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    Willowbank Test'n'Tune - Wednesday July 14th

    A few of us are heading out to the drags next Wednesday night at Willowbank, and thought I may as well post it up here in case anyone else wants to have a run or just spectate, like myself.

    Cost is $40 to race, which admits the entrant and one passenger. Spectators $20 adults, $18 students with ID.

    Requirements are:

    • helmet to AS1698 standard
    • long sleeve shirt
    • long pants
    • covered shoes & socks

    Gates open at 5.30pm and runs commence at 6pm.

    Cheers,

    Jon

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    I may be keen. Getting a new clutch in a couple of weeks so why not make the most of what's left!
    MkIV .:R32 #197 of 200

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dmac.:R View Post
    I may be keen. Getting a new clutch in a couple of weeks so why not make the most of what's left!
    Might as well use an old clutch as opposed to a new one. Either way, you'll need a new one after you "test" it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dmac.:R View Post
    I may be keen. Getting a new clutch in a couple of weeks so why not make the most of what's left!
    For sure use your old clutch. I've heard too many horror stories about R32 clutches and drag strip. If you're going to be any kind aggressive on the launch you will have a very very good chance of breaking the clutch. Ignore this warning at your peril.
    Maca if he doesn't read this can you tell him please.
    Cheers,
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    Oh and State of Origin III is tomorrow night so I'm out. If it's Wednesday week then I'll try and come out.
    Cheers,
    Trent

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    ha thanks, but its already screwed. Like I said before, if i drop the clutch it just stays down and revs and goes now where...
    So its going to be interesting.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dmac.:R View Post
    ha thanks, but its already screwed. Like I said before, if i drop the clutch it just stays down and revs and goes now where...
    So its going to be interesting.
    sounds more like a waste of time for quite a risk (to be brutally honest). You risk ruining it to a point where the car isn't drivable. What's a tow truck worth from Willowbank? If it's already slipping on the street, it'll be very frustrating on the strip and only lead to disappointment.

    but each to their own.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Treza360 View Post
    Oh and State of Origin III is tomorrow night so I'm out. If it's Wednesday week then I'll try and come out.
    Cheers,
    Trent
    Already thought of that. Check the date again, next week mate haha.

    Quote Originally Posted by Dmac.:R View Post
    ha thanks, but its already screwed. Like I said before, if i drop the clutch it just stays down and revs and goes now where...
    So its going to be interesting.
    Just to reiterate what Sean said - seriously, if it's slipping now DO NOT take it on the strip! I have a feeling the combined grip of AWD and the sticky track, will end in disaster...

    Oh and $200+ for a flatbed ride back to Brisbane...

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    I'd possibly be interested in having a look but getting there on time would be impossible for me. Have fun guys. Maca will you be giving the Jetta a run?
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