Simex Persuit.....?

Post by **GUJohnno** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 4:35 pm

Any one got information on this event. It should be on next month but haven't been hearing much about it.
Any of you guys done it before and how hard was it, likely of damage??

Post by **MYTTUF** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 5:05 pm

It's a hard core nav type event with special stages normally held around Powelltown/Larby area. Damage is always likely when the stopwatch is running and some of the tracks chosen for the route are generally of a harder nature. I have been assuyred it's going ahead, but like you, haven't heard a thing about it.
In the past the minimum tyre size was 33inch but can recomend it to only the "harder core" type vehicle, although I drove section 2 last year ahead of the comp cars in the 80 to check the tracks were clear and the answers were still about. (wouldn't do some now though!!)
Jonesy

Post by **GUJohnno** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 6:19 pm

I've got a GU TD-6 with 35" X-Terrains, no lockers.....
Will it be a prob not having lockers?
Was talking to Hobsy and said I should be fine. Have driven most of the hard tracks around here. Guess it's knowing when to go hard and when to back off with out doing damage.
I'm doing the Navruns this year. Should have tyre sponsership organised soon and maybe a Pannel shop as well. Keen to do a bit more comp work but not too extreme. The cars only 18 months old....

Post by **The Fish** » Sat Mar 05, 2005 8:16 pm

I have done every one since they started as the Yarraman Midnight Pursuit and they always seem to get that little bit harder.

Mooney (event organiser) always seems to find that extra track that not many people now about! In the past he has used tracks where he has been the only 4b on the track in the last few years and you find yourself clearing the track as you go.

Two or three years ago he used a track that took out the passenger side of most vehicles if they weren't careful.

I don't know how much you care about the panelwork and paintwork of your GU but I wouldn't be keen on taking an 18 month old GU in the Simex if it's up to it's usual standard.

But as you said it comes down to when to go hard and when to preserve the vehicle. If your doing the event for experience and don't mind taking your time without the whiteline fever effecting your right foot then go for it.

Lockers would be a big advantage though

Post by **Drafty** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:38 pm

Probably not the best comp to do in a wagon, the less panels you have the less damage you are likely to have at the finish line if you get that far.

Top comp though, enjoyed every minute of the first half last year, thats as far as our team got, other car burnt out its clutch and was only able to select third gear.

Post by **MissDrew** » Sun Mar 06, 2005 8:56 pm

I heared the other day it is on on the same weekend as tuff truck, but I don`t think they would be that silly. The person I heard it off wasn`t certain he only said he thought thats that when it was :roll:

I think its normaly late april.

Post by **The Fish** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 5:24 am

Unless it's been changed in the last couple of weeks I can confirm it is on the same weekend as Tuff truck!!!

Post by **80UTE** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:19 am

Its a great event and being around the Poweltown area its theres always heaps of mud and tuff tracks. As Drafty said if you care about paintwork or panel damage this ain't the best event. Last years event was hard on vehicles as only 12 teams finished out of 28 teams that started. I surely hope its on as its something i look forward to every year.

Wally

Post by **csurt** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:47 pm

GUJONNO, a bit worried about that pretty paintwork are you?
I can have those sliders made by then if you are interested, be carefull if its a timed event insurance could be a problem. If we have to do this event any damage to our rigs will make the sponsership deal not financially viable.plus the cost of entry, fuel, wear and tear.
Carl

Post by **Ruggers** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:30 pm

does anyone know were i can get more info me and some mates want to enter or at least find some more details on it
thanks chris

Post by **MissDrew** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:13 pm

80UTE wrote:Its a great event and being around the Poweltown area its theres always heaps of mud and tuff tracks. its something i look forward to every year.

Wally

Agree 150% but since its on on the same weekend as ttc I want be there :bad-words:

I can`t believe they have done this :roll:

I know Daz wants to do this and I was going to navi for him if my lux wasn`t going again.

Man I`m pissed now :bad-words:

OK I`m over it now as I`ll be at/in Tuff Truck :armsup:

Post by **sparky** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:22 pm

would roll cages be required for this event.

Post by **Drafty** » Mon Mar 07, 2005 8:25 pm

Are you up for it Mat. Give that new hair dryer a real work out and maybe give Juzza a heart attack runing the winch cable for you. :lol:

Post by **Aus4wd** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 9:04 am

sparky wrote:would roll cages be required for this event.

Yes a rollcage is required for this event, just whether it needs to be at CCDA specs is the question.
Still waiting to find out.

Post by **sparky** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 6:50 pm

Drafty wrote:Are you up for it Mat. Give that new hair dryer a real work out and maybe give Juzza a heart attack runing the winch cable for you.

You and Andrew kissed and made up yet and going to do it together

Post by **sparky** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 6:51 pm

Aus4wd wrote:
sparky wrote:would roll cages be required for this event.

Yes a rollcage is required for this event, just whether it needs to be at CCDA specs is the question.
Still waiting to find out.

That puts me out as I doubt I can get a cage built by then.

Post by **Drafty** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:03 pm

sparky wrote:
Drafty wrote:Are you up for it Mat. Give that new hair dryer a real work out and maybe give Juzza a heart attack runing the winch cable for you.

You and Andrew kissed and made up yet and going to do it together

I am taking nothing for granted, i assumed i was doing the Pajero Challenge with him i was wrong, so when i get asked to do the Simex with him my answer will be a yes, until then who knows. Do you need a co driver?

Post by **sparky** » Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:32 pm

Drafty wrote:
sparky wrote:
Drafty wrote:Are you up for it Mat. Give that new hair dryer a real work out and maybe give Juzza a heart attack runing the winch cable for you.

You and Andrew kissed and made up yet and going to do it together

I am taking nothing for granted, i assumed i was doing the Pajero Challenge with him i was wrong, so when i get asked to do the Simex with him my answer will be a yes, until then who knows. Do you need a co driver?

no I need a cage, but if I ever do I know who to ask.

Post by **turps** » Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:44 am

Drafty wrote:
sparky wrote:
Drafty wrote:Are you up for it Mat. Give that new hair dryer a real work out and maybe give Juzza a heart attack runing the winch cable for you.

You and Andrew kissed and made up yet and going to do it together

I am taking nothing for granted, i assumed i was doing the Pajero Challenge with him i was wrong, so when i get asked to do the Simex with him my answer will be a yes, until then who knows. Do you need a co driver?

Hey get in line. I was there before you :!:

Post by **The Fish** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 11:53 am

Gave Geoff Mooney a call on Wed night to find out what's happening. He said it is mapped but he hasn't the chance to recce it yet. If he gets the chance or someone else recce's it, it will be on. He also hasn't had the time to chase up sponsers, merchandise etc. so there will only be a 1st prize and it will be cheaper than usual to enter. Basically if it happens it will be so there's an excuse to get out that weekend for drive. When I hear more I will let you know.

Cheers.

Post by **Davidh** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 6:24 pm

I'd expect that if run, it would be under CCDA guidelines?
eg. 4-6 point cage required etc?

Post by **The Fish** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:16 am

Not sure David, when I find out i'll let you know

Post by **GUJohnno** » Mon Mar 14, 2005 8:01 pm

csurt wrote:I can have those sliders made by then if you are interested.....

I've got that in writting now, so you'll have to make them........ :lol:

When can I pick them up?

We're out if roll cages are needed.....

Post by **MissDrew** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:34 pm

Hay fish do you know anymore yet? As I have a few mates that want to enter, including my brother.

Post by **DAZ** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 4:42 pm

Guts wrote:Hay fish do you know anymore yet? As I have a few mates that want to enter, including my brother.

I emailed Fish and Alison some one will let us know when they know something

just the waiting game atm

Post by **The Fish** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 5:33 pm

Have heard that it isn't going to happen till the last weekend in August. Will try to call Geoff Mooney tomorrow and confirm this.

Cheers

Post by **MYTTUF** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:27 pm

I'll confirm that it'll be on the last weekend in August as I had a chat with Mooney today who advised me so.

Post by **The Fish** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:37 pm

There's your confirmation guys, thanks Jonesy

Post by **MissDrew** » Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:39 pm

Suits me better :armsup:

might even enter the hilux in it again

Post by **DAZ** » Fri Mar 18, 2005 9:41 am

thanks guys :cry:

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