E-series vs R31 drag day discussion thread

Kenaz · 21-08-2005, 08:19 AM

I just want to start off by thanking the guys who organised this day. Neb, well done! I agree that this should become an annual event.

It was a pretty good turnout, although not quite as massive as I expected and runs were very easy to come by. Some really nice car there from both camps and some good times being posted.

On a personal level I came away a little bit disappointed, I did get a new PB but not by much. My best on the day was; 60ft 2.26, ET 15.45, MPH 89.3 If I could of just got one more run at the end of the night I know I could've squeezed a 15.3 out of her. Oh well, that will have to wait for next time out.

I have got some pics so I'll post them later this afternoon once I've uploaded them all ;)

EDIT: Oh, and guys don't foget to add your slips to the timeslip DB. http://www.fordforums.com.au/timeslips.php?

Ash

LUXO_8 · 21-08-2005, 08:58 AM

was a pretty good day......damo cracked a 14.8 on his first run in the sprint

damn shame about the SlowEA......least it did it after the burnout and not half way down the track

brenx · 21-08-2005, 09:43 AM

Definately a good day. Thanks for running the night. I got my wise on my birthday (yesterday) ;) A new PB. Damn DYO. Broke out

: I was just getting used to the car. I'm sure it'll go faster.

Timeslip FF.au database blows. 600*600pixels is useless. Should be at least 500*1500.

XA-Coupe · 21-08-2005, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by brenx

Timeslip FF.au database blows. 600*600pixels is useless. Should be at least 500*1500.

well host it somewhere else. 600x600 is fiine. I note that no one else really seems to have a problem with it.

brenx · 21-08-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by XA Coupe

well host it somewhere else. 600x600 is fiine. I note that no one else really seems to have a problem with it.

The time slip data base only seems to give you the option of uploading. Not hosting. Thats real handy.

XA-Coupe · 21-08-2005, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by brenx

The time slip data base only seems to give you the option of uploading. Not hosting. Thats real handy.

600 x 600 is fine, I am sure with your skillz you will manage a decent scan.

So, is there a list of times ???

Laminge · 21-08-2005, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

Timeslip FF.au database blows. 600*600pixels is useless. Should be at least 500*1500.

Thanks for your valuable input, as always it has been duly ignored!

cazz · 21-08-2005, 10:13 PM

Hey guys,

Thanks so much for a great day yesterday. This was an event that so many missed out on, that I hope they are kicking themselves. It was a huge day, great atmoshpere, and your members were all great people and very friendly. I am sorry I crossed to the dark side and sold my ford (I already had 3 skylines, and the BA was a POS), but it was really cool to see you guys laughing at my number plates on my old green Ti R31 (Number plates say nancee), and then hear the comments after her very respectable burnout and 14.5 second pass. That was a PB for the old girl. It was a shame there were not more NA R31's and more turbo or forced induction E series there, it was a bit lopsided on the NA and FI scale. What a shame about the luverly red car that went bang. Lucky you had a trailer. All the skyline nuts really wanted to see that car run.

Heres a small link to the clip of Nancee doing her best.
http://www.zippyvideos.com/90784262903995.html

All in all, it was bloody cold, but a great day, thanks again guys. Can't wait till next year, and hopefully, we will get a few more hard nosed enthusiasts there.

brenx · 22-08-2005, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Thanks for your valuable input, as always it has been duly ignored!

Your welcome :evil_laug

**Polyal** · 21-08-2005, 10:24 AM

so is there an offical time sheet?..and pics!

oneredED · 21-08-2005, 10:59 AM

First of all I'd like to thank everyone who helped make the event happen, I had a great time, despite only doing four runs. Thanks heaps to Al and also to Mick and James? (sorry mate, i'm s--- with names LOL) for the help on the way home. Oh, and to Ben and John and whoever judged best e-series burnout, i'm sure someone did a better one than mine, but thanks ;) (If anyone caught the burnout on video, let me know please!) Cheers everyone

I was somewhat dissapointed with the less than blistering 17.1 @ 81mph, but i'll just make up some excuse and say my RHR caliper seized (i think???) on the only run i didn't get wheelspin off the line (the 17.1sec run). I also had 1/2 tank of petrol and 1/2 tank of LPG, so yeah, that may have hindered a little LOL. I think it'll manage a 16.8 or 9 with lower fuel, and without the rear end clunk/scrape noise i had for the last run. But excuses excuses haha, 17.1 is the time i ran on the day, so i have to take that :P

Jared

InitialD · 21-08-2005, 11:06 AM

Yep was a great day.

Best was 17.1 (0.003 of a second quicker then ONEREDED :P)
I couldnt work out why i was getting .1 of a second slower each go, then realised on the 18 second pass jarred had put crap in my boot like a 9" diff!
Car was running crap due to a flogged Dizzy and TC. But still least ive got something to work off ;) Thanks to ben for organising it.

LUXO_8 · 21-08-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by oneredED

I was somewhat dissapointed with the less than blistering 17.1 @ 81mph, but i'll just make up some excuse and say my RHR caliper seized (i think???) on the only run i didn't get wheelspin off the line (the 17.1sec run).

Jared

how about micks 18 sec run with the 9" diff "installed" hey

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bah!.....too slow

InitialD · 21-08-2005, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

how about micks 18 sec run with the 9" diff "installed" hey

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bah!.....too slow

HAHAHAHA fricken jarred trying to make my car slower :P
Get out of the car to be told "Hey mick did you get my crap outta your boot?" to lift the boot and find a 9" diff and a pile of car parts

oneredED · 21-08-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by InitialD

Best was 17.1 (0.003 of a second quicker then ONEREDED :P )

You'll keep mick, you'll keep.....

oneredED · 21-08-2005, 11:12 AM

ROFL @ the 9" centre and all my stuff sitting in your boot Mick, I did tell you it was there when it started raining :P I just should have remembered to take it out... As i said last night, i reckon yours is the only car in AUS to run an 18sec 1/4 with a nine inch diff in it...

Matt_971 · 21-08-2005, 11:22 AM

Yeah I'd like to say thanks to Ben and anyone els who helped organise it.
Was my first ever run down the quarter n I loved it. Even though not happy at all with times.

Neways had a ball. Will be attending more often i think. THANKS guys.

Oh thanks to everyone for letting me mate run his commodore also. He had a ball also although did gt a few strange looks hehehe.

THANKS AGAIN
Matt

EASPRINT · 21-08-2005, 11:26 AM

Well guys...Sorry I couldn't have a go at those skylines for ya's. It must have been music to there ears when they heard that knocking noise in my engine. But maybe next time....if the lifters will stay in one piece...lol. Anyway...i was happy with the tow car XR8...i wasn't expecting a 15.08 out of it...especailly on its first pass.

Kenaz · 21-08-2005, 11:33 AM

Guys my pics can be found HERE

Warning! alot of the pics are of my car :hihi:

Oh, and I have a great burnout vid of mine but I don't know how to host vids :(

Ash

**Polyal** · 21-08-2005, 11:55 AM

so when the next one? my car will be finally ready for some action by then...

oneredED · 21-08-2005, 12:39 PM

Oh, thank you so much to the person who handed my wallet in to the control tower!!!! I really really appreciate it, so whoever it was thank you very very much

FordGirl · 21-08-2005, 12:45 PM

I had a really good day/night!

Was a surprisingly good night, considering the way the weather has been. Was a bit of rain but it didn't last too long.

Congrats to all of the guys that hit new PB's!

I definitely agree, it needs to be an annual event! Good work to the organisers!

**Polyal** · 21-08-2005, 12:50 PM

How did we go against those skylines? Id imagine there woudl be a few quick ones.

FairmontEL · 21-08-2005, 01:12 PM

I got a PB of 15.62 which im extremely happy with, was my first time at a drag event really looking foward to the next one. Thanks again to the organisers this was a top event. I think john_xr6 ended up beating my best time by 0.01 of a sec so john this aint over yet wai till next heathcote buddy. Big thanks to Adrian (ARM79) for making my car run so well.. maybe a little too well.. now we gotta get ur car going well

Kenaz · 21-08-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

How did we go against those skylines? Id imagine there woudl be a few quick ones.

I got owned by more than a few. With those things you don't know what you're up against. On every run I was quickest to half track only to be blown away from that point on. I only raced a few N/A's, but beat them all pretty easy :thebirds:

EFFalcon · 21-08-2005, 01:05 PM

No official time list.
we didnt have anywhere near enough people to man the timeslip hut.
Thanks to neb for organising it all, it went pretty well

we got owned by the skylines.. a complete lack of boosted eseries ruined our chances.

Winners of the trophies were:
N/A 6cyl - ED I6 with a low 14.3 or 14.1 i can't recall which

N/A 8cyl - Sprint ED with some impressive high 14 second passes at insane terminal speeds
Forced - dcstraight with a 16.1 on a completely useless tune ;) only boosted car to have a run so he had it all the way.
Best Burnout - onereded let rip with a nice one and scored this..
there was also a massive burnout that was done by one of the skylines!
Slowest E-Series with to K-Man with a best of 17.6 before encountering problems and heading home early

- there is a trophy for u mate

bad luck to Dave (EASPRINT) with the car giving up after the burnout (but WHAT A BURNOUT!!!) Everyone ran to the fence to see his first run so good luck getting it fixed mate

Congrats to Damo for his impress MPH, deffinately going to see some tumbling times from that car with well over 100mph onboard.

Also congrats to Brett for winning the DYO - was good to see a Ford winning something for the night!

The skylines were deffinately impressive with many running into the 12's

K_Man · 21-08-2005, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EFFalcon

Slowest E-Series with to K-Man with a best of 17.8 before encountering problems and heading home early

- there is a trophy for u mate

LMAO, thanks mate, although my best was 17.6

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Yeah, I suspect i have tailshaft unis on the way out, a bit of a buggered diff and either a seized caliper or a warped rotor. Amazing amount of damage caused from only 4 runs. On the bright side, i went out with a BANG

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Thanks to all who organised this meet, was great fun regardless, was also good to catch up with my old car club. Had my car not rooted itself, i soooo woulda had best burnout in the bag :evilking:

brett4777 · 21-08-2005, 01:07 PM

thanks for the great day guys
having never run this car over the quarter before
i wasnt to upset when it ran 15.68 at 90 mph
cant believe i won the dyo competition last night against wheezer(Skyline)
i dialled in a 15.7 for the comp and just drove it hard mind for 4 rounds

once again thanks guys
look forward to doing it again

EASPRINT · 21-08-2005, 01:09 PM

anyone else got any pics????

EFFalcon · 21-08-2005, 01:18 PM

not many pics from me, i only had a small card for my camera (8mb) as i left the big one at home.

my pics are up at: www.deleted link/pics/cruises/heathcote7/