RAC Track day 2/7

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Hey all,

In line with discussion on the other thread this is the thread dedicated to the track day.

What: 2.5 hrs track racing
When: 23rd of June
Where: RAC track (near the airport) Venue information | RAC Driving Centre | Defensive driving, 4WD, truck, forklift, towing, and motorcycle courses available (http://rac.com.au/Motoring/Driving-centre/Venue-information-and-maps.aspx)

Info:
So as far as i know here the info
Number of people: 12
Cost: $600 in total (therefore $50 each)
Includes both skid pan and track.

I will find out more details shortly. This is mainly to see if the interest is there and to sort out the bugs. So feel free to ask a question and i can make sure to include it when i ring them. I will try and see if the 12 people is just on the track or if we can have more.

The way i plan to run the booking and payment system is to have almost a first come first serve. In the first few weeks before all the details are sorted ill add everyone's name in a list. From there when everything good to go I will ask the first 12 people for their deposit or share of the costs which once paid will guarantee them the spot. 2 or so weeks after that first stage ill open up any free spots (people who haven't paid) to those in order of the list.

Hopefully that makes sense above. If you guys aren't comfortable with that arrangement let me know, it just stops people taking spots and ditching at the last second.

Also if you said you will come in the other thread just reaffirm it in here so everyone knows and doesn't call shenanigans.



Number
Name
Paid
Car


1
Back Door Shenanigans (Luke)
Sure has.....
Vw Bora


2
Balkanac
Paid
mk4 R32


3
Bucko
Paid
E36 m3


4
Racer 88
Paid
Golf R


5
Gareth
Paid
RS4


6
Peteaussi

MkV R32


7
Geoff (pending clutch)
Paid
Mk4 Gti


8
Duncan Kirby

ISS?


9
Shane

2009 S5


10
Nugz
Paid









12
shakespeare
Paid
golf R







Number
Name
Paid
Car


13





14





15
GOLFBALLS

mk2 1.8T


16
Colin

RS4 (Black)


17
Dodobird

2012 Mk6 Jetta


18
Dodobird Friend

1.8 2011 Hyundai Elantra


19
MJKooLio




20





21





22





23





24

[balkanac]

me and bucko (e36 m3) for sure, maybe another 1-2:)

[Racer88]

Count me in, Golf R

[polo_spec_d]

Count me in. And maybe another friend (E92 M3 and GT3 RS)

[gareth_oau]

I'm in!! RS4

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Oh this is gonna be a sweet day with all these cars coming.
Added everyone to the list. Let us know balkanac and polo if your friends confirm and ill add them to the main list.

[polo_spec_d]

I'll try and get in contact with him today. He has both the E92 and GT3 RS, I only got my E36 M3.

[Peteaussi]

Count me in... MkV R32

[gareth_oau]

Geoff asked me to add his name (by proxy) (and subject to clutch replacement beforehand)

also Duncan Kirby (friend)

[balkanac]

put bucko (e36 m3) and Adin (e30 M3) on the list too. Just had a chat to them and they are coming for sure

[polo_spec_d]

put bucko (e36 m3) and Adin (e30 M3) on the list too. Just had a chat to them and they are coming for sure

Are you bringing both the E30 and the R?

[Peteaussi]

May be able to get my mate Bruno along with his 599 Fiorano GTB. Ive asked him and he will let me know... can you tentative him please.

[LumpyBumpstick]

I'll be there - RS4

[gareth_oau]

I'll be there - RS4

:banana:

---------- Post added at 05:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:14 PM ----------

BDS, do you know if spectators and/or passengers are allowed?

[polo_spec_d]

Passengers are not allowed but spectators are. They get abit funny about taking photos and timing cars as well.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

:banana:

---------- Post added at 05:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:14 PM ----------

BDS, do you know if spectators and/or passengers are allowed?



Ill ask for you, But otherwise what he said V


Passengers are not allowed but spectators are. They get abit funny about taking photos and timing cars as well.

[balkanac]

Are you bringing both the E30 and the R?

Not sure yet, might bring the e30 for the vw arvo and the R for the bmw arvo :)

[T Go]

23rd June is the same day as the VW Driving Experience course that I've signed up for.
What time is this on? The VW one is 8:30 - 13:00

[shakespeare]

23rd June is the same day as the VW Driving Experience course that I've signed up for.
What time is this on? The VW one is 8:30 - 13:00

Interesting, I'm down for the VW Evolution course for 12.30pm at RAC??

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Hey all,

So i rang them up and got some interesting info.

So
Cost will be $600 for the track
Limited to 12 participants with spectators allowed

and the real problem is that its only bookable Monday to Wednesday which means it will have to be either the 25th, 26th or 27th. Let us know how much this will mess things up ;) Im guessing we can book the time so also let us know what times best for you guys.

[Peteaussi]

Can't do during the week as I have work and a negative leave balance at the moment. So I would ask that you remove Bruno and myself from the list... Sorry folks :'(

[T Go]

I'm guessing week days might make it abit more difficult for most people, but you can only work with what they give you!

I could do a late arvo session on any of those days. Like 3pm onwards.... I dont know if thats one of the timeslots or not...

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Can't do during the week as I have work and a negative leave balance at the moment. So I would ask that you remove Bruno and myself from the list... Sorry folks :'(

Any chance you could do late arvo like below?


I'm guessing week days might make it abit more difficult for most people, but you can only work with what they give you!

I could do a late arvo session on any of those days. Like 3pm onwards.... I dont know if thats one of the timeslots or not...

Yeah i know this is a we bit of a problem which is why im annoyed. Might talk to mid vale or collie and see what they got just to do it on the weekend. Apparently it seems to be book all the way to late august so.

[Peteaussi]

I may be able to do a late arvo... earlier in the week is better.

[geoff_gti]

Finally got a minute to login... track days have always been tricky to organise at RAC unfortunately due to week day conflicts with people working. I'm not sure if I'd be able to make one that easily either having just started a new-ish job full time & have holidays booked already.

Luke, suggest you add a poll to this thread if you can so people can nominate preferred days (allowing multiple selection) then best option wins. Can't keep track if everyone says they can do one day not another etc and it will turn to chaos ;)

I've never been to Collie track - I reckon that would be good for a long weekend and we can stay down there overnight.

[gareth_oau]

also register a friend of mine off OzAudi - Shane - he has an 2009 S5

(will also be subject to eventual day chosen)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Ah collie might be interesting, Need public liability insurance up to 20mil. Still in talking though, Will check all other options.

[T Go]

Put me down for mon - wed late arvo if we do it at RAC.

Appreciate the efforts in organising too.

[shakespeare]

Put me down for mon - wed late arvo if we do it at RAC.

Appreciate the efforts in organising too.

+1 I'd be keen for an afternoon session Mon-Wed too :)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

What times the best then? It looks like it will have to be the rac unfortunately as public liability insurance and all that crap is going to cost a fortune

[gareth_oau]

I'm ok with any day, will just take a day's annual leave

[Antonvs]

Sounds like a possibility, Is it a requirement to have a fire extinguisher in your car? It is on other track days ive been to there.

[Hullo_0]

I'm gonna have to turn up to one of these things eventually... maybe June/July or November...

Have fun everyone!! :)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

So if we say monday 25th? at 4pm everyone ok with that?

[gareth_oau]

can you confirm the timing.

originally you mentioned 2.5 hours of track time, I assume their will be induction discussions etc, so if we start at 4pm, it will go till 7 pm or after? (where it will be dark and possible wet)

i'd prefer an earlier session if possible.

Are you able to give us some sort of day's agenda? ie is it all on the track, or will there be and training, skid pan, motorkhana etc

[geoff_gti]

This, I assume? Tuning Sessions | MC Motorsport (http://mcmotorsport.com.au/tuning-sessions-perth-wa)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

This, I assume? Tuning Sessions | MC Motorsport (http://mcmotorsport.com.au/tuning-sessions-perth-wa)

No that's with an instructor i think.


can you confirm the timing.

originally you mentioned 2.5 hours of track time, I assume their will be induction discussions etc, so if we start at 4pm, it will go till 7 pm or after? (where it will be dark and possible wet)

i'd prefer an earlier session if possible.

Are you able to give us some sort of day's agenda? ie is it all on the track, or will there be and training, skid pan, motorkhana etc

Yeah not a problem i will find out hopefully tommorow for you. I think there's like a 15minute safety meeting then its do what ever you feel like i think. Both the track and skid pan are booked.

[T Go]

So if we say monday 25th? at 4pm everyone ok with that?

Sounds good to me.
count me in for that.
Let me know if we will need numbers too, coz I might have one or two dubbers that would be interested (providing forum members don't fill the spots)

[polo_spec_d]

The tuning sessions are the 15min brief and they you head out and do the track or skid pan. You can can the instructor with you if you want.

The performance sessions are with a instructor and they take you through driving style and etc. There is public tuning sessions where you can call up RAC and book but its only up to 12 people and its public so gets filled pretty quickly. They go from 3pm to 5pm and thats 2hrs of solid track time.

They are pretty up to date with driving in the wet and lower the speed on the track in sections where if you come off you will be kissing the cold stuff. Some guys have got their cars bogged, ripped bumpers off and etc but thats because they didnt listen to the instructor :facepalm:

Luke are you dealing with Lisa at RAC?

[balkanac]

just did a session with bimmer club inc on tuesday, it was a great day, cant wait for another one. The car was so much fun, nothing broke :)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

just did a session with bimmer club inc on tuesday, it was a great day, cant wait for another one. The car was so much fun, nothing broke :)

What time was that?

I rang up (Sorry been busy this week 3 mid semester tests) and apparently its about 5-7Min of safety briefing then from 2:30 to 5 of driving. Half the group is on the track and half on the skid pan.

[balkanac]

We had both but we started from the skidpan, just drove straight through it and onto the track. It was 5 min briefing, and then onto the track. I think I did about 15-20 laps in about 1.5 hours and decided I had enough. In the end a lot of people give up or cars break down so you can get more laps in. I think it was well worth $65 :)

[geoff_gti]

just did a session with bimmer club inc on tuesday, it was a great day, cant wait for another one. The car was so much fun, nothing broke :)

Sounds like it was a good day Nik, pity I couldn't make it even though it was my b/day!

Keen for June though!

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

So no-one has a problem with Monday at 2:30?

[gareth_oau]

so Monday 25th June 2.30pm. Sounds Good.

Can you see if you can organise so its not raining as well?

[shakespeare]

so Monday 25th June 2.30pm. Sounds Good.

Can you see if you can organise so its not raining as well?

I can make it this date - count me in (really!) :)

Yeah a dry track would be nice! maybe we should all make sure our cars are dirty - that way it shouldn't rain on them ;)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

I can make it this date - count me in (really!) :)

Yeah a dry track would be nice! maybe we should all make sure our cars are dirty - that way it shouldn't rain on them ;)

Sorry, I just don't believe it :O

So, I'll give this another week for people to voice if this is ok or not and if no complaints then ill book it next week and we can get the money rolling possibly.



so Monday 25th June 2.30pm. Sounds Good.

Can you see if you can organise so its not raining as well?

I'll ring my guy and see what we can't do. Isn't it more "fun" in the wet?

[T Go]

Gaaaah! 2:30 may be too early for me....

Do you think I could rock up 30/45min late? Or reckon I have to be there for the briefing?

I will def give you a yay/nay before you book

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Gaaaah! 2:30 may be too early for me....

Do you think I could rock up 30/45min late? Or reckon I have to be there for the briefing?

I will def give you a yay/nay before you book

Yeah i know its a bit of a pain, No chance you could leave work a little bit earlier? Start a bit earlier? Ill make sure next week that this is the latest it can be booked.

[balkanac]

You will have to be there for the brefing or they won't let you on the track.

Luke, put me on the list for sure and a mate, bucko - e36 m3 evo

[GOLFBALLS]

I am D.O.W.N!
mk2 1.8T

I'm in leave debt at work too, but i dont care ;)

[T Go]

Yeah i know its a bit of a pain, No chance you could leave work a little bit earlier? Start a bit earlier? Ill make sure next week that this is the latest it can be booked.

Had this been a couple of months ago, it would've been breezy coz I was in a Govt job. But I've just started a new position back in the private sector, so its horrible timing for me.
I think I am going to have to bail, but I will still come by when I am done and say hi to everyone.
Sucks :(

[gareth_oau]

Another guy I know who drives a black RS4 - Colin - has registered interest

[GolfMK1 Madness]

Hi Mate,

i am looking for a guy called Wade! is this you?

Jo from Golfwagen said that you have MKI's for sale or even just parts!?

I am keen as to catch up ASAP if so my number is 0408 888 542

Or post your mobile to me and i will call you back

Cheers

Raf

[geoff_gti]

Have messaged Wade to let him know you're chasing.

[gareth_oau]

Another guy I know who drives a black RS4 - Colin - has registered interest

just received confirmation that Colin is definitely attending in his RS4.

How are we going numbers-wise?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

just received confirmation that Colin is definitely attending in his RS4.

How are we going numbers-wise?

I believe we should have enough, Going to book in a hour or so.

[gareth_oau]

I havent posed the invitation over at Ozaudi yet.

Let me know if you need more bodies and I can ask there

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Monday the 25th is booked. Tuesday ok? Or do i go the 18th or week after? It will be from 2:30pm till 5pm

[balkanac]

any one of those is fine by me. Just to confirm, these dates are in June?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

any one of those is fine by me. Just to confirm, these dates are in June?

Yep, sure is

[geoff_gti]

Mon 25th June may not work but should be able to reschedule an appointment if we go ahead with this date.

[shakespeare]

I can make Monday 18 Jun or Tuesday 26 Jun either is ok for me :)

EDIT still ok for the 25th too!

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Sorry for any confusions. What i meant it Monday the 25th is all ready booked for a corporate event so it will have to be either the 18th or the 26th. Please get back asap as i would like to get this booked soonish.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Looks like it will have to be the 18th due to work commitments. Or the week after if anyone has an objection.

[gareth_oau]

I have work meetings on 18th, so 26th would be preferable

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

I have work meetings on 18th, so 26th would be preferable

Perfect excuse to get out of it?

Ah, The week after then? 2nd of july?

[gareth_oau]

trust me I want in, not out!!

18th is not good, but I'm ok with most others

it doesnt matter what date you choose, you cant pick for everyone.

Maybe narrow it down to 2 or 3 dates, and do a poll - go with the majority

[shakespeare]

trust me I want in, not out!!

18th is not good, but I'm ok with most others

it doesnt matter what date you choose, you cant pick for everyone.

Maybe narrow it down to 2 or 3 dates, and do a poll - go with the majority

Happy for 2nd July or 26th June, as Gareth said a poll would narrow it down quickly.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

No no i mean out of the business meeting


trust me I want in, not out!!

18th is not good, but I'm ok with most others

it doesnt matter what date you choose, you cant pick for everyone.

Maybe narrow it down to 2 or 3 dates, and do a poll - go with the majority

Well im thinking the 2nd seems the best, I just can't do the 25-27th as ill be down south on a shut-down.

[balkanac]

mate you should just set the date now, people have enough notice and if they can't make it its their problem. You will never be able to accomodate everyone

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

mate you should just set the date now, people have enough notice and if they can't make it its their problem. You will never be able to accomodate everyone

Fair enough, Might just make it the 2nd, Now i just gotta pay the $300 deposit woo

[shakespeare]

Fair enough, Might just make it the 2nd, Now i just gotta pay the $300 deposit woo

I'm good for the 2nd, let me know when it's booked and I can pay you :)

[gareth_oau]

2nd suits me

[balkanac]

Fair enough, Might just make it the 2nd, Now i just gotta pay the $300 deposit woo

Im happy to pay my share now, PM me your acc details

[geoff_gti]

Cool book it in! 2nd July it is.

Luke, you should be able to go back to the first post and update the date in the title (Go Advanced)

[GOLFBALLS]

Yup 2nd is even better for me. Gives me more time to recover from foot surgery.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Little bump for interest and to let you guys in the loop. Will be booking it next week once i get paid. So after that i will be taking payments, i will let you know when its booked and those who are in the top 12 will get two weeks to pay before giving up their spot. This will be non refundable unless you can either find a replacement (in which case you guys will have to sort out the money between yourselves :)) or a exceptional circumstance.

If you have any questions or query's post in this thread or pm me.

Also i was thinking sometime this year to have a Dyno day or a Drag day. What you guys think?

Also i just updated the first table, Please let me know if the information is wrong. Such as peteaussi is still in but not confirmed dropped out (just yet) so let us know that its correct. Specially for your mates.

[gareth_oau]

i'd be up for a dyno day (make sure its AWD capable)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

i'd be up for a dyno day (make sure its AWD capable)

Thats the main problem heh.

[work]

I'd be interested in a Dyno day too! Curious to see if your CAI gives you any extra hp over my 2.8, plus what effect the extra 100k on your clock may have had.

[dodobird]

Hey Mr. Backdoor Shenanigans.. Add me in for the track day please :)

Ride: 2012 Mk6 Jetta

Will be bringing a friend along with his 1.8 2011 Hyundai Elantra just for fun. Just put him as tentative if possible thank you. :)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Ok so shes all booked, We are set to go on the 2nd of July 2012. Hmm the helmets going to make it interesting. Still plenty of time to organize it.

Ill get around to sending PM's to the top 12


MC Motorsport – Driver Tuning Arvo

Dear Luke

This is to confirm your booking for the Driver Tuning Arvo.

Participants: 12 participants MAX
If you have the names of the participants attending please send through the names for the facilitators reference.
Course Date: 2nd June 2012
Arrival Time: 2.30pm
Start Time: 3.00pm

If you are not here for the drivers briefing you will not be able to participate in this course. Briefing starts promptly at 3.00pm

Total Cost $600.00
Deposit $300.00 (payment will be taken tomorrow - )
Final Payment of $300.00 is payable by *25th June 2012*


PLEASE BRING:
- Current drivers licence for the vehicle you’re driving
- Flat closed in shoes
- Approved Crash Helmet (Australian Standard)
- Long sleeved clothing

Vehicles must have no loose objects. Tyres should be 4 – 5 psi higher than normal.


So as per below how the payment is going to work. Please Do note the NON Refundable Part. First group of 12 have until the 18th of June to finalize payment. From then it will be open to the others.


Little bump for interest and to let you guys in the loop. Will be booking it next week once i get paid. So after that i will be taking payments, i will let you know when its booked and those who are in the top 12 will get two weeks to pay before giving up their spot. This will be non refundable unless you can either find a replacement (in which case you guys will have to sort out the money between yourselves :)) or a exceptional circumstance.

If you have any questions or query's post in this thread or pm me.

Also i just updated the first table, Please let me know if the information is wrong. Such as peteaussi is still in but not confirmed dropped out (just yet) so let us know that its correct. Specially for your mates.

[balkanac]

Can you please take adin off the list and bucko confirmed that he is def coming
Oh, just to confirm, how much do we owe you? First post says $50 each?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Can you please take adin off the list and bucko confirmed that he is def coming
Oh, just to confirm, how much do we owe you? First post says $50 each?

No problem.

Well...
Track fees $50
Administration fees $150
Busting my ass fee 50c
Overheads $199.5
Time we will have...Priceless...no wait..$400

Nah just $50, $600 split 12 ways

Did your other 2 friends want to come as they are next on the list?

Oh and when you pay could you please send me your email as there are some things i need to send you.

[balkanac]

no prob mate, only bucko is coming, adin bailed out

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

no prob mate, only bucko is coming, adin bailed out

Riiiight...I had you with two other friends other than bucko and adin....

So next is polo spec d's friend.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Another persons dropped out so bruno is next in line

[MJKooLio]

Track day positions still open?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Track day positions still open?

Possibly, Depends on how many people drop out.

[geoff_gti]

Put Duncan down as a maybe only, he won't know until much closer due to work.

Luke, PM one of the moderators and get them to change the date in the title for us.

[MJKooLio]

Possibly, Depends on how many people drop out.

Can someone confirm if I may attend :)

[geoff_gti]

BDS is organising this, he will update the list on the first page. There's a few waiting already

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Can someone confirm if I may attend :)

Yes, But we are limited to 12 positions. So its a first come first served basis and there are a few people in front of you as per the first thread.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Bump to keep interest

[MJKooLio]

One day bump? Hahaha

Well I'm keen but there's a waiting list...

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

One day bump? Hahaha

Well I'm keen but there's a waiting list...

3 Day bump? And given no ones replied or seems to be watching im just keeping the involvement up.

[gareth_oau]

I'll be there, I just have to get off my e-butt and transfer the funds!

[shakespeare]

I'll be there if the others above me drop out, any chance of updating the list? If I do make the cut I'm happy to transfer the funds now too if you want to PM me your details :)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

I'll be there if the others above me drop out, any chance of updating the list? If I do make the cut I'm happy to transfer the funds now too if you want to PM me your details :)

The way things are going you should be good to go. Ill let the others sort there stuff out first. They got until the 18th.

Also if your in the top 12 can you please email me as i need to send you some information!

[geoff_gti]

email received!

[gareth_oau]

Luke, it hasnt even been mentioned on the Ozaudi forum.

If you are worried about numbers, I could post it there?

Let me know

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Luke, it hasnt even been mentioned on the Ozaudi forum.

If you are worried about numbers, I could post it there?

Let me know

Good point. Ill get through the people in the list here first but after that not a problem. Ill let you know. Thanks

[gareth_oau]

Ive stuck a heads-up at ozaudi

RAC Track Day Monday 2nd July (http://www.ozaudi.com/forums/showthread.php/37832-RAC-Track-Day-Monday-2nd-July?p=318922#post318922)

[GOLFBALLS]

I've had to re-schedule my foot surgery to June 29, so I wont be able to drive yet on the 2nd of July coz its my clutch foot :( So I'm out!! Pretty disappointed.

I'll come along and spectate/shoot though, if someone can give me a lift...

[MJKooLio]

So why posting in Audi forum about track day if I can't go and there is a back log entry list?

[gareth_oau]

dont panic Koolio, you are towards the head of the waiting list, and anyone from Ozaudi who expresses an interest now will be below you (unless their bribe to Luke is bigger than yours!)

[dodobird]

lolol... Chill your horses bro... You'll be fine... We've got a decent number of people pulling out. What is your ride by the way?

[MJKooLio]

Probably nothing special by anyone else's standards.

Polo GTI 6R

New engine is being put in in the next two weeks.

[geoff_gti]

Probably nothing special by anyone else's standards.

Polo GTI 6R

New engine is being put in in the next two weeks.

which you would need to let bed in for a couple of thousand km BEFORE a track day, surely?

[MJKooLio]

Indeed! Doh! Forgot about that... Ughhh there goes my chance now! I can be resident photog though.... I've shot on track there before quiet a few times...

11,000kms in 3 months is good though eh

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

T Go and shake spear your up!

[shakespeare]

T Go and shake spear your up!

Thanks! Looking forward to it, can you PM me your details please and I'll send some money :)

[T Go]

Had this been a couple of months ago, it would've been breezy coz I was in a Govt job. But I've just started a new position back in the private sector, so its horrible timing for me.
I think I am going to have to bail, but I will still come by when I am done and say hi to everyone.
Sucks :(


T Go and shake spear your up!

Guys I can't make it!
I noted it earlier in the thread.

I did say I was going to pop in late and say hi, but that's going to be dependent on work also since I have my PRINCE2 exam on that day!
:(

[balkanac]

guys what happens if the weather is bad (raining)? i dont really wanna get soaked and risk my CAI sucking up water

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

guys what happens if the weather is bad (raining)? i dont really wanna get soaked and risk my CAI sucking up water

Not sure. I would say it goes on. Makes the skid pan more fun. I doubt they would have standing water on the track to worry about anyway.

[Nugs]

I'm down for this.

Please put me on the back up list if anyone falls through.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Well open to anyone now. Send me your email through a pm and ill send you the payment details.

[gareth_oau]

hi Luke - funds transferred today

[gareth_oau]

what's the confirmed attendee list looking like now?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

what's the confirmed attendee list looking like now?

You, Geoff, Nic, Bucko, and me so far....

[shakespeare]

Hi Luke, Did you get my funds yet?

Thanks
Chris

[Racer88]

Hi Luke I sent my finds over to you yesterday?

Cheers,

Chris

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

No to both... I'll Keep on top of it but ill put you down as paid for now. It will take a while to clear so ill keep up to date.


Hi Luke I sent my finds over to you yesterday?

Cheers,

Chris



Hi Luke, Did you get my funds yet?

Thanks
Chris

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

No to both... I'll Keep on top of it but ill put you down as paid for now. It will take a while to clear so ill keep up to date.

Yes to both!

5 still to go!

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

4 spots still available for anyone!

[dodobird]

Just to clear up some confusion. Is the date of the event 2/7 or 25/6? The first page still states 25/6 but the headline states 2/7. Hmmmm... Which one is it? lol

[geoff_gti]

Ok so shes all booked, We are set to go on the 2nd of July 2012. Hmm the helmets going to make it interesting. Still plenty of time to organize it.

Ill get around to sending PM's to the top 12



So as per below how the payment is going to work. Please Do note the NON Refundable Part. First group of 12 have until the 18th of June to finalize payment. From then it will be open to the others.

No confusion, it's July.

[Nugs]

I'll be there in the 135.
Better way to spend a Monday afternoon than sitting in the office.

[geoff_gti]

I've put this on Eurocca as well to see if we can get a few more along to get the numbers. C'mon guys, don't be afraid!! ;)

[gareth_oau]

geoff, did you mention it to Josh? he might have a mate or two

[geoff_gti]

Bump to the top!

[Peteaussi]

Sorry guys. Am going to have to bail. I've got some commitments on Monday afternoon that can't be moved.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Sorry guys. Am going to have to bail. I've got some commitments on Monday afternoon that can't be moved.

Just not trying hard enough, Fair enough

STILL LOOKING FOR 4 PEOPLE!

[geoff_gti]

I've posted this on Eurocca, OpelAus & VWGolf :) to see if we can get a few more to make up the numbers. My spot is available if someone wants to buy it off me too.

[geoff_gti]

Got 2- from OpelAus now
ChrisMaz
Shay

Luke do you want me to pass on your bank info to them or just get ca$h on the day?

[2SHAY]

Ill come too Geoff.

Cash or bank transfer is easiest for me...

[gareth_oau]

how are numbers looking, I'm assuming we have 10 now?

If we pull up short on the day, is it ok for us still to proceed, and everyone pays a bit extra?


for example if 10 participate, its an extra $10 each

[2SHAY]

how are numbers looking, I'm assuming we have 10 now?

If we pull up short on the day, is it ok for us still to proceed, and everyone pays a bit extra?


for example if 10 participate, its an extra $10 each

In my experience with RAC, yes, its a set price per time, to a maximum of 12 ppl. So you could do it on your own, but youd be paying 600 bucks...

[gareth_oau]

but it will need the other 10 to hand over the extra $10 each on the day....

i've got my $10 ready for you Luke!!

[balkanac]

im fine with $10 extra

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Nope ill can it if we don't fill it......JJ :) yeah that would be the go. Just didn't want to lie to people and have em pay extra.

Still 2 spots i think available so please send me a pm and ill send you the info. I also need to send them a list of everyone name so asap would be nicer :)


how are numbers looking, I'm assuming we have 10 now?

If we pull up short on the day, is it ok for us still to proceed, and everyone pays a bit extra?


for example if 10 participate, its an extra $10 each

[balkanac]

Nope ill can it if we don't fill it......JJ :) yeah that would be the go. Just didn't want to lie to people and have em pay extra.

Still 2 spots i think available so please send me a pm and ill send you the info. I also need to send them a list of everyone name so asap would be nicer :)

did you get the PM i sent you a few days ago?

[geoff_gti]

Nope ill can it if we don't fill it......JJ :) yeah that would be the go. Just didn't want to lie to people and have em pay extra.

Still 2 spots i think available so please send me a pm and ill send you the info. I also need to send them a list of everyone name so asap would be nicer :)

I'll chase up Duncan and see if he's gonna be back or not. Still willing to sell my spot (leaving 3 available, I think) otherwise I'll prob just sacrifice and not run even though I'm still coming to watch :)

[dodobird]

Hey backdoor. I tried transferring you the $100 this morning. Is your account a savings account? the machine kept showing me "Invalid account" I'd gladly personally meet you anytime convenient for you to hand you the funds in person. My mate and i are a green light.


Nope ill can it if we don't fill it......JJ :) yeah that would be the go. Just didn't want to lie to people and have em pay extra.

Still 2 spots i think available so please send me a pm and ill send you the info. I also need to send them a list of everyone name so asap would be nicer :)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

did you get the PM i sent you a few days ago?

Sorry I did, yeah go for it. The more the merrier. Still trying to fill these 2/3 spots

[balkanac]

just posted it on BCI, hopefully we'll get a few people

[geoff_gti]

Hey backdoor. I tried transferring you the $100 this morning. Is your account a savings account? the machine kept showing me "Invalid account" I'd gladly personally meet you anytime convenient for you to hand you the funds in person. My mate and i are a green light.

Did you have a space or a hyphen in the account number when you entered it online? My internet banking doesn't like them so I usually can't copy/paste from people's emails etc, so that may have been the problem.


just posted it on BCI, hopefully we'll get a few people

Cheers Nik, thought you'd put it there already, I stilllllll don't have a login...lol

Looks like 1 spot left by my count if someone wants to buy me out :)

[balkanac]

What time are we supposed to be there?
there are 2 guys interested to come from BCI. is it ok to tell them to bring money on the day?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

What time are we supposed to be there?
there are 2 guys interested to come from BCI. is it ok to tell them to bring money on the day?

Yeah that should be fine. Its all ready paid for so its just evening me up now. So we should have the 1 spot (geoffs) left now.

[gareth_oau]

briefing starts at 2.30pm right Luke?

target being there no later than 2.15?

[geoff_gti]

Yeah that should be fine. Its all ready paid for so its just evening me up now. So we should have the 1 spot (geoffs) left now.

have you counted the two guys from OpelAus - I think with 2 from BCI we're full (if not 1 over?)

I've still got 25+ cans of softdrink left over from the Araluen day which I'll bring along too, $1 buck each ;)

[gareth_oau]

luke, can you give us all a reminder of the requirements for the day:

ie, start time, helmets, tyre pressure recommendations etc

[dodobird]

Luke. Are my friend and i still on that list of confirmed attendance? We can hand you the $100 in person tomorrow. Or has our 2 slots been taken away?

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

luke, can you give us all a reminder of the requirements for the day:

ie, start time, helmets, tyre pressure recommendations etc

Most of it should be in that email i sent. This is the gist of it though.


MC Motorsport – Driver Tuning Arvo

Course Date: 2nd June 2012
Arrival Time: 2.30pm
Start Time: 3.00pm

If you are not here for the drivers briefing you will not be able to participate in this course. Briefing starts promptly at 3.00pm


PLEASE BRING:
- Current drivers licence for the vehicle you’re driving
- Flat closed in shoes
- Approved Crash Helmet (Australian Standard)
- Long sleeved clothing

Vehicles must have no loose objects. Tyres should be 4 – 5 psi higher than normal.


Luke. Are my friend and i still on that list of confirmed attendance? We can hand you the $100 in person tomorrow. Or has our 2 slots been taken away?

Yes you and your mate should be fine. I will give you preferential treatment as you have tried and are forum members. Anyone else I can't say there will be a guaranteed spot as it will be first come first serve unless you want to email me first.

Also dodobird has this for anyone whos interested.

And we've managed to find a place which does helmet rentals for $10. It'll be useful for the other guys who dont wanna buy one.

This is the website: http://www.scootamore.com.au/Enquiries/tabid/4548/Default.aspx

ive already called and enquired that they Do rent helmnets out at 10 per day

[2SHAY]

I'll be there about 2 as I have to change wheels over. So anyone else gets there early come have a chat!

Also chrismaz and I (from OpelAus) will both have our own helmets, and I don't mind sharing mine. But could get a bit sweaty. Haha.

[balkanac]

Thanks for organizing Luke I had a great time. If you need any more money let me know

[bucko]

Thanks Luke!! Awsome day!! Had sooo much fun. The car was very good today. Can't wait for the next one. Also can you please post up the video of my two laps. :) thanks again mate. Well done. :)

[team_v]

Can't wait to see the video/pics of this.

[geoff_gti]

Bucko! I didn't realise you were a member here ;)

I've got 330 pics to go through, so should be some good ones in there!

We DEFINITELY need to do these more often!

[gareth_oau]

had a great afternoon, thanks for organising it Luke!!

My pads glazed over quite badly at the end and were incredibly noisy for the first 5km on the way home!

[ChrisMaz]

Thanks for a great afternoon guys. Beautiful cars you all have!
Hope to see you all out at German car day.

[dodobird]

Definitely an Awesome Afternoon! was a pleasure meeting some of you. Thanks so much to Luke for organising this event. Cheers! We should have another one like this...

And to Gareth bro: You were a mad man on the track! So was your Sweet sounding RS4. No suprise on the outcome of your brakepads. Lol!

[shakespeare]

Hey Luke thanks again for organising and thanks Geoff for bringing down some drinks and taking pics :)

My brakes were much quieter on the way home, all my city driving glazing was scaped off! My tyres on the other hand were quite noisy with lots of melted rough patches.

Was an awesome day and I'll look forward to the next one.
Cheers
Chris

[Nugs]

My tyres are looking a little rough as well for some reason :)

Thanks for organising Luke, was awesome fun. You can always count me in if you are planning one again.

Would love to see the pics and vids when you and Geoff have them.

[gareth_oau]

nugs, you dont have tyres, you have worn rims!

[2SHAY]

At least your tyres don't have grass stuck in them. Haha. Will try have some pics and kids up by the end of the week.

[GOLFBALLS]

Soooo wish i was there!

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Cheers all for the good day. Will definitely look in to some more. Still keen to do a dyno as well

As for the video. Bad news bucko. It decided to stop recording half way through and im not really sure why so i didn't get yours or nics runs. I will post up a video as soon as i can get it down from 500mb. Good news for you Gareth got a decent video of your exhaust.

[gareth_oau]

great news Luke, I hope it sounds good!

[2SHAY]

Some pics i took...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2181-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2183-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2184-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2200-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2203-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2216-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2217-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2225-1.jpg

[2SHAY]

Some more...

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2227-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2233-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2241-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2251-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2270-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2271-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2288-1.jpg

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2306-1.jpg

And the video with my spin...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzjKidY2GVc&list=UUkxaURy-A6Xj38Dr6oA4SAw&index=1&feature=plcp

[gareth_oau]

love the spin shay!! LOL

[balkanac]

The spin looked so much more dramatic from the start/finish line :)

[Nugs]

Great pictures Shay!
The spin looked good as well :)

[shakespeare]

Great pics Shay, thanks for taking and posting :)

Can't view the vid at work (you tube nazis!) will comment tonight ;)

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2012/07/IMG_2251-1.jpg



If any picture could prove why i need better sway bars thats it :) Cheers shay

Also remembered why my tyres were having such a problem. There all season ones from america so they probably ain't the best for spirited driving. Oh well they will need replacing soon.

My video (Qualitys crappy due to getting it down on size)
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[gareth_oau]

superb stuff $luttyhoe!

the RS exhaust sounds brilliant!

[gareth_oau]

I like the camera location on my recording.

1/ eliminates most of the wind noise, and
2/ you can't see me miss the apexes!! LOL

[Water Boy]

Good work guys. How many cars did you have run in total?

Im very jealous you have access to such a low-key friendly track day!

[balkanac]

i think there were about 10 cars, 12 is the limit

[shakespeare]

I like the camera location on my recording.

1/ eliminates most of the wind noise, and
2/ you can't see me miss the apexes!! LOL

And

3) it's sound awesome
4) around 13min mark on a downshift there was some excess fuel being ingnited! Very cool :cool:

Awesome vids thanks for posting guys.

[geoff_gti]

Love the afterburner Gareth!! Still never been certain if mine pops out the back like that coming off the turbo sometimes ;)

Lucky I turned the GoPro on for you Shay at the beginning of that lap!!! Nik's right though, it looked much more dramatic when the cloud of sand and grass flew up into the air!!

Pics soon!

[gareth_oau]

I'm contemplating a set of hi flow downpipes in the future - will have to redo the run to see if there's more unburnt fuel gets through.

Shay on the vid, after the spin I notice you held your hand up in the air for a few seconds - interesting reaction to the spin! LOL

[2SHAY]

I'm contemplating a set of hi flow downpipes in the future - will have to redo the run to see if there's more unburnt fuel gets through.

Shay on the vid, after the spin I notice you held your hand up in the air for a few seconds - interesting reaction to the spin! LOL

Yeah mate, something i was sort of trained to do...
When I have and incident at the track, which happens a fair bit, as i love to push the boundaries, i take the car out of gear, take both feet right back off the pedals and take my hands right off the wheel.

Sort of to make sure the car has come to a really complete stop and is settled, rather than trying to power out of the spin...

Also, might of been distracted and left my hand up a bit longer than normal, on the inside camera you hear me trying to blow away all the dust and sand, haha.

[geoff_gti]

looked like a natural 'WTF the fk did I just do' reaction to me! but good tip to keep in mind

[gareth_oau]

btw, its been suggested that the sparks from my exhaust are not unburnt fuel but carbon deposits coming loose

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

btw, its been suggested that the sparks from my exhaust are not unburnt fuel but carbon deposits coming loose

Definitely don't think its unburned fuel which would be a flame, More looks like your catalytic converter sparking. Unburnt fuel would be like antilag type more flame than sparks
antilag - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhFFJgmhnIs)

[geoff_gti]

btw, its been suggested that the sparks from my exhaust are not unburnt fuel but carbon deposits coming loose

Don't let Julia see this, she might tax you!

[gareth_oau]

i didnt think it was possible to pay any more tax!

[gareth_oau]

hey Luke.

look at the 3m36s part of this clip, and you will see you arent the only person who has cameras falling off!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LuDN2bCIyus

[geoff_gti]

old news Gareth ;)

[gareth_oau]

i've had that clip emailed to me at least 10 times so far.

How do people get the impression I like cars???

the think that makes me laugh is how the yanks think that nascars going round and round in big circles is actually entertaining?

and yes geoff you are right, old/new, but how many picked Block's cam falling off, and associated with Luke's?

[geoff_gti]

Uploaded all my pics straight off the camera, too many to sort! PM if you want full size originals of any.

https://picasaweb.google.com/gkgti4/RACTrackArvo2ndJuly2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCLeirtKA0bGt HA#

Cheers

[gareth_oau]

out of curiosity, did anyone note their speed on the straight before the witches hat chicane?

I wasnt watching my speedo but I redlined 3rd once, which gave me a top speed of 169kph before the rev-limiter cut in

[2SHAY]

In my lil 2.2 NA I was getting 135km/h according to GPS speedo's

[T Go]

out of curiosity, did anyone note their speed on the straight before the witches hat chicane?

I wasnt watching my speedo but I redlined 3rd once, which gave me a top speed of 169kph before the rev-limiter cut in

At the VW Driving Experience, I think I was at 154km/h (not on the speedo, but on the video) in the R before the witches hate chicane...

[geoff_gti]

In my lil 2.2 NA I was getting 135km/h according to GPS speedo's

........and then it got itself in a bit of a spin :emo_baghead:

[2SHAY]

Haha. Never gonna live that down am I...

[Nugs]

Uploaded all my pics straight off the camera, too many to sort! PM if you want full size originals of any.

https://picasaweb.google.com/gkgti4/RACTrackArvo2ndJuly2012?authkey=Gv1sRgCLeirtKA0bGt HA#

Cheers
Awesome!
Thanks Geoff.