Kumho Lap Battle Championship Round 3 - Date & Location Change

[The Bogan]

Yeah mate, the 235 khumos where just not up to the task, I usually run 265 Dunlop R but I got the khumos for free, the car is going in to suspension warehouse for some bushes and adjustable caster arms, while its there I'll get then to give it a good hard look over.

Also I'm in the market for some 255/40 17 R medium/hard comp tyres, not sure on what brand though, price will factor in so whatever tire rack has in that size in a motorsport tyre maybe.

I want one of those camera thingies you got though, it's awesome, what was the brand and model again ?

[gregor]

im suprised you killed the kumhos so quickly, we've got some guys that have used them for ages. Maybe its the soft compound that did it?

Ben - definitely agree the dummy grid area needed work. I think we can do a better job at getting cars out faster next time (accidents & spills withstanding). The WRX club did the organisation on this one and this event was a bit of a benchmark for future ones. With the feedback we are getting we can throw ideas around and improve some of the things that didnt work so well.

There wasn't duplicate groups, but white group was given a session with instructors outside the normal rotation, that was discussed at the drivers briefing. Next year there will be better communication in the lead up to the event as well, which should help as well.

[The Bogan]

The 1500 odd kg boat with 235 soft compuond was not a winner, tyres just ate themselves through massive understeer, my set up/alignment was the same as last time out but the 265 Dunlops seemed to eat it up better.

I'll be looking at my set up again though.

[BunsenBurna]

Has anyone got access to any pics from the WRX Club site??

[The Bogan]

Negative on the pics ghost rider, hopefully some make it here, I'll have a look on the renew site.

[gregor]

there is a link on evo oz to boost crusing but its mostly a few evos or static off track shots. http://www.boostcruising.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=776524

I'll link any photos on our forum here too. Waiting anxiously on a guy we had taking photos. Apparently he got a few with me popping some sizable exhaust flames - can't wait to see them

[BunsenBurna]

White Leader, standing by.

[BunsenBurna]

Wasn't ready for this one hahaha

[Duncan]

yeah those kumho medium/softs are indeed soft....I overheated a set it 3-4 laps. Still great grip though

[BunsenBurna]

Shitty video as promised. Most noteworthy is the EMO spinning at approx 6:20

[BunsenBurna]

I want one of those camera thingies you got though, it's awesome, what was the brand and model again ?

The camera you were using is a Contour - Pro HD version I believe. I also use a Contour GPS which is the model below the Pro but still fantastic in my view. To make a video like the one I've posted above is soo easy (although I haven't got the sync completely spot on, it's very easy to change) with a program called Dashware - all the data you see there came from within my little camera.

I got mine from USA a few months back when the dollar was at about $1.05 US - just under $350 delivered with a suction mount. Not sure on pricing now. Good bit of kit. Get one Mark!

[benm]

Mine is the ContourPlus edition, main difference is it has an external mic port.

Wasnt able to get Dashware to work at all, it detects the data and imports it but the gauges dont show anything and the lap timer just keeps ticking over...weird

[gregor]

There is a feature on the day here:

http://www.street-cover.com/2011/japanese-track-battle-eastern-creek-raceway.html

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[STRETCH]

when are we going to see the final results .

i think i need a new set of tyres .Thanks mr khumo

[gregor]

I'd expect in the next week or so, remember we are doing this in our spare time. They're underway but its a manual process. From a quick skim over the sessions it looks like you'll be pretty close to Mal in the final points so taking the time to make sure the numbers are spot on is even more important.

[gregor]

double post

Edited November 9, 2011 by gregor

[AndyMac]

Found a set of photos.

http://www.thedocaus.com/images/WRX/2011/6/

+ WRX blowing up....

http://www.thedocaus.com/images/WRX/2011/7/

PS. Go Evo.

[dnissi]

I'd expect in the next week or so, remember we are doing this in our spare time. They're underway but its a manual process. From a quick skim over the sessions it looks like you'll be pretty close to Mal in the final points so taking the time to make sure the numbers are spot on is even more important.

any news regarding this chris???

[gregor]

Yep: http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/384418-kumho-lap-battle-championship-results/

Sorry for the delay, way too time poor lately