The Brumbyrunner Project

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:26 am

Wow, what a great event. The track was nice and rough with some deep melenholes that swallowed the Brumby. They must have been 2m deep in places. We had plenty of dramas along the way but due to the start/stop nature returning to the pits after every lap, we gained more race-pace testing than doing 5 years worth of Finke. Going into the event I was worried about the dust, especcially when overtaking or being overtaken by a hard-charging pro-buggy. The dust wasn't too bad but more than that, the competitors kept cool. Even when laped 200m from the finish line by Shannon Rentch, who must have been in my dust all the way down Zoo Road, he passed me safely like the pro he is and went on to win the event.

Jim won't have time for this stuff for a while but Chris has some great video footage that someone could put on utube. We tried to save it to my laptop but it didn't work.

Once again a big thank-you to all who gave their time to help us compete at Gundy. What a great crew. There were 15 minute pitstops where I didn't have to lift a finger. Just sat in a comfy chair while the boys checked over the car before I climbed back in.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:06 pm

Even when laped 200m from the finish line by Shannon Rentch, who must have been in my dust all the way down Zoo Road, he passed me safely like the pro he is and went on to win the event.

Geez it looked like he was going to land on top of you just before he passed. Wish I had a camera. Peter might have got it on his

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 3:01 pm

If Chris doesn't get me on the turps tonight I will get his footage and some of my pics and put them up. Just got to pull his motor out ready for the conversion tomorrow first.

Excellent set up with the way they have 5 races in one. As Stuart said, great way to give the car a shake down and still be able to race. Bloody minor things going wrong are a PITA. Power steering leaking, a token fire and a faulty relay gave us some thing to do in between races. Atleast they took our minds off the flies.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:25 pm

About time for some pics hey?

We set up camp near the entrance to the pitt as it was full. It was a great spot to watch the race as well. Especially from the viewing platform.

Viewing platform was also a good spot for photos.

But action shots are what you want to see right?

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:47 am

The start line.

First jump

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:52 am

A couple of the well dressed team working on the car. We were priviliged to have Murray Coote stop by to see what the hell I was putting his shocks into. He mentioned that he thought we needed more wheel travel.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:36 am

Some more action shots.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:17 am

What the hell were you doing up at 1.30 in the AM.

Did they do any professional pics at Gundy like they did at Finke?

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 9:31 am

Outback bloke wrote:What the hell were you doing up at 1.30 in the AM.

Did they do any professional pics at Gundy like they did at Finke?

I need to ask myself the same question!
I was catching up on some office work so dragged it on by uploading pics every 10 minutes.

There were photographers everywhere but I havn't seen any pics yet. They were filming for a DVD as well.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:22 am

love this photo! got ground clearance

maxxair · Post by **maxxair** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:55 pm

that machines really cranking up now. loving the fotos. looking unreal.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:09 pm

I heard a whisper that some one wants it painted hot pink...........

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:40 am

Outback bloke wrote:I heard a whisper that some one wants it painted hot pink...........

No grant cant take it to the mardigras!!! sweet pics though!!

subiwidow · Post by **subiwidow** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:13 pm

Wasn't Grant.....

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:19 pm

dave????>??

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:05 pm

Are you guys all on crack????

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:07 am

shhhhhhhhh dont tell anyone!!!!! they will all want some...

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:00 am

It was one of BR's workers that was down there watching with us. He reckons it would be a lot easier to see it coming through the dust if it was pink. It was actually a pretty small group that went to help this time. Danger, Wilbur and Us.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Wed Nov 05, 2008 10:26 am

Some pommy git wasn't it

You're havin a bar aren't ya mate hahaha

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Thu Nov 06, 2008 7:07 am

Work continues slowly on the new rear swingarm design. Still playing around with ideas at the moment. Most of the time I just mock-up what I'm trying to do to see if it works or binds up or if there is a better way to do it. I'm sure there are CAD programs to do this for you but I don't have one or know how to use them. I've measured 14" of travel with the hub at these two positions which gives me 4" under the rear diff at full bump.