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[MRLXSS]

Hey kev, do you want me to look into the adaptor uni like i have? Or doesnt the input shaft fit in the T700?

[rodomo]

Im still coming as long as my Best frend rodomo Keeps helping me .
and i need some help with a tail shaft i need one shortend

I'll bring the angle grinder and mig but you'll have to get it balanced brown nose.

[MRLXSS]

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
8)LhMusL - LH Torana
9)RoDoMo - Thunderbolt grease slapper (15 sec. flat)
10)73LJWhiteSL - LJ Torana
11)LC-069 - LC Torana
12)Makka - LH Torana (16.1@97mph last year)
13)Heath - LX Torana 6cyl
14)Scott (friend of gtrtorana) - Blown 355 VN
15)RTS Guy - LX torana
16)staind 91- lx torana possibly vp ute as well or maybe even a VQ Statesman?
17)Brad1979UC - UC torana 202
18)Mike (Friend of brad1979UC) - LH Torana 253
19)LX2DR - LX Hatch 202 (18.4 @ 74mph)
20)Mattyrich - Uc torana 6cyl
21) wraith75 - LX Hatch, Inj 5litre
22)MickLX - Commodore
23)Danny (friend of gtrtorana)- X2 carbed LJ Torana
24)azzapove - 202 gold uc torana
25)Stewart (Friend of Heath) - XB GT sed. std stroke 351
26)MRLXSS - 290 LX Hatch - Going to beat Makka
27)Stedz- Torana hatch? (50/50?)
28)hz304- Not so stock LH this time (50/50?)
29)WILDUC - 202 UC Hatchback

Edited by MRLXSS, 11 January 2008 - 11:39 AM.

[Tiny]

Hey Guys!

Looks like this is going to be yet another unreal day of drag racing and fun!


I suggest though that at this stage, if your not 110% coming, that you indicate it in a post, but not add yourself to the list. The list really helps those organising get an accurate indication of numbers!

Cheers guys! I'm spewing i wont be able to make this one!

[micklx]

So do any of you experienced drag racers have any tips for us newbies ?

[MRLXSS]

1. Do a big skid at the start!!! (Best fun!)

2. Roll up the the lights!

3. Try and get the best reaction time you can! I think i was going on the 1st or 2nd yellow light, which by the time the message was sent to my foot and the car moved, the light was green! (Best just experiment this on the day)

4. Slam the gears! and Chirp your way up the strip!

Im no pro, only done it once! but thats the way i did it and had a blast!!!

[micklx]

Thanks,
Any cheap easy tricks to do to the car to get it to hook up a bit better and avoid lots of wheelspin ?

[MRLXSS]

yeah, drop your tyre pressure a bit. Also if you do a big skid your tyres will be nice and stickey... Plus there is so much more traction on the track than there is on the street! You can give it twice as much and twice as fast as you do on the street!

[Heath]

Yeah and a low cold tyre pressure will obviously turn into a higher pressure once you've ripped a skid. If you don't wanna do big burnouts you don't need to lower the pressure so much.

[rodomo]

3. Try and get the best reaction time you can! I think i was going on the 1st or 2nd yellow light, which by the time the message was sent to my foot and the car moved, the light was green! (Best just experiment this on the day)

Are there any lights BEFORE the yellow lights for old farts?

[Tiny]

stage lights, just dont wait for them! theyre waiting for you!

[micklx]

Lights ?
Doesn't someone wave a flag or blow a siren when its time to go ?

[Heath]

Can anyone chuck us the regulations and costs? I don't know where they are

Good probability of someone else I know bringing their quick car which is a cross between a GM and a Ford lol.

[MRLXSS]

All drivers must be over 18 years of age, if not they must be acccompanied by a Parent or Guardian.

Minimum personal protective equipment required for competitors:
Drivers � long trousers, long sleeve shirt or jacket, enclosed shoes and an approved crash helmet;
Motorcycle riders � long pants, motorcycle approved jacket, gloves, boots and an approved crash helmet.

Grounds for disqualification:

Removing your helmet before you have left the racing surface and braking area.
Using a mobile phone while on the racing surface, braking area or return road. Carrying a mobile phone in the vehicle to be raced is prohibited.
Failing to observe established speed limits within the venue. A speed limit of 30 kmh is to be observed on the return road and a limit of 40 kmh is to be observed in all other areas within the venue.

Please note:
Smoking is not permitted in the staging lanes or anywhere near the start line area.
Open shoes (eg. thongs and sandals) and sleeveless tops are not permitted on or near the start line area.

Heathcote Park Raceway has a strict
NO Glassware
NO Alcohol
NO Drugs
NO Animals, Policy
Food and refreshments including Alcohol available at the track.
The Pit area is a Dry area at all times.

[MRLXSS]

Racing
Racing: $40-

Spectators
Adult: $15-
Children: U16 Free

[Heath]

Thanks Matty. Is there anything about features in cars though? Like relating to overflow bottles, tailshaft loops etc? I assume the sub 10.99999sec ANDRA regs apply too?

Edited by Heath, 22 January 2008 - 12:51 PM.

[MRLXSS]

I couldnt find it on the site, but from what i can remember....

You need an overflow
No Oil Leaks
No loose Items in the car


Tailshaft loops arent required at Heathcote, And i assume the sub 10 bracket rules apply