Hampton Downs

[Shaun]

You all need to get there ASAP, it really is an awsome track

[White trash]

It'll certainly be a shiload better when there's some pit coverage, a decent carpark and some place to watch from. Track looks abso-bloody-lutely wicked though.

[scracha]

My tuppenceworth.

Bumpy first corner for a new track. Downhill loads up the front big style and it feels like it tightens on the exit (probably just my bad lines)

T2/3 right left uphill flip gets a fair wiggle on the bars, don't fancy it without a damper.

T4 is somehow starting to ripple up already.

Downhill braking into T5..nuff said. Excellent.

Final turn is super awesome. It's gonna claim a few scalps on the exit.

There's so much grip it absolutely DESTROYS tyres.

Unlike Puke, it's fun on a wee bike.

Gonna be an impressive place once the full track, all the pits etc are ready.

These moaning about the $200 are bonkers.

[Quasievil]

I reckon its got alot of poorly thought out bits, lack of run off on the down hill left hander, front straight wall to close......no run off, a launching pad onto the front straight to help you get into the wall.
Not impressed considering the apparent level 4 design.

Already tar seeping out on one corner.

Pfft, I aint joining the consensus of popular opinion

[Marmoot]

I reckon its got alot of poorly thought out bits, lack of run off on the down hill left hander, front straight wall to close......no run off, a launching pad onto the front straight to help you get into the wall.
Not impressed considering the apparent level 4 design.

Already tar seeping out on one corner.

Funny I actually agree with this chap.

Plus the T2/T3 awesomeness will be gone in the Full Circuit configuration.

[scracha]

Funny I actually agree with this chap.

Plus the T2/T3 awesomeness will be gone in the Full Circuit configuration.

Hmm... I thought about how nasty it would be if someone lost the front end braking into T5's downhill. I imagine if the supers come here they'll have to address that.

Exit from final turn, they need to push first 20m of wall back about umm....20 meters. I imagine if the supe.......etc

Was not too stressed out about front straight wall due to it being parallel with the track but they could smooth it out so if you do glance off it you'll slide along it. At the moment there's bits sticking out...ouch.


Supidest shot of the day.

[Shaun]

Pussies! And you all ride on the road

[Shaun]

[QUOTE=scracha;1129528302]My tuppenceworth.


There's so much grip it absolutely DESTROYS tyres.


Only because your suspension is NOT set up to be ridden on high mechanical grip tracks

Take a look next time at the Rental track day bikes, all there tyres are going bad as well, WHY, Std suspension and a race track, DO not mix!!

[Drew]

Pussies! And you all ride on the road

Who was it crying about how dangerous Pukie was, and how he'd never ride there again for the lack of run off?

If you're gonna stir shit, be consistant for fuck sake!


Pfffffffffffffffffffft, living fucking legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shaun]

Who was it crying about how dangerous Pukie was, and how he'd never ride there again for the lack of run off?

If you're gonna stir shit, be consistant for fuck sake!


Pfffffffffffffffffffft, living fucking legend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks again DAD!



Hampton Downs IS 100 % Safer than PUKE!

[Quasievil]

Thanks again DAD!



Hampton Downs IS 100 % Safer than PUKE!

It would be................its new

[scracha]

Only because your suspension is NOT set up to be ridden on high mechanical grip tracks

Well I did come over and ask. To be fair, the talented Mr Taylor came over to twiddle with the compression on my forks which made a big difference. Mibby I got the wrong end of the stick but both he and Mr Shirrifs implied that regardless of suspender setup, the compound on my tyres was simply not going to last the distance and that was primarily due to the extra grap at the track compared to Manfeild.

[R6_kid:Me]

The questions hanging on everyones noses is - Does it smell?

I remember someone bitching about it being next to the landfill...

[Devil]

My tuppenceworth.

Bumpy first corner for a new track. Downhill loads up the front big style and it feels like it tightens on the exit (probably just my bad lines)

T2/3 right left uphill flip gets a fair wiggle on the bars, don't fancy it without a damper.

T4 is somehow starting to ripple up already.

Downhill braking into T5..nuff said. Excellent.

Final turn is super awesome. It's gonna claim a few scalps on the exit.

There's so much grip it absolutely DESTROYS tyres.

Unlike Puke, it's fun on a wee bike.

Gonna be an impressive place once the full track, all the pits etc are ready.

These moaning about the $200 are bonkers.

There is a small bump in T1 but nothing to be concerned about.

If you're getting a wiggle on through 2 and 3 can I suggest you lighten up on the bars a bit, it's smooth as silk through there. Rider input is the most likely cause.

T4, not sure what you're talking about here, can you be a bit more specific?
I have done the track inspections for the last 4 days and haven't noticed anything significant.

T5, yeah it's great fun. Re: The proximity of the walls - due to the approach speed I dont think it's that bad, but I wouldn't be surprised if they ended up getting moved back a little way. Would be cool if that happened.

Yes, T6 HAS claimed a few scalps

[Devil]

You all need to get there ASAP, it really is an awsome track

Glad you enjoyed it, you were getting along pretty quick out there. Next days are 18 and 19 Dec.
That classic bike looks neat!