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Originally posted by 2rismo

I've only ever driven Eastern Creek in a straight line for about 400metres or so...

Will there be people there to show us lines and stuff through corners etc?  Maybe some of you guys that have done it a few times before?

Tah.

Me too , Me too !

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Sure Merli, I can take you for a spin, you're doing well to get to those sorts of speeds, I only get to ~200, which is on the limit for those tyres in turn 1.

For all those that are new to the circuit, Motoconcepts always organise an instructor for the day. I strongly recommend

1) go to the 1/2 hour classroom thingy about the track and lines

2) go out with one of the instructors during the day.

That'll cost you about 1hr out of an 8 hour track day, but I'll guarantee you'll enjoy it more as you'll have much better lines at the end of it - and you'll enjoy it more coz you'll go much faster as well.

I'm sure the clubs regular attendees would also be happy to share some tips/laps.

And like nissaner said, speed on the straight is as much about exit speed from the corner as it is about power......that's why improviing your lines can make such a difference - I literally to 5 sec off my times last day (down to 1.55) by taking slightly better lines.

I did the 400m in a straight line thing the other night, and I have two pieces of advice for those whoc have only done that.

1) don't forget to turn corners (right kebab?)

2) they go the wrong way at the drags

werd.

All,

I'm always more than happy to take you out in my car or go out in your car and give a few tips and pointers as to how I might attack the track... well maybe I should say smoothly persuade my vehical around the track. well at least for two or three laps... after that I'm goin driftin!!!

UPDATE!!

SAU WILL be taking members on Thursday.

Cost will be $50

See

http://forums.skylinesaustralia.com/showth...8100#post108100

For further details.

my little bro is cumming hihihihihih i call him "minny fatz"

mite have to call im "thins"

wish i was 16 i had a six pack back then.... now i have a slab and a half

i will be hounding the moto guysand girls to allow us to all do a lap in reverse

1.55 hey duncan i might have to remove my speed limiter to keep up hey

someone should bring a little portable bbq(just an electric one) and some tinnies so we can have a feast.... i cant bbq without a beer in my hand!

anyone interested cause ill bring one and we will have a big *** off bbq

ill bring some bangers

someone else can bring some bread

pete

Originally posted by Duncan

I did the 400m in  a straight line thing the other night, and I have two pieces of advice for those whoc have only done that.

1) don't forget to turn corners (right kebab?)

2) they go the wrong way at the drags

werd.

Unless you have off road tires i would follow this advise :P

Hey what time did you run Duncan ??

I'll bring the bread... 6 loaves be enough?

I'll try to get some sauce too!

Only 12 more sleeps till X-mas...

Stuff X-mass...

Only 6 more sleeps to go till track day (all day)!!!!

Better start the rain dancing!

out.

Originally posted by kabab

Unless you have off road tires i would follow this advise :D

Hey what time did you run Duncan ??

My best was a 14.2, I really worried the NOs '55 Ford beside me (until the light went green.....)

To be honest, I'm not really that clear on the attraction - part from the launch, isn't it just about how far you can press the accellerator down?:P Spend more on mods - go faster?

Originally posted by Duncan

My best was a 14.2, I really worried the NOs '55 Ford beside me (until the light went green.....)

To be honest, I'm not really that clear on the attraction - part from the launch,  isn't it just about how far you can press the accellerator down?:P  Spend more on mods - go faster?

testify

i would have went further and said drag racing is gay IMHO(unless in reverse)

pete

All,

Well Im a very good chance of getting to the day after the weekends troubles. One of my main concerns was my tyres, well I blew one up yesterday on my way back from Dubbo, love that low speed space saver, I drove all the way to Lithgow, before Zane's brother meet me there with one of Zanes old GTS wheels. The 4WD system does not like different size wheels let me tell you.

Anyway I will try and get some new tyres today and I would be cool for at least half of the day on Thursday.

I also have this e-mail from Dave at Moto, it looks like another GTS want’s to join the day. Would someone who is going to be there first thing in the morning please call / mail this guy and let him know what to do.

Thanks

Paul, this chap would like to join the group.

regards

Dave

----- Original Message -----

From: "Mark Kirk"

To:

Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2002 12:14 PM

Subject: Nissan Skyline Club

>

> Sorry, my last e-mail had almost no information in it.

> could you please get the administrator or secretary of the club to contact

> me regarding membership, possibly forward this e-mail to them.

> My mobile # 0411113875

> Vehicle.

> Nissan Skyline 1993 model

> Type M edition, White, 5-Speed Manual

> 17" volk Racing wheels.

> 3" HKS exhaust

> HKS Air Filter

> Schnieder CD player and Speakers

> Brant Alarm System Nemesis

> Momo Gear Knob & Wheel, Razo Foot Pedals

>

> Mark Kirk

> HelpDesk Analyst

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Hiya People,

I'm gonna have to pull out of the track day on Thursday. My funds have copped a big hiding latelyand I think if I went along divorce papers would soon follow.

Fatz thinks I should tell the truth and admit to being a big poof! He's just a little touchy today 'cos his shoes don't match his handbag.

Hey Ben, just take a leaf of of pete's book and tell your partner that you're at work all day.

And he's right, you are a big poof - scared of going sidewise @ turn 8 @120 are you?

(actually, its a good idea to be afraid of that corner:o )




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