QR sprints 2011

[mrbigport]

I got to 65.7 on street tyres then jumped to 62.9 in my first 3 sessions on A048's...and it was a messy lap at that, the car prolly had another .3 to .5 in it, with a bit of practice and getting more accustomed to the semi slicks.
now the car is a bit more left/right balanced and 10-15kg lighter I should be able to find a bit more from it.

I ditched the factory fuel tank and went with a small 15lt cell just in front of the diff on the passenger side to balance things out and keep all the weight low and within the wheelbase.

[mrbigport]

Out of interest....is anyone thinking bout coming up to watch tomorrow??
just wondering if i should be keeping an eye out for anyone?

[mrbigport]

Just an update guys.

saturday was awesome, with only 13 entrants there was tons of track time and next to no traffic to contend with, plus passenger runs at the end.
open sprints are running on the clubman track this year, and street sprints are running on the sprint track. since I was in open I had to get used to running the clubman layout which was a good challenge and led to a few big sideways moments but nothing that couldnt be gathered up.
the latest changes to the car seem to be coming along quite well and I can almost take turn one without lifting so the grip level is definitely there.

If anyone has some JDM ae86 calipers shoot me a PM, I have tons of brakes but i'm a little worried that when i go turbo they'll get cooked pretty quick

[timbo]

so are you only doing open sprints? there is a street sprint on the 12/2 which i would like to make.

wouldn't you be better off going rx7 brakes? they're around the same price as JDM calipers.

[mrbigport]

I could technically run in the street sprints if i wanted to, and I might hit it up for a few rounds for some fun when i get the turbo setup running just to go and scare a few of the v8 commodore and falcon boys lol
If your gonna be there on the 12th let me know, i might trip up n come for a watch and give ya a hand if you need it

[timbo]

will do mate, this is all pending on the car being ready and back from the smash repairs.

[mrbigport]

just remember that you have to have your entry in by 6pm the sunday arvo before the event, otherwise its a $100 late entry fee to enter on the day... (ouch!!)

[mrbigport]

Timbo,

are you going racing on saturday??

[timbo]

no go mate... car is still being repaired. will try for beginning of march though.

[Funkdoc]

Hey people... been a while since i posted... I used to drive a pretty quick rego'd sprinter at QR a few years back.
Just lettin you guys know, i'll be attending all the Street Sprints this season, except for the one at Lakseside in March.
and i'm not driving a AE86... i'll be driving a white S15. Come say hello if u see me..~! Would love to see some AE86's around..~!