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acsplit Veteran

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Hey Jack who took those pics?

I was wondering if my brakes were glowing on the last few sessions of the night, as it started to get a bit hard to make it into corners hehehe.

bigger brakes definatly haver to go one now.

Downforce Grand Master

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Hey all, I'm fine and the car is also fine. What happened had Nothing to do with wet conditions or rear wheel drive. The car was handling great and going strong until I got impatient stuck behind a slower driver. I was lucky to get away with such minor damage.. it's the first time I've had an accident so I'm disappointed and pissed off with myself more than anything.

For the record -- I know the rules and was not intentionally disobeying the flags. I thought after the hats were finished that I was allowed to pass so I pulled out when the surface changed and bang there was a hat there which I hit front on and spun around then trying to keep the car straight while sliding in reverse at over 120km/h

It was a stupid mistake and shouldn't have happened. As expected the clerk of course had strong words to me about it but I knew it was my fault so I let him have his rant. It would have been more professional of him to talk with me in private though.

Justine - Tom was pushing you to go out more than I was! I said if you didn't feel up to it then don't go out, I knew how tired you were :no:

Jack - wish you had the camera on hey!

Anyway.. car is going into the shop this week to put my new engine in which has been ready to go for a while. I'll see you Team Wang guys at Philip Island :laugh:

saff_cossie Grand Master

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Hey all, I'm fine and the car is also fine. What happened had Nothing to do with wet conditions or rear wheel drive. The car was handling great and going strong until I got impatient stuck behind a slower driver. I was lucky to get away with such minor damage.. it's the first time I've had an accident so I'm disappointed and pissed off with myself more than anything.

For the record -- I know the rules and was not intentionally disobeying the flags. I thought after the hats were finished that I was allowed to pass so I pulled out when the surface changed and bang there was a hat there which I hit front on and spun around then trying to keep the car straight while sliding in reverse at over 120km/h

It was a stupid mistake and shouldn't have happened. As expected the clerk of course had strong words to me about it but I knew it was my fault so I let him have his rant. It would have been more professional of him to talk with me in private though.

Justine - Tom was pushing you to go out more than I was! I said if you didn't feel up to it then don't go out, I knew how tired you were :P

Jack - wish you had the camera on hey!

Anyway.. car is going into the shop this week to put my new engine in which has been ready to go for a while. I'll see you Team Wang guys at Philip Island :P

Good to hear you are fine mate and I know how you feel r.e pissed off with yourself. Look forward to seeing it back in action at PI.

phunky_monkey Grand Master

phunky_monkey

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Fark me...so 260rwkws isnt enough? What sort of numbers will the RB30 be making? It will be interesting to see how the handling is affected....oh and give me a drive. :(

As if 260rwkw's is enough... :(

Snowman Grand Master

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BTW - we will be counting the times set on the Long Track for the Club Championship for this round.

Pretty much everyone in the same classes were on the track at the same times so there is no issues here that I can see.

Roy Grand Master

Roy

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no way is 260 enough...its standard with every1 running hi-flow etc these days.

My new motor will only be makign about 260-280rwkws, but with loads more drivability. With some good fuel and more boost it may make 300odd but its still a long way of beign finished.

Al Grand Master

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My new motor will only be makign about 260-280rwkws, but with loads more drivability. With some good fuel and more boost it may make 300odd but its still a long way of beign finished.

If you ever make your mind up and build the damn thing! :D

Aaron34 Proficient

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I think we should count the aggregate of the best two laps, one long and one short.

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I did suggest an aggregate of both sessions, but what does it matter, kepp it simple --- the Stig SMASHED us in both... We gotta slow him down somehow....

JAGR33 Grand Master

JAGR33

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I think we should count the aggregate of the best two laps, one long and one short.

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I did suggest an aggregate of both sessions, but what does it matter, kepp it simple --- the Stig SMASHED us in both... We gotta slow him down somehow....

WOOHOO!! My first FTD and 25 championship points... Don't think it will happen again anytime soon, can't see me doing 1:45's at PI... Oh well, I'll be chasing 2nd place....!!

Roy Grand Master

Roy

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If you ever make your mind up and build the damn thing! :P

Not enough folding stuff to finish it. So until i do ill just stick with my selection of parts between two states :P

Good work Jack...but did we all see the times Matt was doing? Good work by the man. He was punting the thing well for a pretty powerful rwd car. The extra weight seems to help in the wet.

JAGR33 Grand Master

JAGR33

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Not enough folding stuff to finish it. So until i do ill just stick with my selection of parts between two states :P

Good work Jack...but did we all see the times Matt was doing? Good work by the man. He was punting the thing well for a pretty powerful rwd car. The extra weight seems to help in the wet.

Yes, Matt was doing very well, must be the 'GTR stance' the car has now.... Cheater! :P

Roy Grand Master

Roy

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Have read in plenty of articles that higher weight helps with traction in the wet as it applies a larger normal force to the tyres which helps it force out the water.

I have also heard drivers talking about the old Grp A cars and the comment was the VN Grp A were pretty good in the wet as they had a little bit of aero and the weight of them helps with grip. Though i imagine when the let go they let go

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