VIC Motorsport 2011

[Peter Jones]

Just sorting out my race programme for the year. Here's what I know of so far.

No dates up for the 2011 Victorian Super Sprint Championship yet.

Calendars
http://www.ffcc.asn.au/pdf/Calendar.pdf
Holden Sporting Car Club of Victoria Inc. (http://www.holdenclub.com/Calendar.htm)
Volkswagen Club Victoria - Events (http://www.vwclub.com.au/events.php)
http://www.nissancarclub.org.au/Events/
http://www.piarc.com.au (http://www.piarc.com.au/)

Feb 13 FFCC Winton Sprint
Feb 13 PIARC Group5 Sprint Phillip Island
Feb 18-21 Portland VW Drags

March 18-20 Phillip Island Classic

April 17 FFCC/HSCCV Hillclimb Bryant Park

May 8 FFCC/HSCCV Sandown Sprint

June 26 FFCC/HSCCV Sandown Sprint

July 10 FFCC Winton Sprint
July 10 PIARC Group 5 Sprint Phillip Island.
July 24 NCCA Group 5 Sandown

August 6-7 Phillip Island 6 hour.

October 2 PIARC Group 5 Sprint Phillip Island
October 16 FFCC/HSCCV Hillclimb Bryant Park

November 1 FFCC/HsCCV/G5 Cup day Sprint Sandown
November 13 PIARC Group 5 Sprint Phillip Island

[Jarred]

I'm sure I'll make it out to watch a couple of your races again this year Pete, and with any luck, I might be in a few too.

Once the mk 3 is up to scratch, hopefully I'll hit a few winton fridays, and hopefully make it to a sprint or two towards the end of the year. (either PI or Sandown, or both maybe)

[Water Boy]

Ill hold ya to it Jarred.

I need to hit Sandown in my Mk3 only ever done it in Mum's GL or a slow gemeni!

[Jarred]

Fingers crossed, with good timetabling, I'll have fridays off from uni! (but even If I don't)

Oh, and you'll have to be there too woody, so I can copy your lines!

[Peter Jones]

The CAMS 2011 Victorian SuperSprint Championship!
Following the huge success of the event last year, we invite Entries for the 2011 Series.
Entries are open to all Club Level Track Cars, for example, cars that usually compete with AROCA, Ford 4,
MSCA, Maserati, HSV, Jaguar etc are all eligible - the classes are shown below.
Open to all CAMS Level 2S Licence Holders who are financial members of a CAMS Affiliated Club are eligible.
Round 1 Sandown Sunday April 24th
Round 2 Winton Sunday July 10th
Round 3 Phillip Island Sunday August 21st
Round 1 Entries and Supplementary Regulations can be found here:
http://www.vssc.org.au/ (http://www.vssc.org.au/)

or Email Enquiries to:
mailto:markrae@ezitag.com.au (markrae@ezitag.com.au)
Classes: (******* see note below)
- Standard Road Cars
- Modified Production Cars
- Unlimited Modified Production Cars
- Clubman Style Cars
- Kit Cars, Open Wheelers & Others

[Tim]

Phillip island classic is on today dont forget! Ill be down there with a mate

[GoLfMan]

Ill be doing a few days at Broadford on my Motorbike, but I'll come and watch you go around Pete, Woody or Jarred :)

Wouldn't mind getting my MA licence so I can ride at winton on Fridays!

[Peter Jones]

Just signed up for the next 2 events and they're back to back weekends.

Next Sunday is a Group5 Hill Climb out at Haunted Hills.

http://www.ffcc.asn.au/Entry_Forms/M...IMB%202011.pdf (http://www.ffcc.asn.au/Entry_Forms/MOE%20HILLCLIMB%202011.pdf)

Following Sunday is round 1 of The Victorian Super Sprint Championship at Sandown.

2011 Victorian SuperSprint Championship - VSSC (http://www.vssc.org.au/Index.htm)

[Driven Threads]

I'm doing a circuit familarisation day at Phillip Island on the 30th of April. :)

[Peter Jones]

I'm doing a circuit familarisation day at Phillip Island on the 30th of April. :)

Excellent - PI is a great track.

Be sure to take advantage of having in instructor in the car.

[Driven Threads]

Yeah...I did one in feb and benefitted greatly from watching one of the pros drive my car.

So much to learn still.

[dave_r]

Good thread, I definitely want to try out Winton or PI at some point later in the year.
Hitting Sandown for the first time in the R on Thursday as an instructor/education type day which should be good fun!

[adzy]

Winton is awesome Dave, you must try it ASAP :D Sandown in comparison is majorly boring! You have to think about late apex's and a double apex, you have to be much more proggresive on the brake pedal in some points also... more gentle inputs required when on the limit due to the technical layout, love it :D

[kaanage]

Wait until you get to the Island, Adzy - it's raises the bar to a whole other level :)

Another event is the 2011 Alfa Club Winton 6 hr on 15 and 16 October 2011.

One day, I'd love to put a 6 hour team together with a hotted up PD Polo. Given that my (fairly stock) Polo used under 12l/100km at the recent Winton track day, despite my best efforts to flog it, it'd be a pretty good endurance racer due to the smaller number of pit stops vs a (obviously faster) petrol engined car.

[Water Boy]

PI July 1st.

[adzy]

Wait until you get to the Island, Adzy - it's raises the bar to a whole other level :)

Another event is the 2011 Alfa Club Winton 6 hr on 15 and 16 October 2011.

One day, I'd love to put a 6 hour team together with a hotted up PD Polo. Given that my (fairly stock) Polo used under 12l/100km at the recent Winton track day, despite my best efforts to flog it, it'd be a pretty good endurance racer due to the smaller number of pit stops vs a (obviously faster) petrol engined car. I am sooo hanging for the island! Sick of walking around the track after GP's and drooling over the sweeping layout of it :D


PI July 1st. Realy? I joined PIARC but have never recieved email, newsletter... anything, I will check the website for this :D :D

[adzy]

PI July 1st. There is a sprint on the 8th, whats on the 1st bro? Where can i find details. Cheers

[Water Boy]

Sorry you are correct ill be there in the 9th for the circuit day.

Id rather pay less and get more track time on the Saturday then get timed on the Sunday with less laps and more ego's...

[adzy]

Sweet. I better suss out my cash situation

[kaanage]

It's only $10 more for the Sunday and you can tell how your lines are working with timing. But you can do that too if get someone to come along and take times.

Some of us will be going up to Winton on the 10th to run the 2nd round of the Victorian SuperSprint Championship (and stroke our egos :P)

[Water Boy]

It's only $10 more for the Sunday and you can tell how your lines are working with timing. But you can do that too if get someone to come along and take times.

If ya want seat time which m sure most of your do Saturday is hard to beat. Its relaxed yet professional, heaps of seat time and well run.


SaturdayHas been allotted as a circuit familiarisation/driver training day where advice from racing drivers will be available for
those who require it, or competitors may go out an learn the circuit on their own. Competitors will be allowed a
substantial time on the track (We would expect approximately 1 hour of track time in the form of a number of 15-30
minute sessions). The entry fee for Saturday is $190.00 (Entries before 04/07/11 $170.00).

[dave_r]

Adzy, Winton is on the to go list, but I still haven't decided what to do my front rotors (another set of OEM's, DBA's etc). Chasing prices and getting feedback but so far another set of OEM rotors looks like the best option along with a modification of my right foot and brain!

Will leave PI until I've got a few more days under my belt. Sandown is convenient given the location though so I can see myself being there a couple times a year without question.

It's a shame that this area of the forum isn't so much busier. These cars are fantastic fun out on the track and I'm with the others, avoiding the timed days to just get out there enjoy yourself with no ego pressure is a great day out.

[Jarred]

9th at PI!

I want in!

[Peter Jones]

I'll be running at Sandown on June 26 and then July 10 at Winton for round 2 of the VSSC series.

[Driven Threads]

I've entered into the VSCC round 2 at Winton on the 10th as well.

[adzy]

Adzy, Winton is on the to go list, but I still haven't decided what to do my front rotors (another set of OEM's, DBA's etc). Chasing prices and getting feedback but so far another set of OEM rotors looks like the best option along with a modification of my right foot and brain!

Will leave PI until I've got a few more days under my belt. Sandown is convenient given the location though so I can see myself being there a couple times a year without question.

It's a shame that this area of the forum isn't so much busier. These cars are fantastic fun out on the track and I'm with the others, avoiding the timed days to just get out there enjoy yourself with no ego pressure is a great day out.

IMO it would be a better option to go a DBA Street or 4000 series slotted rotor as they are made from a stiffer steel than the OEM's and the slots help with clearing hot gasses and dust etc. the ventilation is also more efficient than OEM and price almost the same ;D but up to you.

It is a shame but hopefully I will be atending many more events going forward and Dave, you cant go wrong with a Golf R as when you get into trouble the car drives itself :emo_baghead:

[adzy]

I've entered into the VSCC round 2 at Winton on the 10th as well.

Yuo done a decent lap time on Sandown Paul...I will have to enter each round next year :D I need to sort out an extinguisher and seccondary bonnet fixing true?

[dave_r]

IMO it would be a better option to go a DBA Street or 4000 series slotted rotor as they are made from a stiffer steel than the OEM's
Yeah I'm doing plenty of reading and research at the moment. Getting a lot of mixed info but I think I'll take a punt on the 4000's as they appear to be the same cost as the OEMs almost.


you cant go wrong with a Golf R as when you get into trouble the car drives itself :emo_baghead:
I'll take all the help I can get :D


I need to sort out an extinguisher
Ah good reminder. I'd better get a bracket made up for one of them.

[kaanage]

I will have to enter each round next year :D I need to sort out an extinguisher and seccondary bonnet fixing true?
Yep. It's not hard - we can help with these at the next track day we see you.

[adzy]

Oath Dave! Grab the 4000's and they look pretty too ;)

Cheers Greg :D Legend.. any events coming up we will have to spread the word as the more the merrier!!

[dave_r]

Shopping as we speak :)

[adzy]

Nice! Dont tell me Costco have slotted discs now

[dave_r]

LOL that would be awesome! I'd buy a 10 pack for sure.

Just waiting on some pricing to come back for the DBA/Ferrodo combo. Debating about whether or not I pull the trigger on the H&R sways and W-ALK now or leave it as is for a bit. Should fix my hack driving style before trying to change the car!

[adzy]

You know you want to pull that trigger... they are great mods and you will only enjoy your driving so much more

[kaanage]

Debating about whether or not I pull the trigger on the H&R sways and W-ALK now or leave it as is for a bit. Should fix my hack driving style before trying to change the car!

:thumbup: Use track days to work out where you need to allocate/prioritise your update funds

[dave_r]

The sways and W-ALK will be good BFYB mods but no hurry.

Anyway not looking good for Winton on the 10th though, ordered my rotors/pads last night but don't expect to have them for at least 2 weeks then need to find time to fit them :(

[adzy]

Where you getting brake fade at Sandown?

[dave_r]

Where you getting brake fade at Sandown?
No they worked pretty good until the later part of the day once I'd put way too much heat through the rotors and developed a lovely vibration. I know they don't "warp" but whatever they do technically, they were farked. Had to have them machined 3 times to get an even surface to stop the vibration. Have a lovely squeal when braking slowly in traffic now.

The dust covers behind the rotors will get removed when the new ones go on and my braking/driving method will be altered slightly.

[adzy]

No they worked pretty good until the later part of the day once I'd put way too much heat through the rotors and developed a lovely vibration. I know they don't "warp" but whatever they do technically, they were farked. Had to have them machined 3 times to get an even surface to stop the vibration. Have a lovely squeal when braking slowly in traffic now.

The dust covers behind the rotors will get removed when the new ones go on and my braking/driving method will be altered slightly.
I have the same thing after Winton but only slight. I notice a tiny vibration when braking now due to the punishment the new discs and pads received, I bedded them in properly as well... guess it's expected when tracking the daily driver :glasses:

[kaanage]

My front rotors are pretty scoured but they're still straight so I'm going to leave them until after the July Winton day (they may be rather more beaten up with the extra grip from the semi-slicks).

[vwthunder]

My front rotors are pretty scoured but they're still straight so I'm going to leave them until after the July Winton day (they may be rather more beaten up with the extra grip from the semi-slicks).

When is the next winton day, it the the one that is on the same day as the Island?

[kaanage]

Yeah, the same weekend but the track intro day is on the Saturday while they are holding a PIARC sprint on Sunday (same as Winton VSSC). I'm pulling my Winton entry - the flu has left me as the living dead for now & I have no idea when I will recover.

[Peter Jones]

Here's some pics and video from the FFCC vs HSCCV (& G5) Sprints at Sandown on Sunday.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDsRwzZq0io

[vwthunder]

As much as I dont like commodores, got to love that black Monaro, i see the number plate is something 427, bloody quick

[dave_r]

Getting a piece made up to hold the fire extinguisher in front of the passenger seat using the seat rail bolts but have to go buy the fire extinguisher first. I know it needs to use a metal bracket but Supercheap has 750g and 1kg ones.

SCA Fire Extinguisher - 1kg, Home & Vehicle, Metal Mounting Bracket - Supercheap Auto Australia (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/SCA-Fire-Extinguisher-1kg-Home-Vehicle-Metal-Mounting-Bracket.aspx?pid=128750#Description)
Fire Box Fire Extinguisher - 750g - Supercheap Auto Australia (http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/online-store/products/Fire-Box-Fire-Extinguisher-750g.aspx?pid=223605#Description)

My brake bits shipped out yesterday apparently so might be able to get onboard sooner! Just gotta decide what club I'm gonna join.

[Peter Jones]

Minimum size of extinguisher is 900 grams.

CAMS schedule H refers.

http://www.camsmanual.com.au/pdf/10_gen_req/GQ09_Schedule_H_Q211-2.pdf

Applicable Australian Standards are also listed.

[kaanage]

We could have a "Basic track day prep" meeting sometime where the old hands can guide the newbies on exactly what's needed and how to most easily do it.

[dave_r]

Thanks Pete, that narrows it down nicely.

A stickied post in this forum would be a good start :)

Emptying car of crap
Checking pressures, brakes, oil, general stuff
Tape/Contact headlights (still a requirement?)
Fit tow hooks?
Battery position sticker
Secondary bonnet retention mechanism

[kaanage]

Making your list is pretty straightforward.

I was more thinking about showing what is involved in implementing things like the secondary bonnet retention system, fire extringuisher brackets, even help on rear seat removal.

[dave_r]

Yeah I meant the list as a start and then the hands on stuff afterwards just so people had the basic concepts to get everyone on the same page :)

[Peter Jones]

Yeah, it's on my list of things to do. There's a lot of the info already in my wreck to race thread where I was getting heaps of questions on the subject.

Just need to pull it all together when I've got a minute.

Everything is in here CAMS Online Manual of Motor Sport (http://www.camsmanual.com.au/) but it can be a bit confusing to the uninitiated.

[adzy]

We could have a "Basic track day prep" meeting sometime where the old hands can guide the newbies on exactly what's needed and how to most easily do it.

I like that idea!

[Peter Jones]

Or you could just go to a race meeting and see the process first hand.

Follow a car through the pits and ask the scrutineers what they're looking for.

[Water Boy]

Looks like im guna have to pack the wets for Saturday at the Island.

[adzy]

Scary! Have fun

[kaanage]

Looks like im guna have to pack the wets for Saturday at the Island.
What wet tyres do you use?

I'm thinking of going up to Winton for the Tampered M/S track day on the 24th of July (Sunday) since I won't be up for the VSSC this weekend. Then I can trash the other pair of OE tyres before I fit my semi-slicks. :D

[adzy]

What wet tyres do you use?

I'm thinking of going up to Winton for the Tampered M/S track day on the 24th of July (Sunday) since I won't be up for the VSSC this weekend. Then I can trash the other pair of OE tyres before I fit my semi-slicks. :D

I am thinking of going to this track day as well.... not sure though yet.
I have heard great things about these V70A's ...Kumho V70a - tyre reviews, the online tyre guide (http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Kumho/V70a.htm)

[Water Boy]

What wet tyres do you use?

I'm thinking of going up to Winton for the Tampered M/S track day on the 24th of July (Sunday) since I won't be up for the VSSC this weekend. Then I can trash the other pair of OE tyres before I fit my semi-slicks. :D

Have some old Bridestones that I yonked of the olman!

[kaanage]

What model/pattern are they? Are they really soft and spongy?

[Water Boy]

What model/pattern are they? Are they really soft and spongy?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/04/rimss1009-1.jpg

[kaanage]

Sweet! They look like the equivalent of the Toyo R1R or Falken RT215


I am thinking of going to this track day as well.... not sure though yet.

I have heard great things about these V70A's ...Kumho V70a - tyre reviews, the online tyre guide (http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Kumho/V70a.htm)
I am definitely doing this day (24th July @ Winton) - it'd be great to see you there too (flying past me).

Those Kuhmo's do seem to be highly rated. Do you have another set of rims to use as daily drive/transport?

[adzy]

Sweet! They look like the equivalent of the Toyo R1R or Falken RT215


I am definitely doing this day (24th July @ Winton) - it'd be great to see you there too (flying past me).

Those Kuhmo's do seem to be highly rated. Do you have another set of rims to use as daily drive/transport? I use my enkeis every day, wouldn't mind some 18s or 19s for daily though I'm thinking... would love the classic BBS RS look on my MKV too:cookie:

[Peter Jones]

All packed up and headed off to Winton soon.

See you there tomorrow.

[kaanage]

The CAMS 2011 Victorian SuperSprint Championship!
Round 3 Phillip Island Sunday August 21st

Anyone know when the entry forms for this will be posted up? It's getting close..

[dave_r]

WRX club is there the day before if you're interested.
Impreza WRX Club Inc. Forum • View topic - Philip Island Event 5 Entry List (http://www.wrx.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=70436)

I want to go but already committed to a DECA the week after and Sandown mid next month so not sure the wallet can take another weekend lol

[kaanage]

The CAMS 2011 Victorian SuperSprint Championship!
Round 3 Phillip Island Sunday August 21st
Anyone know when the entry forms for this will be posted up? It's getting close..
Here it is (https://www.msca.net.au/content/downloads/VSSC_Phillip_Island_August_21st_2011_Entry_Form.do c)on the MSCA site (still not up on the VSSC site yet)

[Peter Jones]

Round 3 of the VSSC this weekend at Phillip Island. I'm entered and I got confirmation last night.

I'm car 91 and I'm running in group 4

[kaanage]

I'm aboard too :cool46:

[Peter Jones]

I'm aboard too :cool46:

Cool, You and Paul are in the same group (6) I'll be able to watch Polo vs R32.

[kaanage]

Only on the 1st lap - after that you'll need eyes in the back of your head see to both of us as Paul will be MILES ahead :rolleyes:

[Peter Jones]

Great day today guys, good to catch up.

Jodie got some great shots, we'll post up photo and videos over the next few days.

Official times are up on the Natsoft site. NATSOFT Race Result (http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?21/08/2011.PHIL.Q1.I)

New PB for me, knocked another 4 seconds off with a 2:04:4709

pauld 2:05.5833

Kaanage 2:11.684 (Polo TDI!)

[kaanage]

Thanks for all the advice today, Peter and it was great to meet you and Jodie and your friends with the 120Y (I'm a shocker with names).

I'm a bit disappointed that I couldn't get under 2:10, given the perfect conditions, but then I shouldn't expect miracles:rolleyes:

Can't wait to see the pics and videos

[Peter Jones]

Maximum style points go to kaanage for living up to his name and shredding up a new advan :3gears:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/P1140258-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/P1140260-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/P1140261-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/P1140262-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/08/P1140263-1.jpg

No damage to car or driver thankfully. Not sure what caused it. Greg can tell the rest of the story.

[Peter Jones]

Thanks for all the advice today, Peter and it was great to meet you and Jodie and your friends with the 120Y (I'm a shocker with names).

I'm a bit disappointed that I couldn't get under 2:10, given the perfect conditions, but then I shouldn't expect miracles:rolleyes:

Can't wait to see the pics and videos

Happy to help, The 120Y people are Aaron and Laticia.

I think I need new headers! The back firing's getting worse!

[Jarred]

congrats on the new PB pete.

(I look forward to challenging it next year! :D )

[Peter Jones]

A few photos from the day.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1267/22836385.jpg

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[Peter Jones]

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[Peter Jones]

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[kaanage]

Thanks for putting up the pics, Pete - they really highlight the loving care that I take of my car :P

living up to his name and shredding up a new advan

No damage to car or driver thankfully. Not sure what caused it. Greg can tell the rest of the story.
The tyre (only the driver's side front) developed a slow leak somewhere between turn 1 and GIO as I 1st noticed the front end pushing a bit through GIO, so I missed the apex by a couple of feet.
At Siberia, it pushed more (missed the apex again) and seemed to spin up a bit on exit with a bit of vibration through the steering wheel.
Up over Lukey heights, the understeer got really bad and the vibration was quite noticable as I crested the hill.
Out of MG, I deliberately pointed the car more than usual and clipped the apex fairly hard at turn 11 to try and fight the understeer - at this stage the vibration was getting pretty bad and the car still understeered on to the rumble strip on the exit.
On turn in into turn 12, the vibration was blurring my vision and at the apex, it felt like the wheel was about to fall off.
Fearing the worst, I backed right off down the straight and noticed some smoke coming from the driver front wheel arch area. The steering wheel was still vibrating badly and the car was now pulling to right so I pulled off just after the pit exit.

All in all, a destroyed tyre was a relief vs what I though it might have been. 2:30 wasn't too bad a lap time in retrospect.


I think I need new headers! The back firing's getting worse!
Definitely - it went from sounding like a 22 to a shotgun as the day went on!

[Peter Jones]

Trackside videos from PI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gEK9dLjtjM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oWtOiDm7oE

[kaanage]

Great work by Jodie!!

but it makes the poor little Pod look REALLY slow.

[Peter Jones]

Final 2011 VSSC results are in.

http://www.victorianspeedevents.org/2011 VSSC FINALCLASS RESULTS.xls

Congrats to Paul (pauld ) 2nd in Standard 3000cc - 5000cc class and 19th overall. (Mk4 R32)

Also to Greg (kaanage) 3rd in Standard class 2501cc - 3000cc class and 87th overall (MK5 TDI Polo)

and my strategy of turning up to all the races paid off

Peter Jones - 1st in modified under 2000cc 25th overall. (MK1 2.0 8v)

Hope to see some more VW's out there next year.

Well done guys!







(http://www.victorianspeedevents.org/2011 VSSC FINALCLASS RESULTS.xls)

[Jarred]

yay, well done Pete!

Great job.

Hopefully you'll have some more competition next year! :D

[adzy]

Well done boys, wish I was running :(

[kaanage]

What's stopping you, Adzy? You were putting down awesome lap times up at Winton.


Final 2011 VSSC results are in.

Funny how the VSSC site never got the 3rd round entry form out let alone the Round 3 and overall series results.

I could claim to be 2nd in class for the series since 3 of us were tied on equal points (only a Porsche turned up for more than one round in this class). Or I could be listed as 4th (me being ranked in front of Phil Buggee is just preposterous).

[adzy]

What's stopping you, Adzy? You were putting down awesome lap times up at Winton.


Funny how the VSSC site never got the 3rd round entry form out let alone the Round 3 and overall series results.

I could claim to be 2nd in class for the series since 3 of us were tied on equal points (only a Porsche turned up for more than one round in this class). Or I could be listed as 4th (me being ranked in front of Phil Buggee is just preposterous).

Cheers mate, only thing stopping me is a fire extinguisher braket and me being a tight ass with money lately. I know if I start hitting them events I will burn more cash.

[adzy]

What's stopping you, Adzy? You were putting down awesome lap times up at Winton.


Funny how the VSSC site never got the 3rd round entry form out let alone the Round 3 and overall series results.

I could claim to be 2nd in class for the series since 3 of us were tied on equal points (only a Porsche turned up for more than one round in this class). Or I could be listed as 4th (me being ranked in front of Phil Buggee is just preposterous).

Cheers mate, only thing stopping me is a fire extinguisher braket and me being a tight ass with money lately. I know if I start hitting them events I will burn more cash.

[kaanage]

Come up to Winton again on the 24th and I'll show you how I've setup my fire extinguisher bracket so it's easy to remove the extinguisher.
Can't help you on the money side, though:rolleyes:

[adzy]

Come up to Winton again on the 24th and I'll show you how I've setup my fire extinguisher bracket so it's easy to remove the extinguisher.
Can't help you on the money side, though:rolleyes:

Getting one made up soon through a mate, once I do that Kaanage can sponsor me!

[poli84]

Don't suppose anyone is running at Sandown on the 24th with the WRX club?
So far I know of me and another member of ozAudi will be running our S3s.

[adzy]

Don't suppose anyone is runing at Sandown on the 24th with the WRX club?
So far I know of me and another member of ozAudi will be running our S3s.
I will be running there this thursday with oneal events.. How much does it cost through the WRX club mate? And do you get timing gear?

[poli84]

I will be running there this thursday with oneal events.. How much does it cost through the WRX club mate? And do you get timing gear?

It's $190.
You need to be a member of a car club (Club Audi Vic for me) and have a CAMS L2S.
Yeah, timing gear is all included from Natsoft.

Would be nice to have some other VAG cars out there.

[adzy]

It's $190.
You need to be a member of a car club (Club Audi Vic for me) and have a CAMS L2S.
Yeah, timing gear is all included from Natsoft.

Would be nice to have some other VAG cars out there.
Sweet, I'm a member of PIARC... never hear boo out of them though. Cheers mate

[Peter Jones]

I've just sent off my entry for the PIARC / Group 5 Sprint next Sunday.

Phillip Island Auto Racing Club (http://www.piarc.com.au/)

If the weather's good I'll be trying to crack the 2 minute barrier. Previous best is 2:04

I've got some work to do though. The manifold hasn't come back from the platers yet and the carbs have to be re fitted when it does.

Pete

[kaanage]

If they'd sent out the entry forms earlier, then I'd have entered this too but I used up my leave pass at Winton, yesterday:rolleyes:
Best of luck, Peter

[Water Boy]

Ill be at Phillip Island on Saturday in the Mk3. Dad will be there instructing...

[Water Boy]

First 2 sessions today at th Island felt like I was driving on ice. It was so slippery, I was taking it so easy yet still had a few spins. In the arvo things dried up but the track was still so cold.

[Peter Jones]

Just sent off the entry form for Haunted Hills in a couple of weeks.

Sunday 16 October. Plenty of time to get your entries in, it's a fantastic track!

Australian Hill Climb Championships are being held there two weekends following, I'm going to go out there to watch.

FFCC Sprints, Rally, Autocross, Motorkhana (http://www.ffcc.asn.au/)

Gippsland Car Club (http://www.gippslandcarclub.com.au/)

[kaanage]

Arrgghhhh!!!! Same day as the MotoGP (good support race for the last 125GP at the Island). Otherwise, I'd love to try a hillclimb.

Will you be doing the November PIARC sprint, Peter?






First 2 sessions today at th Island felt like I was driving on ice. It was so slippery, I was taking it so easy yet still had a few spins. In the arvo things dried up but the track was still so cold.
It's actually better when it rains hard at the Island - moist => greasy.

[Peter Jones]

Arrgghhhh!!!! Same day as the MotoGP (good support race for the last 125GP at the Island). Otherwise, I'd love to try a hillclimb.

Will you be doing the November PIARC sprint, Peter?

Unlikely, planning on the Cup Day sprint at Sandown.

[kaanage]

Did you really manage a 1:56:42????:eek:
That's a massive improvement.

[Peter Jones]

NAh, the Natsoft results are wrong.

My results are tranposed with Steve Jones who was running in the OLT session.

For reasons unknown they gave us both number 17 and somehow swapped our transponder numbers too.

[Water Boy]

Saturday November 12th Phillp Island PIARC track day. Be there...

[adzy]

Saturday November 12th Phillp Island PIARC track day. Be there... I must be there! Need to get me a extinguisher braket quick smart

[Water Boy]

Check out Revolution racegear or even Bunnings. I know my mate got one from a safety shop that passes Cams specs with flying colours.

[GoLfMan]

Saturday November 12th Phillp Island PIARC track day. Be there...
What do I have to do to get my CAMS licence in time to do this day?

[poli84]

Hmmm this is very tempting.

What day will you guys be doing, Sat or Sunday?

As i have never run Phillip Island before, i was thinking I might do Saturday to learn the track.

[poli84]

What do I have to do to get my CAMS licence in time to do this day?

Just apply and they should be able to issue you a temporary licence that can be used on the day.
Send them an email first if you are worried but shouldn't be an issue.

[kaanage]

I'm pretty sure the PIARC events are members only - it's one of the cheaper clubs (only $60).

GoLfMan, you can apply for your licence at the CAMS office in Caulfied as soon as you have proof of club membership. We can continue our drag race down Gardener Straight :D

[GoLfMan]

I'm pretty sure the PIARC events are members only - it's one of the cheaper clubs (only $60).

GoLfMan, you can apply for your licence at the CAMS office in Caulfied as soon as you have proof of club membership. We can continue our drag race down Gardener Straight :D
Sounds good to me :D

[Water Boy]

PIARC days are welcome to all. (Dont have to be a member just cams licence)

Saturday is the day to be there if you want seat time.

[GoLfMan]

PIARC days are welcome to all. (Dont have to be a member just cams licence)

Saturday is the day to be there if you want seat time.
no matter, just emailed off my PIARC membership form and sent in the money :D

[Peter Jones]

Off to Sandown tomorrow for the Cup Day sprint.

[kaanage]

Sounds good to me :D
I just hope my car is fixed by then :(

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Saturday November 12th Phillp Island PIARC track day. Be there...

So who is going to do this track day? I'm thinking of bailing given weather/time/exhaustion...

[GoLfMan]

Im all go. Tommorrow will raise the suspension a bit (shock horror) and sort out a fire extinguisher. How did you mount yours Greg?

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So who is going to do this track day? I'm thinking of bailing given weather/time/exhaustion...
I am hopefully! If its raining, there is no way Im running

[adzy]

Give it hell boys! Save some rubber for winton in december!

[kaanage]

sort out a fire extinguisher. How did you mount yours Greg?
I have a piece of 3mm x 25mm aluminium strip under my passenger seat rails, bolted through the front mounts. It is bent so that the seat movement and underseat drawer is not blocked. It also has 2 6mm holes drilled in it and these are where I bolt a 90 degree extrusion of aluminium which has the fire extinguisher mount screwed on to it.

It's much simpler to show you than to describe (I haven't taken any decent pics of it but here is a crappy one).

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/10/extingJPG-1.jpg


I am hopefully! If its raining, there is no way Im running
Can you drive down and enter on the day for these Saturday intro days??

[thestu]

no matter, just emailed off my PIARC membership form and sent in the money :D

+1

But I need a race car :( lol

[GoLfMan]

Can you drive down and enter on the day for these Saturday intro days??
I believe so, thats what I'm doing.

[kaanage]

I believe so, thats what I'm doing.
Water Boy, can you confirm that this can be done?

Maybe a few of us can roll down together early in the morning (need time to swap my wheels over at the track).

[Water Boy]

100% you can enter on the day.

[GoLfMan]

Water Boy, can you confirm that this can be done?

Maybe a few of us can roll down together early in the morning (need time to swap my wheels over at the track).
yeh I'm going to run the wheels down there to take the top layer off them. Need to get a fire extinguisher tomorrow and mount that up, also raise the front end a smidge.

Sounds good to me Greg, can spend Friday night getting prepped

[Buller_Scott]

when are youse guys going? can i chime in?

or do youse want me to chime out? hahaha LATE 90'S ENGLISH FTW!!!!!

[Jarred]

i'll be heading down for a gander.....

[kaanage]

yeh I'm going to run the wheels down there to take the top layer off them.
If you're breaking in a set of semi-slicks, have a THOROUGH look over them for any objects you may have picked up on the drive down when you get to the track (like jack the car up and spin the wheels while checking the tread). You don't want to trash a brand new tyre like I did (see page 8 of this thread)


Sounds good to me Greg, can spend Friday night getting prepped
I'd like to get to the track by 8am so leave from somewhere around Brandon Park at 6:30am if anyone else wants to be up that early.


when are youse guys going? can i chime in?

or do youse want me to chime out? hahaha LATE 90'S ENGLISH FTW!!!!!
Always glad to have you along, Scotty. I may get you to do some timing for me if you can be bothered.

[Buller_Scott]

leave from somewhere around Brandon Park at 6:30am if anyone else wants to be up that early.


Always glad to have you along, Scotty. I may get you to do some timing for me if you can be bothered.

i'll be up that early :D

you bet, greg - i'll gladly do some timing on the trusty iphone.

read the deets earlier on in the thread, but just to confirm - this saturday morning, philip island (not winton). im retarded but i cant have got THIS wrong.

yeah.... i'll come for sure.

just one thing - i'll be useless in terms of helping people as my lumbar disc herniation is playing up again - been incapacitated all week, high on painkillers so no lifting / bending over for me (←←← DONT!!!!!!!!!)

[GoLfMan]

They aren't a new set of semis by any means. This will be their last track day, might drive down on my road wheels and just change over when I get there

Got to get a fire extinguisher today and hope like hell my CAMS licence comes in.... :D

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Semi Slicks washed and ready, fire extinguisher bought (mount it tomorrow), filled up with premo sniff, control arms are close enough to level for me not to adjust suspension height. Win. Im excited

[Driven Threads]

Have fun guys! Weather is looking tops!

Wish I could go but unfortunately I have work to do.



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[Water Boy]

Im leaving Heathmont at 6:30am.

I have wheels fiited, extinguisher mounted, cars cleaned, fluids checked, helmet tools etc.

My Dad is bringing down an L34 torona that is off its nut. Hello...

[FLAUNTT]

Simon is bringing his Audi 80 Quattro down for some laps Waterboy.

[GoLfMan]

Im leaving Heathmont at 6:30am.

I have wheels fiited, extinguisher mounted, cars cleaned, fluids checked, helmet tools etc.

My Dad is bringing down an L34 torona that is off its nut. Hello...
Ill mount my wheels and fire extinguisher tonight and meet you at yours at 6:30am

[kaanage]

How did it go today, guys?
From the weather, I missed out on one helluva great day :(

[Water Boy]

Epic day....

[GoLfMan]

How did it go today, guys?
From the weather, I missed out on one helluva great day :(
you sure did. Faaarr out it truly was epic :D

[kaanage]

Get any times for the oiler?

[GoLfMan]

Get any times for the oiler?
sadly not, no one was timing

[Water Boy]

Iv done countless tracdays at PI but this was special as Josh finally grew a set and came along. Matt, Jarred and Van came for a gander. Thanks...

Pretty awsome day, epic weather and good fun. So many mega $$$ cars but I dont think they had any more fun than I did.

Some photos:

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/312668_10150929701000725_513475724_21813734_137512 7764_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/310435_10150929715165725_513475724_21813822_211695 8355_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377305_10150929781055725_513475724_21814083_157158 0114_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388631_10150929850675725_513475724_21814474_139239 4920_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/297902_10150929819980725_513475724_21814285_145201 6456_n.jpg

Oh and thanks fella's for coming down to turn 1 while I threw some flags at superkarts.

[GoLfMan]

had an awesome day, still buzzing from it.

Two of my semi's de-laminated, but apart from that, nothing else went wrong with any of the cars. Thanks to the boys for coming down and for PI for actually turning out a day that stayed sunny for its entirety. Had a blast jousting with Woody and a few of the other cars with similar pace.

Just for the record, thats me after over taking the MR2, and Woody just about to pip him. Also the Datto was getting done up the inside on turn one, not me getting overtaken by him! :cookie:

Can't wait for the next one, still smiling, the tractor went well!

[Buller_Scott]

nice work fellas!

[adzy]

Awesome! Must have been the one day per year that PI has good weather.... any more pics gents?

[kaanage]

Amazingly, I've been down there twice this year (once spectating, once driving) and both were fabulous days - I also remember the Island as being a venuw with howling wind and driving rain...

Gutted that that couldn't make this one as I really wanted to see how my Pod goes vs Josh's :( - and I don't think I can get out and play for the rest of this year, either :cry:

[Driven Threads]

Looks like a great day was had. I love PI!

I'm looking forward to hitting the track again next year. I'm not doing any more this year either.

[Water Boy]

This is the L34 Dad drove for the day:

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2011/11/DSC084031-1.jpg

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