I'm desperately trying to get my Torana fit to run, having issues with leaking fuel fittings at the moment but should be fixed by then. A mate has a tough VY LS1 wagon who wants to run me too.
April 8th WSID Wednesday night!
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, Mar 20 2009 09:05 PM
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Posted 30 March 2009 - 06:56 PM
The more the merrier!
Just remember it's really important that there are no leaks (especially fuel! We would not want to see a fireball that's for sure!)
Your mate is mroe than welcome along too!
Just remeber to tell them at scrutineering that your in teh GMH-Torana lane!
Cheers
Just remember it's really important that there are no leaks (especially fuel! We would not want to see a fireball that's for sure!)
Your mate is mroe than welcome along too!
Just remeber to tell them at scrutineering that your in teh GMH-Torana lane!
Cheers
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Posted 30 March 2009 - 07:22 PM
Ok cool. Yeah fuel line will be fixed. Raced at WSID before but not in this car so I know the drill. Will tell the officials I want to join the cars from the GMH Torana forum too. Cheers Matt
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Posted 30 March 2009 - 07:45 PM
9 Sleeps i am frothing 
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Posted 30 March 2009 - 08:16 PM
FARK! 9 sleeps!!!
that's coming up FAST!
( Kind alike the finish line!)
that's coming up FAST!
( Kind alike the finish line!)
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Posted 30 March 2009 - 08:45 PM
I will make an attempt to come up and meet some of the forum members. I say attempt, cause things are very tough at the moment with funds.
I don't think it would be wise to run my car with a noisy gearbox. I know what I'm like. What's parking like up there for spectators?
Would it be safe to bring the torana up?
I don't think it would be wise to run my car with a noisy gearbox. I know what I'm like. What's parking like up there for spectators?
Would it be safe to bring the torana up?
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Posted 30 March 2009 - 08:53 PM
Parking is OK but I personally wouldn't park my Torana in spectator parking. If you're not competing what you can do is if you know someone who is competing, tell the officials that your car is a support vehicle for that car & they will usually let you in the main parking arena for an additional fee. Your car will be safer there. I've done this in the past & had no problems.
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Posted 30 March 2009 - 08:59 PM
^ Exactly!
Each car gets another "car pass" to give to their support vehicle, so you can come in for free ( just the normal spectator fee of course), and park in the pits! Much Safer!
Each car gets another "car pass" to give to their support vehicle, so you can come in for free ( just the normal spectator fee of course), and park in the pits! Much Safer!
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Posted 30 March 2009 - 10:54 PM
Guys im not sure if im going to be able to race. I shattered the flex plate the other day, pulled out the gearbox, fixed it all up, bolted it up and now the bastard wont kick over. Havent had a chance to talk to dad about it as I worked tonight, but hopefully he will have some relatively good news for me when I chat to him. If the Torana isnt there, I will try and still bring along the Torailer for you Tiny towed behind mums calais. I should try and convince dad to let me run the calais! But dont tell mum!
Will keep you updated, if not ill still come and spectate!
Will keep you updated, if not ill still come and spectate!
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Posted 31 March 2009 - 08:42 AM
I should be there to spectate also
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Posted 31 March 2009 - 10:31 AM
I should be there as well, would be good to meet up with a couple people for the forum. i'll be the big bugger walking around with his mouth open drooling, lol. Only Spectating though. Racing is but a mere dream at the moment
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Posted 31 March 2009 - 03:09 PM
Mitch, Thats bad news mate! How come the flywheel went?
Can you crank teh engine by hand? or is it mechanically locked up?
Hope you can get it sorted, and thanks for the offer of teh torailer mate! It's greatly appreciated!
Can you crank teh engine by hand? or is it mechanically locked up?
Hope you can get it sorted, and thanks for the offer of teh torailer mate! It's greatly appreciated!
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Posted 01 April 2009 - 12:23 AM
The reason it went was because the guy who owned it before my didnt put on the little plate which compresses the flywheel to the back of the block, so the whole wheel just split around the bolts. The motor will kick over, start, cough, splutter and die. Doesnt seem to be a fuel issue, but i havent spoken to dad yet as I just got back from The Who concert!
Try and update with some news tomorrow.
Try and update with some news tomorrow.
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Posted 01 April 2009 - 05:40 PM
That would have been a great concert!
All the best on getting it sorted mate
All the best on getting it sorted mate
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Posted 01 April 2009 - 06:22 PM
Hi Tiny and Mitch,
If it's not too much trouble, could one of you organise some fine weather for the drags on Wednesday night.
Cheers Mick.
If it's not too much trouble, could one of you organise some fine weather for the drags on Wednesday night.
Cheers Mick.
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Posted 01 April 2009 - 07:20 PM
Geeeeez dont want much do ya 
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Posted 02 April 2009 - 05:02 AM
No I don't want much, but we know you have friends in high places. 
Fingers crossed for fine weather.
Fingers crossed for fine weather.
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Posted 02 April 2009 - 06:41 AM
Dunno if I should try and organise the fine weather Mick. Luck doesnt seem to be on my side at the moment. The bloody thing still wont start!
Hoping for a fine night of racing for everyone else though!
Not too long now!
Hoping for a fine night of racing for everyone else though!
Not too long now!
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Posted 02 April 2009 - 04:31 PM
Mitch will be spectating, then doing an engine swap over Easter. 
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Posted 02 April 2009 - 04:34 PM
Oh and Tiny while your at it a 10 degree night would be nice!
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Posted 02 April 2009 - 05:55 PM
Hi to all as i have been away for a week
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"Im not even going to say I might be there, it depends on lots and lots of things, mainly if I can afford the overinflated gate prices to spectate!"
Its only gone up by $5.00 2 years ago LOL
TINY
"(Hence why we sold our 2nd pride and joy!) "
Did you sell the Hyundai. LOL
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"QUOTE (mitchg @ Mar 30 2009, 09:42 AM) *
Hopefully not too many burnout cars. Sort of wrecks it."
*looks at Keith*
I have had some thoughts of late of placing SMOKIE on the burnout pad for a skid,
now i just wonder if TOOTIE FRUITY will come & join me!!!!
cheers Keith
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"Im not even going to say I might be there, it depends on lots and lots of things, mainly if I can afford the overinflated gate prices to spectate!"
Its only gone up by $5.00 2 years ago LOL
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"(Hence why we sold our 2nd pride and joy!) "
Did you sell the Hyundai. LOL
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"QUOTE (mitchg @ Mar 30 2009, 09:42 AM) *
Hopefully not too many burnout cars. Sort of wrecks it."
*looks at Keith*
I have had some thoughts of late of placing SMOKIE on the burnout pad for a skid,
now i just wonder if TOOTIE FRUITY will come & join me!!!!
cheers Keith
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Posted 02 April 2009 - 06:32 PM
I'm with you 2DOOR - 10 degrees would be AWESOME! (When i ran my PB - it was a 10 degree night!!)
Mitch: that's terrible news mate :( hope it's not too costly to fix :(
Keith: Pffft... i sold the torana mate.. the Excel we have to put up with for a while longer!!
Cheers fellas
Mitch: that's terrible news mate :( hope it's not too costly to fix :(
Keith: Pffft... i sold the torana mate.. the Excel we have to put up with for a while longer!!
Cheers fellas
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Posted 02 April 2009 - 09:37 PM
I'm Out. Trying to sort out an oil pressure problem.
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Posted 03 April 2009 - 07:40 AM
Yeah il turn my A/C off this time while im waitingThe more the merrier!
Just remember it's really important that there are no leaks (especially fuel! We would not want to see a fireball that's for sure!)
Your mate is mroe than welcome along too!
Just remeber to tell them at scrutineering that your in teh GMH-Torana lane!
Cheers
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Posted 04 April 2009 - 02:07 PM
Ahh that's right! They pinned you for fluids on the track didnt they!?!? bloody airconditioner water!
Oh.. and i was going to say.... "bragger" the last time was so hot the A/C would have been nice!
Oh.. and i was going to say.... "bragger" the last time was so hot the A/C would have been nice!
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