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[GTR-34A]

are there any more spots ant? I think id enjoy it but I wouldn't get into it. I work with a guy that races and he said every race meet costs around 500 bucks each. from tyres and rebuilding your engine after every second meet etc to get the most power etc. can go to wake field for that.

hah don't you watch rally matt? half the cars are hatch backs the other half are evos and wrxs

I highly doubt it there are spots, but you can call up the kart club and ask.. 500 seems steep, but could be right, a race meet a fair amount of stuff goes on, i was told tyres would last about 5 or so practise sessions, there about 200 bucks a set i think.. and a pratise day at cameron park is under 100 i think... still think it would end up being the cheapest competitive circuit style racing you could do?...

those rally hatches are converted to 4wd though im pretty sure?... like focus, puegot citron etc.. and got heaps better enigine in them..

[GTR-34A]

might go for a putty road run this sunday, in the morning, if anyone is keen let me know.

[Ruxis]

yeah my work mate sells go karts and builds them and races them. he said tyres will last 2 race meets and engine lasts 2 or 3. he said you can do it cheaper but you will never ever win and he also said hes spent 60k on go karts lol. he does speed way though. he said tarmac in a gokart is pointless. its follow the leader until someone f**ks up so if no one f**ks up the person in the lead first will win though hes probably exaggerating a bit im sure.

hah yeah fair enough. Apparently the most ckmmon beginer rally car is a hyindi excel twin cam? so sure something along those lines would be good.

[34GeeTeeTee]

yeah my work mate sells go karts and builds them and races them. he said tyres will last 2 race meets and engine lasts 2 or 3. he said you can do it cheaper but you will never ever win and he also said hes spent 60k on go karts lol. he does speed way though. he said tarmac in a gokart is pointless. its follow the leader until someone f**ks up so if no one f**ks up the person in the lead first will win though hes probably exaggerating a bit im sure.

hah yeah fair enough. Apparently the most ckmmon beginer rally car is a hyindi excel twin cam? so sure something along those lines would be good.

You are a knob Go karts is one of the best forms of motorsport to learn in! Considering you drive a yellow one it would be good for you haha

If i had the choice i would be racing karts, but instead will have to keep chipping away at my shitbox!

Ant, will probably go to Ringwood on Sunday so no go for me!

[Ruxis]

lol your turbo cost more then a kart so dunno what uour on about, if you had the chance.

[34GeeTeeTee]

lol your turbo cost more then a kart so dunno what uour on about, if you had the chance.

Would probably ingest a go kart..........

[m.j.h]

You are a knob Go karts is one of the best forms of motorsport to learn in! Considering you drive a yellow one it would be good for you haha

If i had the choice i would be racing karts, but instead will have to keep chipping away at my shitbox!

Ant, will probably go to Ringwood on Sunday so no go for me!

Is Terry coming up for this?

[Ruxis]

wish I could come!

[34GeeTeeTee]

Is Terry coming up for this?

Nope, there was no need now! Had a good chat to your man and everything is sorted

[m.j.h]

Nope, there was no need now! Had a good chat to your man and everything is sorted

Ah sweet

So does that mean the place will be invaded by a bunch of drift merchants in the future?

[34GeeTeeTee]

Ah sweet

So does that mean the place will be invaded by a bunch of drift merchants in the future?

Oh i would like to hope so

[Bennis]

Blew my first ever intercooler hose off today, scared the bajeezus out of me. Thought I had dun broked the engine haha.

Was overtaking an L plater in a 100 zone and all of a sudden 'PAA CHHHSHHTTT.... splutter splutter cough cough stall'.

It would barely run with the pipe blown off, ide dare say due to having an AFM before the turbo?

As it kept stalling, I had to start it about 15 times and limp it into a little sidestreet as I couldnt really stop where I was. Would this little incident have done any damage? After connecting it back up and starting it again it was fine, but blew some smoke when I turned it on for the first time. It was fuel coloured smoke I think, definitely not blue. Doesnt do it anymore though but I can still hear a tiny leak somewhere that I will have to find.

In other news, when I swap my turbo to a gt3076r from the gt3582r on it now, will it be safe to drive like a granny to DVS JEZ to get it tuned? (thats where I plan to go as its closest to Newy and he gets lots of good reviews). It will be driven from Port Macquarie though not Newcastle.

[34GeeTeeTee]

Hey Ben,

Yep pretty normal, would have run rich as fark while the pipe was off... You are lucky you didn't foul the plugs... JEZ will likely do a smoke test for you to find any leaks.

I wouldn't suggest you swap the turbo and drive as the 3076 will need more fuel down low (what ECU do you have?)... If you stay off boost it may be ok, it's mostly highway but you can't boost up hills etc or it'll be bad news...

Ask JEZ what his thoughts are?

Good choice on the 3076, you should gain a few hundred rpm spool while not losing too much power...

[m.j.h]

So some news from me

Got a call earlier today and the finance is approved and contracts will exchange in the morning

Happy days, all I need now are some keys

Oh Yeah

[Ruxis]

nice one martin!!
new houses are so exciting! im at the reno stage, not so exciting...

do you still have your old house?? is this an investment or to live in?

[m.j.h]

nice one martin!!

new houses are so exciting! im at the reno stage, not so exciting...

do you still have your old house?? is this an investment or to live in?

Yes yes they are

I'm at the Reno stage with Melisa's house as well, already painted a few rooms, new kitchen etc. next on the list is some shutters and paint the outside of the house and garage

Is an investment with my sister, get some equity and then get a couple more

[Ruxis]

sounds nice!!! im still awaiting garage approval and chipping away at the paint...

nice one! you wont lose with bricks and morter as they say

[Bennis]

Hey Ben,

Yep pretty normal, would have run rich as fark while the pipe was off... You are lucky you didn't foul the plugs... JEZ will likely do a smoke test for you to find any leaks.

I wouldn't suggest you swap the turbo and drive as the 3076 will need more fuel down low (what ECU do you have?)... If you stay off boost it may be ok, it's mostly highway but you can't boost up hills etc or it'll be bad news...

Ask JEZ what his thoughts are?

Good choice on the 3076, you should gain a few hundred rpm spool while not losing too much power...

Yeah Ill ask jez. Only reason I want to swap the turbo first is because im not loaded and would rather use the money from selling my old turbo to fund the new one instead of selling it afterwards.

[34GeeTeeTee]

Yeah Ill ask jez. Only reason I want to swap the turbo first is because im not loaded and would rather use the money from selling my old turbo to fund the new one instead of selling it afterwards.

Makes perfect sense! I had to presell my turbo or i had NO hope of making it work....

Martin - GOOD WORK

[34GeeTeeTee]

Hey Guys, suss out these... Ill be in on the group buy! Will be handy for working under the bonnet!

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/428030-eoi-skyline-bonnet-dampers/