[SYD] TRACKED volume 1, Eastern Creek Track Day May 2nd 2012

Kiwi Peter · 05-02-2012, 05:21 AM

Well i had a top day it was really nice to bring out the old GTR its been four years in the basement, so pump up the tyres bit of dyno work grab a trade plate and off we go. I had a ball trying all sorts of lines as that was my first time at the creek still not brave enough to crank up the boost maybe next time

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The little 335 was a joy to drive i could just biff it any where it is so forgiving
the brakes are fantastic, i used DRIVE and left traction on just plant the foot and off you go. The tyres suck those factory run flats are just crap

but are predictable. The oil temp went to limp on my last run as the air temp was around 26* i saw around 230+deg

the GTR ran 85deg all day

This will need sorting before next time
1- coil over shocks
2- tyres
3- oil cooler
What a day i am still smiling

Big thank you to Clinton, Great idea cant weight for the next bring it on.

luster · 05-02-2012, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Coupe135

I was waiting for a new coil to be fitted beofre the car was ready for the track.

I had a faulty coil changed in the pits on the day, talk about quick service from the Advan boys

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Originally Posted by Drawn05

(poor bloke with the falcon turbo excluded)

poor bastard had his own car rammed a few days ago, and then blew his main fuse on the track today. Talk about bad luck![/quote]

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Originally Posted by Drawn05

Maybe us Sydney folk can do alternate months of wsid and trackdays to keep it interesting?

Even better idea

I want to fix up my few issues (spark plug, meth bog) and run again as soon as I can

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Originally Posted by kaitan

Looks like a great day out guy!!! MORE PIXXIES!!!

come next time man!

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Originally Posted by Drawn05

Now that was a BS statement if ever there was one.

How awesome was the Renault? Loved it

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Originally Posted by aus135i

p.s: my daughter loves the Ferrari =P

They are supposed to be 1:10 drift cars, I hope they are any good and last awhile. Had I been a little more organised I would have gotten batteries and we could have had a mini track day in the car park with the RC cars.

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Originally Posted by skycat

The little 335 was a joy to drive i could just biff it any where it is so forgiving the brakes are fantastic, i used DRIVE and left traction on just plant the foot and off you go. The tyres suck those factory run flats are just crap

but are predictable. The oil temp went to limp on my last run as the air temp was around 26*

Mate, I'm stoked how good my tires went (Advan Neova's), the coilovers were spot on (KW v2), brakes were spot on and oil temps stayed low.

I think we were blessed with nice low temps!

Had a top day, thanks everyone for coming. I'm glad you put the trust in me to put on something decent! (and I hope it was, hah!)

sbce90 · 05-02-2012, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

The 6.2 sounded unreal under full throttle.

Shame I couldn't hear it as much inside

Your mates black car blows massive flames! It looks amazing from behind. I saw you leave with a funny drivers side rear wheel/tyre set up haha.

Zuzu · 05-02-2012, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by skycat

Hey Joe
I followed you around for a bit, I was thinking that i have to have a 1M it looks fantastic on the track, pat yourself on the back you did a great job around the track your lines are better than most

Thanks Peter.. It was a blast..

I think the BMW Driver training at EC 4 weeks ago, helped quite a bit..

Big thanks to Nick Kalis ( one of the track instructors ) who rode shotgun with me on the 4th session.. gave me some invaluable tips.

JB4-335 · 05-02-2012, 08:20 AM

Looks like you guys had a great day. May have to join in on the fun next time.

sbce90 · 05-02-2012, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Looks like you guys had a great day. May have to join in on the fun next time.

we even had a diesel on the track.

aus135i · 05-02-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sbce90

we even had a diesel on the track.

driven by a pretty girl too

not u Clinton!

Steve500 · 05-02-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aus135i

driven by a pretty girl too

not u Clinton!

And she was a better steerer

sbce90 · 05-03-2012, 04:26 AM

Totally forgot, and would like to say THANKS to anyone who let me pass. It really did make things easier, safer and much more fun. I guess it is good when you go with people who know, there is not that ego boost thing of not letting someone through.

luster · 05-03-2012, 08:56 AM

WINRAR!

Zuzu · 05-03-2012, 08:26 PM

Well done again Clint for a great track day out..

luster · 05-03-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Well done again Clint for a great track day out..

The question is...did you polish your mirror when you got home after that pic?

pavo335 · 05-03-2012, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by luster

The question is...did you polish your mirror when you got home after that pic?

Lusty you beat me to it, although I was going to say 'joe looks like you got a polish.....'

JB4-335 · 05-03-2012, 08:36 PM

I love this image. Looks like lusty blew another turbo and the young lady seems to be devastated.

Zuzu · 05-03-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by luster

The question is...did you polish your mirror when you got home after that pic?

Haha... I think I scared the poor luv from touching my car..

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Originally Posted by pavo335

Lusty you beat me to it, although I was going to say 'joe looks like you got a polish.....'

.. Not likely mate..

JB4-335 · 05-03-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by luster

The question is...did you polish your mirror when you got home after that pic?

luster · 05-03-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

I love this image. Looks like lusty blew another turbo and the young lady seems to be devastated.

haha, that's pete's daughter.

"OH MANNNN, THAT DICKHEAD WILL BE HANGING AROUND THE SHOP AGAIN...FIX IT QUICK!"

JB4-335 · 05-03-2012, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by luster

haha, that's pete's daughter.

"OH MANNNN, THAT DICKHEAD WILL BE HANGING AROUND THE SHOP AGAIN...FIX IT QUICK!"

LMFAO!!!!

Drawn05 · 05-03-2012, 08:58 PM

It would be good if the next trackday (if we do one) we could get some standardised timing. Not so much for the competetive side of things, but good to see how certain mods (or lack of) can prove their worth.

I know that its also considerably down to drivers skill, but can still be good for evaluating mods. My 2 cents.

1q2w3e4r · 05-03-2012, 09:04 PM

Drag racing is a better measure, you just want vehicle weight and trap speed.

You won't get any timing without going to a proper closed track day with serious cars/drivers. ECR and the like don't allow on the wall pitt timing.

Drawn05 · 05-03-2012, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Drag racing is a better measure, you just want vehicle weight and trap speed.

You won't get any timing without going to a proper closed track day with serious cars/drivers. ECR and the like don't allow on the wall pitt timing.

For me, my next mods arent power producing but rather for handling so a track would be good (though am interested in going to the next wsid that others are going to). The good thing about Wednesday was the amount of similar cars but in various states of tune and would be good to see how they compare, even if only roughly.

I thought it was the track day company not wanting to supply the timing rather than it being completely not allowed? Either way, was just a suggestion.

JB4-335 · 05-03-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r

Drag racing is a better measure, you just want vehicle weight and trap speed.

05-02-2012, 05:21 AM	#111
Kiwi Peter 160 Rep 1,460 Posts Drives: E92 M3 2012 Edition 500 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cambridge, New Zealand iTrader: (0)	Advan at the track Well i had a top day it was really nice to bring out the old GTR its been four years in the basement, so pump up the tyres bit of dyno work grab a trade plate and off we go. I had a ball trying all sorts of lines as that was my first time at the creek still not brave enough to crank up the boost maybe next time. The little 335 was a joy to drive i could just biff it any where it is so forgiving the brakes are fantastic, i used DRIVE and left traction on just plant the foot and off you go. The tyres suck those factory run flats are just crap but are predictable. The oil temp went to limp on my last run as the air temp was around 26* i saw around 230+deg the GTR ran 85deg all day This will need sorting before next time 1- coil over shocks 2- tyres 3- oil cooler What a day i am still smiling Big thank you to Clinton, Great idea cant weight for the next bring it on.
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JB4-335 Brigadier General 168 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: E92 BSM & E70 AW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	Looks like you guys had a great day. May have to join in on the fun next time.
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sbce90 Me Boosta 249 Rep 5,721 Posts Drives: 320i / MB C63 / VW up! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (3)	Totally forgot, and would like to say THANKS to anyone who let me pass. It really did make things easier, safer and much more fun. I guess it is good when you go with people who know, there is not that ego boost thing of not letting someone through.
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luster Major 57 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: e90, e88 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sydney AU, NJ US, TST HK iTrader: (21)	WINRAR!
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Well done again Clint for a great track day out.. Attached Images
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JB4-335 Brigadier General 168 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: E92 BSM & E70 AW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia iTrader: (1)	I love this image. Looks like lusty blew another turbo and the young lady seems to be devastated. Attached Images
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Drawn05 Captain 67 Rep 853 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Left iTrader: (0)	It would be good if the next trackday (if we do one) we could get some standardised timing. Not so much for the competetive side of things, but good to see how certain mods (or lack of) can prove their worth. I know that its also considerably down to drivers skill, but can still be good for evaluating mods. My 2 cents.
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1q2w3e4r Breakfast at Tiffany's 24 Rep 1,053 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Drag racing is a better measure, you just want vehicle weight and trap speed. You won't get any timing without going to a proper closed track day with serious cars/drivers. ECR and the like don't allow on the wall pitt timing.
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