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Title: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Jekyll and Hyde on July 01, 2012, 04:55:46 PM
There's a track in here somewhere!



Three and a half minutes of the first (and wettest) wet run I had.  Checked the tyre pressures after coming in, and they were back down to where they'd started the day, no wonder I was battling chronic understeer!
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Ray Pignataro on July 01, 2012, 05:13:49 PM
Yes it was wet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JMhLNRRIvI&list=UUQcFTC0cGpW7cAJXaET7r1w&index=1&feature=plcp
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Jekyll and Hyde on July 01, 2012, 05:34:12 PM
Quote from: Ray Pignataro on July 01, 2012, 05:13:49 PM
Yes it was wet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JMhLNRRIvI&list=UUQcFTC0cGpW7cAJXaET7r1w&index=1&feature=plcp

Well, that explains where the new run off drains at MG appeared from, AND the dirty marks on the inside of the exit to Southern loop!   ;D ;D  Think I nearly did the same as you on one of the sessions...
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Frank Musco on July 02, 2012, 04:17:59 PM
Nice 360 Ray! while keeping it on the track. I think you meant to do that just to let the Pulsar back in front to keep the fun going.
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: jimnielsen on July 02, 2012, 04:49:37 PM
I would have put it on the trailer....
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Stephen Aarons on July 02, 2012, 06:45:41 PM


My one and only dry run  :P


Also I am extremely jealous of your wipers Ben!!!!
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: tjb0274 on July 03, 2012, 07:31:28 AM
The best lap from my only dry run - beat my PB by 2 secs and thought the day was looking good... Spent the rest of it spinning off once the rain came.

I've also got some cool footage of Mick Aarons having a run in the Ricciardi that I'll post as soon as I've processed it.

Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Evan Bottcher on July 03, 2012, 08:23:07 AM
Great lap Tim!
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Neil Choi on July 03, 2012, 08:29:33 AM
Some pictures from a SAU-Vic member

http://aaronactive.photoshelter.com/ (http://aaronactive.photoshelter.com/)

Offering AROCA members 10% off by using the coupon code AROCA for any purchases until the 10th of July 2012 - They are also welcome to organise multiple images through a single person and take advantage of the 10 image pack.
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Neil Choi on July 03, 2012, 09:59:22 AM
A little snippet of some antics.

Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Miss Alfa Sprint on July 03, 2012, 10:42:56 AM
Photos now uploaded to my website  :)

http://www.marisagangemi.com/gallery3/index.php/Motorsport/Phillip-Island-June-30th-2012 (http://www.marisagangemi.com/gallery3/index.php/Motorsport/Phillip-Island-June-30th-2012)
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: aaronactive on July 03, 2012, 05:21:11 PM
Hi All,

Great to see all the Alfa's out on Saturday. One of my mates had a GTV6 back in the day so I have a soft spot for those cars! Anyway, I was out taking photos in the rain and have put them up line if people would like to purchase images/prints/etc. Feel free to have a look, and if you do end up liking something enough to buy - You can use a coupon code AROCA for a 10% discount until the 10th of July 2012.

Thanks all!

http://aaronactive.photoshelter.com

Btw, Nice photos Ms Alfa - Were you the girl in the maroon jacket?
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Miss Alfa Sprint on July 03, 2012, 05:47:13 PM
Quote from: aaronactive on July 03, 2012, 05:21:11 PM
Hi All,

Great to see all the Alfa's out on Saturday. One of my mates had a GTV6 back in the day so I have a soft spot for those cars! Anyway, I was out taking photos in the rain and have put them up line if people would like to purchase images/prints/etc. Feel free to have a look, and if you do end up liking something enough to buy - You can use a coupon code AROCA for a 10% discount until the 10th of July 2012.

Thanks all!

http://aaronactive.photoshelter.com

Btw, Nice photos Ms Alfa - Were you the girl in the maroon jacket?

Thanks, yes i was wearing the AROCA club jacket and safety vest :) Your photos are awesome!
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Jekyll and Hyde on July 03, 2012, 07:09:17 PM
Quote from: Neil Choi on July 03, 2012, 09:59:22 AM
A little snippet of some antics.


Aww - you can barely see me slide in turn 1, it happens so quick.  That MX-5 didn't stay in front of you for long...  ;D
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Evan Bottcher on July 03, 2012, 07:51:16 PM
Quote from: Neil Choi on July 03, 2012, 09:59:22 AM
A little snippet of some antics.

Glad to hear you've fixed that spigot bearing...  ::)
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: tjb0274 on July 03, 2012, 09:53:52 PM
Quote from: Evan Bottcher on July 03, 2012, 08:23:07 AM
Great lap Tim!

Thanks  :) The car was really flying. The suspension change seems to have made it very twitchy in the wet, though - even Mick could barely keep it pointing straight once the rain came.
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Mat Francis on July 04, 2012, 08:52:16 AM
Your speed past some of the other cars, that I know are by no means slow, is just frightening.
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: hammer on July 04, 2012, 09:57:09 AM
Hey Mick, great driving. What final drive do you run in your car?

Cheers, Brent
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Sheldon McIntosh on July 04, 2012, 06:14:16 PM
Quote from: hammer on July 04, 2012, 09:57:09 AM
Hey Mick, great driving. What final drive do you run in your car?

I'd also like to know this.

Just going by engine note, I reckon you could save half a second by holding onto third on the run up to Siberia.  Feel free to flame me if I'm wrong about that though.  Nice driving.
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Jekyll and Hyde on July 04, 2012, 07:42:07 PM
Quote from: Mat Francis on July 04, 2012, 08:52:16 AM
Your speed past some of the other cars, that I know are by no means slow, is just frightening.

You do realise that now you have the big motor, we're expecting you to come and play with us now.... No excuses will be accepted.
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Mat Francis on July 04, 2012, 08:41:23 PM
Quote from: Jekyll and Hyde on July 04, 2012, 07:42:07 PM
Quote from: Mat Francis on July 04, 2012, 08:52:16 AM
Your speed past some of the other cars, that I know are by no means slow, is just frightening.

You do realise that now you have the big motor, we're expecting you to come and play with us now.... No excuses will be accepted.

Not even 23mm torsion bars? Door handles are getting rare you know.
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Evan Bottcher on July 04, 2012, 10:25:33 PM
I like how I don't need a g-force display - I can just watch the dust and crap in the passenger footwell...

(maybe I'm looking in the wrong spot in this video).

Great driving, and nice video..!
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Sheldon McIntosh on July 04, 2012, 10:42:23 PM
Quote from: Choderboy on July 04, 2012, 06:43:05 PM
Sheldon, you are right, but I like to change at 6,500rpm to conserve the engine. I don't like buzzing it at 7,000rpm as it doesn't make any more considerable power after 6,500rpm. 

Ah okay, I didn't realise your revs were that high there, I didn't think it sounded that high (and it sounded to me like you were changing up to fourth earlier than in other parts of the track).  Fair enough then, and apologies for the impertinence.

You've got a mild cam haven't you?  Do you know if the standard 3 litre can go to 7000 safely?
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Ray Pignataro on July 05, 2012, 02:56:57 AM
I also think I should wash my car...
What? didnt your car get wet and washed at phillip island? lol
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: Jekyll and Hyde on July 05, 2012, 06:58:38 PM
Quote from: Mat Francis on July 04, 2012, 08:41:23 PM
Not even 23mm torsion bars? Door handles are getting rare you know.

Hmmm... According to your dad, you've got enough cars hanging around there that you should have a lifetime supply.  ;D  Otherwise, just bolt some training wheels on halfway up the door....
Title: Re: Phillip Island 30 June 2012
Post by: tjb0274 on July 08, 2012, 11:54:49 AM
Some footage of Mick in the Ricciardi trying to wear out my steering rack  :)