[Alister]

Iggy has a DC2.

[jeffriess]

Put me down for a 1:30:37 at Oran G.P. circuit and also a 2:04:? at Eastern Creek

[DavidM]

Put me down for a 1:30:37 at Oran G.P. circuit and also a 2:04:? at Eastern Creek

np. Though, can you tell me what car (I pressume S2000), tyres and mods (if any)? Also how was it timed? Oh, and the Eastern Creek time ... any idea about the exact time there (ie. fractions of a second)?

[jeffriess]

Sorry, s2000 stock.


The Oran time was recorded by hand by one of Ian Luff's staff, and would have been quite accurate - I lapped within .5 sec. for 6 laps.

Eastern Creek was just me hitting the timer on my own watch. No idea how accurate that would be.

[DavidM]

Sorry, s2000 stock.

Cool, I'll update the info.

The Oran time was recorded by hand by one of Ian Luff's staff, and would have been quite accurate - I lapped within .5 sec. for 6 laps.

That sounds pretty reputable ... it's always best if someone you don't really know times you as there's bound to be less 'error' as someone like that will (unsually) be fairer and more objective.

Eastern Creek was just me hitting the timer on my own watch. No idea how accurate that would be.

See, that is not very 'reputable' :-) But we might as well leave it up as we don't have many times for Eastern Creek and it does not sound like an extrodinarlity fast time (am I corerect?).

[whtdc2]

Sandown 1.33.37 - DC2, 540S rubber with Maserati Club on Oct 26, 03

[DavidM]

Sandown 1.33.37 - DC2, 540S rubber with Maserati Club on Oct 26, 03

Good stuff ... that is a nice time there. I'll updated the table. Do you know what speed you were reaching there in the ITR?

[Mugen_R]

Hello!

It's been a long time!

A few familiar names still floating around... Naishou! genki desu ka?

I have been living here in Tokyo for the past 10 months but soon to be back home in OZ! :)

DC2 ITR Phillip Island `02 (PIARC) - 2:03:xx Driver: Me Mods: Stock

DC2 ITR Phillip Island `02 (PIARC) - 1:56-7.xx Driver: Owner of Technik Tuning Mods: Suspension, RE540s, brakes, ECU, Exhaust, Intake.. Car was featured in Motors a few years back tuned by Technik Tuning

DC2 ITR Wakefield park `02 (Open) - 1:11.xx Driver: Me Mods: Roll cage, suspension, RE540s, Pads, Exhaust/Intake, ECU

DC5 ITR Wakefield Park `02 (Open) - 1:14.xx Driver: Me Mods: Springs

Civic Si (`92) Wakefield Park `02 (Open) - 1:16.5x Driver: Me Mods: Suspension, RE540s

Daewoo Lanos Wakefield Park `02 (Mopro) - 1:18-19.xx Driver: Me Mods: MoPro Tuned

I've also been around Winton and Eastern Creek but haven't been timed.

:)

[DavidM]

DC2 ITR Wakefield park `02 (Open) - 1:11.xx Driver: Me Mods: Roll cage, suspension, RE540s, Pads, Exhaust/Intake, ECU

DC5 ITR Wakefield Park `02 (Open) - 1:14.xx Driver: Me Mods: Springs

Hi Mugen_R, I've already updated you times from the PIARC events, but I got some questions about the 'open' events. To start of, how did you measure the times? Also who did it and it it referencable anywhere?

I'm in particluar intereted in the 1:11 lap time at Wakefield as that is about 2 - 3 secs quicker than anyone else we had around there from here. Rick Bates can barely beat that time in a Lotus Elise 111s (with R-spec tyres).

[Mugen_R]

Quote

Originally posted by DavidM
DC2 ITR Wakefield park `02 (Open) - 1:11.xx Driver: Me Mods: Roll cage, suspension, RE540s, Pads, Exhaust/Intake, ECU

DC5 ITR Wakefield Park `02 (Open) - 1:14.xx Driver: Me Mods: Springs

Hi Mugen_R, I've already updated you times from the PIARC events, but I got some questions about the 'open' events. To start of, how did you measure the times? Also who did it and it it referencable anywhere?

I'm in particluar intereted in the 1:11 lap time at Wakefield as that is about 2 - 3 secs quicker than anyone else we had around there from here. Rick Bates can barely beat that time in a Lotus Elise 111s (with R-spec tyres).

Hi DavidM

The PIARC events are all timed. I couldn't get the exact time I did in 02 from the archives on the PIARC web site. Only has 2003 and later. But it was like a 2:03.238?? It was my first time on a track.

The Wakefield Park days were Open track days or either with a private booking day. I can't remember exactly. Though all the times I mentioned above were done on a stopwatch which I know isn't 100% accurate but as you know its pretty close which explains why I put the xx.

I've also been at Wakefield on a timed day with some Canberra car club. I was driving a different DC2 ITR that day which had springs, exhaust and RS Azenis. From memory I did 1:12.1x? A friend was timing me with a stop watch against the laser timing thing they were using. It was pretty close to what the laser was getting me at.

From the Chance of a life time competition I did in 2002 (Last time on the track). I've learnt that there are a lot of tricks to Wakefield Park. It might look like a simple track but there are areas where you could actually cut a lot of time which I've only learnt from the other drivers on the day. I was up against experienced racers and it was really tuff trying to match their times. About a second difference between the guy who won it to me. For those who don't know about this competition, check out there website. They do it once a year!
CLICK HERE

Basically there were 3 classes for the competition. Winner of each class gets a free drive in the series...

A - Konica V8 Series
B - MGF Trophy Kumho Series
C - MoPro Cup (Daewoo)

I entered the MoPro class and because of its success of the competition the previous year, there were quite a few entrants. My class was divided up into 4 groups, a total of about 80 entrants. Each group with about 20 drivers which participates in different days. Elimination process... take the fastest 3 from each group and put them in to a final day shoot out! I was 2nd quickest out of my group and finished 7th out of 12 in the finals which was held in December `02. I've never had any form of motor racing experience and the guys I was up with had some kind of racing background. I regret not doing a few driving school courses before the finals but I've learnt from my mistakes and will come back stronger next time.

Aaron Jones won the free drive in my class but I don't know how he went in the series.

I really want to get in to racing but as you know it's a really expensive sport. Competitions like these are great for people who don't have much money but want to get in to the sport. I hope there will be more competitions like this in the future.

:)

[Mugen_R]

Just a correction...

"- 1:56.80 = Mugen_R, DC2 ITR (with R-spec rubber + comprehensive engine + suspension mods)"

I wasn't the driver. Wish I was though! :p

Driver was Dean Ong (Owner of Technik Tuning - Melb)

I also found a video of me in a `92 Civic Si going around Wakefield.

Video 8.6MB (avi)

[naishou]

Quote

Originally posted by DavidM
I'm in particluar intereted in the 1:11 lap time at Wakefield as that is about 2 - 3 secs quicker than anyone else we had around there from here. Rick Bates can barely beat that time in a Lotus Elise 111s (with R-spec tyres).

Check the mods though DavidM. Remember my WRX has gone around there in mid 11s with only anti-roll bars and R rubber. I can't see why a DC2 shouldn't match that with its similar power to weight and better suspension balance.

[DavidM]

"- 1:56.80 = Mugen_R, DC2 ITR (with R-spec rubber + comprehensive engine + suspension mods)"

np, I've updated that as well. As far as the other cars go, I won't put them into the hall-of-fame as that's (at least for the moment) just for S2000s and IT-Rs. Still, good to have all these times somehwere in this thread.

1:11.xx ... The Wakefield Park days were Open track days or either with a private booking day. I can't remember exactly. Though all the times I mentioned above were done on a stopwatch which I know isn't 100% accurate but as you know its pretty close which explains why I put the xx.

Check the mods though DavidM. Remember my WRX has gone around there in mid 11s with only anti-roll bars and R rubber. I can't see why a DC2 shouldn't match that with its similar power to weight and better suspension balance.

Yep, you're right. It's probably possible with the RE540s (and other mods). Though, I'd really like some kind of verification on that time to put it up there. We've got a fair few people here who go to Wakefield so I'd like to keep the times 'reputable' as much as possible (ie. published at least on the car-club site).

[jeffriess]

Oran Park South (short) Circuit, 55.29, s2000 with Toyo RA-1's, 24th March. Timed by Ian Luff.

[DavidM]

Oran Park South (short) Circuit, 55.29, s2000 with Toyo RA-1's, 24th March.

I did not even know that they had a 'short' and 'long' circuit there. Either, way I've updated the HOF .... seems like you're the only one from here going to Oran Park.

[naishou]

I've done a 52.0 on Oran Park Short in the WRX on RE540S.

Long circuit 1:23.1

[slick]

Phillip Island - 1st time
Slick - 2.05.50, S2000 R spec tyres(Toyo RA-1)
Mrs.Slick - 2.16.60, S2000 R spec tyres.(Toyo RA-1)

[DavidM]

I've done a 52.0 on Oran Park Short in the WRX on RE540S. Long circuit 1:23.1

That's very good (going by Jeffriess's times). Shame you have not had the S2000 there as I'm pretty sure you'd be on top. Looks like Jeffriess needs to cut abother 3+ secs :-)

Slick - 2.05.50, S2000 R spec tyres(Toyo RA-1) Mrs.Slick - 2.16.60, S2000 R spec tyres.(Toyo RA-1)

Cool. When did you go? HOF updated. Also looks like Mrs. Slick has good 10secs to make up ;-)

[slick]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by DavidM

[DavidM]

Mrs Slick is still coming to terms with the 6 speeder

You only need 5 gears at Phillip Island. Hey, take her to Winton and she'll only need 4 ;-)

[slick]

Quote

Originally posted by DavidM
Mrs Slick is still coming to terms with the 6 speeder

You only need 5 gears at Phillip Island. Hey, take her to Winton and she'll only need 4 ;-)

We have been to Winton, I must look up her times - will be going again July 11th I think.

[jeffriess]

quote (naishou)-

I've done a 52.0 on Oran Park Short in the WRX on RE540S. Long circuit 1:23.1

Quote (DavidM)-

That's very good (going by Jeffriess's times). Shame you have not had the S2000 there as I'm pretty sure you'd be on top. Looks like Jeffriess needs to cut abother 3+ secs :-)


- I probably could knock a second or two off my time, if I had very deep pockets or a death wish.
There are two corners at Oran which, taken even slightly wrong, will run you into a concrete wall at speed. I wanted to drive the car home.

Anyway, I wasn't suggesting that mine was a particularly good time, just a time. I'm still very much a novice at track driving. I understand that naishou has been driving for a long time. 52.0 is a very impressive time- maybe in a few years I'll give him a run for his money.

[DavidM]

There are two corners at Oran which, taken even slightly wrong, will run you into a concrete wall at speed. I wanted to drive the car home. Anyway, I wasn't suggesting that mine was a particularly good time, just a time.

Hey, you got a quicker time there in an S2000 than anyone else can claim. Nothing to mock there .... I was just egging you (or anyone else) to get out to the track amd kick some WRX but ... we can't have them getting quicker times than us ;-)

We all want to be able to drive home, so just stay at the pace that you're comfortable with.

btw, how often do you do to the track Jeffries ... you seem to be a bit of a 'regular'?

[jeffriess]

A regular now, but still a novice. I did Luff's advaced and performance courses last year, and now I run in an unofficial lap dash about once a month, together with the days organised through the HSCC.
As I said above, give me a few more years and I might give naishou and other experienced drivers a run for their money. I wholeheartedly agree that we should be blowing these 'rex's off the hall of fame page.

[naishou]

I don't want to give the impression I'm some kind of old hand. I've done about 15 track days (the Oran Park time was set around the middle) and the way things are going probably won't do many more. It's more than most I guess but nothing to write home about.