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Hi all, I'm off to eastern creek this Wednesday , hope to beat my previous time of 14.4 ,that was done with a dump pipe and exhaust , now I have a transgo kit I'll let you know the difference and my 60ft time was 1.9 done last time so I want to improve that as well. Let you all know how I go and any wants to join me please come down. Cheers rudi

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I'm actually off this Wednesday; I might join you!

I've been keen to get back out there, as I only had a dump pipe on mine; nothing else. Hence my 14.9.

It would be interesting to see what difference my mild mods so far have made; it's certainly a different car on the road.

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How much is it and what time do they start?

I think gates open around 4:30pm and cost is around $50. You also need a compliant helmet; there is a list.

http://www.sydneydragway.com.au/?m=events&a=event_page&id=156

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I think gates open around 4:30pm and cost is around $50. You also need a compliant helmet; there is a list.

http://www.sydneydragway.com.au/?m=events&a=event_page&id=156

Be good if your there dale need to talk to you about sway bars
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I just received this on FB from the Sydney Dragway feed;

Hi all, unfortunately we have to cancel tonight's Hi-Tec Oils Race 4 Real ... there is little chance of the weather clearing this afternoon. Please take care on the roads and be safe.

So it looks like we're out of luck for this week.

:angry:

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Thanks for the info dale, look forward to catching up next time at the creek, I'm guessing in 2 weeks as next we'd is a public holiday.

Yep, I'll be on for that; working next Wed, so 2 weeks away works well with my roster.

Going to have to push my LPG fed XR8 owning mate to come out too.

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I'm out this week unfortunately; missus is doing stocktake on Wednesday night.

I'm sure my young bloke would like to come with me; but I don't think they'd be too happy about me doing runs with a 3 year old asleep in the back... :whistling:

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