Dear Rocketman..............very rewarding to read such a positive & informative post from you unlike TopGun
you are the one with form !!!
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
houndog
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Dear Rod.......thank you for your positive response unlike TopGun you have credibility & form.It will be
very rewarding if I can get it up & keep it up..you do mean for sub 10s don't you ??..hope it keeps straight !!
ps ..Fatrod..I think I need to focus on making sure I bring the pie oven to Warwick.
very rewarding if I can get it up & keep it up..you do mean for sub 10s don't you ??..hope it keeps straight !!
ps ..Fatrod..I think I need to focus on making sure I bring the pie oven to Warwick.
RodPenrose Insano Dub Head
792 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·
Ross , where's the avatar ? . That didn't stay up for very long . ROD.
More boost + More fuel = More power
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
http://www.rodpenroseracing.com.au
1968 Beetle fastest run 8.96 sec @ 161 mph 4th Nov. 2001
2010 New Beetle 8.12 sec on 8th march 2014
http://www.rodpenroseracing.com.au
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Dear "ROCKETMAN"..Rod, TopGun knows my password etc.he set up the avatar secretly & obviously has difficulty in handling the truth about the camera
so he decides to penalise me this way & signatures me as "Deep Down I know I"m only second best"...he has probably got that right though.You would never nickname him ocean as the imbocile lacks depth !!!
so he decides to penalise me this way & signatures me as "Deep Down I know I"m only second best"...he has probably got that right though.You would never nickname him ocean as the imbocile lacks depth !!!
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
GUNNEDAH DRAGS 18/19 JULY....CANCELLED OWING TO QUAGMIRE OF PITS.
FINE DAYS FORECASTED SAT./SUNDAY BUT NO HEAT TO DRY OUT AREA
IN TIME..
FINE DAYS FORECASTED SAT./SUNDAY BUT NO HEAT TO DRY OUT AREA
IN TIME..
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
You'll just have to make the trip up to the TnT after dyno day next weekend Ross
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Stanley....I have entered for Willowbank 8th/9th August.No need for t&t as
engine has previously been done. Car fine--driver needs the test & tuning.
engine has previously been done. Car fine--driver needs the test & tuning.
HS618 Officially Full-On Dubber
277 posts · joined Mar 2005 ·
Ross,
You're younger than I am so your reaction times should be better than mine - show me how good you young blokes are! (We have both been out of it for about the same time)
You're younger than I am so your reaction times should be better than mine - show me how good you young blokes are! (We have both been out of it for about the same time)
TopGun Learner Dubber
13 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
"Dangerous" Dave,
I quote from your earlier post to me regarding Ross' credibility..... "Ross assures me he will be at Gunnedah rain hail or shine"🙅🙅🙅???????? Obviously his assurances are about as good as any politician's come election time! It's a good thing that I didn't go out and buy that new video camera just yet. I've learned the hard way, the only thing reliable about him is his unreliability (and I don't mean the car).
I've also noticed on Willowbank Raceway's web site that he's actually submitted an entry in Super sedan for the Blown Alcohol Championship round coming up next month. I don't know how he's gotten away with Houndog's entry as SSC when it should be SSCC. With all that constant hot air floating around inside Houndog's "cockpit" surely it must be classified as steam driven, or some other form of supercharging! Anyhow, it's probably a moot point as his attendance at this meeting will probably be as likely as the next sighting of the Loch Ness Monster.
I quote from your earlier post to me regarding Ross' credibility..... "Ross assures me he will be at Gunnedah rain hail or shine"🙅🙅🙅???????? Obviously his assurances are about as good as any politician's come election time! It's a good thing that I didn't go out and buy that new video camera just yet. I've learned the hard way, the only thing reliable about him is his unreliability (and I don't mean the car).
I've also noticed on Willowbank Raceway's web site that he's actually submitted an entry in Super sedan for the Blown Alcohol Championship round coming up next month. I don't know how he's gotten away with Houndog's entry as SSC when it should be SSCC. With all that constant hot air floating around inside Houndog's "cockpit" surely it must be classified as steam driven, or some other form of supercharging! Anyhow, it's probably a moot point as his attendance at this meeting will probably be as likely as the next sighting of the Loch Ness Monster.
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Hello Top Gun.
Yes it appears to be that the cancellation of that event has stopped Ross from running,
but after discussion with Ross last night,
he told me that to make ammends,
he will stand out at the track for two days, alone,
with your video camera, and film the breeze as it attempst to evapourate the quagmire from the pits.
Yes I see that ross has entered the meeting at willowbank,
and he had better damn well be there, hot air and all,
so that when he chickens out I can slot into the seat.
It will be good to meet you then.
Regards,
Dave.
Yes it appears to be that the cancellation of that event has stopped Ross from running,
but after discussion with Ross last night,
he told me that to make ammends,
he will stand out at the track for two days, alone,
with your video camera, and film the breeze as it attempst to evapourate the quagmire from the pits.
Yes I see that ross has entered the meeting at willowbank,
and he had better damn well be there, hot air and all,
so that when he chickens out I can slot into the seat.
It will be good to meet you then.
Regards,
Dave.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
TopGun Learner Dubber
13 posts · joined Jan 2009 ·
Dave,
Now that Houndog won't be running at Gunnedah (as promised "rain hail or shine"), you think Ross could still go out to the track and perform a community service. With all that "hot air" now going to waste, he could use some of it to help dry out the paddock.
Cheers
TG
Now that Houndog won't be running at Gunnedah (as promised "rain hail or shine"), you think Ross could still go out to the track and perform a community service. With all that "hot air" now going to waste, he could use some of it to help dry out the paddock.
Cheers
TG
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Dear Dave.....Simmo alias TopGun is dead right I did state that I would be at Gunnedah rain/hail or shine but my winning card is I didn't mention competing if it was overcast.This cancellation is so disappointing,I would have liked to put some mild time into the transmission & settled in the overhauled engine after the dyno rebuild.The car & I will have to attend Willowbank green but still "HOTDOG RED".The super sedan field at Willowbank for this meeting
at closing yesterday comprised 35 v8 super sedans of which 3 are supercharged/nitrous etc & a lonley naturally aspirated SSC entry.When I ran it at Willowbank in the nineties it too then was its first outing untried...so history has to repeat.You have probably worked this out by this Dave that TopGun wrote all the Harry Potter literature,
top qualified at compiling compositions in kindergarten,has heaps of idle time (QLD's youngest retiree) & is generally
impractical with his hands except behind close doors.
HENRY....I will not disgrace the geriatric bracket we contest !!!!
at closing yesterday comprised 35 v8 super sedans of which 3 are supercharged/nitrous etc & a lonley naturally aspirated SSC entry.When I ran it at Willowbank in the nineties it too then was its first outing untried...so history has to repeat.You have probably worked this out by this Dave that TopGun wrote all the Harry Potter literature,
top qualified at compiling compositions in kindergarten,has heaps of idle time (QLD's youngest retiree) & is generally
impractical with his hands except behind close doors.
HENRY....I will not disgrace the geriatric bracket we contest !!!!
LIFE IN THE LOW LANE All people have the right to stupidity but some abuse the pr
2,534 posts · joined Mar 2007 ·
July 25th Ross Test and tune with a lot of other Volksy's to keep you company!! Over 10 VW's running that night!!
ACCEPT THAT SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE PIDGEON AND SOME DAYS YOU ARE THE STATUE
Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!
Alder Outlaws VW Racing - check it out on fb!!
tayloredvw Seriously Crusin Dubber
165 posts · joined May 2006 ·
Im loving this post just for the comments. Funny stuff.
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Brennden....8th/9th August at Willowbank is where I will be short of company....with the 36 car super sedan field..
all 35 V8S & a lonely little VW entrant doing battle all by itself !!
Taylored....Thanks for your favorable comments...Dave & TopGun ..I value our friendship immensely.Yes we do stitch each over up a bit in the name of a little humour...Although TopGun.. he will always be the class clown & looks forward to red nose day !!!
all 35 V8S & a lonely little VW entrant doing battle all by itself !!
Taylored....Thanks for your favorable comments...Dave & TopGun ..I value our friendship immensely.Yes we do stitch each over up a bit in the name of a little humour...Although TopGun.. he will always be the class clown & looks forward to red nose day !!!
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
I'll have to make the effort to come along and cheer you on Ross.
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Stanley..."Dangerous" he said he would be there too..maybe if you bring the picnic table "MUFFIN MAN"..might bring the cakes.Thanks for the support.Ross
Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it
4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 ·
I'm sure we won't be the only ones to come along and DB doesn't travel without a container of muffins stashed somewhere.
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Yep will definetly be there next weekend ,as i'mm sure like said above many other VW boys will be too !!!
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Andrew..come down & make yourselves known when you arrive.
It will be more rewarding to have some friendly associates around to talk to in the staging lanes..rather than the enemy of 35 V8s that are sharing the super sedan field with me..Regards..Ross ps Get on to "MUFFIN MAN" & make sure he hasn't lost his recipe book.
It will be more rewarding to have some friendly associates around to talk to in the staging lanes..rather than the enemy of 35 V8s that are sharing the super sedan field with me..Regards..Ross ps Get on to "MUFFIN MAN" & make sure he hasn't lost his recipe book.
BeetleJuice Officially Full-On Dubber
350 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·
Ross,I hope there will be video's ASAP!
Greg Hamer sends his regards.
Craig
Greg Hamer sends his regards.
Craig
FringeDweller
FROSTY Insano Dub Head
744 posts · joined May 2009 ·
Hi There,
When will be the best time over the weekend to catch "Houndog" on the track? Early rounds on Sat arvo/evening?
When will be the best time over the weekend to catch "Houndog" on the track? Early rounds on Sat arvo/evening?
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Craig...hopefully we can get some motion footage of it & post it to this site.I think I will be rather busy inside in the steering department,gearchanging & of
course underpants changing leaving me short of hands to hold the camera !!!!
The clock is wound back a long time with Greg.His folks had a water tank business-REMAH (Hamer backwards) years ago here in Tamworth .I remember his mum Queta well my mother taught her cake decorating in the mid 60's.Say gooday to him & give him my regards..what is he up to these days?
Frosty...By the look of the competitor format my qualifying runs should happen about mid morning & finish before dark on Saturday...times are real hard to predict as oil downs/clean ups etc are unknown factors.
course underpants changing leaving me short of hands to hold the camera !!!!
The clock is wound back a long time with Greg.His folks had a water tank business-REMAH (Hamer backwards) years ago here in Tamworth .I remember his mum Queta well my mother taught her cake decorating in the mid 60's.Say gooday to him & give him my regards..what is he up to these days?
Frosty...By the look of the competitor format my qualifying runs should happen about mid morning & finish before dark on Saturday...times are real hard to predict as oil downs/clean ups etc are unknown factors.
FROSTY Insano Dub Head
744 posts · joined May 2009 ·
Thanks Ross,
Looks like I'll be at willowbank mid morning Saturday.
Frosty
Looks like I'll be at willowbank mid morning Saturday.
Frosty
BeetleJuice Officially Full-On Dubber
350 posts · joined Sep 2006 ·
Houndog wrote:Craig...hopefully we can get some motion footage of it & post it to this site.I think I will be rather busy inside in the steering department,gearchanging & of
course underpants changing leaving me short of hands to hold the camera !!!!
The clock is wound back a long time with Greg.His folks had a water tank business-REMAH (Hamer backwards) years ago here in Tamworth .I remember his mum Queta well my mother taught her cake decorating in the mid 60's.Say gooday to him & give him my regards..what is he up to these days?
HI Ross
I'm sure you'll be quite busy for 9 or 10 secs! 😎
Some in-car footage would be great ! I'm sure there will be a number of Volksy supporters with camera's in hand!
Spoke to Greg this morning. I'll PM his email contact details to you.
Craig
FringeDweller
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Ross rang me this morning to say that he will not be racing today at the track.
He was at the test and tune last night and said the car overpowered the chassis.
He was at the test and tune last night and said the car overpowered the chassis.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday
16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·
So what happened theretest and tune last night and said the car overpowered the chassis.
I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409
dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome
5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·
Ross will probably chime in when he gets back to Tamworth,
but he had booked to just do some 1/8 mile licence passes at the test and tune on Friday night,
and sounds like the car was wheel standing all over the place/overpowering the track,
so could not race saturday due to ANDRA not approving the cars performance testing.
I am sure Ross will clear this up or what ever,
but this is my understnding from a two minute conversation on Saturday morning.
but he had booked to just do some 1/8 mile licence passes at the test and tune on Friday night,
and sounds like the car was wheel standing all over the place/overpowering the track,
so could not race saturday due to ANDRA not approving the cars performance testing.
I am sure Ross will clear this up or what ever,
but this is my understnding from a two minute conversation on Saturday morning.
westi wrote:That's mad Alan.
Houndog Commited Dubber
73 posts · joined Feb 2009 ·
Have just got back from Willowbank. On Friday night they held a T&T to test out new new diigital readout boards.Things regrettably started off rather disappointing when after warming up the oil,starting the engine,adjusting the metering barrel & a general check from the unstarted rebuild was free of any gremlins.The car was refuelled taken to the staging lanes. When time came to restart it the electronic ignition went dead.Luckily I had a drive/shims & all the old fashioned stuff all moduled up fror a quick slip in.Fired the car & back around to the staging lanes for a the regulatory 1/8 solo pass.Owing to the freshness of the new diff I elected to by pass the water. I had felt the track & near got stuck there.Staged it & did a 5000 rpm mild launch the car has about 260 of its 316 horsepower at this point & is near to its maximum torque.It carried first gear through the air,2nd as well I got off it to ground it & gave it another jab of which it just sat hard on the wheelie bars robbing it of any ground contact to be able to point it.Plus side.. there is no waiting for it to wind out it is just a wack.The ANDRA steward was concerned for its lack of steering control. It lifts the car me & the heavy torsion bar front end instantly & effortlessly..further homework required in weight transfer dept.I am once again having fun..certainly a totally different ride from before.
OZ Towdster Keen to finish some projects
1,921 posts · joined Dec 2003 ·
Hi Ross ,
Missed Dave's post on Sat morning and went out to Willowbank Sat arvo expecting to see you run , but alas that was not to be , but did walk many a mile out there looking for your pits to have a chat at least .
Where were you pitted ?????????
Andrew
Missed Dave's post on Sat morning and went out to Willowbank Sat arvo expecting to see you run , but alas that was not to be , but did walk many a mile out there looking for your pits to have a chat at least .
Where were you pitted ?????????
Andrew
Don't let body work get in the way of real suspension travel