![]() |
|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 | ||
Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
Posts: 1,677
|
Not Exactly, but its running in the Improved Production Class races held over the weekend. Unfortunately, the race hasn't got any other Eurofords entered. Pity!!
I'm at the WPS Bathurst 12 Hour for the entire weekend and have just noticed a XR4 entry from a guy from W.A. I'll attempt to gleen some more info about the car/driver over the weekend and keep your posted. Fast Eddie.
__________________
Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: NSW
Posts: 716
|
WOW......... it wont be much down the straights but watchout when it comes through the corners.
|
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#3 | ||
Da Shifty One
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sydney
Posts: 1,586
|
__________________
2013 Ford Fiesta ST - Frozen White - AU 0072/XXXX
- Mountune ST180 Intake Hose - Mountune Quick Shifter - J1 ST180 MAF Adapter - K&N Apollo CAI - Triple R Front Splitter - Richbrook Shorty Aerial - DMB Gel Overlays - LED Interior Bulb Upgrade - |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#4 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Toowoomba
Posts: 2,634
|
it isnt listed in the 12hr qualifying results?
__________________
1628 Escort Project Thread 67.3 RWHP - Paramount Performance Dyno DJ Automotive Tuned with proper jets http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....4&page=1&pp=25 |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#5 | ||
Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
Posts: 1,677
|
Spot on there Damo! I went around the Support Paddock this morning and found it sitting all by itself. No-one about at all which makes me think the guys have left for home already and the car's being trucked back to W.A.
ROBDOG, You won't find it in the results because as I mentioned in my Initial Post, it's in the Improved Production Car races held over the weekend. Although, you might be able to find the results at www.natsoft.com.au in the WPS List. Photo's of the car to follow soon. Although if you look at the site Damo mentions their all there.
__________________
Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#6 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Toowoomba
Posts: 2,634
|
awwwwwwwww. DNF in race 1. what happened
__________________
1628 Escort Project Thread 67.3 RWHP - Paramount Performance Dyno DJ Automotive Tuned with proper jets http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....4&page=1&pp=25 |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#7 | ||
Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
Posts: 1,677
|
I did notice the car in Pit Lane with the bonnet up and it doesn't appear to have started Race 2.
But on a better note, Fast Eddie Racing got 34th out of 40th in one race. Serious!!
__________________
Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#8 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Australind WA
Posts: 59
|
At the hen end of last season I had to replace the quad throttle bodies with a Cosworth manifold (long story). The crankcase vent then became very difficult to route to the catch can so we connected to the appropriate port the Cos manifold. All was well on the dyno but going through the Dipper, Forest and under brakes the oil was getting sucked out of the sump and burnt.
I knew something was wrong just as qualifying started as pressure was down 5psi. I got 1 fast lap and logged a 2:41:8 but it was red flagged about 0.4 sec before I crossed the line and I was only credited with a 2:48. Back in the pits I found the oil in the intake. Blanked off the pipe, filled the oil and hoped for the best. It failed on Conrod lap 1, Race 1. By the way - 259kph at 8500rpm at The Chase
__________________
Mike www.ttcracing.com |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#9 | ||
Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
Posts: 1,677
|
Hey Mike,
Ah, you found my Thread and I'm glad you have had the time to contribute to it. Sorry for not trying to find you in the Support Paddock (I eventually found out that you were way out in the "boonies") behind my mates from Yokohama/Avon. I was in the 12 Hour Club Corporate area all weekend and basically hung out in there and made the odd visit to the Paddock Area and a couple of the garages to see some mates. 259kph is OUTSTANDING. Oh, I didin't realise until after I developed my photos the COSWORTH badge on the back of your XR4. Nice one. BTW I jagged a ride on Saturday arvo with Grant Johnson, Grove Fruit Juices using his team-mates XR8 V8 Ute as you might have been aware of. The Hi-Tech Racing guys were entered in a Commodore (sorry for swearing) Ute for the 12 Hour. I don't believe we got up to that terminal speed though but it was a memorable experience, to say the least!! My sincerest gratitude to Grant, John a.k.a Barrel and all the guys at Hi-Tech Motorsports and Grove Fruit Juices. Eddie. Eddie.
__________________
Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#10 | ||
Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
Posts: 1,677
|
I found this which may interest some http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tBhk...o_gallery.html
Hope the link works!
__________________
Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#11 | ||
Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
Posts: 1,677
|
Ah! Scrap that. It didn't seem to link to the Video.
Mike, you may be able to help? It's a video of you at Mt. Panorama I think taken last year. It's worth a look, for sure.
__________________
Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#12 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Australind WA
Posts: 59
|
__________________
Mike www.ttcracing.com Last edited by xr4racer; 28-02-2009 at 10:43 PM. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#13 | ||
Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
Posts: 1,677
|
Yeah that works now. Sorry for my pathetic attempt at the link.
Any plan on racing on the East Coast in 2009?
__________________
Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#14 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Australind WA
Posts: 59
|
I wish I could but my budget ran out at Bathurst. Now I have to start saving to go back in 2010 and have another go.
__________________
Mike www.ttcracing.com |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#15 | ||
Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
Posts: 1,677
|
OK That's a pity. I know motorsport IS an expensive hobby so you'll have to keep us informed on how you go with the Fiesta in upcoming meets. BTW I view NATSOFT regularly so I'll keep an eye out for your times/results if you're competing.
Eddie.
__________________
Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#16 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Toowoomba
Posts: 2,634
|
good to see one of these little beasts out on the track competing. all the best for next year
__________________
1628 Escort Project Thread 67.3 RWHP - Paramount Performance Dyno DJ Automotive Tuned with proper jets http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....4&page=1&pp=25 |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#17 | ||
TTG Owner
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Hobart
Posts: 673
|
What was the car you were chasing around in that footage?
__________________
2006 SY Territory Turbo Ghia - Icon Blue - CAI - Sat Nav - Roof Mount DVD |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |
![]() |
#18 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Australind WA
Posts: 59
|
I think it was a Nissan
__________________
Mike www.ttcracing.com |
||
![]() |
![]() ![]() |