That confuses me a bit - why spend 12 months "getting to know your car" when you can do all that - and so much more - on the track in 1 or days?
Don't want this to come across the wrong way, but anyone who drives like you would on the track on a public road is being completely selfish and irresponsible. I deal with motor vehicle accident victims every day (CTP personal injury claims manager) and it changes the way you look at driving on the road.
That is not to say that I am a slow driver or anything, but I have explored the limits on the track (well, kinda getting towards them) and so I know my car a lot better for it.
And as for doing 180 in 3rd - firstly, silly doing that on the road, and then boasting about it on a public forum, and secondly, unless you have an auto, that is impossible (will do a touch under 170 in 3rd).
Not trying to kill your fun - that would be massively hypocritical of me - but honestly, get to know your car in a safe, legal and controlled environment. Then you will enjoy it so much more elsewhere.
Also, dont forget that in SA, we have an "at fault" system for CTP. Your at fault - your not covered by insurance.
So I expect to see you at the track very soon!
