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First Day Out in the race coupe
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Here is a shot of my coupe after a rebuild/conersion from a rusty street car to a race car...cant wait for the Bathurst Hill Climb...c'mon CA18DET-MAN get yours finished.....

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R-fastmotorsport
Posted: 2004/9/13 12:53  Updated: 2004/9/13 12:53
Home away from home
Joined: 2004/2/29
From: Sydney , NSW
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Hey converted,
sorry for not getting back to you earlier but was getting my act together for the event . There is a hillclimb at Dapto coming up on the 26th of Sept which is a good day. Tyre warming is permitted so there is something for every one !!!
Let me know if youwould like details.
Benny - you want to come too ?? Give me a yell if you do.
Cheers

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woodydat
Posted: 2004/9/13 12:58  Updated: 2004/9/13 12:58
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Where is it.. i wouldnt mind coming down as a spectater and i gotta go to sydney soon to see a good friend..
is it near sydney?

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R-fastmotorsport
Posted: 2004/9/14 0:06  Updated: 2004/9/14 0:06
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Joined: 2004/2/29
From: Sydney , NSW
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Had to look twice at that avatar woody
Hillclimb is at Avondale Road , Huntley. It is in a rural area near Dapto just south of Wollongong. 40 - 50 mins from Campbelltown. Can give directions if you are keen.
Cheers

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converted
Posted: 2004/8/24 12:44  Updated: 2004/8/24 12:44
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined: 2002/6/7
From: Newscastle, Australia
Posts: 2479
 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Special thanks to my beautiful wife who had alot of patience with me .... and my kids for all their encouragement too when things started looking a bit tough to finish it. (they just went without meals to help out)

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who_your_datty_1200
Posted: 2004/8/24 13:11  Updated: 2004/8/24 13:11
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Well done mate, I cant wait till I get mine finished

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tsillay
Posted: 2004/8/24 21:04  Updated: 2004/8/24 21:04
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From: Wellington New Zealand
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Sweet!
Great job, so many guys aim for the sky, then get demoralised 1/2 way through the job...

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R-fastmotorsport
Posted: 2004/8/24 22:03  Updated: 2004/8/24 22:03
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Good on ya converted !!!!!
Good to see another car to race with
Building a race car is a little like having children - it's a great idea at the start, then follows an increasing level of cost and discomfort, sometimes a rushed and painful birthing process which is immediately forgotten once you hit the track . But, just like raising kids, the costs keep on coming, it just takes and takes and keeps you awake at nights ....
BUT you wouldn't be without it because the joy and achievement it provides makes it all worthwhile
Hope to see you at a track soon !
Cheers
P.S. NSWRRC is running a S/S at Oran park on 5/9/04 - if you dare (lol)

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converted
Posted: 2004/8/25 10:51  Updated: 2004/8/25 10:51
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
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From: Newscastle, Australia
Posts: 2479
 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Right thats it, R-Fast youre on...send me the details

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ca18det_man
Posted: 2004/8/25 11:29  Updated: 2004/8/25 11:29
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From: Mudgee NSW Australia
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
great stuff craig good to see it going
mine should be running in around 6-8 weeks will still have a bit to do after that - mainly cosmetic stuff. how did you go for screen fittment and rubbers??ill have to get mine done once inside is all painted.
I Was talking to the officials at bathust 2 weeks ago at mountain straigh hillclimb.In Feb they will be running a two day hilcimb with a specail lengthened mountain straight hillcimb should be great. Im still on target for december it should be going dont know about sorting though.
Cheers Andrew

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converted
Posted: 2004/8/25 11:33  Updated: 2004/8/25 11:33
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
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From: Newscastle, Australia
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Hey Andrew, John Taylor had it fitted for me...screen and rubber for $250 everywhere else wanted $350

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WhiteSedan
Posted: 2004/8/25 11:46  Updated: 2004/8/25 11:46
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From: Adelaide, Australia
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Congratulations, how long has it taken to get it from the road to the track?

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AFRacer
Posted: 2004/8/25 12:51  Updated: 2004/8/25 12:51
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From: Little Rock, AR
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Looks great Craig!!! I saw this car TOTALLY disassembled and in primer only in December! You been working hard on it and it shows! I hope I can get mine going sooner than later. This week I'm picking up a pair of brand new doors and hopefully welding in the engine/tranny mounts for the SR (I've been waiting on that FOREVER!) Anyway looks great Craig, how's she run???

-Andy

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nzdatman
Posted: 2004/9/13 8:03  Updated: 2004/9/13 8:03
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 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Sweet job mate! Looks very good, seems you've spent the $$ where they really count! How does it go? I'm particularly interested in that rear end, how is it? Do many race cars over there use it? I might bring some gear home with me when I go to Sydney later this year! Sound like the guy Taylor at Pedders really knows his stuff??
Post some more photos- it's great to see pics of cars in action rather than in the shed in a million pieces!! (not that I can talk... )

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converted
Posted: 2004/9/13 10:57  Updated: 2004/9/13 10:57
No life (a.k.a. DattoMaster)
Joined: 2002/6/7
From: Newscastle, Australia
Posts: 2479
 Re: First Day Out in the race coupe
Hi Andy and NZdatman...yeah she goes well...almost faultlessly! Pushed rather badly because John couldnt get around to doing the front end camber due to my wheels not clearing the spring when he needed to bend the struts.In the pic it has about 1 degree but now has 3.5 degrees. It will have much more turn in and John reckons it will be good for another 3-4 secs a lap!!!
I'd have to agree as I just couldnt get front end grip. Cant wait now Im after a car trailer to purchase!