The RX-8 member has a good representation this month's ONeill day which is on 26th of Oct.
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It is a beautiful day and the scene is set to have some fun rubber burning time.

For some of us, it was the virgin track day: Kalli with her MissyK and Danielle with her Ralliart Colt. auzoom and RXVIII are the first timers here and enjoying it.

It is routine to get some wonder shot from Peter Kotsa (http://www.peterkotsa.com). He also spent time in our first Victorian Club Winton Track day.

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For me, I have these new wheel and rubber. They are the SR2 model of the RE55S and said to be firmer and last longer. I have these rubbers mounted on the WedSports TC105N (18 X 8.5" +32 offset all around). They are light and weight 7.7kg each.

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A more aggressive camber angle has also been dailed. This time I am traveling in -2.6 degree camber front and -2.3 camber back. Toe out in front (about +1.2mm in total) and toe out at the rear (about +2.4mm in total).

From the previous dyno day. I learned that R Magic filter and BP fuel were :nono: and I steer away from them. This time I had the MS filter and V Power fuel instead and they do feel better.

I also have the AP racing caliper with Project Mu HC+ pads and SCR-PRO rotor. At Sandown, it is a real test of the brake performance and they did not disappoint. It may have scared my instructor a little but his word "the brake is phenominal, Steve". That worth all the money I paid for it. The brake pads hold up well for the long session I had and certainly they are ok for this track, S tyre and warm temperature (18 degree air temp). Project Mu has come up with carbon ceremic models for track use but I doubt that it will be necessary. The side effect of those ceremic pads are rotor wear, but they do last during the track day (up to 900 degree) and good rating for absolute stopping force. Anyway.

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As USUAL, the bloody "fast" car are there. It can be blamed as part of the reason I was "slow". They all do low 30s on the track. Some Porsches are in the high 20s, but a string of fast lap is hard when the passing rule is courteous.

Here are some of my videos cut

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Taka VS Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuRTCJECEdE

Taka VS Lotus Exige S
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEiVBSlZOMA

Taka VS Kalli
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyrVABhmmG8

Taka VS BMW Z4 M. This baby has stock 252kW at the fly and Brembo 6 pot front and 4 pot rear *and they are certainly upside to fill the 18" rim. The guys also had brand new Michellin Pilot Sport Cup semi slick from the M3 CSL. :drool:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCOgPKlFP-g

Great videos Taka! As for the experience on the day, I think we all enjoyed ourselves. I'm just hoping to see more Victorians with RX8s or ex-owners to join us when we return to Sandown in the near future. IT is a great occassion to really burn off those carbon deposit in the Renesis. So people, don't hesistate to book your place next time as it was a full house on this day.

Mechanically, I feel the RX8 can lap the circuit all day! :mdrmed:
I am still amazed how well the RX8 stands up to track abuse. Tyre wear, brake performance, engine and handling I give 10 out of 10.

Re: Project Mu HC+, no fade at all. Plenty of dust though... but, who cares! :mdrmed:

hahahaha Taka vs Kalli? was that when you overtook me and my instructor got annoyed ;)

I had great time. Was major learning curve for me to see how well the car handles. My suspension rocks! Anyone thinking of Konis go for it. Car felt majorly firm, I suppose since I also have the whiteline sways also helped. There was no moment that I felt like I had no control. I CONTROLLED the car whole time. Was awesome. She did exactly what I wanted her to do, and went exactly where I wanted her to go! Brakes are awesome lol

Must admit, despite fact I was surrounded by my fellow RX8 peers (and that includes you too Stu ;)) whom are experienced to the max ;) And having two ferraris, handful of porschas and gorgeous GT3's, also lotus's everywhere, I did not feel nervous at all!
I was worried at the start, however once got out there I was just cruising. I did not feel pressured by the faster cars, nor did I feel worried about my cars abilities. I had instructor with me most the day, and he was very happy with my progress. Look forward to more educational days :)

Thnx to all you guys for convincing me to go, and for giving me cheers hehehe

Good on you Taka !! The 8's are the go !!!
Sand down looks fun !
dbrx8
p.s. I'm at eastern creek on November 15 to represent us all !!!Burrows day !!yee ha!
See how my turbo holds up... and how fast I get up down the main straight..
Maybe I will be able to punch it into 5 gear finally.... oops but then I'm going to have to slow down.....
What speeds are you guys hitting down the main straight of sand down??

So far at eastern creek I've done a screaming 198km per hour in 4th gear...

Fantastic clips taka - great driving too! Pity The Stig's not going to be at Wakefield but we'll raise a glass or 2 for y'all...

: Taka

Maybe the Stig will Adopt you and you can be called....... Mini mee... Stig :lol:

Nice video :boink: , your exhaust has a great note , possibly change the steering wheel to a smaller one for better easier quicker hand movement ?

Good consistent driving for a young bloke ;)

Have you got a RP short shifter ?

Michael

Maybe the Stig will Adopt you and you can be called....... Mini mee... Stig :lol:


Hill will be my mini me - he is smaller than me.

Nice video :boink: , your exhaust has a great note , possibly change the steering wheel to a smaller one for better easier quicker hand movement ?


ehhh... no and yes. No I don't want to loose the airbag. Yes I love to have a racing wheel with rev display and all the buttons like F1 (*NOS hehe :mdrmed: :mdrmed: [/quote]

Good consistent driving for a young bloke ;)

Have you got a RP short shifter ?

Michael
Yes I have. Oh yes the gear is much smoother this time. I have to update my oil thread.

Fantastic pics and vids Taka :rock: . If only the straights were shorter and the corners more plentiful. :mdrmed:

Loved that shot of the 360 just disappearing up the straight :Freak_ani . What were you hitting on the straight?

Nice Vids Taka,

Your new track rims look awesome in motion.

Your sways and tein keep your car nice and flat throught the corners, you smash everyone through the corners - there were even a couple of cheeky passing opportunities with the Lotus, but would have been a bit close for comfort and most likely would have ended in tears. Probably a bit aggresive for a friendly non competeitve meet also. Well done mate.

Would love to see the Taka v Kalli clip.

Very nice Taka - makes me wanna have a go. Somewhere along the line I might.

Thanks for sharing
FURY

Fantastic pics and vids Taka :rock: . If only the straights were shorter and the corners more plentiful. :mdrmed:

Yes it is a bit boring but it is not easy to drive fast on, as you can see many cars are more powerful but I can catch them :Spank:

Loved that shot of the 360 just disappearing up the straight :Freak_ani . What were you hitting on the straight?

The owner is a nice guy and he is pretty quick. I hit 190kmh at the very end of the straight (for a minisecond).

there were even a couple of cheeky passing opportunities with the Lotus, but would have been a bit close for comfort and most likely would have ended in tears. Probably a bit aggresive for a friendly non competeitve meet also. Well done mate.

I don't want to pass him since he has no bloody way realising me behind him :nono: I think I need a yellow colour for him to realise he is driving slow with his Lotus. I am sure there are about 5 sec in that car.

Updated the censored version of Taka VS Kalli

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyrVABhmmG8 :evil_laug

Yeaaaa took u while to catch up to me, I was only going slow there cuz ummmmmmmmmmm lol cuzzzzz welll..... i was trying something out!! lol decided to let u pass me hahahahha

Yeaaaa took u while to catch up to me, I was only going slow there cuz ummmmmmmmmmm lol cuzzzzz welll..... i was trying something out!! lol decided to let u pass me hahahahha
LOL. I know you were busy doing your make-up. Just kidding.

Updated the censored version of Taka VS Kalli

What was censored?

hahhaha

censored me pashing 1 of the instructors

LOL. I know you were busy doing your make-up. Just kidding.


man........ that helmet ruined my hair!!! :angel:

Bragging rights Taka.
Well done.

oh, definately have to check this thread out from home, when I can get access to those youtube videos. Thanks for posting.

Bloody hell that Z4 is pretty damn quick....

Bloody hell that Z4 is pretty damn quick....
To be exact is Z4 M roadster, I may not easily outrun by a 3.0i Z4 :cqm27:. As stated above. The M gives an extra 60kW at the fly, that one has 6 pot Brembo font and 4 pot rear too, with slicks.

So who is joining me for this months one on the 30th

I have Heel & Toe lessons to continue so as I am up to speed when Taka gets me that new right foot :us4allswi

the videos were fun to watch...the ferrari one was great...thank you for sharing Taka

So who is joining me for this months one on the 30th

I have Heel & Toe lessons to continue so as I am up to speed when Taka gets me that new right foot :us4allswi
You are not my KK this Xmas Stu... :(

the videos were fun to watch...the ferrari one was great...thank you for sharing Taka

Yeah thanks. I paid high price to be in the mix of those exotic cars.