The POOL ROOM - Page 36

Merv and Sharon · #1 (**permalink**) 03-07-2012, 12:06 AM

I must have missed the television play of this, but I see that Audi won the Bathurst 12 hr, over Mercedes and Ferrari. The Ferrari set a new track record for Mt Panorama, however. A Holden HRV squeaked in over a Subaru Sti that had to stop to repair a blown turbo. Any sites for replays of this event?

Dimis · #2 (**permalink**) 03-07-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

The Ferrari set a new track record for Mt Panorama, however.

Thanks for posting Merv,

I'd be keen to catch some highlights also, so let me know if you find anything.

Also if you could clarify cos I'm confused - was it the Audi R8 or the Ferrari that set a lap record? Website has Audi as 2:08+ & the Ferrari 458 at 2:09+
Bathurst 12 Hour

Thanks

Merv and Sharon · #3 (**permalink**) 03-07-2012, 05:58 PM

Dimis, on the Just Cars site they have a story : "The number 17-Il Bello Rosso-Ferrari (Allan Simonsen, Dominik Farnbacher, John Bowe, Peter Edwards) had a few problems, firstly running out of fuel and then, after a spirited drive during which Simonsen set a new outright race lap record at Mount Panorama in 2.06.3311 minutes

I will see what can be found on that race. Certainly more interesting than the Commodore/Falcon clones.

Wazza · #4 (**permalink**) 03-08-2012, 06:06 AM

A few of you guys were wanting to see this on TV.....
The following was on that attached website for the event....

Tune in to Foxtel's Speed Channel 7pm on Sat 24 Mar 12 to watch the 3 hour highlights show of the Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour

Hope that helps,

Cheers,
Warren.

Merv and Sharon · #5 (**permalink**) 03-08-2012, 02:03 PM

Thanks Warren. It was live too according to the Armoural site. There are some decent YouTube parts (1) 2011 Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour Part 1 HD - YouTube and (2) 2011 Armor All Bathurst 12 Hour Part 2 HD - YouTube

Now I should call Foxtel and arrange (re) connection! Does anyone know the best times from the V8 "Supercars"?

David Hodgson · #6 (**permalink**) 03-08-2012, 02:27 PM

I believe Lowndes holds it from 2011 with 2:06.89. Not sure if this was a race lap or shootout lap. Most likely shoot out.

Merv and Sharon · #7 (**permalink**) 03-10-2012, 02:25 PM

I wonder if these will ever get to Australia?

Morgan 3 Wheeler - Fifth Gear Web TV - YouTube

Donunder · #8 (**permalink**) 03-11-2012, 11:12 PM

Merv I always wondered how you'd straddle a lump of wood or a pothole in one of those three-wheelers.
I think for the same feeling I'd prefer one of Craig White's roadsters, one of the road registered ones with an LS1 in the back.

Merv and Sharon · #9 (**permalink**) 03-11-2012, 11:52 PM

Yes I can't see how they could ever pass the ADRs here. Although they are registrable in the US and UK apparently. They may be the sports car of the future with the Falcon now on the way out and the Commodore after that probably.

Dimis · #10 (**permalink**) 03-12-2012, 11:00 PM

I thought these might appeal to an Aussie CC member.

Heritage enamel license plates 351 & 289 for sale at Shannons auctions.
Car Auctions | Vehicle Auctions | Shannons

289 sold for $55K
351 still available $50-$75K

there's also a couple of mustangs that might tickle someones fancy

PS: I have no affiliation

Merv and Sharon · #11 (**permalink**) 03-12-2012, 11:30 PM

I thought that these performance parts might be good for some Cobras as well

Performance : KaleCoAuto, Hard to find automotive items!

Don't order until you have read carefully ...

This link has died - even the source link. It was a great one with fictitious parts available such as cross drilled brake lines, recirculating exhaust systems ...

What happened to the Cobra site yesterday with the hacking?

boxhead · #12 (**permalink**) 04-08-2012, 04:31 AM

Had some time to play in the shed today.
Gun sights fitted.

And then had a mate pop over, he was looking for a flat concrete slab to set ride heights, he will be back tomorrow to play with corner weights.

Then spent some time cleaning and rearranging, throwing crap out and setting up office/Cobra room, machine shop and mezzanine area.

Merv and Sharon · #13 (**permalink**) 04-08-2012, 05:52 AM

How does the Exige drive? Have been looking at an Elise

spookypt · #14 (**permalink**) 04-10-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Merv and Sharon

How does the Exige drive? Have been looking at an Elise

Merv, I recently drove 30 odd laps in a Lotus race car and all I can say is WOW! I loved it. It is just a lovely car to push hard. In fact they are so forgiving and balanced to drive. No nasty biting! You can oversteer it at 15 degrees and it still loves you. With 150RWHP depending on spec, mid engine, aero, grip....they just tick all the boxes.....I came home and looked at my car and just sighed,,,,,,

That said, I walked away and nearly ended up buying one! Still might. You can't compare em to Cobras.... At least not to mine.. Their lateral grip is awesome... I'm doing some more practice in one in June.....

Spookypt

Merv and Sharon · #15 (**permalink**) 04-11-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by spookypt

Merv, I recently drove 30 odd laps in a Lotus race car and all I can say is WOW! I loved it. It is just a lovely car to push hard. In fact they are so forgiving and balanced to drive. No nasty biting! You can oversteer it at 15 degrees and it still loves you. With 150RWHP depending on spec, mid engine, aero, grip....they just tick all the boxes.....I came home and looked at my car and just sighed,,,,,,

That said, I walked away and nearly ended up buying one! Still might. You can't compare em to Cobras.... At least not to mine.. Their lateral grip is awesome... I'm doing some more practice in one in June.....

Spookypt

Thanks Matt. I believe that Lotus is phasing them out this year. Will try one this Friday at Brisbane.

boxhead · #16 (**permalink**) 04-08-2012, 07:47 AM

I have not driven it, so I dont know.

But I have organised a Motorkhana day at the local drag strip for next Sunday.

I reckon he will go pretty well.

Merv and Sharon · #17 (**permalink**) 04-08-2012, 03:45 PM

Looks good. Should be a hot one if it is like where I am in Borraloolah.

petrolhead · #18 (**permalink**) 04-09-2012, 12:47 AM

If you get all that crap off the dash you might have a chance of using that "gun sight"

boxhead · #19 (**permalink**) 04-10-2012, 11:14 PM

Without the driver, this one was just a touch over 700kg (half tank fuel)
He has a new engine and dry sump setup under it, also remapped ecu etc.

I managed some "cleaning time" in the shed on Sunday and Monday, 2 ute loads later (from small shed) and half of it is clean.
Stuff that made it past the "first cull" ended up on work bench, this weekend I hope to go through that stuff and either find a home for it, or bin it.
Also moved cars in and out and lathe etc.
Will measure up for partition wall this weekend as well, Plan is to split the small shed into machine shop and office, office will have permenant room for Cobra storage.

An older pic from before cleaning.

Now.

Rog246 · #20 (**permalink**) 04-11-2012, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by boxhead

I managed some "cleaning time" in the shed on Sunday and Monday, 2 ute loads later (from small shed) and half of it is clean.
Stuff that made it past the "first cull" ended up on work bench, this weekend I hope to go through that stuff and either find a home for it, or bin it.

Now.

Dave make sure that you don't throw THAT picture of your Missus out!
You know, the one you had hanging up on the wall !

Rog