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torana forum wsid drag day

Started by _rob350hatch_ , Apr 08 2011 12:45 PM

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#376 _2ELCS_

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 10:36 AM

He's all over you Rob he done you like a dogs dinner lol

What are you trying to tell me R-O-B
I'LL SAY IT, YOUR THE UGLY ONE LOL

No more rissole sanga's for you

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#377 _rat64eh_

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 11:14 AM

cheers phil

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#378 MRLXSS

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 12:31 PM

LOVE The Helmet cam!!!

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#379 _Andrew Paps_

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 01:02 PM

First of all a very big thanks to Rob for making the day happen. There were alot of nice cars on the day and was a good turn out.
We had a total of 1 and a half runs lol.
I did the burnout the car felt fine it hooked up took off fine then bogged down and felt flooded and wouldn’t rev so seeing it still had oil pressure i thought id putt till the end and come back, around 1000ft mark i saw the paint on the bonnet start to bubble and smoke start to come out of under the bonnet i pulled over released the bonnet and jumped the concrete fence and let the fire blokes do their job wich they did very well and responded really quickly thanks guys. Sorry if i stuffed up every one for a while because they had to clean the track.
Ill be writing up a list with dad on Monday of what we have to get as the wireing is melted, bonnet and carbie is stuffed, and alot of other stuff in the engine bay and have to piant the whole front end again. I couldn’t believe every one offered help straight away a very big thank you to everyone you are all a really good bunch of guys thanks john (Minty torana) for assistance straight after the incident and ned - tony at Hercules engines and brother norm and any one else i missed and especially joe (unclefesta l34) your always there for us thanks mate.
its very upsetting but See you all next year we will be back

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#380 _SS Hatchback_

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 03:16 PM

Andrew , think i lined up with you on your first run and was gutted to see what had happened during your second run , im sure you will be back in good form next year . Hope you get it all sorted before to long .

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#381 _SS Hatchback_

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 03:29 PM

http://youtu.be/hVs4w7MmqSk
rob garcia is banned from next years drag day for this effort lol.little whipper snappers should learn to respect their elders
and as scotty says i was giving her all shes got.

haha yeah right thanks for taking it easy on me, seen on the end of the first run my daughters boyfriends car (VR SS) parked with a ruined fan belt, goes to show you that sometimes its a 50c part that can let you down. i gotta hand it to you mate , i thought i did alot of runs but it seems each time i was on the track there you were in your beautifully turned out hatch. I think we must have covered a few k's yesterday and i gotta say the car always seems to love the run back to the gong after getting a flogging at the track.

And anyway when do i become an elder ? I thought i had earned my wings

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#382 orangeLJ

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 06:54 PM

Thats my effort

just uploading a couple pics karlie took on the day, didnt get many, was too busy working and racing! haha.

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#383 _SNAPT_

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 07:46 PM

Thanks Rob for the day. Although I had only two runs it was still good to catch up with everyone. The cars fixed and also now running on 8 cylinders .
Thanks again rod. Lachlan

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#384 orangeLJ

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 07:51 PM

my second or third run, up against Craig and snapped an axle in the burnout haha.

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Will definitely have to line the two up next time craig, Im definitely more confident and will bring more spares for the next one!

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my mate ethans first run
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first time on track and had an absolute ball running 15s all day, 14 second potential in his 308!

Another one of my mates in the closest lane
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George is running 355kws at the wheels, cant get off the line quick enough, loads of wheel spin, I reckon its the fact the coilovers in the rear are way too stiff. ran 12.2 PB

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#385 orangeLJ

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 07:55 PM

Ray giving karlie a pep talk after her first run (24 seconds, missed third gear and grabbed second again, pooped herself a bit, but she got straight back out there!

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Karlie's first run
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Ethan (UNNAMED FEELING on here) did some decent skids!
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cheeky bugger himself
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#386 _rob350hatch_

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Posted 23 October 2011 - 08:29 PM

IMG_6191.jpg 93.95K 0 downloads
chris didnt anyone tell your dad there were toilets there

Edited by rob350hatch, 23 October 2011 - 08:29 PM.

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#387 _Southo_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 01:11 AM

Thanks for allowing us to photograph the Drag day again. Whilst it was bloody hot and humid, we had a great day and it was fantastic to see such a good turn out.

So, by the time you wake up and log into the forums in the morning all the low res images should be uploaded

http://www.motorspor...ays/GMH-Torana/

CD/DVD's will be sorted, burnt and printed this week and I should have them to Rob before the end of the week.

Also, if anyone is interested - I am able to get some mouse mats / stubby holders / cups / coasters / bar mirrors etc etc all custom made with your images if you would like.

I will get a price list up here ASAP if anyone is interested.

Cheers
Jason

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#388 _LH SLR 3300_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 04:42 AM

As usual excellent work there Jason, very happy with the pics of my car. Thanks Matt P

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#389 _LJ355_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 08:24 AM

Had a great day managed to do 10 runs before i had to leave early or should i say got ask to go

although it was really warm the car performed great and to all those who had some issues i hope you get them all sorted without to much drama and to the guys with barbados LH i hope that fire didnt hurt it to much that was really sad to see

Thanks to rob and rob (tiny) for getting it to happen and southo for the pics they are awesome as usual

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#390 orangeLJ

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 08:52 AM

Well the loos were a bit of a hike away Rob! haha.

Thanks for the photos! I just sent the link to all my guys, they will be stoked!

I can admit that I originally questioned the photo inclusion, Im happy to eat my words! Well worth the price

Thanks again all!

also, lets start this again-

Orange LJ- LJ 2 door/202ci- 14.3 @ 97mph
Orange LJ missus- LJ 2 door/202ci- 15.04

Ethan- HQ 1 tonner/308ci- 15.02
Mitch- VZ clubby/Ls2- 12.8
George- VE SS ute/LS2- 12.2

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#391 _Southo_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 09:32 AM

Glad you like the photos - bear in mind you will also get a CD/DVD with all the original hi-res images as well, no watermarks. So you can get some posters / canvas done up if you want..

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#392 Tiny

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 03:10 PM

Jase, There are a couple of photos I would like done as mouse mats and stubby coolers, Some of my family and inlaws want to see what simmo drives ( yes... faster than me....)

Is there anyone else who would like their car on a mouse mat or stubby cooler?
I can vouch for the quality, Ive got one of each and theyre bloody great! (well.. .my cooler got stolen at christmas time!!)

Cheers!

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#393 _rat64eh_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 05:39 PM

chuck up a price list of the different things available, depending on the cost ide be interested in at least a few coolers.

cheers phil

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#394 _threeblindmice_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 06:03 PM

Good time for a two barrel Wayne ( 2ELCS ), well done !

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#395 _Southo_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 07:25 PM

Just waiting on them to get back to me with the pricing. - I have asked for "one off" pricing so bulk orders would be cheaper.

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#396 orangeLJ

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 07:55 PM

I know it was only this weekend.... buuuuuut

when is the next one? Ive now got more blokes asking me for a spot for the next one, they were all worried originally about spending that much money, but the couple that came to this one have been raving how good it was, so now they are all keen as mustard!

early next year? march? lol

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#397 _SS Hatchback_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 08:27 PM

looked under the car tonight and now can see why selecting first was giving me grief , lucky it was on the last run anyway so all good to go again after i tighten it up
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All our clan loved it too and are looking forward to next years already , had a few messages yesterday and today from some of the guys that arent part of the forum thanking the Robs for organising the day and said to let them know when the next one is on

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#398 _youngy_11_

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Posted 24 October 2011 - 09:18 PM

Was good to head up for a look. Definitely will be running the car next year.

SS Hatchback glad to hear it was nothing major.

Also just to note, a fair few cars were loosing a shit load of fuel out the rear filler when racing. I should have noted the cars. Could potentially be a major issue lol

From memory the silver unflared hatch that ran 10's was one of them.

Edited by youngy_11, 24 October 2011 - 09:18 PM.