Targa Tas '08, Whos Running, Discussion Etc

[Kel]

so how bad are these targa withdrawl symptoms!

am i the only one looking at the wrong side of the road thinking it's normal to be driving there?!!

[PHaT MR30]

or the fact that people driving at 50km/h is painfully slow

[Marlin]

Haha, I found myself with a nav friend in Vic on the weekend..... after about 5 klms she had started calling the pace notes and we were well on our way to a night in jail! lol

[Kel]

or the fact that people driving at 50km/h is painfully slow

Tell me about it- I think I copped my first ever speeding fine last week!

[navdan]

Jenna said last weekend that 100km/h feels slow!!!! :laughing-smiley-014: Can only imagine how slow 50 must feel after Targa!

[luckydip]

.............why is everyone talking so SLOW after Targa? Ahhh.....a week later and all is well - everyone is talking about normal again.

Why do we love skylines?.....cause we can thrash the shit out of them, over and over and over and they still come back with " is that the best you can do?"

My little RB20 was smokey before the event - and after numerous tests we couldn't work out wether it was the turbo or engine.

What the hell - just run it and see what happens. After finishing 30th/ classic outright last year I was determined to get in the top 20 OR bust it.

EVERY gear change was on the rev limiter 7500 on every stage.

After day 3 the GCG hi-flow shit itself - on with a standard (the ceramic one) turbo for last 2 big days.

Day 4 ran at 1 bar....lost a few places - but still in top 20 - sorta happy but with 3 cars within a minute behind me things had to change.

Day 5 WTF screw open the bleed a few turns. All day including the longest stage of 47 klm/23 mins it was on 1.3 bar and lived fine.

The car went like a jet....got me and the ballast (105kg) to 15th. Pretty happy with that. And the ballast (Keith) was fantastic.

Well done MP SB KB.

NB The engine was only so so as well - it still blew shit loads of smoke after turbo change. Tuff little shiters those RB's

[Targa Tom]

.............why is everyone talking so SLOW after Targa? Ahhh.....a week later and all is well - everyone is talking about normal again.

Why do we love skylines?.....cause we can thrash the shit out of them, over and over and over and they still come back with " is that the best you can do?"

My little RB20 was smokey before the event - and after numerous tests we couldn't work out wether it was the turbo or engine.

What the hell - just run it and see what happens. After finishing 30th/ classic outright last year I was determined to get in the top 20 OR bust it.

EVERY gear change was on the rev limiter 7500 on every stage.

After day 3 the GCG hi-flow shit itself - on with a standard (the ceramic one) turbo for last 2 big days.

Day 4 ran at 1 bar....lost a few places - but still in top 20 - sorta happy but with 3 cars within a minute behind me things had to change.

Day 5 WTF screw open the bleed a few turns. All day including the longest stage of 47 klm/23 mins it was on 1.3 bar and lived fine.

The car went like a jet....got me and the ballast (105kg) to 15th. Pretty happy with that. And the ballast (Keith) was fantastic.

Well done MP SB KB.

NB The engine was only so so as well - it still blew shit loads of smoke after turbo change. Tuff little shiters those RB's

So..... was I right about the Turbo???? Or does it need to be somewhere in between?

"The dark side"

984

[t01-100]

Great to hear everyone had such a good experience, this would be one of the very first years people aren't saying to me 'had a great time, BUT...'

There are always things to be fine tuned and improved, which we will do, but clearly we're on the right track to an even better event next year!

PS. Bring on the R35 fleet in '09!

PPS. Now I've finally got some time to get my own project back on track... still thinking I should have got another Skyline though!

[Marlin]

Great to hear Kerry! I've always been a huge fan of the RB20.... tough lil buggers!

Stu.... yep.... you're building a great car, but it's no Skyline! Jokes... I bet it will be a great thing

[t01-100]

Had to breifly tow the RX7 yesterday and we subbed the radiator support for a tow hook as most of the front end has been removed for the time being and its basically a shell with an engine... the tow strap actually cut right through the radiator support... didn't break the welds, but I now have a two pice support bar!

Not sure if its alloy or just really light tin/steel, but that along with heaps of factory alloy components and weigh saving measures like holes drilled into steel plating and use of plastic instead of sheet metal you can really see the two very different ways of making a Japanese performance car - Nissan stuffed the GTR with technology. instead Mazda just threw it out and made it light!

[Marlin]

Wholly Guackamolli she does sound light!, And that my friend, is the essence of a good package

I really noticed even the modest (50kg or so) weight saving in the white 34 in comparison to the blue 34.

Whilst the GTR is a great thing, you're always conscious of the weight and the punishment that puts the tyres through, not to mention when she starts to get away a little bit, she has lots of momentum Witness our huge moment on Cethana! LOL

I've gotta say I'm really looking forward to seeing your car all done, it's going to be a real nice thing

[luckydip]

So..... was I right about the Turbo???? Or does it need to be somewhere in between?

"The dark side"

984

You were right about the turbo - but motor still smokes a lot on start-up. Copmpression test (hot) pre targa was 165 for 5 clys and no.3 was 140. Will do another one soon but I reckon prob aftermarth of TT07 when chased a high end miss for 4 days and ended up being a F......fuel filter. The ETG showed running around 850c then compared to 730c now - reckon I nipped a piston/ring.

No worries I have a big buck ($600) engine swinging on hoist ready to go in. Bloody expensive RB's (ha).

Lucky1

[Marlin]

Me again, I just wanted to take the chance and publicly thank and congratulate Tim (PHaT MR30) on a fantastic effort over the targa fortnight.

Tim took a huge blind leap by jumping in the silly seat with me, not knowing me well, and never having driven with me or experienced the car. That took alot of guts and is certainly not something that many people would do I'm sure.

Our 4 days of Recce in the Nuss was a ball, and you took in the information and changes to your calls I needed like some giant over-grown Sponge Bob Square pants!

Thanks for not screaming at me when i was struggling with the gear shift issues for the first couple of days, and thanks again for showing faith in me and not getting straight out of the car out after a couple of "double seat grab" moments. LOL

I think you've morphed into a top nav mate, and if we don't get a campaign together for next year, then I'm certain that if you put your feelers out you'll land a good gig in a good car

This whole motorsport thing reminds me how fortunate we are to be able to compete in it, with the bonus of meeting some first-quality people along the way

So if anyone needs a good nav, with balls of steel, get it contact with Tim..........

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Or me

Cheers, Ben.

[sav man]

He was also very patent for all the time we spent buggering round getting our car on the trailer . But seriosly congrats Tim you did a great job. Apparently Dad's looking for a new nav for next year

[Marlin]

Bwaaaaahahaha..... but I though he was nav when you went off???

see below ;

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...56#entry3837356

Edited May 1, 2008 by Marlin

[PHaT MR30]

Thanks guys means alot!

I should also publically thank Ben, I was actually quite worried to begin with getting in a car with someone I had never really met, I didn't know his background in motorsport other than a few Targas navigating.

4 days recceing soon confirmed it for me, this guy has some idea of whats going on.

I think after completing the event I can quite comfortably say I have never been in a car before with someone who once helmets are on, is so calm, he did all the right things, knew what to do when things go slightly wrong. And his driving? SMOOTH lines! It certainly makes you feel alot more comfortable to be sitting alongside someone who drives like this! Definately some of the best driving I have experienced!

I think given the right equipment and opportunities Ben would be a certain force to be reckoned with.

And a word of advice, stick to driving mate, your GOLD!

[sav man]

I was, but he's shit stiring and saying he'll drive the whole event and get a nav.

Bwaaaaahahaha..... but I though he was nav when you went off???

see below ;

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...56#entry3837356

[Marlin]

Thanks guys means alot!

I should also publically thank Ben, I was actually quite worried to begin with getting in a car with someone I had never really met, I didn't know his background in motorsport other than a few Targas navigating.

4 days recceing soon confirmed it for me, this guy has some idea of whats going on.

I think after completing the event I can quite comfortably say I have never been in a car before with someone who once helmets are on, is so calm, he did all the right things, knew what to do when things go slightly wrong. And his driving? SMOOTH lines! It certainly makes you feel alot more comfortable to be sitting alongside someone who drives like this! Definately some of the best driving I have experienced!

I think given the right equipment and opportunities Ben would be a certain force to be reckoned with.

And a word of advice, stick to driving mate, your GOLD!

Awwww like big awww Shucks n stuff!!!

Thanks buddy!

[Marlin]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/R3...63#entry3865263

Go on Greg... you know you wanna come back to the fold...... lol

[navdan]

Targa Tasmania on Channel 7, Sunday 1st June, 11AM.

Don't miss it peeps

Edited May 18, 2008 by rexdan