Tarmac Rallying Perpetual Thread

[PHaT MR30]

You don't think the Euro trash will be a bit on the heavy side snowman?

[Snowman]

I don't know! As I said until the Franfurst motorshow in a couple of weeks time we are still waiting on all of the spec of the car. It doesn't actually exist yet! All I know is that the apparent aim for the 2 cars were:

"For the Roc to be an RS Focus beater and the R20T to be an EVO and STi beater."

So heres hoping they are up to it! Although if they really wanted the Golf to be an EVO beater they should have put the 2.5L V5 Turbo from the TT-RS/RS3 in it rather than the S3's 2.0L.

It's actually a shame that the Showroom rules don't follow exactly the Bathurst 12hr rules in the max price level as it would open up a whole whack more options to be competative in (those Audi's fore example!). As half the reason I'm keen to do this car is to have something I can do both events in down the track. I'm sure I can find a few boys that'd put their hands up to have a crack at Bathurst in a couple of years if I have a suitable car.

[Duncan]

there was a 350z in showroom the year we went down. about mid field...

[Marlin]

there was a 350z in showroom the year we went down. about mid field...

Yeah, Brown/Locker ran the most competetive one, but Appo and I smashed it in a literally bog stock bug-eyed STi (14th outright).

Now, these VeeDubs Snowy...... can you stroke them?

[Snowman]

So it looks like TQ was disqualified for having a cat-less mid-pipe (which I personally think should be standard on all R35's! LOL) and intercooler pipes.

Questionable on how much difference either makes to the perfomance of the car other than sounding better! There would be some but nothing too significant. But you can be sure both were on the car at TT since they were both part of the HKS GT570 kit he originally got. Just lucky they didn't check his actuators! LOL

[Roy]

Just found this in my inbox, thought some would enjoy it...i did!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7V1xYzSNd0

[Marlin]

Nice one Roy

[phunky_monkey]

Awesome vid Troy, thanks for sharing.

[juggernaut1]

These older rally ones aren't bad either.

Edited September 11, 2009 by juggernaut1

[phunky_monkey]

Another good one. I want that Escort!

[Marlin]

Yeah that's way wicked that one there

[Snowman]

The Golf has been released!

AWD, 270HP - 0-100km/hr in 5.5s in stock trim. Not quite EMO X specs but it sure looks pretty in blue!

[phunky_monkey]

I like it Snowy, it sounds the goods. Nice to hear it's lighter than the R32, and looks a hell of a lot better in my opinion. I will miss the sound of the 3.2 though...

[Marlin]

Looks nice, won't have a buckley's chance in hell against a well driven Evo or STi though.

[Marlin]

Is there some Audi R8 envy 'round the front though?

[Snowman]

Definitely some R8 envy.

But if a Mazda 3 can do ok there is no reason this can't be midly competative. The EMO is still the Showroom weapon of choice no question, but this little thing won't come with the weight of expectation which would be a blessing, and if it's anything like the Scirocco it will be fun to drive which is just as important as being fast IMO.

[Marlin]

You're 100% correct there my man, being fun is a huge slice of the experience.

Thats one reason I decided to keep my thing and not "step up" to an Evo/STi......

And really, the MPS was only up there because there was no one else having a full crack at catching Greggy

[sav man]

Just got a email yesterday, the targa invertationals that were at symmons for the v8's have been invidted to come and be a support class for the v8's at phillip island.

Targa Invitationals at Phillip Island with the V8’s

Following the success of the inaugural Targa Invitationals at Symmons Plains earlier this year, the Invitationals has been invited to be a part of the up-coming V8 Supercar round at Phillip Island on Nov 7th and 8th, which has been organised due to the cancellation of the Bahrain round.

The Targa Invitationals series is open to any car that is eligible to compete in Targa Tasmania and the driver has a current CAMS circuit licence. The entry fee of $795 (+gst) includes garage and power and the on track activities will be a practise and qualifying session with a minimum of 2 race sessions.

Although short notice, the Phillip Island event will be a great weekend as it ‘s the first time the pre race V8 grid will be open to all ticket holders for 45 minutes prior to the race so all spectators can view and get up close to the drivers and cars, and access to the V8 paddock will be free to all.

Due to the short notice unfortunately we need a quick indication of who may be interested and information on the Invitationals series and the Symmons Plains round can be found at www.invitationals.com.au. If you or any of your mates whose cars and drivers comply would like to join us at Phillip Island please register your interest at [email protected] or phone 0411-822710 by this Monday 28th September.

We apologise for the urgency, however this is a perfect opportunity to test your Targa car on what is regarded as Australia’s best racing circuit, be part of the excitement of a V8 Supercar meeting and most importantly have a heap of fun with likeminded competitors.

[Marlin]

Piss off you got it yesterday, you got it ten minutes ago, same as me... I can see your name on the list.

Don't try and act all high and mighty like Ridgy emailed you first alright!!!!

[sav man]

na the one yesterday was from some other bloke, more of a eoi. only the symmons entrents were on that list.

you going to enter?

Edited September 24, 2009 by sav man