Jump to content
SAU Community

23rd February - Wakefield?

cammaS15

By cammaS15,
in Australian Capital Territory

 Share

Recommended Posts

cammaS15 Collaborator

cammaS15

Posted
Posted

With the RENEW track day coming up I thought I might get a little bit of practise in @ Wakefield if anyone is interested in taking there Skyline out. Pete from SAU (fatz) will be bringing his RB26 R31 out (I think there will be some other R31s as well).

The only problem is that its a weekday (Wednesday). Im heading off to Phillip Island the next day so better not break anything!

Oh and I dont have to talk to the Government over this one... :werd:

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/64565-23rd-february-wakefield/
Share on other sites
SupaFly Skyline Experienced

SupaFly Skyline

Posted
Posted
how much,

$80 for the day on the track, $30 for a wakefield license, $20 for a stack hat ($50 deposit sometimes required, ive never paid it)

and what time

Starts at 8 am, but you can show up when you want

and what do we need.

full length clothes, closed shoes, helmet if you got one, all loose items removed from the car

cammaS15 Collaborator

cammaS15

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Thanks SupaFly.

Spectators dont have to pay a cent unless they want to go for a ride themselves in which case they pay the full amount (I think... cant really remember).

Stevie - would be great if your mates Stato can make it out there. My mate with the green ute loves his statos (owned a couple) but wont be able to make it out, he is racing at Phillip Island that weekend, we leave on the Thursday.

Here is some advice that I found very useful by the NSCC guys...

Mechanical:

Check all fluid levels ( Oil, Coolant, Brake Fluid )

Double Check that all caps are on and secure

Check front and rear brake pads

Check all tyres and ensure that they are in good condition

Check that all hoses ( including Intercooler pipes ) are firm and not worn

Check that your seatbelts are in good condition and not worn

Personal:

Long sleeve cotton-type shirt

Closed shoes

Short sleeved shirt (its either really hot, or really cold, at Wakefield)

Helmet (if you're not renting)

Empty anything you don't need out of the car. It'll give you a good excuse to clean out the interior.

What I will be bringing is:

Spare tyre and tyre changing equipment

Locking nut

Service booklet

All the other miscellaneous stuff gets left at home. If you have a big stereo that you can remove, take it out. You won't need a street directory, so leave it at home.

While you can empty your car there, its an open-aired shed and so there's little security. Don't leave anything lying around that you can't afford to lose. I might bring a little esky with some drinks, but there is a canteen facility on-site (and if you have to refuel at lunch, you'll be heading into town anyway).

Just as importantly, make sure that you get a good night's sleep and ensure that your attitude is right when you arrive. Driving like a hoon will get you off the track, either by the marshals or by the laws of physics. While Wakefield is forgiving on people who come off the track, you still run the risk of ripping a tyre open or crunching your lower bodywork on the loose stones if you hit it at speed. And the last thing you need is to be remembered as that guy risking everyone else's rides, that eventually got told by the marshals to never come back.

WET WEATHER: The track is open rain or shine, and I'll leave it up to you whether you want to come out.

Many thanks to Brenton and Alan at the NSCC, from whom I've borrowed a lot of this content.

oscar32 Mentor

oscar32

Posted
Posted

If it wasn't during the week I'd be there for sure.

Anyone comming to Oran Park for Fatz Track and Drift day??? 27th February (Sunday). Same deal, 8 am start. $140 for SAU members, passengers are $30, and spectators are asked for a gold coin I think...

LTSJayce Veteran

LTSJayce

Posted
Posted

I'm out,dammit! I wont have (a) the suspension back from the shock tuner or (B) my oil cooler and sump baffle fitted... Better believe I'm keen once things are done,though! Getting ANY time off when you work in retail is a bitch,however. : (

oscar32 Mentor

oscar32

Posted
Posted

Yeah, mine is in the shop for a week now, radiator and oil cooler, oh and the manifold issue :)

So I even miss the fatz day :cry:

Let me know the next date though :)

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • Skidmore
      Leather Gucci Bag With Receipt

      By Skidmore · Posted

      Gucci bags tend to hold their value well, so someone’s definitely going to get a nice find here.
    • Skip33
      Best Skyline ever

      By Skip33 · Posted

      @Ozdavroz Not going to get a better deal than that. Cash up front and ongoing payments. 🤑
    • MBS206
      Starting again

      By MBS206 · Posted

      I wouldn't even move it like gTSBoy is saying. I'd seriously do what Duncan is saying. Unplug the injectors, and unplug the fuel pump.  Pull the spark plugs out. Have a look in quickly with a bore scope if you want. At most, you can't spray a bit of oil into the bores so there is lubricant in there while you crank it. (Don't fill it, as it's only going to enter the exhaust, or spit at you out the spark plugs holes. Before cranking the engine on the starter, after a 5 year sit I'd probably prime the oil system manually. Easiest way to do so is to look at buying an oil filter relocation block, fit it to the engine. The pressure line going into the engine on this block you can then shove into some sort of oil pump, or put it into a bottle, with that hose going to the bottom. Fill bottle up with oil. Now seal the bottle and add a compressed air line to the top of the bottle. Feed compressed air in, about 20psi will be PLENTY. This will pump oil through the motor. Be aware, it also means it will drain back to the sump, so make sure you don't end up over filling the motor Now bolt the old oil setup back on (or fully install the remote filter system).   This way you've at least pushed fresh oil everywhere, then you're letting the motor crank to then do its own oiling. Then I'd tap the key to make sure it can start to crank, if the motor free bumps, then I'd just hit the key and let it crank. After letting it crank and seeing you can get real engine oil pressure, put new spark plugs in, reconnect the fuel system electrics, and send it.   Additionally, you can look to remove the fuel feed line to the rail, and divert it to a tank so you can get the bottom of the tank shit out, and just incase there's some crud sitting anywhere that gets passed the fuel filter (or is already ahead of it).   If fuel injection at the injectors ends up appearing to be a problem, you can dump the injectors into an ultrasonic cleaner for a quick flush clean out. Note this isn't as good as new injectors, or getting them pro cleaned and flowed    
    • Erelyes
      Jeff R32 Build

      By Erelyes · Posted

      All I can say is, that's still bloody awesome! No plans on caging it I'm guessing?
    • MBS206
      Best Skyline ever

      By MBS206 · Posted

      It seems you'd like your Skyline to go to a great home, that can keep it as a beautiful museum piece.  I feel I can provide the perfect place for it, however, I'm not sure I can justify so much money for a Skyline that has only been crashed 3 times. Due to this and market prices, would you be against me buying it for $100.00, with $60 to be paid upfront, and the remaining $40 to be paid annually in equal payments?  
×
×
  • Create New...