Guys as we all know the GTO boys have always looked at our cars with envy :) Anyway there are some good guys in their community and I have been discussing ten of the best with a few of them and I have challenged them to a team competition. Yes there will be some big power cars but mostly it will be normal guys with a few mods looking to have a bit of fun. We are thinking a maximum of 8 entries per team to count to the points and we feel that to help it work we will allow Saturday times to count on the 1/4 and top speed run. This means if you only want to do boot camp you will still be part of the team (not handling as the course changes each day).

 

We are also thinking each entry to donate £10 into the pot and the winning team gets all the money for the charity of their choice. There is also optional £5 head to head pairs if anyone wants it but we will need to clarify fully later. The GTOOC charity is 'justgiving' and we can choose ours if this forum doesn't currently support one. For myself I already support help for heroes but am happy to go along with the rest.

 

I will share this on my facebook page and will keep the page updated with details.

 

Have a good think about this guys it's an opportunity to try your hand at 3 disciplines for very little money and see which of our cars is the best all rounder. I often see people suggesting that the zed gets very little respect from the rest of the community and this is a chance to show them how good this car can be. I really do think it will be a great weekend if we can get a decent team together. Yes I will be focussing on doing well but this will help to make it fun as well.

 

I will be there for the full weekend and can sort out details with Dave Naxton. I would truly like this to work and am more than happy to arrange the event however I would not be able to provide much support on the day. I think we could set up a team area to compete with the best so I am confident we can make it a brilliant weekend.

 

Yes it's early but can you start thinking about it now and any feedback/offers of help/entries will be appreciated.

Just sorting my remap with Noz at the moment, what the hell have I let myself in for, don't know about a decal I think a new clutch and 4 tyres might be the order of the day ????

Just sorting my remap with Noz at the moment, what the hell have I let myself in for, don't know about a decal I think a new clutch and 4 tyres might be the order of the day ????

 

Come along to a York raceway meeting before TOTB. I will be going.

There is a meet for 300ZX proposed for two weeks before TOTB.

Ideal opportunity to find out what to do etc with not many spectators looking on.

Like Bob Im only too pleased to advise on some aspects of how to do it. Suspension settings. tyres pressures. Watching the lights to launch etc etc

Cheers pete might just take you up on that. What date is the york meet buddy?

Cheers pete might just take you up on that. What date is the york meet buddy?

 

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?175994-York-Raceway-12th-July

I'm sure Noel would also be interested

 

Yeah, I'll be there :)

I would be up for this again. For those who have not been before i went last year for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed myself even though i didnt get good times on the strip. Just go for the crack and enjoy yourself, hopefully this year ill do better. Think Keano would be up for this too.

You got some diff wheels/tires Paul?

 

If so what have you gone for??

Yeah, I'll be there :)

 

That's great news :)

 

I would be up for this again. For those who have not been before i went last year for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed myself even though i didnt get good times on the strip. Just go for the crack and enjoy yourself, hopefully this year ill do better. Think Keano would be up for this too.

 

And that's great news too :) You're right though the strip isn't just about raw power it's about technique and setup too.

Guys as far as competing in TOTB proper is concerned it has to be one of the best events out there. It's a good venue and the organisers put just the right amount of management into it. Feels very old school and laid back but safe and structured. We're not going to beat the big boys but we'll have fun trying :)

 

As far as the GTO v 300ZX match is concerned that's a different matter lol. We thought that it would work like this points wise. If for example we each had 8 team members then the points would run to 16th place. In the quarter mile then the fastest time would get 1 point, second fastest 2 points etc and we would also accept Saturday times. Same for the top speed where the highest speed gets 1 point and so on and here Saturday times would also be accepted. Note that Saturday times only accepted if the car is not doing the Sunday. In other words you can't choose the best time over two days if you're doing the Sunday then your Saturday times don't count. Handling course times are for Sunday only as the course changes. If you choose not to do a top speed run your best terminal on the quarter will count as your top speed run. Then we simply tally all the points up and the lowest scoring teams wins and their charity gets the dosh :)

 

I know a few of the GTO boys and they're good lads. Got some mental cars too so at the top end we might struggle a bit but I'm confident we will be competitive overall.

 

And if we lose? Well we won't notice because we'll be too busy looking good :)

 

Feedback on the format and everything about the day is sought and appreciated.

You got some diff wheels/tires Paul?

 

If so what have you gone for??

 

To be honest even though the tyres where not the best i think the main problem was driver ability. I was struggling with the 6 puck clutch being so off/on found it hard to feed it in. I either got wheel spin or not enough power. Going to practice before hand to see if i can get it down. :innocent:

To be honest even though the tyres where not the best i think the main problem was driver ability. I was struggling with the 6 puck clutch being so off/on found it hard to feed it in. I either got wheel spin or not enough power. Going to practice before hand to see if i can get it down. :innocent:

 

I know that problem lol. However I can't launch at 3k without a massive wheel spin about 1700rpm in the wet, I do need new tyres though.... Then it's time to learn lol.

If you're serious about getting decent times up the strip, get some 16" wheels and road legal drag radials. I've had great success with Nitto 555r around the 15psi mark.

;) two steps ahead there mate. Gonna get either some uk rears or some steels.

Got my uk rears just looking for a decent set of tyres for them.

 

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I know where you got those nittos from Noel lol did you buy both pairs?

I have been chatting to some of the GTO boys and they reckon they will manage an 8 car team and I think we could be around the same mark with a bit of luck. I am probably looking forward to the grudge match as much as the competition proper lol.

 

As Noel says good tyres and a good setup will help to improve times. The strip though is not as easy as it looks and practice is key. Like a sprinter the smallest mistake will ruin your time and it really does take practice to do all the right things at the same time (something I haven't quite managed yet). My best launch ever was a 1.770 which I've never repeated and haven't a clue how I did it but in that run I messed up a gear change and bagged a high twelve :)

 

I might have some spare R888 and DZ03 tyres which will be OK on the strip. Once I sort out my tyres proper I should have some half decent rubber which will be available for anyone who needs them.

 

 

 

Don't forget the handling track that's where I have the most fun but seem to spend more time and energy on the quarter for some reason. But every time I compete I learn and if my car works well then I am optimistic for a decent result.

 

some inspiration!

That impreza of andy forest was superb. Probably the fastest car I've ever seen

That impreza of andy forest was superb. Probably the fastest car I've ever seen

 

he's in time attack this year should be interesting :) and Gobstopper 2 which will be even more interesting!

Put me down as a I'll try to get it off and if I can I will

Put me down as a I'll try to get it off and if I can I will

 

haha was looking forward to seeing that car.

 

...just found out i cant spectate anymore. i might try and get there for the sunday.

If I've still got the Z I'll compete. If not I'll be there in the legnum and on hand to help were I can. Great idea having inter club comps. You may end up starting something big here. Recon he evo, Scooby and gtr clubs would take the podiums though. Ya can't beat 4wd.

Be putting the Z up for sale in April, so depending on if it sells or not, I'll let you know.

It's 1 of the best events of the year though.

Cheers

Danny

If I've still got the Z I'll compete. If not I'll be there in the legnum and on hand to help were I can. Great idea having inter club comps. You may end up starting something big here. Recon he evo, Scooby and gtr clubs would take the podiums though. Ya can't beat 4wd.

Be putting the Z up for sale in April, so depending on if it sells or not, I'll let you know.

It's 1 of the best events of the year though.

Cheers

Danny

 

A rear wheel drive car won the handling last year :)

 

You are right thought it's hard to beat 4x4 but in the dry their real advantage is light weight, better weight distribution, and lot's of power :)

Just so I don't make assumptions and so we are clear about entries can I ask everyone to indicate where they stand on the GTO v 300ZX challenge and/or TOTB proper. I am confirmed for both. Yes of course I might suffer a breakdown but my intention is that I will be competing no matter what and therefore I am a confirmed entry. Some of you have indicated you would like to enter but can't commit for one reason or another so I see you as provisional. It's important that we can get at least five committed entrants and with that I will formalise the match with GTO and I will also talk to Dave Naxton (TOTB) about ensuring we have a decent team area sorted.

 

Can you add your name and indicate whether provisional or confirmed.

 

so......

 

Bobgenie - confirmed.

 

:)

Keano- provisional