did the Murcott training given to us by Mazda yesterday, 17th April, Sat. The course was at Murcott Centre (not really a centre but a part of university?) in Quaker's Hill.. very difficult to find the place.. the course consists of half the day in the room discussion about tires, brakes, ABS etc and other half actually trying out the ABS (in case of RX-8) and non-ABS braking for some others. =)
we had 3 RX-8s in all and compared to others cars RX-8 performed beautifully~

anyway, here are some pics for those that haven't been yet.

 

waiting for turns =)

 

Great pictures...keep it going!

 

pass through this gate

 

oops, I didn't realise someone was viewing this thread already =) thought I got an error with the break in pictures :D

here's a pic of another RX-8 in action.. black one's said to break better? :D heheh

 

the instructor gives us a feedback after every run... (or stop) :D

 

getting ready to brake.

 

and to a stop

 

and the last one, whew =)

 

nice one... I am sure you enjoy yourself. I think you would appreciate it more on the real track =)

 

yeah. would have been better if it was at Oran Park and we got to try a few hot laps :D
but Oran Park was only available during week days and not on weekends..

 

.....and even at Oran Park you get absolutely ZERO track time in the Level 1 course. I was fully prepared for this but it's still frustrating as hell! Otherwise I found the course to be professionally conducted, but VERY heavily focussed on braking aspects. Unlike BMW driver training, where even the basic course gives you some decent track time, it's obvious you need to progress a level or two upwards in Murcott before you get to do anything "fun"....

 

yeah... you should only go once. It is the same as of 10 years ago! Fun day away from work anyway

Taka