Targa Tasmania 2009

[Kel]

Sorry Benny, no disrespect to your Who's Doing What thread, but I reckon *The Ultimate Tarmac Rally* deserves its own special thread with only 54 days to go!

So here is a spot to keep track of who is running/helping someone to run/helping the event run/helping by watching the event etc etc etc

And probably a spot for organising Tassie catch ups and piss ups... not to mention the resulting war stories.

[Kel]

So I kick off.

Me and my blue steel profile pic are entry 803 in the Early Modern Competition.

GO CAR 803!

Navigating for Steve from Just Jap in the old school 32.

Guessing prep is well under control - no last minute Raceworx fix its or stick its required this year

[sav man]

what happened to the r35 ride?

me and dad are back in 895. planning to finish this year, didn't like earth moving last year

[Kel]

what happened to the r35 ride?

me and dad are back in 895. planning to finish this year, didn't like earth moving last year

I said yes to the Just Jap seat straight after Targa last year before any of the rides in the 35s materialised.

Timing & subsequent luck aside I would have made the same choice I reckon- it's a good, fun, incredibly well prepared car and the new category is a bonus

Looking forward to Targa already- Steve and the team are bloody good value.

Just not quite sure how I will work out if we are on track with the touring stages this year- in other cars you always knew you were going the right way when you passed millions of kids in their Just Jap caps. Kinda like a dog marking its territory in that respect

Looking forward to a beer with you at the finish this year Ben!

[Snowman]

Daniel and I will be there in Car 128 for the first couple of days.

We'll be taking it one stage at a time.

Target 1 - finish a timed stage.

Everything after that is a bonus

I'm hoping PWR get their stuff sorted and I can have a test run at Sandown next week to find out if all the problems we discovered at TWP are sorted. If that all goes well the only thing I'll have left to do is to fix the scar on the front bar where the tow hook was ripped through at TWP.

[Sinful]

Wish I was going!!! You guys rock!!

Love the blue steel look picture of you Kel

Will be getting some experience behind me to hopefully be apart of it for 2010!

[PHaT MR30]

Daniel and I will be there in Car 128 for the first couple of days.

We'll be taking it one stage at a time.

Target 1 - finish a timed stage.

Everything after that is a bonus

I'm hoping PWR get their stuff sorted and I can have a test run at Sandown next week to find out if all the problems we discovered at TWP are sorted. If that all goes well the only thing I'll have left to do is to fix the scar on the front bar where the tow hook was ripped through at TWP.

Did you get accomodation sorted Snowy?

[Snowman]

Yeah we got a bed. Unfortunately Dan and I have to share it. And with another 2 guys - so pillow space will be at a premium, but we are told this is an accepted common practise down in Tassie so it will have to do.

It's not ideal obviously - but at least now I've learnt for the future BOOK WELL AHEAD!

[Marlin]

Well Phat Timmy and I are teaming up to hold hands in my little 32 GTS-t this year as most of you know I can't say how excited I am to be going back! I was really looking forward to navving for Russ in the big gun R35, but getting the Tarmac Magazine financial help and a big hand from Timmy the super-peakin-nav really tipped the decision to run the 32

Biggest news is we're changing pace notes this year, Tim and I both figure we are really craving more information now, though neither of us have the time to write our own notes, so we're making the switch from 1 to 6 over to 1 to 10, with alot more info The extra information will hopefully allow us to keep the little RB20 up at a reasonable pace. We don't have the benefit of RB26 power and big clutch stabs this year to cover any small mistakes and get us back up to speed.

Car prep, well, my buddy Elmo and I have been hard at it..... so much for running a cheap race car! lol The car should be good though, it looks the part now, though there's plenty left to do. Corner weighting the suspension hopefully this weekend, making a skid plate tonight and fitting some extra gauges amongst a bunch of other stuff. Oh, and a couple of extra double seat grab bars for Tim

We're in category 7, late classic. So I asked nicely for number 32, for R32, so we're car #732

http://www.targa.com.au/Competitors/profil...c%20Competition

Timmy's a hit with the ladies, "blue hair, blonde eyes"

Edited March 4, 2009 by Marlin

[Snowman]

And I just spoke to PWR and they STILL HAVEN'T DONE MY RADIATOR!!!

*sigh*

[Marlin]

If ya really start to run some peak about this darn radiator Snowy gimme a call, I have a friend who is quite good at speeding them up. (he's sponsored by them)

[PHaT MR30]

Well Phat Timmy and I are teaming up to hold hands in my little 32 GTS-t this year as most of you know I can't say how excited I am to be going back! I was really looking forward to navving for Russ in the big gun R35, but getting the Tarmac Magazine financial help and a big hand from Timmy the super-peakin-nav really tipped the decision to run the 32

Biggest news is we're changing pace notes this year, Tim and I both figure we are really craving more information now, though neither of us have the time to write our own notes, so we're making the switch from 1 to 6 over to 1 to 10, with alot more info The extra information will hopefully allow us to keep the little RB20 up at a reasonable pace. We don't have the benefit of RB26 power and big clutch stabs this year to cover any small mistakes and get us back up to speed.

Car prep, well, my buddy Elmo and I have been hard at it..... so much for running a cheap race car! lol The car should be good though, it looks the part now, though there's plenty left to do. Corner weighting the suspension hopefully this weekend, making a skid plate tonight and fitting some extra gauges amongst a bunch of other stuff. Oh, and a couple of extra double seat grab bars for Tim

We're in category 7, late classic. So I asked nicely for number 32, for R32, so we're car #732

http://www.targa.com.au/Competitors/profil...c%20Competition

Timmy's a hit with the ladies, "blue hair, blonde eyes"

So thats why you want me, not for my skills but my 'looks'?? haha!

Speaking of PWR, got that radiator yet?

[Marlin]

Yeah got it last week. All in there, haven't gone test and flogging yet, but even idling with just a thermo fan it controls temp alot easier.

And yes, you know how it works, you're the bait and get them talking, but I'm "The Driver" and get "the glory"! lolol

Edited March 4, 2009 by Marlin

[Targa Tom]

Yeah got it last week. All in there, haven't gone test and flogging yet, but even idling with just a thermo fan it controls temp alot easier.

And yes, you know how it works, you're the bait and get them talking, but I'm "The Driver" and get "the glory"! lolol

Pray for Rain Ben and drive it like dry.... those little 32's are the most confidence inspiring thing I have sat in... Still havent been as quick on some stages in the Evo.

And you are part of the family over here... never under-estimate just how special that is.

At this point its over and out for the X Bunnings mob... but never say never.

If we dont get to the grid, watch out for people in the bush. We do know the good spots, and rally spectating is an art.

Ciao

TT???(maybe)

[Kel]

Biggest news is we're changing pace notes this year, Tim and I both figure we are really craving more information now, though neither of us have the time to write our own notes, so we're making the switch from 1 to 6 over to 1 to 10, with alot more info The extra information will hopefully allow us to keep the little RB20 up at a reasonable pace. We don't have the benefit of RB26 power and big clutch stabs this year to cover any small mistakes and get us back up to speed.

I've been switching between 1-6 and 1-10 for the last few events and I haven't decided what I prefer yet.

I know some drivers actually driver quicker with the 1-6 becuase there's less info to process, and more marked differences in the corners?

[Kel]

Pray for Rain Ben and drive it like dry.... those little 32's are the most confidence inspiring thing I have sat in... Still havent been as quick on some stages in the Evo.

And you are part of the family over here... never under-estimate just how special that is.

At this point its over and out for the X Bunnings mob... but never say never.

If we dont get to the grid, watch out for people in the bush. We do know the good spots, and rally spectating is an art.

Ciao

TT???(maybe)

Not good to hear Greg - hope you can work on that never say never bit!

[Marlin]

Pray for Rain Ben and drive it like dry.... those little 32's are the most confidence inspiring thing I have sat in... Still havent been as quick on some stages in the Evo.

And you are part of the family over here... never under-estimate just how special that is.

At this point its over and out for the X Bunnings mob... but never say never.

If we dont get to the grid, watch out for people in the bush. We do know the good spots, and rally spectating is an art.

Ciao

TT???(maybe)

Gee Greg, sorry to hear you might not make it mate, that really is dissappointing. You were having a good crack at Rally Tas too! Some good times there mate, punching well above your weight I'd say!

And sure thing, I DO feel like part of the Tassie family, easily some of the best people I've met down your way mate, in fact, I'd move there in a heartbeat if your weather wasn't so shithouse

I hope something changes mate and you guys can make the start!

[PHaT MR30]

Pray for Rain Ben and drive it like dry.... those little 32's are the most confidence inspiring thing I have sat in... Still havent been as quick on some stages in the Evo.

And you are part of the family over here... never under-estimate just how special that is.

At this point its over and out for the X Bunnings mob... but never say never.

If we dont get to the grid, watch out for people in the bush. We do know the good spots, and rally spectating is an art.

Ciao

TT???(maybe)

Will be sad to see you out Greg, but I wanna hear some of these in the bush in the unlikely event you don't make it to the grid!

I've been switching between 1-6 and 1-10 for the last few events and I haven't decided what I prefer yet.

I know some drivers actually driver quicker with the 1-6 becuase there's less info to process, and more marked differences in the corners?

Ive been looking over the samples ive got of 1-10 and I really do prefer them, but will see how we go come recce. I also prefer the Degree first then the direction (IE 5R as opposed to R5). I feel that the driver (not singling out benny here, but every video ive seen and every driver ive been with), listens to the first part of the call more than the second part, whereas if they here the degree first and they can see the corner they don't necissarily need to ask what it was again.

Ill open this up to discussion though cos I believe it only helps everyone!

[Snowman]

I'm far from an expert (since I haven't even finished a timed stage yet) BUT for me in the short time I have been playing, when the corners are closely linked (which is when the notes are most important IMO - other than the DANGER DANGER DANGER bits as James likes to say. LOL) but when they are closely linked I find the most important bit of info is which direction the next corner is so I know whether to exit wide or keep in. So if I'm only listening to the 1st bit then I'd prefer the direction at that point.

But as I said I'm still learning so maybe that will change in time.

[Marlin]

lol.... I Do try to listen to it all coz I hate crashing!...... so I have no idea what Timmy's talkin about.