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yeah I had certainly expected it would be about par with the gallardo. similar weight, power, brakes etc. better gerbox, but the gallardo's have a few years worth of development under the belt so far. bit hard to judge off just the first days running.

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Having an off is no indication of the cars ability, especially in a Targa.

Although I understand that many people would be dissapointed that it hasn't "performed" so to speak at this event if they don't end up continuing.

I was just going to say this.

I think its a bit premature to write off the ability of the R35 as a competent tarmac rally car simply because of one minor incident.

There was a lot of hype surrounding this particular car, and sure, we all wanted to see it kick some ass but lets be realistic, this is the first such event it has competed in, and im sure we will see plenty of decent results in the future once some further development has occured, particularly around the suspension setup.

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Well it didn't exactly set the field alight yesterday either. I remember when the Gallardo made the debut with Stokell (and Appleby) it was kicking ass despite the tyre issue - until the little wall incident. But it left you feeling the potential. Right now I'm just not feeling that for the R35.

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Well it didn't exactly set the field alight yesterday either. I remember when the Gallardo made the debut with Stokell (and Appleby) it was kicking ass despite the tyre issue - until the little wall incident. But it left you feeling the potential. Right now I'm just not feeling that for the R35.

Fair call Snowy :D

I was going to say I can understand Alford not wanting to push it considering the value of the car, but that pales when compared with Stokell's effort in the Gallardo upon its debut!

Heres hoping that we see some more impressive performances from the R35 soon

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My other thoughts were based upon the R35's move from M2 (where the old GTR's are) to M1 which means there's less that they have to play with. But I hope you are right and perhaps someone like Steve Jones in W.A. can re-encourage those of us that are feeling a little underwhelmed currently.

BTW - just to make it clear I'm not having a go at anyone or anything. I'm soley talking about the potential of the car as a genuine tarmac rally challenger because to be honest I had genuine long term dreams of owning one for this purpose. I want to pop my Targa cherry next year in the Rookie rally (but in something slow and sensible - not an R35 GTR) but with a long term goal of heading towards one as experience was gained.

giant Mentor

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i'll probably be poping my cherry next year in the r35.

but yeah will be a big learing curve, so i dont expect to set the world on fire either! hehe and i dont like some one talking to me while i'm driving!!! :D

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9 - 979 Wooster, Ben - Kulhanek, Tim QLD Tas 2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II N1

21 - 895 Manion, Brendan - Manion, Benjamin Tas Tas 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1

33 - 808 Leemhuis, Peter - Handley, Kelly ACT NSW 1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 - WOOOHOOO!

latest results - set to change

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any news if they are rejoining?

Okay update on the R35 GTR, its is out of the event. They have withdrawn

I spoke to Tony tonight and he is disappointed that they are out, but they see massive potential in the car.

I will be doing a full update on their Targa story on GTRBlog.com in the coming weeks

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9 - 979 Wooster, Ben - Kulhanek, Tim QLD Tas 2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II N1

21 - 895 Manion, Brendan - Manion, Benjamin Tas Tas 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1

33 - 808 Leemhuis, Peter - Handley, Kelly ACT NSW 1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 - WOOOHOOO!

latest results - set to change

another one to watch is car 711 of luck and johnstone. comming 19th in classic outright they are piloting an r32 gtst. its there 4th targa in this car and its taken a few years of R&D to get it right but this rear its pretty well on song.

Neil Grand Master

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Kel and Pete finished up 46th in modern and 6th in their class for the day. :banana:

35 GTR is definately out.

Go Kel. 2 down 2 to go. Time to up the boost and for Kel to start punching his left shoulder when he gets out of control.

If you read this Kel have fun baby,,,

Zilla and Zed are watching your every move. GO Mum Zed yells!!!!!!

Neil.

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i'm a newb when it comes to these things, but given the Jap's mentality when it comes to suspension, i would have though the Mines option job would be the last thing you'd want given the sort of 'unperfect' roads you'd be finding down in Tas?

Duncan Grand Master

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RIghto full results for the SAU guys from yesterday.

14 979 Wooster, Ben Kulhanek, Tim QLD Tas 2001 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-spec II N1 CM23 7 1 06:46

22 942 Beable, Jeff Beable, Nerida VIC VIC 2000 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 CM23 14 3 08:08

25 984 Johnston, Greg Stoneman, Mike Tas Tas 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9 CM22 16 13 08:21

32 895 Manion, Brendan Manion, Benjamin Tas Tas 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 BM23 3 3 08:52

46 808 Leemhuis, Peter Handley, Kelly ACT NSW 1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 BM23 7 6 10:15

58 803 Thatcher, Stephen Plenderlith, Stella NSW NSW 1993 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 BM23 10 8 11:53

64 814 Bowker, Steven Stephenson, Paul VIC VIC 1990 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec N1 BM23 14 9 13:24

Only one of our guys are out so far so keep cheering everyone!

Re the R35, Lambos, Tony etc, keep in mind when Stockell was running the Lambo a. he didnt own it and b. he crashed it. You aren't going to win if you are stuck in a tree. The R35 is on road tyres and you can't underestimate how much of an issue that is in the dry. Lets see how it goes next year once it has decent tyres and the more appropriate suspension.

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