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guye 10-05-2015 06:36 AM

But wait, there's more...


Gav on the Hillclimb...
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psllzbei46.jpg

And Jason...
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...pstrzhqq87.jpg

Brake lock...
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psvhlgbu3z.jpg

Rob on Slalom course...
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9bbf9hgo.jpg

And Rohan (stiffy) too...
http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...psyppiowoe.jpg

guye 10-05-2015 06:38 AM

And a panorama from the hill...

http://i1372.photobucket.com/albums/...ps4pxo950i.jpg

LJ47 10-05-2015 03:50 PM

Firstly I would like to thank the Cobra Car Club of NSW for organizing another fantastic Nationals.
Congratulations to John for winning another king Cobra well deserved.
Also thanks to the 3 competing Superformance cars Shane 2nd, Richard 4th and John equal 5th in king Cobra fantastic result for the brand.
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...ictureid=14204

Gav 10-05-2015 10:28 PM

Here is a link to one of my drag passes.
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fi0RwUiCKk[/ame]

Gav 10-05-2015 10:30 PM

if you have wondered what its like going for a ride with Ash Bright....
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt9Xz3wryTg[/ame]

Gav 10-05-2015 10:41 PM

And here is a hill climb.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_G8lHy7qNY[/ame]

spookypt 10-06-2015 04:11 PM

Nats 2015
 
Firstly thanks again to the NSW CCC for putting on a great event. It ran super smoothly and was very well organised. I did try to get around to thank the Marshals etc on Sunday but sadly couldn't get to everyone so THANK YOU to those I missed!

It was great to see and say gidday to all the interstate crew particularly Gav, Serpnt, BJSnake, Tenrocca, LJ47...the list goes on. The weather was great and a super good vibe throughout.

WP has a few new rules that are being enforced like camping behind the sheds (not sure how long that's gonna last) as well as noise but Sam and the WP team were still very friendly and accommodating..

For me...... well it was another year of disappointment. For the first time in 6 years I made it passed the Friday practice without a breakage, got to the S&S and then 1/2 way through the Sat sprint lap I blew a diff. AGAIN. My 5th and last! Then after working till 10pm Sat night to fix it, looks like Ive done a GB as well with the car back in the trailer Sunday morning.

So, I'm past having a DNF reputation all the time at every event I do so the car has been pushed in the corner of my shed and I'm starting to save for all new running gear. I'll change the rear end and I'll change the 4sp to a 6sp. Sadly, I wont have the $'s at this stage to do it and attend the events in QLD next year but Ive set a goal to have it done and installed by next years Nats.

See you next year.

Spookypt

spookypt 10-06-2015 04:22 PM

GAV, great little snippet there. Ash got skunked on some gas for his air jacks the day he was to leave QLD so I grabbed it for him and brought it down to the NATS.... as mates do....

As a special thanks Mr TOWMASTER decided after I'd strapped on my helmet that he'd cupcake one of his farts and throw it into my open visor before I headed out to break something! Little "B(*&^STARD! Suffice to say about 10 people in the shed saw him do it and they ALL pi$$ed themselves. Huh!

(Towy thanks for giving Darryl a ride in ya car. He was stoked.)

SydneyChris 10-06-2015 04:25 PM

hi Spooky,

That explains why I couldnt track you down on Saturday... 5th rear end..!! How can that possibly happen..??

Have you checked your alignment on the GB and the diff, tail shaft play and balance, considered using synthetic oils and a cooler..? What diff casing / internals are you running..??

Look forward to seeing you at next years event.

Cheers

Chris

xb-60 10-06-2015 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spookypt (Post 1365896)
....See you next year.

Spookypt

Spook, do you have provisional dates for next year's Nats?

Cheers,
Glen

Modena 10-06-2015 04:35 PM

Had a look at the car yesterday, took off the wheels and gave them a wash. No damage visible underneath which is great.

Both my front tyres have rather large flat spots on the outer. 180kmh spin into the kink will do that!

I do have a question though, what is the best way to de-bug a Cobra radiator???? I was thinking of leaving the sprinkler on it for 20 mins and using a soft brush?

spookypt 10-06-2015 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SydneyChris (Post 1365900)
hi Spooky,

That explains why I couldnt track you down on Saturday... 5th rear end..!! How can that possibly happen..??

Have you checked your alignment on the GB and the diff, tail shaft play and balance, considered using synthetic oils and a cooler..? What diff casing / internals are you running..??

Look forward to seeing you at next years event.

Cheers

Chris

Hi Chris, in simple terms... an M3 LSD isn't designed for 320 wide slicks and largish HP with the shock loads that a 4speed dog box can create. Its all about the meat around the pinion and there just isn't enough with the rear end ratio I need to run. Matt

spookypt 10-06-2015 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xb-60 (Post 1365901)
Spook, do you have provisional dates for next year's Nats?

Cheers,
Glen

1,2,3 of October mate I'd guess.

Wazza 10-06-2015 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spookypt (Post 1365909)
1,2,3 of October mate I'd guess.

That's correct Spook....
Poor bugger with the car again....next year.... fingers crossed.
Cheers,
Warren

guye 10-06-2015 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xb-60 (Post 1365901)
Spook, do you have provisional dates for next year's Nats?

Cheers,
Glen

Labour Day (NSW) in 2017 is October 2, and Cobra Nationals Holiday (VIC) is Sept 29.

So it would be Friday Sept 29 to Monday Oct 2 2017.

DaveW 10-06-2015 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modena (Post 1365906)
I do have a question though, what is the best way to de-bug a Cobra radiator???? I was thinking of leaving the sprinkler on it for 20 mins and using a soft brush?

I used to soak with windscreen washer additive, then blow through from the rear with a bit of air, then rinse, but probably need a bit more scrubbing to get it really clean.
Driving through the high plains at night in the old LX used to reduce the Bogong moth population significantly.

Dave

Wazza 10-06-2015 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guye (Post 1365913)
Labour Day (NSW) in 2017 is October 2, and Cobra Nationals Holiday (VIC) is Sept 29.

So it would be Friday Sept 29 to Monday Oct 2 2017.

That's correct for 2017...

Next year it's as Spook stated.

Cheers,
Warren

guye 10-06-2015 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wazza (Post 1365916)
That's correct for 2017...

Next year it's as Spook stated.

Cheers,
Warren

Oh yeah.

Given my stated commitment to have my car finished for next year's Nats, maybe I'm subconsciously hedging my bets out a year :rolleyes:

xb-60 10-06-2015 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guye (Post 1365913)
Labour Day (NSW) in 2017 is October 2, and Cobra Nationals Holiday (VIC) is Sept 29.

So it would be Friday Sept 29 to Monday Oct 2 2017.

Thanks.
Can I come along next year (2016) as well :D ?

boxhead 10-06-2015 05:37 PM

Sounds like it was a great weekend.
May have to reschedule my calendar and try make it across again (if not racing at least watching and marshaling)


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