SLR-5000 Now racing in the Histroic Touring Cars
#1 _hrt1and2_
Posted 23 March 2011 - 07:50 PM
Flew back to Adelaide on the weekend just gone to catchup with some mates and head to the clipsal 500.
Was fantastic when the Historic Touring Cars came out, Personally I think there looking really really healthy. It's great to see so many different models... Monaros, toranas, Valiants, Camaro, Mustangs, Porches, Escorts. the list goes on. But a special mention to the Blue SLR-5000 that was running around, what a beautiful car.
The car had engine problems on Saturday, and then Suspension issues on Sunday, but when he was running was just a beautiful sight.
I managed to find this on another website
http://www.motorspor...ng-car-masters/
Sorry didn't take any photos, filled my camera memory up on the Beachwear girls parade!! my god (that's a story for another time, and probably another forum
#2 _Yella SLuR_
Posted 24 March 2011 - 05:59 AM
#3 _Herne_
Posted 24 March 2011 - 06:28 AM
Hopefully if and when they get the thing sorted it might get some good air time.
Cheers
Herne
#4 _darkone040_
Posted 25 March 2011 - 01:37 AM
i got all excited to see an LX go round, some reason the little lj wasnt in it this year
thursday, friday and saturday he only made it around the track once in the three races i saw
slept in sunday so didnt even go..
#5
Posted 07 April 2011 - 06:27 PM
They are completely different class of car
1. they do not have a Historic log Book
2. run 4 wheel disc brakes
3. do not run original gear boxes a 5 speed T10 Gear boxes i think
4. not required to run interior trim
and allow sponsorship on the cars
Essentially a sports sedan trying to masquerade as a Historic Touring Car
The cut off for Historic touring Cars Is December 1972 and must be of a type that raced in the Australian Touring Car championship, Improved touring car class or series production clas during the periodand. I dont think that LH toranas were made until late 1973 or early 1974 Definitely know that none raced prior to december 1972
Historic touring cars are
Group Na up to 1959
group Nb from 1960 to 1964
Group Nc from 1964 to 1972
regards
peter
Trevor Talbot didnt race the LJ as he was involved in a huge start line crash at Bathurst last year that demolished the car.
#6
Posted 08 April 2011 - 03:50 PM
i got all excited to see an LX go round, some reason the little lj wasnt in it this year
Darky
The yellow LJ rear ended a stalled red mustang at the start of race 2 and then got rear ended himself by an XY -- two big hits
Was just up from the start line and watched it happen
Car was a bit of a mess would be an understatement -- sad thing to see as it was a great looking car.
Took a walk after the race to have a squzz but it had already been tarped and gone
http://www.touringca...ndex1.php?p=448
Bit of a search and found some in car footage
#7 _darkone040_
Posted 08 April 2011 - 08:49 PM
poor little torry
#8 _BAILLIE_
Posted 09 April 2011 - 05:38 PM
Sharing is caringfilled my camera memory up on the Beachwear girls parade!! my god (that's a story for another time, and probably another forum
There is no forum like the present.
#9 _Corporate_
Posted 05 June 2011 - 10:19 PM
Check the footage from the Perth round
#10
Posted 06 June 2011 - 03:08 AM
#11
Posted 07 June 2011 - 04:03 PM
Close racing and the cars look great.
John Bowe is simply a master.
#12 _Corporate_
Posted 11 June 2011 - 08:34 AM
3. do not run original gear boxes a 5 speed T10 Gear boxes i think
4. not required to run interior trim
.
Cars are required to run Four Speed boxes as per the period, They also have to be manufactured as a Four speed. Your not allowed to run ,say, a Six speed Hollinger with two gears removed! Our Torrie runs a Tex Racing SR3 Box. Used to run a Jerico
Cars are required to run an Interior trim. (Allthough some of the trimming in some cars is rather thin!!!)
The Blur Torrie has a full interiour trim, including Door trims, Modeled on how it was in the day, Complete with Hounds Tooth Inserts in the Race seats!
Off to Darwin to compete in the Darwin SkyCity Round,
Will keep you posted as to how its going
Check out our Webb Page!
http://www.bulletproofracing.com.au/
Edited by Corporate, 11 June 2011 - 08:37 AM.
#13
Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:08 AM
Attached Files
#14
Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:34 AM
#15 _Corporate_
Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:42 AM
Are you allowed to use twin piston calipers and larger rotors, like what UPC or hoppers sell?
Brakes are restricted to a Rotor Diameter of 305 mm
Calipers are open.... We use Brembo Chrome calipers (F&R)
Both ends are 4 spot calipers and Full Floating Rotors
Regards
Corporate!
#16 _Rob 5000_
Posted 11 June 2011 - 10:03 AM
#17 _TJ355_
Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:32 PM
#18
Posted 12 June 2011 - 09:17 PM
#19
Posted 12 June 2011 - 10:59 PM
#20
Posted 15 June 2011 - 03:05 PM
^^ BLUE ^^
LOL
#21 _Corporate_
Posted 23 June 2011 - 06:46 PM
Hi Guys,^^ BLUE ^^
Carabbian (?) Blue. Looks almost like a day glo colour on the big screens!
Back from Darwin and all went quite well. Two 5ths and a Third!
Still chasing handling issuses but slowly getting there
Will post the footage when I get it
Regards
Corporate
#22
Posted 26 June 2011 - 02:50 PM
G'day Mark and welcome to the forum
Good to see the bugs are getting ironed out and putting the car up where it rightfully belongs ... in front.
Take it after visiting the web page Tony being the driver i take it you are with the team?
Walk through on the car with pic's would be great
All the best for the year
#23 _full_noise_
Posted 28 June 2011 - 10:53 PM
any cance to get a description and pics of the rear end set up? - do you have to use the satchel link? or can run a 4 link and a watts?
cheers
#24 _Corporate_
Posted 11 July 2011 - 10:14 PM
Car has ATM, had the engine removed for a freshen up and the rest of the car is up at Bendigo getting some panel work done to it.
Racing was a bit to close in darwin, hence the need for a new nose cone and a few other bits. She was starting to look a bit ratty in a few other spots too!
Amazing how quickly they get seriously sand blasted.
Rear end is supported on the "Standerd" trailing arms (Lower [They have been fully boxed]) and the Upper arms have been replaced with a single 3rd Arm.
Lateral Location is by Adjustable Watts Link. Will follow up with a few photos when the car gets back from Bendigo!
Take care All
Corporate
#25 _full_noise_
Posted 29 July 2011 - 03:50 PM
can you advise where this kind of rear set up can be done?
Is tht 3rd link running from the top of the diff housing or the underside?
Love the color btw!
thanks
Thanks for the welcome!
Car has ATM, had the engine removed for a freshen up and the rest of the car is up at Bendigo getting some panel work done to it.
Racing was a bit to close in darwin, hence the need for a new nose cone and a few other bits. She was starting to look a bit ratty in a few other spots too!
Amazing how quickly they get seriously sand blasted.
Rear end is supported on the "Standerd" trailing arms (Lower [They have been fully boxed]) and the Upper arms have been replaced with a single 3rd Arm.
Lateral Location is by Adjustable Watts Link. Will follow up with a few photos when the car gets back from Bendigo!
Take care All
Corporate
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