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Heathcote Drags: Part 2 - Need to settle Date!

Started by _CHOPPER_ , Apr 25 2006 10:07 AM

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Poll: 28th Of April (15 member(s) have cast votes)

28th Of April

  1. As Racer (12 votes [80.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 80.00%

  2. As Spectator (1 votes [6.67%])

    Percentage of vote: 6.67%

  3. Cant make it. (0 votes [0.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 0.00%

  4. Pick another date will ya! (2 votes [13.33%])

    Percentage of vote: 13.33%

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#101 Heath

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Posted 27 July 2006 - 05:05 PM

and i will be......HIDING! in Cohen's car so I get to go down the strip in it w00t lol :D

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Posted 27 July 2006 - 07:42 PM

awsome come on the 29th

:D now im dying too see cohens beast go down the 1/4 and hear the beaut 253 screaming

so whos gonna be definite racers also then ?

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Posted 27 July 2006 - 08:26 PM

Put me down as a spectator for 29/10/06. Will see whats left in the kitty after the engine rebuild, before deciding to upgrade to participating.

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Posted 28 July 2006 - 11:27 PM

Andrew: if your heading all that way down you may as well give it a squirt! I think its only around $40 to enter!

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Posted 29 July 2006 - 09:23 PM

but if you do give it a squirt and blow a diff.... its a long way from home ...

only downside to travelling for drags

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Posted 29 July 2006 - 10:17 PM

Im am seriously considering trailering it up this time! i really want to run it with the locked 3.9's in....

Ill definatly be racing when ever we go this time! Maddy's UC might be done by then as well! so we might have two racers!

Cohen, ill be keen to give your car a run, dont know how ill hold up when your car revs to 7000!!!! FARK i got no hope! (although as we thought its prob just my gearbox thats holding it back!)

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Posted 30 July 2006 - 03:23 PM

im hoping to have some better diff gears in mine by then too, then we will see how I go!

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Posted 30 July 2006 - 10:35 PM

So its the 29th? 13's here we come!!

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Posted 31 July 2006 - 02:05 PM

Tiny,

Will look at the options once the engine is finished. Would have to get a skid lid as well I have a go go the quarter. Dont think kevlar would be acceptable :D

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 08:54 AM

Andrew: You never know ;) Heathocte park does have SOME helmets available for hire on the day. Being a test and tune though You would have ot get there early to hire one!

We found a motor bike shop selling helmets for around $100.. Shame they were closed by the time i got there!

Best of luck with the rebuild andrew, Hopefully it all goes to plan and youhave take it for a run down the 1/4! ( Just dont forget the spare clutch rod HAHAHAH!)

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 03:15 PM

Yeah, you can get cheapo open faced helmets for as low as $50 to $60 at motorcyle shops. That's all I use, for that sleek look, LOL, like the Fox in 'Running on Empty'. Just need to carry a toothpic and sunglasses.

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 08:48 PM

Are we planning on going on a test and tune day now?

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 09:48 PM

personally i like the pudding bowl style helmets or the ol skool helmets with sunnys or goggles and a bandanna thingo like a true bikey



what day is it gonna be ?

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 10:06 PM

Dude, stop living in the 60's...

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Posted 01 August 2006 - 10:18 PM

If i could fit it on me head IN the car... I'd have the german style helmet with the spike on top... They just look COOL!

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 10:55 AM

^^^ Now that would be enough to send anyone in the other lane running the other direction!! The crew chief would just be saying, 'give im plenty of room, let im get way ahead of you', lol :D

So are we saying that we have enough of a majority yet to pencil in 29th?

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 02:18 PM

O.k, so topic related question here. Is there scrutineering, how strict is it? What things will I need to have to pass?

I've heard mention of an overflow bottle for the radiator, I havn't got one of these, will I need one?

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 02:24 PM

Liam,
You'll need an overflow bottle no matter what.
Heathcote park is EXTREMELY concerned about fluid losses onto the racing surface and as such theyre concerned about overflows ( My BOG STOCK Au falcon had to have a second overflow installed on the overflow!! Thank god for coke bottles! LOL!)

The only other things theyre really strict on is stuff like throttle return springs, Neutral lockouts and the correct clothing. Long sleeves and enclosed shoes for everyone in the car. Theyre not usually TOO worried about tailshaft loops, unless its a really heavy hitter.

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 04:32 PM

That's understandable. No-one want's oil, coolant, tranny fluid etc on the strip.
And they have to enforce things for the drivers safety as well, so you can't race with thongs and shorts and singlets, because 3rd degree burns don't exactly tickle.
The throttle return springs etc are also on the item list for your saftey, and others.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I also think that if your car starts doing 11's or better, they'll want you to fit a rollcage. And if it's doing that and is launching really hard then tailshaft loops will be a concern.

You should be OK Liam, just fit a plastic bottle for the radiator overflow. Other than that they'll be happy with your car. :spoton: Actually, I can't wait to see that beast on the 1/4 mile. :D

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 05:15 PM

O.k, cool. It was on the 'to do list' but it seems its just been bumped up the order a little. I'm guessing one will be enough and I won't need two Tiny!, seems a bit extreme

Long clothes and helmet and all that are fair enough, just wondering if there was any little thing like the overflow bottle that would catch me out.

I thought it was tailshaft loop at 11.99 and rollcage at 10.99. I certainly won't be running either on the day. I have a tailshaft loop in any case.

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 08:50 PM

ive heard cages start at 10.01 or 9.99 ?

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Posted 02 August 2006 - 11:06 PM

Liam is correct, ANDRA rules state 10.99 and faster needs a full 6 point roll cage with side intrustion bars, and 11.99 means your supposed to get an ANDRA UDL (unlimited drag Licence).

Tailshaft Loops are VERY advisable and alot of other tracks insist on them but flid loss is every tracks major concern.

OH.. and parachutes are needed for a pass >140Mph! (something to aim for ;) )

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Posted 03 August 2006 - 11:27 AM

:D , cool then, Looks like I won't be needing a rollcage anytime soon, LOL

How do you get an ANDRA UDL???

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Posted 03 August 2006 - 11:46 AM

but because heathcote isnt an ANDRA sanctioned track atm, I dont think you will "need" either

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Posted 03 August 2006 - 11:50 AM

So, i take it we are going on a Test n Tune day now? Whats the reason behind this? i liked having the whole place to ourselves before!
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