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Started by _lawn bowls_ , Apr 22 2017 06:02 PM

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#1 _lawn bowls_

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Posted 22 April 2017 - 06:02 PM

at the test n tune today at the springmount drags was a tesla batterys powered car 11.6 @ 116mph.very impresived for no noise.

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#2 Tyre biter

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Posted 22 April 2017 - 08:03 PM

I've heard it said that in the future, you can choose to be quick or loud, but you won't be able to be both. Those Teslas are amazing and to think, their low priced car for the masses is only just around the corner...

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#3 hanra

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Posted 22 April 2017 - 08:39 PM

Did you get any showers up there today? Was a bit miserable in town.

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#4 _lawn bowls_

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Posted 22 April 2017 - 08:53 PM

nah just a couple of very light spits of rain thats all.windy and it was a bit cold.

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#5 hanra

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Posted 22 April 2017 - 09:47 PM

What are you taking to the Nats next month?

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#6 _lawn bowls_

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Posted 22 April 2017 - 11:29 PM

not going to the nats to expensive

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#7 hanra

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Posted 23 April 2017 - 10:14 AM

Gotta support the local events mate. Being a springmount member will get you a small discount on entry also. Every little bit helps.

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#8 hanra

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Posted 23 April 2017 - 01:13 PM

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#9 _imj411_

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Posted 23 April 2017 - 10:02 PM

That thing ran 11.6?

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#10 _lawn bowls_

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Posted 23 April 2017 - 10:29 PM

Gotta support the local events mate. Being a springmount member will get you a small discount on entry also. Every little bit helps.

its still a rip off to race like $100 for test and tune for couple of runs.in townsville test and tune was $20 and have as many runs as you like and can raced anytime you want.

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#11 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 23 April 2017 - 11:15 PM

But how much does it cost you to trailer your car or drive your car to townsville? and back?

If that adds up to more than $100 then the event is free is it not?

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#12 hanra

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Posted 24 April 2017 - 08:56 AM

I don't believe there is a drag strip in Townsville? I thought it closed down?

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#13 _lawn bowls_

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Posted 24 April 2017 - 03:20 PM

I don't believe there is a drag strip in Townsville? I thought it closed down?

when townsville was open.it was a better run track by the organisers

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#14 _lawn bowls_

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Posted 24 April 2017 - 03:23 PM

But how much does it cost you to trailer your car or drive your car to townsville? and back?

If that adds up to more than $100 then the event is free is it not?

i would rather pay the extra money for trailer and fuel so you can have as many races as you like.on the weekend the tempory aussies had a lot more races then the street cars.

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#15 _big jack_

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Posted 04 June 2017 - 07:23 PM

Sorry if it doesn't suck, squeeze,bang, blow not interested :ZZZ: :stirpot:

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Posted 04 June 2017 - 08:37 PM

Crikey. I was expecting to see the Model S. (Below) Not that fugly bloody thing.

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Posted 05 June 2017 - 05:57 PM

Crikey. I was expecting to see the Model S. (Below) Not that fugly bloody thing.

http://www.gmh-toran...attach_id=71663

I would buy that in a heartbeat.

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Posted 23 June 2017 - 10:13 PM

Had a sit inside a Model S during the week - very impressed!

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Posted 24 June 2017 - 09:46 AM

Did you get to go for a ride? I am keen to experience 920 lb-ft of torque from zero revs.

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#20 _lawn bowls_

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Posted 26 June 2017 - 09:18 PM

one of these tesla won a cash night at the drag strip where the race from the breaking area to the drag strip racing in america the other guys wernt very happy about it.

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Posted 23 August 2017 - 08:29 PM

Drove my brother-in-law's Model S when visiting Brisvegas recently - ah-maze-ing!

Like a jet on take off - the acceleration is linear and hard.

I also drove my step-father's brand new M3 - the steering on the Tesla is as good - it has great feel, weight and feedback, and the car just points and steers.

Clearly the future is here - not saying I would buy one (I have never been an early adopter of tech - just got my first smart phone after my circa 2007 Nokia 6110 Navigator gave up the ghost), but having driven it, I 'get' it now.

The big take away for me was that an old muscle car has a very apparent soul - the engine: the noise, vibration, smell, etc. whereas the Tesla is bereft of this of course, but you know what, it has a soul. I'm just sure where or what it is just yet, but it has one and it is special.

Cheers, TB

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Posted 24 August 2017 - 07:09 PM

Damn, I get so disappointed coming to the Drag Racing section of this forum only to read about electric cars, give me gas guzzling multiple carbs anytime.....lol