Sidecar Racing

**nodrog:Me** · 14th October 2012, 10:19

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

how many gears you get through before first corner?

at least 8.

**Fast Eddie** · 14th October 2012, 10:26

gears not gear boxes, Scrivy

**Fast Eddie** · 14th October 2012, 10:31

is the main straight/slight curved straight longer than ruapunas? cause we top out at ruapuna in top gear.. still thinking if I should lug some heavy ass steel sprockets in my luggage or not. could just bring a slightly smaller rear? dunno if the chain will then be too long etc though. we haven't played with it yet. prob not the best time to start playing around on an island far far from home

**nodrog:Me** · 14th October 2012, 10:33

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

is the main straight/slight curved straight longer than ruapunas? cause we top out at ruapuna in top gear.. still thinking if I should lug some heavy ass steel sprockets in my luggage or not. could just bring a slightly smaller rear? dunno if the chain will then be too long etc though. we haven't played with it yet. prob not the best time to start playing around on an island far far from home

its uphill so your gearing should be fine

**Fast Eddie** · 14th October 2012, 10:38

Originally Posted by nodrog

its uphill so your gearing should be fine

shit might still need to change it the other way then or won't have enough grunt to make it up the hill

hehe

**Kickaha** · 14th October 2012, 12:11

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

is the main straight/slight curved straight longer than ruapunas? cause we top out at ruapuna in top gear.. still thinking if I should lug some heavy ass steel sprockets in my luggage or not.

It's uphill for most of that untill the curve and I think would be longer than Ruapuna, maybe sprockets one or two smaller for the rear or one bigger for the front if you want to be safe

**Fast Eddie** · 14th October 2012, 12:32

choice, rear sprocket probably easier to change eh? can't wait! just looking at track map now and trying to find some onboard footage on youtube

**Kickaha** · 14th October 2012, 12:39

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

choice, rear sprocket probably easier to change eh?

Fuck knows, it's your sidecar pay attention to it a bit more

**Drew** · 14th October 2012, 12:41

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

choice, rear sprocket probably easier to change eh? can't wait! just looking at track map now and trying to find some onboard footage on youtube

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Fuck knows, it's your sidecar pay attention to it a bit more

Front sprocket makes more difference, and usually doesn't require chain to be shortened or lengthened.

**Fast Eddie** · 14th October 2012, 12:49

Originally Posted by Kickaha

Fuck knows, it's your sidecar pay attention to it a bit more

haha, was kinda rhetorical then I guess.. the rear looks easier to change. front is a very tight squeeze and I had enough probs getting tools in to get the clutch slave cylinder off the other day.

wheres all your years of wisdom I'm trying to tap into

**Fast Eddie** · 14th October 2012, 12:53

Originally Posted by Drew

Front sprocket makes more difference, and usually doesn't require chain to be shortened or lengthened.

chur chur.. they are smaller and lighter too - gotta pack light for the flight

gotta call JetStar later - I don't see engine oil mentioned on the dangerous goods list, nor is engine coolant and hydraulic fluid.

**PirateJafa** · 14th October 2012, 12:55

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

chur chur.. they are smaller and lighter too - gotta pack light for the flight

gotta call JetStar later - I don't see engine oil mentioned on the dangerous goods list, nor is engine coolant and hydraulic fluid.

Just tell 'em it's spares in case their budget planes break down.

**PirateJafa** · 14th October 2012, 12:59

Only just had a look at the paperwork for the BSTT, not being near the ute will be a pain in the arse. I'd've booked a pit space if I'd known earlier, blast.