Winton Raceway Track Day - 20th March 2006
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Originally Posted by auzoom
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Andrew
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Andrew
Im still wondering whether I should bring my new RX-8 or the FD RX-7. Im worried that the RX-8 hasnt got enough miles on it to track it yet.
It will just click over 1000kms today. By the time I drive to Winton from here it should have done 1400kms. What do you guys think? Will it be run in enough?
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Well for me I would bring the 8 only if you have had the 1st service, ie to get the bedding oil out of it. I belive it contains an additive that I can only guess doesnt like high temps.
I took my car to winton with just under 5000k's. I rekon you will use a lot more fuel than everyone else as well.
Andrew
I took my car to winton with just under 5000k's. I rekon you will use a lot more fuel than everyone else as well.
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I will bring cash $$$ when I see you mate. I have to pay PK for his picy too.
We will have a good dinner around Benalla - no worries wat time you arrive at Benalla
We will have a good dinner around Benalla - no worries wat time you arrive at Benalla
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Is there a pump to play tyre pressure with?
I was thinking of going to Winton to locate all the stuff the day before. Hopefully there is something on too for us to look at.
I was thinking of going to Winton to locate all the stuff the day before. Hopefully there is something on too for us to look at.
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btw...these are the sorts of times you should be aiming for
http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/re...02/2006.WIN.P1
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http://www.natsoft.com.au/cgi-bin/re...02/2006.WIN.P1
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yum...
I think setting up the car takes the whole day... adjusting the pressure, damper rate and turn in and where to brake and accelerate to tailor made for me...
We will talk about it (esp exp ones like auzoon, Glenn and whtdc2) who tracked there before.
I have the video in hand from whtdc2 to show it. He did tell me that it was his 1st time at Winton but I have to say there is variety of lines taken to show how to be fast!
Mainly enjoy the day and the lap time is second there.....
I think setting up the car takes the whole day... adjusting the pressure, damper rate and turn in and where to brake and accelerate to tailor made for me...
We will talk about it (esp exp ones like auzoon, Glenn and whtdc2) who tracked there before.
I have the video in hand from whtdc2 to show it. He did tell me that it was his 1st time at Winton but I have to say there is variety of lines taken to show how to be fast!
Mainly enjoy the day and the lap time is second there.....
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I ran 36psi last time there and spent most of the time getting used to the mentality needed to track the car. Since then I have learnt a lot such as the skidpan days. I am hoping to be able to be in the low 1:50's to mid 1:40's.
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Originally Posted by auzoom
I ran 36psi last time there and spent most of the time getting used to the mentality needed to track the car. Since then I have learnt a lot such as the skidpan days. I am hoping to be able to be in the low 1:50's to mid 1:40's.
Andrew
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My RX-7 will do 1:37s fairly easy.
It totally depends on the day though. Some days the track just isnt that fast. A lot depends on the temperature and what has been racing there the previous week.
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Originally Posted by glenn
If youve ran there before mid 1:40s would be about right. My old RX-8 in stock form did 1:46s and with semi slick tyres 1:44s. I suspect a car like Taka's with tyres and suspension should be doing 1:41 to 1:42s.
My RX-7 will do 1:37s fairly easy.
It totally depends on the day though. Some days the track just isnt that fast. A lot depends on the temperature and what has been racing there the previous week.
My RX-7 will do 1:37s fairly easy.
It totally depends on the day though. Some days the track just isnt that fast. A lot depends on the temperature and what has been racing there the previous week.
Must not put pressure on self, but I think 1:42 is the time I am aiming. But it really depend on the day.
New slicks on no more excuse for a slow time, but just driver error
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I was thinking of going to Winton to locate all the stuff the day before. Hopefully there is something on too for us to look at.
So Taka what time are we going to meet at the shell servo on Sunday (same servo as the meetup to go to the nats)
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My goal is to complete one lap and then another, if i can in the course of the day reduce my time by at least 10sec then i will be happy...so I am assuming that at the beginning of the day I'll be low 1.50's and and by the end of the day, low 1.40's but since this is my first track...it will be interetsing to see how i go full stop!!
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Originally Posted by ILIV48
On Sunday the MX5 Club of Victoria has their drivers championship along with the alpha club!
So Taka what time are we going to meet at the shell servo on Sunday (same servo as the meetup to go to the nats)
So Taka what time are we going to meet at the shell servo on Sunday (same servo as the meetup to go to the nats)
TAKA's number - 0413641208
We will be at Benalla Top Town at before 4pm. Get ready to head off before 430pm and still able to get the last run and look around the ground. (Too see if there is any oil spills )
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Well I honestly dont know if I was running the short or long circuit when I was there, but my best lap was 1:50 ish form memory. So I hope its the long track :-D
Andrew
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Well I will see you at Shell 2pm Sunday!
Ouch... Yes lets just say it was the long track
Originally Posted by auzoom
Well I honestly dont know if I was running the short or long circuit when I was there, but my best lap was 1:50 ish form memory. So I hope its the long track :-D
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Originally Posted by auzoom
Well I honestly dont know if I was running the short or long circuit when I was there, but my best lap was 1:50 ish form memory. So I hope its the long track :-D
Andrew
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1:50s first time there is very good. These cars with an experienced driver are good for 1:46s stock on a perfect day. A stock WRX will do 1:47
I still dont know which car to bring. Im leaning towards the RX-8 though. It had its 1000km service yesterday and I got them to change the oil so it should be ok.
Glenn
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Tomorrow is my camera test day...will be running 4 onboard cameras if all goes well..3 inside - 2 on full dv, 1 outside, from grill position and 1 on tacho. i havent been able top source a full pal dvr system yet that suits my price range.... but its on my list!!!!
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Tim, bring the spare. You can easily take it out at the track.
Glenn, bring the 8, I will be to jealous of the FD :D Seriously though... only bring the 8 if you are comfortable, else ring the FD. We will be happy to see you there in either.
PS...Tim I think you are a voyeur :D
Andrew
Glenn, bring the 8, I will be to jealous of the FD :D Seriously though... only bring the 8 if you are comfortable, else ring the FD. We will be happy to see you there in either.
PS...Tim I think you are a voyeur :D
Andrew
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I can't wait until Monday. I am going up Saturday night to Mansfield for Sunday so won't be able to do the cruise up but will see you all at the track bright and early Monday morning.
Any hints on how to get to the track itself ? I think it may already be somewhere in the 19 odd pages here but am too lazy to look through all of them
Any hints on how to get to the track itself ? I think it may already be somewhere in the 19 odd pages here but am too lazy to look through all of them
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Originally Posted by xatnep
I can't wait until Monday. I am going up Saturday night to Mansfield for Sunday so won't be able to do the cruise up but will see you all at the track bright and early Monday morning.
Any hints on how to get to the track itself ? I think it may already be somewhere in the 19 odd pages here but am too lazy to look through all of them
Any hints on how to get to the track itself ? I think it may already be somewhere in the 19 odd pages here but am too lazy to look through all of them
Once you hit the Winton turn off. Keep left and you will find road sign with "Winton Raceway" pointing to generally a right direction.
I am sure the direction is vague enough.