Bring Brutus up to Bathurst for the Australian Championships:thumb
Its a great 4 day event.
Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion
8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 ·
Brutus II (Hillclimb Beetle) 2006 (Re)InCarnation
wombatone Seriously Crusin Dubber
167 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Sorry I did not make it, Did not feel like getting my feet wet. With the weather where I was I'm suprised you got any dry runs.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
BRUTUS wrote:The car will definetly be into 4th gear in a 1/4 mile as it runs out of revs in 3rd very quickly.
[ Edited on 24-9-2006 by BRUTUS ]
In that case use the smaller lighter wheels.
The lower gearing will make the car accellerate harder.
Use the taller tyre if you can leave it in 3rd all the way.
I am going to do this for the Warwick 1/8 mile drags.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
BRUTUS Officially Full-On Dubber
255 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Craig, I might try to get to the Aust. Championships next year, even if it's to spectate. Hadn't really considered it before... Main worry is I don't have a tow vehicle or trailer. Maybe this engine will be "worn out" by then! I'm hoping it will get through all next year's Vic Champ. rounds on this motor, as I missed the first round this year.
Thanks Dave, will use the smaller tyres as run out of rev's in third around 100-110k's or so (have been too intent on watching the track to note the exact speed). Third is LOW. I don't see much hope of beating the 'chipped' XR6 turbo, but we'll try. Will let you know when it's on.
Next Sunday: Last of this year's rounds at Mt. Leura (Camperdown). We have lightened the car some more, and if the weather's dry/warm it'll all be happening! Am coming a very close 4th in class overall for the State Champ's, and hope to at least make it 3rd for the year.
Thanks Dave, will use the smaller tyres as run out of rev's in third around 100-110k's or so (have been too intent on watching the track to note the exact speed). Third is LOW. I don't see much hope of beating the 'chipped' XR6 turbo, but we'll try. Will let you know when it's on.
Next Sunday: Last of this year's rounds at Mt. Leura (Camperdown). We have lightened the car some more, and if the weather's dry/warm it'll all be happening! Am coming a very close 4th in class overall for the State Champ's, and hope to at least make it 3rd for the year.
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BRUTUS Officially Full-On Dubber
255 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Yesterday at Mt. Leura: 38.87s (previous best 42.95s, in the wet).
2nd in class, beating a seriously prepared/stripped out Anglia by just 0.105s !!! He's always beaten Brutus until now. Class winner was another very seriously prepared/lightened Datsun at 37.48s Need to get another 1.4s faster! Considering Brutus is not fully lightened,it amy be possible...
I think Brutus will come 3rd in class for the year (to be confirmed) out of 8 starters, and has got two second places after a bit of a shakey start to the year, and missing one round. thanks to Brutus's sponsors & supporters, especially Quality Performance Lubes for providing the ACE 30 Air Cooled Engine oil, and ACE 90 gear oil that the car has run all year.
Next year ther will be 6 rounds again in Victoria but all at different tracks. Includes Philip Island Hillclimb for the first time ever. Also Broadford & DECA wherever that is.
It would be grate if some NSW Hillclimbers could come for at least one of the Vic rounds! The guys yesterday were full of awe telling me about these superfast Beetles that "cleaned them up at Bathurst"!!! "One white, one yellow, and others..." Certainly made an impression on them, they're even starting to take Brutus a bit mor eseriously I think! Is there a report on Bathurst results re the VW's anywhere?
2nd in class, beating a seriously prepared/stripped out Anglia by just 0.105s !!! He's always beaten Brutus until now. Class winner was another very seriously prepared/lightened Datsun at 37.48s Need to get another 1.4s faster! Considering Brutus is not fully lightened,it amy be possible...
I think Brutus will come 3rd in class for the year (to be confirmed) out of 8 starters, and has got two second places after a bit of a shakey start to the year, and missing one round. thanks to Brutus's sponsors & supporters, especially Quality Performance Lubes for providing the ACE 30 Air Cooled Engine oil, and ACE 90 gear oil that the car has run all year.
Next year ther will be 6 rounds again in Victoria but all at different tracks. Includes Philip Island Hillclimb for the first time ever. Also Broadford & DECA wherever that is.
It would be grate if some NSW Hillclimbers could come for at least one of the Vic rounds! The guys yesterday were full of awe telling me about these superfast Beetles that "cleaned them up at Bathurst"!!! "One white, one yellow, and others..." Certainly made an impression on them, they're even starting to take Brutus a bit mor eseriously I think! Is there a report on Bathurst results re the VW's anywhere?
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delivered (free del.) throughout Yarra Valley / Ranges, & Gippsland areas. Also ACE 20, 50 & 90.
FOR SALE: ACE 30, 40 etc. Oil formulations & Trade-names.
delivered (free del.) throughout Yarra Valley / Ranges, & Gippsland areas. Also ACE 20, 50 & 90.
FOR SALE: ACE 30, 40 etc. Oil formulations & Trade-names.
wombatone Seriously Crusin Dubber
167 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
Are you racing at Rob Roy Round One this month? I'm hopping to get down there if time permits.
BRUTUS Officially Full-On Dubber
255 posts · joined Feb 2006 ·
Hi Wombatone - have entered & should be there! More soon! Hope to see you...
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delivered (free del.) throughout Yarra Valley / Ranges, & Gippsland areas. Also ACE 20, 50 & 90.
FOR SALE: ACE 30, 40 etc. Oil formulations & Trade-names.
delivered (free del.) throughout Yarra Valley / Ranges, & Gippsland areas. Also ACE 20, 50 & 90.
FOR SALE: ACE 30, 40 etc. Oil formulations & Trade-names.
wombatone Seriously Crusin Dubber
167 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
I will try to turn up but will not have car ready to race. I hate work! eating up all my time at the moment.