Hilux
WTAC – Highs and Lows
Todays been one of those days. Long story short I broke the Hilux. I had two sessions practicing in it, the first went really well (ill go into more detail on this when I get home) the second not so. ...
Where I came from – Reflections
I guess you could call this the calm before the storm, with WTAC coming up fast Im not going to get a chance to think or type. This morning I woke up to my alarm with a clear mind. I spent the weekend...
ETS Pit Kart – That will do
I spent the whole day in the garage today, with the TV flicking between the V8 Bathurst 1000, Formula D Title Fight, F1 and Moto GP its surprising that I got anything done. A few hours were spent fini...
ETS Drift Ute – A day of test
Its been such a busy time lately getting everything sorted and ready for WTAC, from the pit setup, 180SX prep, lists apon lists of things to do and then the added pressure of having the Hilux 100% rea...
ETS Drift Ute – Wastegate issues
My rundown on the Winton test day will follow this post but first I want to show you what went wrong. It seems the valve (or piston) in the wastegate has picked up on the bore and seized, when I got h...
ETS Pit Kart – On rims
The pit kart is coming along nicely, its finally rolling (I say that like its a big job) but all it took was some ebay wheels and a few hours work. The front are 120mm wide spoked alloy go kart wheels...
Arai GP6 – Helmart Designs
Let me start this by saying I have a great family, I turned 30 in June and was asked if I wanted anything, that’s a pretty hard question to ask me as I wouldnt know where to start but my girlfri...
ETS heads to NZ
Only a week out till I leave for WTAC for the Hilux’s debut I have some more exciting news, myself and my creation will be heading overseas thanks to the 4 & Rotary promotions crew I will be...
ETS Drift Ute – Staying up late
You have seen the air jacks in action in my previous post, so what do I do if something fails like an airline? Well I have got that covered, I went to my local Metalland and picked up some heavy wall ...