JDMracer

The opportunity has arisen to race in a few interstate events this year, so to free up a bit of cash I'm considering selling my recently acquired Race Technology data logger and display unit. Rather than re-write the spiel from the Race Technology website here's a link to the package deal that they offer: http://www.race-technology.com/content.php?pcat=2&cat=30591 In addition to their basic kit I also have the following: 20Hz GPS Upgrade 2 Gb Sandisk CF Card Additional windscreen mount for the Dash 3 display unit. I don't have a card reader but one can be bought for a few bucks from Ebay. All the gear is less than 6 months old, has only been used a couple of times and as such is virtually "as new". The only thing I've done is cut the two aluminium angles into four pieces to allow me to mount the data logger. There is also a heap of other info on their website regarding the individual components, but if you have any questions I'll do my best to answer them. Alternatively you could always post a question on their support forum. Actual DL1 data logger and packaging: Dash 3 picture from the RT website: Now I would prefer to sell this as a package but will consider splitting them IF I can get a buyer for the Dash 3 first. The price for the package direct from Race Technology would be roughly $1500AUD including freight and GST, or considerably more if you use the Australian distributor. Looking for $1100 for the package or $900 for the DL1 data logger and $300 for the Dash 3. Paul.

Any idea on the weight of these rims?

I tried searching here and on the net, and the only thing I could find in regards to the front bars was this on the Wiki page: The Skyline GT-R 'Nismo', introduced on February 22, 1990, has a total production of 560 units as required for the "Evolution" models regulation (over 500). Its purpose is to homologate a number of aerodynamic changes used in Group A racing. Changes include additional ducts in the front bumper to improve airflow to the intercooler, a bonnet lip spoiler to direct more air into the engine bay, and an additional boot lip spoiler to provide more downforce. The 'Nismo' GT-R was only available in Gunmetal Grey. Sounds like this related only to the Nismo versions, not necessarily the V Spec versions, hence the question. The fact that some have and some haven't seems a bit odd. Yes I am looking at buying a stock standard, unmodified R32 V Spec and keeping it that way

Well the few I've seen without the extra holes have been on a V Spec I, so I assumed it might have been specific to them but the white one pictured above is apparently a V Spec II, which made me wonder whether it was an original front bar.

Hi Guys, Doing some research on the R32 GTR V Specs, as I'm looking to pick one up soon. Found out the obvious bits like Brembos, BBS Wheels, retuned ATTESA system etc but I've noticed that the front bars on some examples are different. Some of them have the two rectangular openings (one each side of the number plate) and some don't have any. Were there two different front bars fitted at the factory or are they specific to the each V Spec model or what?

Hey guys, I use to race an STi with John Duel who ran a business called ImportBitz in Virginia, Brisbane. I'm trying to get in touch with John but it seems he's moved. Anyone know where he's moved to or happen to have a contact number for John? Cheers, Paul Chapman.

Hi guys, We have just started a new forum for the JDM category. Check out all the latest news plus reviews, photos and videos here: http://jdmracing.myfastforum.org/index.php Paul.

Jason, The JDM category is due to race about 10 am and 2pm but there will be racing most of the day between 9am and 4pm. There are trophies for each class at each event and championship points are awarded towards an overall champion for which the presentation will be made at the final round in October. Paul.

Beat me to it Michael Qualifying Saturday Morning Championship Race 1 Saturday Afternoon Championship Race 2 Sunday Morning Championship Race 3 Sunday Afternoon. Drop in and say hello if you're around, I'll be racing the grey WRX STi No 79. Paul.

Minor changes made to "Elite" regs. Entry forms for round 2 are available here: http://www.queenslandraceway.com.au/...ies/QRCSR2.pdf Paul.

Don't forget guys the second round of the Queensland Raceway Championship Series is on the 28th and 29th of April. Entry forms our now available and can be sourced through QR on (07) 5461 9100. I'll post a link to the website when it has been updated. Paul.

Yep, the rain certainly helped my cause in the last race but it was still pretty hairy racing in those conditions. Sorry to hear about your troubles, we certainly had our share of mechanical dramas within our class on the weekend. I'm sure the cars will become more reliable with time once everyone comes to grips with what's required. Hope to see you back at the next round. Paul.

Wow, it's been a little while since I dropped in, great to see a bit of enthusiasm. I'll try to answer all your questions. Deluxe, In regards to cost, you will quickly find out that even with restrcitions in place, IP is like every other category of motor sport in that at the end of the day you need really deep pockets to win. We recognise that this will more than likely be the case in this category as time goes on but the reason we decided to leave the regs reasonably open at this stage was not to exclude someone that has already invested a lot of money into thier car and find themselves ineligible due to strict regs. However, the reason we have started with two classes was to provide both a "production" based class with restrictions in place to keep costs under control and a more "open slather" type class where those with more modifications and/or money can still compete. The regs for both classes will be fine tuned as we get more numbers and feedback from competitors but we will always try and have at least one class that will cater for those on limited budgets. djr81, In keeping with what I've said above it looks as though the first change to the regs for the "elite" production based class will be the exclusion of slicks. The new regs will allow for any road legal "r" rated tyres. AzzurrA, As for bodywork the idea behind the "elite" class is to have a car that has the external appearance of any other road going version, hence the exclusion of big wings and spoilers etc. I'm not sure how the other bumpers and guards etc will change the external appearance of the car of whether in fact there would be any advantage in changing them but either way you'd still be eligible for one of the classes. As for the fuel, as someone stated the ELF fuels and most of the other racing fuels are availble in unleaded. Basically at this stage fuel is free in either class but once again we may look at restricting the "elite" class to comercially available pump fuel to keep costs down. Now, that that is done with, here's the lowdown on the first round. Well the first round of the series has been run and won. Unfortunately numbers were a bit down, but given that there wasn't a great deal of time to get cars sorted it was to be expectd. However with the response we've had to date regarding the category, it would appear things will definitely be looking up for round 2. We had 9 entries on the weekend but two competitors were stuck interstate or overseas and one other didn't get a gearbox finished in time. So we had 6 starters for qualifying including 4 WRXs, a Skyline GTS-T and a Toyota Chaser. Unfortunately we lost two of the WRXs with mechanical issues during qualifying, leaving only four of us to race. The organisers arranged for quite a few MX5s, technically JDM cars, to join us so we had a reasonable field of 13 cars to start. It was a good weekend with plenty of clean racing and some quick times. Both the Chaser and the GTS-T were running around the 1:17 / 1:18s, which are very respectable times on the National circuit at QR. Both cars had minor gliches during the weekend and I managed to get through for the win, just proving that reliabilty is just as important as big power. We still have a few finer details to iron out with the classes but it's coming along nicely. Hope to see a few more at the track for round 2 on the 28th & 29th of April. Paul.

They can, they will just have to run in the Club class. Paul.

AzzurrA, R33 racer is right, at this stage we don't have any sort of engine capacity limits in place, just the engine block regulations. There has been talk of introducing engine capacity classes if we get the numbers and support. All in all though you'll find that the AASA events are a much more relaxed affair and generally speaking cheaper to compete in. It's all about just having a category to run your car in regardless of what mods you have done to it. At the end of the day though, as in any motor sport, if you want to win races you'll need to spend the money however at least you have the chance to compete at any level and just have fun. Paul.