Sau Tas Track Day

[toffy]

Sorry i couldn't make it guys , one of my lower front ball joints were damaged (f**k knows how it wasn't very old) but i couldn't find a replacement until about an hour ago , i even had the gearbox out to replace the noisy throw out race lol , atleast i know i'm a sure start for the next one . How did it go?????? looked like a nice day for it!

[Clandestine]

Excuse the French, but holy shit one of the best f**king days of my life, first couple of laps were a bit terrible, then tried to go faster and braked too late for a couple of laps, then felt like it smoothed out toward the end

Perfect day for it, and a really good turnout. Definitely should do it again

f**king EPIC!!!11!!

[toffy]

Good stuff , should we start organising one bi monthly? or does anyone think monthly??? , who wants to host a barbie/working bee on their car??

[Clandestine]

I'm hell up for a working bee BBQ on anyones car. I need to learn a heap more about this. But as Jack said earlier on monthly is probably a bit too much for my budget, keen to go along to watch if others are going though.

Pity you couldn't make it mate, really good day

[zoidbergmerc]

Yeah what an epic day! I had heaps of fun just hanging out, got a ride in a couple of cars too which was awesome.

Here are some Pics.

and here is the link to the times I jotted down.

https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0AulhL1L89CwwdFphNzRvZXFzb2M5MG4zLWdqbEh3NVE&hl=en&authkey=CJ29mJQF

[XRATED]

Missed a good track day Toff.... sun was out, air temps were down and there was only half a dozen cars running so everyone had heaps of time on the track.

Good day and it was good to put names to 'screen names'

Justin

[Autumn33]

annoyed i couldn't get out there can't work out whats going on with my brakes

looks like it was a good day, hopefully ill be there for the next one

[Mr. Untouchable]

yeah great day guys, always learning, looking forward to getting out there again with some improvements to my car. well done to those who helped organise it. Good way to spend a sunday, with like minded datsunoholics

[toffy]

Missed a good track day Toff.... sun was out, air temps were down and there was only half a dozen cars running so everyone had heaps of time on the track.

Good day and it was good to put names to 'screen names'

Justin

yeah i'm spewin , teach me for leaving things till the last minute , wasn't game on tracking it with a loose ball joint , i ended up getting a mate to drop me one down but figured it was too late by 2pm to come out . you busy tomorrow mate , i'll call you re parts around 12-ish

annoyed i couldn't get out there can't work out whats going on with my brakes

looks like it was a good day, hopefully ill be there for the next one

i got a hoist if you need it in the air one weekend? , what are your brakes doing??

who crashed their car btw! hope the damage isn't too bad

Edited April 24, 2011 by toffy

[Autumn33]

i have a super soft pedal almost to the floor soft & no rear brakes bled them numerous times but still nothing theres no pressure getting to them.

[Funz]

i have a super soft pedal almost to the floor soft & no rear brakes bled them numerous times but still nothing theres no pressure getting to them.

master cylinder fail?

all in all, i had an awesome day! 1st laps out was shit due to mass missfire in high rpm range.. lucky had some new plugs thanks to the awesome jamie , swapped them over.. and it appears he took a photo lol.. turns out 5 plugs were .7 gap.. 1 was 1.1..... lol... car ran beautifully next few runs until i took brodie out, several laps, new pb.. car decided it needed to get super hot (115) and steam itself up in the pits lol.. all in all ive decided.. i need a new diff.. gearbox.. and a bunch of niggly issues fixed before next outing. good to meet people again!

also... jacks car... an animal... i swear he was trying to show off since i was in the car.. with all those spins :-P

[Autumn33]

Thats what i thought but Just brought a new cylinder & it's still the same, I hear the cylinder stoppers help reduce pedal softness anyone know if that's true?

[toffy]

not noticable in daily driving mate, if it's soft all the way to the floor nearly , i'd be checking all of your brake lines/calipers for leaks or signs of tampering , does it loose fluid at all?

the booster is working fine? you probably can't tell but if that's worn/damaged it can cause similar issues

Edited April 24, 2011 by toffy

[Clandestine]

who crashed their car btw! hope the damage isn't too bad

It was Tim who had a bit of a spin a little in front of me on the hill, brakes locked up and did a little spin basically completely pulled up before the tyre wall though, damage was a slightly bent exhaust and a few scratches on the rear left panel

My entire family turned up to show support at the exact point this photo was taken and thought I had trashed my car

[Mr. Untouchable]

also... jacks car... an animal... i swear he was trying to show off since i was in the car.. with all those spins :-P

hahah, oh its not very friendly is it! same boat as you mate, got some things that MUST be done before i hit the track again, the beast must be tamed =)

[Johny Bravo]

I'll be down if there is another track day. I only found out about this one the day before. Has it been decided when the next one will be?

[zoidbergmerc]

I'm thinking June 12th would be a good day to have another one.

[Johny Bravo]

sounds good to me. The car is well overdue for a good floggin. After all, it has been built to cop a beating.

[zoidbergmerc]

sounds good to me. The car is well overdue for a good floggin. After all, it has been built to cop a beating.

5 Laps at full tilt and I bet it'll be begging for mercy

[Johny Bravo]

yeah probably. but i need to get it on a track so i can push it and see what i can do.