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I personally like to see a bit of in the car in the incar- I definitely think it gives a better sense of what it's really like to drive these stages.

Outside the car ends up looking a bit too cruisy to me if you don't get good sound to hear what the cars actually doing?

Despite that ending I love The Sideling. Though I reckon each time I've done it, it takes at least 10 minutes after the stage for my arse cheeks to unclench (sorry that was a big crude, but the truth ;) )

The sideling is tops, just spent some time last night going over it and the notes (TV spec).

On the camera thing im planning on using the POV for a forward view (dash in view) and the GoPro for a view back onto the crew or stick it outside somewhere.

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Gotta give a big shout out to the RGM Racing boys (Giant). A fellow competitor, Paul Bergman, somehow ended up with the incorrect front diff in his 33 GTR he's been rebuilding, with three days before it's to be on the truck. In a fantastic effort, Mark and Russ said they could help and already have a new front diff installed, during work hours.

Told ya, best people ever are doing rallying :P

Gotta give a big shout out to the RGM Racing boys (Giant). A fellow competitor, Paul Bergman, somehow ended up with the incorrect front diff in his 33 GTR he's been rebuilding, with three days before it's to be on the truck. In a fantastic effort, Mark and Russ said they could help and already have a new front diff installed, during work hours.

Told ya, best people ever are doing rallying :blink:

How do you end up with the wrong front diff?

rally guys always help you out.

Hey all,

Is there some night or day event or something near Launceston where all the competitors are (hopefully) going to be displaying the cars?

Would love to come get a look at them, unfortunately I've started working and don't think I'll be swing any days off to come to any of the stages around Launceston / northern Tassie.

Want to get a look at all these fancy Skylines coming down to little ol tassie :stupid:

How do you end up with the wrong front diff?

rally guys always help you out.

I think the story went something like the car was purchased without an engine and the new engine somehow ended up with an old 34 sump on it.... hence wrong ratios.

Hey all,

Is there some night or day event or something near Launceston where all the competitors are (hopefully) going to be displaying the cars?

Would love to come get a look at them, unfortunately I've started working and don't think I'll be swing any days off to come to any of the stages around Launceston / northern Tassie.

Want to get a look at all these fancy Skylines coming down to little ol tassie :P

Silverdome... keep your eye on the paper. Next Sunday will see all sorts turning up. - One night next week you should be able to see the cars

TT

I think the story went something like the car was purchased without an engine and the new engine somehow ended up with an old 34 sump on it.... hence wrong ratios.

The old motor blew up, and the previous owner bought another motor as replacement, but had the R34 sump on it with the wrong ratio.

The car is nearly done, new exhaust was put in yesterday and its is getting tuned on either monday or tuesday, few more little bits and pieces to do and then its off to Tas.

Silverdome... keep your eye on the paper. Next Sunday will see all sorts turning up. - One night next week you should be able to see the cars

TT

And TargaFest friday night (1st May) in george and brisbane st from about 5pm?

is targa fest on again? i really should read the dates and times

Yeh its actually not listed in the guide to the event, but its on and there are signs in the shop windows in george st so it must be! lol!

wow.... it's coming up on us quick now!!!

how cold is it down there guys?

f**king cold! haha

But seriously its been a bit fresh in the mornings, but we are still having alot of 20 degree days.

Oh and I just want to thank one of my new sponsors: Mum Racing for supplying me with a HANS device! thanks mum!

Her words were: "well think about it, if you break your neck and become a vegetable, most likely ill have to look after you, so in the long term it would be cheaper to buy one of those neck thingys"

Oh and I just want to thank one of my new sponsors: Mum Racing for supplying me with a HANS device! thanks mum!

Her words were: "well think about it, if you break your neck and become a vegetable, most likely ill have to look after you, so in the long term it would be cheaper to buy one of those neck thingys"

As I said before Timmy, love your mum's work :thumbsup:

And while I am no expert, give us a shout if my half drunken, post-engine blown piss-up induced email tonight made no sense at all and you need to chat about buying one!

One more day of work, and only 3 more sleeps til i leave for Targa :woot:

Targafest is Friday 1st May - here are the details straight from the Launceston CityProm Website:

Targafest

Cityprom is proud to partner with LAFM to again bring Targafest to Launceston Central City.

This fabulous FREE event will be held on Friday 1 May from 6pm until 8pm.

Targa cars and drivers will roar into George Street between Paterson & York Streets, and fill Brisbane St between St John and Earl St and Yorktown Square.

- Meet the leading drivers and celebrities

- Opportunity to view the cars up close

- Live music and entertainment

- The ‘Best Sausage in Tasmania’ cook-off 6pm – 8pm

- All cook-off proceeds to charity

- Lots of great food on offer

- St Joe’s Big Band performing

- Targa merchandise stand

It was an awesome event last year, sure this year will only be better.

Yeah it was great hey :woot:

I'm on the big bird tomorrow morning, straight into recce on arrival :D Timmay and Gus are collecting the super Ignis from Devonport prior to my arrival, then it's straight out to the Sideling and the rest of the east coast loop :D Sleep in Lonnie tomorrow night.

Car is in Melbourne, pre-scrutineer tomorrow.

Greggy's DMS is going in it today, on the dyno for a quick check afterwards.

Fark - PUMPED MUCH! lol

Yeah it was great hey :P

I'm on the big bird tomorrow morning, straight into recce on arrival ;) Timmay and Gus are collecting the super Ignis from Devonport prior to my arrival, then it's straight out to the Sideling and the rest of the east coast loop :worship: Sleep in Lonnie tomorrow night.

Car is in Melbourne, pre-scrutineer tomorrow.

Greggy's DMS is going in it today, on the dyno for a quick check afterwards.

Fark - PUMPED MUCH! lol

I'm so jealous- Friday can't come soon enough.

Have fun tomorrow boys!

Speaking of fun- any updates on the Saturday night catch up?

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