Another great day....good to catch up and also meet some of the forum members......photos will be loaded as soon as Tracy has the chance... Lee your car is absolutely awesome, top car...hope you have not hurt it too much..
It was great to see some great racing today... hope we can do it again....
GMH-TORANA WSID Private Track day *UPDATED*
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 07:33 PM
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 07:35 PM
Had a blast today! Like Tiny i got 20 runs, but mine were a bit all over the shop. I ran a PB of 15.2, and consistent 15.2, 15.3, and 15.4 all day (except for a 16.0 and an 18.0 where i had really bad traction issues).
Was a great turnout with a lot of fantastic cars there.
A big thanks to Tiny for organising it all and cant wait for the next meet-up!
Was a great turnout with a lot of fantastic cars there.
A big thanks to Tiny for organising it all and cant wait for the next meet-up!
Edited by mitchg, 05 July 2009 - 07:42 PM.
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 07:39 PM
Thanks wayne hopefully its only the head gasket !Another great day....good to catch up and also meet some of the forum members......photos will be loaded as soon as Tracy has the chance... Lee your car is absolutely awesome, top car...hope you have not hurt it too much..
It was great to see some great racing today... hope we can do it again....
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 07:42 PM
Many thanks to Tiny and everyone else who competed today. Ronda and I really enjoyed the entire day. the racing was terrific, the variety of cars amazing and the weather was superb. We can't wait for the next one to happen.
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 07:59 PM
As was posted what a great day! great people, weather,and of course great cars. I was talking to my mate today saying how it felt like car events used to be "back in the day" ( read with old codger voice) before they were over taken by dipshits and agro dickheads with huge ego's. I spent the day either racing or talking to other racers and enjoying the cars. Today was simply the best event I have been to in years. I also got a PB of 12.25 @ 115mph very happy 
. Also note that Simmo wasn't the only one to beat Tiny. 
Seriously thanks Tiny and Simmo you gave us all a great day!!! Jeff
. Also note that Simmo wasn't the only one to beat Tiny. Seriously thanks Tiny and Simmo you gave us all a great day!!! Jeff
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:04 PM
Well i can see i missed a superb day of racing but i will never miss another drag day &
lets all tip our hats too Tiny for setting up an awsum day that was had by all except me java script:add_smilie("
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lets all tip our hats too Tiny for setting up an awsum day that was had by all except me java script:add_smilie("
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:06 PM
Keith you were missed! and it was an AWZOOM day
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:13 PM
Yeah Jeff i missed giving every1 there monthly oil change.
cheers Keith
cheers Keith
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:17 PM
Very jealous I missed this event and would love some more information until we get some photo's posted.
What times did people run? Who was the quickest and who was the slowest? Funny stories (gotta be some)
So far,
1. Simmo - 11.602
2. Tiny - 11.696
3. 2DOOR - 12.25
4. LJ355 - 12.4
5. SS Hatchback - 12.631
6. mitchq - 15.2
Keep it comming,
Mick.
What times did people run? Who was the quickest and who was the slowest? Funny stories (gotta be some)
So far,
1. Simmo - 11.602
2. Tiny - 11.696
3. 2DOOR - 12.25
4. LJ355 - 12.4
5. SS Hatchback - 12.631
6. mitchq - 15.2
Keep it comming,
Mick.
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:35 PM
Great day thanks Tiny,
Mine ran 12.631 @ 107.75 pretty happy for the ol 308
Only issue for me during the day was my brake booster decided it didnt want to play anymore but just meant holding the pedal down harder
Good to see everyone again and a few new people.
Funny that, my brake booster packed it during the first pass as well.
The L34 had 13 passes, best was 11.48 @ 117 mph.
Had a few shifter/linkage probs, fixed that and then fried the clutch.
All in all, it was a top day and hats off to Tiny & Simmo for making it happen.
On a sadder note, and after 8 years of pounding the 1/4 mile, I will be retiring the L34 after this meet, its time for a full resto. The party pack is coming out and the original stuff is going back in.
Ive had the time of my life.
Cheers
DD
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:39 PM
Shame we wont see it again at the track impressive car mateFunny that, my brake booster packed it during the first pass as well.
The L34 had 13 passes, best was 11.48 @ 117 mph.
Had a few shifter/linkage probs, fixed that and then fried the clutch.
All in all, it was a top day and hats off to Tiny & Simmo for making it happen.
On a sadder note, and after 8 years of pounding the 1/4 mile, I will be retiring the L34 after this meet, its time for a full resto. The party pack is coming out and the original stuff is going back in.
Ive had the time of my life.
Cheers
DD
Can you put the party pack in something else ?
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:46 PM
What an excellent day!
A HUGE thank you to Tiny & Simmo for all your hard work that went into organising the day
Also a thank you to all that competed for a spectacular show for us spectators, and for bringing out some really tough cars!
It was great to meet some more forum members that I hadn't met previously, and catch up with all the members I hadn't seen or spoken to in a while.
A HUGE thank you to Tiny & Simmo for all your hard work that went into organising the day
Also a thank you to all that competed for a spectacular show for us spectators, and for bringing out some really tough cars!
It was great to meet some more forum members that I hadn't met previously, and catch up with all the members I hadn't seen or spoken to in a while.
Edited by BCR42Y, 05 July 2009 - 08:48 PM.
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:47 PM
don't be sad be glad you enjoyed it and race like a L34 was meant to be,wether it be on the circuit or the dragstrip.Funny that, my brake booster packed it during the first pass as well.
The L34 had 13 passes, best was 11.48 @ 117 mph.
Had a few shifter/linkage probs, fixed that and then fried the clutch.
All in all, it was a top day and hats off to Tiny & Simmo for making it happen.
On a sadder note, and after 8 years of pounding the 1/4 mile, I will be retiring the L34 after this meet, its time for a full resto. The party pack is coming out and the original stuff is going back in.
Ive had the time of my life.
Cheers
DD
my yellow L34 again was again brutally fun again running the last 3 passes at 11.50,with the last pass the rear uni just hanging on..
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:47 PM
^^^^ Yeah it would go better in the Whitenight. LOL
cheers Keith
cheers Keith
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 08:57 PM
Had a great day good to catch up with everyone and have a laugh. Tiny & Simmo you both did a great job and i thank you both and i cant wait to do it again. The car was great i tried to blow it up and it still made it home, there was a fuel issue top end but it hung in there, after running consistent 12.5s at 102mph with street tyres i bolt on the slicks put the airfilter back on and ran 12.3 at 111mph. Thats enough dribble from me back to the garage and start getting the car ready for toranafest its going to take me that long to clean it and get the rubber off the rear guards. see you all then.
Regards Dominic.
Regards Dominic.
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 09:04 PM
Shame we wont see it again at the track impressive car mate
Can you put the party pack in something else ?
Thanks for the compliment.
Its a great combo, modest but a lot of fun ( 308 standard stroke = 364fwp + 100 shot of NOS, top loader, 9 inch 3:70 gears ) = 11.48 @ 117 mph. How good is that.
My plan is to sell the gear, restore the L34 and then buy a 9 second Torana. Have my eyes on one at the moment but its too soon and I cant afford it. There seems to be a heap of 9 second cars for sale at the moment.
Keith, that should answer your question as well.
Cheers
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 09:08 PM
I knew you couldn't keep away from fast Torana's
cheers Keith
cheers Keith
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 09:11 PM
don't be sad be glad you enjoyed it and race like a L34 was meant to be,wether it be on the circuit or the dragstrip.
my yellow L34 again was again brutally fun again running the last 3 passes at 11.50,with the last pass the rear uni just hanging on..
Thanks Joey, shit yeah - Im glad & stoked but like all good things, its come to an end.
You're yellow beast was awesome, I love that Group-C growl that it has.
What a top day
Cheers
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 09:13 PM
^^^^ Yeah it would go better in the Whitenight. LOL
cheers Keith
Shit yeah !!
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 09:23 PM
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 10:03 PM
I hate useless threads
We have about 3,500 images from the day to sort and upload, so I am hoping to have them all done by next weekend...
Those that pre-purchased a photo package will have them sent out once we have them all sorted.
I need to get the Names/Addresses and the car details/entant numbers from Tiny. so at this stage, probably looking at about 2weeks before they are in your letterboxes... - but you will be able to view them on-line obviously.
I am still sorting pics, but I thought I better get some hi-res samples up ASAP..
WSID is a PITA to shoot when it is so sunny, but I am confident you guys will like them...
These samples are at 1200x800 and around 1.2 mb each...
Edited by Southo, 05 July 2009 - 10:15 PM.
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 10:23 PM
going by the samples , the pics should turn out awesome , thanks for shooting the day
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Posted 05 July 2009 - 10:50 PM
Southo!!! Your a bloody legend mate!!!
Those are bloody fantastic photos!!!
The IMA 383 pic is def my favourite!
Those are bloody fantastic photos!!!
The IMA 383 pic is def my favourite!
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