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3rd GMH-Torana Drag day - 15/3/2008

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#326 Tiny

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 08:04 PM

That reminds me tiny! Who is bringing a Video Recorder? I would love to see what my car sounds like from the outside when i suck makka off!!!

Jezus Matt.... i dont want to see any home made porn mate!!

Someone take a video camera though.. the RACING should be good!

All In Jest Matty! I just couldnt help but laugh when i read what you didnt wrote

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 08:08 PM

LOL! You scared me for a second!! I thought i actually did write that! LOL

Yeah, I will try and remember to pack the video camera, but i wont be able to film much, maybe only from inside the car if someone comes with me...

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 08:51 PM

I just bought a new Cannon PowerShot SX100 IS (8 Mega Pixel and 10 times optical zoom) it has movie mode and takes excellent video, so should have some nice vid's to load up.

2, 1gig mem cards should also be enough for the day.

Iv'e also invited a couple of Castlemaine guy's i know.
One came to the day last year with his green LH GPack with a supercharged 202, apparently he has done a heap of work on it and hidden all the wiring.
The other has a VL Turbo, hopefully they can come and have some fun with us.

Not putting them on the list as i dont know if they will definately be their yet.

Edited by LX2DR, 05 March 2008 - 08:55 PM.

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#329 _wraith75_

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 08:53 PM

Can do but my one is a small tape if that helps .

Tiny spewing u and simmo arnt going to be there .

and by the look of things nether is what's his name ..... thats it makka :tease:

He will beet me when he reeds all my crapp hang on hahahah it's makka no he wont hahaha :tease:

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#330 LX2DR

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 08:58 PM

Hey Kevin give me an idea of what tools & spares i need to bring, to keep that thing going for the day :tease:

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#331 _CHOPPER_

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:01 PM

I'd bring my digital, but the batteries don't hold a decent charge anymore. 5 pics and they're dead.

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#332 _wraith75_

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:01 PM

^^^ hahahah REPCO would be a good start na with the 5lt inj now i have now clue what ill need .

That is y in bringing the hilux ute full of any thing i think ill need but as we know i may need to take some thing of it hahaha .

so what ever u think but your hellp is just as good as any part :spoton:

CHOPPER ill bring a 400w inverter if that will help with your power needs .

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#333 mr5000

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:03 PM

my cheapo camera has vide on it so ill be getting a few mates to work that all this talk is getting me excited as bout drag day its gonna be my first one have to have a beer to calm down

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:14 PM

^^^ hahahah REPCO would be a good start na with the 5lt inj now i have now clue what ill need .

CHOPPER ill bring a 400w inverter if that will help with your power needs .

Rare Spares would be more useful i think!

I put the granny trans i got of Knoath some time ago in last weekend, works a treat and no leaks (Yet), the old one was clapped out and wouldn't have been happy with a little bit of abuse.

I also put standard UC sedan rear springs in it recently, (Again courtesy of Knoath's old UC) sits and rides much better, hopefully all this will get me down the track a bit quicker than 18 seconds :rockon:

I can do a 800watt and a jump battery to run it off if needed?

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#335 Heath

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:19 PM

Hey Kevin give me an idea of what tools & spares i need to bring, to keep that thing going for the day

MC6 Shifter? CHECK

EDIT: Oooops sorry you just used vice grips didn't you? :tease:

Edited by Heath, 05 March 2008 - 09:20 PM.

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#336 _CHOPPER_

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:20 PM

I shall bring the camera then. Must remember to bring the charger though.

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#337 MRLXSS

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:21 PM

Hey Kevin give me an idea of what tools & spares i need to bring, to keep that thing going for the day
MC6 Shifter? CHECK

EDIT: Oooops sorry you just used vice grips didn't you?

pssst, heath.... Kev has a new motor and gearbox now.... shhhhh

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:25 PM

Hey Kevin give me an idea of what tools & spares i need to bring, to keep that thing going for the day
MC6 Shifter? CHECK

EDIT: Oooops sorry you just used vice grips didn't you?

No, it was the hose clamp of his gas system on the tow car we stole to get the shift to stay in.

Might be better not to help him, he won the day after that bandaid job last year.

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#339 Heath

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 09:54 PM

Yep good point mate, Sabotage it is.

Who has some wire cutters for his fuel pump power? Real cars don't need electricity to feed the fuel

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#340 _wraith75_

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Posted 05 March 2008 - 10:05 PM

NOW now heath just wach what u say it's still a torana just a bit more advanced now .

And it was the gas system from the tow car that got me out of the poo last time .

and i may still winn this year never now hahahahah just a test weekend 4 me .

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 07:18 AM

I won't tell you what time to dial in this year kev! LOL

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#342 _Lostit_

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 07:41 AM

Ill be there if i get some new valve springs in the little rotary .

1)gtrtorana - 2 door LJ 202
2)rhysandhisLX - lx Sedan injected 5litre
3)ronaldoredsox - LJ Torana
4)TORANR AMORE
5)WYLDLC 6 - LC Torana 202
6)Toranaman24 - LJ Torana 173
7)1BADSS - LX Hatch 308 (12.97 @ 105.5mph)
8)LhMusL - LH Torana
9)RoDoMo - Thunderbolt grease slapper (15 sec. flat)
10)73LJWhiteSL - LJ Torana
11)Makka - LH Torana (16.1@97mph last year)
12)Scott (friend of gtrtorana) - Blown 355 VN
13)RTS Guy - LX torana
14)staind 91- lx torana maybe even a VQ Statesman?
15)Brad1979UC - UC torana 202
16)LX2DR - LX Hatch 202 (18.4 @ 74mph)
17)Mattyrich - Uc torana 6cyl
18) wraith75 - LX Hatch, Inj 5litre
19)MickLX - Commodore
20)Danny (friend of gtrtorana)- X2 carbed LJ Torana
21)azzapove - 202 gold uc torana
22)Stewart (Friend of Heath) - XB GT sed. std stroke 351
23)MRLXSS - 290 LX Hatch - Going to beat Makka
24)hz304- Not so stock LH this time (50/50?)
25)WILDUC - 202 UC Hatchback
26)Matt- Orange Turbo'd Six Lj
27)Stedz- His wifes HJ ute
28)Stedz's mate- BA GT-P
29)Lockie (Friend of Heath) - Orange flying GM/Ford cross
30)WOOFA1 -LX HATCHBACK
31)Marcus (Friend of Rhys) - 998cc Leyland Mini
32)Stevo LH SLR5000 running a monster 498 stroker big block
33)Denis RX4 400chev

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#343 _STEVO_

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 10:27 AM

a couple more mates are comming
be good to catch up again denis

1)gtrtorana - 2 door LJ 202
2)rhysandhisLX - lx Sedan injected 5litre
3)ronaldoredsox - LJ Torana
4)TORANR AMORE
5)WYLDLC 6 - LC Torana 202
6)Toranaman24 - LJ Torana 173
7)1BADSS - LX Hatch 308 (12.97 @ 105.5mph)
8)LhMusL - LH Torana
9)RoDoMo - Thunderbolt grease slapper (15 sec. flat)
10)73LJWhiteSL - LJ Torana
11)Makka - LH Torana (16.1@97mph last year)
12)Scott (friend of gtrtorana) - Blown 355 VN
13)RTS Guy - LX torana
14)staind 91- lx torana maybe even a VQ Statesman?
15)Brad1979UC - UC torana 202
16)LX2DR - LX Hatch 202 (18.4 @ 74mph)
17)Mattyrich - Uc torana 6cyl
18) wraith75 - LX Hatch, Inj 5litre
19)MickLX - Commodore
20)Danny (friend of gtrtorana)- X2 carbed LJ Torana
21)azzapove - 202 gold uc torana
22)Stewart (Friend of Heath) - XB GT sed. std stroke 351
23)MRLXSS - 290 LX Hatch - Going to beat Makka
24)hz304- Not so stock LH this time (50/50?)
25)WILDUC - 202 UC Hatchback
26)Matt- Orange Turbo'd Six Lj
27)Stedz- His wifes HJ ute
28)Stedz's mate- BA GT-P
29)Lockie (Friend of Heath) - Orange flying GM/Ford cross
30)WOOFA1 -LX HATCHBACK
31)Marcus (Friend of Rhys) - 998cc Leyland Mini
32)Stevo LH SLR5000 running a monster 498 stroker big block
33)Denis RX4 400chev
34)Dale stevos mate HB torry 350 chev
35)Tony stevos mate XB GS 351

and maybe a couple more just waiting to hear from them
is it cool if blokes rock up on the day to race ?

Edited by STEVO, 06 March 2008 - 10:31 AM.

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 10:38 AM

Yeah, No Problems STEVO, Even with 50 cars or so entered. Everyone will still get HEAPS of runs in!

I think if we get over 40-50 cars there, The club gets $10 a car (So $500 bucks for 50cars!) Maybe we could work something out as prize money for DYI if thats the case??? Or maybe it can go towards some new Shirts, or Stickers for the forum?

Anyway, either way. The more people we get there, the more entertaining the day is!!! And looking at your mates stevo, they will be some high-powered beasts!!

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#345 _STEVO_

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 10:46 AM

looks like it will be a top day
maybe get some small trophys for 1st,2nd and 3rd
just an idea
im sure everyone will have a great day
mine and mates cars are going to have there FIRST real runs at this meeting
they are all new to hit the track
so expect the times to be all over the place

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#346 _73LJWhiteSL_

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 11:08 AM

I will bring my digital camera, which also takes reasonable videos...

My mate with the HJ won't be comming, well not with his car, since he broke his ankle motorcross riding last weekend... might have to get him fitted up with the video camera. :spoton:

Steve

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 12:37 PM

Just noticed this calender...

http://www.heathcote..... Calendar.doc

Says that there is "Ford Mods" starting at 5pm on our day.

We are from 11am-4pm, they are from 5pm-10pm.

Does this mean we get kicked out? Or can we stay and watch them? Also does this mean that if they get there early, they join in with us or what?

Edited by MRLXSS, 06 March 2008 - 12:39 PM.

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#348 _CHOPPER_

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 12:41 PM

Sounds like they're double dipping.

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#349 _Toranaman24_

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 12:47 PM

WOOHOO!! so excited! The LJ is booked in on Wed for new front springs because the tyres have been rubbing on the gaurds and this looks like it should fix it.

Also have a mate working at Lenards, and am hiring a trailer cheap!

Plus two mates mayb coming up on the day IF they can get work off.

Matt

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Posted 06 March 2008 - 03:13 PM

a bit of info i pinched

to help out some people that havent raced

What is DYO E.T. Racing and How does it work?

By far the most popular form of drag racing is a handicapped form of competition known as "E.T. Bracket Racing." In this form of racing, two vehicles of varying performance potentials can race on a potentially even basis. The anticipated elapsed times for each vehicle are compared, with the slower car receiving a headstart equal to the difference of the two. With this system, virtually any two vehicles can be pared in a competitive drag race.
The great thing is YOU get to select your handicap.

How does the handicap system work ?

The Dial-In value (the handicap value) you need to nominate is the minimum amount of time you think your car will take to travel over the quarter mile distance. You determine this value by doing practice runs down the drag strip and seeing the results you get in elapsed time (ET), which is the time it takes you to travel the distance. To determine your final Dial-In to nominate, you may need to add some safety margin to the ETs you have accomplished, as your ETs may improve as the day progresses due to any number of causes including weather, your vehicle, your changing/improving driving style etc.

Each competitor selects their Dial-In before the race so when two cars line up to race each other, the required handicap between the two cars can be calculated by the event organisers. The organisers calculate the handicap by subtracting the Dial-In of the faster of the two cars from the Dial-In of the slower car. The resulting value is the head start the slower car will get before the faster car is allowed to start down the track.

An example of this is :

Car A has done practice run ETs of 15.65, 15.31 and 15.10 seconds so selects a Dial-In of 15.00 seconds
Car B has done practice run ETs of 13.45, 13.48 and 13.25 seconds so selects a Dial-In of 13.10 second

Car A Dial-In minus Car B Dial In = 15.00 - 13.10 = 1.90 seconds
Car A, being the slower car, will get to start 1.90 seconds before Car B.

The theory is that if both drivers react to the start lights in the same way (this is Reaction Time - discussed below) and both manage to produce ETs that are identical to their Dial-Ins then they should cross the finish line at the same time. The closer you can get your Dial-In to your actual ET the more chance you have of winning as your competitor will have less handicap advantage.

So why have the safety margin when selecting your Dial-In ? Going faster than your Dial-In is called Breaking Out. For instance, if Car A's ET was 14.90 on a 15.00 Dial-In, then Car A has "broken out" and automatically loses unless Car B also breaks out and by a larger amount.

"Staging" / "The Christmas Tree"
The 'Christmas Tree' is on the startline of the race track. It is a very important piece of equipment which controls the race. As a vehicle approaches the starting line it breaks the first light beam and the 'Pre-Stage' light on 'Christmas Tree' is lit. The driver slowly inches the car forward until the second light beam is broken and the 'Staged' lights come on. After both cars are staged the Starter activates the 'Christmas Tree' and three amber lights and one green are sequenced. Drivers use amber lights as a guide to anticipate the green bulb coming on. Leave too soon and a bright red "foul" shows. See Christmas Tree below.

"Reaction Time"
In both vehicles cover the quarter-mile in exactly the predetermined elapsed time (each "dial-in"), the win will go to the driver who reacts quickest to the starting signal. That reaction to the starting signal is called "reaction time." A perfect "reaction time" is .40 because that is the interval between each illumination of lights on the "Christmas Tree". Both lanes are timed independently of one another, and the clock does not start until the vehicle actually moves. Because of this, a vehicle may sometimes appear to have a mathematical advantage in comparative elapsed times but actually loses the race. This fact makes starting line reflexes extremely important in drag racing! And you thought it was simple right? Well, actually there's more� read on.

"Break-Out"
Should a driver go quicker than his/her predetermined "dial-in" it is a "break-out" which is grounds for disqualification (because the handicap provided to the other car was then incorrect � making it an unfair race for the competitor). In the case of both vehicles making their runs under their dial-ins, the win goes to the driver who breaks out the least.

"Red Light"
Another form of disqualification is a foul start (or "red light"). This happens when the driver reacts to the "Christmas Tree" too quickly and drives his car away from the starting line before the green "go" signal. When dual infractions occur, say a red-light and then a break-out, the re-light takes disqualification precedent over the break-out.

Edited by STEVO, 06 March 2008 - 03:17 PM.