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I Supported Toymods
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Nthn Beaches, Sydney
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October 2004
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Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 10 October 2005 09:01
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Well guys, it's been a while since our last one but it's finally on again! And i've been hanging out for it too; it's the longest i've had to go without and i'm not good at that 
Anyway, a few of you know the deal by now, but if not, we've booked the track for ourselves, limit the number of cars to ensure heaps of track time and pretty much just run all day. It's $140 and open to anybody, if you don't have a cams licence you can get a wakefield track day licence valid for 12 months for $40 on the day (need a valid driver's licence).
We've only got 6 or 8 spots left, so if you're keen i can pm you my bank details to confirm a spot. It'll be good to see a few of you out there again, and maybe even a couple of new guys. (or girls!)
GT
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 10 October 2005 23:12
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Considering this for a bit of fun....
will have to get my mechanic mates opinion on wether my car will
last a day at the track.
though im very keen to push the new shock and bearing setup i
just shilled out for...
decisions decions
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Location:
Sydney NSW
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July 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Tue, 11 October 2005 00:23
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Whats the total number of cars?
Just wondering how you arrived at the $140 figure, thats all.
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Tue, 11 October 2005 00:59
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Yeah, it's always a good way to judge/enjoy new parts and setup, and it's a lot more fun than you can have on the road!
I would've thought your car will survive, a lot of us just use our road cars. An oil cooler's a good idea, but not essential.
We limit it to 25 cars, and just divide the cost of hiring the track for the day between everybody. I'm not the one who books it but i think it costs $3300-$3500 or so?
25 x 140 = 3500, so there you go.
GT
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Location:
sydney
Registered:
April 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Tue, 11 October 2005 05:30
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25 cars is hardly anything this means mroe track time for everyone... i've been to a track day where there were at least 8- cars... payed close to 100 each... someone was making money and we got hardly any track time 
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Location:
Sydney NSW
Registered:
July 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Tue, 11 October 2005 06:02
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yeah, a normal drive day is 100 bux, so i was just wondering on numbers. Last drive day i went on there was about 30-40 cars there.
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Fri, 14 October 2005 05:33
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w00t! im in!
cant wait 3 weeks to go! w00t!
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Location:
sydney
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June 2005
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Fri, 14 October 2005 15:26
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this is not for drifting,,,rite??? 
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Sat, 15 October 2005 08:09
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Nah, sorry mate.
Ok, there's only a few spots left if anybody else is thinking about it. Only 2 weekends left to get anything done on the car thats needed!
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Sat, 15 October 2005 08:15
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I'm trying to sort out leave at work, will get back to you as soon as I know. Thanks for the PM too, appreciated 
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 17 October 2005 04:00
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Thanks alchemist, you just reminded me to put my leave form in!
Get back to me as soon as you can, we've had a couple more confirmations so only a couple of spots left. if anybody else is contemplating, get organised and stop procrastinating, you'll regret it if you miss out!
Only a bit over 2 weeks to go! And, as always, i'm in a bit of a mad rush to get stuff done...
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 17 October 2005 08:56
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-gt- can't get leave, we have too many projects on at the moment, if only this was 2 weeks ago  Man keep PM'ing me, I'll be free one of these days, wanna let the Supra loose on the track.
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 17 October 2005 12:42
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No worries mate, i've been doing the hard yards for weeks to be able to ask for this day off. Oh well, keep checking back in, we have one every couple of months. Not sure if the date of the next one has been confirmed yet, probably won't be till next year though, but when i find out and start taking money for spots i'll post another thread.
We'll let you know how good a day we had
GT
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 17 October 2005 12:52
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know what ya mean gt.
i got thermos / oil pressure guage and possible front brake upgrade to do.
thank god i have the next two weeks off!
4 days back at work then off to the track!w00t!!!!1111oneoneone
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2003
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Tue, 18 October 2005 08:51
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| -gt- wrote on Mon, 17 October 2005 22:42 |
We'll let you know how good a day we had
GT
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Bastard....
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Wed, 19 October 2005 06:59
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Nathan, you bastard, wish i had that sort of time off! Want to work on my car when you're finished on yours?
Cause i've pretty much just got this saturday to get anything done... unless i miss the megacruise on sunday... 
Nah, i'll be right, just have to get up and get stuck in on saturday cause i'm in perth for a wedding next weekend
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Wed, 19 October 2005 07:39
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heheh yeah nah sorta coincidence i got the time off.
GF had to get an eye operation so i took time off while she gets her sight back...was just a good excuse really.
and perfect timing with wakefield rounf the corner!
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 24 October 2005 10:18
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Well, i didn't get everything done on saturday, and subsequently the car was still on stands in the garage instead of on the cruise. But, it will definately be ready for wakefield friday week!
That's right, its next week! Getting close! Now, i think we may have 1 or 2 spots left if there's anyone else who wants to come, but i'm in perth from thursday till sunday night, so we'll need to get organised in the next couple of days.
Hey nathan, how you coping with all your time off? The car better be pristine mate 
Nah, only kidding. How's the gf?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 24 October 2005 13:35
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gf is all good.
I missed the cruise too...gf didnt tell me we had guests coming on Sunday till Saturday 
Still gotta get out to get the front brake parts...just gotta get motivated. So hard when your on holidays.
Though on Sunday me and me mate installed a little Dukes of Hazzard gear .
Havent even strated the car in a week and a half...lifes so hard 
If ya need a hand -gt- just gimme a shout.
Cheers
Nathan
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 24 October 2005 22:20
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Dukes gear? Air horns or did you weld the doors up?
I should be right, re-bleeding the brakes tonight I did a full flush but ran out of fluid, my usual suppliers were nowhere to be found, and i couldn't find anybody else who sold motul rbf600. So i bought 2 bottles last night, i'm not running out again
And i'll get around to changing the gbox oil soon, prob after perth... although i really shouldn't put it off till the last minute... 
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Tue, 25 October 2005 03:24
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hrm yeah a fluid change might be a good idea...will see if im motivated enuf.
yeah bit obvious when i say dukes gear eh?! just horns.
misus wouldnt be happy shimmying in the window!
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Wed, 02 November 2005 02:57
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Well, i put the gearbox oil off till the last minute. Doing it tonight, leaving after work tomorrow.
Last spot confirmed and paid yesterday, all set to go! Will post some pictures next week for those who decided not to come
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
September 2005
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Tue, 15 November 2005 04:37
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Anyone got any pics from the day?
What sort of times were people running?
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Tue, 15 November 2005 08:21
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not the greatest....a few shots.
 
Ford Ute ... Complete with 'Enterprise' Warp Drives
-gt- doing Mach 3 .... too qwik to photograph properly
Only whipped the camera out last second....too busy driving.
Man what an awesome day it was!
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Wed, 16 November 2005 22:08
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Hey nathan, good to see somebody got a couple of shots! A couple of our mates normally come down with their proper cameras lenses etc and not drive just take photos but neither of them were there this time. It's a shame, first time the rolla was running hard and i was hoping to get a few photos of it 
But by the looks of it from yours it was going way too quick for anybody to get a photo of it
How'd the celica pull up? It seemed to run pretty strong all day?
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Location:
Sydney
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January 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Sun, 27 November 2005 10:26
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yeah I love the track days you guys organise. I would have been down but i have too many things to get sorted on my car before it can make an appearance. I have to get my Driveshafts rebuilt as they are making some pretty funky noises and I still need to get my Water to air intercooler fitted. But on the plus side I have made up a little mount that sits on the firewall and holds my Video camcorder. So I will get some mad footage next time I am there!!!
By the way my brother works just around the corner from where that Supercharged peugeot 205 is stashed when its not on the track.
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 28 November 2005 21:34
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Ha ha, yeah, that pug's a bit agricultural, but a good example of cheap easy thrills. It's reasonably quick in a straight line too.
Yeah it would've been good to see the 2 there again this time, always need to see more toyotas out there! Hey, what's tommo driving these days? Did he end up getting that series 5 he was looking at? Bit of a shame to see the series 1 go though, that thing was mint.
As to video footage, in car is a great setup, better than the handheld passenger work we normally do, but at least you get a feel for the braking, lateral loads, and bumps
I've been wanting to get a bit of a highlights compilation together after the last couple of days, but it's hard to gather because there's tapes strewn through everyones' cameras and tape drawers. Did you guys get some good stuff last time you were down? I never seem to spend enough time with a camera in my hand, to busy either driving or jumping in passenger seats while mine rests!
Haven't you had that w2a cooler setup hanging around waiting to go on for a couple of months now???
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Glenmore Park, NSW
Registered:
March 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Thu, 01 December 2005 20:20
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Celica went suprisingly well compared to how i thought it'd go.
Steering needs a freshnin' / bigger front brakes (wasnt game to
jump on the anchors hard) / LSD.
Have a pair of SAAS seats coming in this week ... if you remember my busted ankle?! Then a harness for driver will
follow.
Then new wheels and rubber and she should be a beast. 
Whens the next one -gt- ???!!!!!
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Location:
Sydney
Registered:
January 2004
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I Supported Toymods
Location:
Nthn Beaches, Sydney
Registered:
October 2004
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Re: Wakefield Track Day Friday 4th of November
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Mon, 05 December 2005 00:03
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Yeah, i won't give you too much grief, i still haven't got my cambertops on yet...
I heard a rumour the next day will be in february, don't know(/remember?) the exact date, but i have a feeling it was later in the month. I'll post a new thread when it's confirmed and we're booking spots.
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