S.A. Bitumen Motorkhana Series - Results (new Mini takes Second Place!)

[dsakko]

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]

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

[Boo]

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]

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]

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]

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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]

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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]

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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]

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]

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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]

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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]

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]

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

Regards, ElTel

[swamos]

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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]

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..