Good Luggage Crew - Turbo Eunos Roadster NA

[Keli]

Delighted things turned around for ya, sounds like you had an epic weekend

[Kaleb180]

Great weekend dude ! Some laughs had .... espically saturday night
Roll on punchestown , should be epic !!!

[B.Egan]

Great weekend dude ! Some laughs had .... espically saturday night
Roll on punchestown , should be epic !!!

Feckin hell I forgot to thank you Kaleb in my post!

So a massive thanks also to towing hero supreme Kaleb for bringing me there and back. Wouldnt have even been able to attempt the event without him! Laughs were had and lets hope Punch is even better!

[MikeFitz]

Love this car! Fast little fecker of a thing! Fair brave to do team drift aswell in it the last day

[B.Egan]

Well I never actually updated this after round 4 punchestown.

Basic synopsis would be, clutch still shit, couldnt go from 2nd back up to 3rd while drifting, so just tried to stay in 2nd after the infield and give it death. It actually didnt work out too badly, but prevented me getting out as wide as I wanted to through the last corner.

1st qualifying run I straightened a bit, as otherwise I was going to spin. It had rained a bit and that kind of caught me out. Got a 44, whihc I knew wouldnt be good enough.

So pressure was on for the second run to get a score, and I did a pretty good run. Very happy with the whole first half of the lap, just as I said I couldnt get out as wide as I wanted for the second half sadly. Got me a 60.5, which was good enough for 17th. Was happy out. Heres the run:
YouTube - ‪Pd round 3‬‏

Top 32 I went up against Thomas Falvey in his yellow S13. Sadly on our practice lap, it seemed like Thomas just went in to hard, got his line wrong, and ended up in the tyres. I was following him and just managed to get away with going backwards into them lightly enough. The first run was going pretty well, and I was close enough, but then something must have gone in Thomas' car or something as he straightened and then didnt finish the rest of the track. Waited for a 5 minute rule and was then told I'd won. Not the way I would have liked, and felt bad for Thomas to get knocked out that way.

My exhaust was fairly broken at this stage and hanging down. Back slam panel was broke, but really nothing major so was looking forward to the next battle.

Top16 and Duane McKeever. Not the easiest draw lol, and I instantly regretted not having a roof. I knew in a straight fight he'd beat me in punch, as I'd have to go shallower than him, and the judges had said this would be an instant loss of run practically. So I said I'd just try and go as aggresive as possible. But he left me off the line and all I could see was smoke coming into first clip. Went too shallow and was a good bit off the wall, but it meant I caught up on him. Stayed with him through the infield, and then I saw a bit of a gap and tried to go past him on the tight right hander. But he shot right up beside me and I knew I had to pull out as I was in the wrong. Game over!

Second run I got way too much angle, car seemed to jump over a bump or something (possible exhaust related) and when it landed I got launched into a 360! Just saw wall, Mckeever, TYRES lol!!! Luckily managed to stop it in time (my front brakes generally dont work at the end of a run, but do at the start?, which can be very scary btw, still yet to figure this out). Did no damage, except to my pride maybe, but atleast got to then watch some excellent drifting from everyone else. Had a great event all in and its another step in the right direction.

Looking forward to round 4, although I dont think it will really suit me. The main requirements seem like lots of lock and a good clutch.......so I may struggle but atleast its flat lol!

Getting more and more dirty thoughts by the day about what to build for next year though.......

Again thanks to all the lads for their help, the usual suspects Paddy Brennan, Will Creighton, Eddie Power, Dave Egan and Paddy Macken, and also to Derk who got me some much needed tyres, Timmy for a turbo gasket (although I ended up not using it), and all the other drivers, fans, pros etc for their advice and support over the weekend. Much appreciated as per usual!!!!

[Micko]

I must admit i severly doubted that this car could work competatively but im delighted to say you proved me wrong

Not only is it competative but your level of driving is serious considering this is your first year competing and making top 16 plus developing a car of unknown territory.

Can only get better from here on in onwards and upwards dude!

[B.Egan]

PD round 4 was a disaster, but I just wanted to post up thanking everyone who came to my rescue and tried to get me out there. Paul Murphy, Robbie Daly, Chucky, Timmy (twailbait), Dan Moorehead, Paddy Brennan obviously, Allen Recovery (again) and loads loads more. Really really appreciated it and great to see that sort of help in the community!

Sadly things didnt work out, and although I managed to get out just in time for my second qualifying run, I didnt get time to change my bald R888s or fix my roof so I got absolutely soaked!! Will try and patch the car up for the last round, doubt I'll do anymore days untill then (athough team drift round is very tempting), and then see what the story is for next year. Alot of thinking and discussions needed......

[steveonee]

Have you plans to compete in another car next year or will you stick with the slut?

[B.Egan]

Have you plans to compete in another car next year or will you stick with the slut?

thats what I need to decide and think about. I should know more maybe in the next week or two, and will have a proper plan by september anyway as thats when I'll know my full work/wages situation for the next year. I know what I want to do, but money will decide it at the end of the day...

[steveonee]

thats what I need to decide and think about. I should know more maybe in the next week or two, and will have a proper plan by september anyway as thats when I'll know my full work/wages situation for the next year. I know what I want to do, but money will decide it at the end of the day...

Well never thought id agree with you but fairplay for doing it different and not givin up on it.

Kudos for havin the balls to try drift something thats not as easy as an s-body.