R35 Prep For Rally Tas

[Marlin]

I'm here so may as well answer that. No, didn't go through the dash mate.

[JAS-25T]

Having the padles move with the wheel are a must. glad my car came with them like that.

Although in tight corners when you would turn the wheel more than you can twist without releasing your hand and re-grabing them makes it hard.

This wouldn't be so much of a concern on a track or rally. moreso for tight street stuff.

[260DET]

dunc , nope i have no rally experience so big learning curve, ben will have to keep me in check

i have done about 15 years as a mechanic for an ARC team but not as driver.

no we dont have tyres sorted, we will be running on the tyres i used at superlap! they are half f#@ked! i also have a spare set of the bridgestones runflats if needed.

we will definately struggle for tyres but will still be a good learning curve and shake down for next year.

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If you don't mind me saying that is a funny attitude, for what is involved, tyres are #1 as if you need me to tell you that.

[giant]

260det

if you can get me a set of semi slick tyres to suit my car, i will be more than happy to buy them off you & will even pay you hansomely for your efforts!

[Marlin]

pay you hansomely for your efforts!

lol... me too?????? 19's and semi's on their way

Seriously though.... it'll only be a real shit-storm if it's wet. lolol

[Snowman]

I have to say since semi's aren't readily available in 20's I'm suprised people haven't given the Pirelli P Zero's a shot on the GT-R's. I was super impressed with them on the R8's we ran at Phillip Island and the lap times we were doing showed they were performing pretty sweetly too. They did have a drop off in perfmormance once they got really hot but it wasn't too bad.

http://www.pirellipzero.com/

But I don't know how they compare to the dunlops as I haven't had the chance to have a play on them. But the Pirellis may be worth a look at if you are looking for rubber.

[Marlin]

Pace note prac tomorrow am... yee hawww!

[Marlin]

First session completed

Pumped much Russ??? lol

[Marlin]

Any picture updates for these fine folk Russ?

Can't wait for Friday!

[Wogboy]

Look forward to seiing this in Burnie!!

[Marlin]

Hope to see you again this year Wogboy..... maybe time for a bit more of a chat hey!?!?

Don't suppose your tyre machine is run flat capable?

[Wogboy]

Yeah, hope to have a chat. Don't have a tyre machine sorry. Had a look at the CAM calendar and I have a club day on the Sunday, hope to see a bit on the Saturday!

[giant]

hi guys

well the car is getting closer to ready for rally tas in two weeks!

Ben and i had a quick run in it Friday and all is good, new paddle shifters that turn with the wheel work well!

seat needs moving , still needs door trims and a few other things but 90 percent done! phew !

graphics go on the car tuesday, looks a bit like the bat mobile at the moment

[m3gtr]

A little surprised youve still got the rear factory cup holders still in place Russ...

[giant]

still got the rear centre speakers in too!

car has to remain original weight for the rallies we are doing, mind you the cupholder weighs about 500 grams but covers the the sensors and protects them

[Snowman]

Looks good Russ. Bet you are itching to get out there in it!

[N1GTR]

That reminds me of the old doc martin ad on tv where the guy is checking out a black sey of docs for the start of the school year, "got any blacker?"

[t01-100]

looks heaps better than it did with the silver rims... love the sinister look!

[giant]

thanks guys!

really looking forward to it, i bet i'll have some nervs by the time the rally start day comes!

[dazmo]

Car is looking good Russ. I like the look with your signiture black wheels will try and catch up with you this week sometime before you have to head off.