takahashi

As it can get to all signed up members effortnessly, we can set up group meeting dates, tasks to complete and stuff by just returning an email rather than clicking on to the site. Very simple and I use this to communicate with my set of friends. :p

dracoMJB

I've heard that Shannons will cover some events on a track. As with any insurer they may require an addition to the premium or increase the excess to cover their risk. They may also take into account membership of car clubs / driving courses etc.

Ultimately if you want to check with your insurer and the insurer does not cover it then it is your responsibility to drive within your limits. You can have fun on a race track without driving at 110%. The aim is to see what the RX-8 can do without being restricted to normal draconian speed limits, just make sure you brake early and keep the DSC turned on. For those that are happy to take the risk and pay the resulting damage bill drive a bit faster, take the risk and turn the DSC off.

ZOOMBY

Sorry I misunderstood :o , Im just addicted to speed :D.

Revolver

Umm, care to rephrase that!! :D

timbo

taka...wasn't meaning to criticise...just to suggest a better idea might be to set up a private forum at RX8club.com.au, which can be accessed by validated members, and provides email alerts. Unfortunately, Choppy (Phillip) is o/s until the end of next week, so I haven't been able to progress this.

My concern with another forum at Yahoo is that it's yet another place people have to remember to visit. The value of these forums comes through the consolidation of information and participation; conversely, any fragmentation of this lessens their value.

As i have said, I do not intend to be a control freak on the Nats :o So, please comment on what might be the preferable approach.

takahashi

haha timbo... I set up the Yahoo Group is not meant for people to visit. It simply a site to generate email to your Inbox (which automatically check every minute at work). So I don't have to come here! or the .au site or whatever. You don't have to go to Yahoo Group site at all and you get all the news, announcement or whatever.

we had a Yum Cha club, for my friend who like to yum cha and we have 100 of emails to and from each other all day. But I may only go to the site once a year .

You might think that it is a site but I think it is just a email rx8oznats@yahoogroups.com.

It is easier for some people to get to know the news first hand, that's all. But the downside is it is a fuss to set up all members.

timbo

Thanks taka, I'll check in

Revolver

I've joined the Yahoo group.

I agree with Taka - the advantage is that you don't need to get on the forum to keep up to date with the Nationals - you can just check your email.

However, as Taka has said, we need to confine emails on the Yahoo group to the Nats only - any side issues that get raised should be shunted off to the forum so we're not all deluged with unwanted email.

My 5 cents.

takahashi

I think if we block the spam from Revolver and Tim Tam then we will be alright ... :p Just kidding.

Revolver

Well, if that's how you feel about me...<storms off in a huff> :D

MACCAA

Renew{renew.asn.au},are running a Track Day at Wakefield on Sept 11th.They are a rotary based club,and run quite a good day.Great practice for the Nationals.

Revolver

Thanks for the heads up Maccaa. Might try to get there for that.

Something about that date though...

Tim Tam

Dude, when you've got no skills, knowledge or abilities you soon learn that crap is all that you can contribute to life. It's either that or I sit here silently! (and picking on Revole can be fun, you should try it sometime).

Revolver

Amen to that Tim! :D :D

I'll never have half the car knowledge of most of the guys here but I'm happy to have a laugh and share the little I do know, while of course, learning lots. Being Tim's punching bag is just a bonus! :p :D :D

takahashi

Lucky you guys did not take it personally.

Hey I download a clip of Wakefield, filmed by a shaking hand from a passenger. I forgot the link though

Damn

Oh but I search Wakefield Park Video on Yahoo and found it on the first 5 pages.

Tim Tam

I'm quite keen on that idea as well, keep us informed on what's going on there. Might be good for a few of us to have a practice day prior to the Nationals, to help get out times down.

Revolver

Tim, check out their website - you can inform yourself.

I'm planning on going if I can get past the 'but the car won't be insured' marital hurdle.

Lock & Load

I bet she has you well insured HA HA HA :D i thought a good Barrister could overcome any HURDLE especially coming from the wife


B...free
michael

takahashi

http://members.optusnet.com.au/demestre


Nice vid. Go for the hot lap. Do you think he is making too wide going to the double right 3 & 4. I think I can go a bit straighter and still getting to the outside and turn at 4 @ 2nd gear.

Revolver

Some great footage.

I love the spin. Having watched most of the links, I reckon his tyres would have been cactus by the end of the day. :p :D

takahashi

I contacted the man Scott. Seems a nice guy.

He showed me this link which describe the lap in an MX-5, but he warned me that we are approaching corners much faster than the 5 so just take it as a reference.
www.mx5.com.au/nsw/NewSite/Motorsport/Lap_WP.pdf

rx88er

Nice Vid Taka. Gee the Nissan flew around the track.

Wildcard

Oh man, my tires are going to be rooted after this track day!

timbo

Ok, went to Goulburn today (bloody cold...be glad we'll be there in October!) and checked out the track, motels and various other venues.

I'm putting together a document which I will post here hopefully tomorrow, with all the information.

takahashi

Thanks Tim, cannot wait. So we can book the motel this week?

I can rotate the tyre for you as I will bring the jack and torque wrench and stuff.