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dsakko · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:24 AM

Hi all,
Here are the results from round 1 of the Mak Wheels Bitumen Motorkhana Series in South Australia.

Had to push very hard. The guy who won was driving a v8 powered MG TC. This is my second season campaining the new Mini, and it looks like being a good year.

dsakko · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:28 AM

Here's a photo from one of last year's events, for those who have never seen a motorkhana.

Boo · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:41 AM

Looking good dsakko..
Robbo and I have a Motorkhana on this Sunday morning at the BMW Nationals... with Super sprints in the afternoon. hopefully we will have as much success as you

dsakko · Apr 14th, 2003, 09:21 AM

Good luck to you both, and may the mighty Minis triumph!

If you get the bug for motorkhanas, it would be neat to see you both at the Australian Motorkhana Championships this year - 27 to 28 October. This year it's in quiet little Adelaide.

swamos · Apr 14th, 2003, 09:30 AM

Well done

I notice that you've got the standard 15 inch wheels on. At least you don't have to worry about the cost of replacing the 17's after a blast in the carpark

BTW, do you have asc+t, and did you have it switched on or off (I can't see plumes of smoke coming out of the front guards).

dsakko · Apr 14th, 2003, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
I notice that you've got the standard 15 inch wheels on. At least you don't have to worry about the cost of replacing the 17's after a blast in the carpark

What you can't see are the Yoko A032R's, at $300 a tyre they're worth more than the rims!

swamos · Apr 14th, 2003, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dsakko
What you can't see are the Yoko A032R's, at $300 a tyre they're worth more than the rims!

Yeah, Baby

I know the a032r's - they stick like the proverbial to a picnic blanket

You've probably got more grip than someone with stock 17's

jasemini · Apr 14th, 2003, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
Yeah, Baby I know the a032r's - they stick like the proverbial to a picnic blanket You've probably got more grip than someone with stock 17's

So this is the solution to Aussieminis woes!!!!well part of the solution

OZChris · Apr 14th, 2003, 11:08 AM

Hi there

I am interested in the mods that you have done, esp the Superchip.

I hope to do some track work soon.

Chris

dsakko · Apr 14th, 2003, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by swamos
BTW, do you have asc+t, and did you have it switched on or off (I can't see plumes of smoke coming out of the front guards).

[/b]

Had the ASC+T turned off. Interesting thing is that it screws up your handbrake turns. Rear wheels are stationary, front wheels are spinning, natural reaction is to think whell spin and the next thing you know there's no power coming out of the turn!

Only tried running without ABS during the last event. Helped when attacking the finish garage where you would occasionally snatch a brake, and ABS would usually make you roll straight through the end of the garage. Driving without ABS made the brakes feel stronger, and gave me more confidence.

dsakko · Apr 14th, 2003, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ccsmini
Hi there

I am interested in the mods that you have done, esp the Superchip.

I hope to do some track work soon.

Chris

The Superchips upgrade was more subtle than I thought. Biggest difference is how quickly the power comes in (now from about 3k rather than 4k). The other thing to remember is you force yourself onto a steady diet of 98 octane fuel. I haven't risked running on anything else.

Biggest differences (in order of effectiveness in my opinion)
- Spax coilover suspension
- Yokohama tyres
- Superchips upgrade
- DBA discs (keeps disc / pad temp down, but won't help with overall braking power)

Boo · Apr 14th, 2003, 07:33 PM

I would tend to chuck the tyres before the suspension in value for money... 17" run flats are $500 per pop

But i can see the value of the suspension

eltel · Apr 15th, 2003, 03:23 AM

Great results, Dave. Looking forward to more reports from you.

Regards, ElTel

swamos · Apr 15th, 2003, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boo
I would tend to chuck the tyres before the suspension in value for money... 17" run flats are $500 per pop
But i can see the value of the suspension

Boo · Apr 15th, 2003, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dsakko
Good luck to you both, and may the mighty Minis triumph!

If you get the bug for motorkhanas, it would be neat to see you both at the Australian Motorkhana Championships this year - 27 to 28 October. This year it's in quiet little Adelaide.

Would love to do it but i think i will be away..

AussieMini · Apr 20th, 2003, 02:08 AM

While the ao32r's stick well to the road you're lucky to get 15,000ks with them. Very very nice tyre but I just couldn't afford to replace mine that often.

Anyone know much about the Yokohama AVS db? They look like a nice tyre and from the specs will be my next rubber after my elcrapo Pirellis finally wear down completely. Another reason why Italians should stick to making roads and not engineering things to drive upon them.

dsakko · Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:32 AM

What do you mean 15,000km ???? I'll be lucky to get 1,500. You've got to remember that they are a special purpose tyre, so I've got two sets of rims at the moment. One set for every day use (with Dunlop SP Sport 200s), the othe for the weekends.

Apr 14th, 2003, 07:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 720 Offline	Here's a photo from one of last year's events, for those who have never seen a motorkhana. Attached Thumbnails

Apr 14th, 2003, 07:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Looking good dsakko.. Robbo and I have a Motorkhana on this Sunday morning at the BMW Nationals... with Super sprints in the afternoon. hopefully we will have as much success as you The original SWORKS

Apr 14th, 2003, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 720 Offline	Good luck to you both, and may the mighty Minis triumph! If you get the bug for motorkhanas, it would be neat to see you both at the Australian Motorkhana Championships this year - 27 to 28 October. This year it's in quiet little Adelaide. Feb 02 R50

Apr 14th, 2003, 09:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 5,542 Offline	Well done I notice that you've got the standard 15 inch wheels on. At least you don't have to worry about the cost of replacing the 17's after a blast in the carpark BTW, do you have asc+t, and did you have it switched on or off (I can't see plumes of smoke coming out of the front guards). Clubman less....

Apr 14th, 2003, 09:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 5,542 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dsakko What you can't see are the Yoko A032R's, at $300 a tyre they're worth more than the rims! Yeah, Baby I know the a032r's - they stick like the proverbial to a picnic blanket You've probably got more grip than someone with stock 17's Clubman less....

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Apr 14th, 2003, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 720 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by swamos I notice that you've got the standard 15 inch wheels on. At least you don't have to worry about the cost of replacing the 17's after a blast in the carpark What you can't see are the Yoko A032R's, at $300 a tyre they're worth more than the rims!

Apr 14th, 2003, 09:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
jasemini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Brisbane - Queenslan Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 428 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by swamos Yeah, Baby I know the a032r's - they stick like the proverbial to a picnic blanket You've probably got more grip than someone with stock 17's So this is the solution to Aussieminis woes!!!!well part of the solution 02 MCS gone after 2 years of fun and new friends, and 10 visits to the service dept at Brisbane BMW. You don't know the meaning of practical until you've owned a Camry! (seriously it's not a bad car though )

Apr 14th, 2003, 11:08 AM	#9 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 2,557 Offline	Hi there I am interested in the mods that you have done, esp the Superchip. I hope to do some track work soon. Chris

Apr 14th, 2003, 04:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 720 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by swamos BTW, do you have asc+t, and did you have it switched on or off (I can't see plumes of smoke coming out of the front guards). [/b] Had the ASC+T turned off. Interesting thing is that it screws up your handbrake turns. Rear wheels are stationary, front wheels are spinning, natural reaction is to think whell spin and the next thing you know there's no power coming out of the turn! Only tried running without ABS during the last event. Helped when attacking the finish garage where you would occasionally snatch a brake, and ABS would usually make you roll straight through the end of the garage. Driving without ABS made the brakes feel stronger, and gave me more confidence.

Apr 14th, 2003, 04:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 720 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by ccsmini Hi there I am interested in the mods that you have done, esp the Superchip. I hope to do some track work soon. Chris The Superchips upgrade was more subtle than I thought. Biggest difference is how quickly the power comes in (now from about 3k rather than 4k). The other thing to remember is you force yourself onto a steady diet of 98 octane fuel. I haven't risked running on anything else. Biggest differences (in order of effectiveness in my opinion) - Spax coilover suspension - Yokohama tyres - Superchips upgrade - DBA discs (keeps disc / pad temp down, but won't help with overall braking power)

Apr 14th, 2003, 07:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	I would tend to chuck the tyres before the suspension in value for money... 17" run flats are $500 per pop But i can see the value of the suspension The original SWORKS

Apr 15th, 2003, 03:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
eltel MINIstry of Fun Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Eastern Suburbs, Mel Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 1,593 Offline	Great results, Dave. Looking forward to more reports from you. Regards, ElTel

Apr 15th, 2003, 03:25 AM	#14 (permalink)
swamos MINI Traitor Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Brisbane, Australia Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 5,542 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Boo I would tend to chuck the tyres before the suspension in value for money... 17" run flats are $500 per pop But i can see the value of the suspension Clubman less....

Apr 15th, 2003, 08:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by dsakko Good luck to you both, and may the mighty Minis triumph! If you get the bug for motorkhanas, it would be neat to see you both at the Australian Motorkhana Championships this year - 27 to 28 October. This year it's in quiet little Adelaide. Would love to do it but i think i will be away.. The original SWORKS

Apr 20th, 2003, 02:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
AussieMini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Local Time: 02:35 AM Posts: 705 Offline	While the ao32r's stick well to the road you're lucky to get 15,000ks with them. Very very nice tyre but I just couldn't afford to replace mine that often. Anyone know much about the Yokohama AVS db? They look like a nice tyre and from the specs will be my next rubber after my elcrapo Pirellis finally wear down completely. Another reason why Italians should stick to making roads and not engineering things to drive upon them.

Apr 22nd, 2003, 06:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 02:05 AM Posts: 720 Offline	What do you mean 15,000km ???? I'll be lucky to get 1,500. You've got to remember that they are a special purpose tyre, so I've got two sets of rims at the moment. One set for every day use (with Dunlop SP Sport 200s), the othe for the weekends. Feb 02 R50

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