Couple of Starions at Autocross

Display your ride and post power figures, dyno runs, drag and circuit times.
RiceThief
my mangina paid for my staz
Posts: 2129
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2004 1:23 pm
Location: Brisbane

Couple of Starions at Autocross

Post by RiceThief »

We went to IWMAC autocross today, only just got one there on time as it was in the middle of getting painted. Forgot the memory card so didnt get a chance to take any action shots.


Image

Image

Image

Image
Starions are a disease, the only cure is poverty.

Project Grand Sport Racing Five
OLD FART
Austarion Occupant
Posts: 3448
Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:34 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by OLD FART »

The track has been rebuilt over the break and app 30 big ones spent with a completely new type of surface and it was smooth as .
Bao & Jay the Sarge were entered and I was dissapointed not competing but tried to give Jay some tips to go faster thru the sweeper .Jay did my coaching help any ???????????
I've had mine since 03 07 92
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
User avatar
panda
Enthusiast
Posts: 680
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:56 pm
Location: Mount Gambier, South Australia

Post by panda »

Running street tyres on dirt track auto-cross :shock: or is there black stuff on the track surface ? Down here we only run on dedicated rally tyres.
Dreams have no limits.

1982 JA - Ex Enthuzed
1982 JA - For Sale - pending
1983 JA - Ex Auto-cross car - being parted out
1983 JA - Being parted out
1984 JA - Rolling shell - For Sale
1985 JB - Rally car project
1985 JB - Autocross car
1985 JB - Week-end cruiser
OLD FART
Austarion Occupant
Posts: 3448
Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:34 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by OLD FART »

panda wrote:Running street tyres on dirt track auto-cross :shock: or is there black stuff on the track surface ? Down here we only run on dedicated rally tyres.
NO rally tyres allowed under any circumstances no matter what car you bring as they rip up the track as this is a purpose built track not some farmers grass paddock.
All the serious competitors use semi slicks
I've had mine since 03 07 92
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
RiceThief
my mangina paid for my staz
Posts: 2129
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2004 1:23 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by RiceThief »

Oldie - Jay did almost identical times to what I did last dirt sprint when it was my first time. We're looking foward to the dirt sprint in two weeks though.

panda - theres no black stuff on the track but it is compacted and is a hard surface.
Starions are a disease, the only cure is poverty.

Project Grand Sport Racing Five
User avatar
panda
Enthusiast
Posts: 680
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:56 pm
Location: Mount Gambier, South Australia

Post by panda »

Our track is certainly no "Farmers paddock". 2km of purpose built track comprising mainly compacted limestone & clay with the usual mud & puddles with some jumps. All great fun. Check out more at www.seacsa.com
Dreams have no limits.

1982 JA - Ex Enthuzed
1982 JA - For Sale - pending
1983 JA - Ex Auto-cross car - being parted out
1983 JA - Being parted out
1984 JA - Rolling shell - For Sale
1985 JB - Rally car project
1985 JB - Autocross car
1985 JB - Week-end cruiser
OLD FART
Austarion Occupant
Posts: 3448
Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:34 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by OLD FART »

panda wrote:Our track is certainly no "Farmers paddock". 2km of purpose built track comprising mainly compacted limestone & clay with the usual mud & puddles with some jumps. All great fun. Check out more at www.seacsa.com
Panda wasn't trying to upset N E 1 with my "farmers paddock " terminology but merely trying to say that it has had $30,000.00 spent on a total rebuild and it is in fantastic condition with no lumps , jumps or mud puddles
The track is hired out to rally driving ,advanced , defensive etc driving schools etc
It was also hired by the Team Toyota Rally team for Chad Reed to try his hand on 4 wheels in L 8 2008
In years gone by I have driven in events in farmers paddocks
I've had mine since 03 07 92
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
groupAralliart
BATHURST LEGEND 07
Posts: 948
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:46 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by groupAralliart »

i WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A RUN IN MY evo OUT THERE - WHEN IS THE NEXT EVENT ON AND HOW DO YOU GET AN ENTRY?
User avatar
panda
Enthusiast
Posts: 680
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:56 pm
Location: Mount Gambier, South Australia

Post by panda »

Oldie, it takes a lot to upset a panda, & you haven't succeeded. :) :D
Did you check out our website for the details of our track ? Obviously the quickest cars here are Impezas, Evos etc in full rally trim, but plenty of 2WD's not far behind. My Staz is handicapped by the lack of driver ability.
Dreams have no limits.

1982 JA - Ex Enthuzed
1982 JA - For Sale - pending
1983 JA - Ex Auto-cross car - being parted out
1983 JA - Being parted out
1984 JA - Rolling shell - For Sale
1985 JB - Rally car project
1985 JB - Autocross car
1985 JB - Week-end cruiser
OLD FART
Austarion Occupant
Posts: 3448
Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:34 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by OLD FART »

groupAralliart wrote:i WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A RUN IN MY evo OUT THERE - WHEN IS THE NEXT EVENT ON AND HOW DO YOU GET AN ENTRY?
You will have heaps of competition in the 4wd class :D
The class had 1x FOCUS XR5 , 1X MAZDA FAMILA , 1X 09 WRX , 1X FORRESTER GT 4X WRX
You will need 2 b a cams car club member with a cams & civil icence , and a insurance extension as well as a helmet,long sleeves & pants
You can phone the club president John Connell 4 more info on 54672434 ah
I've had mine since 03 07 92
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
WidebodyWoody
Woodwide
Posts: 3133
Joined: Thu Jan 08, 2004 6:24 pm
Location: Gold Coast
Contact:

Post by WidebodyWoody »

Yeah I can't wait for my car to be done so I can join in :D
RiceThief
my mangina paid for my staz
Posts: 2129
Joined: Thu Jan 15, 2004 1:23 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by RiceThief »

Groupa - next event is on the 15th of March, so only two weeks away. As oldie stated, get in contact with the club president and join the club, then you need to get your cams license which is done through the club too.

http://www.iwmac.org.au/node/1, look at the how to start on the left menu bar for the things you need, ie the extension letter, fire extinguisher, secondary bonnet latch, and the right clothing. Also you dont need a civil license (ie drivers license) for the racing but obviously if you are driving there you will.
panda wrote:My Staz is handicapped by the lack of driver ability.
Must be a common starion issue as jay and myself have the same problem :D
Starions are a disease, the only cure is poverty.

Project Grand Sport Racing Five
groupAralliart
BATHURST LEGEND 07
Posts: 948
Joined: Sun Feb 18, 2007 4:46 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by groupAralliart »

I have just booked a weekend away with the wife and guess which bloody weekend it is! oh well maybe the one after the March date.
User avatar
thrash
Austarion Occupant
Posts: 3028
Joined: Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:09 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia

Post by thrash »

oldie.. r u tryin 2 practice ur sms skillzzz?? LOL
quest wrote:
WANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lol
OLD FART
Austarion Occupant
Posts: 3448
Joined: Sun Jun 19, 2005 1:34 pm
Location: Brisbane

Post by OLD FART »

thrash wrote:oldie.. r u tryin 2 practice ur sms skillzzz?? LOL
Better L8 than never
Panda when you get to my age it seems everybody's younger
Looks like you've got a G R 8 track and club .Pity it's so far away as I would luv 2 do a few laps :( :beer
I've had mine since 03 07 92
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
Post Reply

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 12 guests