2010 Motor Events

[Coxy09]

32 is fun to drive and usually very stable, but they hate getting light on the suspension over yumps etc that is about the only time it gets unstable.

The main problem though is it is a heavy pig and we need more power to compete with the Evo's and Sti's, mainly out of the corners when they come on boost, in saying that we will make a decision after Targa whether to keep it and build the engine up to the limit of the rules or get something newer, hopefully still in the VW family but with more ability to increase boost and with a better version of the AWD system

Funny you say that about the car, When you work out what your going to do, can you tell me, as I dont really want to Turbo a VR6 as they are fwd, but I do want more power, I just dont know what to get.

[seangti]

hey coxy, I'm hoping to do quite a few track days this year, mainly the sprints at QR and the odd one at lakeside perhaps (funds permitting). Might even look into some local motorkhana events to sharpen the hand/foot coordination.

The Alfa's have there own track sessions within the QR trackdays - always good fun to watch them racing each other.

Rallies are on the to-do list, though not this year and not this car.

[Coxy09]

hey coxy, I'm hoping to do quite a few track days this year, mainly the sprints at QR and the odd one at lakeside perhaps (funds permitting). Might even look into some local motorkhana events to sharpen the hand/foot coordination.

The Alfa's have there own track sessions within the QR trackdays - always good fun to watch them racing each other.

Rallies are on the to-do list, though not this year and not this car.

Sean! its been a while matey! How you been?

If your out and about at qr this year it'd be good to catch up for a few of the events, Im trying to get the alfa back on track and running again, I dont really want to put the vr into events like that....hence the alfa. But should be good, Ill be sure to keep annoying you to find out when your heading out.

As for the alfa's I know they have their own days, but they do allow other people to join in, I still remember out there one day, having maloo's roaring up the straights, and the alfa's taking them by the second corner lol. I seem to recall holding a gt 40 up around a few corners, while he wasnt catching me i wasnt pulling away either, then on the back straight i nailed it, and thought i had him, next second he went roaring past me. My gf at the time couldnt stop laughing all the way home.

Anyway thats my life story done, but If i do get the chance to head down to a rally or two, are you keen for co-driver?

[seangti]

Anyway thats my life story done, but If i do get the chance to head down to a rally or two, are you keen for co-driver?

hey mate, I've been well. Head down, bum up with work unfortunately.

I've got a few mates lining up for co-driver honours. We've talked about throwing money together to get a second car for such activities (i'm thinking swift GTi), but at the moment we're all trying to get more track time to improve our driving.

Might be at QR for the january sprint. Will probably wait till close to the date before committing. Will keep you posted.

[Coxy09]

hey mate, I've been well. Head down, bum up with work unfortunately.

I've got a few mates lining up for co-driver honours. We've talked about throwing money together to get a second car for such activities (i'm thinking swift GTi), but at the moment we're all trying to get more track time to improve our driving.

Might be at QR for the january sprint. Will probably wait till close to the date before committing. Will keep you posted.

Sounds good mate, Ill keep my ear out for ya. I Dont know when this alfa will be done, its all being held up by a mixture of laziness and lack of money at the moment, but we will see how we go.

[beeza]

in the VW family but with more ability to increase boost and with a better version of the AWD system

An R20 "when it comes out" perhaps??
However, it will still be a tad behind due to more focus on luxury unlike the other two (evo and sti). The compromise with the R20 will be driveability and equipment, something the other two just won't have. This is where the R20s downfall will be. The R20 will be too nice and refined, the other two just have some big turbos on em with lots of lag but with higher peak power and torque. Same with the equipment, The R20 will feel far more luxurious than the other two which also brings along with it added weight. The R20 simply just will not be as much focused as the other two as far a track/tarmac rallying are concerned.
I would love to be proven wrong, so i beckon you Al. I would love to see a VW take the crown from the far too overpopulated STI and EVO crowd.

Car looks great by the way, and good luck on your upcoming events. Someone's got to fly the VW flag.
I'll just be continuing my low key Super Sprint Events at Lakeside/QR. I'll try to get out to Morgan Park this year to experience that as well. Oh, i took out 3rd place in my class at the Lakeside Street Sprints last year in my little Ibiza, so my motorsport trophy collection is underway.

[quozl]

Hey Laz great to hear your still hammering them in the Ibiza, you need to come join us in some rallies.

We've made no decisions yet on what we will use next year, too busy getting ready for Targa Wrest Point at the end of the month not to mention round 3 Lake Mountain and round four Targa Tas after that.

If we stay with VW it will either be in the same car with more work done to it or something built for the job from the start and purchased complete like this, there is noway I will start with a dealer car this time with all the interior and extra stuff in it.

Cheers mate see you over at Kedron VW soon

[beeza]

Hey Laz great to hear your still hammering them in the Ibiza, you need to come join us in some rallies.

We've made no decisions yet on what we will use next year, too busy getting ready for Targa Wrest Point at the end of the month not to mention round 3 Lake Mountain and round four Targa Tas after that.

If we stay with VW it will either be in the same car with more work done to it or something built for the job from the start and purchased complete like this, there is noway I will start with a dealer car this time with all the interior and extra stuff in it.

Cheers mate see you over at Kedron VW soon

Hehe, loved to come out to do rallying (has always been my dream to run Targa) but economically and logistically is just can't happen. Motorsport is a rich mans game and it is just that ,"A GAME". Until you pay for it, its a game, when you get paid for it, then its a job. To do it properly as you already know, it is extremely expensive. You can have all the didication and even talent, unless you've got deep pockets, or someone willing to help out, the average man really can't roll with the big boys. It's just the way motosport is, and always has been. Some very lucky people have fallen into a seat in the past but even that takes a great amount of luck.
At the moment my budget only allows me to run on local tracks and only 6-10 times a year. My aim is to do a few sprints at Morgan Park. I might go out there with the Porsche Club boys once or twice, i've never been so it'll be a first for me on the track.
Catch yo soon at Kedron VW

[seangti]

Laz, you'll like morgan park mate. I've only done it once in considerable rain (fortunate I was in the sooby) - I could only imagine having to clench my arse tighter if I was in prison at shower time. Not as likely to hit a wall as you are at Lakeside as there's run off, but more corners to cock up on and reasonably narrow if trying to pass. Would certainly reward your car as it's well balanced.

[beeza]

Laz, you'll like morgan park mate. I've only done it once in considerable rain (fortunate I was in the sooby) - I could only imagine having to clench my arse tighter if I was in prison at shower time. Not as likely to hit a wall as you are at Lakeside as there's run off, but more corners to cock up on and reasonably narrow if trying to pass. Would certainly reward your car as it's well balanced.

Sean, yeah, i've watched some actual racing there on TV. I think it was the Porsche Cup or something. It looked like a lot of fun, so i'll definitely make an effort to get out there.
My car however, i believe, is only just adequate, balance wise. Suspension tuning goes far beyond a set of cheap coilovers and a set of roll-bars. It could be sooo much better. You've got to draw the line somewhere, and i've hit the wall for the time being. I doubt i'll spend any signifficant amount of money on it. At the end of the day its only an Ibiza.
I do have a few little things that will be going on it though. Some poly offset (1 deg of castor) wishbone bushes and a pair of ball joint extenders and anti bump steer kit. These will be the last set of mods that will be going on the car. I was looking at Wilwood calipers, but i may have to hold off on em till the second half of the year and then this will be it. No more, i'll just enjoy it the way it is i think.
I may see you out n about the odd track day or i might make an effort for the little meet or cruise coming up.
Cheers mate.