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I will be there, not doing the regularity though. Will have extra pop rivets holding in my Perspex (maybe some vibration noise from that). Will have a new diff, but would also love to have a sequential - see how finances travel. I went under 2.40 in the sighting laps so to hold back would be a injustice. Thinking I should be able to get to about 2.25 - 2.26 Don't know why you are still bothering with that auto Richard - seems that you could have installed a sequential by now if your paying for all this tuner help.

Long time since update on here. Car has been going fine, driver slowly getting better. What initially was a $10000 build has turned horribly worse. Painted the car, finally have a car I like the look of. Everyone always tells you to do things once, people probably should listen to these wise words. OK So I have struggled with handling for a long time, spent near $5K doing things twice, then finally spent another $3k and put some Red series MCA coliovers. Difference was amazing, spring rates dropped by almost 50% and handles heaps better. That was money well spent. Replaced my front brakes with a set of AP's, and 365mm rotor. Much more confidence in my brakes, Replaced my 200000km old LS1 with a L98 LS chev motor, rebuilt it prior to install, running a 250's cam and a bit over 11-1 compression, with Higgins cnc heads all still with my drysump. Removed my power steering pump, I now run a electric power steering pump from astra. Electric water pump also fitted at same time. So after blowing a pinion gear in qualifying at Bathurst Challenge event it was decided that I need to fix my diff rather than repair it. I also suffered with high speed vibrations. Being that I am surrounded by old school muscle people we have gone with a independent 9 inch. This is giving me nightmares. To find anyone willing to step outside of the square is a hard thing. Over the time of this car I have snapped 2 stub axles and one CV shaft, I have discovered that sending 600 hp to a Datsun diff is always gonna be difficult, no burnouts, no drag racing starts, just have to baby it.

Nice how its just a quick mention of diff, there are a few people here that have changed rear ends. Everyone seems on a different route though. After breaking a pinion at Bathurst I also felt the urge to change. Only my route is via a independent 9 inch. Just cut a big hole through the centre of my car. I have four R200's in my shed - hopefully I will only ever need one 9 inch. And we wont talk about costs either !!

Long time no show, also went to Bathurst but did the sprint. One hell of a track! Although in my backyard, I have never completed the whole circuit or used hot tyres there. Was in group A with some nasty cars, but also a hell of a lot of cars/ drivers that didn't know the track. After first session I managed a 2.36 but had issues on straights, above 200km/h. At these speeds the whole car began vibrating badly like I had a uni joint on the way out. Second session 2 laps in and went back to third and blew half of my pinion gear away in the diff. (was 3.9 LSD) Being home was only 25mins away I jumped in my car and drove home to pick up my old trusty CIG locked 3.7 diff. Upon returning to track my ates had already pulled my old diff out so re-installed and only cost myself one session. Next session, vibration still there, time 2.36. Vibration worrying me to try to go faster. Last session for the day, 2.34. Bad vibration still but pushed a little harder with no adverse results. Noticed after day had finished that my chin on my front spoiler was trying to part with spoiler. Maybe that was my vibration? Repaired that night. Friday morning - first session. Damn still vibrating. 2.34-2.35 Second session - removed guerney lip from top of my ducktail thinking this may have been making the wind wrong. Vibration not so intense but still there. 2.33 Last session - time to go! Finally figured that my vibration magically vanished over 250km/h. Recorded 259km/h on my timer. 230 on mountain straight. did two consecutive laps at 2.29, second lap actually slowed and moved aside for skaifey in that BMW. By this stage my gearbox was terrible to deal with, would only downshift to 3rd at low revs and even the down to 4th at end of mountain straight and conrod could be terrible. Ultimately I reckon with another 10 laps and a gearbox I would have been 2.26-27. Now I watch this video and think its real lazy and slow, but trust me, in that seat it is scary as all hell.

I search everywhere and find nothing. Peter thank you. Reckon I might have a crack at making that one work unless someone comes up with a direct fit. Thanks again

How has one, did you get it in Australia and to be real painful - how wide is it where it attaches to hatch. Think my custom beaver tail is to high and hurting me above 200. Whole car seems to start to lift. Have a big front spoiler so its not naturally getting under the front. Sent numerous emails to the states but no response. Want it for a 280zx - there lies the problem! Any help would be appreciated Phil

I ended up with my cross weight spot on, front to rear at 50% but I was heavy 20 kg front and 20 kg rear on drivers side. Im 80kg. Wasn't happy to pre load perches any further. Tried to keep them within 10mm of each other. Oh and took me most of a day of mucking around.

Ha beat you all, I have 50mm in front and rear. Studs replaced with 3.5 inch long ARP 1/2 inch studs. Spacer then uses another set of 3.5 inch studs to hold wheel. I run a 285 tyre and haven't broken any due to normal racing. Dump the clutch and you break shit. LS1 track car (or sports sedan as some say - but without the budget)

My water allergy was full blown today. Had a run on the long track this afternoon though, man I got know idea on that first right sweeper. Too slow every time, but still safe. And that braking zone into the first corner felt terrible, after watching so many cars spin there I really didn't want to become one of those statistics. Hoping for dry weather.

ALL EVENTS NOW AT “one LOCATION” – MORGAN PARK RACEWAY ***IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ENTRANTS*** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ENTRANTS*** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ENTRANTS*** IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ENTRANTS*** To all Entrants to NDN2015 – here is your final detail for NDN2015, Easter in Warwick here we come…. Within this pack you will find attached: 1) Addendum to General Supplementary Regulations & Further Regulations. 2) Guide to GETTING AROUND WARWICK – this includes Maps and a Directional Signage Plan for Morgan Park Raceway for both SHOW N SHINE & MOTORSPORTS Entrants. This clearly states that once you arrive at the Main Gate to the Track Paddock – “Show N Shine & Car Display to the LEFT” – “Motorsports to the RIGHT”. 3) SHOW N SHINE JUDGING FOR CARS ENTERED IN ON TRACK EVENTS [incl. RACE CARS CLASS] – we know that you may need to be in 2 places at once – you may be on the track, while the show n shine judging takes place on Saturday. The choice will be yours: OPTION A: KEEP ON RACING and we will judge your entry in your pit garage– Don’t Worry we will find you. It will be treated as a WORKING RACE Car and “brake dust on wheels” or “bugs on windscreens” will be given bonus points. OPTION B: STOP RACING for Saturday MORNING and PARK YOUR CAR IN THE SHOW Display area and it will be judged @ 10.00am, and you will be able to re-join the Track events around 12.00am. 4) REGULARITY TRAILS – please note the attached notes for Timing, Points & General Information. Please get to read the attached as this will be important for us to process registration quickly and get you organised and ready for a great weekend… When you arrive at the track: 1) Park up in the designated areas – follow the signs. If you have a PIT GARAGE and want to PIT with your mates PLEASE ENTER TOGETHER or at least select your Garage and “SAVE” the ones either side for your friends – NOT ALL GARAGES HAS BEEN BOOKED SO there is plenty of room. For entrants who don’t have a Pit Garage park up on the grass area alongside the garages. 2) For Show N Shine park up where directed. 3) PROCEED TO EVENT REGISTRATION 4) For Motorsports then proceed to Scrutineering – THEN RACE NUMBERS & Timing Transponders – then PRACTICE. [Drivers Briefing 8.00am – if your arrive after this time it will be repeated prior to the commencement of any On Track Events] 5) PLEASE BE AWARE OF ANY “ATTENTION THE PADDOCK” Grid Marshall Announcements So, have fun, please organise yourself so you know where you need to be. If you are not sure please “park safely” in the designated areas, and go to the respective registration desks and “ask”, we are all here to help you enjoy this NDN 2015 event. Look forward to meeting you all next weekend… Kind Regards, Annette Truscott NDN2015 Event Secretary  MORGAN PARK CAFÉ WILL BE CLOSED ALL WEEKEND , FOOD VENDORS WILL BE ON SITE.  THERE ARE NO EFTPOS/CREDIT CARD FACILITIES AT THE TRACK- “CASH ONLY”. Stewards of the Meeting: Chief Steward Cyril Brown nd Steward Kevin Hunter 2 The organiser reserves the right to refuse any entry in accordance with NCR 83 and to cancel the meeting if, in its opinion, insufficient entries are received. The organiser reserves the right to cancel, postpone or abandon the event in accordance with NCR 59. Entrants requiring L2 single event licenses and Temporary Club Membership are go to assigned desk in Secretary’s office, before document checking. Please have correct money as no credit facility is available. (as per supregs) CASH ONLY Remember, if your vehicle is currently Queensland road registered you require a Compulsory Third Party Insurance extension for the day/s from your Insurer. YOU WILL NOT be allowed to compete without this paperwork. Important: - All Groups will be called over the intercom, please make sure all drivers line up on the dummy Grid area while the previous group is still running on the track. Timing will be by My Laps. A Transponder and Bracket will be supplied to each driver. A $100 cash deposit will be required by all drivers when collecting their My Laps Electronic Timing Transponder. This deposit will be refunded when the Transponder and bracket is returned at the end of the day. Transponders will available from the timing office, first floor Control Tower. Racing Numbers are listed and drivers will be supplied with this number by the organiser. Numbers are to be positioned at the top left corner of the windscreen for vehicles with Windscreens. The numbers must be clearly visible to the timekeepers. Scrutiny: Go Pros / Cameras both external and internal are to be fitted to the Chief Scrutineers satisfaction on presentation at scrutiny. It is his word that controls the fitting. Tyres: Tyre warming in any form is not permitted during the event. Regularity: Refer to notes for Regularity competitors to which will be given at documentation Please make sure you receive a copy. Sprints: Drivers will be grouped as listed in the Programme from Group 1 onwards in numerical order. Groups will consist of 8 cars. There will be one warm up lap, 3 run laps and 1 cool down lap. Bent sprints: Drivers to line up as per programme list (in Secretaries office), There will be one site run first time only after which 2 runs. THURSDAY 2ND APRIL, 2015: The circuit will be open from 1.00pm to set up camping and car garages only No practice is available on Thursday FRIDAY 3RD APRIL 7.00am to 3.00pm Scrutiny 7.00am to 3.00pm Registration and Document Check All documents to be checked at Secretaries Office before scrutiny as per sup regs. 7.45 am Officials Briefing 8.00am Compulsory Drivers Briefing and sign on at Grandstand. 8.30am -11.30 Practice Please check group listing in Secretary’s office after practice for any changes in group listings Progressive grids will be based on time not position. 1.00pm to approx. 4.00pm - One Round of Events. Bent Sprint Super sprint Regularity 4.15pm – 6.00pm Welcome BBQ & Drinks in front of Morgan Park Cafe SHOW N SHINE FRIDAY 3RD APRIL Note: Change of Venue Show N Shine- now to be held at Morgan Park Raceway near the Morgan Park Café Registration 8.00 to 4.00 pm - Registration Desk in front of Morgan Park Café - follow signs. SATURDAY 4TH APRIL, 2015 Please note Entrants requiring scrutiny and document checking Saturday, please notify Paul Clemens by email. 7.00-9.00 am Scrutiny 7.00-9.00am Document Check 7.45am Officials Briefing 8.00am - Compulsory Drivers Briefing and sign on at Grandstand Sessions will go in order of 1. Bent sprint 2. 1 Check Secretaries Office for running order and groups. SHOW N SHINE SATURDAY 4TH APRIL Judging 10.am to 3.00pm SUNDAY 5TH APRIL, 2015 8.00am Compulsory Drivers briefing at Grandstand Saturday Programme repeated. For Bent sprint, Super sprint and Regularity NAVIGATION RUN SUNDAY 5TH APRIL 10.00- 3.00pm Assemble in front of Morgan Park Café 9.45am PARADE LAP Parade Lap for all entrants both On Track Entrants and Show N Shine at completion of competition. Please be ready to go as announced by Pit Marshall. Passengers will be allowed to participate in the parade lap .all passengers need to sign a Passenger Disclaimer form available from the Secretaries Office prior to the parade lap. Presentation Dinner: Warwick Golf Club, Hawker Rd, Warwick 6.30 pm – 9.00pm Pre-dinner drinks and nibbles Dinner 7.00pm Trophies will be presented throughout the evening

If I could cut and paste it I would. Show and shine at the track now.

How do you think I feel owning a Tyrepower store and the one race they heavily sponsor is Tasmania. Real smart to sponsor something that doesn't get any coverage. Total idiots!

Is there actually anyone going from here. Because it looks as though I am getting a hell of a lot of tracktime to myself by the lack of chatter. Lets hope the real warriors are on the track and not their keyboards. I personally have been prepping for this for ages. I have a shiny new sprayjob, it even looks like a racecar now. Going by the sup regs emailed on Sunday, the show and shine is now at Morgan Park .

Booked. Accomodation also booked, car dropped to spray painters 2 days ago. Need to organise fresh rubber. Hopefully this epic journey will be better than the last one I tried to do 4 years ago.

The hillclimb was cancelled as the track still hasn't been repaired after Bathurst (supposed to happen this week). The subbed in a Flying 5th late. 227km/h is actually the average speed through the timing beacons. If you look close, just before the peak there was some cones - then after the peak there was another set. And if you can decipher it, it was 6800-6900rpm in 5th. The supersprint runs are slow. I have a trophy from a run that I did which was 3 seconds faster from the old red girl. Only had 3 runs, first one I didn't even pull out of 4th as it was more about checking the car against the run. 2 and 3 on vid. The 1st run on vid I am pretty sure the local news crew was filming me at the start, so I had to show off a little. I didn't have a serious run, where I tried to take off easier, hold it flat through the kink, ease it out of the chase and murrays. I see at least 2.5 secs in them vids.