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by hawkwind racing
Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: DIY junkyard Racer
Replies: 13
Views: 21536

lets start

Firstly I hope that by showing this build in step by step form that it will encourage others to get out in their sheds and have a go themselves , I have by every means possible tried to keep the build as cheap as possible , I have no professional qualifications in engineering , basically Im a self t...
by hawkwind racing
Thu May 28, 2009 7:31 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Lexpute
Replies: 34
Views: 50028

Chris I wondered when someone would start using one of those post dino V8's :D ,was it one of Don's ?
stick with the ice /water intercooler for racing :wink:
good luck with the build :D
cheers
Gary
by hawkwind racing
Mon May 25, 2009 9:31 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: DIY junkyard Racer
Replies: 13
Views: 21536

why a busa

This build will be based around what many call the SBC of bikes ,a suzuki Hayabusa .... firstly some reasons why a Busa..... its proven itself to be capable of my goals ( relativly cheaply).....holds all the high speed records worldwide ....there are heaps of after market performance parts .... a hu...
by hawkwind racing
Mon May 25, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: DIY junkyard Racer
Replies: 13
Views: 21536

DIY junkyard Racer

Goal 8 HP per cubic inch , 260+ MPH ,before I croak or am declared bankrupt /insane which ever comes first .
caution ! watching grass grow may be more exciting :shock: .....stay tuned for more wxciting installments :wink: :P
by hawkwind racing
Thu May 21, 2009 7:07 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: Differentials For Landspeed racing.
Replies: 25
Views: 34020

Ive read that differential calculus works rather well :D
by hawkwind racing
Tue May 19, 2009 8:46 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Welcome to the Build Diaries
Replies: 9
Views: 35885

excellento ,bout bloody time , now we need all those backyard builders to use this great feature :D
by hawkwind racing
Sun May 17, 2009 8:45 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: usefull tool for new twin track
Replies: 4
Views: 8663

Mr whippy uses one ,only problem to date is getting the tacho to work correctly ,maybe next year ?
by hawkwind racing
Tue May 12, 2009 6:20 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Cudal Airport JANUARY???
Replies: 83
Views: 89609

Firstly a big thanks for your effort to date well done Sadly Im unable to to attend the first outing if its before the OCT long W/E ,personal issues and two race bikes striped down will put and end to any fun untill then . I hope there is enough interest to make this T&T location a goer now and ...
by hawkwind racing
Wed May 06, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Engine Development and Performance
Topic: torque calculation
Replies: 4
Views: 8219

chris those HP per cube are very low for such developed race cars , compaired to jap compact sport cars , even the current liter sports bikes are making close to 3 Hp per cube on 98 pump petrol
by hawkwind racing
Sun May 03, 2009 10:07 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Cudal Airport JANUARY???
Replies: 83
Views: 89609

Two points 1. the location of Cudal is in the highlands or just west of them , Im also located in the highlands and we are now getting frosts ,winter is not the best time to be out (methinks) its cold and the days are very short , October is starting to get good again ,with warm weather and reasonab...
by hawkwind racing
Sun May 03, 2009 9:57 am
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Which Day(s) to Run at Cudal?
Replies: 6
Views: 9752

Thanks Rob for taking on this function :D
by hawkwind racing
Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:00 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: ITS TIME
Replies: 5
Views: 9094

thanks for the offer peterB :D Rob you still interested ?? anyone else ??
I have some more info re Cooma and someone from CASA able to assist with information and advise
cheers
gary
by hawkwind racing
Sun Apr 12, 2009 3:27 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: ITS TIME
Replies: 5
Views: 9094

ITS TIME

Righto its time we got the ball rolling on a test & tune location for NSW /ACT members and any other states that want to attend ,we have a probable location in Cudal and a possibility with Cooma airport ,SO what we need now is for members to sign up to being a part of a committee to make it happ...
by hawkwind racing
Sun Apr 12, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: ramp out to to hard salt
Replies: 14
Views: 17496

IMO this topic is the single most important problem facing the DLRA ,but even so it must be looked at in context with 3" absolutes" 1.landholders (Newtons) 2. S.A. Govt 3. Traditional owners The best solution by a country mile is to do earth works and lay down a concrete ramp & extend ...
by hawkwind racing
Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:34 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Two Courses another option...
Replies: 6
Views: 10246

I personally like that idea ,but it appears getting public liability insurance is an issue at least at a reasonable cost , Qld has a runway they can use , NSW has a good lead in Cudal and further work neeeds to be done to secure it ,also cooma is a possible option , greg watters thinks another runwa...