QLD Willowbank Test'n'Tune - Wednesday July 14th

[572]

A few of us are heading out to the drags next Wednesday night at Willowbank, and thought I may as well post it up here in case anyone else wants to have a run or just spectate, like myself.

Cost is $40 to race, which admits the entrant and one passenger. Spectators $20 adults, $18 students with ID.

Requirements are:

• helmet to AS1698 standard
• long sleeve shirt
• long pants
• covered shoes & socks

Gates open at 5.30pm and runs commence at 6pm.

Cheers,

Jon

[maca]

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[Dmac.:R]

I may be keen. Getting a new clutch in a couple of weeks so why not make the most of what's left!

[maca]

I may be keen. Getting a new clutch in a couple of weeks so why not make the most of what's left!

Might as well use an old clutch as opposed to a new one. Either way, you'll need a new one after you "test" it.

[Treza360]

I may be keen. Getting a new clutch in a couple of weeks so why not make the most of what's left!

For sure use your old clutch. I've heard too many horror stories about R32 clutches and drag strip. If you're going to be any kind aggressive on the launch you will have a very very good chance of breaking the clutch. Ignore this warning at your peril.
Maca if he doesn't read this can you tell him please.
Cheers,
Trent

[Treza360]

Oh and State of Origin III is tomorrow night so I'm out. If it's Wednesday week then I'll try and come out.
Cheers,
Trent

[Dmac.:R]

ha thanks, but its already screwed. Like I said before, if i drop the clutch it just stays down and revs and goes now where...
So its going to be interesting.

[seangti]

ha thanks, but its already screwed. Like I said before, if i drop the clutch it just stays down and revs and goes now where...
So its going to be interesting.

sounds more like a waste of time for quite a risk (to be brutally honest). You risk ruining it to a point where the car isn't drivable. What's a tow truck worth from Willowbank? If it's already slipping on the street, it'll be very frustrating on the strip and only lead to disappointment.

but each to their own.

[572]

Oh and State of Origin III is tomorrow night so I'm out. If it's Wednesday week then I'll try and come out.
Cheers,
Trent

Already thought of that. Check the date again, next week mate haha.

ha thanks, but its already screwed. Like I said before, if i drop the clutch it just stays down and revs and goes now where...
So its going to be interesting.

Just to reiterate what Sean said - seriously, if it's slipping now DO NOT take it on the strip! I have a feeling the combined grip of AWD and the sticky track, will end in disaster...

Oh and $200+ for a flatbed ride back to Brisbane...

[madglf3]

I'd possibly be interested in having a look but getting there on time would be impossible for me. Have fun guys. Maca will you be giving the Jetta a run?

[AusScare]

hehe my clutch is twitchy at the moment too, but I don't have the cashola to replace it, so it's getting special treatment for a while. Ignore my activities in the wet the other night...

[Treza360]

I should be able to make it out to spectate (didn't really look at the dates just relied on our last conversation when you talking about it Jon).

Dmac, even with a new clutch I wouldn't be taking it to the strip for full on launches. If you do babying it off the line will be where it's at in which case your time won't be that great. Basically if you don't break traction at launch you will destroy a clutch. Have a chat to Guy about it, he told me he knows of at five that did their clutches at the strip.

Cheers,
Trent

[seangti]

take it to the QR sprints if you want to unleash it. You're less likely to ruin a clutch, but will give your tires a work out. Next one is late july.

[julian_s13]

ill definetly be there next time !! wouldnt mind showing up a few of you boys while in in my mark 1 lol
.. i took my old car out a few times.. its hard to match up with the opponent you want you cant exactly say i
want to race that guy..but yeh ummm gotta get a tune and make sure my car isnt running too much boost,
and ill come out woooopppp some ass keep me in the loop fellas

[jasn78]

I should be able to make it out to spectate (didn't really look at the dates just relied on our last conversation when you talking about it Jon).

Dmac, even with a new clutch I wouldn't be taking it to the strip for full on launches. If you do babying it off the line will be where it's at in which case your time won't be that great. Basically if you don't break traction at launch you will destroy a clutch. Have a chat to Guy about it, he told me he knows of at five that did their clutches at the strip.

Cheers,
Trent

Trent I am probably going along to this if you want a lift let me know