Cobra Nats 2015 - Page 8

gjkrv8 · #**141** (**permalink**) 09-26-2015, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by David Hodgson

Dont know if that security door will quite keep everyone out Gregg

You're right Dave.

It does a great job of keeping the stones off my Cobra from the tow vehicle though. Cheers Gregg

deano59 · #**142** (**permalink**) 09-26-2015, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by spookypt

I know we did something similar 6 or 7 years ago with vinyl stickers but I was wondering if all forum members attending the nats could write in removable nicko pen their forum names on their car windscreens?

There so many people I know on here but don't know their car and it would be nice to put a face to a name so to speak. I'm happy enough to walk around the sheds satdy with a pen if the idea is taken up.

Just an idea. Matt

bit late for this yr but next yr i can make vinyl stickers with user names if someone reminds me early enough . ive had my own vinyl cutter the 18 yrs or so ,
cheers dean

Modena · #**143** (**permalink**) 09-26-2015, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Gav

I have bled the brakes, thrown in some new coils in the back, fitted the new diff and tested some mods I've done to the car.
Roll on the weekend...

Ah-Hah! The old "it looks right on paper" late spring change. Big call. Will have to make sure there is beer flowing at 5pm on Friday when you're swapping them back

SydneyChris · #**144** (**permalink**) 09-27-2015, 04:47 PM

My Coupe is not going to make it to this years event, after a couple of delays with the build.

I was planning to come down on Saturday from Sydney.. Is there a run sheet for the weekend on any of the club sites I could download..?

With thanks

Chris

gjkrv8 · #**145** (**permalink**) 09-27-2015, 04:57 PM

Check out the forecast - couldn't be any better.

Andy's gunna be building up a sweat in that fireproof lycra driving suit :-)

Kimbo · #**146** (**permalink**) 09-27-2015, 07:24 PM

If you look at the table of contents on the first page of the Supp Regs, you will get a good idea the schedule for the weekend.

http://www.cobracarclubnsw.org.au/ed...egulations.pdf

It's basically:
Friday - full day Practice

Saturday
7-8:30 Show N Shine
9 - to about 12 noon - Slalom, Hill Climb and Drags (run concurrently)
3-4:30 Single hot lap sprints

Sunday - 9 to 4:30 - Supersprints all day

SydneyChris · #**147** (**permalink**) 09-27-2015, 08:21 PM

thanks Kimbo

Towmaster · #**148** (**permalink**) 09-27-2015, 10:52 PM

And don't forget scrutineering is first thing Friday morning, get your wrist bands from the office first or you won't be scrutineered.
Don't forget to check your fire extinguishers!!!! Older than three years and you will be asked to buy a new one. They usually have some for sale at scrutineering.
Another thing, We want to see the battery and check to make sure it is mechanically secure. This is not an 'eye' test, if you car rolls and the battery falls out because it is not secure then there is a good chance it will short out and create a spark / fire...... We don't want that.
And lastly make sure your brake light is working!!!

These are the three main things that people fail on the day so make sure you aren't that person.

Bring on the weekend!!!!!!!

Kimbo · #**149** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 12:04 AM

Just as a small addition to that, we have always had the issue of a big line up outside the office to sign in and get your wrist bands before scrutineering.
This year we are planning to set up a club desk out front of the office for the entrants that have a current track (CAMS, aasa etc.) license. This means you won't have to go into the office or wait for the 8am office opening time (for the early birds).
You will simply be able to fill out the form, show your license and get your wrist band out front.

Gav · #**150** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Towmaster

And don't forget scrutineering is first thing Friday morning, get your wrist bands from the office first or you won't be scrutineered.
Don't forget to check your fire extinguishers!!!! Older than three years and you will be asked to buy a new one. They usually have some for sale at scrutineering.
Another thing, We want to see the battery and check to make sure it is mechanically secure. This is not an 'eye' test, if you car rolls and the battery falls out because it is not secure then there is a good chance it will short out and create a spark / fire...... We don't want that.
And lastly make sure your brake light is working!!!

These are the three main things that people fail on the day so make sure you aren't that person.

Bring on the weekend!!!!!!!

Why would you need brake lights Ash? You never use them.

byroncobra · #**151** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 04:34 PM

Sitting here jealously reading the posts, sad the Cobras gone but that's life....

Have a great weekend fellas, try to keep on the blacktop (unlike me) drive within your limits and come come safely....however, on the track, GO FOR IT!

boxhead · #**152** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 07:06 PM

Have fun all, I am actually wishing I had organised time off to head over.

Really thought I was over racing the Cobra.

Hoity · #**153** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 07:27 PM

As an interested bystander, wanting to be part of the action! How is the king cobra determined, show n shine is easy to judge the different spec cars, how does performance get equalized from the different categories. ie 5l motor compared to a 6.2l s/c in a drag, cat 1 v cat 7
cheers
jon

Gav · #**154** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 08:00 PM

The points for king cobra are taken from the overall results regardless of class.
Tyres are the biggest factor IMHO, there are a couple of 5ltr cars that will spank my 7ltr on the track but they lack the power in the drags, so it all equals out.

Hoity · #**155** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 08:49 PM

Do the control tyres hold the advantage or do the supa dupa road tyres on 18" rims hold sway?

Modena · #**156** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 10:11 PM

The supa dupa, like Yoko A050 are faster than the Kumho KU36

Tenrocca · #**157** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 11:30 PM

Hoity, The KU36 is considered a "extreme performance tyre", so basically the softest style of road tyre before you get into the R Specs like R888, NT01 and A050. As a lot of folk were running these as their street tyre, the new class 7 was introduced last year - basically for those who want to have a bit of fun without going stupid fast and\or having the budget for an extra set of wheels\R spec tyres. I think there are a few extras in this class this year including a club pres with a track virgin Pace. Should be a lot of fun.

Weather here is just beautiful so have been out a bit over the last few days making sure everything still works. Not a lot of changes from last year - maybe just a few less stickers.

Hoity · #**158** (**permalink**) 09-28-2015, 11:44 PM

Thanks for details, hope to get up there and have a look at how it all works.

Hoity · #**159** (**permalink**) 09-30-2015, 12:24 AM

Will there, is there a program listing cars, drivers etc. interested in what brand of car and what class it's in.
Cheere

David Hodgson · #**160** (**permalink**) 09-30-2015, 12:35 AM

There's no 'program' produced for the event, good idea however. We used to capture brand and engine size back in the West Wyalong days. I think the entry form has engine size for classes.
I think there is a list pinned on the wall of the control tower showing the class number and its updated with results during the day. Class number will give you an idea of the engine capacity for most classes.