Mallala Trackday - Nov 23

[heslo]

any thoughts on where to go for a post trackday beer + schnitzel to wait out peak hour traffic to home?

need a pub that would suit most people (northern & southerners) and has a decent car park.

Kim, Dave and I usually hit up a local place (for me) called Chenzos, but I'm not sure if they are still there, last time we went they were closed... odd. ANYHOW, I think somewhere on the way back, perhaps a pub in Gawler or even the one in Mallala (had decent food and service was... nice) are both ideas too. Either way, I'll definitely be there

[scandyflick]

even though im not gonna be at the day ( ) ill probably make it out after (to the pub/whatever) to see how you all went.

[heslo]

even though im a pansy and I'm getting my ass bleached ill probably make it out after (to the pub/whatever) to see how you all went.

Fixed for truth

You'd be more than welcome Dave

[scandyflick]

hey, im getting my ass bleached at your request mr! you never appreciate anything i do.

[heslo]

hey, im getting my ass bleached at your request mr! you never appreciate anything i do.

Yeah, I can never be pleased...

Kim, I know it's out of the way kinda sorta but if you go the back way home from Gawler, you can go home via some nice hill roads, pop out at Tea Tree Gully and head to the pub there too. Great meals, ample car parking, nicely priced. Then it's really a hop skip and jump from there to North East Rd. Just throwing out suggestions

[Dohmar]

Yeah, I can never be pleased...

Kim, I know it's out of the way kinda sorta but if you go the back way home from Gawler, you can go home via some nice hill roads, pop out at Tea Tree Gully and head to the pub there too. Great meals, ample car parking, nicely priced. Then it's really a hop skip and jump from there to North East Rd. Just throwing out suggestions

mawson lakes hotel is kinda on the way back into the city (and they have massive schnittys at that)

-D

[V35-2005]

mawson lakes hotel is kinda on the way back into the city (and they have massive schnittys at that)

-D

that's not a bad suggestion - it would have large flat carparks and is not too far off the road the southern guys would take to go home. I've tended to go to the Tap Inn in Kent Town and The Maid (and Magpie) over the years but that may not suit the northern guys. so Mawson Lakes would be a good compromise (and not too far from Mallala for a drink)

[Krishy]

i would be happy to come to the meet at mawson lakes hotel to catch up with you boys and find out how the day went etc

[V35-2005]

Mawson Lakes hotel seems to be the front runner at the moment (thanks Dohmar!)

lets hope that the cool change next Friday extends to the trackday...

[heslo]

Fingers crossed... this heat would kill my car. What's the story if it's 40+ degrees on the day? We still go out but at a slower pace or what?

[writeoff]

I am hoping that some of the more mechanically minded may be able to help me out for this track day. As many of you will know from my constant whining my R32 GTR has been off the road for 17 months now. It was released to me briefly for the last driver training day and I have organised to get it again this Thursday 19 Nov and return it the following Tuesday 24 Nov. The car has not finished being corrected/fixed after it was 'repaired' but the front end should be done.

What I need help with is completely flushing & bleeding the brakes, fitting hoses to the oil catch can & a general look over the car to make sure that it is ok to take to Mallala. I have called 4 workshops but they are all booked out and can not get to my car until after the track day. I should point out that I have NO mechanical knowledge and due to injuries from crashes have limited physical ability to work on cars. Obviously I would compensate anyone who helped me with $ or alcohol or anything (non-sexual) that they would like. PM me if you're able to help out. Cheers.

[scandyflick]

id be willing to give you a hand mate (ive got the 21st off), and im sure luke (heslo) would be more than happy aswell.

maybe i can borrow that gtr seat of yours at the same time.

Edited November 13, 2009 by scandyflick

[heslo]

id be willing to give you a hand mate (ive got the 21st off), and im sure luke (heslo) would be more than happy aswell.

maybe i can borrow that gtr seat of yours at the same time.

Sounds good

[Dohmar]

I am hoping that some of the more mechanically minded may be able to help me out for this track day. As many of you will know from my constant whining my R32 GTR has been off the road for 17 months now. It was released to me briefly for the last driver training day and I have organised to get it again this Thursday 19 Nov and return it the following Tuesday 24 Nov. The car has not finished being corrected/fixed after it was 'repaired' but the front end should be done.

What I need help with is completely flushing & bleeding the brakes, fitting hoses to the oil catch can & a general look over the car to make sure that it is ok to take to Mallala. I have called 4 workshops but they are all booked out and can not get to my car until after the track day. I should point out that I have NO mechanical knowledge and due to injuries from crashes have limited physical ability to work on cars. Obviously I would compensate anyone who helped me with $ or alcohol or anything (non-sexual) that they would like. PM me if you're able to help out. Cheers.

I can ask my mechanic Gil if he can fit you in, hes in Dry Creek too so its just off Port Wakefield road

-D

[writeoff]

Thanks for the offers guys (and the call Kim) but I managed to speak with John Keen and he'll fit the GTR in at Southern Hi-Tech sometime on Thurs & Fri.

Dave - do you want me to pull out that R33 GTR driver's seat?

[Luke_ENR34]

Was gonna say u would be welcome to bring it down to my brothers workshop and put it on the hoist.

Any troubles let me know.

[V35-2005]

Fingers crossed... this heat would kill my car. What's the story if it's 40+ degrees on the day? We still go out but at a slower pace or what?

the event will run in rain, hail or shine. if it's still hot, then we'll end up going slower (turbos more so than the NA guys) and it is certainly more interesting in the wet. either way, the point of the day is to learn car control and improve your racing lines around the circuit.

so, one week to go! don't forget to read the recommendations that are listed on your receipt from John Bowe Driving re metal valve caps, appropriate clothing, no spectators, cancellation procedure, etc.

no helmet = no drive

For those who have been out on one of these days before, the following is good revision. For those who haven't, this will be useful in your preparation. This list has been compiled from the group's experiences over the last couple of years, so ignore the recommendations at your own peril.

Mandatory: (Not Negotiable. DON'T HAVE = CAN'T DRIVE)

* full face / open face helmet (MUST HAVE) - motorcycle helmets are fine, Australian Standard AS1698 helmets are preferred minimum

* long sleeved shirt (cotton/non-synthetic material)

* long pants (no shorts!)

* metal tire valve caps (if you don't have them, then start looking to buy now)

* increase tire pressure by 8-10psi for street tires

* full tank of fuel (98RON recommended)

Rationale: higher tire pressures mean stiffer sidewalls, so less deformation during cornering. We recommend starting high (usually 38psi cold for 17" tires) before leaving Adelaide as you can always let them down to the desired levels when you're at Mallala - there aren't any tire pumps at the track. Long sleeved clothing will protect you a couple of seconds more in case of fire and cotton won't melt like synthetics will. If you have a racesuit or Nomex clothing, you're welcome to wear it - those who laugh at that stuff won't be laughing when they're on fire.

Recommended:

* thin soled shoes (eg. Puma motorsport range - Future Cat / Speed Cat)

* driving gloves

* cap/hat (to save you from having helmet hair when you're out of the car!)

* sunscreen + Aeroguard

* tire pressure gauge

* fire extinguisher (secured)

* tool kit / socket set

* wheel chocks (leave handbrake OFF after lapping)

* octane boost

* extra fuel (enough to get to nearest BP Gawler or BP Bolivar 35km away)

* remove loose objects from vehicle interior

Rationale: You will get better pedal feel and control with driving shoes rather than work boots. Your palms will get sweaty in the heat, so driving gloves help you to grip the steering wheel better. There's no shade on the track and the sun is pretty harsh out there, so protect yourself with some sunscreen. If it's a hot day, there will be hundreds of flies at Mallala and they're bloody annoying, so don't forget the Aeroguard! Hopefully you won't have to use a fire extinguisher, but it will be handy in case someone else is in trouble nearby. The tool kit is useful for tightening things up in case they fall off or hoses pop off (it has happened to a few of us before). And DON'T use your handbrake when parking in the pits after doing hard laps - it may fuse to your rear brakes if they're too hot or you'll leave an imprint of the hot pad on the rotor at the very least. Octane boost is a good safety measure. The fuel pump at Mallala may not be available on our day, so best to bring an extra jerry can of fuel to top up at lunchtime. The turbo charged cars will be thirsty and you want to prevent low fuel starvation when cornering by not having a an empty tank.

[V35-2005]

my car is finally ready for this trackday - a big thank you goes out to John (Marvey Tech) for rewiring my battery cut off and thermo fan in the searing heat yesterday. his workshop is definitely still next door to Morpowa and i got to have a look at Simon's 2J racecar before he went out to Mallala again that day (crazy in that heat).

John will also be joining us out at Mallala next week with his S13 for a bit of grip practice

[heslo]

my car is finally ready for this trackday - a big thank you goes out to John (Marvey Tech) for rewiring my battery cut off and thermo fan in the searing heat yesterday. his workshop is definitely still next door to Morpowa and i got to have a look at Simon's 2J racecar before he went out to Mallala again that day (crazy in that heat).

John will also be joining us out at Mallala next week with his S13 for a bit of grip practice

Ah awesome, will be great to see him out there!

[Dohmar]

For those who have been out on one of these days before, the following is good revision. For those who haven't, this will be useful in your preparation. This list has been compiled from the group's experiences over the last couple of years, so ignore the recommendations at your own peril.

Did a little bit of googling for my own personal benefit for the time when I am prepared to track the car :

http://www.gmpracingproducts.com.au/racewe...ewear-racer.php

These guys have race suits, balaclavas, racing gloves and nomex socks, racing shoes

and these guys http://www.bsmsport.com.au/ecommerce/index.php?productID=189 have a CAMS starter kit, with stickers, fire extinguisher, first aid kit and some other crap like a hammer?? for around the $130 mark

also, ISC @ http://www.isc-warehouse.com has the metal valve caps for $20 and tyre pressure gauges as well as a bunch of other goodies, check em out

-D