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What are the problems with the DR30 rear end? Is it the camber change like a 1600?

Not sure what to do with this car till we get it and see what spec it is? It ran LMS in 2001 so that would be very close to SS now. Eventual plans are for full MS build incl S13 susp and steering, RB cr g/box, serious llightening etc. Might run in an event or two as is and see where to go from there.

I saw there was an Escort in the ocean on that 2001 Targa Tape, is that the same spot as the 2 cars at Wrest Point?

Congrats on the new addition Paul! Sneaky fella aren't you.... not a whisper of it :)

Further enquiries re Rexy's dak dak brakes. Good authoretehhh tells me CAMS disabled and sealed the system prior to the event. Well there ya go. The old fox can steer a bit :)

Other news says there will be further simple steps taken to completely eradicate the use of ABS where it's not allowed.

The DR30 has a similar design to the 1600 and Bluebird as far as i know, heaps of dynamic camber and bump steer.

I enquired to Benson about putting a R32-4 rear end in. And it needs to still be a semi trailing rear end, as it needs to be the same 'type' (live axle, semi trailing, multilink). With the rules you can fix it, but it will need a bit of thought and designing. E30 bimmers, and the 911 RS's seem to be fine with semi trailing.

Congrats on the new addition Paul! Sneaky fella aren't you.... not a whisper of it :)

No sneakiness to be had Benny. I actually looked at a different DR30 drift spec car in Hobart while we were there, and when asking various peoples' opinions on this car on the way back to Brissy it was mentioned that another might be for sale. Just one of those "right time right place" things I guess (hope)? Time will tell if it is the right move or not?

In regard to the rear end, I know the gravel rally guys here have a mod to reduce the camber change on their 1600 rally cars, but for the moment I will see how it goes as is. There seem to be a few 240z's and Porsche 944's doing ok with a standard trailing arm setup this year? I am no expert though, this is my first venture into the earlier Nissan days! All advice greatly accepted.

Still, I look forward to seeing how you end up with it Paul :)

How to fix camber changes..... Is it really all about the speed though? If ya wanna impress your mates, just upload in-car to YewToobe with a sneaky 15% increase in play speed.

Everyone will think you're a weapon then, and your nav will sound like he's just really excited!

It really is more about the event than winning a class I reckon (spoken by a bloke who's not won much lol)

Still, I look forward to seeing how you end up with it Paul :)

How to fix camber changes..... Is it really all about the speed though? If ya wanna impress your mates, just upload in-car to YewToobe with a sneaky 15% increase in play speed.

Everyone will think you're a weapon then, and your nav will sound like he's just really excited!

It really is more about the event than winning a class I reckon (spoken by a bloke who's not won much lol)

Dude, you've got the cred. Just because your car breaks, or you don't win is irrelevant (although it would be nice). You've been there - which is something lots of us appreciate and would aspire to. You're not a keyboard warrior making up crap.

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Dude, you've got the cred. Just because your car breaks, or you don't win is irrelevant (although it would be nice). You've been there - which is something lots of us appreciate and would aspire to. You're not a keyboard warrior making up crap.

:worship:

You doing the 'two profile' thing again Benny? :spank:

You doing the 'two profile' thing again Benny? :spank:

Haha nah, I'm building up a track car. Just envious of you guys that do the serious stuff. Hopefully I can pilot a jet at speed....

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