Tarmac Rallying Perpetual Thread

[Snowman]

Cheers Dunc - I've pretty much got everything on that list except the fuel sampler and the 3L catch can (mine is only about 1.5L). But they are 2 things I really didn't know about. It's hard though when the regs for the rallies I'm doing aren't currently available to know exactly what to do.

[Marlin]

You're right Snowy... they need to get onto it pronto and solidify the regs.

Now with both AASA and CAMS, it's increasingly difficult to know which regs we should be building to!

[Snowman]

Geebuz - I just looked it up and it seems EVERY speed event I've needed the 3L catch can.

I better give back all those club sprint and Dutton trophys. Mind you there's probably been <5% of cars at those events that conform to that one.

[sav man]

You're right Snowy... they need to get onto it pronto and solidify the regs.

Now with both AASA and CAMS, it's increasingly difficult to know which regs we should be building to!

The latest TT/AASA regs arn't even out yet which makes it even harder.

Edited September 24, 2008 by sav man

[Marlin]

Thats what I mean.

[Duncan]

re the fuel sampler....would be a very good idea to fit one now special fuels are banned. There hasn't been much point checking fuel in the last few years when there were no restrictions but it might be different this year.

BTW snowy lucky you are a short arse. We would love to put cross bracing for cage in the roof but we always whack our helmets on them I take there are still a few bars coming on that setup

[t01-100]

TT and TPW regs are approved and set to go, we are waiting on our web guys to sort out some databasing software for both events websites and they'll be up early next week better than ever!

the fuel sampler isn't formally required anymore, but a good idea to have as it can make drawing a sample easier than a hose down the tank filler.

that guy from the evo forum obviously didn't think that approval to run reduced size rims on the 35 might have actually been granted prior to the last targa tasmania and actully written into last years rules!!... don't you just love people that worry about everyone elses stuff for them!

Edited September 24, 2008 by t01-100

[Snowman]

re the fuel sampler....would be a very good idea to fit one now special fuels are banned. There hasn't been much point checking fuel in the last few years when there were no restrictions but it might be different this year.

BTW snowy lucky you are a short arse. We would love to put cross bracing for cage in the roof but we always whack our helmets on them I take there are still a few bars coming on that setup

Yeah there's still all the diagonals and the side intrusions to go in there - was just a running update.

And as for the roof the side-bar is my only concern as I've kept the trim in so it is across a bit. We'll have to see when the seat goes in how we go. But if it is an issue I can lower the seat because as you said I am a short ass (silly seat is lower than the drivers seat currently).

[t01-100]

just did 336km of the targa wrest point course today... man i'm wrecked and need beers!

the mazda3 will never be the same... and neither will the tiger snake i didn't quite miss!

[Marlin]

Well wicked Whats the longest stage Stu?

[t01-100]

longest looks to be 29.8k, prior to that stage is an 18k, following the 29.8 is a 25.

[Marlin]

Fark yeah!

[Snowman]

longest looks to be 29.8k, prior to that stage is an 18k, following the 29.8 is a 25.

LOL - talk about an induction of fire for a 1st rally They are even going to be on the 1st day too right?

[Marlin]

Better than short stages Andrew.... longer stages help you get into the groove

[Duncan]

yeah i totally agree. For a novice driver a longer stage is much easier - the short ones are over before you get into it and all of a sudden its helmet back off, brain back off and wandering around at the speed limit.

Its novice navigators I'd be worried about on long stages - much bigger chance of getting lost in the notes. I was lucky Kel never came off notes all Targa.

[Snowman]

Come on I'm used to Dutton rallies where events are over in 30s. I'm an expert at short stages!

It's the longer ones where the "are we there yet?" factor kicks in that I'm worried about

I found doing a lap of the Nurburgring pretty mentally taxing by the end and thats less than 20km's (BTG) so 30km's will be interesting.

[Duncan]

well I've never done the burger ring, but I never ran out of interest in side a targa stage lol.... adrenalin lasted long enough each time. I felt wrecked by the end of the day though.

But, comparing it to endurance races it is much easier to stay focussed because it always keeps changing. a 2 hour enduro race stint does get a bit repetitive and I found myself a couple of times wondering what I had done in the last 3 laps.

[Snowman]

So Stu - are you going to be releasing the courses and regs together tomorrow??

[t01-100]

i saw some of the new website today before i disappeared for a long lunch so i reckon it will be up soon!

the targa tas course is still being worked through, but will form much the same as this year... but day one will be better!

the targa wrest point course will be detailed by weeks end with competitive distances.

[PHaT MR30]

i saw some of the new website today before i disappeared for a long lunch so i reckon it will be up soon!

the targa tas course is still being worked through, but will form much the same as this year... but day one will be better!

the targa wrest point course will be detailed by weeks end with competitive distances.

Have heard about a few of the changes and they sound interesting!