Trev
It's your lucky day, I can lend you a 4.4 Locked R180 if you like
Peter
"Pooley, Trevor" wrote:
> Richard,
>
> I would love a better diff but have only $100 to spend on parts between now
> and 7&8/10/00 where I will be racing at Winton. That said if anyone can
> lend, hire or sell me a 4.? open, LSD or locked diff for that much I will be
> willing to have a go. I can even provide some space for sponsorship if
> required!
>
> Regards
> Trev
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Richard Clough [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Monday, 11 September 2000 18:32
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
>
> Trevor
>
> On your current specs it looks like a simple diff swap to a 4.1 or 4.6 LSD
> would give you at least that time saving (probably more) without any engine
> mods.
>
> Many years ago I gained 3 seconds at Lakeland Hillclimb, Victoria (57 to
> 54sec) simply by putting in a (very good) LSD with the same ratio. (3.55:1
> in an LJ XU1 Torana). My usual class competitors couldn't believe the
> engine/tyres/suspension were untouched from my previous events runs.
>
> Peter Brock (remember him?) ran an HDT XU1 the same day and did a 51
> something, so there's an idea how much more you can get with better
> engine/transmission ratios/tyres/suspension tuning and driver skill.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Pooley, Trevor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, 11 September 2000 10:33 AM
> Subject: RE: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
>
> > Pete,
> >
> > FYI 39.65 sec, thats with a r160 3.7 open, 240k 5 speed, L20B twin 45s
> (80kw
> > at the back), 240K front struts and road tyres. Next year I want to take 2
> > sec off that by installing a more appropriate diff, headwork and some
> better
> > brakes and suspension. The only thing holding me back is time and money.
> >
> > Will you be running the vic state round at Mt Leura? I might come and
> watch.
> > Where is Mt Leura? Have you recovered from Rob Roy? I hope you beat Rob
> fron
> > Nth Ring auto parts.
> >
> > It was beaten late
> > > in the day by a lightweight racing version of an Austin Healy Sprite
> > > (36.25sec). This was Owen Crombie's car.
> >
> > Trev
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Peter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Friday, 8 September 2000 23:16
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
> >
> >
> > thats not bad trev,
> > my quickest time at morwell is a 36.19 (in official Practise) and 36.53 on
> > aa
> > official run.
> > Peter
> >
> > "Pooley, Trevor" wrote:
> >
> > > Mick,
> > >
> > > Is Pittsworth a hilclimb?
> > >
> > > I had a successfull day down at Morwell hillclimb on sunday. My best
> time
> > at
> > > Morwell is now 39.65sec, previously my best was 42.9sec. A Nissan GTiR
> > > nearly got the quickest time of the day with a 36.53sec. It was beaten
> > late
> > > in the day by a lightweight racing version of an Austin Healy Sprite
> > > (36.25sec).
> > >
> > > Trev
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Mick Ralph [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > > Sent: Wednesday, 6 September 2000 18:47
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Pittsworth Sprints (long and short)
> > >
> > > Short Story
> > > Great weekend... and a Nissan won outright!!!
> > > Long Story
> > > It took me until Sunday afternoon to get the car stable enough under
> > brakes
> > > to be able to get stuck in properly.. And theres some mighty fast cars
> out
> > > there.. Mark Edwards' 1200 ute was very quick @ 47.46. Craig Allen's
> 1200
> > > coupe was also very fast and won his div @45.05 Rod Grays 1200 coupe did
> a
> > > 44.27 to come third in a large "unregistered 2501cc - 5000cc div". Jon
> > > Siddins 240Z was mighty fast at 43.96 but just shaded by an impreza at
> > > 43.87. The Escort which won my div ran 45.26. Overall fastest was a real
> > > dogfight between a very expensive mid-mounted chev V8 Honda Prelude and
> > the
> > > Derek Pingel Nissan GTR V Spec Coupe. The Nissan was really quiet and
> > looked
> > > stock.. Man was it FAST!!! Fastest lap 41.35 - the Honda managed 42.06
> > > As for the yellow peril... The major objective of not bending it was
> > > achieved !!
> > > It took me ages to get tyre pressure and brake bias sorted out. Each run
> > is
> > > less than a minute- 8 runs in total for the weekend.. means u must have
> > the
> > > car sorted before u get there.. I had trouble heating up the brakes,
> tyres
> > > and motor.. Softer brake pads would be the go.. I also dropped my tyre
> > > pressures nearly 10psi on the saturday cos it was quite cold.... from
> > 32/30
> > > to 23/24..Bias was totally to the rear and, at one turn on the balance
> bar
> > > per race, it took me a few runs to dial it in. Also first gear was
> useless
> > > off the line and i took off in 2nd all weekend -and still had traction
> > > problems!! My times were 53.91, 53.70, 53.97, 53.94, 53.47, 52.11 and
> > > 51.92.. The Escort who won the div was an immaculate 'mexico' with a
> motor
> > > that sounded so sweet and it flew..His speed on the straight was 123kmh
> > > compared to my paltry 102kmh.. This was timed by the cops - in an 80
> > zone...
> > > I have no idea how I can make up 6.5 secs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
> > > It was a great weekend and Nissan won!!!!
> > > cheers
> > > Mick
> > >
> >
> >
>
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