Abo Bob

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I got Mick to make something for my car once. Holy shit was it expensive. Lovely work though. Couldn't fault that. I might have a chat to him. I know him a bit. It'll never cost $300-400 though.

Tell us about the hill climb. Are any of those other things accessable by mere mortals? I got put off going to the hill climb by someone telling me it was so crowded you just sat around the whole time waiting and barely got a go.

The only reason I posted it is because I thought it was interesting that the powers that be are interested in increasing the use of the place. This can only be good.

I was running 12 psi back then. CES split dump and Fujitsubo cat back. Take out your restrictor. I think 12psi on the street and 10psi on the track is the rule that will give you power and safety. btw I made this rule up but I think it's a good one. We are interested to see the dyno graph with AFR in particular but the boost one too. Don't care about torque.

I'll tell you after this weekend once I've fitted it. hehe. Although it would be good of someone knowledgable would tell us.

That was me too. j/k. But my grass does need mowing and I am wearing a suit.

4 door? Sure it wasn't white cos I think that was me?

http://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/parl...33;OpenDocument MOUNT PANORAMA MOTOR RACING AMENDMENT BILL Page: 63 Bill introduced and read a first time. Second Reading Ms SANDRA NORI (Port Jackson—Minister for Tourism and Sport and Recreation, Minister for Women, and Minister Assisting the Minister for State Development) [9.11 p.m.]: I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I take great pleasure in introducing the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Amendment Bill, which amends certain provisions of the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Act 1989. The purpose of the bill is to increase to five the maximum permissible annual number of events using the whole Mount Panorama motor racing circuit under the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Act 1989. By promoting increased visitation to the area, this measure will assist the Bathurst Regional Council, the owner of the circuit, in developing a significant local tourism resource. The bill increases the penalties for two offences to a maximum of 100 penalty points each. This measure will ensure that the penalties are commensurate with the seriousness of the offences. It also indicates the determination of the New South Wales Government to promote the maximum standard of safety at motor racing events. Mount Panorama, at Bathurst, is one of the sacred places of motor racing in Australia. It is a national treasure for motor racing. It is one of the major motor racing circuits in the world, and its special character sets it apart from others. It is perhaps unfortunate that our deliberations today follow soon after the recent tragic passing of Peter Brock, one of Australia's greatest sporting heroes and a major figure in motor racing for three decades. Many of his achievements occurred at Mount Panorama, and for many he will be regarded as the King of the Mountain forever. I expect there to be a special poignancy about this year's Supercheap Auto 1,000-kilometre event in particular, coming so soon after the accident in which he was killed. It is wonderful news that a perpetual trophy will be awarded to the winners of the 1,000-kilometre race, which will be named the Peter Brock Trophy. Since 1938, when it was a dirt track, there has been motor racing at Mount Panorama, and most of the significant Australian motor racing identities have competed there and created a strong tradition. There are few comparable circuits in the world. The physical beauty of the location is staggering. For many years the mountain was a mecca for Australian motorcycle racing as well, with a special mystique, a long tradition, some significant heroes, and its own folklore. Many motorcyclists regarded the pilgrimage to the Easter races as the high point of their year. Sadly for that tradition, the motorcycles are now gone. Safety concerns have really made it impossible, given the speeds that modern bikes can achieve. But the cars are still there every year, and thousands of Australians, not just from New South Wales, make the trip in October to see the big V8 race, currently under the name of the Supercheap Auto 1000, and the other events during the five days. This is the major annual tourism event for the Bathurst area. At Easter there is the International Festival of Motor Sport, also over five days, with a variety of motor sport events and entertainment off track. On-track events include a 12-hour production race, historic touring cars, Aussie racing cars, the Australian GT Championship, Hot Laps and a legends race. The New South Wales Government contributed $10 million in 2002-03 on a one-for-one basis with the Commonwealth Government to assist Bathurst Regional Council, which contributed $4 million, in developing the facilities at Mount Panorama as part of the Mount Panorama Regional Tourism and Recreation Strategy. This initiative focuses on the Mount Panorama precinct as the most significant asset among the area's tourism attractions. Mount Panorama has been a tourist drawcard for more than half a century. It is estimated that 2.5 million Australian viewers watch the annual V8 race, which can be seen in some 700 million homes in 54 countries. About 300,000 people drive the circuit every year. The Government contribution to Mount Panorama has seen the development of larger pit bays, corporate suites, a state-of-the art control tower, 400 camping sites, spectator mounds, amenities blocks, and an enhanced pedestrian bridge over the pit strait. Mount Panorama is estimated to contribute $27 million a year and 630 jobs to the regional economy, $46 million and 810 jobs to the New South Wales economy and 1,500 jobs to the national economy. International visitor numbers are expected to rise from 75,000 to 100,000 bed nights a year with the redeveloped facilities. This is clearly a big bonus for Bathurst. Part of the special character of Mount Panorama is due to the circuit also being a public road. Unlike other venues in New South Wales, it is not regulated according to the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Sports (Public Safety) Act 1985, which applies to motor racing grounds on enclosed land. The amendments proposed in this bill will assist the Bathurst Regional Council in promoting Mount Panorama, and the beautiful area generally, through an increase in the number of motor racing events it will be permitted to hold each year. The current Mount Panorama Motor Racing Act allows only two race meetings on the full circuit per year, and the proposed amendment will increase the limit to five per year under the Act. This will promote greater use of the facilities at Mount Panorama and increase the flow of tourism to the area with a corresponding financial benefit. The new arrangement will provide the Bathurst Regional Council with the opportunity to conduct up to five motor racing meetings under the Act, subject to the provision of public safety reports by NSW Police and scrutiny of the circuit and facilities by the relevant motor sports organisations. This is in keeping with current practice, with an enhanced role for the council. It will be important for the council to maintain a close working relationship with police to ensure that the specific public safety requirements of motor sport events are properly addressed. Being designated "authorised officers", council officers will be important participants in the process of implementing and monitoring safety standards. The provisions relating to penalties under the existing Act have also been addressed. They are primarily intended to act as a deterrent to foolish or impulsive acts and to communicate the seriousness of the safety issues at this unique racing circuit. Some of the existing penalties for quite dangerous behaviour were inadequate and have been increased significantly. For example, should anyone drive a vehicle unlawfully onto the circuit during a race, the penalty could be 100 points, or currently $11,000. This is appropriate because motor racing events need to be made as safe as possible for all concerned. Similarly, any attempt to place obstacles on the track will attract a penalty of 100 points. Some other lesser penalties will be implemented in the regulation, which will be amended to accompany this bill. Those penalties have been reviewed and, in many cases, will be increased. Certain administrative matters are addressed in the bill to acknowledge and support the role of the Bathurst Regional Council in fostering activity at Mount Panorama. The important role of the police will continue in fulfilling the requirement for public safety reports to be provided to council and to New South Wales Sport and Recreation. This contribution by the police is crucial to ensuring adequate provision for public safety. In the period following the passage of this bill, it will be important to ensure that local concerns are heard and addressed. The current arrangement for an advisory committee comprising representatives of council, New South Wales Sport and Recreation, police and local residents will also continue, and I am confident that this consultative mechanism will promote co-operation as well as recognition of the interests of local residents in the preparations for motor racing events at Mount Panorama. The council also will meet regularly with residents and maintain channels of communication with the Mount Panorama Residents Committee. As the frequency of motor racing events increases, this consultative process will assume a greater importance as local people and council assess the impacts. I am confident that the amendments proposed in this bill will assist in ensuring a safe environment on and around the Mount Panorama circuit, as well as promoting the further development of motor racing in New South Wales, and at Bathurst in particular, while also enhancing the prospects for tourism in the area. I commend the bill to the House. Debate adjourned on motion by Mr Russell Turner. The House adjourned at 9.20 p.m. until Wednesday 27 September 2006 at 10.00 a.m. Proof, NSW Legislative Assembly Hansard, 26 September 2006, Pages 62 -, article 44.

Does the cat have full 3 inch flanges? What boost is it running now?

You need the right plugs then you need to wire them in.

Need flywheel and bolts, flex plate too.

None of these guys sounds stupid though. You know if you make one change and then the car behaves differently, roughly what the cause is. The forum is about chasing down the answers. I have run my car with stock pads on the rear and Ultimates on the front and noticed rear end squirminess. I always assumed that the front braked more and the rear sort of tried to overtake the front. But this same sort of thing seems to be being described by a few people and Geoff seems to be saying it's the rears that are biting more?? I'm confused. While we are talking about brembos etc. If I wanted to do this upgrade do I just bolt the rotors and calipers onto what I have or is it more complicated than that? I found the information about pedal feel and travel very interesting thank you. I am just about to put an upgraded master cylinder on my car so am curious to see the difference it makes.

Not yet but I know that RENEW just told me that heaps of people haven't sent it yet.

I think I have some original ones. Pm me.

Damn. I wanted to be the one to tell you that. hehe. I smashed my ringlands. With NOS if you are running a lot of it you need pistons with bigger clearances and make sure you have good quality headstuds. How much are we talking? I'd hate to have to drill for bigger head studs. Also you mention valve springs but not cams. Tomei type B Poncams work with stock valve train. I don't think you should go any bigger with that turbo. You might like bronze valve guides but for the money I don't think they are worth it unless the aforementioned hit of nos is really big.

Yeah I'd go a small black sticker. Like about 30cm long tops.

It's all happening. Still looking for a few entries and flaggies but it's all on.

30 SAU. RENEW have their own quotas, that's just our maximum.

Wrong fluid levels can cause all sorts of weirdness in autos.

We've got 24 entrants out of 30 not counting Darren. We have 7 flaggies at this stage.

I'm hopefully getting onto the UAS dyno on saturday. Umm, when I get a chance.

Yes and yes. They were shotpeened when it was rebuilt but that's all.

Yeah 480cc so I guess that's about normal. When I got them there were no drop injectors any bigger that you could get. It's fine in traffic. 3 reasons. 1. The clutch was jerky at first but wore in and is much smoother 2. The auto ECU controlled the engine ok but starting off was again jerky and annoying. The new tune is so smooth. Mark explained that he does something different with the revs just above AND below normal idle speed so that it takes off easy. It works. 3. R34 GTT's have a pull type clutch so it's easier to push the pedal in than the push type which R33 GTST's have.

The leaner it gets the higher the number.