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PICTURES & VIDEOS => MEMBERS MOTORING VIDEOS => Topic started by: jason117 on February 02, 2011, 10:21:23

Title: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: jason117 on February 02, 2011, 10:21:23

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 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14373548@N03/5409650403/#secret0ae79669d6)

Hillclimb (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14373548@N03/5409621771/#secretab99d1af33)

Jase

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: 2i30s on February 02, 2011, 10:27:41

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

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: Surferdude on February 02, 2011, 10:29:05

Great stuff Jase. Which track was it?

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: Dazzler on February 02, 2011, 10:30:05

 Great job Jase!  :brilliant:

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: jason117 on February 02, 2011, 10:39:21

Quote from: surferdude on February 02, 2011, 10:29:05

Great stuff Jase. Which track was it?

Ringwood Hillclimb, near Raymond Terrace, Newcastle.

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: eye30 on February 02, 2011, 18:20:47

Did you have to mod the car for the climb?

ps well done on the win

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: bumpkin on February 03, 2011, 09:18:36

 :goodjob: :goodjob: :goodjob:

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: jason117 on February 03, 2011, 10:26:20

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.  :lol:

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: Dazzler on February 03, 2011, 10:33:44

 :goodjob: Were the other competitors impressed by the i30 performance  :question:

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: jason117 on February 04, 2011, 07:09:34

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.... :wink:

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: Dazzler on February 04, 2011, 10:21:09

Quote from: jason117 on February 04, 2011, 07:09:34

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.... :wink:

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 :eek:)

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  :lol:

Title: Re: i30 Hillclimb.
Post by: jason117 on February 04, 2011, 22:47:13

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