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R32 Gtr Getting Ready For Wtac @ Tunehouse

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I've got a body and paint shop that I use in Sydney called Bodytech... They can get it done quick and do a fantastic job... I might give Pete a call and see what he reckons...

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Haha! I was lucky to last the race, we had 4 x 15minute qualifying sessions, I was rooted... Qualified 6th ... Limped home in 10th. The body couldn't take it. I need to get fit for the race car!!

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Having gone through another few projects in the past and "trying" to keep control of the costs, my aim was to try and get about 400rwkw at 20psi as we think this should be "safe"... 440rwkw at about 2

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The 1:34 was good but the car had a much better time in it.

We struggled with a misfire problem, had a problem with the brakes, blew the turbo gasket and had the catch can filling up with oil going all over the front RH wheel under higher boost due to a plumbing mistake.

I drove the car in practice but John Boston was much faster and due to the problems and the fact that the car was competitive I could not go for joy rides during the event. The car went our for four of the six sessions one of them it was breaking down too much.

The car is sitting on car stands and I have not looked over it. Its got a few oil leaks but at least it is still in one peice.

John Boston reckons it could have done a 32 or maybe a 31 if he had a clear lap and the motor was not breaking down.

Not sure what I will do with it now... I guess I will put the list of things thst need to get done then decide early in the new year.

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Hey John,

I haven't seen you for ages but we will have to catch with my brother & do another BBQ. Maybe we can do one when the Bulldogs play your boys.

The car looks amazing & that sequential shift box looks the goods.

I think I still have the video / photos when you first got this car & you started it up at your place.

I haven't been on this site for a while but I will check the progress of your car.

Steve.

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Everyone told me it wasn't going to be easy or cheap and when you can't do a lot of the work yourself then it becomes a monumentus task...

I was thinking of giving up and selling it but this would be the easy way out.

I've had experience being part of a couple race teams and have seen the blood sweat and tears that goes into these cars to just get them to the track. I guess I'm lucky because I can afford to do it.

I've gone too far to give up... The car has cost me $160K+ including all upgrades fixes, trailer, getting to the track etc... My biggest disappointment to date is that I did not run the numbers at WTAC. Lucky we had John Boston on board who drove around the issues and managed the 1:34.5. I would have been lucky to crank into the high 30s.

I've been struggling with some health issues and being overweight and unfit has not helped.

I bought the car to challenge myself to get close to a respectable time.

The target is set... No excuses, hopefully we can sort out the issues and get me in the car...

Let the real fun begin!!

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