A couple of videos of Phillip Island on the weekend. These feature Jim in the wet on slicks, and the improved Sheldon.
This is the first practice of the day as it began to drizzle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcWVPYyvSwM
This is trying to keep up with Sheldon in the 90.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clgfR4qyMjQ
One more to go when I got to mix it up with the MX-5's at the end of the day.
Cheers Frank.
My last run of the day with the MX-5's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doxhjd6llsY
Cheers Frank.
Great videos Frank! You actually managed to capture my entire efforts at Phillip Island on Sunday in the brief time I make an appearance in the first video. I should get a discount because my car has not exactly been wearing the track out..
I like the Turtle video best, but in the end, Sheldon did a faster time than you - thats gotta hurt! :)
Quote from: jimnielsen on December 15, 2010, 05:14:37 PM
Great videos Frank! You actually managed to capture my entire efforts at Phillip Island on Sunday in the brief time I make an appearance in the first video. I should get a discount because my car has not exactly been wearing the track out..
I like the Turtle video best, but in the end, Sheldon did a faster time than you - thats gotta hurt! :)
so what happened? we saw you load up and leave very early.......
Here's some more vision from last Sunday @ Philip Island. My Twin Spark Alfetta chasing Neil Choi in his new Group S Alfetta ( ex Tony Hawker car). The fast finishing Henderson Alfetta is in the last few frames
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KHpvHmBGRWI
Cheers
Gully
Got some footage of my last run, wasn't really following people for very long, but was my best run on the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9n91m1JAXI
Paul. that was an awesome video - damn shame you couldn't catch Neil though... I felt sure he'd come off at Honda as soon as the rain started!! What sort of camera were you using - brilliant quality - ?
Alister: Head gasket problems - already taken the head off, fitted an MLS gasket with new 12.8 bolts and put it back together...
QuotePaul. that was an awesome video - damn shame you couldn't catch Neil though... I felt sure he'd come off at Honda as soon as the rain started!! What sort of camera were you using - brilliant quality - ?
Thanks Jim, The camera was one of those little Kodak Zi6 that Stuart Thompson was using earlier in the year. Good value for $99.00 although the sound could be better . I don't think the 1/4 inch sub woffer is up to it.
It was a funny old day Sunday. I had my best time in the first session then proceeded to go slower. Neil on the other hand got faster. I also have some good vision with Justin Jacobs in his new 75 but having trouble with the edit function. I will try again tomorrow . Can't wait for 3 runs at P I next year
You didnt get a red 75 doing a 360 on the warm up lap did you gully?
I have no idea who that could have been...
I did, will put it up once I can fix the upload.
Neil
QuoteYou didnt get a red 75 doing a 360 on the warm up lap did you gully?
Deano, You were just in front of me but already around Honda. Unfortunately all i got was a puff of tyre smoke as you excited gracefully to the right.
Quote from: Stephen Aarons on December 15, 2010, 07:40:57 PM
Got some footage of my last run, wasn't really following people for very long, but was my best run on the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9n91m1JAXI
Hi Stephen.
Very nice driving...smooth and quick. Can you tell us a little about the set up of your 75? Eg. Tyres, suspension set-up, how much negative camber, and any engine work?
Cheers,
Henry.
Quote from: jimnielsen on December 15, 2010, 05:14:37 PM
I like the Turtle video best, but in the end, Sheldon did a faster time than you - thats gotta hurt! :)
Jim, that's very true, it does hurt. What can I say, unless I get quickest time of the day I'll never be happy. I'll get over it. ;)
Gully, well done keeping up with Neil, very difficult drive when it drizzles on parts of the track. Excellent video, so clear and sharp, that camera is great value.
Cheers
Quote from: Frank Musco on December 16, 2010, 12:15:50 PM
Jim, that's very true, it does hurt.
And my car drove there and back. And has central locking. And electric windows. Is it hurting any more yet?
The small matter of an engine twice as big helps too of course.
It has taken me 4 years to catch you Frank, let me wallow in self-satisfaction for a few
days months at least!! You're next Jim!!
Quote from: Sheldon McIntosh on December 16, 2010, 12:26:36 PM
Quote from: Frank Musco on December 16, 2010, 12:15:50 PM
Jim, that's very true, it does hurt.
And my car drove there and back. And has central locking. And electric windows. Is it hurting any more yet?
Thanks Sheldon, YES, it does hurt more. :'(
Merry Fricken Christmas to you to! :D
Quote from: deano on December 15, 2010, 10:39:39 PM
You didnt get a red 75 doing a 360 on the warm up lap did you gully?
I have no idea who that could have been...
Oh Hell - things we find out that we don't really want to know!!
After Honda of course, after the safety car left the circuit....just making sure we have our facts straight here!
Here you go, Dean, your fancy drive demonstration to impress me on warm up, enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEn115RlL0o
Neil
PS having trouble uploading, keeps getting pictureless file but has sound?
Here is one Alfetta GTV chasing Alfa 75 and Alfa 105, having some fun sitting at the back and chasing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_i8eNmFTFw
Neil
Here is one of Damon in Alfetta GTV, chasing and being held up by MX5 and eventually losing out as dad used up all the fuel in previous run.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ppI4XzPOH8
Neil
Sunday must have been chase Justin Jacobs ( red Alfa 75 TS) day. Following on from Damon's great drive ( up until he ran out of fuel) Here's some vision of me chasing Justin's new Alfa 75 TS.
http://www.youtube.com/user/116gully?feature=mhum
Neil,
Thanks for the graphic demonstration of where I'm slow. I promise I'll do better next time.
Quote from: Chris Blanden on December 17, 2010, 01:03:51 PM
Neil,
Thanks for the graphic demonstration of where I'm slow. I promise I'll do better next time.
And remember where Phil is parked with the noise gun next time.....normally just past the bridge on the left hand side of the track. ;)
Well yes, it didn't help having to lift off every time I went past!
Neil, That's a fast car you've got. Sounds grouse.
Nice trick leaving no juice in it for Damon!
It was pay back, he left me no juice in the run before. But drank 20L in only two runs.
Car is not fast in reality, look at Sandown times, got to get more power out of it, otherwise it will be running last.
Should be 2 sec better if we can cut out the mistakes.
Quote from: Henry Goodman on December 16, 2010, 09:05:03 AM
Quote from: Stephen Aarons on December 15, 2010, 07:40:57 PM
Got some footage of my last run, wasn't really following people for very long, but was my best run on the day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9n91m1JAXI
Hi Stephen.
Very nice driving...smooth and quick. Can you tell us a little about the set up of your 75? Eg. Tyres, suspension set-up, how much negative camber, and any engine work?
Cheers,
Henry.
Hi Henry,
Sorry for the delayed reply, been busy with work.
My 75 is pretty much standard really, running old road tyres (Maxxis MZ1 I think) which are very much past it, suspension is all standard except for some koni reds and slightly lower rear springs, standard camber, and a very much standard motor with 340,000km on the clock.
Cheers
Steve
Great Video - though somewhat strange and yet enjoyable watching my son's MX5 fall of in front of you at the 7min mark out of 2 ;D
Quote from: Frank Musco on December 15, 2010, 12:23:31 PM
My last run of the day with the MX-5's.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doxhjd6llsY
Cheers Frank.