[jason117]

A few weeks a go I entered my crdi in a local hillclimb, and had a few cameras along for the ride. I managed to win the class, beating a couple of XU1 Torana's.

Hillclimb inside

Hillclimb

Jase

[2i30s]

nice driving Jase, you've done us i30owners good. 

[Surferdude]

Great stuff Jase. Which track was it?

[Dazzler]

 Great job Jase! 

[jason117]

Great stuff Jase. Which track was it?

Ringwood Hillclimb, near Raymond Terrace, Newcastle.

[eye30]

Did you have to mod the car for the climb?

ps well done on the win

[bumpkin]

 

[jason117]

Thanks for all your feedback.
Preparation was limited to increasing the tyre pressures to 45psi, fitting a secondary bonnet restraint ( a ratchet strap did the job ) and I've previously fitted a larger rear sway bar and a tuning box. Oh, I did give it a wash too. 

[Dazzler]

  Were the other competitors impressed by the i30 performance 

[jason117]

Daz, I got a lot of good comments about the car, some thought it was a hire car but most couldnt believe it was a diesel.
Strangely though, the guys in the Torana's didn't seem all that impressed by it....

[Dazzler]

Daz, I got a lot of good comments about the car, some thought it was a hire car but most couldnt believe it was a diesel.
Strangely though, the guys in the Torana's didn't seem all that impressed by it....

That is a bit strange.. I guess they figured it should be able to beat something around 35 years old (But they were quick in their day )

One of my first cars was an LC Torana with Flared guards and 7 inch wide tyres but was only a 2250cc (149CU?) 4 on the floor.. pretty gutless 

[jason117]

Daz the Hoon?
Big wheels but with a small motor, perhaps that combination kept you out of trouble?