Well done trev
Congrats on the second in class.
It's a good feeling when you achieve good results and to even beat your personal
best time at the track is enough for me.
Peter
"Pooley, Trevor" wrote:
> Ozdat Listers,
>
> I have just checked out the results from last weekends MSCA sprint at
> winton. I had a fastest lap of 1min 49sec. Looks like I have run second
> fastest in class (under 2ltr) still unofficial. Just behind a serious alfa
> sud. I have even knocked off a mini that I have been chasing all year. I'm
> real happy.
>
> It was a shit day for me as I had problems with a stuffed coil or dissy and
> the car would not rev past about 4 grand. After checking out the fuel
> system, thinking the fault was there we changed the ignition and yee har. In
> my final three laps I set my quickest time of the day and I think I can do
> better as I was unacustomed to the car running fast and was missing the
> apexes on some of the corners.
>
> The final round is out a calder on the 12 of Nov and I will be trying to end
> the season on a high with my first win. Like Brad I would like to plug
> Errols business Datrats, go there for all your modification needs.
> http://203.33.35.34/ I would also like to thank Errol and all the other
> listers for there advice this year.
>
> Cheers and thanks everyone
> Trev
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Peter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Sunday, 17 September 2000 21:42
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: MSCA Winton sprint 8/10/00
>
> Trev
> you can pick it up anytime as I won't be using it until later in the year
> when I
> go to Philip Island.
> Where abouts are you, or ring me on 0418 314 872
>
> Peter
>
> "Pooley, Trevor" wrote:
>
> > Pete,
> >
> > Jaw drops. Serious! Holy Sh,, yer I'll give it a try. When can I pick it
> up?
> > I'll bring the entry form for Sandown when I come over. Can I provide some
> > sponsorship space in return?
> >
> > Thanks heaps
> > Trev
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Peter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Thursday, 14 September 2000 22:54
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
> >
> > Trev
> > It's your lucky day, I can lend you a 4.4 Locked R180 if you like
> > Peter
> >
> > "Pooley, Trevor" wrote:
> >
> > > Richard,
> > >
> > > I would love a better diff but have only $100 to spend on parts between
> > now
> > > and 7&8/10/00 where I will be racing at Winton. That said if anyone can
> > > lend, hire or sell me a 4.? open, LSD or locked diff for that much I
> will
> > be
> > > willing to have a go. I can even provide some space for sponsorship if
> > > required!
> > >
> > > Regards
> > > Trev
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Richard Clough [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Monday, 11 September 2000 18:32
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
> > >
> > > Trevor
> > >
> > > On your current specs it looks like a simple diff swap to a 4.1 or 4.6
> LSD
> > > would give you at least that time saving (probably more) without any
> > engine
> > > mods.
> > >
> > > Many years ago I gained 3 seconds at Lakeland Hillclimb, Victoria (57 to
> > > 54sec) simply by putting in a (very good) LSD with the same ratio.
> > (3.55:1
> > > in an LJ XU1 Torana). My usual class competitors couldn't believe the
> > > engine/tyres/suspension were untouched from my previous events runs.
> > >
> > > Peter Brock (remember him?) ran an HDT XU1 the same day and did a 51
> > > something, so there's an idea how much more you can get with better
> > > engine/transmission ratios/tyres/suspension tuning and driver skill.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Pooley, Trevor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Monday, 11 September 2000 10:33 AM
> > > Subject: RE: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
> > >
> > > > Pete,
> > > >
> > > > FYI 39.65 sec, thats with a r160 3.7 open, 240k 5 speed, L20B twin 45s
> > > (80kw
> > > > at the back), 240K front struts and road tyres. Next year I want to
> take
> > 2
> > > > sec off that by installing a more appropriate diff, headwork and some
> > > better
> > > > brakes and suspension. The only thing holding me back is time and
> money.
> > > >
> > > > Will you be running the vic state round at Mt Leura? I might come and
> > > watch.
> > > > Where is Mt Leura? Have you recovered from Rob Roy? I hope you beat
> Rob
> > > fron
> > > > Nth Ring auto parts.
> > > >
> > > > It was beaten late
> > > > > in the day by a lightweight racing version of an Austin Healy Sprite
> > > > > (36.25sec). This was Owen Crombie's car.
> > > >
> > > > Trev
> > > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: Peter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > > Sent: Friday, 8 September 2000 23:16
> > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > Subject: Re: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > thats not bad trev,
> > > > my quickest time at morwell is a 36.19 (in official Practise) and
> 36.53
> > on
> > > > aa
> > > > official run.
> > > > Peter
> > > >
> > > > "Pooley, Trevor" wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Mick,
> > > > >
> > > > > Is Pittsworth a hilclimb?
> > > > >
> > > > > I had a successfull day down at Morwell hillclimb on sunday. My best
> > > time
> > > > at
> > > > > Morwell is now 39.65sec, previously my best was 42.9sec. A Nissan
> GTiR
> > > > > nearly got the quickest time of the day with a 36.53sec. It was
> beaten
> > > > late
> > > > > in the day by a lightweight racing version of an Austin Healy Sprite
> > > > > (36.25sec).
> > > > >
> > > > > Trev
> > > > >
> > > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > > From: Mick Ralph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > > > Sent: Wednesday, 6 September 2000 18:47
> > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > > > Subject: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
> > > > >
> > > > > Short Story
> > > > > Great weekend... and a Nissan won outright!!!
> > > > > Long Story
> > > > > It took me until Sunday afternoon to get the car stable enough under
> > > > brakes
> > > > > to be able to get stuck in properly.. And theres some mighty fast
> cars
> > > out
> > > > > there.. Mark Edwards' 1200 ute was very quick @ 47.46. Craig
> Allen's
> > > 1200
> > > > > coupe was also very fast and won his div @45.05 Rod Grays 1200 coupe
> > did
> > > a
> > > > > 44.27 to come third in a large "unregistered 2501cc - 5000cc div".
> Jon
> > > > > Siddins 240Z was mighty fast at 43.96 but just shaded by an impreza
> at
> > > > > 43.87. The Escort which won my div ran 45.26. Overall fastest was a
> > real
> > > > > dogfight between a very expensive mid-mounted chev V8 Honda Prelude
> > and
> > > > the
> > > > > Derek Pingel Nissan GTR V Spec Coupe. The Nissan was really quiet
> and
> > > > looked
> > > > > stock.. Man was it FAST!!! Fastest lap 41.35 - the Honda managed
> > 42.06
> > > > > As for the yellow peril... The major objective of not bending it was
> > > > > achieved !!
> > > > > It took me ages to get tyre pressure and brake bias sorted out. Each
> > run
> > > > is
> > > > > less than a minute- 8 runs in total for the weekend.. means u must
> > have
> > > > the
> > > > > car sorted before u get there.. I had trouble heating up the brakes,
> > > tyres
> > > > > and motor.. Softer brake pads would be the go.. I also dropped my
> tyre
> > > > > pressures nearly 10psi on the saturday cos it was quite cold....
> from
> > > > 32/30
> > > > > to 23/24..Bias was totally to the rear and, at one turn on the
> balance
> > > bar
> > > > > per race, it took me a few runs to dial it in. Also first gear was
> > > useless
> > > > > off the line and i took off in 2nd all weekend -and still had
> traction
> > > > > problems!! My times were 53.91, 53.70, 53.97, 53.94, 53.47, 52.11
> and
> > > > > 51.92.. The Escort who won the div was an immaculate 'mexico' with a
> > > motor
> > > > > that sounded so sweet and it flew..His speed on the straight was
> > 123kmh
> > > > > compared to my paltry 102kmh.. This was timed by the cops - in an 80
> > > > zone...
> > > > > I have no idea how I can make up 6.5 secs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> > > > > It was a great weekend and Nissan won!!!!
> > > > > cheers
> > > > > Mick
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
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