Tarmac Rallying Perpetual Thread

[sav man]

Slightly OT - are you doing Sport GT @ Phillip Island again Ben?

I entered it this week.

I'd like to, but can't really afford to do PI and Targa. Never say never though, it was a great event

[Snowman]

I tell you for the cost of entry ($1200) and the amount of track time you get I don't know of any other category that gets full live TV coverage for the price.

Chris (Scotsman) has also entered in his R33 GT-R. I'm looking forwards to it even though I know my thing will be totally uncompetitive in that field.

[sav man]

It's the bass straight raping that makes it hard.

You should end up with a group of cars to play with. I wouldn't be surprised if the top cars are in the 30's this year

[XRATED]

Hey Ben,

... your inbox is full, could you shoot me a PM?

Cheers

Justin

[sweefu]

Is anyone doing the Great Tarmac Rally? First weekend in October (long weekend)

http://www.australiantarmacrally.com/great_tarmac_rally.html

[sav man]

Looks like Blaises car has found a new home and could potentially be making the trip down to tassie next year

[Snowman]

The most impressive part of that video is Adam is driving around in a t-shirt.

When do you ever get to drive around on the track in a t-shirt in this country!!?

[Bazil_1]

Damn that looks loose!!!

Maybe if you pay Eastern Creek track day prices they turn a blind eye to safety.

[sav man]

The most impressive part of that video is Adam is driving around in a t-shirt.

When do you ever get to drive around on the track in a t-shirt in this country!!?

We used to do it all the time in Tassie, until about 18 months ago when CAMS clamped down on private days. Didn't you know that fire burns colder when your practicing.

[sav man]

Thought it was time to bump this thread up. The 25th Targa Tasmania is only 3 weeks away now and it looks like a big field.

I'm giving the Skyline a rest this year and moving over to the dark side. I'm going to be running Dad's old Subie in the new GT4 class.

Is anyone else running or coming down for a look?

Edited March 23, 2016 by sav man

[Burger]

That looks bloody nice.

[Bazil_1]

Looking good Ben! I'm sure you'll smash the 35s in gt4. Should be easy to drive in the wet. Kind hoping we get a wet day somewhere to mix it up (and so my tyres can last).

I'm almost ready to go, only a few small jobs left then on the boat in two weeks. Don't know how I feel about the new car number 747.

[sav man]

I think the 35's will struggle with the GT4 regs and the heavy service restrictions this year. I will be interested to see how fast Quinny is in his Lambo. I will be sporting some Nissan though, I'm running R34 GT-R

Nothing wrong with 747's

[Bazil_1]

Yeah they will be quite heavy. Probably fine in the wet just slower and heavier tyre wear everywhere else. How does it feel to drive after the skyline? Less driver input needed?

Went to bleed the alsd this afternoon and the bleed nipple on top snapped off... Have since picked up a very fresh looking asld to put back in. Good thing it's a long weekend.

[Duncan]

lol 747. nasty.

good luck down there guys, Kel is heading down again too, looking to pick up her 10 year trophy (and I hope I didn't just jinx her)

[Bazil_1]

747, big and heavy. At least it can fly.

Diffs swapped. I really should loose this alsd crap and put a mechanical in there.

[sav man]

Yeah they will be quite heavy. Probably fine in the wet just slower and heavier tyre wear everywhere else. How does it feel to drive after the skyline? Less driver input needed?

Went to bleed the alsd this afternoon and the bleed nipple on top snapped off... Have since picked up a very fresh looking asld to put back in. Good thing it's a long weekend.

They are pretty different. They are all about low down torque and corner speed compared to a skyline, chassis development has come a long way in 20 years. Over a stage the Subie would be faster I recon

[Marlin]

Shame did thread kind of died in the arse - FB has a lot to answer for.

See you there gents. I'm servicing for the first time ever this year, will be great to see the event from that perspective.

It's going to be a great year, I'm sure the organisers have a bunch of cool things organized

Good luck to you all!

[JAS-25T]

Hope it's smooth sailing for you...I'm sure it's more fun when you're not fixing things.

[sav man]

Shame did thread kind of died in the arse - FB has a lot to answer for.

See you there gents. I'm servicing for the first time ever this year, will be great to see the event from that perspective.

It's going to be a great year, I'm sure the organisers have a bunch of cool things organized

Good luck to you all!

You with Adam Clarke?