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Greendevil · Sep 2nd, 2004, 03:36 AM

I think this clip (9.36mins) captures the essence of the "no speed limit" open days at Eastern Creek. It is difficult to desribe, but it is like Parramatta Road without cops and traffic signals.

Cars featured include:

WRX
XR6 Turbo
Alfa 147
Lotus 7 Clubman
Boxster S
and a painfully slow MR2

Enjoy!

http://202.52.48.90/mini/index.htm (if you are on dialup - forget it)

GreenDevil

Todd! · Sep 2nd, 2004, 05:21 AM

I'm on dial up

I'd love to see it - maybe a Victorian could download it for me and burn it onto a CD and give it to me next run?

That would be splendid

Todd

ScottyB · Sep 2nd, 2004, 05:30 AM

Im on 1.5Mbps here, but the best I get is about 9-10kb/s?

Slooow server

Quite a while to go yet

StuJones · Sep 2nd, 2004, 08:02 AM

That's peak hour compared to Wakefield the other Monday......

bkwalker · Sep 2nd, 2004, 08:50 AM

that was cool!!!

i was at eastern creek on monday doing BMW advanced driver training! ripping around in 325i's had so much fun doing the track! how fast were you getting down the straight in the green devil?

we got a bit over 200 in the M3 hotlap

those cars are insane! we were sliding out half the time around the bends! so much fun.

think i got to about 160 down the straight, the pace car wasn't letting us go any quicker.

Greendevil · Sep 2nd, 2004, 09:12 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker

how fast were you getting down the straight in the green devil?

Yeah approx. 180 which kinda awkard as it sits near the redline of 4th and its hardly worth going to 5th gear as you are on the cusp of slowing down with only a few metres of straight left before turn 1.. Sometimes I change up, sometimes I don't..

I don't really look at my speedo much as it is the good ol' Sydney traffic ya gotta watch

bkwalker · Sep 2nd, 2004, 09:14 AM

and i suppose you leave DSC on?

i would be afraid to take mine to the track because i dont have it.. and i know that when i was driving those 325s that the DSC would have been in overtime!

robbo mcs · Sep 2nd, 2004, 09:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Greendevil

Yeah approx. 180 which kinda awkard as it sits near the redline of 4th and its hardly worth going to 5th gear as you are on the cusp of slowing down with only a few metres of straight left before turn 1.. Sometimes I change up, sometimes I don't..

I don't really look at my speedo much as it is the good ol' Sydney traffic ya gotta watch

Hi Carl,

Great video

There are some good moments

I like you comments as you make the kills

I also like the bits where cars go off into the dirt and leave a puff of dust in their wake

The guy in the XR6Turbo is a seriously bad driver

Blows the mini into the weeds on the straight, but instantly loses it all in the next corner

Also, I've said it many times before, and I'll say it again, I love the sound of your scorpion exhaust, even if it does get you into trouble with the police

Where did you mount the camera? Passenger seat headrest?

Cheers

Robbo

Greendevil · Sep 2nd, 2004, 09:59 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs

Great video

Where did you mount the camera? Passenger seat headrest?

Thanks for your positive comments Robbo. I have held the video back for awhile as it is pure amateur roadwarrior stuff. But at this stage that is exactly what I am! I watch the video back these days and the early apexing makes me cringe a bit. To be honest though, I had a pile of fun and it is less expensive than a speeding fine!

Camera mounting was real easy. Simply wedge it between the passenger seat and its headrest. No need for eleborate mounting at all.

The XR6T murdered me down the straight, however, he gave it all back before turn 3. Real easy. The Boxster S was a surprise too. From a rolling start the Mini is pretty much on par.. The WRX was running 20psi of boost and I could make some ground around the back of Eastern Creek but had to give it all back down the straight. It was obvious to me that many of the cars battled to keep in front of me around the back and were really hangin' to hit the straight.. the only place where they could have a breather. Some drivers just simply got worn out after 8-10 laps and just gave up their lead.

The Mini gained some respect from the various tribes of Parramatta Road on the day. For that reason alone it was well worth the drive

ScottyB · Sep 2nd, 2004, 10:37 AM

Just got around to watching it

GREAT stuff Carl - looks like a blast!

CanberraCooperS · Sep 2nd, 2004, 11:02 AM

hey thats great footage Carl... im going to post a link to the footage i have from our last day at Wakefield... hope to have it up soon

malliemcg · Sep 2nd, 2004, 11:45 AM

Looks and sounds like you were having a ball.

How much does it cost to go on such days, and what are the implications for insurance, training/licences required &tc, and most importantly are similar things run in SA?

M

Boo · Sep 2nd, 2004, 12:02 PM

Hey Carl,
what is EDMS??

I used to be an IT person, now i make a mean coffee and am a whizzzz at Cobra Stripes

StuJones · Sep 2nd, 2004, 07:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by malliemcg

Looks and sounds like you were having a ball.

How much does it cost to go on such days, and what are the implications for insurance, training/licences required &tc, and most importantly are similar things run in SA?

M

Mallala race track should have practice days available. Costs are usually around $100 for practice days and more for the "structured" days.

Licensing really depends on the track but as a guide I would say CAMS L2S would be a good bet.

IML337 · Sep 3rd, 2004, 01:26 AM

I'm on a pretty big pipe and with am struggling to get 20kbps

still waiting for it

would an EDMS be an Enterprise Document Management System?

Greendevil · Sep 3rd, 2004, 01:38 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by IML337

I'm on a pretty big pipe and with am struggling to get 20kbps

still waiting for it

would an EDMS be an Enterprise Document Management System?

Apologies for the slow feed .. was down to as low as 9kbps.. you'll get there though. We are going to upgrade our infrastructure in 2 weeks time which will include a wireless network internally and a much BIGGER pipe to the outside world

You are 90% correct. EDMS stands for Electronic Document Management System. Traditionally most of our clients have been legal firms, however, in the last 18mths we now have customers from just about every industry sector including govt. It is definitely a growing market. From Me and one other in 2001 we have grown to 9 staff with offices in Little Collins St., Melb. & Castlereagh St., Syd.

IML337 · Sep 3rd, 2004, 02:06 AM

ok, download finished - that video was great! There really are some poor drivers out there obviously!

minigolf · Sep 3rd, 2004, 08:38 AM

Yep, I saw the vid earlier today too. Nice work ... all you needed was Highway to the Danger Zone dubbed over the top and you would have been set!

erichui · Sep 4th, 2004, 12:10 PM

downloading now..
can't wait

Sep 2nd, 2004, 03:36 AM	#1
Greendevil Track Pal Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Eastern Creek Home Movie I think this clip (9.36mins) captures the essence of the "no speed limit" open days at Eastern Creek. It is difficult to desribe, but it is like Parramatta Road without cops and traffic signals. Cars featured include: WRX XR6 Turbo Alfa 147 Lotus 7 Clubman Boxster S and a painfully slow MR2 Enjoy! http://202.52.48.90/mini/index.htm (if you are on dialup - forget it) GreenDevil BMW E36 M3R Alpine White - Engine : 6 cylinder; DOHC 24 valve Capacity : 2990cc Power : 243KW @ 7000 rpm Torque : 323NM @ 3900rpm Produced : Jan - May 1995 How many :15 ONLY

Sep 2nd, 2004, 05:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Todd! Boy who made the wolf cry Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Geelong, Vic, Aus Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 10,892 Offline	I'm on dial up I'd love to see it - maybe a Victorian could download it for me and burn it onto a CD and give it to me next run? That would be splendid Todd PROJECT POLARIS - Die Wiedergeburt eines kultautos

Sep 2nd, 2004, 05:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 191,616 Offline	Im on 1.5Mbps here, but the best I get is about 9-10kb/s? Slooow server Quite a while to go yet - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Sep 2nd, 2004, 08:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
StuJones my second passion, a tin! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cronulla, NSW Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 747 Offline	That's peak hour compared to Wakefield the other Monday...... 2002 BRG MCS with more mods than can remember The thieves choice in race cars 2005 BEP MCS stock standard and staying that way

Sep 2nd, 2004, 08:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 863 Offline	that was cool!!! i was at eastern creek on monday doing BMW advanced driver training! ripping around in 325i's had so much fun doing the track! how fast were you getting down the straight in the green devil? we got a bit over 200 in the M3 hotlap those cars are insane! we were sliding out half the time around the bends! so much fun. think i got to about 160 down the straight, the pace car wasn't letting us go any quicker. benno

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Sep 2nd, 2004, 09:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Greendevil Track Pal Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by bkwalker how fast were you getting down the straight in the green devil? Yeah approx. 180 which kinda awkard as it sits near the redline of 4th and its hardly worth going to 5th gear as you are on the cusp of slowing down with only a few metres of straight left before turn 1.. Sometimes I change up, sometimes I don't.. I don't really look at my speedo much as it is the good ol' Sydney traffic ya gotta watch BMW E36 M3R Alpine White - Engine : 6 cylinder; DOHC 24 valve Capacity : 2990cc Power : 243KW @ 7000 rpm Torque : 323NM @ 3900rpm Produced : Jan - May 1995 How many :15 ONLY

Sep 2nd, 2004, 09:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
bkwalker The Silverado Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 863 Offline	and i suppose you leave DSC on? i would be afraid to take mine to the track because i dont have it.. and i know that when i was driving those 325s that the DSC would have been in overtime! benno

Sep 2nd, 2004, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
robbo mcs Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 2,668 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Greendevil Yeah approx. 180 which kinda awkard as it sits near the redline of 4th and its hardly worth going to 5th gear as you are on the cusp of slowing down with only a few metres of straight left before turn 1.. Sometimes I change up, sometimes I don't.. I don't really look at my speedo much as it is the good ol' Sydney traffic ya gotta watch Hi Carl, Great video There are some good moments I like you comments as you make the kills I also like the bits where cars go off into the dirt and leave a puff of dust in their wake The guy in the XR6Turbo is a seriously bad driver Blows the mini into the weeds on the straight, but instantly loses it all in the next corner Also, I've said it many times before, and I'll say it again, I love the sound of your scorpion exhaust, even if it does get you into trouble with the police Where did you mount the camera? Passenger seat headrest? Cheers Robbo Mods: GO MADDIE and SPARKY!

Sep 2nd, 2004, 09:59 AM	#9 (permalink)
Greendevil Track Pal Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by robbo mcs Great video Where did you mount the camera? Passenger seat headrest? Thanks for your positive comments Robbo. I have held the video back for awhile as it is pure amateur roadwarrior stuff. But at this stage that is exactly what I am! I watch the video back these days and the early apexing makes me cringe a bit. To be honest though, I had a pile of fun and it is less expensive than a speeding fine! Camera mounting was real easy. Simply wedge it between the passenger seat and its headrest. No need for eleborate mounting at all. The XR6T murdered me down the straight, however, he gave it all back before turn 3. Real easy. The Boxster S was a surprise too. From a rolling start the Mini is pretty much on par.. The WRX was running 20psi of boost and I could make some ground around the back of Eastern Creek but had to give it all back down the straight. It was obvious to me that many of the cars battled to keep in front of me around the back and were really hangin' to hit the straight.. the only place where they could have a breather. Some drivers just simply got worn out after 8-10 laps and just gave up their lead. The Mini gained some respect from the various tribes of Parramatta Road on the day. For that reason alone it was well worth the drive BMW E36 M3R Alpine White - Engine : 6 cylinder; DOHC 24 valve Capacity : 2990cc Power : 243KW @ 7000 rpm Torque : 323NM @ 3900rpm Produced : Jan - May 1995 How many :15 ONLY

Sep 2nd, 2004, 10:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 191,616 Offline	Just got around to watching it GREAT stuff Carl - looks like a blast! - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Sep 2nd, 2004, 11:02 AM	#11 (permalink)
CanberraCooperS Gone Old School Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canberra Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 777 Offline	hey thats great footage Carl... im going to post a link to the footage i have from our last day at Wakefield... hope to have it up soon

Sep 2nd, 2004, 11:45 AM	#12 (permalink)
malliemcg SOOTY! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: the 'Brah - ACT Local Time: 09:19 PM Posts: 168 Offline	Looks and sounds like you were having a ball. How much does it cost to go on such days, and what are the implications for insurance, training/licences required &tc, and most importantly are similar things run in SA? M

Sep 2nd, 2004, 12:02 PM	#13 (permalink)
Boo Sponsor and Widget Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nth Beaches, Sydney Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 1,752 Offline	Hey Carl, what is EDMS?? I used to be an IT person, now i make a mean coffee and am a whizzzz at Cobra Stripes The original SWORKS

Sep 2nd, 2004, 07:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
StuJones my second passion, a tin! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cronulla, NSW Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 747 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by malliemcg Looks and sounds like you were having a ball. How much does it cost to go on such days, and what are the implications for insurance, training/licences required &tc, and most importantly are similar things run in SA? M Mallala race track should have practice days available. Costs are usually around $100 for practice days and more for the "structured" days. Licensing really depends on the track but as a guide I would say CAMS L2S would be a good bet. 2002 BRG MCS with more mods than can remember The thieves choice in race cars 2005 BEP MCS stock standard and staying that way

Sep 3rd, 2004, 01:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Aus Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 3,063 Offline	I'm on a pretty big pipe and with am struggling to get 20kbps still waiting for it would an EDMS be an Enterprise Document Management System?

Sep 3rd, 2004, 01:38 AM	#16 (permalink)
Greendevil Track Pal Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 305 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by IML337 I'm on a pretty big pipe and with am struggling to get 20kbps still waiting for it would an EDMS be an Enterprise Document Management System? Apologies for the slow feed .. was down to as low as 9kbps.. you'll get there though. We are going to upgrade our infrastructure in 2 weeks time which will include a wireless network internally and a much BIGGER pipe to the outside world You are 90% correct. EDMS stands for Electronic Document Management System. Traditionally most of our clients have been legal firms, however, in the last 18mths we now have customers from just about every industry sector including govt. It is definitely a growing market. From Me and one other in 2001 we have grown to 9 staff with offices in Little Collins St., Melb. & Castlereagh St., Syd. BMW E36 M3R Alpine White - Engine : 6 cylinder; DOHC 24 valve Capacity : 2990cc Power : 243KW @ 7000 rpm Torque : 323NM @ 3900rpm Produced : Jan - May 1995 How many :15 ONLY

Sep 3rd, 2004, 02:06 AM	#17 (permalink)
IML337 saving the world Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney, Aus Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 3,063 Offline	ok, download finished - that video was great! There really are some poor drivers out there obviously!

Sep 3rd, 2004, 08:38 AM	#18 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 14,066 Offline	Yep, I saw the vid earlier today too. Nice work ... all you needed was Highway to the Danger Zone dubbed over the top and you would have been set! Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 4th, 2004, 12:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
erichui MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sydney Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 649 Offline	downloading now.. can't wait 05 PW/B chilli. finally here.

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