignment is standard at the back, but I’ve had a bit more camber put on the front, and a little bit of toe out for sharper turn in. I do firm up the damper settings when I get to the track.

Michelin Cup2 in standard 215 front and 285 rear sizes

Thanks for the comments. Sounds like you’ve had a nice selection of cars. I can’t remember the exact details of the VX, but it was a turbo that had been tuned to some level. It had been modified in other ways, so I’m not sure if it started off as a VXR. Yeah, our laps weren’t bad. I know mine has done a 1:18 with no traffic, but that was on knackered front tyres. I’d like to be in the 1:16’s when I go back next year really.

@@PNDale turns out I know the guy in the VX from back in the day 🤙

That vx is fast, considering the exigé pedigree, probably not stock 😂 good driving from both

What tyres are you on here Paul? Had the 410 had any suspension mods at this stage?

It is the OEM Lotus Exhaust. Completely standard.

It‘s wonderful

Hi. The cameras are all GoPros of different ages. (A Hero 9, 8 and 4). The telemetry all comes from the AIM digital dash that I fitted. I use Racerender3 software to put it all together on PC.