MrSnrub Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 They should resurface the plex with that brown stuff they are putting at major intersections..... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_the_man Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 would that work? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 rob, looks like you were playing outside the engines power band on those runs. 111mph is a tad low. Traction is always an issue at the drags, some days more than others. I think it's pretty hard to go to the track and expect great times without good tyres. Most of the issue is in that first 60ft, get past that and it's usually a little easier. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 I agree with Dave, I heard what was happening and you kept falling off the power when changing gears, need to keep your foot to the floor and flat change:D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Butters, I do think they need to make the track surface better, most people complain it's slipperier than the normal road, hope your suggestions are taken on-board by the Plex:D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
N I B Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 The track is to be prepped in the coming days. I know of cars doing low 11s at Robs speed. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dsturbd Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Will always have traction problems on street tyres .... My mates car run 11.22 @ 120 mph last wednesday night with slicks .. So get some nittos or slicks and never have TRACTION problems again .. His best time has been 11.17 and that was on fully prepared track Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562378 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Even Nitto's don't work too well if the track ain't prepped:( Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562712 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCIEVE Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 ok people im arranging a group buy of silverstone semi-slicks. 200bucks or less depending on numbers for a 16" tyre. you can get 17's but more $$, ill have to check if theres interest in the bigger tyre. pm me if your interested. theyre a track tyre but should be ok for the strip, i may start a thread if theres sufficient interest Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dsturbd Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 Go get ANDRA license and race on test & tune days or race NATIONAL meetings when the track is at its best Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-562892 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Yeah, I might follow Got Boost's advice and go on the ANDRA track days, the track will be fully prepped:D Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-563101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butters Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Also dudes. There is the Fast Fridays now. With the sports compact class. This will be a prepped track. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-563108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rev210 Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Originally posted by Steve-SST The track is to be prepped in the coming days. I know of cars doing low 11s at Robs speed. yep his mph is definately good for a much lower pass with a decent 60ft even on road tyres Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-563323 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Butters, Who is eligible for Fast Fridays? ANDRA members? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-563367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Both the Fast Friday and Sports compact look to be much better than the normal Wednesday nights. I'll try and get my car ready to compete then:D http://www.motorplex.com.au/calendar/event...st_fridays.html http://www.motorplex.com.au/calendar/event...rtscompact.html Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-563394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dsturbd Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 If your car is going to do 12.99 or quicker get ANDRA license and race on the big nights ... Hope to have my car ready for opening night Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-563901 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deesh Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 I only saw them spray the traction compound on the track once, that was during the burnouts, I spose they would have done it before racing started, they could have done it more times, but every other time Ive been down Ive noticed theyve been pretty liberal with the stuff. Not enough for that many cars. Maybe the street meets have left over compound after drag meets, so it could improve through the season after a few more professional events have been run. Near the end I think it was a while silvia/180 got a bit too sideways and crossed the line into the other lane, and they say its safer than public roads. My best time was 14.1, with all the rest in the 14.4-14.7 bracket. Could have been a very high 13, at least a flat 14 if I could get some decent grip. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-563936 Share on other sites More sharing options...
G0DF4Th3R Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 yeah saw the Silvia nearly lose it close to the end i think it was the last 2-3 runs before they closed Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-564036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTS-t VSPEC Posted October 10, 2003 Share Posted October 10, 2003 Deesh, I think when they fully prep the track they have a tractor that sprays VHT along the whole track. I guess it must be expensive, that's why the leave it to the proper drag meets:( Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-564177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH32 Posted October 11, 2003 Share Posted October 11, 2003 Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC Butters, Who is eligible for Fast Fridays? ANDRA members? Paul anyone can enter the Fast Fridays competitions. There are different classes and we would be in the Sport Compact class. It's an eliminations event. There's also Grudge Racing if u get knocked out early The track will be fully prepped too Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/25561-expressions-of-interest-sau-drag-day/page/11/#findComment-564357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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