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by al_baru
Mon Mar 19, 2007 5:07 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: 17th March MMC and Speedtech Autocross - everyone is welcome
Replies: 23
Views: 8923

The Lancer left the ground many times on Saturday - many different combinations of 2 wheels - left, right, rear, front - all on a flat track. :D
by al_baru
Mon Dec 04, 2006 5:28 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Autocross, semi sealed - photos
Replies: 71
Views: 12515

Yeah, I'm going to try backwards drifting 8)
by al_baru
Fri Oct 27, 2006 3:38 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Autocross Sunday 29 October, Levin -Pictures up
Replies: 16
Views: 3472

That had crossed my mind. 8) But not for long. I've even suggested Bid can do her knitting while watching but she's not enthusiatic.
by al_baru
Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:24 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Autocross Sunday 29 October, Levin -Pictures up
Replies: 16
Views: 3472

I can't come, taking my wife out for her birthday.
by al_baru
Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:05 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: MMC Te Marua Motorkhana - all welcome
Replies: 64
Views: 18628

A new site ... hmmmm
by al_baru
Sun Apr 02, 2006 6:20 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Levin Paddock, Autocross April 30th - now with pictures
Replies: 51
Views: 14527

pc wrote:i'll be there too... reprazenting for the red cars... also

is toy_baru a rebadged al_baru?

Yes.
by al_baru
Wed Mar 29, 2006 10:56 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: WMSA Prizegiving Dinner
Replies: 6
Views: 2281

It was just as well Pete and I went because we got 1st equal for the HCCC Autocross Trophy.

Leon and Donna got many many prizes. Well done that man and woman.

[Edit due to my atrocious spelling.]
by al_baru
Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:49 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Defensive Driving Course
Replies: 11
Views: 2334

Yeah, I've done 2. :?
One because work paid for it and one to keep my wife company because she had to do it.
It's a slow course, but the ideas they teach are worth it.
by al_baru
Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:21 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Levin Paddock grasskhana March 26th
Replies: 43
Views: 11628

A-frame's done and works. Put 5 litres of the best lawnmower gas in the Corolla. Charged up the battery. Straightened out the bonnet where the boy jumped off the tree onto it. Hotwired the ignition so turning the steering wheel doesn't kill the engine. Just need to pump up the tyres to make them ...
by al_baru
Fri Mar 03, 2006 8:41 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: WMSA Prizegiving Dinner
Replies: 6
Views: 2281

Me three. I'll sit next to you Pete. :twisted:
by al_baru
Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:06 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Levin Paddock grasskhana March 26th
Replies: 43
Views: 11628

I will be there in my rusty 'My other car is an STI' Corolla. The A-frame is taking shape nicely i.e. in the shape of the letter...
by al_baru
Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:44 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Competitor Coaching, Levin, Feb 19th - I put the wrong date!
Replies: 69
Views: 20528

Hey Al ... you know how you're the National Autocross Champ?

Well guess what, we're going to have you tutoring, not being tutored!!

yes, and its a crime that your not going to the nationals this year!!

Maybe we should start a "get Al to the nationals fundraiser"
I'm rationalising it by saying ...
by al_baru
Thu Feb 09, 2006 6:40 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Competitor Coaching, Levin, Feb 19th - I put the wrong date!
Replies: 69
Views: 20528

Leon wrote:Hey Al ... you know how you're the National Autocross Champ?

Well guess what, we're going to have you tutoring, not being tutored!! :lol: :lol:


aaaaaaahhhh ... the instructions may be somewhat hazy and loose and contradictory :lol:
by al_baru
Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:38 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Competitor Coaching, Levin, Feb 19th - I put the wrong date!
Replies: 69
Views: 20528

It's not a hard day on the cars, so see if you can hot-seat it in a kind and generous mate's car. Give him/her a dozen beer/bourbon/other.

Haven't built my a-frame yet to tow the Corolla so I will play in a non-Toyota.

Looking forward to the coaching. Those guys always have good advice, even ...
by al_baru
Tue Jan 31, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Competitor Coaching, Levin, Feb 19th - I put the wrong date!
Replies: 69
Views: 20528

pc wrote:I need to learn how to handbrake, left foot brake, accelerate and change gear all at the same time :wink:
I'll be there.

After you learn that, you can teach me, Jedi Master. :)
by al_baru
Sat Jan 21, 2006 7:41 pm
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: Manfeild, Dual Car Sprint January 21st
Replies: 116
Views: 51170

My day went well, didn't break anything (obvious) and used 50 litres of avgas. Huge number of runs. Brakes didn't fade although the brain did. Tried to drive out of the hairpin in 4th (duh).

Great fun.
by al_baru
Thu Dec 29, 2005 11:57 am
Forum: Wellington / Lower North Island Region
Topic: What was your best Christmas Pressie
Replies: 41
Views: 19228

Money ... in my Christmas card ... to finance my car addiction :D