Winton 6 hour 23-24 oct 2010

[RA40-Rossco]

its ok, my list isent far behind yours

[Silly Rabbit]

.......weren't we all supposed to be ready 2 months ago and now just be polishing chrome and checking tyres pressures?? ...shit I can't talk.

[GeneSPIDA]

I assume if I leave Melbourne around lunch time, and get to Winton around 3pm, I should head to the track to catch people preparing/practising?

[twentyEight]

Gene, you're flying in I take it?

I live near the airport and could meet you so that you have a car or 3 to follow.

If you're arriving earlier and staying in the city Thurs night, the road you would take heading to Winton on Fri goes right past my place, so still easy to find a spot to meet.

I will be leaving closer to 1:30 though.

Anyone else, want to meet at the Shell at Kalkallo (Donnybrook Rd) at 2pm?

[SilverRA23]

That works for me better than Ian's place... sorry Ian!!

I think if you arrive at 3pm you won't find many of us there yet Gene...

[ian]

i thought that this might be a handy check list before you load up this is a copy of the scrutineers list

RDA Alfa 6hr Relay
Car Number/s
23-24 Oct 2010
EXTERIOR
1
BRAKE LIGHTS – Working & Lenses Clean.
2
BOOT – Free of Removable Items.
3
WHEELS – Check Nuts & Ask Entrant to Check Tension.
4
TYRES
“R”rated tyres on steel rims are prohibited. – Check Condition, Check for Metal Valve Caps.
5
SUSPENSION – Check Ball Joint Wear, Steering Function & Wheel Bearing Tightness.
6
HEADLIGHTS – Protectors or Taped with Clear Tape.
7
WINDSCREEN – Check for Clear Visibility (No Cracks) – Ensure both Front & Rear are Clean.
8
RACE NUMBERS – Displayed per Supp. Regulations.
9
DOORS – Latches Functioning Properly.
10
BLUE TRIANGLE – Showing Location of Battery.
11
CORRECT DISPLAY of Naming and Major Sponsors’ logos
12
Tow Hooks – of suitable strength and with access
INTERIOR
1
SEATS – Firmly Secured.
2
BRAKE PEDAL – Adequate Height and Feel.
3
SEAT BELT – Secure & In Good Condition and within age limits
4
DOOR LATCHES – Work Properly.
5
LOOSE OBJECTS – Ensure there are None.
6
MIRRORS – Secure and Clean (Rear Vision & Wing).
7
FIRE EXTINGUISHER – Must Be AS1841.5
(See #1 below for complete requirement). & Within Age Limit
8
HELMET – Must Be AS1698 & In Good Condition.
9
CAMERA – Must Be secured by two points of attachment and presented at Scrutiny.
#1
Must Be AS1841.5. Must be within Reach of Driver and in Metal Bracket securely attached to vehicle. Five Year Limit on age.
UNDER BONNET
1
LEAKS – Check for Visible Oil, Water, Petrol & Brake Fluid.
2
FITMENT – Ensure Petrol Lines, Wires, Hoses & Filters are Securely fitted.
3
BATTERY – Must Be Secure.
4
ACCELERATOR LINKAGE – Ensure No Binding & Secondary Springs are Fitted to Carburetor Vehicles.
5
BRAKE FLUID – Ensure Level Appropriate.
6
BONNET FASTENINGS – Secondary Method Required, Except When Forward Hinged (Vehicle After 1/1/1973)
SIGNATURE OF SCRUTINEER
Endorse Log Book (if required

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Are you still heading up Saturday Gene?

[GeneSPIDA]

Oooops, forgot to say Saturday in my post

I'll be right, I'm flying in Friday lunchtime and doing things in Melbourne until lunch time Saturday, and then heading up. So, I meant 3pm ish Saturday should be about when I'll get to Winton by my estimation.

Depending on what happens Sunday, I may stay up there Sunday night as well. If not, I'll head back to Melbourne and find some accomodation to check out the "big smoke" some more

Fly out Monday night after catching up with Dad for lunch.

Gene

[Silly Rabbit]

Thanks for the checklist Ian. I was wondering about the fire extinguisher as I got knocked back on having a 2005 at PI but this says 5 year expiry so all good......may just get to Bunnings and get another anyway really........as for seatbelt......it says within age limit but if I have a Willans harness from 1998 are they gonna knock that back over a factory lap sash from 19 dicketty 3???

[ian]

we had a few anxious moments with the club car
after the dyno guy reset the computer it didnt run , shamo bolted on a set of dellortos to get it going for the six hour
the car was only running on two cylinders when it got here
luckily ray and oscar called in to say hello
ray soon discovered that the plug leads were in the wrong order on the diizzy cap
apart from it idling to fast it seems ok
then on top of that shamo's ute shit itself , now he has to find another way to get the club car to winton
i just have to paint the repairs and its almost ready ,then i have to finish mine ,faaaaaaark
once again winton 6 hr has come a week to early

[joey]

Not the ute-erus!
I think i'm ready to go but dont think ill be able to leave early on friday, being such the efficient worker and face of the company () that i am, the boss has hinted that he would like me to stay most of the day. So i'll probably head off to winton around 5 and park the car in the caravan park :\
Anyone have any hook ups as to where i can get trd oil filters? Apparently there are none left in australia.

Also just want to double check, my radiator overflow and catch can are not sealed i.e don't have a lid on them, is this going to be a drama with scrutineering?

[SilverRA23]

Graham they will give you a hard time about your harness I reckon... silly as that is.

Race tape over the catch cans Joey... you want to give them as little to pick on as possible!

[RA40-Rossco]

Not the ute-erus!
I think i'm ready to go but dont think ill be able to leave early on friday, being such the efficient worker and face of the company () that i am, the boss has hinted that he would like me to stay most of the day. So i'll probably head off to winton around 5 and park the car in the caravan park :\
Anyone have any hook ups as to where i can get trd oil filters? Apparently there are none left in australia.

Also just want to double check, my radiator overflow and catch can are not sealed i.e don't have a lid on them, is this going to be a drama with scrutineering?

what part number TRD filter bud - jacobs up here had a sizable selection last time i was in there, can pick some up for you tomorrow if you like (if they have them)

celica should be 99% ready this evening, fuel her up and off for a wheel alignment re-check tomorrow then onto the trailer at lunchtime!

[Alison]

Anyone thinking of taking the West Gate may want to consider taking the Bolte Bridge instead and citylink to get to the Hume. It’s packed as one lane is closed with road works.

Does anyone remember who collects the sponsor stickers????????

[SilverRA23]

The Team Manager