Fast/Advanced driving courses?

CianRyan

I’ve a few quid courtesy of becoming another year older, add to that I have a set of coil overs that are due to be sold so with that money I’m trying to decide whether I should add to my cars capabilities or add to mine, my question though is outside of having an instructor sit in on a track day, does anyone (Mondello?) offer a training service?
Or will I just buy some new suspension and or tyres?

Cheers lads!

whomitconcerns

Er.. what?

Bigus

Rallyschool Ireland Monaghan, do a range of courses apart from rallying.

Esel

Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast.

dogmatix

I would suggest a training course. That way, when you finally get some more money and upgrade your motor you will have the skills to take advantage of your newly enhanced vehicle. Until then, your new skills will be beneficial for your current standard car.

I wish I had a few extra quid too. But then, don't we all.

mikeecho

OP what exactly do you have in mind ?
Rally skills, drifting, or safe driving. Ie road craft and car craft.

Road & Car craft would be a lot more beneficial in the real world.
That's the tyre type of training that's given to emergency services, it's not all about speed.
In fact, (high) speed is only a small part of it.

CianRyan

The rally school may be a good shout, ideally I’d like to have time in my own car (RX8) with an instructor.

Yeah, I’m looking to improve my car control at speed, translating weight through corners, adjusting under and over steer more instinctively.
I’d consider myself quite a good driver but I do think I could benefit from some professional advice.

Like has been said, I could buy a set of coilovers and super sticky rubber but that would only be compensation for lack of skill, where as some one else could already get more out of my car.

Bigus

CianRyan wrote: »

The rally school may be a good shout, ideally I’d like to have time in my own car (RX8) with an instructor.

Yeah, I’m looking to improve my car control at speed, translating weight through corners, adjusting under and over steer more instinctively.
I’d consider myself quite a good driver but I do think I could benefit from some professional advice.

Like has been said, I could buy a set of coilovers and super sticky rubber but that would only be compensation for lack of skill, where as some one else could already get more out of my car.

When you get back in your car after the rallyschool, it'll feel like a boaty Cadillac, with shot dampers:eek:, so a least you'll learn what way to go.

jelutong

Try the Institute of Advanced Motorists of Ireland. IAMI.

veetwin

https://drive2arrive.com/

Try ex Garda driving instructor Gerry Buckley.

mikeecho

veetwin wrote: »

https://drive2arrive.com/

Try ex Garda driving instructor Gerry Buckley.

I get the feeling that the OP is more interested in pure speed and cornering, rather than 'safely smoothly progressively and well'

CianRyan

Yeah, I’ve had a look at the above and I’d already be quite confindent in what they teach.
I’m thinking the Rally school and some track days to hone is what I’m after.

Basically a safe environment to push myself and the cars, I need to find the limits to know how far is far enough on road.

Henry Ford III

I'd suggest karting at a high level. Will teach you a lot about control.

The roads are a completely different kettle of fish,although track days can improve your everyday skills, dependent on your attitude.

CianRyan

Karting at a high level, I’d probably have to start at a low level first.
Last time I was in a kart I certainly wasn’t the fastest on track, feels very different to a road car though

Blitzkrieger

There's all sorts of different courses available. You could try racing, rallying, drifting, stunt driving, etc., but the two I'd recommend to you would be Advanced Driving or Track Day Training.

The IAM have a list of instructors around the country, and if you want to be safe on the road, it can help a lot. This should be first and foremost. You might also qualify for the Aviva Ignition scheme which is sorta the same thing but free (terms and conditions, etc.).

Mondello do driver training track days which sounds like what you're looking for :https://www.mondellopark.ie/car-track-day-training/ Not as expensive as I thought, but be aware that your insurance likely won't cover you for the day. If you bin it or somebody else totals your car, your insurance won't pay out.

I couldn't find it with a quick google, but there's a company out there that does race driver training at Mondello. They'll train you to get your license at different levels. Really expensive though.

For ****s and giggles check out http://stuntdriveireland.ie/ The basic course is a really fun way to spend a day and they offer longer/more advanced courses too.