The Official Willowbank Raceway Test'n'Tune Thread:

BMW86 · 10-04-2010, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

And I have a fat one...

Will let you know Craig if I can't find one before.

As for the rain, do you want to wait till wednesday morning sometime to call it off/on?

Hopefully it doesn't rain but we'll wait until Wednesday morning if we need to postpone it.

BBK · 10-04-2010, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Hopefully it doesn't rain but we'll wait until Wednesday morning if we need to postpone it.

Fingers crossed! I just bought a helmet so I'm all good

BMW86 · 10-04-2010, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Fingers crossed! I just bought a helmet so I'm all good

Nice one

micha3l · 10-04-2010, 03:47 AM

If it does rain Ill definitely go to the next one

Only day I couldnt go is the one everyone else can!

BMW86 · 10-04-2010, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by micha3l

If it does rain Ill definitely go to the next one

Only day I couldnt go is the one everyone else can!

Sorry mate! I'm always up for a run so keep me posted whenever you're keen to head down

QSH17Z · 10-04-2010, 04:28 AM

I'm not too sure if I'll be going to this as I have a kind of defective third brake light lense now! I will be using the boot before Wednesday and wouldn't be surprised to see it fall out or fail and I can't get it replaced beforehand. I'm sure the scrutineers wouldn't be too happy about it either still hanging on by a thread, fallen off completely or even if it fell off onto the track! Maybe it needs a bit of tape for a real quality job

If I did manage to make it I'd need to borrow a helmet from someone too pretty please

Anyone know what their policy is on taking your own drinks in to the venue? Just thinking about bringing along some cool refreshments for everyone while waiting in the queue...non alcoholic of course!

Wish we all knew how this weather will pan out for Wednesday!

Ian S · 10-04-2010, 05:32 AM

Willowbank will post on their website if it is cancelled on Wednesday morning.
There's hardly any scrutineering done on Wednesday nights, just get some race tape to hold it in.

Caduceus · 10-04-2010, 06:47 AM

I'll need to make my decision by Tuesday afternoon because I will swap my wheels that night if it's still on. It's not looking good at the moment.

The next Wednesday night sessions are 13th and 27th October.

BMW86 · 10-04-2010, 06:14 PM

Is everyone using regular pump fuel tomorrow night and should I fill up completely? I use Shell V-Power 98RON but would love some race fuel

BBK · 10-04-2010, 06:26 PM

Hahaha, Vin I have been doing a little looking around for some MS109... but think I might just use an octane booster to control any knocking for the first time out. Don't fill up completely, unnecessary weight! I'm going to put in around half tank, maybe a bit less.

BMW86 · 10-04-2010, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BBK

Hahaha, Vin I have been doing a little looking around for some MS109... but think I might just use an octane booster to control any knocking for the first time out. Don't fill up completely, unnecessary weight! I'm going to put in around half tank, maybe a bit less.

Hey Richard I don't recommend using an octane booster. I was looking into it some time ago.

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...octane+booster

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...octane+booster

dontask · 10-04-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Is everyone using regular pump fuel tomorrow night and should I fill up completely? I use Shell V-Power 98RON but would love some race fuel

I'm leaving my tank at half full. However, I'm gonna deflate my rear tyres to 26PSI and inflate my front tyres to about 40psi

Something I didn't know about last time.

BMW86 · 10-04-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dontask

I'm leaving my tank at half full. However, I'm gonna deflate my rear tyres to 26PSI and inflate my front tyres to about 40psi

Something I didn't know about last time.

True, thanks for the hot tip.

Is everyone still good to meet at the meeting spot/time before hand?

TimMc · 10-04-2010, 09:59 PM

Calamvale Hotel at 4:30 is it? Should be OK. Public bar or Ladies lounge? Who's buying the first jug? If late I'll bypass and keep going along Compton Rd.

Current Wed forecast...
Fine in the morning then isolated afternoon showers and possible isolated thunderstorms developing over inland parts.

BBK · 10-04-2010, 10:27 PM

Vin, yeah I knew about the issues with the booster, but I am only intending on using it the once for the strip. I 'may' have a run using map7 so figured it would be safer doing that.

PS- Vin, on the other hand if you are interested and have time, I would be keen to go you halves in a batch of race fuel if you can get some? There are a few places around Slacks Creek that are distributors. APC at Underwood do mayb be able to sell some.

MrBlonde · 10-05-2010, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dontask

I'm leaving my tank at half full. However, I'm gonna deflate my rear tyres to 26PSI and inflate my front tyres to about 40psi

Something I didn't know about last time.

Run your tank down to 1/8th tank. Leave tyre pressures at street settings all around.

BMW86 · 10-05-2010, 08:25 PM

Hey guys it looks like we're good to go unless it rains later today.
Is anyone else interested in running there car tonight? Looks like a great turn out.

6 October 2010 - Wednesday Night
1. BMW86
2. BBK
3. DontAsk
4. TimMc
5. Caduceus (meeting at Willowbank)
6. Orlin
7.
8.

Meeting point - Calamvale Hotel Carpark at 4:30pm Wednesday 6th October 2010. We will wait 15 minutes and depart at 4:45pm sharp. Cruise into Willowbank together and aim for 5:30pm arrival.

Orlin · 10-05-2010, 08:45 PM

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Brisbane Forecast
Issued at 11:10 am EST on Wednesday 6 October 2010

Warning Summary
Nil.

Forecast for Wednesday
A possible afternoon shower or two developing. Light to moderate SW to SE winds.

Hopefully it holds out for us!

Orlin aka Cameraman is good to go.

BMW86 · 10-05-2010, 09:48 PM

I hope so too Matt. I'm really keen to go tonight.

BMW86 · 10-05-2010, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BBK

PS- Vin, on the other hand if you are interested and have time, I would be keen to go you halves in a batch of race fuel if you can get some? There are a few places around Slacks Creek that are distributors. APC at Underwood do mayb be able to sell some.

Hey Richard, sorry I forgot to get back to you on on this. It's probably too hard to organise today but we'll keep this in mind for our next run.

Also, do you know if it's safe for our cars to switch between high octane race fuel and pump fuel?

BBK · 10-05-2010, 10:52 PM

Not sure if it's safe... other 135 owners have done it so I assume it's not 'that' bad to do it.

dontask · 10-05-2010, 11:51 PM

I'll meet you at Willowbank guys so been running late all day. I had a flat tyre today, so spent half a day getting new tyres....

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micha3l Lieutenant 26 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	If it does rain Ill definitely go to the next one Only day I couldnt go is the one everyone else can!
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QSH17Z Private First Class 9 Rep 157 Posts Drives: F06 640d Gran Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	I'm not too sure if I'll be going to this as I have a kind of defective third brake light lense now! I will be using the boot before Wednesday and wouldn't be surprised to see it fall out or fail and I can't get it replaced beforehand. I'm sure the scrutineers wouldn't be too happy about it either still hanging on by a thread, fallen off completely or even if it fell off onto the track! Maybe it needs a bit of tape for a real quality job If I did manage to make it I'd need to borrow a helmet from someone too pretty please Anyone know what their policy is on taking your own drinks in to the venue? Just thinking about bringing along some cool refreshments for everyone while waiting in the queue...non alcoholic of course! Wish we all knew how this weather will pan out for Wednesday! __________________ Imola Red II / M Sport / Alcantara / Gloss Black Grilles
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Ian S Private 5 Rep 74 Posts Drives: 330ci, E30 328i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Willowbank will post on their website if it is cancelled on Wednesday morning. There's hardly any scrutineering done on Wednesday nights, just get some race tape to hold it in. __________________ .. E46 330ci (street hack)........ BumbleE30 M52 2.8i (track rat)
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Caduceus First Lieutenant 342 Rep 396 Posts Drives: 2008 135 (sold), 2017 M2 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Weather I'll need to make my decision by Tuesday afternoon because I will swap my wheels that night if it's still on. It's not looking good at the moment. The next Wednesday night sessions are 13th and 27th October.
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BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Is everyone using regular pump fuel tomorrow night and should I fill up completely? I use Shell V-Power 98RON but would love some race fuel
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10-04-2010, 06:26 PM	#98
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Hahaha, Vin I have been doing a little looking around for some MS109... but think I might just use an octane booster to control any knocking for the first time out. Don't fill up completely, unnecessary weight! I'm going to put in around half tank, maybe a bit less.
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Calamvale Hotel at 4:30 is it? Should be OK. Public bar or Ladies lounge? Who's buying the first jug? If late I'll bypass and keep going along Compton Rd. Current Wed forecast... Fine in the morning then isolated afternoon showers and possible isolated thunderstorms developing over inland parts. Last edited by TimMc; 10-05-2010 at 04:21 AM..
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Vin, yeah I knew about the issues with the booster, but I am only intending on using it the once for the strip. I 'may' have a run using map7 so figured it would be safer doing that. PS- Vin, on the other hand if you are interested and have time, I would be keen to go you halves in a batch of race fuel if you can get some? There are a few places around Slacks Creek that are distributors. APC at Underwood do mayb be able to sell some.
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10-05-2010, 08:25 PM	#105
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Hey guys it looks like we're good to go unless it rains later today. Is anyone else interested in running there car tonight? Looks like a great turn out. 6 October 2010 - Wednesday Night 1. BMW86 2. BBK 3. DontAsk 4. TimMc 5. Caduceus (meeting at Willowbank) 6. Orlin 7. 8. Meeting point - Calamvale Hotel Carpark at 4:30pm Wednesday 6th October 2010. We will wait 15 minutes and depart at 4:45pm sharp. Cruise into Willowbank together and aim for 5:30pm arrival.
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Orlin Major 44 Rep 1,359 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (1)	Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland Brisbane Forecast Issued at 11:10 am EST on Wednesday 6 October 2010 Warning Summary Nil. Forecast for Wednesday A possible afternoon shower or two developing. Light to moderate SW to SE winds. Hopefully it holds out for us! Orlin aka Cameraman is good to go.
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10-05-2010, 09:48 PM	#107
BMW86 Major General 398 Rep 9,156 Posts Drives: RS3 Sedan / Macan S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I hope so too Matt. I'm really keen to go tonight.
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BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Not sure if it's safe... other 135 owners have done it so I assume it's not 'that' bad to do it.
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dontask Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 286 Posts Drives: White BMW 135i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (1)	I'll meet you at Willowbank guys so been running late all day. I had a flat tyre today, so spent half a day getting new tyres.... __________________ Modded 135i RHD Bumblebee
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