Jump to content
SAU Community

Deca Day 2006 #1 Pics & Discussion

funkymonkey

By funkymonkey,
in Victoria

 Share

Recommended Posts

matlowth Proficient

matlowth

Posted
Posted

Snowy - I agree - the changing conditions with wet in the morning, then drying up, added a whole new dimension to it - especially going from grippy to non-grippy surfaces around the skidpan. Made for a great day! I think that number of cars is just about right too!

I can't speak for everyone - but I think it's more fun to do battles without the knock-outs. That way the drivers who aren't as quick as others still get track-time. It's not any fun if you get knocked out first run.

matt

Also - personally I found this last DECA the most enjoyable of the 3 we have run. Given the trying conditions I thought it ran through pretty well. A lot of that came down to the 3 events in the afternoon which involved no set-up changes and allowed us to get through a lot of runs on 3 events which were very similar but yet IMO all 3 were very different to drive.

So it raises a question I'd just like some general feedback on. Normally in the afternoon we run a slalom knock-out and then a battle type event. Do you guys prefer that kind of variation or did you actually enjoy running timed battles (no knock-out comp) on tracks which were pretty similar but consequently familiar when it came time to run?

  • Replies 205
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Top Posters In This Topic

Popular Days

Posted Images

miniwog Rising Star

miniwog

Posted
Posted
Except for Wog in the Ford. It's obvious he's always going to be a hack.

LOL yes, yes I am! I take comfort in knowing I am keeping some people amused and the rest feeling much better about their efforts. :tongue:

I can't speak for everyone - but I think it's more fun to do battles without the knock-outs. That way the drivers who aren't as quick as others still get track-time. It's not any fun if you get knocked out first run.

Agreed, it sucked being knocked out first go in November, at least this time I could still ham it up and get another go!

Russman Grand Master

Russman

Posted
Posted

Must say that I loved the long Wang track. More open and you can really wind it up and brake hard. I would have loved some more goes at that. I like the idea of the battles. However if bonus point are awarded, there needs to be parity between cars. I don't want to race a GTR every time :ohmy:

Snowman Grand Master

Snowman

Posted
Posted

Yep bonus points won't happen. The fast cars already have enough points without getting more points.

Russell - we normally have another back section. It was due to the original low numbers we did run the short wang. But even with the final numbers we did get we wouldn't have had enough officals to run that as well.

But we'll look into more things for the next event. I also enjoyed the new elements on the Long Wang than what we usually have. Stops if from becoming same old same old.

phunky_monkey Grand Master

phunky_monkey

Posted
Posted

Personally, I much preffered the non-knockout timed runs, and that they were very similar but at the same time quite different. Made it much easier for me to just concentrate on my driving and not on where I'm going.

We all know men can't multi-task...

NickR33 Grand Master

NickR33

Posted
Posted
Nice work Noodle! Must have been the Defi setup that made all the difference. :D

Hey Snowy just a small correction mate it's EDLIN not Eldin. :blink:

You guys are just lucky I wasn't running.

hey thanks Zol... Yeah the Defi setup definately gave me an extra 50rwkw!

and yeah I haven't been bothered to correct it but it is Edlin not Eldin but I know who your talking about :tongue:

you probably wouldn't have wanted to run with us anyway Zol... you might have got that beautiful paintjob dirty!

has anyone got any pics of my silver poo mobile in action? so I can change my avatar :happy:

RPMZ Contributor

RPMZ

Posted
Posted

.......... Congrats to winners and Matt Lowth for coming 4th in a stockish WRX, you drove very well every time I went for a ride with you ;) ..... you'd just hit a cone at the end lol.

I somehow managed 2nd fastest car on long track after Snowy and did ok NECK BASTA :happy::D:blink: ... other than that I sucked big time :) , but had fun :)

p.s. Dave....... car weights 1100kg not 1000kg

Bec Grand Master

Bec

Posted
Posted
The award for the strongest drinking team during dinner would have to go to Snowy and James for having two 1.4 litre mageritas EACH. Thats a total of 2.8 litres of alcoholic drinks each before we even hit the nightclubs!

Outstanding Performance...

As the only girl who drank 2 - I feel like I should get something dammit!!!

TOPS weekend boys and girls. Thanks to all who helped out on the day & thanks Ash for cooking lunch.

Everyone made it another great social weekend. Ahhh Shepparton - one day we just wont be allowed back.

Now - how long do I have to recover??? :confused:

LX_SS Apprentice

LX_SS

Posted
Posted

i quite enjoyed the day, even tho i had to get up at 4:30am it still was tops, cheers for the ride snowy, quite liked the r34 gtr :-D

good to meet a few of you guys, quite different (and a lot better) than quite a few other car clubs i've been with.

looking very much forward to the next one which i will be competing with a car of sorts *evil grin*.

Mavric Grand Master

Mavric

Posted
Posted

Although he prob wont read it id like to say a Massive thanx to Troy (ylwgtr2) for busting his nuts getting my car ready for this weekend... The work was very much appreciated espec given the time frame he had to play with....

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • CF.Panda
      R34 25GT Engine Light 21

      By CF.Panda · Posted

      I wasn’t able to replicate the sound anymore. It was a one time sound so maybe it was just coincidence but it was like small pebbles being dropped in a coke can.   should I try cleaning the MAF? It could be it’s functioning but dirty? I don’t know.
    • sunsetR33
      Unpeeling the Orange

      By sunsetR33 · Posted

      Update 4: Hi all. The car drives again! Haven't driven for long, only to store it in the garage again, but the test drive was successful. The coolant and oil leaks seem to be fixed for now. Temps on the engine were also very good, while moving I never even saw 80C water during the approx. 30 minute drive. Ate up all the coolant in the reservoir though so will have to fill that even more when I go to the car next time. One thing that pisses me off is that the RPM gauge is still f**ked, I even resoldered the board twice and used copper paste on the silly screws that are used as connections. Next time I take it out I'll take apart the board and fit new components, I'll see if I can get a replacement IC for it.  I have an appointment set for 22nd of September for the engine tune to 370hp. Alignment also still needs to be done. My hope is that I can get all the legal stuff over with by the end of this season. Anyone of you have advice regarding intercoolers? Currently there is an APEXI core fitted, one of those weird hybrid ones, 600x270x76. I don't think it's bad but it's not new and now I still have the chance to change it now to legally include it in the paperwork. Only issue is that the only options that would arrive in time are a HKS Type R intercooler or generic Ebay spec intercoolers comparable to a JustJap one. Ideally I'd order a Plazmaman but it takes over a month to receive which would mean making the car legal has to wait until next season. Would love to hear some input on this. Same story for my injectors, the previous owner was a nunce and put ID 1050x on the engine. They work but are obviously not ideal at "normal" power levels. But I don't see a reason to change them unless the tuner says it's necessary. I read online before buying a different exhaust that the top secret style rear diffusers won't fit due to the size of the rear resonators. My buddy and I made it work by slightly "adjusting the shape" of the mounting bracket and making some spacers out of 3d print for the mounting bolts. Fits like a charm. Just putting this here in case someone has this problem. Even the hefty HKS Silent Hi Power rear can fits without hitting anything.
    • Butters
      UniClutch

      By Butters · Posted

      Well they got my money but they are not getting my gearbox ! 
    • GTSBoy
      ECU sees many times the speed than speedo does (R34 swap)

      By GTSBoy · Posted

      It's needed for rolling idle up, and I think it is a decider on VCT also.
    • Kinkstaah
      ECU sees many times the speed than speedo does (R34 swap)

      By Kinkstaah · Posted

      I mean, not really. Link ECU's can absolutely still have errors from the ECU thinking it's getting a sensor it's not expecting. I would imagine the speed at the ECU level in Nistune does absolutely nothing anyway? I assume the ECU does not do any fancy TC stuff with regards to front+rear wheel speed or anything of that like anyway. Someone who uses Nistune may be more fluent in it. 
×
×
  • Create New...