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  • #1

    QLD - Timeattack 2015

    Hi,
    There's so far 4 of us as regulars in the QLD Timeattack series held at Lakeside and QR. Lakeside is ran on Saturdays, QR on Thursdays with 6 events at each location over the year. There's classes pending the level of modification. Typically the cars are more track oriented than street cars with many being dedicated race or timeattack cars.

    TimeAttack

    Calendar:
    Queensland Raceway - Thursday 12 Feb, 2015
    Lakeside Park - Saturday 07 Mar, 2015
    Queensland Raceway - Thursday 26 Mar, 2015
    Lakeside Park - Saturday 02 May, 2015
    Queensland Raceway - Thursday 14 May, 2015
    Queensland Raceway - Saturday 30 May, 2015, Japanese Nationals
    Lakeside Park - Saturday 20 Jun, 2015
    Queensland Raceway - Thursday 16 Jul, 2015
    Lakeside Park - Saturday 08 Aug, 2015
    Queensland Raceway - Thursday 27 Aug, 2015
    Queensland Raceway - Saturday 19 Sep, 2015, Maximum Attack
    Lakeside Park - Saturday 10 Oct, 2015
    Queensland Raceway - Thursday 05 Nov, 2015
    Lakeside Park - Saturday 28 Nov, 2015
    Queensland Raceway - Thursday 10 Dec, 2015, End of Year Event


    If anyone is interested in this, please feel free to ask questions. It's also awesome to come out and watch, it's free to watch.

    Sean
    Last edited by seangti; 15-01-2015, 04:23 PM.
    Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
    Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
    Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
    ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **
    Tags: cars, free, lakeside, qld, timeattack
  • #2
    I would be keen to come out to watch you guys before participating. What kind of tyres are you running and where are the best places to get them?

    I'll have to get some new tires.

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    • #3
      For this year 2 will be running the Yokohama A050R, last year they ran the Yoko AD08R.
      Yokohama Tyres | Racing Tyres From Yokohama: ADVAN A050 R Spec Sizes and Reviews

      I'm still running some old tyres which should last another couple of events and will decide what I'll run after feedback from the other two. Currently I run a Bridgestone semi on the front with Toyo R888 on the rear. They've probably gone off, but still grip better than road tyres so will run them into the ground. Depending on the lap time improvement the other 2 get with the A050's, I'll decide if I run them too, or look for something a bit a cheaper.

      Yokohama is the sponsor of world timeattack in australia (and Japan I think) so a lot of guys run them.

      From what I understand, there is only one distributor of the A050 in QLD, they're at Albion.
      Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
      Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
      Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
      ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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      • #4
        We're the guinea pigs, you see...
        Click or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
        APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
        Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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        • #5
          QR GP half day on 25th is either 9am start or 12:30. FYI
          Click or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
          APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
          Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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          • #6
            050's on my Golf R were 2 seconds quicker @ Lakeside over "regular" Semi slicks- it was soft compound mind you.

            the only one that comes close is the Z221 -

            You will be in for a shock going from the R888's . ENJOY!
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            • #7
              Thanks Guy, yeah the R888's are on the rear as they were pretty ordinary on the front. The fronts are Bridgestone RE55s, they've been good. I don't believe they are still made/availale, have only searched the internet though haven't been able to find any current pricing.

              Will you be doing any timeattack?

              Good quick read on tyre pressure management -
              Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
              Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
              Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
              ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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              • #8
                HeySean - I wish I could - Spine surgeon has me out for at least another 6 months yet, and I'm itching for the track.

                Good to see the VW's out there
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Guy_H View Post
                  050's on my Golf R were 2 seconds quicker @ Lakeside over "regular" Semi slicks- it was soft compound mind you.

                  the only one that comes close is the Z221 -

                  You will be in for a shock going from the R888's . ENJOY!
                  Good to know. I'm moving from AD08R to A050 Medium Should be fun!
                  Click or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
                  APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
                  Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Guy_H View Post

                    Good to see the VW's out there
                    We're making a name for ourselves...pretty soon, we'll have a Euro Nats, not just Jap Nats!
                    Click or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
                    APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
                    Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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                    • #11
                      From a quick look over the 2WD lap records, If the A050's are 2secs quicker than the AD08R's, that'll make Alan quickest FWD to have competed in timeattack QLD. He's currently 10th, I'm 16th for FWD I think. Hope to nudge up a few places by end of season.
                      Track Car: 06 Polo GTI Red Devil mkII
                      Daily: 2010 VW Jetta Highline
                      Gone but not forgotten: 08 Polo GTI
                      ** All information I provide is probably incorrect until validated by someone else **

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                      • #12
                        I think there'll be more than 2 sec/lap in them at Lakeside.
                        Click or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
                        APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
                        Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Machine View Post
                          We're making a name for ourselves...pretty soon, we'll have a Euro Nats, not just Jap Nats!
                          That's not a bad idea. You should hit Paul up about this.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by grandturismo View Post
                            That's not a bad idea. You should hit Paul up about this.
                            Probably a bit early, but I think it'll happen. Then again, we'll have to compete against Porsches...
                            Where is Paul, anyway? I haven't heard from the guy. Has anyone paid their 2015 member's fee?
                            Click or tap --> MY13 CW Golf R | Manual | ACC (deleted) | 19" Black Talladegas (sold) | Satnav-Dynaudio
                            APR Stage 2+ w/RFD | Autotech HPFP | IE CAI + BSH Heat Shield | NPC Clutch + SMF | HPX 3" TBE | CTS FMIC | VWR Short Shifter | Comp Haldex | Uprated Engine Mounts | MCA Red Suspension | HP Superpro LCA/ALK/Ball Joints | Superpro Rear Bushes | AP Racing BBK | P3 Gauge | 16% tint
                            Track wheels: 18x8 ET45 Enkei Racing PF01 | Tyres: 245/40R18 Yokohama Advan A050 Soft | Street: 245/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Machine View Post
                              Probably a bit early, but I think it'll happen. Then again, we'll have to compete against Porsches...
                              Where is Paul, anyway? I haven't heard from the guy. Has anyone paid their 2015 member's fee?
                              He's probably at some flag marshaling convention in Venezuela and decided to stay at bit longer.

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