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« on: October 31, 2010, 02:50:47 PM »
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The Nostalgia Drags are on again on the 21st of November at Sydney Dragway.
For the first time in Australia there will be a four Car Chicago Shoot Out with Three Nitro Burning FEDs and the debut of Graeme Cowin's Nitro Express '57 Chevy Fuel Burning Funny Car!!!
Bring your car and display it in the show n shine area in the pits.
General Admission: $25 Adults incl GST, Children 12 and under free.
Rocket Ind Open day on again on Sat 20th also.
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« Reply #1 on: October 31, 2010, 05:15:12 PM »
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Bummer, entries closed Friday
Was keen to enter but forgot all about it.
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2010, 09:43:35 PM »
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Hey Craig
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2010, 10:42:10 PM »
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Thanks Alex, will definitely try in the morning.
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« Reply #4 on: November 01, 2010, 11:29:22 AM »
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Talked to them and had to join the NDRA but looks like I'm in
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2010, 01:44:11 PM »
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rubs hands together cant wait few more weeks
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2010, 02:06:51 PM »
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Good to hear Craig.
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« Reply #7 on: November 17, 2010, 11:07:11 PM »
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Only a few more days till this event - and the weather looks like its going to be kind. Can't wait.
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« Reply #8 on: November 18, 2010, 05:58:07 PM »
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Hey Craig.
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« Reply #9 on: November 18, 2010, 08:39:37 PM »
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Hey Craig.
Leon entered .....FC427.....
As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide please dear god protect my ride
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« Reply #10 on: November 18, 2010, 10:56:04 PM »
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See you out there anyway Alex.
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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2010, 09:17:31 PM »
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Bump Rocket open day Tomorrow 8.30am to 3.00pm... Drive in night tomorrow night ....FC427.....
As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide please dear god protect my ride
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« Reply #12 on: November 22, 2010, 11:14:08 PM »
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I know its not a picture of my FC but here's my XU1 on the track. Thanks heaps to Alex (customfc) for the images.
A video of my last run of the day which was against another genuine XU1 (but an LJ). Thought you red motor lovers would like it.
LJ XU1 had a couple of seconds head start and I f*cked up the launch with too many revs and spun the wheels. Win to him past the line but he broke out by doing his best time of the day- so points to me.
Me about 7 grand in third gear
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« Reply #13 on: November 23, 2010, 01:00:12 AM »
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Cool video.
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« Reply #14 on: November 23, 2010, 08:28:39 AM »
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what colour was the other XU1 ? gotta love people that actually use and abuse there cars especially cars that are that bit extra special like XU1's etc
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« Reply #15 on: November 23, 2010, 09:02:35 AM »
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The owner Mark told me it was Phantom Metallic Mark II - only 6 or 8 made in this colour. He's had it since 1987 and it has the original engine (JP prefix) fitted. It ran a best of 16.4 seconds over the 1/4.
My car doesn't have the original engine so its an easy decision to rev the ring out of it.
use and abuse there cars especially cars that are that bit extra special like XU1's
That's the exact purpose Harry Forth designed them for, not to sit in sheds or be parked at car shows.
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« Reply #16 on: November 23, 2010, 12:36:09 PM »
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As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide please dear god protect my ride
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« Reply #17 on: November 23, 2010, 12:43:31 PM »
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Hey Mark, 14.2 @ 96mph. Same time as I did with the old engine.
It feels heaps stronger though so I believe its the slow 60 foot times (2.1) that are contributing to this. Diff ratio at 3.55 really isn't short enough. Needs a 3.9 or most other guys going faster are running taller tyres (slicks) and ratios over 4:1.
A guy I know in NZ that has run a 12.9 N/A with a 202 bottom end, 12 port head, pump fuel, street tyres and 45mm Webers so I've got some improvements to find
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« Reply #18 on: November 23, 2010, 04:08:05 PM »
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Hey Craig
I managed to upload the video to youtube, so here it is.
Here are the numbers....note the win light!!
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