Twightlight Skid Pan - December 18th

[scat2k3]

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/510/am1.JPG

Don't miss out on your final opportunity this year to slide on the Eastern Creek Skid Pan!
These events are like no other, as drivers get the opportunity to drive under lights!
Auto-Motion instructors will be there to coach you in your driving. Emphasis is put on controlling and managing a sliding car, through our challenging exercises.
A booking form is attached. if you would like to come along to this fun night, fill out the form and fax it to Auto-Motion.
See you there!

Auto-Motion Australia
Ph/Fax: 02 48 722-622
Mob: 0438 444 119
www.auto-motion.com.au
www.aaronmcgillmotorsport.com
Turning dreamers into drivers.

For those interested, please call Aaron for the forms.

[Hethro87]

Hi skat :wave:

Thankyou very much for posting this, ive been waiting for an affordable training day to come along! :) I will be there on the proviso someone from the forum comes with me! Please anyone?! Im not that boring :lmao:

If there is interest shall we make a topic in Social/events?

Cheers :beer:

Alex

[BOMI]

Im there!!

Im on holidays!!

Boo yah!!

Always wanted to do a skid pan day.

Scat thanks for the info.

Anyone else coming?


Troy :)

[Chowny]

The twilight sessions are great fun.

Perfect way to end the day! Ive done a couple and had a ball every time :)

[Febs]

Have been on the skidpan plenty of times before but I always manage to miss out on the twilight sessions. IMO the EC skidpan is one the best ways you can enjoy your car - and it's generally pretty safe, and cheap! Win win IMO. :)

Not sure if I can get there by 5pm, but I'm definitely interested. When does Aaron need final numbers by?

Cheers,
- Febs.

[Kyle]

I'll come along and shoot till about 8pm.. hopefully there's plenty of light :D

[BOMI]

Thanks Kyle that would be great.

cheers,

Troy :)

[NickS]

I'm a maybe ... I'll let you know.

[Kyle]

Hope you can nick :D

[NickS]

Hope you can nick :D

If I can it won't be in the Coupe 4 ...

[scat2k3]

Have been on the skidpan plenty of times before but I always manage to miss out on the twilight sessions. IMO the EC skidpan is one the best ways you can enjoy your car - and it's generally pretty safe, and cheap! Win win IMO. :)

Not sure if I can get there by 5pm, but I'm definitely interested. When does Aaron need final numbers by?

Cheers,
- Febs.

Hi Martin.

Not sure when he needs the numbers but have emailed him to find out. I've also requested the booking forms, which I will attach in this thread.

Cheers,

Scott

[Kyle]

If I can it won't be in the Coupe 4 ...


Meh, that car's overrated :stick: :D

[Hethro87]

Im there!!

Im on holidays!!

Boo yah!!

Always wanted to do a skid pan day.

Scat thanks for the info.

Anyone else coming?

Troy :)

I'll be there for shiz! This will be the first time out on a 'track' should be good to see how well the $50 rubber grips in the wet :eyes: Sam might be coming too.

I'll come along and shoot till about 8pm.. hopefully there's plenty of light :D

Thats great to hear Kyle. If u want me to drive you in from Concord lemme know. Saves two cars going in to the 'Creek.

:)

Hi Martin.

Not sure when he needs the numbers but have emailed him to find out. I've also requested the booking forms, which I will attach in this thread.

Cheers,

Scott

Thanks a bundle Scott. I really do appreciate the effort you have put into setting this up. And the attachment is a great idea as I have no fax machine!

Danka :beer:

Hethro

[Kyle]

I live @ penrith man, nice and close to home :D

[scat2k3]

Aaron's currently racing at Phillip Island. His misses sent the forms through to me though.

Note that you will need to change the location to Eastern Creek and the time to PM as this form was setup for an all day Oran Park event. No big deal. Fill it out, fax it off and away we go.

This is a PDF file, so you will need Adobe acrobat reader to view it.

Click here to get it if you don't have it. It's free to download (http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html)


Skidpan booking form - Right Click here and save as. (http://www.excelerate.com.au/downloads/Scat2k3/AM%20Event%20Booking%20Form%20.pdf)

No doubt, Aaron will be in touch next week, so we can finalise everything then.

Cheers,

Scott

P.S. Notice there is a "club discount" on the form? Might have to talk to him about that :werd:

[scat2k3]

.....Thanks a bundle Scott. I really do appreciate the effort you have put into setting this up. And the attachment is a great idea as I have no fax machine!

Danka :beer:

Hethro

Not much effort for me Hethro, but thank you :cheers:

If you don't have a fax, give them a ring (02 48 722-622) and I'm sure you can arrange to bring the paperwork with you on the night. Just set it up with them first.

Cheers,

Scott

[NickS]

Aaron's currently racing at Phillip Island. His misses sent the forms through to me though.

You're a good man Scat ... thanks mate :cheers:

Why don't you come along ? Or just send Chris ... he loves the skid pan :stick:

[scat2k3]

You're a good man Scat ... thanks mate :cheers:

Why don't you come along ? Or just send Chris ... he loves the skid pan :stick:

:eyes: My therapist said I was making some real progress, but you've buggered all that good work now Nick.

Depends on work, but I'm hoping I'll be able to get out there.

Cheers,

Scott

[scat2k3]

I'm assuming you all know how to get to the main entrance at Eastern Creek (let me know if you don't).

To get to the skidpan, hang a right at the round about at the main entrance and follow the road around to the back of the circuit.

Turn left at the entrance to WSID and the entrance to the skidpan is via the gates on the left hand side of the road right near the entrance gates to WSID.

The google earth map below shows this entrance and skidpan location.

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/510/EC_skidpan_map.JPG

Actually, that map sux its so old. This one from whereis.com.au

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/510/EC_skidpan_map1.JPG

[Febs]

he loves the skid pan :stick:

From memory he loves the skid track even more. :lol:

Thanks for chasing that up Scott...should know if I can go early next week.

Cheers,
- Febs.

[BOMI]

I'm assuming you all know how to get to the main entrance at Eastern Creek (let me know if you don't).

To get to the skidpan, hang a right at the round about at the main entrance and follow the road around to the back of the circuit.

Turn left at the entrance to WSID and the entrance to the skidpan is via the gates on the left hand side of the road right near the entrance gates to WSID.

The google earth map below shows this entrance and skidpan location.

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/510/EC_skidpan_map.JPG

Actually, that map sux its so old. This one from whereis.com.au

http://trackchat.com.au/media/data/510/EC_skidpan_map1.JPG

Hey Scat, thanks for all the infi man :thumbs:

If you want good maps go with Google maps not google earth. Google maps give you 3 views of an area, MAP, Satelite and Hybrid (Sat image with a map over lay)

Dont trust "where is", just ask Alex. I have had probs with it also.


Will be faxing of the form today!!


Thanks again,

Troy

[Hethro87]

I live @ penrith man, nice and close to home :D

Sure thing brudda. See you soon :D

Not much effort for me Hethro, but thank you :cheers:

If you don't have a fax, give them a ring (02 48 722-622) and I'm sure you can arrange to bring the paperwork with you on the night. Just set it up with them first.

Cheers,

Scott

Hey Scott.

Just filled out the form and will ring them before i head off to work today. Thanks again - cant wait! :woot:

Hey Scat, thanks for all the infi man :thumbs:

If you want good maps go with Google maps not google earth. Google maps give you 3 views of an area, MAP, Satelite and Hybrid (Sat image with a map over lay)

Dont trust "where is", just ask Alex. I have had probs with it also.


Will be faxing of the form today!!


Thanks again,

Troy

Ha! Your damn right Troy boo hiss to whereis!

Ive been to the creek heaps so im good with getting there - just on the M4 off Homebush Bay Drive and follow the signs!

One week today!!!! :eyes: :beer:

Hethro

[NickS]

Just got me booking confirmation via email ... should be heaps of fun, can't wait !!!

Hey Scat, you coming or not ... work isn't an excuse :toetap:

:yahoo:

[scat2k3]

Just got me booking confirmation via email ... should be heaps of fun, can't wait !!!

Hey Scat, you coming or not ... work isn't an excuse :toetap:

:yahoo:

I suppose I better come along then. Which car are you bringing Nick?

Cheers,

Scott

[NickS]

I suppose I better come along then. Which car are you bringing Nick?

Cheers,

Scott

Awesome Scat ... I'm taking the one that is built for the skid pan ... M6 RWD SS.

Plus I don't know that I could stand getting that water all over the Coupe or the GTS ... :cry:

[Hethro87]

Just got my confirmation email just then! Yay! :woot:

My first time out on a track related event - cant wait!!!!!!

Gates open at 4:30 so ill see you all there then!

Hethro :D

[Febs]

In like Flynn. :D

Mightn't be able to get there til around 5:30-6pm though.

Can't wait...been itching and itching for another skidpan session for a LONG time! :)

Cheers,
- Febs.

[CarlFST60L]

Alright, im in, as long as they will take a booking tomorrow/monday

Cant wait :eyes:

[35R]

I thought this was on last night for some bizarre reason. I might be able to make it out on Monday to watch for a bit. In any case, keep an eye on those power steering reservoirs guys, in between skid pan sessions

[RedVYIISS]

Yep, what Duncan said. Any of you Holden guys going should have a power steering cooler fitted, if not a good check after every session. I'm hoping to pop out and say hi after work as well. Can't have a play, my trans is not quite right yet.

[CarlFST60L]

Yep, what Duncan said. Any of you Holden guys going should have a power steering cooler fitted, if not a good check after every session. I'm hoping to pop out and say hi after work as well. Can't have a play, my trans is not quite right yet.

From what i have seen at the half dozen skid pan/track days, the VX I and earlier are ones to watch for cooking PS fluid, VX II and up are all good (from what ihave seen), i know my VY was well tested :up2sum:

[NickS]

From what i have seen at the half dozen skid pan/track days, the VX I and earlier are ones to watch for cooking PS fluid, VX II and up are all good (from what ihave seen), i know my VY was well tested :up2sum:

Then I probably didn't have to worry ... but best to be on the safe side ...

Bomi popped in to say hi this afternoon so we took the GTS for a spin up to the local repco in search of a power steering cooler. We were after the PWR transmission cooler for $99 but they were all out of stock, so we wandered up the road to Auto One and got another brand for $165 ... looked the same as the PWR, just a lot more expensive. :toetap:

So anyway, we got it back to my place and opened it all up, Troy noticed something so had a pick at the brand name sticker on the cooler ... off it came to reveal "PWR" underneath !!! What a rip, a $99 PWR cooler for $165. Oh well ... I needed it today so I couldn't really be choosy.

So anyway, at about 5pm I set to the install, by myself. One hour and forty minutes later I put the last tool away and had a brand new PWR transmission cooler flowing nicely with my power steering fluid ... so I'm hoping that will mean no issues what so ever tomorrow evening. I was rather suprised at how quickly I got it done, nothing went wrong and as I have done this 3 times now the whole thing was very easy.

Thanks for help picking it out Bomi ... hope to see a whole bunch of trackchat members out at eastern Creek tomorrow ... can't wait !!!

:yahoo:

[DaveHAT]

From what i have seen at the half dozen skid pan/track days, the VX I and earlier are ones to watch for cooking PS fluid, VX II and up are all good (from what ihave seen), i know my VY was well tested :up2sum:

Forgetting the VY Clubbie from the last skidpan day are we Carl? :)

Impressive smoke show from memory .... :werd:

[lautray]

VXii here, & first skid-pan outing without a cooler had the engine bay sprayed with p/s fluid. The p/s cooler is cheap insurance & peace of mind.

[Febs]

From what i have seen at the half dozen skid pan/track days, the VX I and earlier are ones to watch for cooking PS fluid, VX II and up are all good (from what ihave seen), i know my VY was well tested :up2sum:

It can be a bit hit and miss though. My VX1 has been through hell on the skidpan, and the level has barely risen more than a cm or two. Others I've seen (VT right through to VY) have been much worse off...including a VY which popped a hose and started a fire in the engine bay!

Regardless, I've got a nice "Permacool" cooler fitted up, right above my trans cooler (also important on an auto VT+). I find a good choice is to use a 4cyl trans cooler - a little overkill, but that's a good thing. :)

Forgetting the VY Clubbie from the last skidpan day are we Carl? :)

That's the one! Flames coming out of your engine bay...not the best of sights. :cry:

Cheers,
- Febs.

[Hethro87]

Hi Erik!!! :wave:

Are you back man or are you using a computer over there? My first time out on the 'track' tommorrow i cant wait!!!!

I'll be at the gates at 4 no doubt, try and beat the M4 traffic. Remeber boys and girls get your PSI's at 36 :D

See you soon!!!!! :woot:

Hethro

[CarlFST60L]

The VY II R8 was Scott (my neighbour), the hose clamp came off :headbang: He has to work 2morrow night, otherwise, he would be there for the night

Bring on 2morrow!!!! :eyes:

See ya's there

[scat2k3]

Attending:


Hethro87
BOMI
BOMI's brother
Febs
Kyle (with camera)
Nicks
CarlFST60L
LSX-402 - for a looksee
scat2k3 - for a looksee (and maybe a spin)

6 confirmed drivers. Well done gents. I would say that Team TrackChat will dominate the numbers tonight.

See you all out there.

Cheers,

Scott

[Kyle]

See you'se all tonight :D:D

[CarlFST60L]

I just found out that the drift/figure 8 track is closed (for good due to OH&S), and 15 people are booked to go... ganna be a busy night, and i can see two cars at once on the parking lot at once (just spoke to Arron)...

The next question is, who has enough land, say 1000m2 to make a drift track + dam for irrigation..?

If i win lotto, thats on the list of things to do

[Ryzz]

I just found out that the drift/figure 8 track is closed (for good due to OH&S)
What, nooo, please for the love of god nooooo :cry::cry::cry::cry:

[Kyle]

Does this mean tonight is cancelled? :(

[Febs]

Argh, another 15 cars? Here I was looking forward to a nice quiet evening on the skidpan with a couple of TC guys and not many others. :(

I hope we at least get to do some activities 1 car at a time. You really can't get stuck into it if there's another car on the skidpan. :(

Cheers,
- Febs.

PS: A mate of mine (another Martin...drives a Legacy GT Wagon) is coming along to spectate too. :)

[Febs]

Does this mean tonight is cancelled? :(

Don't think so...we were only ever booked to go on the Skidpan as far as I know.

(The skidpan and skidtrack aka "Figure of 8" are two different things :))

Cheers,
- Febs.

[CarlFST60L]

Does this mean tonight is cancelled? :(

Nope, still on... I can see dual events running on the parking lot, which is 'ok' if you trust the other lot... Maybe Arron was over stating on the 15 ppl... hope so

RIP figure 8 track :confused:

[Febs]

RIP figure 8 track :confused:

It certainly was a great track (though I still prefer the skidpan - it's faster :D).

It was pretty safe if you used a bit of common sense (I'm sure we all remember what carlo's mate did), but unfortunately some people who are into drift lack that common sense. ;)

Cheers,
- Febs.

[scat2k3]

Nope, still on... I can see dual events running on the parking lot, which is 'ok' if you trust the other lot... Maybe Arron was over stating on the 15 ppl... hope so

RIP figure 8 track :confused:

Most probably dual events. We did this at the last private skid pan day with around 20 cars and everyone got plenty of action on the track.

See you all out there.

Cheers,

Scott

[RedVYIISS]

I'll likely pop out a well. Threw my camera in the car just in case.

[Febs]

Heading home now, see you guys at 6ish. :)

Cheers,
- Febs.

PS: Will have the video camera too, so feel free to go a little nuts on the skidpan. :)

[scat2k3]

Well, I hope you bastards enjoyed yourselves.

Got in the car to head off and the low coolant alarm started going off. Topped it up, and straight over to Sonny's.

Looks like I have 2 problems. Bearings in the water pump are buggered and a blocked radiator. Anyway, that will all get sorted over the next day or so, but buggered any antics for this evening.

So, at your earliest convenience, post up reviews, pics and videos.

Cheers,

Scott

[lautray]

Well, I hope you bastards enjoyed yourselves.

Got in the car to head off and the low coolant alarm started going off. Topped it up, and straight over to Sonny's.

Looks like I have 2 problems. Bearings in the water pump are buggered and a blocked radiator. Anyway, that will all get sorted over the next day or so, but buggered any antics for this evening.

So, at your earliest convenience, post up reviews, pics and videos.

Cheers,

Scott
Is all that code for a new cam & some headwork Scott :stick: ???

[Aeron]

So I find this thread now, after the event. Bugger!! If I'd known I would have taken the Falcon for a thrash!! Ahh well, if the next one is on a Monday I'll be there.

I did take some photos so I?ll post them a bit later on. :D

Nice meeting a few of you too!!

[scat2k3]

Is all that code for a new cam & some headwork Scott :stick: ???

LOL Erik !!

I wish it was mate.

Cheers,

Scott

[CarlFST60L]

Good night guys, car's washed and back in the garage :)

might load up a short video in a sec... have to edit it down a bit

highlight for me was the GTS Coupe and me drifting almost side by side, getting prett close, hope someone got a photo of that :eyes:

[CarlFST60L]

Here is a bit of the R8 drifting hard

Giddy up :whip:

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Carl/EseriesR8_Dec_2006.wmv

Shame its not in this quality ;)

http://www.oz8.org/gallery/albums/Carl/FST60LHIRES.sized.jpg

[Hethro87]

What a night!!!! :D

Had soooooooooooo much fun. Far out! It was really really useful finding out how much my car could take and how quickly you learn your car in a safe environment like that. A rule i learnt from the night was this:

*Enter cone wide, off throttle, smooth and not too big turn, after the turn GENTLEY on the throttle and power through*

Will defiantly be doing the next one which is slated for 3 week of Jan. It was great to see the members out there again and i look forward to all the photo's and videos!

Hethro

[RedVYIISS]

Sorry I didn't make it, didn't get away from the office till 7-30. I'm sure you guys had fun though.

Cheers,

[Aeron]

Carl, you had that thing in quite a few nice big drifts. Great to watch!! Good to see a new VE being driven the way it should be. :D

[Aeron]

Ok, my photos are up and can be found here -----> http://www.trackchat.com.au/forum/showthread.php?p=3467#post3467

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i276/photosbyaeron/Track%20Chat%20Skid%20Pan%202006/DSC_6413.jpg

[BOMI]

I love the look on your face Carl. Its like, "hmmmm are the lights going green soon or what" :lmao:

Great video man, that was some great drifting indeed!! :bow:

Troy :)

[Brockfan05]

I'm guessing ESP was off for that little effort... :lmao: Nice work Carl, great sounding car too.