Team Green 16V

[Water Boy]

Pretty sure that is the private track (Owned by some bloke with way too much money) and he hires it out mots weekends.

[mikinoz]

Pretty sure that is the private track (Owned by some bloke with way too much money) and he hires it out mots weekends.

I reckon that's a bit harsh, haha, he is a great bloke that risks a $60K noise complaint fine if the DB meter exceeds nominated limits. It's a business as far as I am aware...

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There are multiple days over the year it is open, and it is a pretty good track for smaller not over powered cars.

[dom123]

well done mick top driving good to see you pulling through those corners a lot faster than some of those other cars!

[Lima]

I reckon that's a bit harsh, haha, he is a great bloke that risks a $60K noise complaint fine if the DB meter exceeds nominated limits. It's a business as far as I am aware...

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There are multiple days over the year it is open, and it is a pretty good track for smaller not over powered cars.

Further to that Garry Wilmington was the track manager at Wakefield before it was sold a few years back. He's now the owner/operator at Marulan, I think describing him as a bloke with way too much money is a bit generous too, but that's another conversation for another time I guess.

[Lima]

Faster than an S3?

Although, it was surprising how hard I had to work to get past on the straight there, haha.

Marulan is a good technical track in general, where you can see quick results from improvements in line and technique, but it's especially suited to cars like the Mk1.

[Preen59]

Further to that Garry Wilmington was the track manager at Wakefield before it was sold a few years back. He's now the owner/operator at Marulan, I think describing him as a bloke with way too much money is a bit generous too, but that's another conversation for another time I guess.

Gary Wilmington is a very smart man. Always came across as a pretty damn decent bloke, helpful etc etc.. And he's a bloody good steerer to boot.

Just because he has been fortunate enough to make quite a comfortable living from what he does isn't a reason to judge him negatively. I think it's a good reason to commend him.

I'd definitely be going to him for advice before many other driving instructors.

[mikinoz]

Imagine the wrath we both would have received when we had gotten home if we had happened to have a 'love tap' between the two of us!

[Dyldo]

i see a gopro on your car? is there track video?

[mikinoz]

There is a bit of a story behind that. In short due to techical difficulties there is no external footage.

There is some interior, if your interested, PM me.

[mikinoz]

Pretty sure that is the private track (Owned by some bloke with way too much money) and he hires it out mots weekends.

You might be thinking of this track which is private.

Google Maps

[Water Boy]

You might be thinking of this track which is private.

Google Maps

Correct thats the one I was thinking of. There is a few videos of that track floating around...

[mikinoz]

Just updating my list of things to do...

Refurb door cards (waiting on upholstery staples from the UK)
Custom intake pipe and breather diversion to catch can - Alex will sort it
Front tow hitch (76 models dont have one) - Alex will sort it
Further guard flaring/rolling so I can get some tuck - Alex will sort it
New and stiffer gearbox mount (install today)
New front and rear plastic bumpers (on route from UK)
Open single headlight grille - just need to pick it up from Brenton
Replace passenger front window regulator
Paint some components under the hood (cam cover) to tidy it up a little
Possibly remove and replace the tints
And attend to all of the dash rattles/rear end klunk
Finish polishing the winter wheels
285mm brake kit upgrade (funds permitting)
Front sway bar and mounting hardware (if I can find a second hand one otherwise new)
Need some 10mm hub-centric spacers for the rear (for the track)

[Volksee77]

[QUOTE=mikinoz;632728]Big shout out to Liam for (most of) these pics; here you go...
now you see it



now you don't


Did your grille somehow disappear mik or have you made suspicous last minute weight saving alterations?

[mikinoz]

Well spotted. It was actually to increase airflow. It dropped the operating temp by 5-8 degrees once removed. It's a 2/3 open grille, I've arranged a full open one which should help for everyday use but will remove it next time I track it I think.

[Volksee77]

nice mod with plenty of advantages, more air, cooler engine and less weight. I've got a full open 2 light grille i'm not using, you should have said and it could have been yours. I also drilled my front bumpers to line up with the lower valance holes and that has made a big difference