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Round 1 gremlins return to the Sti. Had a major malfunction on the dyno last night so the engine is out and off with a specialist getting sorted. Full report on my site (http://ericosullivan.com/wordpress/2010/04/long-beachday-1-update/). Will try keep posting on progress of the week.
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Robbie Daly Ps13
06-04-10, 23:36
At least ya's are getting it sorted and ya won't miss out........ What tyres do you run........... Rs2's on the front and back...........
And don't break you leg off that bike or you will miss out..........:p
ah christ, shit buzz man! seems like a serious team behind it though so i have faith that you can still get our rock and roll on!
At least ya's are getting it sorted and ya won't miss out........ What tyres do you run........... Rs2's on the front and back...........
And don't break you leg off that bike or you will miss out..........:p
We run the new Hankook Ventus RS3. Similar thread pattern to the RS2 but compound is UNREAL. Mega Grip. 265/35/18 on the rear and 225/45/17 up front.
Stay off that Bike ye Huar,Your my Irish #1 this year!
Chin up and all that Jazz,Car will come good!
no better way to start the season off :D
at least your bike is ok :rolleyes:
Robbie Daly Ps13
06-04-10, 23:48
We run the new Hankook Ventus RS3. Similar thread pattern to the RS2 but compound is UNREAL. Mega Grip. 265/35/18 on the rear and 225/45/17 up front.
Jesus never even heard of the rs3's........ Are they out over here........ I run rs2's on the front find the savage and they work instantly........ No need to warm them up for 4 laps like the kumhos and that...........
This might sound stupid cause yous are pros and yas know exactly what yas are doing............. I know the wall of these tyres is unbeliveably strong but why do yous use a 45 wall on the front.........! Is it not better with a lower profile tyre.......!
Its a 17 inch rim on the front so the profile is larger to keep the over all wheel/tire size as close as possible.
Profile strength isn't an issue with the RS3 anyway, absolutely amazing tyre that won't be released in Europe anytime soon unfortunately. The grip level is ridiculous and it throws heaps of smoke !
Jay Rockett
07-04-10, 01:48
Hope ya get it sorted asap dude,tell the team theres a site full of anxious fans here hoping for a great year for yourself! They DONT want to dissapoint the Irish now do they?!!
Ha nope !. They've been warned about angry Irish men already.
All going well I'll be in the car thursday.Its running exactly the same suspension and alignment but with an extra 100hp and a big weight loss.
Can't fookin wait to give it some stick :D
The combination of more power and less weight will feel like another engine powering it towards last year,Looks like this year could be yours should you shake off the blink early on!
Jay Rockett
07-04-10, 01:59
Haha nice! Video evidence will be needed asap! best of luck man
Right, with the engine off being sorted day 2 was pretty quiet. Not much to report so just took a couple of pics on my phone
One of the lads in Dynamic rolls in this minter, almost have him convinced to go with a 1UZ engine in there !
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Taka's new look '86, not sure about the new J Blood kit myself
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The Vans skate park, in the Vans shop, inside a shopping mall. Unreal.
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Went by the DVS head office. Of all the stuff I got I am most amazed at.......
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You know your with a cool sponsor when they make their own beer bong !
Shit pic of JR's party at the fantasy factory. Blame the free bar for the lack of pics !!!
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Heading to the track now to help out with the set up of the rig, will get some news up about the car asap
feel for you eric........................:(
Oh yeah, quick update.
Day 1 drama has turned into week long drama. The second engine failed, the boys ran out of time and neither my car or Robbies ran today. In fact they both arrived at the track about 11.00 this morning.
So thats any shot at decent place in the series fcuked and both of us flew half way across the world to do nothing. Pissed off doesn't begin to describe it, Im off to catch up with Colfer and the boys for beer.
At least the rest of the lads were all flying today.They're all well placed for tomorrow and will do us proud no doubt !
ah shit one, dam shitty scobys!! whats up with it??
Aidan Hogan
10-04-10, 03:14
shit buzz man,ya have plenty of support over here anyway
ah shit one, dam shitty scobys!! whats up with it??
Dunno hoss, I was told its a lubrication issue with the 2.7 crank and it ran bearings twice !. Im not convinced, either way mapping a new engine the week of the first round is just retarded, this shit should have been done a month ago at the latest.
Fucksticks.
Dunno hoss, I was told its a lubrication issue with the 2.7 crank and it ran bearings twice !. Im not convinced, either way mapping a new engine the week of the first round is just retarded, this shit should have been done a month ago at the latest.
Fucksticks.
It was leaving it very late bad buzz lad what is d kearneys story he was on 0 points last night as well
Edit just seen he ended up in 26th
Administrator
10-04-10, 09:35
Absolutely gutted for you man :( Can't be nice at all to be let down in such a manner! Was really looking forward to seeing the Impreza in the mix up at the top of the leaderboard.
Absolutely gutted for you man :( Can't be nice at all to be let down in such a manner! Was really looking forward to seeing the Impreza in the mix up at the top of the leaderboard.
Story of our lives being let down :( .... Aw well, Eric's got the skills to make it, on 4 wheels or 2 wheels ..... ;)
drift student
10-04-10, 10:29
sorry to hear it eric.
was hopin to see all 4 irish drivers in the top 32.
Dude,Your breaking my heart:(
Kick up a fuckin storm and have that car ready next week in that way she'll be sure of being mint for next round!
Still my #1 Irish man in FD for this year!
Bring it!
Gutted when i heard, was looking forward to seeing you live!! Sickening
Awful pity man... I'm sure its costing you alot of your own wedge to be over there and they cant get the fcuking car ready in time... Very poor...
Better luck next time lad..
Livewire 78
16-04-10, 14:44
Awful pity man... I'm sure its costing you alot of your own wedge to be over there and they cant get the fcuking car ready in time... Very poor...
Better luck next time lad..
he should take a leaf out of your book and spend other peoples money hey?
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