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sounds like the event went well, kind of sorry i pulled out. lack of meaningful communication by the organisers only three weeks out didnt help. Glad it all went ok. I suppose it doesnt come cheaper than that, perhaps on a price per lap, drive bathurst may be cheaper, but much higher entry cost overall.

wow, awesome

1:03's = slow? I was watching some of your laps Marek and i can tell you it's strange seeing such a big car move that fast. Almost like truck racing, your brain doesnt really want to process what it is seeing.

Tyres are the same but a different/newer set (i have used them for one other track day) so there may be some time there, not sure. The wing is variable/active but i was running it with a very agressive maneuvering angle (probably less than 1* vs braking mode angle) so i dont think the active element played a huge role. Straightaway mode (engaged about 180km/hr+) would not have played a role either, in fact it probably unsettled the car for a fraction given top speed is only 210km/hr there. Next time out i may leave the system fixed at 6*. I dont see there being a huge difference. The bigger question is, did the extra downforce play a role... i think it did. We have data from another r35 on the same day (with stocker wing) and you can see where it comes into play on the charts quite clearly. I think the wing works, who knows perhaps there is a placebo/confidence element, but it certainly feels more planted to me. edit: otherwise same power/alignment

Tested the wing at Wakefield yesterday, picked up about one second! Very happy.

> Can New Front Tyres Be Used With Old Rears? Yes! just dont mix cross plys and radials

wow what a day, can't believe we're running 1:02's now. This car never ceases to amaze, even a year down the track. Thanks for the tune Martin, working a charm.

sorry i dont recall

that was a practice day, no official times. Last time out with natsoft timing at wakefield (on re55's) i ran a 1:05.3 i think, so the slicks seem to be good for a second or so around there. We'll be going out again in the next few days to improve on these times i hope. Does anyone think we could manage a 1:02?

Will be interesting to see the results. Sounds interesting. Btw i think Mark has the system set up, installed and run at a track day or two. Let's see some video gents!

interesting. could it just be on the 2010 model?

Mark, we've run a few r-spec tyres backwards in the dry with no problems, to get a bit of extra wear from them. Also, changing topic a bit, with the michelin slicks, i dont believe they are directional (some slicks are) and the porsche guys tell me you can even flip them on the rim (despite there being an outside and inside, the outside merely has a rim protector on it).

Looks like it's all ok..

i am not sure this is a good development. the event is just starting to gather it's own momentum (not due to any exotic drawcards) surely they've just handed the outright win to a GT car? would that not double or tripple the budget required to win? (if not more)

I've compared times too, turn to turn, based on one of my 1:42 laps and it's almost the same turn to turn. So given its a stocker car with street rubber (i assume) it's certainly not exceedingly "slow" (despite it looking like it is!).

It does look strange. Although turn two has about three different ways of attacking it. The cone setup is odd too. Just wondering the point of it all, as a passenger i wouldnt think much of it. I guess the point is you can see some of this technique on the Nurburgring videos (however not as pronounced). Anyway i suppose nobody does this induced flick technique.

Last time i had this clicking noise, i tightended the tie rod ends and it went away. However, i need to report back and say it came back a few days later. I had a track day a couple of weeks later (swapped track wheels and road tyres a couple of times) and the noise has been absent since. I've never done any deliberate cleaning of hubs etc. I'm really starting to wonder if anyone knows what this problem actually is. Could it be something simpler, like the hub making this noise if the wheel nuts aren't torqued properly? Maybe just try torqueing the wheel nuts to try? I know it sounds silly but i would give it a try if you can be stuffed.

Got this email tonight (below) from FOSC, what's it all about? If i were still entered i would be getting pretty nervous. Odd

sorry not trying to take this thread OT but here you go http://www.eastern-creek-raceway.com/calen...tice%20Calendar - ARDC Members $95 Non Members $125 inc GST

With sprints you will get about four or five sessions (one out lap and three hot laps each). So you will get between 10 and 20 laps for the day. An easier way is to get your L2S CAMS license (if you havent already) and turn up to an ARDC practice day. About $100 for the day and you will get a lot more track time vs a sprint.

I had a similar thing happen once. The guy (who ran up the back of my immaculate group 3) promised and promised to get it fixed. Anyway he never did, after much hassle and chasing up. I would never go down this path again. The only option he might have is to turn up on the guys doorstep with enough cash to get it fixed, now. Only then would he have a chance of leaving the cops out of it. Sorry man i hope it all works out for all concerned.

Good stuff Stuart. No news here, driving the thing to work everyday so can't go too wild. Thinking about a race seat though.

Before you worry too much about purchased price, get a spreadsheet out and work out the total cost of ownership over say three years. Finance (if applicable), rego, insurance, fuel, maintenance, etc etc. When you add it all up you will see a huge number. Then factor in depreciation too. It will make you realise that paying +/- $10k for the purchase price now isnt such a huge deal. Get the one you want, in the condition you like with the right k's.

It looks slow and sloppy. But i am not sure it is (i checked, corner to corner).

What do you guys make of this video, apparently Toshio Suzuki driving? Watch it all the way through? Notice the induced slide/flick into turns?? seems to then slide around a bit. This could be a show for the media day (maneuvering demonstration) BUT he seems to do the same thing on the nordschleife videos too. Question for R35 owners: Is this how we should be driving the R35? Do you/have you tried this? What have you found are the best techniques with your beast? Serious question, not trying to b a smart arse. This is the 2nd time i've noticed this technique and i am quite curious as to your thoughts guys.