Tarmac Rallying Perpetual Thread

[Nee-san]

DR30's look awesome wit the right wheels on them

And by Right wheels we mean watanabe's

[260DET]

What are the problems with the DR30 rear end? Is it the camber change like a 1600?

Not sure what to do with this car till we get it and see what spec it is? It ran LMS in 2001 so that would be very close to SS now. Eventual plans are for full MS build incl S13 susp and steering, RB cr g/box, serious llightening etc. Might run in an event or two as is and see where to go from there.

I saw there was an Escort in the ocean on that 2001 Targa Tape, is that the same spot as the 2 cars at Wrest Point?

Talk to Ken at Accurate Suspension 3808 2878, he has heaps of Datto experience and races one. There is a BMW 2002 that he has worked on, similar semi trailing arm suspension, which hauls axe at Lakeside, search Mr Dickie for a recent vid on YouTube, seems to handle great. As a bigger buck alternative there is always MCA of course for the best suspension, I'm sure that Murray Coote has Datto experience. With the right work the STA suspension is pretty damm good eg E30 BMW..

Good luck, keep us informed

Found the Mr Dickie vid

The thing is, the BMW suspension is no better than the Datto's, the difference is that BMW owners will spend money to get it right.

Edited May 4, 2012 by 260DET

[poolheaters]

I like it!

And that red steering wheel will match your lipstick......

I prefer my lipstick black Benny cause I'm always sad..

Talk to Ken at Accurate Suspension 3808 2878, he has heaps of Datto experience and races one. There is a BMW 2002 that he has worked on, similar semi trailing arm suspension, which hauls axe at Lakeside, search Mr Dickie for a recent vid on YouTube, seems to handle great. As a bigger buck alternative there is always MCA of course for the best suspension, I'm sure that Murray Coote has Datto experience. With the right work the STA suspension is pretty damm good eg E30 BMW..

Thanks for that, I hadn't thought of Ken. My wife knows him pretty well, they spent alot of time racing each other around witches hats when they were littler! I will drop in and and see him for a chat. Murrayflex (MCA) will be the preferred option eventually. Murray and Dave Feron have done quite a bit of work "developing" the 1600 rear ends over the years.

I don't really know too much of the specs of what suspension is in it already (Koni?)? Find out when it gets here I guess..

Might have to do a few laps of Lakeside to see where it is at?

[260DET]

Ben (Marlin) is the bloke to talk to about Lakeside

[Marlin]

Oh I think Paul can handle himself around there too mate........

Besides, it's nearly two years since I've been on track there!

[PHaT MR30]

quick one of a little overtaking manoeuvre.

[Marlin]

Bloody hell! You caught and passed that Mazda FAST!

That Renault's a weapon!

[Marlin]

Fark it's quiet in here! Is everyone out working or something?

Or has FB killd our tarmac Rally thread.

[sav man]

Not all of us get no pants Friday! But I got my team trophy in the mail last night.

I've looked through my engine, and surprisinly the cam snap didn't put any shit through the engine, or damage the cam caps, or bend any valves! So that's a win.

Here's Mt Arrowsmith, good way to waist 30min on a Friday

How much longer are Mazda going to persist with the RX8?

[Marlin]

Mazda is giving it one last run I think later in the year.

I heard the 3 MPS is for sale?

And given it's pants-off-Friday I have much better things to do with my time than watch 27 minutes of you and Damo huffin n puffin

[paulR32gtr]

My rebuild is coming along. Cage, paint and most of the wiring is done, engine & gbox should be out this / next weekend and off to be screwed together in the coming weeks.

FIA padding makes for a comfy elbow rest while rebuilding!

[Marlin]

Lookin good!

[PHaT MR30]

I am going Snowy River Sprint at the end of the month.. Not 100% confirmed (IE not flights booked) and not sure what car yet though...

That FIA padding, why don't we just zip tie a brick to the cage probably be softer!

[sav man]

Might open showroom up to some actual showroom cars if the MPS leaves

[Marlin]

Interesting statement Ben. What do you know?

Timmy... who with buddy?

[sav man]

Personly I think showroom should be as the car rolled off the showroom floor, with a cage, ecu (to stop limp home, speed limiters...etc), basic shocks/springs, and possably the mufflers cut out so they sound better.... like the frogmobile

I can't go into Mazda and get a 3 MPS with front floating Brembo's, and a Kaaz diff. I can see why Octagon gives the consessions out to fix the road cars problems, but it's getting away from what showroom was a couple of years ago.

[PHaT MR30]

Benny its with Danny Traverso, seems like a good bloke and got a good crew. Either in an Emo 9 or a GC8 2 door. The weight is on Burkey's shoulders to give the IX the ready to race tick of approval!

[PHaT MR30]

And I agree with Ben, the rules for showroom were quite strict back in 09/10.

[Marlin]

Timmy that sounds cool!

We ran Showrrom back in 2005 (and won it I'll add!). Back then it was stock shocks, ECU's, mufflers etc, ... everything. Only mods were pads and tyres. That was tough getting cars through then, but unfortunately, the category didn't have the "cache" it attracts now.

I dunno where I stand on it. Depends if I run a Showroom category car anytime soon I guess!

[260DET]

Semi trailing arm rear suspension, tarmac performance demo video