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    Car made 175awkw. And weighs about 1250 depending on fuel level - no driver. Wouldn't be hard for The Lightyear to take 150kg off if it was just a sprint car.
    NA8B 89KW- P.I. 1:50.1, WNTN1:38.0, SDWN 1:27.6, WKFLD 1:10.4
    NB8B 181KW- P.I 1:43.8, WNTN 1:32.9, SDWN 1:22.0, BDFD 1:05.3
    VP 293KW- P.I 1:43.8 WNTN 1:33.5

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      Originally posted by lightyear View Post
      Just because the WRX club have some rule that The Lightyear has never seen...
      Just so The Lightyear knows the facts and does not come across like a dick, the 75db rule is PIARC's, is stated in the sup-regs, is policed by a PIARC rep and the (insert any) Club can do nothing to change it.

      I do not require The Lightyear to thank me for supplying this information.
      VB Commo Lap Times - Winton 1:35.47 / Sandown 1:24.43 / Calder 1:05.74 / Phillip Island 1:49.0032 / Haunted Hills 1:00.30 / Bathurst 2:39:52

      I agree with whatever Mark Webber just said.

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        Maybe The Lightyear didn't explain it properly. The WRX club has a rule if you exceed the track noise limit on the day you get disqualified from there Motorsport sprint championship for that session.
        NA8B 89KW- P.I. 1:50.1, WNTN1:38.0, SDWN 1:27.6, WKFLD 1:10.4
        NB8B 181KW- P.I 1:43.8, WNTN 1:32.9, SDWN 1:22.0, BDFD 1:05.3
        VP 293KW- P.I 1:43.8 WNTN 1:33.5

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          OK, so if you break the rules the time doesn't count. Sounds fair
          VB Commo Lap Times - Winton 1:35.47 / Sandown 1:24.43 / Calder 1:05.74 / Phillip Island 1:49.0032 / Haunted Hills 1:00.30 / Bathurst 2:39:52

          I agree with whatever Mark Webber just said.

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            Yep. Better put another muffler on for nxt time just in case. A few guys went home pretty early due to getting done for noise in the first and 2nd sessions. At least the 2nd session was under.
            NA8B 89KW- P.I. 1:50.1, WNTN1:38.0, SDWN 1:27.6, WKFLD 1:10.4
            NB8B 181KW- P.I 1:43.8, WNTN 1:32.9, SDWN 1:22.0, BDFD 1:05.3
            VP 293KW- P.I 1:43.8 WNTN 1:33.5

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              Car looks like its turning in a lot better now The Lightyear.

              At what distance do they measure the sound? 75 dB is fuck all.

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                Yeah the sound was causing issues for a few people that have never had an issue before, was pretty stupid.

                That said, the day got pulled early due to porsche leaving the track rather hastily which was rather annoying as the weather was better after lunch.

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                  Last session would have been the quickest. Pity nobody got the chance.

                  No changes were made to the car from Winton. Just drove it smoother. Getting used to driving it like a WRX, instead of an MX5. In saying that. The Lightyear has always found Phillip Island a better track to drive on. Winton is a struggle to get the most out of, with its slow corners.
                  NA8B 89KW- P.I. 1:50.1, WNTN1:38.0, SDWN 1:27.6, WKFLD 1:10.4
                  NB8B 181KW- P.I 1:43.8, WNTN 1:32.9, SDWN 1:22.0, BDFD 1:05.3
                  VP 293KW- P.I 1:43.8 WNTN 1:33.5

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                    75db is a bit gay

                    dont Main Roads test for 90db for street reg?
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                      Originally posted by Monza View Post
                      75db is a bit gay

                      dont Main Roads test for 90db for street reg?
                      75db at 30m not 90ish db at 1.0m

                      Local hillclimb track and most track The Lightyear has been too have similar......needs to be an epically loud car to ping the noise meter
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                        Originally posted by lightyear View Post
                        Last session would have been the quickest. Pity nobody got the chance.

                        No changes were made to the car from Winton. Just drove it smoother. Getting used to driving it like a WRX, instead of an MX5. In saying that. The Lightyear has always found Phillip Island a better track to drive on. Winton is a struggle to get the most out of, with its slow corners.
                        makes sense, the slow in fast out thing isnt needed much at a fast flowing circuit like PI. I had big issues with understeer when I went to Mallala in an Evo for the first time. much like your winton video.

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                          Brendan chose to upload that video for a laugh more than anything. There are tidy laps from Winton. But your right, Phillip Island is more a commitment track. It flows really well.
                          NA8B 89KW- P.I. 1:50.1, WNTN1:38.0, SDWN 1:27.6, WKFLD 1:10.4
                          NB8B 181KW- P.I 1:43.8, WNTN 1:32.9, SDWN 1:22.0, BDFD 1:05.3
                          VP 293KW- P.I 1:43.8 WNTN 1:33.5

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                            Hey Lightyear,
                            Have you got any pics if your modified turbo you guys plan on running.
                            Interested to know what it looks like.

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                              First time I ever drove a WRX at Winton (while being an instructor on a training day) I understeered it off the outside of turn 2 (the old turn 2 at bottom of the hill) :D Fuck they are pigs.
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                                Originally posted by Matty View Post
                                First time I ever drove a WRX at Winton (while being an instructor on a training day) I understeered it off the outside of turn 2 (the old turn 2 at bottom of the hill) :D Fuck they are pigs.
                                Maybe you were doing it wrong..

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