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Post by scando on May 17, 2007 13:17:43 GMT 10
haha, no I won't call in the Mogolian SAS. Perry is a top bloke to race against and the sort of guy you don't mind being beaten by (if such a person exists)
So what about the other grudge match. Bluerat vs Boost in the battle of the L20 1600's at the Symmons club day. Is it going to happen?
I could only imagine what the VN would handle like when pushed hard on gravel. But like you say, it would make waiting around at the start of stages much more comfy with somewhere to spread yourself out.
I think you're onto something with those green rims DatsunLtd. Just need to find some shortcuts now and you'll be set.
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Post by boost on May 17, 2007 18:20:49 GMT 10
looking good on all accounts here just waiting on a shipment of jets from Italy and a couple of minor issues to get ready 4 the track don't care to much about that grudge match just as long as we beat those escorts. Ahh i should say escort as only 1 will be ready could be a good opportunity for a 1 down each side fly by!!!!!
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Post by bluerat on May 18, 2007 18:00:16 GMT 10
These jet's, are they ex-Italian air force or what??
Express pack from Bologna.....
Im happy to go hunting Escorts.....looking foward to it, I better bring some extra fuel this time. Have you got the incar Camera Boost?? best to have evidence.
As for the VN, with help of the experimentle lab's at Pedder's she handled quite well, could do with a couple degrees of camber and it loved the rough stuff....Did any one see the wheelstanding 180B SSS in Street Machine this month??
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Post by scando on May 21, 2007 13:14:48 GMT 10
Haha, I just watched Talladega Knights last night. I can just see Bluerat and Boost doing a 'Shake and Bake' on the Escorts. And yes I am after some Windscreen sponsorship for the Z. Sorry to anybody who hasn't seen the movie and has no idea what I'm on about.
Fired up the Bluebird on saturday. Just waiting to get the radiator back from being fixed up and it'll be back on the road.
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Post by datsunlimited on May 21, 2007 13:23:17 GMT 10
good to hear scando, i think we all lookin for sponsership maybe some one could sponsor the dato racer's on this site .... but im just happy to have a big datsun sticker on mine maybe sparky could get some stickers made up for a bit of extra advertising.
need h 190 a.s.a.p please any one??? or was also thinkin bout hilux conversion very hard? cost?
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Post by bluerat on May 27, 2007 9:23:36 GMT 10
Hey DatLTD I've got a H190 in stock, $500 and it comes with a free Gazelle!!
Hope your Sunday all goes well Scando, and you get some of that fine Datsun relability back....
I'll have to fit that Gen3 I've been thinking about If we are to do a Shake and Bake, he,he After July give us a bit of notice and I'll try and get some cars down to a Hobart Khanacross, maybe Tomas can come down as well and show us how it is done??? We are all keen to seethe mighty HMAS R30 in action.
Just a warning we have a new member....a man known to race front wheel drives, and therefore one not to be taken to seriously....he has now purchased a fine 200B which is a step in the right direction, maybe he can now wear that NISMO top with a little bit of pride.....he he he.
Oh Oh a Gen 3 has just pulled up in my driveway to drive me away, catch ya soon.
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Post by datsunlimited on May 27, 2007 11:55:41 GMT 10
what does the gazelle weigh in at?? much rust any problems?
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Post by bluerat on May 27, 2007 17:29:47 GMT 10
1100kg full tank of fuel, on the wharf scales, and a little rust in the doors, and a couple of small spots in the body. Best to come up for a look. It needs a headlight and there is a crack in the exhaust manifold. Easy fixer upper. I would love to put an FJ,SR,CA,VG or gen3 into it, but I have to much on the go.....
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Post by wombatracing on May 27, 2007 21:26:38 GMT 10
Hey Scando good to see the Mongolian Racer on the news tonight. at least the coverage of that was better than what they did for targa. That half hour show today was crap.
Bluerat: I am trying to talk my Nephew into buying the Gazelle (hes only 14) so that he can use it at the next motorkhana and learn to drive in it.
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Post by scando on May 28, 2007 13:44:25 GMT 10
Hope your Sunday all goes well Scando, and you get some of that fine Datsun relability back.... Nope, still haven't got it. Was in the lead by just a couple of points heading into the final and snapped a fan belt. I now have a blown head gasket again I also have to get my turbo seals done before the next meeting, the officials didn't appreciate the smoke screens I was leaving Wombat, I got a couple of messages from people saying they'd seen me circulating on the news. Just hope my nan didn't see it, the poor old duck will have a heart attack! I pitted next to Kelvin with the R31 you were telling me about Bluerat. He seems like a top bloke. I didn't really get to have a dice with him through the day but quite a few people commented that his car had some serious power. He was pretty happy with his day, circulated at mid 61's all day with no mechanical problems at all. That'd be great if you could get a crew down for a khanacross. I'll keep letting you know when they're on.
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Post by scando on May 30, 2007 13:19:15 GMT 10
Fired up the Bluey with the replacement engine last night and it has a rooted bearing. Not happy!
Have your jets arrived Boost?
What about you Bluerat, all set to go for sunday?
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Post by boost on May 30, 2007 18:34:50 GMT 10
Yeah m8 jets are here got here Friday so didn't get to the track so first half of Sunday will be tunning
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Post by datman on May 30, 2007 19:51:16 GMT 10
Fired up the Bluey with the replacement engine last night and it has a rooted bearing. Not happy! Have your jets arrived Boost? What about you Bluerat, all set to go for sunday? Hey Scando, I've still got a spare CA20e out of a Pintara. Would love it to be gone from my shed. Make an offer if you're interested. Cheers Anthony
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Post by scando on May 31, 2007 13:40:17 GMT 10
Thanks Anthony. I think I'm going to make one good engine out of the two stuffed ones I have but if that's not a success then I'll be in touch for sure. Good to hear it's all set to go Boost. I bet you can't wait to finally drive it in anger! Hey Bluerat, you know the problem I've been telling you about with oversteer on the exits of corners.............. tassied.smugmug.com/gallery/2908558/1/156610542
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Post by bluerat on Jun 1, 2007 22:25:51 GMT 10
Tip, tip tipping it in hey Scando. Just keep the boot in it....or take up rallying!!
Yeah he's a top man that Kelvin, and the R31 has plenty of potential. He was doing 61's with his 1600, so he should get the big block cooking!! look out....How did Stewie Styne go in the Mazda?? he's got that thing going well as well. Mr Williams Zed looked to be going hard?
How are we looking for Sunday Boost?? ready to rock?? I'll give mine a wash tommorrow and load her up. Look's like there might be a few coming up from the Coast.
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Post by scando on Jun 2, 2007 17:55:44 GMT 10
I didn't watch many of the IP races on sunday so I'm not sure how Styne ended up. Forest was leading the way as usual. Styne has been going awesome this year though. He's been the quickest rotary in IP.
Mick walked away from the meeting with a big smile on his face. He just rebuilt the motor and was doing 65's and might have even cracked a 64! He had a great battle with an early model Cortina in the final.
Kelvin, Finlayson, Perry and Me were all doing about the same times at Baskerville but I don't reckon we'll see which way Kelvin went at Symmons. It has some serious top end!
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Post by bluerat on Jun 2, 2007 18:17:43 GMT 10
Yeah, I hav'nt seen it going yet with the new donk, but by all reports it's a real go-er......
Stewie has been working his way up through the rank's for years and it's great to see him going so well, even if it is in a Wankel. I'm REALLY keen to get to Baskerville, but all the Clubday's coming up fall on weekend that I'm working, oh well maybe next year.
If this rain keeps up I might be wasting my time going tommorrow, as it's really just a test day for me to make sure it flying for the up andcoming blacktack event's......I'll wait and see. Will you be heading to Sparkies next weekend?? My Mr's hs a horse race at Sassafrass on Sunday, and we are camping there Sat. Night, so I might pop up Sat arvo.
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Post by bluerat on Jun 3, 2007 20:36:00 GMT 10
Thank's to that master photo taker 'Sunnycoupe' we have some top shots from the clubday today...... Here's Boost finding the handling limit's of his 1600.... A couple of likely lad's... Boost and that pesky Escort..... I'll find some more for next time...it was great to put a face to Scando and seeing Boost out on the track...and the Rat's off to Monaro Country for a few repairs, hopefully nothing tooooo serious.
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Post by boost on Jun 3, 2007 22:05:26 GMT 10
Yeah had a few handling issues but into the research already and it will be right for next time that is a guarantee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep us updated on how things are going bluerat and if there is anything i can help with m8 sing out!!!!!!!!
Good to meet scando and Sunnycoupe looking forward to seeing the big z in action again!!!!!!!
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Post by scando on Jun 4, 2007 13:31:10 GMT 10
Nice pic of Boost putting on his 'drifting display' for the crowd. How was the temp in the runs after I left Boost?
What are the repairs you're getting done Bluerat? Just the front guards from where they were hitting or did something happen after I left? Did you manage to crack into the 12's?
Bluerat tried a new technique for the first corner in qualifying. I think he might have watched the superbikes a couple of weeks ago and decided two wheels is the way to go! Unfortunately I didn't have a camera with me to capture it.
It was great to finally meet you guys and see the 1600's in action. I still can't get over the variety of cars that were there!
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