Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

Well the NSW State Champs are on at Eastern Creek this weekend - but the twist is that it is the first race meet on the new, "north" circuit.

$9M of taxpayer funding later, the ARDC can now hire out the track in 2 halves. This weekend's state champs are on the short track but the same price as when the full track used to be used.

The quickest cars are doing the lap in about 1min which is around 2/3 the length of the old track, it has also removed turns 4,5,6,7,8 and changed 9 to a kink.

Results are here: http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/results.cgi?23/10/2011.ECNT

:down: from me.....did anyne race there today, and what did they think?

  • Replies 43
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Gaytube, dunno how to embed videos.

I don't agree with the entry cost being the same for half the track although standing at the new turn 4 for 4hrs today it is quite an exciting little section that turns the whole north circuit layout into more of a horsepower track than EC already was. Very bumpy on the entry to turn 4, take too much curb and it will bounce the car around and make it difficult to get the right line into turn 5 which then effects top end speed at (the new) turn 6 kink.

anyone found onboard video of a lap?

I was hoping there would be some by now, or feedback from someone who has run the new track

.....it is quite an exciting little section that turns the whole north circuit layout into more of a horsepower track than EC already was. Very bumpy on the entry to turn 4, take too much curb and it will bounce the car around and make it difficult to get the right line into turn 5 which then effects top end speed at (the new) turn 6 kink.

That's exactly how I see it without having tried it yet. It increases the worst thing about the track (dragstrip/power track) while removing some of the challenging corners. In a soft car like mine I guess the new turn 4/5/6 complex will be easy to cut, we approach turn 4 in high 3rd or low 4th gear so we aren't as fast or as stiffly sprung as the radicals in the video. I bet the IPRA guys were cutting like crazy.

The track hasn't been ruined, its just gives another layout option (just like Oran Park had).

Well, to me, Oran Park South was one of the few track that was not really worth running on. I turned down plenty of chance to run there, the OP GP circuit was a totally different matter, its the best track I've run on.

And it at least had the challenges of suttons and the flip flop, EC North has nothing like that (turn 1 is ho-hum once you work out how fast to take it, 2 is just slow, 10/11/12 is the only fun remaining)

could be worse - look at QR... their most common short track leaves just 3 proper corners. Mind you, they only have 6 to start with. The short track sections are nonsence flip-floppy things through spoon drains.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now



  • Latest Posts

    • Clutch is a spec brand, new clutch system,( PP, flywheel, friction disc, etc. pull type) installed 100 miles ago, with no problems.
    • looking for some help and maybe some insight on others experience with a new LSD. R34 GT ran and drove beautifully, but always alot of grip loss due to the open R200 rear end, so I just installed a new 1.5 LSD way into the stock open R200 for a ER34. Simple. Everything seemed right. I test drove for the first time this weekend. as I started to back out the garage the first time slowly with tires straight it sounded and felt like I had a loose or half disconnected drive shaft...that was clucking around loose and shaking entire vehicle, and making it feel like the trans clutch was spontaneously slipping then grabbing very roughly while just letting out pedal slowly. I backed it out went to pull forward with the same noise, shake and slip grab feeling with hesitation, I turned the tires to back out more and then pulled ahead some same thing but worst because of added wheel resistance (which that I expected) puzzled … pulling it back in checking everything over and finding nothing wrong, I tried it the next day. same thing, couldn’t believe how it shook everything again making a terrible noise and making it feel like the trans clutch was slipping and grabbing, but I got it out of garage into the driveway, got it straight, drove forward and then reveres a few times in a straight line everything shaking , causing what felt like clutch slip and grab every time, sounded like right behind front driver tire and I could feel it in the floor board with my feet,... worst right when beginning to let clutch pedal out to engage slightly, shuttering and sounding terrible along the way…I managed to slowly get down the road, babying it the whole way, once I was rolling (out of 1st) seemed to be better and between shifts, then clutch felt closer to normal…not slip/ grab etc., but back down to any stop, straight road or turning, same thing. Made no difference if all tires were straight or if I was turning. All other gauge read out correct. with in 2 miles as planned I reached the empty parking lot and performed the break in procedure that came with lsd, essentially to drive in a figure 8 a bunch.  Did this, binding chattering, and shaking the car the whole way. I drove it back home seemed somewhat normal once I was in straight line and past 10 mph or so, and I know it will “bind” on corners and cause some tires squeal when turning especially from a stop, but when I begin to move it still causes what feels like the trans clutch to slip and jerk badly as well as shaking the entire car, and sounds terrible, that I didn’t expect. I used the fluid they supplied with LSD kit and did the breaking, planning to change fluid as they suggest after breaking, but wondering will it get smoother or less aggressive with use? maybe a 1.5 is just too aggressive for normal road driving?   I have a LSD that I put in my 71 cuda when I restored it, with amazing smooth , quite yet effective results. Different style LSD but that ones a joy to drive. maybe expecting too much from this R200?
    • Join SAU NSW for a flame-grilled feed & flame-spitting cruise! Sunday 17th August 2025 3:30PM Meeting Archies Flame Grille Sylvania Waters 4:45PM Cruise Departure 5:15PM Arrival at Cape Solander Kurnell Meet Location: Archies Flame Grille Final Destination: Cape Solander Kurnell *Disclaimer* There will be a lead and follow car so no one should get lost. If you would like to attend or bring others along please put your name down and a +1 as numbers will be needed prior! This is NOT a race and we will all be adhering to all road rules. If this is what you want please come to one of our many track days. This is an official SAU:NSW event and will be run under a CAMS permit. One of the things that really sets our club apart is our commitment to being true enthusiasts. When on normal roads we strive to maintain good relations with the authorities as well as the public in general. When attending one of Skylines Australia NSW events please try to: • Be aware of surrounding environment and act accordingly. • Drive courteously on the state’s roads as a true enthusiast should. • Understand how important it is to maintain the good name of SAU NSW and thus, treat others accordingly. • Any misbehavior will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave.
    • Yeah good luck out there! Will be good to see a mighty GTST going harder than the GTRs
    • i will be there 😁
×
×
  • Create New...