My Fiesta at Winton 28/09/2008

bjr22n_ · 02-10-2008, 03:02 PM

With anticipation I felt that if I acheived a lap time of 2mins I'd be one happy camper...

Not sure what to expect in the first session I stopped the clock at 2mins 01.8600 ... ok, so I have to find 2 seconds...

In the second session I decided to chase down a Honda Integra ... with success I also posted a lap time of 1min 58.1100

The 3rd session with my goal acheived time to have some fun... lets see If i could chase the Mini Cooper S ... ok, so the I soon figured that the Mini was abit quicker along the straights... however I easily posted a 1min 59.

the 4th and 5th session my goal was the white RX7 ... with that acheived Session 5 was cut short due to an incident which I avoided with great skill... my best time out of these to sessions was 1min 59...

theses results we done with the Traction control ON ... i got within an hour from home I found that magic button to turn TC OFF... hmmm, maybe next time TC can be turned off. Tyres are 195/60 Goodyear Eagle road tyres...

below are some pics and a link to the folder of more pictures from the day

Enjoy

http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...albumview=grid

xurbanx · 02-10-2008, 03:17 PM

That looks awesome man!!

**Polyal** · 02-10-2008, 03:28 PM

HEHE

Thats really cool, any plans for some race spec tyres? Such a cool little car.

bjr22n_ · 02-10-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

HEHE

Thats really cool, any plans for some race spec tyres? Such a cool little car.

wouldn't mind considering that most of the cars out there had semi slicks on...

GORDZ · 02-10-2008, 03:33 PM

that would have been a blast mate! those little things rocket. I would have loved to have a transponder in my ute last year but hey..

Fast Eddie · 02-10-2008, 04:18 PM

As a comparison, a Focus ST170 Production Car (formerly Best Racing's) did a 1.43 back in 2007 so that's not a bad time.

BTW the background sign in Picture 2 is a worry!

bjr22n_ · 02-10-2008, 04:26 PM

thanks eddie, it was my first time on the track, And i did feel i could push alot harder, however i wasn't so keen in visiting the guys advertised in Pic 2...

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**Polyal** · 02-10-2008, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

As a comparison, a Focus ST170 Production Car (formerly Best Racing's) did a 1.43 back in 2007 so that's not a bad time.

BTW the background sign in Picture 2 is a worry!

So the ST170 would have been modded a bit? If so then yeah, the XR4's time is good.

Fled74 · 02-10-2008, 06:38 PM

Nice work mate, those pics are flippin' sweet.

Velociraptor82 · 03-10-2008, 09:33 AM

Can't see the pics i'm afraid. Since im at work the pcis are blocked :(

Still sounds like you had a blast. Wish I was there.

How much fuel did you have in the car? yes the tc and better tires would make a difference. maybe 1.56's

How often does Winton open up the track for days like this?

P.S. Congrats on making Performance fords (even if it was just a bg shot)

bjr22n_ · 03-10-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Velociraptor82

Can't see the pics i'm afraid. Since im at work the pcis are blocked :(

that has to suck... there is a link to the folder with all the pictures... but they prob won't show up either ... my guess

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Originally Posted by Velociraptor82

Still sounds like you had a blast. Wish I was there.

How much fuel did you have in the car? yes the tc and better tires would make a difference. maybe 1.56's

I had a full tank of fuel starting the first session, after all 5 sessions i finished with just over half a tank... got back to Albury with it nudging on half a tank left... 15 litres per 100kms but i had fun doing it.

1min 55.0000 is my next goal... better tyres and TC will be turned off

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Originally Posted by Velociraptor82

How often does Winton open up the track for days like this?

there is another track day on the 11th October and Melbourne cup day as well ... PM BigDaddy. link to 11th October >>> http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...74#post2346674

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Originally Posted by Velociraptor82

P.S. Congrats on making Performance fords (even if it was just a bg shot)

looks like i now have to buy Performance Ford Mag and a magnifying glass ...

: thanks for the heads up.

Cheers

fairmont1998 · 03-10-2008, 06:54 PM

How did the brakes hold up after a few laps?

bjr22n_ · 17-10-2008, 10:59 AM

The brakes held up really well... no brake fade while driving around the track, With ease i was able to pull up in the next few townships on the way home. I still have plenty of meat on the on the pad, but if you are going out to smash the lap record, i would recommend upgrading your brakes.