Queensland Raceway Happy Laps (v.5) 27th May 2012 (breakfast)

[simple_man]

there's a course for this, advanced driver training course. $99 for a full day if we can get at least 5 participants.

they will teach you everything to shave lap times.

also incl skip pan runs

Well, count me in, times two. I will come with my fiance.

Full day would be nice....

[redline3345]

Well, count me in, times two. I will come with my fiance.

Full day would be nice....

Over to you Nat if you wanted to organise something - I would be keen also.

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I might have a go at this one too. Can you put me on the reserve list please.

I've put you on as first reserve!

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PugMonkey
You're in! We've had a spare spot appear already!

[Tobes_WIR35]

Will anyone happen to be bringing their VCDS/VAGCOM?

I am keen to change a few things.

Conversely, if someone is willing to loan me theirs, I am happy to pay with beers/bottle of chosen poison

[simple_man]

I will have mine on me. Will be dataloging the drive.
You can have it for few minutes afterwards (with laptop).

Look out for Blue R32Turbo MKV, girl driver.
I will take passenger seat

[seangti]

I will have mine on me. Will be dataloging the drive.
You can have it for few minutes afterwards (with laptop).

Look out for Blue R32Turbo MKV, girl driver.
I will take passenger seat

R32 Turbo. Will be great to see how that goes out there, guessing will be quick.

Re the number of laps, given its the national circuit, I'm guessing many of us will be doing around 1.20 - 1.30 min laps. I was doing 66 sec pre tune on the sprint, so add the 2 straights. Though as said, no timing so you'll be circulating for 30mins, certainly add a cool down lap every handful, punch around in a higher gear to let the engine breath and tyres and brakes to freshen up. If you want practise with lines, follow others to see their lines, than try your own. For turns 1 and 2, many people turn in to early and run wide. And the hairpin onto the front straight, spin their tyres the whole way round adding heat and running wide

[redline3345]

Re the number of laps, given its the national circuit, I'm guessing many of us will be doing around 1.20 - 1.30 min laps. I was doing 66 sec pre tune on the sprint, so add the 2 straights.

Which equals about 20 laps - if you were going flat out for the 30 minutes, which is unlikely

[team_v]

Which equals about 20 laps - if you were going flat out for the 30 minutes, which is unlikely

I ended up with 19 laps at lakeside.
I expect to do about 15 or so of QR.

[redline3345]

I ended up with 19 laps at lakeside.
I expect to do about 15 or so of QR.

btw - have you done anything to the suspension?

[team_v]

btw - have you done anything to the suspension?

Nope, stock as a rock.
Tyres and wheel offset/width is the only handling mod.

It does get a bit boat-like around the corners when you push it.

[leitch]

Would love to come to this but unfortunately the Sunday doesn't work for me.

I will keep trying though, haha!

[DonJuan]

can't make this now sorry...

[redline3345]

Would love to come to this but unfortunately the Sunday doesn't work for me.

I will keep trying though, haha!

can't make this now sorry...

I've taken you guys off the list - thanks for letting us know.

[redline3345]

Just a bit more "housekeeping" info - In previous years when I went to QR for sprints, we were advised that if we got stuck in the gravel it was too bad and we needed to "extract ourselves" - hence we would all take snatch straps etc to help each other. I contacted QR regarding logistics of getting stuck in the gravel traps now, and they advised that there's no problem with assisting in removing anyone from gravel traps if they get stuck. Probably pertinent though, that they may not get to you immediately, so you may have to miss a bit of track time watiing - good motivation to stay out of the gravel trap!

[nat225]

last time in Lakeside, the guy in Lotus invited his wife in a Landrover... would be handy if he somehow got stuck on the gravel ;p

[josh182]

Just a bit more "housekeeping" info - In previous years when I went to QR for sprints, we were advised that if we got stuck in the gravel it was too bad and we needed to "extract ourselves" - hence we would all take snatch straps etc to help each other. I contacted QR regarding logistics of getting stuck in the gravel traps now, and they advised that there's no problem with assisting in removing anyone from gravel traps if they get stuck. Probably pertinent though, that they may not get to you immediately, so you may have to miss a bit of track time watiing - good motivation to stay out of the gravel trap!

you think 4motion would struggle to get out? lol best pick myself out some snatchies. just confirming that you were told that QR would have no isses in helping?