Whoop Ass Wednesday - NOW ON 22 FEB '06

[JustCallMeOrlando]

I plan to get there early, Kwinana Freeway roadworks notwithstanding.

[Stomps]

yeah my problem was very similar, i had 4 runs, 3 times it bogged down hard and the last time was just wheelspin all through 1st..

today (if we go) is gonna be all about trying to figure out a good launch coz my car is having intermittent boost issues, which will probably make sure i cant put a whole run together without issues.. will try to fix it before tonight but it looks bleak..

i know this is embarassing but my previous best is a 15.32.... WTF?? in a car with 300ish hp,WTF?? the car ran faster with an auto box and less hp.. however it did have a terminal speed in excess of 170k's

and just in case ppl say the problem is between the steering wheel and the seat, i had a mate drive it down whois been racing for over 15yrs, and he couldn'd go much faster either..

anyway we will see how it goes tonight.. hopefully better then the above

Stomps

[Stomps]

i will be there shortly after 5, as early as possible..

wanna get in and ready before the crowds come..

anyway, i gotta get off teh net now so i will see yaz all tonight..

Stomps

[JustCallMeOrlando]

I'm still saying the problem was between the seat and the steering wheel. Every car is different, but I'd say even your mate wasn't able to get the best out of your particular car.

As a basis for comparison, my car ran 15.3 both times, with a munted top end (TVIS locked shut) and only a 153kph trap speed.

[Alien]

yer ill prob be there 5-5.30 cool, i just dont wanna be the first im not the best representative haha

[GeneSPIDA]

Yes, the early weather reports weren't good, but seems that they're making it sound less likely for thunderstorms as the day gets older - so fingers crossed.

Sounds like 4:30ish will be crunch time. So, if it's still on between then and 5, I'll be heading down.

Andrew from work isn't coming Damo.

Gene

[Stomps]

there are currently some thundery showers north near moora and south east near narrogin, ther is also some cloud coming in around 200km west of perth.. should miss us to the north though... thats what the dude at the weather bureau told me anyway.. no news on the motorplex website so far, so it looks good at the moment..

also it appears that my boost problems have been sorted.. loose wire on the fuel cut defender..

lets hope the weather stays away

Stomps

[WA_TRD_83]

Luckily my desk at work has window views.. so I've been looking at the weather all day!.. and its progresively been getting better!

Hopefully we are in luck and its a good night down at the 'plex.

I will call the 'plex just before I finish work and make sure its still on.. other than them caning it - I'll be there!

I'll see if my mk2 celica can beat Ross's previous mk2 times of 19sec's..
oooo yeah - fear the 80's power!!

Cheers
Damo
TRD 83

[Stomps]

here it is, the announcment you have all been waiting for.....

ITS ON!!!!!!!!!!!

i just spoke to Sarah at the motorplex, and its official.... its on....


booyah

Stomps

[WA_TRD_83]

here it is, the announcment you have all been waiting for.....

ITS ON!!!!!!!!!!!

i just spoke to Sarah at the motorplex, and its official.... its on....


booyah

Stomps

And I just spoke to Sharon at the 'plex ... weather is all good in Kwinana!
and confirmed Old Skool Toys has a lane booked.

Cheers guys! - See ya soon!

Damo
TRD 83
OST Event Organiser

[Alien]

omfgn its so hot ima do the strip with my fkin aircon on :S

[JZA70 R]

See you guys down there, lets hope it doesn't rain once the action is on.

[Alien]

turned out to be a pretty good night, omgn my cars slow but it was fun. grats matty on 12 sec pass, was awesome.... must do again once my car is faster

[_ShadowZ]

pulled a 14.369 best for the night. BAH! need more traction.

[JZA70 R]

Awesome night!... good to see everyone again and witness some awesome machines.

Congrats to Matty piloting the wildsupra to a 12.80 @ 108mph with a 1.8 sec 60 footer...
and also Adam in the DRIFTME JZ20 sending the soarer on a 13.1 second maiden voyage.

I got some KILLER footage of these runs so expect to see some of it this week.

Cheers guys.