Calder 11th August

LOWAU · 08-08-2006, 02:08 AM

Im going to calder this friday to test out my resent mods, LSD with 3.7s and electronic shift kit. I would love to race against other AU's from the forum so if you are interested show your support in this thread.
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Rob · 08-08-2006, 07:13 AM

Damnit, I was planning on being at Calder this friday too, but I've gotta work...

Was gonna give the GTS a run

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lukesghia · 08-08-2006, 08:38 AM

i might come out for a run, how much does it cost? wanna see how the new xr goes :eclipsee_

LOWAU · 08-08-2006, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by lukesghia

i might come out for a run, how much does it cost? wanna see how the new xr goes :eclipsee_

$55 to run all night
$18 or $20 to watch

You need long sleeve clothing and a helmet so you are allowed to run, also you need to make sure you battery is secure and that you a have a bottle conected to your radiator overflow. I think thats all.

XR6-VCT-2000 · 08-08-2006, 03:08 PM

I'de like to pop down even just to watch , but how safe is that carpark for leaving an xr6 parked in ?

FairmontEL · 08-08-2006, 03:11 PM

its pretty safe there is a security gaurd at the gate that writes down ur plates and gives you a ticket so u cant leave with the car unless u have that ticket i was there last week might come this week see some fords run :1syellow1

XR6-VCT-2000 · 08-08-2006, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by FairmontEL

its pretty safe there is a security gaurd at the gate that writes down ur plates and gives you a ticket so u cant leave with the car unless u have that ticket i was there last week might come this week see some fords run :1syellow1

ah cool , thats a bit of security .... Unless someone drives in in a heap of junk and swaps plates with your car :( .

Sounds good though , never know / you might just see me and the missus there this friday

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sednwol · 08-08-2006, 03:22 PM

Sounds like it would be a great day. I went flat stick off at the lights today in my XR8 just to see, and man almost before I could blink she hit 90 ! ...you have gotta love that Windsor!

OZFORDAU · 08-08-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by LOWAU

$55 to run all night
$18 or $20 to watch

You need long sleeve clothing and a helmet so you are allowed to run, also you need to make sure you battery is secure and that you a have a bottle conected to your radiator overflow. I think thats all.

Hey Mate,

Im intrested in coming down but what time is it? And i don't have a helmet but cant they lend us a helmet whilst at the drags?

I don't have a bottle connected to the radiator! Does it matter?

Cheers

Simon

HoT-AU · 08-08-2006, 09:39 PM

Id like to come down for a run, but too scared of being laughed at lol. Oh well maybe next time.

LOWAU · 09-08-2006, 12:20 AM

Calder Park Legal Off Street Drag Racing
Every Friday Night – weather permitting
Gates Open: 5:00 pm
Racing: 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Competitor Entry: $55.00 (Incl. GST)
Burnout Competition Entry: $25.00 (Incl. GST)
Spectator/Crew Entry: $20.00 (Incl. GST)
Children 13 years & under get in for free!

http://www.motorsport.com.au/events_drag.htm

And don' be scared to run, no-one will laugh at you. You are there to race your car and see what it can do.

Also you can rent or borrow helmets there, not sure on the price.

LOWAU · 11-08-2006, 09:33 AM

No-one else in? I'll be there anyway. Hopefully I get to see some AU's there.

LOWAU · 12-08-2006, 01:21 AM

Good results for me tonight at Calder park. My fastest run was 15.12, down from 15.62 last time. :sm_headba

The only new mods were the electronic shift kit and LSD with 3.73 gears. I'll get the timeslip up soon as I am at work at the moment.

xr8ute · 12-08-2006, 02:46 PM

Sounds pretty good man. Whats the rest of your combo?

LOWAU · 12-08-2006, 05:42 PM

My car is an AU S1 auto forte with the following mods:
-pacemaker 4499
-reback 2.5" exaust with highflow cat
-LSD with 3.73 gears
-electronic shiftkit
Thats all the go fast bits.

I want to install my unichip that is sitting in my room but not sure if I should get a cam as well.

xr8ute · 12-08-2006, 05:49 PM

A 15.12 is a bloody awesome time from an auto forte with such minimal mods....well done

What was your 60' and mph on that run?

LOWAU · 12-08-2006, 06:22 PM

60'....2.356
Mph..93.25

Thats with some cheapish 17'' 235 tyres.

xr8ute · 12-08-2006, 09:14 PM

Forget the Unichip and cam for now, you are already making really good power. Spend the money on a higher stall converter....you'll be well into the 14's.

Most guys with 3000rpm converters are 60 footing around the 2.0x-2.1x mark. With a 60 foot time in that range, you would be running around 14.7-14.8.

I shouldn't talk though, I've still got the stock converter in my ute, and as much as I know it will help, I keep getting sucked into other mods...

Anyway, good time man, thats very impressive from a forte with just a zorst and gears.

bodes-sh · 12-08-2006, 09:35 PM

as xr8ute said, get a stall converter, then when you have the money next time around get a cam, and get the chip installed and it will more than likely give you low 14's to high 13's...well that may be pushing it a bit...but a time like that with so little mods, very well done

XF-TRBO · 19-08-2006, 12:47 AM

well for a auto if I did not see it for my self I would not beleve it 142 might be your number? good run

HoT-AU · 19-08-2006, 05:50 PM

Sorry, not totally 100% sure, but a stall converter AKA a torque converter?

xr8ute · 19-08-2006, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by HoT-AU

Sorry, not totally 100% sure, but a stall converter AKA a torque converter?

yep, different name for the same thing