GQ class , new winch challenge class?? updated....

[GQ Bear]

can the efi be removed from the tb42e and replaced with a carby in order to compete in carby-class racing (uh, I mean GQ class racing). I'm not sure if it's quite as easy as that. Just posing the question

You'd need to swap the dizzy aswell. But it wouldn't be too hard if you knew what you were doing.
You don't know what you're doing though turtle boy lol.

Can't i run with the electronic ignition and carby?

[Chucky]

I think this is a great idea,

but I will never get into it.

To get into it I would have to sell my 80 as I cant afford to run two 4by's.
And seeing as I would never downgrade to owning a datsun (In any form) and this class being too restrictive to allow similar setup 4wd's, but of other builds. This GQ's only thing will restrict the numbers of competitors and the number of spectators who want to watch.
Lets face it, as a owner of a cruiser, (And you can insert any other type of 4by in there) why would I want to watch a near stock datsun compete?

As I said, the idea is great, just open the brands up.

Could feed on the Datsun/Cruiser thing to really gear it up

[frp88]

So who have you talked too to run this class cos Iam interested to here if this QLD boys think there is enough room to run another 10-15 truck in there tight schedule.

[MissDrew]

I think this is a great idea,

but I will never get into it.

To get into it I would have to sell my 80 as I cant afford to run two 4by's.
And seeing as I would never downgrade to owning a datsun (In any form) and this class being too restrictive to allow similar setup 4wd's, but of other builds. This GQ's only thing will restrict the numbers of competitors and the number of spectators who want to watch.
Lets face it, as a owner of a cruiser, (And you can insert any other type of 4by in there) why would I want to watch a near stock datsun compete?

As I said, the idea is great, just open the brands up.

Could feed on the Datsun/Cruiser thing to really gear it up

Agreed 300%

[killbill]

I believe that we should all let Darren and Pete come up with all the specs and rules for this class of racing.and then once it is done those that want to race will.All this talk back and forth about what should be allowed and what should not can and will go on forever if it is allowed only to the detriment of those out there that genuinely want to race.All the discussion is good but time has come for the rules and specs to be finalized and the racing to begin.Just one final note if we were to all go racing in an event that was conducted under cams spec and rules i dont believe any of us would be going there and asking to change the rules and specs to suit our individual needs,it just would not happen,once again lets get racing !

[bogged]

I think this is a great idea,

but I will never get into it.

To get into it I would have to sell my 80 as I cant afford to run two 4by's.
And seeing as I would never downgrade to owning a datsun (In any form) and this class being too restrictive to allow similar setup 4wd's, but of other builds. This GQ's only thing will restrict the numbers of competitors and the number of spectators who want to watch.
Lets face it, as a owner of a cruiser, (And you can insert any other type of 4by in there) why would I want to watch a near stock datsun compete?

As I said, the idea is great, just open the brands up.

Could feed on the Datsun/Cruiser thing to really gear it up

Agreed 300%

then why dont you pair get together and propose 80 series racing?

[LOCKEE]

I think this is a great idea,

but I will never get into it.

To get into it I would have to sell my 80 as I cant afford to run two 4by's.
And seeing as I would never downgrade to owning a datsun (In any form) and this class being too restrictive to allow similar setup 4wd's, but of other builds. This GQ's only thing will restrict the numbers of competitors and the number of spectators who want to watch.
Lets face it, as a owner of a cruiser, (And you can insert any other type of 4by in there) why would I want to watch a near stock datsun compete?

As I said, the idea is great, just open the brands up.

Could feed on the Datsun/Cruiser thing to really gear it up

Agreed 300%

then why dont you pair get together and propose 80 series racing?

A smart comment by Bruce, (might be the first one ever),

[krimnl]

Why dont you try it Jason

[MissDrew]

I think this is a great idea,

but I will never get into it.

To get into it I would have to sell my 80 as I cant afford to run two 4by's.
And seeing as I would never downgrade to owning a datsun (In any form) and this class being too restrictive to allow similar setup 4wd's, but of other builds. This GQ's only thing will restrict the numbers of competitors and the number of spectators who want to watch.
Lets face it, as a owner of a cruiser, (And you can insert any other type of 4by in there) why would I want to watch a near stock datsun compete?

As I said, the idea is great, just open the brands up.

Could feed on the Datsun/Cruiser thing to really gear it up

Agreed 300%

then why dont you pair get together and propose 80 series racing?

A smart comment by Bruce, (might be the first one ever),

Why is that a smart comment? It'd do very badly as there isn't enough to even concider it. This is why I think its silly to make a 1 make and model class

But owell lets just keep it all the same and boring as shit, and nobody even meantion HQ racing as I find that pitifull

[krimnl]

Its been said before if you dont like it, build a trophy class car and go and race that.
This has got the support from a lot of the top competitors and the list of companies ready to offer sponsorship has blown me away. I have had them contacting me.
I have made a lot of phone calls over the last month or so and put many hours into this.It is ready to move forward as GQ's only.


Darren

[bogged]

I have made a lot of phone calls over the last month or so and put many hours into this.It is ready to move forward as GQ's only.

kewl.. Any updates on few points, know they were discussed at the start of the thread.

How many rounds are you *thinking* of running it over?

Will it be
- run inconjunction with other events as seperate class races
- run inconjunction with other events in with other class'
- totally seperate events on their own weekends?

Is there a limit to how many you will run (suppose that depends on the previous answer)

you should register www.gqracing.com website.

[krimnl]

I have made a lot of phone calls over the last month or so and put many hours into this.It is ready to move forward as GQ's only.

kewl.. Any updates on few points, know they were discussed at the start of the thread.

How many rounds are you *thinking* of running it over?

Will it be
- run inconjunction with other events as seperate class races
- run inconjunction with other events in with other class'
- totally seperate events on their own weekends?

Is there a limit to how many you will run (suppose that depends on the previous answer)

you should register www.gqracing.com website.

At this stage we are planning on it running in conjunction with other events. and any new events to come out of this we would hope would include the classes currently offered by CCDA.
The limit will depend on the event. I would hope we could get 20 - 25 gq class trucks at a weekend event
Im not mch of a gigabyte as far as websites ect , I wll see how i go with the web as i will need to get someone to arrange that.


**weeman i have a gigabyte job for ya!!**

[bogged]

Im not mch of a gigabyte as far as websites ect , I wll see how i go with the web as i will need to get someone to arrange that.

**weeman i have a gigabyte job for ya!!**

www.netregistry.com to register it.. piss easy. the page is easy, theres 4 dozen web designers on here.

[weeman]

I have made a lot of phone calls over the last month or so and put many hours into this.It is ready to move forward as GQ's only.

kewl.. Any updates on few points, know they were discussed at the start of the thread.

How many rounds are you *thinking* of running it over?

Will it be
- run inconjunction with other events as seperate class races
- run inconjunction with other events in with other class'
- totally seperate events on their own weekends?

Is there a limit to how many you will run (suppose that depends on the previous answer)

you should register www.gqracing.com website.

At this stage we are planning on it running in conjunction with other events. and any new events to come out of this we would hope would include the classes currently offered by CCDA.
The limit will depend on the event. I would hope we could get 20 - 25 gq class trucks at a weekend event
Im not mch of a gigabyte as far as websites ect , I wll see how i go with the web as i will need to get someone to arrange that.


**weeman i have a gigabyte job for ya!!**

let me know dude. I'm a wholesaler for netregistry so its easy for me..

we should probably just register www.gqracing.org.au or www.gqracing.com.au

maybe something similar which i did for vicwinch with its own dedicated forum.

Then with the site itseld potentional sponsors arb, nissan, for example can advertise on the site with animated banners or have there own particular sections...

[badger]

withis class be vic/nsw only or will there be events in qld as well?

[weeman]

withis class be vic/nsw only or will there be events in qld as well?

i would say that would be depends if its a CCDA sactioned event.

I'm not sure if there are too many CCDA events in QLD as metcalf runs his own style of events.

[badger]

mab someone with more contacts than me should get this going up here too then.

[krimnl]

i will speak to MMM when we get a little closer, would be good to get it going in QLD.
I have had intrest from NZ aswell

[krimnl]

I bought the doner car for the prototype today.
Hopefully all said and done for $10k - 12k

[killbill]

Was that cash ,cheque,or eftpos Darren?

[weeman]

Was that cash ,cheque,or eftpos Darren?

i believe it was big thanks to weeman for finding the vehicle for him.

[krimnl]

Bill it wasnt cash, im not a greengrocer!!!


and a very big thanks to the Weeman for finding the car for me.

[frp88]

I'll wait to see what you are adding in in your cost for work that you are doing yourself.

[gqpete]

I bought the doner car for the prototype today.
Hopefully all said and done for $10k - 12k

i got one a few weeks ago and doing same. im upto approx 5k inc purchase, lift , brandnew simex (thanks Dave at Lindseys tyres Mt Evelyn) got it rego'd. waiting on high mount i bought to get delivered $900. need cage, and harnesses and ready to race. keep in mind i had a few old strenghthened arms, rear coils and a few small bits ($1000 worth approx laying around) only thing missing is lockers and exhaust then finished. bout 8-9k when done. woohoo.

[Wild West]

How did you know simex is the control tire? Maybe a list needs to go up of what type of equipment to get and what sponsers to get it from so everybody interested can get the same deals.

[badger]

why allow money for work done yourself?
if you cant install a basic lift kit, some bar work and a winch its probably time to give up now as trackside repairs will be way out of your realm

[CWBYUP]

Yes I know its been asked before but why not open it up to T/D but then limit them to a smaller lift / smaller tyre etc.

Maybe 4.2T/D but 33's and 2" max ?

Or even no rear locker and smaller lift.

Something that will limit them becasue they have more power.

Just an idea.

Cheers Nick

[bogged]

Yes I know its been asked before but why not open it up to T/D but then limit them to a smaller lift / smaller tyre etc.

if you keep the rules basic and simple and same for all, there is no confusion on anyones part - from competitor to scruitineers to spectators.

get the class running first, then fine tune it IF it needs it. You may find enough competitors out there within the current proposed rules to fill fields.

[krimnl]

withis class be vic/nsw only or will there be events in qld as well?

I have spoken to David about this class, he is all for us doing it. we will make it so that these cars will fit into his standard class.

[dwaynes]

Darren,
in the same vain as above can the car be dual fuel but run on petrol for the comp or would the gas need to be removed or isolated in some way?

Darren any comment on this?