Show us your CIRCUIT CAR

[6LtrLimo]

All too often we see the DRAG cars, well I would like to see the other side of the coin - The CIRCUIT CARS.

Here is a template;

Make/Model:
Engine/Power/Size:
Weight:
Brakes:
Suspension:
Home Track/Best Lap Time:

Post your pics too.

[Mungrel]

Great idea man!

My brothers and my Work in Progress... (full thread here (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=87476)
Make/Model: Holden Commodore VT Sedan
Engine/Power/Size: 5L - Not Dynod Yet
Weight: Not Yet Weighed

Brakes:
Stock with Bendix Pads & Slotted rotors all round
Brake ducts

Suspension:
Lovels SL Springs Front & Rear
KYB Struts / Shocks Front & Rear
Whiteline 30mm Front Sway Bar
Nolathane Rear Subframe Mounts
Superpro Adjustable Caster Bushes
Superpro 4 Point Camber Kit

Home Track/Best Lap Time: Not completed yet.

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/fpv_eta/VT/VT120.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/fpv_eta/VT/VT154.jpg

...and my current track car / daily driver... (Full thread here ("http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=73310)

Make/Model: Holden VU SS Ute
Engine/Power/Size: Ls1 5.7L - 273rwkw
Weight: ~1650kg + Driver

Brakes:
HSV AP Racing 4 spots all round, 2.25" Brake ducting

Suspension:
Whiteline 30mm Adjustable Front Sway Bar
Whiteline 18mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Bilstein Rear Shocks
KYB AGX Front Struts
SSL Front Springs
SL rear Springs
Whiteline Strut Brace
Superpro Adjustable Caster Bushes
Superpro 4point Camber Kit
Nolathane Rear Subframe Mounts

Wheels / Tires:
19x8 Chromies with Federal Street Tires.

Home Track/Best Lap Time:
1:07.1091 @ Queensland Raceway Sprint Circuit 24/5/08
1:07.xxxx @ Barbagello Raceway Wanneroo W.A 16/08/07

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/fpv_eta/VU/100508-2.jpg

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k188/fpv_eta/QR%20240508/QR2.jpg

[Martin_D]

Here is the current toy for some track work....its an old school S13 Silvia with a heap of nice bits to make it a quick time attack circuit car, or a great impromptu slider, having appeared in DA back in 2007 :cool:
http://www.ls1turbo.com.au/pics/trackbash1.jpg
http://www.ls1turbo.com.au/pics/trackbash2.jpg

Make/Model: Nissan Silvia S13

Engine/Power/Size: SR20DET 2000cc turbocharged DOHC
Fully built, HKS Step II cams, Apexi RX6 Full Turbine system, 48mm external gate
Has run 320rwkw @ 25psi boost, currently runs 280rwkw on our Mainline at 18psi

Weight: 1020kg + driver

Brakes: R33 GTS-t, but changing to Carbon/Carbon currently

Suspension: Racing Logic coil overs, gusseted K Frame, Camber adjusters F/R
Adjustable castor rods, Nismo 2 Way Mechanical LSD

Home Track/Best Lap Time: NA at this stage, looking for 1:15s at Mallala :bow:

[HSV Listy]

Main thread is here. Everyday car but weekend circuit racer
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=83125&highlight=circuit+racing+GTS

Make/Model: VX GTS
Engine/Power/Size: C4B 267rwkw, springs, tune, intake and exhaust mods only
Weight: 1650 est
Brakes: AP 365mm 6 piston 350mm 4 piston rear
Suspension: Teins with superpro underneath everwhere and Nyloc offset strut mount. Harrop Diff cover and brace
Lots of reliability mods.

Home Track/Best Lap Time: 1.25.95 at Hidden Valley.

[nqcv8]

Make/Model: VX HSV R8 Clubsport

Engine/Power/Size:
5.7 LS1 - GEN-TTR
approx 380rwkw Track day Boost setting
Ls1 Turbo Engine Oil Cooler
Textralia Clutch
Kaaz Centre
Weight: ~1700kg + Driver

Brakes:
Standard HSV Premium Package with Pagid 4-2-2 Pads

Suspension:
Quadrant Front Coilovers
Upgraded rear sway bar
Bilstein Rear Shocks
Whiteline Strut Brace
Pedders Rear Camber Kit
Front Castor bush upgrade
Rear Subframe Mounts
Modified Crossmember from BRE (underway currently)
Bilstein Solid Strut Tops

Wheels / Tires:
18x8 with Federal Semi Comps or Bridgestone RE55 Semi Comps.

Home Track/Best Lap Time:
0:59.83 @ Queensland Raceway Sprint Circuit
1.03.50 @ Queensland Raceway Clubman Circuit
1.26.54 @ Queensland Raceway National Circuit
1.04.57 @ Lakeside Raceway

http://nqhsvls-1.com.au/images/main.php/d/1796-1/IMG_7169.JPG

http://nqhsvls-1.com.au/images/main.php/d/1677-1/TA+14+May+08+Team+Blue28s.jpg

http://nqhsvls-1.com.au/images/main.php/d/1675-1/TA+14+May+08+Team+Blue38s.jpg

[GTS LSA]

OK....here is a thread I am looking forward to..


nothing yet...but I am open to ideas.....

to be honest I am thinking an Aussie Racing Car......just for personal use....track days....hill climbs etc

bring it on

[Smitty]

All too often we see the DRAG cars, well I would like to see the other side of the coin - The CIRCUIT CARS.

Here is a template;

Make/Model: VK Commodore BT1 Interceptor (yellow)
Engine/Power/Size: Holden V8 304 V5X ..Power? no idea coz its not
been on a dyno but it does pull 6200..6300 in top on the long straights at PI
and Sandown .so its no slouch
Weight: 1190kg
Brakes: VX dual spots/VK std rears with slotted DBAs
and Ferodo Motorsport 25 pads, VX Master cylinder and VX V8booster
Suspension: Front is Competition Engineering Coilovers
and koni inserts and Commodore Cup adjustable radius (Z bar) links and Noltec or Nolathane rubbers
Rear is low kings, Whiteline adjustable panhard rod, Holden lower arms with Brockie bushes
and Noltec adjustable upper arms
Home Track/Best Lap Time: I go anywhere in Vic
(Sandown is next in 2 weeks...July 13!) and can't wait for Haunted Hills to open :bow:



Post your pics too.

here ya go.......

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/DSC00762.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/DSC00647a3.jpg

from its debut at Sandown
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/Sprints015.jpg

and Winton earlier this year...........

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/WIMG_0076.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/WIMG_0349.jpg

[Martin_D]

And the other (like an old ex girlfriend) :bow:
http://www.ls1turbo.com.au/pics/ttvepic1.jpg

Engine/Power/Size: L98 with 918 Springs
Gen-TTR VE Intercooled Twin Turbo System
350-380rwkw depending on boost pressure used

Weight: 1710 + driver

Brakes: Brembo F40 fully floating fronts with Pagid RS4-4 pads, stock rear

Suspension: HSC Coil Overs, solid mounts

Home Track/Best Lap Time: 1:17.9 @ Mallala

[GTS LSA]

Smitty ...nice VK.....

Tuna - the VE pain job looks the goods

keep em coming

[hsvgts196]

Hey great idea.

My Circuit/road car:

2002 HSV GTS Coupe
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm280/hsvracer/070529-duttoncars-65.jpg

Engine:
Castle Hill Exhaust (CHE) OTR intake
CHE MAFless Tune
COME Racing Hydraulic Roller Cam (224/228, 112 LSA)
COME Racing valve springs
Double-Row timing chain
Decked and ported heads

C4B 5.7 Power: 282rwKW Torque: 490rwNM

Weight:
1615kg

Brakes:
Front, AP Racing 363mm 66 slot rotors and 6 spot calipers EBC Yellow pads
Rear, AP Racing 343mm rotors and 4 spot calipers EBC Red pads
Other, braided lines throughout

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm280/hsvracer/10112007155.jpg

Suspension & Chassis:
Front, Tein Coil overs, Whiteline 30mm adjustable Swaybar
Rear, Tein Springs, height adjustable, revalved and dynoed Bilstein shocks
Other, Strut Brace, all poly bushes, Seam welded chassis

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm280/hsvracer/Car39_096.jpg

Interior:
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm280/hsvracer/070529-duttoncars-59.jpg

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm280/hsvracer/4.jpg
Punishing the slicks

Times: all with the old suspension setup and 30rwkw less than now:
Oran Park Sth: 49.9
Eastern Creek: 1.50 on R spec rubber in a 2 lap dash at Dutton Rally
Wakefield Park (old surface): 1.08.9

Can't wait to hit all the tracks again to set times with the new setup and giving the new surface at Wakefield a go (meant to be very grippy).

[vicarious]

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm280/hsvracer/4.jpg
Punishing the slicks



WTF:rofl: is that a datto 120y with a wing

[FatBoy]

Make/Model: 1980 Mazda RX-7
Engine/Power/Size: MazSport built n/a 13B (2354cc) bridgeport, GSR quad t/b etc. 250 to 270rwhp dependant on tune.
Gearbox / Diff: PPG 5 speed close ratio (1:1 5th) "dogbox". 5.1 Mazdaspeed LSD
Weight: 945kgs (plus 110kg driver !!) Race weight 1055kgs.
Brakes: S6 Mazda fronts on S5 discs, standard S2 rears. Custom race pads all round
Suspension: Bilsteins, Noltec bushes, custom strut tops and MazSport watts linkage
Wheels / Tyres: 15 x 7 ROH Reflex, 205/60/15 Yokohama A032R (class control tyres)
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Oran Park GP - 1.18.4, Wakefield 1.08.2


http://www.grumpe.com.au/images/gallery-19.gif

http://www.grumpe.com.au/images/gallery-20.gif

Was a Top 5 runner in the NSW State Championship back when we regularly had 40 car grids a couple of years ago. Sold it now, miss the old girl... :bawl:

Only sold it as after spending a bomb and getting it where i wanted it we bought a business. Now looking to build a Commodore to suit Improved Production in the near future. Will be L98 powered either way. Possibly a VK "Bluey" lookalike, but probably a VX SS...

[hsvgts196]

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm280/hsvracer/4.jpg
Punishing the slicks



WTF:rofl: is that a datto 120y with a wing

Yeah ! Don't laugh either, the thing had a 300kw SR20 in it, lexan windows, weighed as much as a set of my rims and was the quickest car with a low 49 at Oran Sth that day. Scary fast for a Datto. :eyes:

[HSV Listy]

Main thread is here. Everyday car but weekend circuit racer
http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=83125&highlight=circuit+racing+GTS

Make/Model: VX GTS
Engine/Power/Size: C4B 267rwkw, springs, tune, intake and exhaust mods only
Weight: 1650 est
Brakes: AP 365mm 6 piston 350mm 4 piston rear
Suspension: Teins with superpro underneath everwhere and Nyloc offset strut mount. Harrop Diff cover and brace
Lots of reliability mods.

Home Track/Best Lap Time: 1.25.95 at Hidden Valley.

Couple of picks
Now
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/GTSontrack1.jpg

Potential look once major mods finished and goes into IP racing. Just photoshopped and probably will change but the general idea is there.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/GTSsideshotv3alternativev6wheelscop.jpg

[phunky_monkey]

Wow, some really nice cars in this thread.

Martin: Any more pics of the S13 mate? Sounds like a bit of a weapon.

How do you find the Greddy plenum?

My car:

Make/Model: Nissan 180SX
Engine/Power/Size: 2188cc SR20DET, 280-320rwkw's est. Fully built engine, bored to 2188cc, sleeved block, big cams etc etc
Weight: Hoping for around 1050kg's
Brakes: 4 piston sumitomo's, Project Mu 280mm SCR rotors, braided lines, Project mu HC+ pads. Possibly moving to Stoptech ST40's, depending on how it handles the new setup.
Suspension: Super street coilovers, camber arms, castor rods, castor rod brace, 2 way LSD
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Sandown, second time there - 1.25.091 ~ 200rwkw's. Shooting for 1.21's eventually once the car is back
Winton - first time there - 1.39. A 1.35 would be nice once it's sorted :)

It's been off the road for nearly 2 years. Should be back in the next 4 weeks or so... finally

http://i.pbase.com/o4/76/566476/1/66541518.r5qm0cGm.EditedDECAAug06DECAAugLongWang04 .jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o4/76/566476/1/66541653.GA9ozbC3.EditedDECAAug06DECAAugLongWang32 .jpg
http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/3/W/300000009cd6408/1/77/jvl2YjLI0z878EhAvb28oTCW5-dEMmEx.jpg
http://widget.slide.com/rdr/1/1/3/W/300000009cd6412/1/77/UX3TI8_c5T-1SwKM93vt3D7fUKmuPExt.jpg

[Smitty]

Yeah ! Don't laugh either, the thing had a 300kw SR20 in it, lexan windows, weighed as much as a set of my rims and was the quickest car with a low 49 at Oran Sth that day. Scary fast for a Datto. :eyes:


hmmm
reminds me of the one guys in the Holden club here in Vic

has one of those funny ported rotary engines (like Moffatt used in the RX7)
in an early model Mazda 323..... quick it is and rather noisy too!

does 1.36-1.38's at Winton :confused:


cheers
Smitty

[Brass Munky]

Lovin the thread, great to see the track cars, some weapons in here thats for sure.

Martin, cant wait to see the new weapon, in action or even sittin still :lol:

[BigKev]

Make/Model: VL Commodore
Engine/Power/Size: Errrr none
Weight: About 500kg at the moment
Brakes: Front AP Racing 330mm Rear errrr nothing
Suspension: Errrr none
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Errrr again none

Full thread here (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=90393)

Here is a pic of the old girl, looks quick don't she
http://members.westnet.com.au/toddfamm/Track%20Car/mini-DSCN1214.JPG

[vessute08]

At least the weight reduction has gone well :rofl:

Good luck with it. Dam all you people with the money and balls to set up a track car :bow:

[kart_racer]

Make/Model: 2006 Arrow AX8 B-Max
Engine/Power/Size: Rotax FR125 Max/28hp/125cc
Weight: 82kg
Brakes: Dent 4-spot / single 18mm cross drilled ventilated disc
Suspension: The flex of 32mm chrome moly (i.e. nothing)
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Oran Park GP 1:18.4 (24 Nov 07), Wakefield Park 1:08.5 (29 Jun 08)

http://www.horswellracingteam.com/images/oran%20pk%20nov%2007%20140.jpg

[Smitty]

Dam all you people with the money and balls to set up a track car :bow:

the VK cost me $10 large to put on the track
...cheap motorsport (it helped that I built it all 'cept the cage)

some blokes here spend more than that on an engine :1peek:

hth
Smitty

[phunky_monkey]

Gotta be happy with that!

Listy: Love the GTS mate, and the proposed graphics look great. However, if you're door to door racing they'll be an absolute pain to touch up I'd think? Or will you just remove the lot, and put them on again?

Dane

[HSV Listy]

Gotta be happy with that!

Listy: Love the GTS mate, and the proposed graphics look great. However, if you're door to door racing they'll be an absolute pain to touch up I'd think? Or will you just remove the lot, and put them on again?

Dane

Thanks for the comments.
Have to way up the odds when I get to it about the bumper to bumper side of things. Promo vers practicability will come into that with sponsors.

A photo of my project car I finally got up here a few weeks ago. 84 model 300zx. Lots of work to go. Mission is 1200kg max, V8 (maybe C4B Ls1), cage, suspension and suitable for drift, motorkhana and circuit. Just a thrasher, no rego but a long term project. Couple of years as a guess.
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q298/bigtony20062007/CarsZ007.jpg

[NZDRIFT]

05 Monaro GTO
Standard 346ci 921 springs GenTT system, Holinger 6 speed
Weight:1450kg
Brakes: AP 4 Pot
Suspension:Adjustable Platform/ rebound Bilstein
Smokes a tyre or two :rofl:

Tuna can you post pics please:bawl:

[HSV Listy]

05 Monaro GTO
Standard 346ci 921 springs GenTT system, Holinger 6 speed
Weight:1450kg
Brakes: AP 4 Pot
Suspension:Adjustable Platform/ rebound Bilstein
Smokes a tyre or two :rofl:

Tuna can you post pics please:bawl:

1450kg. Wow that must be quick with that much power to boot.

[phunky_monkey]

Thanks for the comments.
Have to way up the odds when I get to it about the bumper to bumper side of things. Promo vers practicability will come into that with sponsors.

A photo of my project car I finally got up here a few weeks ago. 84 model 300zx. Lots of work to go. Mission is 1200kg max, V8 (maybe C4B Ls1), cage, suspension and suitable for drift, motorkhana and circuit. Just a thrasher, no rego but a long term project. Couple of years as a guess.


Should be a ncie project mate. Why the C4B though? Seems like an added cost which is probably not needed?

NZDrift: I've seen your car mate, very nice indeed!

[NZDRIFT]

1450kg. Wow that must be quick with that much power to boot.

Not too bad, we can still take a little more weight out: still has the steel boot lid and factory subframes...but for what I'm doing it doesn't matter too much.

phunky_monkey: Thanks for the comments, still work in progress :)

[HSV Listy]

Should be a ncie project mate. Why the C4B though? Seems like an added cost which is probably not needed?

NZDrift: I've seen your car mate, very nice indeed!

Still to be confimed yet as part of the GTS future planning but basically it will be free.

[iloveholden]

Great thread, hadnt seen it before, theres a couple more to come surley hehe

[toyocharged]

We run 4 cars in IP down here in SA, 4 toyota corollas

My car KE25 1600cc 4age20v u2litre car
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/02-25JohnSharp.jpg

CAR: Toyota Corolla # 25
WEIGHT: 800kgs
ENGINE: 4AGE 20 Valve Black Top
RESTRICTED OUTPUT: 180hp at the flywheel
FUEL TANK: Standard with a surge tank
BRAKES: Front - Audi Rotors with JFZ 4 spot calipers
Rear - Mazda Rotors with Mazda 1 spot calipers

TYRES: 3J Improved Production Car Yokohama control tyre
TRANSMISSION: Toyota T50 5 speed
DIFFERENTIAL: Toyota K series with 4.77:1 TRD LSD
WHEELS: Performance Globe 13 x 5.5-inch
SUSPENSION: Custom struts, reset leaf, Koni shocks
BEST LAP TIME: 1.26 @ Mallala Motorsport Park

Brothers KE20 1600cc 4age20v under 2litre car

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/01-77JohnSharp.jpg

CAR: Toyota Corolla # 77
WEIGHT: 800kgs
ENGINE: 4AGE 20 Valve Silver Top
RESTRICTED OUTPUT: 165hp at the flywheel
FUEL TANK: Standard with a surge tank
BRAKES: Front - Nissan Rotors with JFZ 4 spot calipers
Rear - Mazda Rotors with Mazda 1 spot calipers

TYRES: 3J Improved Production Car Yokohama control tyre
TRANSMISSION: Toyota T50 5 speed
DIFFERENTIAL: Toyota K series with 4.55:1 TRD LSD
WHEELS: Performance Globe 13 x 5.5-inch
SUSPENSION: Custom struts, reset leaf, Koni shocks, adjustable panhard rod
BEST LAP TIME: 1.26 @ Mallala Motorsport Park


Nephews car KE30 3sgte over 2litre car

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/01-51RobSharp.jpg
Toyota Corolla # 51
WEIGHT: 955kgs
ENGINE: 3SGTE Turbo
RESTRICTED OUTPUT: 340hp
FUEL TANK: Modified standard
BRAKES: Evo II front rotors, Series 4 RX-7 front calipers, Series 3 RX-7 rear rotors, Series 4 RX-7 rear calipers
TYRES: 3J Improved Production Car Yokohama control tyre
TRANSMISSION: W58 Supra 5-speed
DIFFERENTIAL: Hilux LSD with a 4.3:1
WHEELS: Performance Globe 14 x 7-inch
SUSPENSION: Custom coil-over front end with MR2 inserts, reset leaf spring rear with 'A' arm
BEST LAP TIME: 1:18.8 @ Mallala Motorsport Park

Other nephews KE55 3sgte over 2 litre car

Toyota Corolla #15

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/01-15ClintSharp.jpg
WEIGHT: 960kgs
ENGINE: 3SGTE Turbo
RESTRICTED OUTPUT: 340hp
FUEL TANK: Modified standard
BRAKES: Series 4 RX-7 front rotors, Series 4 RX-7 front calipers, Series 4 RX-7 rear rotors, Series 4 RX-7 rear calipers
TYRES: 3J Improved Production Car Yokohama control tyre
TRANSMISSION: W55 Supra 5-speed
DIFFERENTIAL: Mazda RX-4 with a mini spool and a 4.4:1
WHEELS: Performance Globe 14 x 7-inch
SUSPENSION: Custom coil-over front end with MR2 inserts, reset leaf spring rear with an adjustable panhard rod
BEST LAP TIME: 1:16.77 @ Mallala Motorsport Park

[phunky_monkey]

That is a serious Corolla loving family! Love them all mate.

Listy: That's about a good a reason as it gets :)

[Boodles]

Hi all!

Make/Model: MY99 Subaru Impresa STi
Engine/Power/Size: 1994 Turbo
Weight: 1100Kgs
Brakes: Wilwood 6 pot Front, STi 4 Pot Rear
Suspension: Proflex
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Queensland Raceway – 1:20.7 Nat, 58.4 Clubman

I will post some images when I have my post count up!

[Big_Valven]

Wicked 'Rollas! I can't wait to do that one day!

[Bazz]

I don't own one or race one, but am heavily involved with my girlfriends car:

CAR: Toyota Corolla #81
WEIGHT: Unknown
ENGINE: 4AGE 20 Valve Silver Top
DRIVETRAIN: T50 5 Speed, Hilux Diff
SUSPENSION: Adjustable fronts
BRAKES: Front and rear, VT commodore disk brakes

Best time at Hidden Valley 1.32.7
Pics to come

[NZDRIFT]

05 Monaro GTO
Standard 346ci 921 springs GenTT system, Holinger 6 speed
Weight:1450kg
Brakes: AP 4 Pot
Suspension:Adjustable Platform/ rebound Bilstein
Smokes a tyre or two :rofl:


http://www.ls1turbo.com.au/pics/promonarox.jpg

[JBonDSS]

Make/Model: Holden Commodore VH SL
Engine/Power/Size: Blue 202 + vk injection setup, 100rwkw + 5speed celica box
Weight: 1200Kgs
Brakes: VT twins spots + EBC reds
Suspension: Bilstiens shocks, pedders springs & sway bars
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Sandown 1:37
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v167/123/86/767409195/n767409195_516276_5722.jpg
now running 17x8" with circuit slicks
Now with a fresh V8, Black V8, ported heads, single plane manifold, 2x1" carbie spacers,
7ltr circuit sump, new high torque starter. + aussie 4 speed.
Power reading to come
http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v170/123/86/767409195/n767409195_516342_6057.jpg

[Smitty]

Make/Model: Holden Commodore VH SL


you a HSCCV member..??

[JBonDSS]

yes, yes i am
is there a sandown day on nest week? maybe PM, before we go off topic :)

[HOT LAP]

http://www.hqracingwa.com/chaffey.html
waperf.com.hotlap.1195.wmv

[Budge]

Make/Model:
- 1979 Holden VB Commodore SLE
- Originally supplied as a V8 + manual.
- Now running a T5g gearbox

Engine/Power/Size:
- 5.0ltr V8 standard crank, L34 Rods, ACL Race Pistons, Crow Cam, High Energy Sump, Edelbrock Manifold, Holley 650DP, L34 Heads.
- 191rwkw.

Weight:
- 1286kg (no cage as yet)
- Stripped interior

Brakes:
- 330mm Group A style setup
- Porterfield R4 pads or Bendix Race Pads.
- 17 x 8" Clubsport rims
- Toyo R888 semi-slick tyres

Suspension:
- Pedders springs, bent struts, pedders shocks, Noltec adjustable strut tops, Whiteline strut brace, Salisbury 10 bolt rear 3.55 diff mini spooled LSD, twin 3" exhaust with pipes out both sides.

Home Track/Best Lap Time:
- Phillip Island 1:53.3
- Winton 1:39.7
- Sandown 1:25.9
- Calder 1:08.3


http://www.huntengineering.com.au/Budge/Morwell07.jpg

http://www.huntengineering.com.au/Budge/HondaPI.jpg

[MANHYPERSS]

Hey Budge,
First thing is that first pic taken at Morwell hill climb track (the old track) ??

Second are you in the WRX club? i think i remember laying under your car about 2 yrs ago at sandown and cutting you tail pipe off with a hacksaw and hacksaw blade where the saw wouldnt fit, it was a wet day and you were just having fun, i came down to watch with Dean from traralgon he used to have a blue wrx in std class.

I am pretty sure it was not this car, i thought it was maybe yellow cant remember.

[XSESIV]

Budge - What do you mean when you say you've got bent struts?

[Smitty]

Make/Model:
- 1979 Holden VB Commodore SLE
- Originally supplied as a V8 + manual.
- Now running a T5g gearbox

Engine/Power/Size:
- 5.0ltr V8 standard crank, L34 Rods, ACL Race Pistons, Crow Cam, High Energy Sump, Edelbrock Manifold, Holley 650DP, L34 Heads.
- 191rwkw.


ok Mick
awesome hp outta 308 but the missing ingredient
cam specs....?:nyuk:

[theusualsuspect]

FALCON RALLYE SPRINT (HISTORIC TOURING CAR)
WEIGHT: 1300KGS
ENGINE: 289CI V8 (BUILT TO HISTORIC REGS)
HORSEPOWER: 450bhp

BRAKES: KELSEY HAYNES 4SPOT DISCS FRONT, DRUMS REAR
TYRES: BRIDGESTONE POTENZA
TRANSMISSION: CLOSE RATIO TOP LOADER 4SPEED
DIFFERENTIAL: 9INCH LSD
WHEELS: 15X6 SUPERLITES
BEST LAP TIME: 1:20:17 CURRENT NB LAP RECORD HOLDER
HAS TURNED 19'S IN PRACTICE

I can't seem to post pics at the moment however car can been
seen on the start page of
htcasa.com.au

[Machine__Head_]

Love the old commie racers... VB through to VL's have always looked good on the track.. Love the BT1 smitty..

[iloveholden]

Thats a nice track car mate

[JBonDSS]

Budge - What do you mean when you say you've got bent struts?

suspension shops can bend the bottom of the standard struts to give more Camber than the approx 2o degree you can get out of the commo setup

[Smitty]

suspension shops can bend the bottom of the standard struts to give more Camber than the approx 2o degree you can get out of the commo setup

shhooosh mate
trade secret :nyuk:

[Budge]

Hey Budge,
First thing is that first pic taken at Morwell hill climb track (the old track) ??

Second are you in the WRX club? i think i remember laying under your car about 2 yrs ago at sandown and cutting you tail pipe off with a hacksaw and hacksaw blade where the saw wouldnt fit, it was a wet day and you were just having fun, i came down to watch with Dean from traralgon he used to have a blue wrx in std class.

I am pretty sure it was not this car, i thought it was maybe yellow cant remember.

Yep, sounds like me :)


ok Mick
awesome hp outta 308 but the missing ingredient
cam specs....?:nyuk:

Straight from the website
Crow Cam Part# 5690
IN. 43/77 EX.79/41
Dur 300 300
0.05" 240 240
L/C 108
Lift 0.524" 0.524"
Power 3000-6000
Part Kit K5043
High acceleration with strong mid range/top end
power. Need big springs & roller rockers


Bent struts as per JBonDSS's description.
From memory with the strut tops as well we got about 3.5+ deg neg camber

[Mungrel]

suspension shops can bend the bottom of the standard struts to give more Camber than the approx 2o degree you can get out of the commo setup

Can't quite put my finger on it, but something about this sounds dodgy... lol

[theusualsuspect]

Bending struts has been around a long time we used it in historic touring car racing to get camber as you are limited by adjustment done right it is fine as long as you heat the Material slowly. so as it not to crack

[Budge]

Here's some in-car youtube vids if you're interested..

YouTube - VB vs VL sandown 07 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gfPIfDLru4) <--- this one is really fun

My youtube page (http://www.youtube.com/user/Budges08) :burnout:

[Bazz]

I don't own one or race one, but am heavily involved with my girlfriends car:

CAR: Toyota Corolla #81
WEIGHT: Unknown
ENGINE: 4AGE 20 Valve Silver Top
DRIVETRAIN: T50 5 Speed, Hilux Diff
SUSPENSION: Adjustable fronts
BRAKES: Front and rear, VT commodore disk brakes

Best time at Hidden Valley 1.32.7
Pics to come

Edit: New PB Set at the Hidden Valley V8 Supercar round, 1.30.8

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r202/bazzery/P7060012.jpg

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r202/bazzery/P7060016.jpg

[F6Mauz]

Not my car but a friend of mines Alfa Romeo GTV6.

Make/Model: Alfa Romeo GTV6
Engine/Power/Size: currently NA 2.5 V6 making 125rwkw. Future, 3 litre V6 with GT35/40 turbo.
Weight: Approx 1000kg
Brakes: Landcruiser V8 brakes
Suspension: unknown
Home Track/Best Lap Time: 127.0 Sandown.

Currently setting the car up and honing driving skills before moving to the bigger motor.

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee233/f6mauz/Daves%20GTV/301272263_WCmBF-L.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee233/f6mauz/Daves%20GTV/300545232_sCjvS-L.jpg

http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee233/f6mauz/Daves%20GTV/300544527_grNwG-L.jpg

[hsvgts196]

Oh yeah, got this one too.

This is my 1977 LX Torana

Genuine 400hp @ 6500rpm 308.

Stripped interior with Sparco Race seat and harnesses.
4 Spot calipers front, HQ rotors.
15" x 8.5" custom chaser rims + Hotwires pictured
6 point alloy cage.
Been sitting in storage for close to 10 years now and has all sorts of mods that I can't even remember.

In the next few months I plan on repainting the thing, throwing it around a few race tracks for some lap times and selling the bugger. Will post times when they come in and price when it's ready.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm280/hsvracer/87110001.jpg

[RobE]

Not my car but a friend of mines Alfa Romeo GTV6.

Make/Model: Alfa Romeo GTV6
Engine/Power/Size: currently NA 2.5 V6 making 125rwkw. Future, 3 litre V6 with GT35/40 turbo.
Weight: Approx 1000kg
Brakes: Landcruiser V8 brakes
Suspension: unknown
Home Track/Best Lap Time: 127.0 Sandown.

Currently setting the car up and honing driving skills before moving to the bigger motor.



i've got a thing for these Alfas.....not sure why though.

[F6Mauz]

i've got a thing for these Alfas.....not sure why though.



Yeah they are great cars. And very good base to make a track car from.

[Budge]

Seriously... is there anything race tape can't do?

:D

[Smitty]

Seriously... is there anything race tape can't do?

:D


rofpml :rofl:

[iamhappy46]

My current track car:
Make/Model: Custom Chro-Moly ICV for a bit of hill climb and track day fun
Engine/Power/Size: SR20VET/450+rwKw@8700rpm pumping 23psi/1998cc
Weight: Around 880Kg with driver
Brakes: Complete stock R34 GTR on front, S15 200SX on rear
Suspension: Tein S15 Coilovers with customised springs
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Raleigh Raceway/Yet to complete one full lap due to teething problems :bawl:

Also heavily involved in these cars with friends

Make/Model: Nissan GTiR for rally/hill climbs/motorkhana
Engine/Power/Size: RNN14 SR20DET/190kw@all 4 wheels/ 1998cc
Weight: 1090Kg with driver
Brakes: Nissan X-Trail twin piston on front, stock on rear
Suspension: Ohlins
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Raleigh Raceway and Nabiac

Make/Model: LJ Torana
Engine/Power/Size: Nissan 350Z V6/180kw@wheels/around 3500cc
Weight: Bugger all, its an LJ with an alloy block
Brakes: Stock
Suspension: Stock
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Being finished over the next few weeks once the blower is fitted, then 360rwHp should make the old banjo diff sing.

[Mungrel]

New progress in Acuzed & My track car thread:

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=87476&page=17

[phunky_monkey]

My current track car:
Make/Model: Custom Chro-Moly ICV for a bit of hill climb and track day fun
Engine/Power/Size: SR20VET/450+rwKw@8700rpm pumping 23psi/1998cc
Weight: Around 880Kg with driver
Brakes: Complete stock R34 GTR on front, S15 200SX on rear
Suspension: Tein S15 Coilovers with customised springs
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Raleigh Raceway/Yet to complete one full lap due to teething problems :bawl:

Also heavily involved in these cars with friends

Make/Model: Nissan GTiR for rally/hill climbs/motorkhana
Engine/Power/Size: RNN14 SR20DET/190kw@all 4 wheels/ 1998cc
Weight: 1090Kg with driver
Brakes: Nissan X-Trail twin piston on front, stock on rear
Suspension: Ohlins
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Raleigh Raceway and Nabiac

Make/Model: LJ Torana
Engine/Power/Size: Nissan 350Z V6/180kw@wheels/around 3500cc
Weight: Bugger all, its an LJ with an alloy block
Brakes: Stock
Suspension: Stock
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Being finished over the next few weeks once the blower is fitted, then 360rwHp should make the old banjo diff sing.

Wow mate! A VET, very jealous. Do you have any pics of this build or anything?

[iamhappy46]

Wow mate! A VET, very jealous. Do you have any pics of this build or anything?

It was a pretty good find, I was looking for a GTiR motor for a customer when an importer I deal with told me he had a late model GTiR motor in stock that had a drive by wire throttle and top feed injectors but no computer and no gearbox... I had a genuine X-Trail GT at the time(personal import) so I got the importer to send me through some pics, sure enough it was the holy grail of SR20 motors. Picked it up for myself for $3500 with the intention of keeping it as a spare :) After a few weeks though, I chose to do something different after seeing the plans for this:
http://www.grabercars.com/gallery2/d/21718-1/GRABER.jpg
http://www.grabercars.com/

Sent the head off to Japan for some custom cams + porting work and the exhaust VVL gear added. Engine was rebuilt with forged internals using relatively high compression(9.7:1 rather than the stock 9.1:1), the SR16VE N1 eight injector manifold was fitted along with a GT42R on a custom manifold then mounted into a rear engine RWD chassis based on the Tommy Kaira ZZ. The gearbox from a FWD P12 Primera was even able to use a twin plate clutch :) Basically, I was aiming for a MR2/Ariel Atom/Tommy Kaira ZZ type of car and it has delivered the goods so far although it has been a bit unreliable, it has been a learning curve though. Sometimes, I wish I stuck with a Lotus 7 type chassis but hearing the turbo spooling just behind my ears is awesome :)

The engine runs on E85 since it was built and the variable valve timing & lift has no problems spooling up a relatively big turbo from low rpm with the custom cams. As soon as the manifold sees more than a certain amount of CFM, the cams switch and boost drops briefly with the wilder cams until it comes on like a banshee.

I stripped a car that had a similiar design and then made a few changes for ease of production, including using an S15 steering rack and 'drift rose jointed' S15/R34 suspension arms for ease of adjustability. After a few teething problems with the chassis cracking on the track + ripping the whole subframe out once on the dyno, the whole car was packed up late last year and sent to Europe where a new chassis has been hand made by people with better welding skills than myself and more accurate computer modelling of chassis design weak points. We had one bare chassis sent back a few months ago, which I have been building with a mate and is possibly even more insane...

Having a professional photoshoot on both kit cars done in 8 weeks.

[LSX-438]

Circuit cars hey, that's something different!

Here is my road/circuit car:

Make/Model: Holden 2004 CV8
Engine/Power/Size: Russo LS7 Stroker (500rwhp)
Weight: 1735kg
Brakes: HSV/AP Racing 350mm/330mm kit DS2500 Ferodo pads
Suspension: DMS Coilovers
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Wakefield Park 1:07.92

BIG thanks to the Russo brothers for their work looking after the setup on this car over the last couple of years, thanks boys.

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/track/wakefield/20080720/images/prev2.jpg

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/track/wakefield/20080720/images/prev1.jpg

[VYSHSV8]

Ok this is for
R DIRTY 3 on these forums

Vehicle is owned by Paul Cornes….however I spend more time racing this car than I do my own car J

1994 Nissan Skyline R33 GTS-t Vspec (RWD)

Engine is 2.5lt 6cyl with all forged internals. Currently runs GT3076R turbo which produces 470 at the wheels on a very conservative tune being controlled by GTR Apexi PowerFC ECU. (previously ran T04Z turbo producing over 600hp)

5 speed OS Gearset. Currently has Triple plate clutch but soon to be OS twin plate.

Diff is R32 GTR reshimmed and using GTR driveshafts. Rear Cradle is locked with aluminum lock rings.

Suspension Mods are Tein MonoFlex with revalved dampers. Whiteline front and rear adjustable swaybars. Adjustable castor rods, all steering links are spherical bearings. Front camber bushes, and full rear adjustable arms.

Wheels are lightweight Enkei RPF1 17x9 all round covering the Brembo Brake Calipers and DBA5000 rotors. Tyres depend on what event we are doing.

Body has been stripped of any unnecessary weight with a half cage installed. Front guards are widebody fiberglass, with Carbon fiber bonnet.



Drag strip = 11.4

Wanneroo short = high 55

Wanneroo Long = low 66 (about to go faster which many changes made)

And here are some pics


http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/VYSHSV8/dutton7.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/VYSHSV8/ClassicRally19.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/VYSHSV8/ClassicRally10.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/VYSHSV8/Dutton9.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/VYSHSV8/dutton5.jpg
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/VYSHSV8/Paul_Cornes_engine.jpg

[R Dirty 3]

Drew, thanks for posting that up for me :)

[VYSHSV8]

Drew, thanks for posting that up for me :)
Not a prob Brad:):) just give me a call if ya need a hand with anything mate..

[BLQWN]

My Brocky is nearly ready to hit the track, it was built and owned by Ray and was and will be run in the HSVOCCWA meetings, I was partners in it with a mate, but he blew the motor after 2.5 laps, so I bought him out.
The donk was a BRE Perth engine and was about an hour old, would have lasted if someone had tightened the rod bolts up properly...so new block, 4 bolt, etc

Make/Model: VK SS (genuine) Grp 3 kit, silver.
Engine/Power/Size: Holden 355, -9s, roller cam etc - about 500hp, T10 x-ratio 4 spd, 3.5 spooled 9"
Weight: close to std, minus back seat with full steel cage, 2 cobra race seats.
Brakes: F-Harrop disc and calipers R- VK disc Porsche calipers, Harrop mstr cyls, Tilton bias valve
Suspension: mostly modified and adjustable
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Barbagallo -yet to get there, but I'm workin on it!
It runs 17's with R-specs, Harrop struts, redrilled lower front arms, YT light flywheel, paddle clutch, and heaps of other gear I've forgotten.
Should be out there next month..
cheers Chris

[Mungrel]

Looks good Brad,
colourful engine bay :D hehe

[R Dirty 3]

Looks good Brad,
colourful engine bay :D hehe

Thats the key to making it go so fast mate.....you V8 boys havent worked that out yet but when you guys do, 1000+hp daily driving commodores everywhere! :D

[Luke_]

Make sure the high-mount doesn't damage that paint on the rocker cover :lol:

Very nice looking engine bay Brad

[NZDRIFT]

Circuit cars hey, that's something different!

Here is my road/circuit car:

Make/Model: Holden 2004 CV8
Engine/Power/Size: Russo LS7 Stroker (500rwhp)
Weight: 1735kg
Brakes: HSV/AP Racing 350mm/330mm kit DS2500 Ferodo pads
Suspension: DMS Coilovers
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Wakefield Park 1:07.92

BIG thanks to the Russo brothers for their work looking after the setup on this car over the last couple of years, thanks boys.

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/track/wakefield/20080720/images/prev2.jpg

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/track/wakefield/20080720/images/prev1.jpg

What wheels are you running?

[2 cylinders shy]

They are oz racing rims, chrono lemans i think they are called.
They were fitted to the stillborn HRT427 and then offer as part of dts option on clubbies

[iloveholden]

My Brocky is nearly ready to hit the track, it was built and owned by Ray and was and will be run in the HSVOCCWA meetings, I was partners in it with a mate, but he blew the motor after 2.5 laps, so I bought him out.
The donk was a BRE Perth engine and was about an hour old, would have lasted if someone had tightened the rod bolts up properly...so new block, 4 bolt, etc

Make/Model: VK SS (genuine) Grp 3 kit, silver.
Engine/Power/Size: Holden 355, -9s, roller cam etc - about 500hp, T10 x-ratio 4 spd, 3.5 spooled 9"
Weight: close to std, minus back seat with full steel cage, 2 cobra race seats.
Brakes: F-Harrop disc and calipers R- VK disc Porsche calipers, Harrop mstr cyls, Tilton bias valve
Suspension: mostly modified and adjustable
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Barbagallo -yet to get there, but I'm workin on it!
It runs 17's with R-specs, Harrop struts, redrilled lower front arms, YT light flywheel, paddle clutch, and heaps of other gear I've forgotten.
Should be out there next month..
cheers Chris

This sounds like the shit!

Good luck with it mate, you have very good tastes. :goodjob:

[MANHYPERSS]

"BLQWN"
sounds sweet, i have got a sweet spot for VKs, hope to get one again one day and do it up, but not affordable at the moment.
Got any pictures of it??

[toyocharged]

Our 4 corollas are featured in this months ZOOM magazine , its a 8 page spread on the build, performance of the 4 cars.:smilesandbanana:

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/cover.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/pg4.jpg

http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l269/toyocharged/pg10.jpg

[iloveholden]

O.K guys this is for BLQWN, his VK SS,

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc85/ilovehsv/ray_vk.jpg

Very nice Chris mate, keep it up :goodjob:

[BLQWN]

Thanks iloveholden for putting that up , by the way that is the old owner in it.
I've only done about 5 kms in it!

[iloveholden]

Thanks iloveholden for putting that up , by the way that is the old owner in it.
I've only done about 5 kms in it!

No worries mate, haha ok.

[NZDRIFT]

They are oz racing rims, chrono lemans i think they are called.
They were fitted to the stillborn HRT427 and then offer as part of dts option on clubbies

Thanks, I thought they looked a little wide for the road car OZ wheels that were floating around.
I am looking for a set to replace my fronts as they are a pair of old 5 stud 17 x 11 Supercar wheels that have been narrowed to 17 x 9. They are magnesium and are leaking badly. If anyone knows of anything around please let me know. Thanks :)

[MANHYPERSS]

Very nice VK BLQWN, love it, thanks for pic

[Mungrel]

Thats one of the neatest VK's i've seen mate.

Very nice!

[toyocharged]

A little vid of my bus.... be kind it only has 1600cc with 155 rwhp , ,

it will either be getting a built 2 litre 280hp or a FI version of the engine in it 320-340hp :bow:, as you will see myself and the nephew in the blue car were the only u1600cc cars racing that weekend.

YouTube - KE25 @ Mallala (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYS5RubJJkY)

[XR8Chic]

I know how much you guys love Fords.... so here is my race car

Make/Model: Ford EA Falcon Saloon car
Engine/Power/Size: Straight 6, 156rwkw, 3.9L
Weight: 1350kg (with driver)
Brakes: As per Saloon car regs
Suspension: As per Saloon car regs
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Sandown 1:36.7

http://www.obsession-design.com/images/racey/me.jpg

http://www.obsession-design.com/images/racey/me_1.JPG

[Budge]

Great thread guys (and girls!), please keep posting up your cars if you haven't already..

:goodjob:

Love the silver VK, needs black rims IMO :nyuk:

[Souljah]

Budge,
For the type of racing you do, do you need a roll cage?

[phunky_monkey]

No, only if you run on full slicks as far as I'm aware.

[Budge]

^^^ yep.

For most club level sprints you don't need a cage, unless your running slicks.

Although I am planning to get one soon..

[toyocharged]

Have a new PB of a 1.24.5 2 secs quicker, nephew drove the car in race 1 to a 1.23.2 2 secs under the EMu1600 lap record of 1.25.1, new tyres should see a 1.22 and ratio box probably 2 secs lower again for a high 1.20....... Then we get serious and build the engine for turbo power and a 1.18

Few videos of the state round.

Video of the start
YouTube - Mallala Improved Production, 2008 State Titles
YouTube - Mallala Improved Production, 2008 State Titles (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=WuKzFK2FzZE)

The fast guys blowing my doors off down the back straight... I buttoned off so they didnt have to pass me at the kink. Those Class D cars fly
YouTube - Mallala Improved Production, 2008 State Titles
YouTube - Mallala Improved Production, 2008 State Titles (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=RjC7w8dapdU)

Clint driving my car in Race 1
YouTube - Mallala 3rd state round, Clint driving
YouTube - Mallala 3rd state round, Clint driving (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=SojJC_nFdgs)

Me driving in race 3, watch for me nearly hitting a RX7 on the start and a Magna on the first lap have a little moment 5 or 6 360s at the kink
YouTube - SA State Championship Race 3 ...me driving
YouTube - SA State Championship Race 3 ...me driving (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=I-gEfXbZGHg)





Couple more vids Race 4 prt1,2, I have a spin in the last race but after that strung a few good 1.25 laps together. I thought I was going quicker but times were slower. A mate who races out ther told me all the Sunday times in the afternoon will be slower because they has Supercarts racing= chain lube/2stroke oil =greasy slow track

Race 4 part 1 with extra big skid through 1st and 2nd for my little 1600cc motor on the warm up lap and extra value spin into the Southern
YouTube - 2008 State Championship Rd3 Race 4 Prt 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF9qcIfZFeQ)


race 4 prt 2 bit boring but a few fast guys blow my doors off again, some nice little hangs out the Northern hairpin though
YouTube - 2008 State Championship Rd3 Race 4 Prt 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfChzoUwV4k)





Also went to U-PULLIT RACING and scored some brake calipers for the rear, single piston series 2 RX7 a bit nicer than the old heavy and sticky VN Commode caliper..... $44 for both calipers FTW, new seals next week and they will be good to go Couldnt find any close ratio gearboxes though

[Budge]

Keeping the thread alive :)

Went back to Winton last w/e for a HSCCV vs FFCC sprint meet and lowered my PB from 1:39.7 to 1:38.75 :dancenana:

In-car vid (first 2 laps are 39's and the last one a 38)

YouTube - Winton Final Session (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rfeXzKr9og)


NO PRESSURE .. HE HE
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/Budges08/DSC_0304crop.jpg

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg157/Budges08/DSC_0305Copy.jpg

[Kingers]

http://www.actionmotorsport.com.au/index.php?process=actions%2FgalleryView.php&categoryId=2221&start=18

I'm not too sure if that picture will turn out.. but its a picture of my old girl, VU converted to VZ V8ute. Unfortunatly it is no longer with us after my smash at Clipsal in Feb this year. If that picture works I'll post a pic of the VE that we finished building to replace it with.

Cheers

Matt Kingsley

www.actionmotorsport.com.au

http://www.actionmotorsport.com.au/images/_JS86563.jpg

Ok that didnt work but this should.

http://www.actionmotorsport.com.au/images/clipsal_2.jpg


Ok there is a pic of the old Grirl in full flight!

[VEGas]

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a73/fastlx/sw2ElgeeA2446.jpg

Make/Model: Commodore VC ex Comm Cup shell
Engine/Power/Size: 308
Weight: ???
Brakes: CC front 330mm rotors twin piston calipers / Rear standard discs
Suspension: Bits and pieces
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Phillip Island 1.56

I am thinking of an LS1/L98/LS2 conversion and would like to hear from people who have used these engines on the track. With a decent sump and some good valve springs will it be reliable or will it need a lot more work to make it reliable?
I'm not chasing huge power, just more reliability.

[phunky_monkey]

^^^ Driven the new Haunted HIlls yet mate? Great track!

Took the Clubbie there two weeks ago, can't wait to get the 180 out there though.

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v356/94/11/509047467/n509047467_1502769_1168.jpg

[2 cylinders shy]

^^^ Driven the new Haunted HIlls yet mate? Great track!

Took the Clubbie there two weeks ago, can't wait to get the 180 out there though.

http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v356/94/11/509047467/n509047467_1502769_1168.jpg

How was it? Who hosted the day? Is it a ASAA track?
How fast is the track given the run off?

Every trackday, something comes up i never get out there :flipoff:

[FURBY]

My 180 circuit car
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/Skidkid1/P1020487.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/Skidkid1/P1020633.jpg

One of two R32 GTR Drift cars i built and drive.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y18/Skidkid1/2008_da_r5_NJW_2024.jpg

[Smitty]

How was it? Who hosted the day? Is it a ASAA track?
How fast is the track given the run off?

Every trackday, something comes up i never get out there :flipoff:

HH is a Gippsland CC track
its awesome
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/DSC00782.jpg

and hard work
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/HSCCBPHH051008_Elgee_2223.jpg

YouTube in car footage - of one of my runs there 2 weeks ago
YouTube - Haunted Hills Circuit Oct08 (http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=FvqGvRiRAjo)


the track is FAST..and TOTALLY unforgiving!!
and what happens if you get it wrong ..at the bit of track known as ....OH SHIT :1peek:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/DSC00805.jpg

cheers

Smitty

[HSV Listy]

That is a great looking track. Looks like a ball to drive around

That 180 is pretty serious looking. THe GTR I have seen on TV a few times. I like watching drifting. One day when I have a chance I will give it a go.

[LSavvy]

Smitty, that boot lid looks perfect.

[Smitty]

Smitty, that boot lid looks perfect.

sure is...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/Dsc00806.jpg


rest of the car is rooted (as in bent)

[Mungrel]

http://www.actionmotorsport.com.au/index.php?process=actions%2FgalleryView.php&categoryId=2221&start=18

I'm not too sure if that picture will turn out.. but its a picture of my old girl, VU converted to VZ V8ute. Unfortunatly it is no longer with us after my smash at Clipsal in Feb this year. If that picture works I'll post a pic of the VE that we finished building to replace it with.

Cheers

Matt Kingsley

www.actionmotorsport.com.au

http://www.actionmotorsport.com.au/images/_JS86563.jpg

Ok that didnt work but this should.

http://www.actionmotorsport.com.au/images/clipsal_2.jpg


Ok there is a pic of the old Grirl in full flight!



You're a farking champ!!!

That was a mad crash at Clipsal, i've still got it stored on my dvd player!

I'm jealous as, i'd love to be out there!!!
Hell i'd kill to be pit crew hahaha

[2 cylinders shy]

HH is a Gippsland CC track
its awesome

and hard work

the track is FAST..and TOTALLY unforgiving!!
and what happens if you get it wrong ..at the bit of track known as ....OH SHIT :1peek:

cheers

Smitty

Thanks for that, i new it replaced the old hilclimb and had seen some incar footage i just couldnt tell what speeds they were going.

Seems like a 8/10ths track for me :(

[chris]

O.K guys this is for BLQWN, his VK SS,

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc85/ilovehsv/ray_vk.jpg

Very nice Chris mate, keep it up :goodjob:

My favourite car asteroid silver vk ss,llike the wheels to well done.

[phunky_monkey]

How was it? Who hosted the day? Is it a ASAA track?
How fast is the track given the run off?

Every trackday, something comes up i never get out there :flipoff:

It's an awesome little track, can't wait to drive it in something lighter. It is an AASA track, and the day was a WRX/SAU day. Really well organised, and not one incident.

The track is quite quic in the first half, and zero run off so it's pretty hairy, but the second half is pretty safe.

[FURBY]

Weekend just gone i posted a 1.18.30 around mallala in my yellow 180 track car above.

[Aeron]

Make: Holden
Model: VX SS Commodore
Engine: LS1
Power: 235RwKw (Tuned by Castle Hill Exhausts)
Size: 5700cc
Weight: N/A
Brakes: APRacing 4 piston callipers front and rear. DBA 5000 series rotors on the front with DBA 4000 series on the back. Braded lines. Ferodo DS 3000 pads on the front with DS 2500 on the rear
Suspension: Re-valved Bilstein shocks front and rear. Eibach front springs with King Spring on the rear. Whiteline adjustable sway bars front and rear. Whiteline front strut brace with custom made (by me) rear strut brace.
Other mods: Roll cage, racing seat + racing harness, RE55 Semi-slicks, Truetrac LSD with 3.91:1 diff ratio, Textralia Z-Grip Clutch, Pacemaker headers, hi-flow cats, 2.5" XForce exhaust.
Home Track / Best Lap Time: I should hit Eastern Creek on Friday 21/11/08

When I got the car...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/photosbyaeron/VX%20SS%20Commodore/Quick_Silver_5.jpg

... and now...

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/photosbyaeron/VX%20SS%20Commodore/1VXShoot3.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/photosbyaeron/VX%20SS%20Commodore/1VXShoot4.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/photosbyaeron/VX%20SS%20Commodore/OTR1.jpg

Here is a video of a bit of sideways action at Oran Park when it just had an exhaust...

YouTube - A Bit Of Action From Oran Park In The Wet (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-5Jseoistg)

And from the skid pan a few weeks ago.

Part 1
YouTube - Ian Luff Motivation Stage 2 Advanced Car Control Part 1 of 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96yyy4w99q0)

Part 2 with a bit of drift action on the big circle.
YouTube - Ian Luff Motivation Stage 2 Advanced Car Control Part 2 of 2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6EdMs-WLcI)

[132OFT]

Make/Model: VX SS

Engine/Power/Size: Cammed LS1/350hp at rears (Now cammed L98, almost done!)

Weight: Full weight w/interior and Alpine AV system

Brakes: Harrop Premium 343mm rotors F&R and 4 piston calipers F&R, pads as supplied with the brake package. Braided lines, Castrol SRF fluid.

Suspension: Tein coilovers, whiteline strut brace.

And: Ripshift, Tex clutch, BMR one piece tailshaft. Toyo R888s on VX SS 17" wheels.

Home Track/Best Lap Time:

Lakeside Raceway - 1:02.59
Queensland Raceway Sprint - 1:02.6
Queensland Raceway Clubman - 1:05.2
Queensland Raceway National - 1:26.9

Some skidpan and trackday footage at http://youtube.com/132oft

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/towie247/Track%20Days/14062008429.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/towie247/Track%20Days/IMG_3207.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/towie247/Track%20Days/IMG_3218.jpg

http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg181/towie247/Track%20Days/Lakeside6259.jpg

[ova400]

Well I think I have figured out how to put pics up so I'll give it a go.

Its not really a circuit car, I just use it as one and so far haven't broken to much stuff, touch wood.

VY SS

Engine - Standard at the moment, so to have Dart 225 Heads plus 242 250 Cam (not the most circuit friendly cam - but I'm sure it will be fun :burnout:

Gearbox - Standard

Clutch - A slowly dying standard clutch, soon to be NPC Custom item

Diff - Had 4.11s now back to standard 3.46 awaiting 4.11s or 3.9s with mini spool

Brakes - Slotted Rotors front and Rear with EBC Red Stuff on the front and Bendix Ultimate on the rear, may get a set of the Harrop 343 kit

Suspension - Kings Springs :shock: I have whiteline swaybars sitting here just waiting to go on, but am still undecided on what to do about the rest

Interior - Standard - looking into a harness and cage soon

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/ova400/david.jpg

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/ova400/stufffromvideocam161.jpg

[TH0R]

woah check out the bodyroll on that big momma!

sounds like some promising progress tho... good luck with it. :goodjob:

[nqcv8]

Well I think I have figured out how to put pics up so I'll give it a go.

Its not really a circuit car, I just use it as one and so far haven't broken to much stuff, touch wood.

VY SS

Engine - Standard at the moment, so to have Dart 225 Heads plus 242 250 Cam (not the most circuit friendly cam - but I'm sure it will be fun :burnout:

Gearbox - Standard

Clutch - A slowly dying standard clutch, soon to be NPC Custom item

Diff - Had 4.11s now back to standard 3.46 awaiting 4.11s or 3.9s with mini spool

Brakes - Slotted Rotors front and Rear with EBC Red Stuff on the front and Bendix Ultimate on the rear, may get a set of the Harrop 343 kit

Suspension - Kings Springs :shock: I have whiteline swaybars sitting here just waiting to go on, but am still undecided on what to do about the rest

Interior - Standard - looking into a harness and cage soon


You should come out to the next time attack day on the 4th of december.. I am sure GHZ28 will be there as will I.

Cheers

Sean

[ova400]

You should come out to the next time attack day on the 4th of december.. I am sure GHZ28 will be there as will I.

Cheers

Sean

I'll see how the money is going, I may just come out and say hi otherwise.

By the way, saw your car a BEST a while back and geesh, very nice :bow:

Dave

[phunky_monkey]

Fair difference there Aeron! I think aesthetically it needs a new rear wing to set it off, but that's just my opinion.

[Aeron]

Fair difference there Aeron! I think aesthetically it needs a new rear wing to set it off, but that's just my opinion.


You are dead right mate. But the old bank account has had a flogging lately. I’ll get one eventually.

[Secoh]

G'day all.
Thought I'd start contributing considering I'll shortly be asking a lot of dumb LS1 questions lol Also in the vain hope that the wankers I know on here (lookin' at you Fatboy and 10secrx7! :p ) will validate me haha

My car is a budget circuit pig which up until this weekend was a totally stock V6 and auto powered VN, except for bilstien suspension all round, coil overs and bigger slotted front rotors with skyline calipers. It's running EBC reds in the front and greens in the back. Back brakes are totally stock othert than pads. I really haven't paid any attention to visuals or asthetics (because I don't care - I just want to get out and drive it).

It managed a 1.28 at Oran Park GP and a 2.05 Eastern creek lap time on the stock motor and auto. Tyres are commodore cup control tyre Dunlop D01J 16in.

I'm about to fit up a stock LS1 and 5sp manual.

I recognise a number of cars here that have been at the same events which is cool! I got to do the Bathurst hillclimb the other weekend which was fun but the deciding factor that it was time for the V6 to go.

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x289/SpamDragon/0bba_3.jpg

how it looked as a ebay P plater bunky

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x289/SpamDragon/frontbrakes1.jpg

Brakes (yeah I know they are ugly but I don't care)

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x289/SpamDragon/IMG_4071.jpg

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x289/SpamDragon/IMG_4079.jpg

Oran Park

http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x289/SpamDragon/Commodore/Commodore-17.jpg
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x289/SpamDragon/Commodore/20081005-_U9T0820.jpg

King Edward Park hillclimb Matarra Festival

[god084]

Its not really a circuit car but its what i use.

YY SS ute, Eibach springs, DBA 4000 slotted rotors front, 5.1 fluid, Dus Speed OTRCAI, Oztrack mafless tune. Can't upload pics yet but will once i can

[evil_weevil]

My fun nugget track car!

http://www.blcc.com.au/gallery/SSprint061208/images/_C067372.jpg

Its a 1993 r33 gtst

motor - stock rb25
gtrs turbo
usual bolt on mods like fmic, exhaust, hi-flow cat, powerFc, greddy boost controller, oil cooler, catch can

suspension - bilstien shocks, whiteline springs, whiteline sway bars, caster and camber bushes. runs -4 camber up front, looks great guns haha
hicas lock bar, nismo locked diff (1 way)
exedy clutch

other stuff - bucket seat and harness, drift button, r32 gtr rims
dba slotted brakes with braided lines with qfm pads and on r888 semis

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/Xmetal/Wakefield%20Park/IMG_3904.jpg

Best times so far...pretty poor!
1.13 wakie
1.28 OP GP
ec - havent done

makes 255rwkw on high boost but I use low boost at about 230rwkw

only managed a 13.5 @ 108 at drags....but this car loves corners, even if I cant steer around them too well!!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v282/Xmetal/Wakefield%20Park/IMG_3727.jpg

[ExAreSix]

'My' tracker.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/exaresix/2923024651_3d6f3cb59d.jpg

MY99 CS3 WRX

Running a VF28 STI turbo, Process West TMIC, Silicon Intake, 3" Pod, 3" TBE, GFB MBC, 500hp Walbro, Haltech Interceptor. Tuned to 187awkw.
I've gone for response rather than top end with these bolt ons.

Sits on 17s with very ordinary chinese Blue Streak tyres. Looking at getting a set of slicks soon.
Wheels are suspended by HKS Hiper-D coilovers. Adjustable height, damping, and front camber. Rear camber is not adjustable, but pretty aggressive. Hasn't had an alignment as yet, so not sure on camber specs.
Also sports a genuine Carbon STI strut brace on the front. Rear remains unbraced.

Standard calipers and discs, front and rear. Running Bendix ultimates in the front. Not sure of the pads in the rear.

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/exaresix/2923867900_e80673a330.jpg

Best time so far...
1.11.593 DRY
1.15.xxx WET at Wakefield

Currently the quickest Non-STI rex on street tyres, on the lap time registry.
I would like to take the outright quickest on street tyres before I try some slicks. This means knocking a little over 2secs off this time.

This time was run before I installed the coilovers. Had king springs on standard struts, shagged front brake pads, no strut brace.
Pretty keen to get back and see what improvements the suspension mods have made. Hopefully a little over 2 secs a lap improvement. :nyuk:

http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc203/exaresix/IMG_2154.jpg

YouTube - Rex around Wakefield (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6l9XGJ8Oak&feature=channel_page)

This car is my wife's daily driver, so I can't go much further with it. (I already have to take the HKS struts and Strut brace out when not racing because they are too stiff for her comfort.)
I plan on getting another 99/00 rex, and transferring all the mods over to it. Then I'll be able to take it that little bit further.

[god084]

Just wondering does anyone here run EBC Yellowstuffs on the track? Was looking at getting them for track days but wasn't sure if they are sutiable for street aswell and would require change over on the day. Oh also found Toyo 888's for 1300 for 235/45/17. Does anyone know where to get them any cheaper or is that quite a good price?

[Secoh]

I run redstuff in the front of the VN and greens in the rear. I previously used greens on a road/track car.

The reds are a cow to stop the car when cold and it takes a while to warm them up. I would not use reds on the road. Greens were good, but cover everything in dust in no time.

In fact for supersprints even the reds take too long to properly warm up.

to be honest there is better stuff out there for the same money than EBC. I'll be trying some different brands soon.

[Smitty]

I run redstuff in the front of the VN and greens in the rear. I previously used greens on a road/track car.

The reds are a cow to stop the car when cold and it takes a while to warm them up. I would not use reds on the road. Greens were good, but cover everything in dust in no time.

In fact for supersprints even the reds take too long to properly warm up.

to be honest there is better stuff out there for the same money than EBC. I'll be trying some different brands soon.

I originally ran EBC Green in the front of the VK (black as)
and then was tempted to try the reds (mates reco)
but many in the club said too hard ...so I finally went to Ferodo Motorsport 2500s

[Smitty]

just to report an update
have gone to 16's with Dunlop Formula R tyres

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/bDSC00715.jpg


cheers

[OUTAtheBloo]

Fantastic thread guys, great to see :thumbsup:

Dan

[beohbe]

Ran this "family wagon" in the same class as Listy up at Hidden Valley for a few rounds this year.......have put it into retirement though and am looking for a dedicated track car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/beohbe/Hidden%20Valley/hv10883.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/beohbe/Hidden%20Valley/augtrack1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/beohbe/Hidden%20Valley/track5.jpg

[beohbe]

The Foz will be replaced by this HDT replica

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/beohbe/vl.jpg

once there is a road between the NT and QLD and I will go and get it.

[Smitty]

The Foz will be replaced by this HDT replica

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v354/beohbe/vl.jpg

once there is a road between the NT and QLD and I will go and get it.


nice copy of my mates.... :bow:
http://www.holdenclub.com/2008/fvhr5/p1/images/Large/12.jpg

and yeah..I know its not right :rofl:

[beohbe]

still a nice looking car though.......

[iloveholden]

nice copy of my mates.... :bow:
http://www.holdenclub.com/2008/fvhr5/p1/images/Large/12.jpg

and yeah..I know its not right :rofl:

:drool: It was born to race that car hehe

[GTS LSA]

I nearly bought that VL :):):):)



I got this recently...no track times or things to skite about yet

great fun to drive & still have the GTO for cruising:eyes::eyes:



http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/HRTGTO/PicturesasatJan09336.jpg

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/HRTGTO/PicturesasatJan09337.jpg




and the young blokes "track car"

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m216/HRTGTO/PicturesasatJan09044.jpg

[huntersv]

Hi ALL here is my IMPROVED PROD car ,havent ran for a while need time and dollars , both at same time preferably :rofl: http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii385/huntersv/DSC00988.jpg http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii385/huntersv/DSC00992.jpg http://i549.photobucket.com/albums/ii385/huntersv/DSC02080.jpg 355 harrop stroker-aries pistons-9 bennett heads -copper gaskets,bilstien/eibach suspension -AP 6 pistons/willwood bias.3.9/3.7/3.43 ratios. Hope you like.

[Budge]

Hope you like.

I have some like :yup:

[GTS LSA]

Hope you like.


very much like :1peek::1peek:

[LSX-438]

Well my 438ci Munro is gone (sold) and replaced with....

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/Delivery/P1010033.jpg

Just picked it up yesterday.

So off the Oran Park next week to see what this thing can do!

http://www.forrestfamily.com.au/duncan/GTR/Delivery/P1010048.jpg

... PS. I still have an L98 in the garage, so i havent gone totally ricie.

[Stelth]

That looks unreal Duncan,

Well done mate, awesome car !

[SSV475]

Hey all

Thought i'd post up my circut/club car, better give a quick intro first. Name = Medwin, Age = 20yrs, Occupation = Designer (Underground Mining Equipment), Daily = SSV Ute KPM Enhanced.... Anyway, the money pit....2.5 years in the build and still going, will it ever stop?! (Sorry to hijack the thread, its a copy paste jobbie and im lazy at the moment and cant be bothered editing it! lol)

*Body*
- 1983 Aus Delivered Toyota Sprinter AE86
- Stripped back to bare metal, only minor rust found and cut out, repaired by bodyworks properly
- Full CAMS approved 6 Point welded in roll cage (approved by DIER for road registration!)
- Sound Deadening removed, spare wheel hole removed, additional bracing welded in.
- Full under pan stripped and resprayed, along with interior, engine bay and exterior all in 2K metallic, a modified variant of Ford Blueprint
- Brand new windscreen and all windows tinted in 25%, new surrounding trims and rubbers reconditioned
- Original AE86 bumpers modified and resprayed black to maintain the original look.
- Brand new JDM Redline Tail Lights
- Brand new ADM Parker/Turn lights & Headlights

*Weight*
920kg Wet (60L Fuel)

*Powerplant*
- 1994 GT4 Celica 3sgte Bare Motor
- Brand New Garrett GT3076R Turbo
- Turbosmart Ultra-Gate 38mm External Wastegate
- Hand made TIG Welded Steampipe manifold HPC coated silver
- 3” 304 Stainless Lobster-Back Dump Pipe (Heat wrapped) and complete exhaust system, single 3” Lukey Stainless muffler
- Hand made flow bench tested 6061 Grade Aluminium intake plenum, volume calculated (4 litres)
- Gen3 V8 78mm throttle body
- 600x300x76mm Front Mount Intercooler (2.5” Piping from turbo to cooler, 3” from cooler to throttle body)
- 52mm PWR Radiator (custom stainless water piping from rear of engine)
- Accusump Eliminates Possibility of Oil Surge/Starvation, Equivilant to Dry Sump Setup
- Microtech LT10s ECU with X4 Ignitor Module, 4x Bosch Coils
- Turbosmart eBoost 2 Electronic Boost controller
- Turbosmart Supersonic Blowoff Valve

*Fuel System*
- Bosch 044 Pump
- 2 Litre Surge Tank
- Lift Pump
- Hand made 60 Litre baffled polished alloy drop tank centrally located on hand made rear subframe
- Turbosmart T-Reg Pro Fuel Pressure Regulator
- 800cc Bosch Injectors
- Billet Aluminium Hand made high volume fuel rail
- Complete (Everything!!!) SpeedFlow Braided Lines and Anodised Fittings

*Drivetrain*
- W58 Supra (Steel Plate) Gearbox
- Extreme Heavy Duty Clutch (rated to 500HP)
- Custom single piece balanced tail shaft
- Hilux Diff Fully Rebuilt Inc. New Bearings, Seals, Sandblasting and 2-Pack Painting, Fully Balanced Axles
- Brand New Genuine Detroit Locker Centre

*Stoppers*
- AP Racing 4 Piston calipers (Front)
- Falcon BA 298mm DBA Series 4000 Slotted rotors (Front)
- RX7 Series 6 calipers (Rear)
- RX7 Series 6 rotors (Rear)
- R33 GTR Master Cylinder
- S13 Booster Cylinder
- ADR Approved Braided lines and Fittings
- EBC Pink Stuff Rear Pads
- Ferodo Front Pads

*Suspension*
(Front)
- Custom Coilovers
- SW20 KYB AGX Shocks
- 40mm Shortened Struts
- 7kg/mm Springs
- Billet Aluminium (Handmade) Perches and Top hats
- T3 Camber Plates
- T3 Strut Brace & Tri-Bar
- New Steering Ball Joints
- Front Axle Stiffeners/Sleeves Enabling Falcon Hubs to be fitted up front (5x114.3 conversion all round)
(Rear)
- Custom Equal Length 4-Link Setup
- Koni Yellow Adjustable Shocks
- Standard AE86 Rear Springs, Cut to height
- Whiteline Adjustable Panhard Rod
- Nolathane Bushes all Round

*Rolling Stock*
- Genuine Sparco Lightweight 16x8 Wheels (Rare)
- Toyo R888 225/45R16

*Interior*
- Colour Matched interior respray, including roll cage, roof, smoothed floor etc.
- Alloy checker plate trimmed panels from B pillars back, with rubber beaded edges
- Alloy checker plate floor in boot
- Alloy Fuel System Box with Clear Perspex Lid
- Sparco Sprint Seats (New Style)
- Sparco Suede Steering Wheel
- Sparco 2” Harnesses (2x)
- Billet Aluminium (Handmade) 90mm Steering Wheel Spacer
- Billet Aluminium (Handmade) Gear Shifter Knob
- Hand made fiberglass dash utilizing original cluster, houses Microtech ECU and Igniter Module, covered in black Suede
- Handmade centre console housing Kenwood MP3 CD Player, Kicker 6x9 Speakers, Auto meter Oil Pressure Gauge, Turbosmart eBoost2, also covered in Suede
- Retrimmed Door linings in Black Suede and Charcoal fabric, repainted black window winders etc.
- Fitted Battery box, 18mm wiring to starter and earth wire return from block
- Accusump fitted between seats, braided line running down tunnel through firewall.

*Hand Made Components*
- Turbo Manifold
- Exhaust System Incl. Lobster-Back Dump Pipe
- Inlet Plenum
- Intercooler Piping
- Engine Cross Member Mods to Suit 3sgte
- Engine mounts
- IC Mounts
- Radiator Mounts
- Engine/Bellhousing Plate, Starter Spacer/Locator
- Water Piping (back of motor to front)
- Front Caliper adapter plates
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel System Box
- Rear Caliper Mounts
- Hilux Diff to 4-Link Mounts
- Gearbox Mount
- Seat Rails
- 4 Link Equal Length Rear End
- All Coilover components, threaded sleeves, perches, hats.
- Billet Aluminium steering wheel spacer, gear shifter knob
+ More!

*Special Thanks To:*
This project would never have taken off, let alone be completed to the extent that it has without the support, assistance and guidance from the following people:
Mum & Dad, The Steel Works (Dean Medwin), Pirtek Burnie (Stuart Graham), Nigel Munday Fuel Injection (Mitchell & Nigel Munday), Kyouteki (Justin Midson), Leigh Forest, Southside Performance & Dynos (Darren Anderson)

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http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/Sprinter/22022008134.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/Sprinter/22022008131.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/Sprinter/21022008128.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/Sprinter/20022008114.jpg

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa148/medwin46/Sprinter/20022008112.jpg

[VUSS346]

Here's some in-car youtube vids if you're interested..

VB v's VL Sandown (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gfPIfDLru4) <--- this one is really fun

My youtube page (http://www.youtube.com/user/Budges08) :burnout:

Nice brings back memories of the VK calais i had mates VB SLE, VHs, VCs bunch of us had used race them in a big group
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

top stuff

[LSX-438]

Here's a little vid of my '35 around Wakefield Park

1:05.3's - should be good for a 1:04 when i get the balls to drive it flat through the kink. Thinking about going into CAMS 4D next year (slicks) so maybe we'll see a second or two better again..

YouTube - Wakefeld Park Supersprint 3-May-2009 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvHcehlmU8Q)

Car is bog standard, except for a set of RE55's and a harness.

Martins tranny fluid and mid pipe going in soon.

[Martin_D]

Get a nudge bar for the hairdresser in front of you too :)

[hardaz]

like the sprinter. theres something about them i just like

[ATTNSEEKR]

SSV457, thats a awesome build your doing there. lots of effort has gone into it, wicked detail too. :thumbsup:

[Pedders Bendigo]

YouTube - Rnd 2 Sprints (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0wpr45IVUs) Some footage of our race car @ Winton last Sunday @ the BP/Pedders No Bull Sprint Series. Worht coming to if you live in Vic & like to do some Racing @ club level for not a lot of cost.

[richiev8]

Make/Model: 1970 Camaro
Engine/Power/Size:350cu, SBC, 550-600hp, Jerrico 4 speed trans
Weight:1450kg
Brakes:Wilwood billet GT6000, 13 inch rotors, pedal box
Suspension:Facory and fabricated
Home Track/Best Lap Time N/A

don't know how to load photo's heres a link


http://www.my105.com/71007

[FAVSSS]

Hsvgts196 Love The Photo Of You Sideways At Oran Park.what A Shame This Stupid State Govt Has Sold This Icon Off To Collect More Taxes By Making It Into A Housing Estate

Nice vx Aeron.Love the front spoiler

[Aeron]

A few months ago at Oran Park I managed to have a spin sideways into a curb. It was such a hard hit that I've bent EVERYTHING in the front left. I should get the car back this week. :(

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/AeronMotorsport/Oran%20Park%20April%2009/AprilFool2.jpg

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/AeronMotorsport/Oran%20Park%20April%2009/AprilFool1.jpg

http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww79/AeronMotorsport/Oran%20Park%20April%2009/AprilFool4.jpg

Very costly!

[Budge]

Ouch, that sux.

But apart from the front left your car looks great!

[Brass Munky]

Hey all

Thought i'd post up my circut/club car, better give a quick intro first. Name = Medwin, Age = 20yrs, Occupation = Designer (Underground Mining Equipment), Daily = SSV Ute KPM Enhanced.... Anyway, the money pit....2.5 years in the build and still going, will it ever stop?! (Sorry to hijack the thread, its a copy paste jobbie and im lazy at the moment and cant be bothered editing it! lol)





Saw this is up for sale, good luck man, a weapon of a track car, wish i had the spare coin!

[SprJenkins]

Wow that's a massive hit, how much damage all up?

I love the front spoiler in the second pic. What lap times where you doing?

[hsvgts196]

Here's a little vid of my '35 around Wakefield Park

1:05.3's - should be good for a 1:04 when i get the balls to drive it flat through the kink. Thinking about going into CAMS 4D next year (slicks) so maybe we'll see a second or two better again..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvHcehlmU8Q

Car is bog standard, except for a set of RE55's and a harness.

Martins tranny fluid and mid pipe going in soon.

The stability of this thing through the fish-hook is mental !!! They are an engineering masterpiece.

[indecisive]

Here is the current toy for some track work....

Make/Model: Nissan Silvia S13

Engine/Power/Size: SR20DET 2000cc turbocharged DOHC
Fully built, HKS Step II cams, Apexi RX6 Full Turbine system, 48mm external gate
Has run 320rwkw @ 25psi boost, currently runs 280rwkw on our Mainline at 18psi

Weight: 1020kg + driver

Brakes: R33 GTS-t, but changing to Carbon/Carbon currently

Suspension: Racing Logic coil overs, gusseted K Frame, Camber adjusters F/R
Adjustable castor rods, Nismo 2 Way Mechanical LSD

Home Track/Best Lap Time: NA at this stage, looking for 1:15s at Mallala :bow:

Hey Tuna,
what made you go with an s13 for a circuit car, what do they have over an s14/15? I'm geussing that budget doesn't come into it looking at your ride details.

Also is there any other forum I can get details?

cheers,
Dan

[Big Trev]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v473/Big_Trev/XD-XE%20Pics/IMGP0724.jpg


No anti-Frd bullshit thanks, it is mine and I am happy to own it. it gives me hours and hours of joy. There are many who don't get the chance to get on a racetrack.

[HSV Listy]

XD/XE one of my all time Fav race cars. The The green DJ XE was a awesome car. I dont think this thread is about what car but about circuit cars so great to see one of these out on a track. One day when I find one for sale I am buying myself DJR Grand prix turbo. One day

[Martin_D]

Time to re-jiggy an old thread. There must be heaps of new stuff from folks to get posted. Heres a current addition :)
http://www.ls1turbo.com.au/pics/wr330side1.jpg
This is the WR330 car we developed and produce. Good Time Attack/Hillclimb thing. Extremely competitive against - anything -

[r8clubbie]

HI,

Like most that have posted up cars, it isn't an LS1 based track car.....Big Jim might show his new toy though, which just might be...???

Anyhow, mine as follows....
Make/Model: Holden Commodore VK
Engine/Power/Size: 308 (old style heads) 320rwhp (dry sumped)
Weight: 1250kg approx
Brakes: 4 pot harrops f & r with 343mm rotors f & r
Suspension: F - Adjustable Koni's with Kings / R GSR shocks with Kings
Future Plans: more front camber, brake bias, more roll cage bar-work, reduction in weight of 100kg...???
Home Track/Best Lap Time:
QR National: 1.22.3 (Not me driving...my best is a 1.23)
QR Clubman: 60.4sec
QR Sprint: 60.1sec (although I haven't driven on that track for about 12 months, based on Clubman times I should be approx 57-58sec)
Lakeside: 59.4sec

Pic's
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/VKGroupA/?action=view&current=IMG_0663-1.jpg
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/VKGroupA/?action=view&current=IMG_1042.jpg
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/VKGroupA/?action=view&current=IMG_0667.jpg
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/VKGroupA/?action=view&current=0043.jpg
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/VKGroupA/?action=view&current=0053.jpg

and this is a photo of its first ever track day around May 2008....was doing the Clubman in 1.10sec
http://s1125.photobucket.com/albums/l594/VKGroupA/?action=view&current=FirstVKouting.jpg

[TIR33D]

280zx LS1 6 speed (230,000kms) @290kw
Fast 92, 044 pump, 230 ish cam, twin 3 inch
CIG locker (bout 0.5kg worth) on R200 diff 3.9-1
1200kg wet
VTTR front on 335mm disk
standard rear (new brakes next week)
Kumho v700 semi slick (245/40/17)
Wakefield - 1.06.0
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af236/tir33d1/13022011090.jpg
YouTube - &#x202a;1.06 at Wakefield&#x202c;&rlm;

[Big Trev]

duplicate :jester:

[Blakrok]

Make/Model: American Legend (Babygrand)
Engine/Power/Size: Yamaha FJ1200, ~100hp, 1.2L
Weight: ~540kg
Brakes: VL Turbo Front, VZ Rear
Suspension: Afco coil overs + Winters Quickchange rear end.
Home Track/Best Lap Time: Wakefield Park = 1:12

Cost quite a bit to buy but costs less than a packet of ciggies a week to maintain + do 6 trackdays a year.

I use second hand Formula Ford semi-slicks @ $40ea and just regular BP98 fuel.

It will run perfectly all day long lap after lap with only needing to pit for fuel about every 35 laps (20L fuel cell).

It is for sale as im in the process of upgrading to a Radical SR3.

http://www.users.on.net/~gtr32/nascup/resized/nascup4.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~gtr32/nascup/Wakefield-02-05-2009/004.jpg

http://www.users.on.net/~gtr32/nascup/resized/nascup15.jpg

[burkey]

Hey
Nice looking ride!
You will definitely have a ball in an SR3. The guys at Radical Australia are champs.

[GEN III VX]

Some nice club cars in here.:goodjob: Im currently building mine at the moment.Its a Rover SD1 with a 3.9 V8 and TO4Turbo drawing through a Gas research throttle body.It use to be my daily car many years ago but slowly turning into a track car.It has a full cage,Jag disc brake conversion,Toyota Supra 5 spd,GAZ adjustable shocks on lowered springs and thats about it for the moment.My post count needs to be higher so i cant post any pictures yet.:bawl:

[Bazz]

A work in progress...

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/264624_10150293587480522_542375521_9160511_805928_ n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227591_10150200984396937_676411936_7254928_6381887 _n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/261261_10150254747016937_676411936_7708467_2400731 _n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/269669_10150261003121937_676411936_7765008_7686138 _n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/284700_10150271782476937_676411936_7869856_5891620 _n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/283115_10150271782651937_676411936_7869861_731558_ n.jpg

[ronie]

Make/Model:
holden vy clubsport

Engine:
cammed 6.2L
Power:
N/A at the moment

Gearbox: t56 with upgraded clucth and shortshifter

Brakes:4 spot ap racing with dba 5000 rotors

Suspension: koni coilovers

Home Track: sandown/phillip island
Best Lap Time:N/A



here's some photo's of the progress

when I first got it
http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss225/ronie57/fa0ad351.jpg
http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss225/ronie57/6c8cdb77.jpg
http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss225/ronie57/3a147e6d.jpg

after I cleaned it up
http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss225/ronie57/e2bf6295.jpg
http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss225/ronie57/501664ca.jpg

then it was time to build it
http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss225/ronie57/b3b7c08e.jpg


Still not finished yet, but will post some more pics up when it is.

[BadSeed]

i've still got a few bits and pieces i need to do, finish exhaust and 265/35's to properly suit the rims i've got on it. I'm hoping to get to sandown soon for my first go at circuit work.

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg311/badseed1978/IMG_0133.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg311/badseed1978/IMG_0091.jpg

[BR05CK]

Think i'd turn for a Evo before a WRX . Nice example Badseed.
Went to Phillip Island on Saturday with the WRX club and they usually have a few EVOs at their motorsport days.
And Ronie I think Dale was out there on the weekend with his VY. Love what you have done to an original Clubby.:goodjob:

[bluemeanie]

gidday all, new to the forum but know a couple of the guys on here.
i hail from melbourne, of course, the best part of our blessed country lol. i have been punting my vk around victorian tracks now in sprints since 2003. the car originally came from beautiful Tamworth, and was secured with the help of allan barnes from barnes smash repairs. built at dandenong as a 6cyl exec manual, she runs a sweet little old 308, and my god do i love listening to her purr at 6500rpm down conrod straight(oh, been there a couple of tmes too-good country australia)
anyway, she is formula blue as yo can see from the pic(oops, cant do that yet) with corvette aeros. t5 manual gearbox, floating 10 bolt rear end with full spool. 308.1 ratio, a 10 bolt looks better than those lob sided borgies do.
wiring is custom made and installed by steve crupi at sms automotive in bayswater in vic. he also built my engine, and three years on, its still a pearler. she makes 211rwkw, so not massive power, but she fast enough to get around bathurst with me(squidgy bit)behind the wheel.
brakes are 4 pot up front from an un-named manufacturer(japanese) while rear is commodore cup set up.
roll cage is a bond cage, off the shelf, and welded in. doors have everything taken out.
she weighs 1250 kg wet, 3250 with me in it, lol.
she is good for
1. sandown 1.26.22
2. winton 1.39.59
3. phillip island 1.56.22
4. mt panorama 2.42.58
5. oran park, i forgot, but we went up for our last hoorah so no times.
video can be seen of the old shitter(my baby) both from inside and external by hand held.

[r8clubbie]

This is a nice car Wayne, great vid's as well....

Bathurst
Bathurst Motor Festival session 3 part two vk v8 a 2 mins 42. 86 - YouTube

Winton
vk blue meanie at winton 2011 - YouTube

Sandown
vk blue meanie at sandown cup day sprint 2010 - YouTube

Dan

[bluemeanie]

thanks dan,
got running again tonight for the first time since she cracked a head at wintin in july. msd installed as well, and with a couple of other changes, hopefull a bit more poke for ohillip island on 2nd oct. will post more vids on you tube. why cant i post any pics on here yet?

[bluemeanie]

well, after what seemed like an endless list of things going(seems worse than it is) i got the oldgirl out on sunday october 2 nd for phillip island. it was a very successful day, with the car performing beautifully and with me doing the thinking and judgement bit behind the wheel, i managed to improve my best time from 1.56.22 to 1.53.09. i think we only had 4 dry sessions, and one wet, so maybe 15 laps total, with 90 odd cars fronting up with the kruger rand to actually run.
the 3 second improvement did show an interesting side effect. you cant expect to pick up a big chunk of time and not see some consequences. on bluemeanie, its the oiling system. when really moving abouut the tracks we visit, oil will actually splash out of catch can holes, just a little bit. it happens at winton because everything is 90 degree corners. yesterday at p.i. there was a lot of oil. so i need to investigate the cause(suspect extra speed through turns) but feel a better catch can design is required.
temp never got above 90 deg c, and oil pressure very good. the engine not making anymore power for the 3 seconds, just me pushing its and my own limits further.
if you race or sprint and have never been to the island, you gotta have a go.

[Smitty]

gidday all, new to the forum but know a couple of the guys on here.
i hail from melbourne, of course, the best part of our blessed country lol. i have been punting my vk around victorian tracks now in sprints since 2003. the car originally came from beautiful Tamworth, and was secured with the help of allan barnes from barnes smash repairs. built at dandenong as a 6cyl exec manual, she runs a sweet little old 308, and my god do i love listening to her purr at 6500rpm down conrod straight(oh, been there a couple of tmes too-good country australia)
anyway, she is formula blue as yo can see from the pic(oops, cant do that yet) with corvette aeros. t5 manual gearbox, floating 10 bolt rear end with full spool. 308.1 ratio, a 10 bolt looks better than those lob sided borgies do.
wiring is custom made and installed by steve crupi at sms automotive in bayswater in vic. he also built my engine, and three years on, its still a pearler. she makes 211rwkw, so not massive power, but she fast enough to get around bathurst with me(squidgy bit)behind the wheel.
brakes are 4 pot up front from an un-named manufacturer(japanese) while rear is commodore cup set up.
roll cage is a bond cage, off the shelf, and welded in. doors have everything taken out.
she weighs 1250 kg wet, 3250 with me in it, lol.
she is good for
1. sandown 1.26.22
2. winton 1.39.59
3. phillip island 1.56.22
4. mt panorama 2.42.58
5. oran park, i forgot, but we went up for our last hoorah so no times.
video can be seen of the old shitter(my baby) both from inside and external by hand held.


gidday Wayno :)

good to see you here :goodjob:

[bluemeanie]

thanks smitty,

video from the island chasing your mate in the gtr can be seen on my channel. excuse the length of this one, dont have edit facility, but things get fast at the 16 minute mark. next stop a 1.24 minute lap of sandown on cup day.

[adamRSLC]

Well done Wayne , 53 at PI is really honking . I'll have a look at the incar to get some tips I think .
Acads

[bluemeanie]

so the problem with the catch can filling up appears to be the breather pipe placement in the rocker covers. they are situated at the front of the engine, and internally they are baffled. however, after a high engine and road speed run down the straights, then hard on the brakes, the oil runs to the front of the engine, under the baffles, and up into the breather pipes, thence into the catch can. so the fix is to move the breathers, one on each cover, to the middle of the covers, on the vertical surface. there are no baffles required there, as oil would never get any where near the pipe unless the overs litterally filled with oil at high engine speed. so that will be a cheap fix, and needs to be done before we go to sandown for the cup day brighton holden ffcc-hsccv sprint series. cant wait, aiming to get into the 25's, anything else would be a bonus.

[bluemeanie]

bluemeanie had her last run for 2011 at sandown on cup day, and set a new pb of 1.26.400, only slightly better than previous pb. the car ran faultlessly with the updated oil retention system in the rocker covers.
she has done approximately 2000klms for the year at pretty much full speed, no holding back. had a change to a t5 along the way, a full floater along the way, one cracked cyl head, two new bridgestones for last bathurst etc etc.
in the off season, the engine will come out for new welsh plugs all round, and then back in for one event before we head off to bathurst at easter 2012. afetr that, if money allows, i want a stroker and about 50 rwkw extra. :driving:

[bluemeanie]

as the engine in blue meanie will be out before winton next feb, i will also do a clutch and flywheel upgrade, quick shift for the t5, rebuild rear shocks(they are bilstiens and rooted), go for yet another exhaust system, something side exit and megaphone style. so there's another lazy $2000.00, and thats before i go to bathurst. bugger.

[DR-vyss-108]

My tarmac rally/circuit car

2004 VY SS
39,000kms

Forged 346ci
Trickflow 220cc heads, ported
Fast 92 manifold, ported
24x/25x comp cam

Wilwood 6 piston front with 355mm rotors
Wilwood 4 piston rear

Pedders extreme XA coil overs

Trutrac Diff with 3.91 gears

Tex z grip
Rip shift

6 point cams spec roll cage
Cobra sebring pro seats
RPM 6 point harness'
Suede race wheel

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff31/drracing108/CIMG9965.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff31/drracing108/02102011176-001.jpg
http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff31/drracing108/01112011219.jpg

[bluemeanie]

as the engine in blue meanie will be out before winton next feb, i will also do a clutch and flywheel upgrade, quick shift for the t5, rebuild rear shocks(they are bilstiens and rooted), go for yet another exhaust system, something side exit and megaphone style. so there's another lazy $2000.00, and thats before i go to bathurst. bugger.


ok, so 2012 is well and truly underway.
the bluemeanie race car has had two race meets this year, the sandown 6 hour relay and the bathurst motor festival over easter.
before those two however, the engine did come out for some tlc, of the reliablility type. new welsh plugs in brass, a lighter flywheel, and a new shifter for the t5. new pads in the rear, a full spanner check, a new tacho and all was ready.
the 6 hour at sandown was conducted over a 38 degree celcius weekend in february, and as a result of the heat, we all took it very easy on our cars. no reving past 6000 rpm. car made it through, and i was satisfied all was ready for bathurst.
at bathurst, we had 5 sessions on track, starting on good friday and concluding sunday. i must say, the old girl did not disappoint, completing every session without a hitch, save for the saturday morning session where i spun out in the chase on the left overs of a porsche 944's oil. at around 170klms/h, so nothing too exciting.
i managed to destroy a tyre through a lockup into turn 1, and kept her off the walls in the sunday afternoon session when trying really bloody harrd to stay in front of the van wyk express, a fast ex cup vh with a beautiful 308 in it.
anyway, i had a ball, and should anyone be interested in seeing the vids, they can be found on you tube, just look up vk4987's channel.
i cant upload pics of the car yet, but hopefully soon.

[bluemeanie]

bluemeanie at bathurst
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PVrQBh_kcA&feature=plcp&context=C42b62fcVDvjVQa1PpcFM37X-TqxEy27ru7Mfsq5mTJzc9FtoKSRQ%3D

[GEN III VX]

That is awesome in car footage.You get to see all the dips and bumps of the track.Its making me want to get my track car done even quicker.:driving:

[LOWKEY]

1175

1. sandown 1.26.22
2. winton 1.39.59
3. phillip island 1.56.22


there pretty good times. My old boy got down to a 1.57 at Philip island this year in his group C Torana.
Can't recall the other 2 track times though

[LOWKEY]

Correction here's his current times.
He's only new to the racing scene.
1.57.0630 Phillip island
1.27.4522 sandown
1.44.7955 winton

[bluemeanie]

Correction here's his current times.
He's only new to the racing scene.
1.57.0630 Phillip island
1.27.4522 sandown
1.44.7955 winton

anyone new to the circuit doing a 57 at the island and a 27 at sandown is doing a hell of a job, especially in a hairy chested group c torana. took me a while to get used to my car going fast, well some call it fast. there are club commo's much faster than this one as you would well know.
i have the island down to 1.53.098 since october last year, and cant wait for another crack in hopefully may this year. aim for this year is to get sandown down to 25's, island down to 52's and winton to 38's. no stroker, just the little ol 308.

[VZ_V8]

I know its from the darkside but I still love it nonetheless. This is my dads latest purchase. He has had it for about 9 months now and has entered the historic touring car series this year. The plan is that hopefully I will be racing it in the future.

For those of you Perth memebers going to the V8 round next month he will be running it there in the historics so feel free to come and say gday to us in the pits if you want.

1964 Mustang. 420HP 289ci, 4 IDA webers, 4-speed toploader, ford 9" with goldtrack centre.

Will try and get some better pics when im at the warehouse next.

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/Mustang/18062011185.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/Mustang/18062011186.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/Mustang/18062011187.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/Mustang/18062011190.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/Mustang/18062011192.jpg

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o64/tim6489/Mustang/18062011195.jpg

[zorro]

If I remember correctly that mustang had a write up in street machine a while back?

[LOWKEY]

anyone new to the circuit doing a 57 at the island and a 27 at sandown is doing a hell of a job, especially in a hairy chested group c torana. took me a while to get used to my car going fast, well some call it fast. there are club commo's much faster than this one as you would well know.
i have the island down to 1.53.098 since october last year, and cant wait for another crack in hopefully may this year. aim for this year is to get sandown down to 25's, island down to 52's and winton to 38's. no stroker, just the little ol 308.

Yeah this year is his second year at the island. & I think he's been to sandown total of 3 times.
1.53 is quick! The boys in a9x hatches are around that time!
This is from this year

1176

[VZ_V8]

If I remember correctly that mustang had a write up in street machine a while back?

hmm not this one i dont think, dad has had it for about 9 months and before that it was in a shed at Barbagallo raceway for a few years... It might have been Pete Geoghegan's original car. This one wasn't his actual car but was driven by him on 3 occasions one of which was at Bathurst in 1991 (can see on the plaque in the last pic)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsmavulJDGQ

[bluemeanie]

http://i881.photobucket.com/albums/ac20/bd-850/Bathurst/IMGP3497.jpg
this is at bathurst this year. geez, its complicated way of uploading photos.

[LOWKEY]

Looks awesome man!

[hsv-105]

11961197

A couple of pics of the current machine

[LOWKEY]

11961197

A couple of pics of the current machine

That's yours?

[Smitty]

...
this is at bathurst this year. geez, its complicated way of uploading photos.

more Bathurst mate

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/100_1379.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/w1Capture.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/100_1476.jpg

[bluemeanie]

ta smitty. the smokey one is from a spin on the oil of a porsche 944. i did not see the oil flags hung out at the start of the chase, and this was the result lol. no damage done, just pride.

[mickeyrourke]

http://i1268.photobucket.com/albums/jj577/Mickey_Rourke/OberonPacenoteRally2012.jpg

[hsv-105]

119912001201

A couple of pics of my GTO

[LOWKEY]

119912001201

A couple of pics of my GTO

Holy sh*t that's one mean boot setup!!

[SharkBiscuit]

119912001201

A couple of pics of my GTO

I think I saw you in action in support categories at the phillip island 300 a couple of years ago. Very nice rig you have there.

[BigJim]

Haven't posted for a long time on here. Thought i might post up my circuit car.

Currently running in the QV8S series in Qld. Been doing it up for about 2 years. Got in running for the Shannon’s
meet at QR in 2011. Only been out to a handful of events but will run the series in the QV8S this year. Lot to learn in driving it but slowly
getting better in the times i am running.


Specs

VH with VK Group C kit, Rear bar and group C spoiler still to do but not far away.
RacePak Dash and sensors
LS1 motor and 6 speed making around 440rwhp
6 piston v8 supercar front brakes and Mazda RX7 4 piston rear brakes
Willwood pedal box
Borgwarner full floater Diff with Kazz LSD and 3.9 gears
Watts Link rear end
Front springs 600lb and rears 350lb adjustable height. Run the little front coil over springs in rear.
MCA 3 way adjustable rear shocks and Bilstein coilovers front, soon to get MCA fronts.
V8 supercar 17 x 11 wheels


The car has plenty of power, just got to learn lines of the tracks and more experience and should see my times fall.

Current Times
Lakeside - 1:02.20 only been there twice and had car issues once so hopefully better times next time out.
QR National - 1:22.66
QR Clubman - 1:02.28
QR Sprint - 0:58.50

Thanks to people who have helped along the way and still help out. Chris, Chris NZshaker, Garry and Dan.

Big help from Western Suburbs Mechanical who have helped a heap and let me use the workshop. Chris is the owner there and if you need anything done give them a call.

PS Rag got left under bonnet in 1st pic, lucky it caught up where it did. lol

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk234/BigJim_022/VHRace2.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk234/BigJim_022/324654_10150588622038052_787708051_9185014_2004012 839_o.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk234/BigJim_022/335169_10150588600228052_787708051_9184888_1237977 223_o.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk234/BigJim_022/VHRace1.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk234/BigJim_022/IMG_6785Custom.jpg

http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk234/BigJim_022/Front.jpg

[GEN III VX]

That looks awesome BigJim.Bet it goes and stops well with that list.Have you got any video footage?

[feistl]

So guys, what buttons/switches do you have wired up in your track cars? Im in the process of desiging a switch board, just need to think of what i can put on it.

Cheers

[LOWKEY]

Kill switch
Head lights
Wipers
Washer bottle
Thermo fan
Depends what car your running too I guess.

[Smitty]

Kill switch
Head lights
Wipers
Washer bottle
Thermo fan
Depends what car your running too I guess.

yeah..depends on the car and setup. Me?
Kill switch
starter/ign
thermos

lights are still on the dash in my VK
and the wiper/wash still works off the stalk!

[Smitty]

Haven't posted for a long time on here. Thought i might post up my circuit car.

Currently running in the QV8S series in Qld. Been doing it up for about 2 years. Got in running for the Shannon’s
meet at QR in 2011. Only been out to a handful of events but will run the series in the QV8S this year. Lot to learn in driving it but slowly
getting better in the times i am running.


Specs

VH with VK Group C kit, Rear bar and group C spoiler still to do but not far away.
RacePak Dash and sensors
LS1 motor and 6 speed making around 440rwhp
6 piston v8 supercar front brakes and Mazda RX7 4 piston rear brakes
Willwood pedal box
Borgwarner full floater Diff with Kazz LSD and 3.9 gears
Watts Link rear end
Front springs 600lb and rears 350lb adjustable height. Run the little front coil over springs in rear.
MCA 3 way adjustable rear shocks and Bilstein coilovers front, soon to get MCA fronts.
V8 supercar 17 x 11 wheels
...........

a question if I may.


how do you get a Wilwood pedal box to work in an early Commodore
(without a custom steering setup that is)

I know a few who have tried ..but all have failed (when trying to run the std steering column)

nice VK by the way :) but heck i am biased !

cheers

[bluemeanie]

gidday jim, i have seen your machine on qldv8 web site. wow is all i can say. i was considering coming up and having a run with you guys in june, but my old girl has a lot less power than what some of your top line competitors are running. making me think twice actually. but love the car jim. did you build it yourself to this level from scratch?
i personally like group a and a 308, but geezzzzzz, your car has me thinken, maybe i should look into bigger, faster, longer.
cheers

[LOWKEY]

yeah..depends on the car and setup. Me?
Kill switch
starter/ign
thermos

lights are still on the dash in my VK
and the wiper/wash still works off the stalk!

We use the original key in the barrel to start ours lol

[BigJim]

a question if I may.


how do you get a Wilwood pedal box to work in an early Commodore
(without a custom steering setup that is)

I know a few who have tried ..but all have failed (when trying to run the std steering column)

nice VK by the way :) but heck i am biased !

cheers

Pedal box works. Bolts to the fire wall and doesn't foul on the steering column. Ill take a pic of it so you can see what has been done.

[NZSHAKER]

Pedal box works. Bolts to the fire wall and doesn't foul on the steering column. Ill take a pic of it so you can see what has been done.

Hope this helps

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s27/NZSHAKER/IMAG0085.jpg

[HOT LAP]

A Few fav toys past and present
Current Saloon
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Hotlap/saloon1.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Hotlap/saloonnet.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Hotlap/saloon2.jpg
New Drift Ute comming soon
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Hotlap/IMG_1262.jpg
My Old VP now sold
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Hotlap/sammiespics337.jpg
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Hotlap/sammiespics335.jpg
My old HQ doing co driving duty with the new owner
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Hotlap/sammiespics201.jpg
Racing Mikes Improved production VZ Clubsport Now for sale $28k
http://i1267.photobucket.com/albums/jj547/Hotlap/IMG_0329.jpg

[bluemeanie]

last run at the island for this engine. its been in there for 4 years, pretty much maint free. as prev stated, not a big power engine, but hell its been a good one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOutmyHFFcI&feature=plcp

[ova400]

Here are a couple of mine from Morgan Park

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/ova400/UndertheBridge.jpg

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/ova400/Turn2.jpg

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp198/ova400/CarontoStraight.jpg

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/EXKZ84E5EJU" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[ova400]

http://youtu.be/EXKZ84E5EJU

[LOWKEY]

Nice vids!

[beamboy]

My car will be mostly used for drifting however I plan to try it out on circuit too
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64025160/super13/edited/Ay8gKXpqHZrthxVrocZGub_0FWhj6pq8-SccHXwxIDc.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64025160/super13/edited/TAGtbClD9Bi5wSS10UFCwXf-gZJ7IV6XoEwsItv43Xw.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64025160/super13/edited/eaCVDZcoTWxtBSDZ3uYqskoVdJVbyGaAj3Ztaj7U8Zs.jpg
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64025160/super13may/20130529_151651.jpg

[Smitty]

.. been a while
and the race car has had some changes ...so some updated pics

firstly with some new FALKEN semi rubber on 17s (tried late last year and quite nice)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/VK_Sandown_Nov14n_zps4c2138c3.jpg (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/smitty1955/media/Car%20Pics/VK_Sandown_Nov14n_zps4c2138c3.jpg.html)

and with some Toyos on different rims (with a suspension height change) ... a more aggressive setup
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/20150517_155427_zpsprjrhneh.jpg (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/smitty1955/media/Car%20Pics/20150517_155427_zpsprjrhneh.jpg.html)

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y233/smitty1955/Car%20Pics/20150517_155439_zpsaukfx5rw.jpg (http://s6.photobucket.com/user/smitty1955/media/Car%20Pics/20150517_155439_zpsaukfx5rw.jpg.html)