Freebaggin Posted July 19, 2004 Share Posted July 19, 2004 Id rather they send me somewhere warmer....damn its cold in melb i suppose SA aint much better this time of year? :Oops: Ain't much different from Sydney really in late August-Sept, same lattitude. Warmer than Melb for sure but it sure ain't Dunk Island either Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-942203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsisname Posted July 20, 2004 Share Posted July 20, 2004 Big difference from Sydney Lach! I recall many a minus 2 degree morning out in the west (Richmond/Penrith areas). It would warm up to about the same as (possibly more than) Adelaide though. At least in Adelaide we don't get the freezing subzero mornings. I don't miss them one bit. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-943898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted July 20, 2004 Author Share Posted July 20, 2004 Big difference from Sydney Lach! I recall many a minus 2 degree morning out in the west (Richmond/Penrith areas). LOL, i use to live in Richmond, didnt find it that cold, especially compared to Melb...keep telling myself "good turbo weather" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-944647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I may be up for a run, but am uncomfortable with how hot my oil got last time - plus the fact that Danh (9krpm) basically did his engine, and Johnny (JSpec) did his turbo. I need an oil cooler, or more importantly the cash to buy and fit one .... I have quite a few little projects underway on my car atm, but not an oil cooler. Also the tyre factor is concerning - I toasted an almost brand new $1,100 set of Dunop LM702s the last time - on one of the early runs they actually went molten and the rubber went off. They were completely shagged after that .... Now I have got a much more expensive set of Toyo Proxes T1-S that I don't want to kill. I'll think about it. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-946583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 yeah...if you are pushing hard road tyres can be *really* bad economy. You should consider buying r type tyres if you are roasting road tyres, they will last 5-10 track days and give heaps better grip as well Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-946656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9krpm Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Don't be weak Andy!!! You know that this is probably the only sport Matt and I can beat you and you are backing off!!!! hehehehe J/K I thought I had spun bearings from the engine noise but it turned out to be scored cylinder wall (i think it was no 2). I don't think Mallala was entirely reponsible. The s2k is equipped with a small factory oil cooler. My oil temp is comparable to other NA s2k on track. My engine failed a week after Mallala but on the day it was pushed very hard and fast up hill......a lot worst than mallala . My mechanic and tuner blamed the failure on faulty spark plug. I did further research and found that it's more than likely that the spark plug backed out of the head and result in failure. It sounds like a load of crap but it's a common problem in the s2k Anyway lets not talk about bad karma. You know that the temperature on the track last time was prob around 35-40C. The temp in sept will be better for boost and now that you have some semi-slick Matt and I don't want any excuse ok Be nice to see that silver beast there next time mate Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-946700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 andrew, get a set of semi-slick on yr stock rim and lets go to have some fun! i will join if my finance allow me for a set tyre and brake at the time. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-946810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9krpm Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Maxx, I think the the Toyo should be fine on track. hey if you guys are keen for a group buy of bridgestone re55, I can organise some good price for ya. Just let me know Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-947294 Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatsisname Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 hey if you guys are keen for a group buy of bridgestone re55, I can organise some good price for ya. Just let me know YES!!!!! I will CERTAINLY be in that - not right away, but soon. Say in a about 4 weeks time. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-948333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnricoPalazzo Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 id definately be in aswell in about a month. 255/40017 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-948682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted July 22, 2004 Share Posted July 22, 2004 Maxx, I think the the Toyo should be fine on track.hey if you guys are keen for a group buy of bridgestone re55, I can organise some good price for ya. Just let me know but they are more expensive than the re55s in 16" and not grip as well as them. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-948845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9krpm Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 maxx, don't give andy more excuses mate :jk: hey I hope I can bring my car out, I am working real hard with my car atm I hope that I will see 2 silver beasts there ok Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-950354 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 2, 2004 Author Share Posted September 2, 2004 Well my visit has been cut short, so will only be in town between Sat 2nd Pctober and Sun 10th October. Anyone doing the Saturday 9th Drift Competition G1 #2 ? If tis worthwhiel i'll drive over rather then fly! Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-997852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris32 Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Well my visit has been cut short, so will only be in town between Sat 2nd Pctober and Sun 10th October.Anyone doing the Saturday 9th Drift Competition G1 #2 ? If tis worthwhiel i'll drive over rather then fly! I will be heading up for a look most probably, where abouts are you staying? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-998859 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted September 4, 2004 Author Share Posted September 4, 2004 Will be working in Thebarton, so around there somewhere Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-999812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 Well im back for a 7-10 days for work... what do we all think about either Saturday 6th November Practice Day or Friday 12th November 2004. Sandown this weekend, then Mallala 2-3 weeks later, keep the car honest i say Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-1061696 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightcrawler Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 errr Fri 12th Oct - do you have a time machine Troy? You have to check the availability of Mallala - I think they only have 1 or 2 public practise days a month. You can't just go out there anytime (obviously). But I won't be in either way - I'm not doing Mallala again until I get an oil cooler. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-1061889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted October 21, 2004 Author Share Posted October 21, 2004 Sory, date all fixed. According to the ?Mallala website both these days are Practice Days Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-1062001 Share on other sites More sharing options...
9krpm Posted October 21, 2004 Share Posted October 21, 2004 Mallala will be good but I don't think I will be there again until I get a turbo or a better belt system on my SC. Sorry Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-1062054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cillham Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 possbily interested.... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/46214-mallala-practice-days/page/2/#findComment-1062422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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