[Rally/Track/Drags] 3 Mar - ARC Forum Battle - Calder Park

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2012 marks a special occasion, the first event of it's kind as Forum Battle infiltrates the Calder Park round of the ARC and pits online forums against each
other in a very real offline event spanning across multiple disciplines of motorsport and automotive culture. There's $20k's worth of prizes up for grabs for
forum members and prime time TV coverage on Channel 10. Represent your forum, this is going to be epic!

FORUM BATTLE EVENTS:

Tarmac Rally
Calder Park Thunderdome (in front of all ARC spectators)
Saturday 3rd March 2012
2 official stages of the ARC.
$150/entry
2 entries/forum, entry includes a 3 day pass

Time Attack
Calder Park Race Circuit
Saturday 3rd March 2012
$200/entry
2 entries/forum, entry includes a 3 day pass

Gymkhana
Calder Park Thunderdome (in front of all ARC spectators)
Saturday 3rd March 2012
$150/entry
2 entries/forum, entry includes a 3 day pass

Drags
Calder Park Drags
Saturday 3rd March 2012
$150/entry
4 entries/forum, entry includes a 3 day pass

Show & Shine
Calder Park Thunderdome (in front of all ARC spectators)
$90/entry
$40/entry for competitors
20 entries/forum, entry includes a 3 day pass

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i know this might be far for some anti-lag members but this event is open to all forums ( big or small). :o

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Hey guys
Just some quick information regarding the ARC Forum Battle
-Supplementary Regulations and entry sheets will be released at the end of the month
-Cars will be broken up into different categories
-You will need a CAMS license to compete in the Tarmac Rally, Gymkhana and Time Attack. Drags TBA
-Forums can enter two cars PER EVENT
-Any forum can get involved (big or small)
-In regards to Roll cages, Fire extinguishers, Helmet and Tyres: Regular sprint day scrutineering applies
-Is the Gymkhana going to be similar to the Ken Block setup last time? No

If you have any more questions use this thread, PM me or Email me directly at arcforumbattle(at)go2space.com.au


Spectator ticket release date: January 2012

Event Information: Click Here (http://www.rally.com.au/images/stories/officials_night_190911.pdf)
Event Schedule: Click Here (http://www.rally.com.au/images/stories/rally_calder_schedules_as_at_210911.pdf)

Video Promo of ARC Calder 2012

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Bringing the sport to the people


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WHO WILL BE CROWNED AUSTRALIA’S BEST CAR FORUM?

Dear Forum Members,

It is my great pleasure to provide some pre-information for the upcoming “ARC Forum Battle” to take place as part of the 2012 Rally Calder.

ARC Forum Battle
Like Rally Calder, the ARC Forum Battle is a completely unique event designed to reward Australia’s best car club over 6 x motorsport and non-motorsport point scoring facets. The car club forum community has grown in strength and numbers in a very short space of time in Australia and has provided “intra-club” motorsport events such as nationals etc but Rally Calder and the ARC Forum Battle represents the first event where car forums will compete head to head on a large scale.

An enormous amount of work is going on behind the scenes to bring this monster of an event together including technical and sporting regulations which will be available as soon as possible. In the mean time please find below some information pertaining to the ARC Forum Battle

ARC Forum Battle General
1. Points to be awarded per discipline (x 6 disciplines) on a sliding scale of results (for example, 20…16..14..12 etc) for the club

2. Technical Regulations will follow CAMS regs for relevant disciplines with specifics to be advised in actual regs but will be designed to encourage road going, road registered, high performance vehicles to compete in a competitive yet safe and fair environment.

3. Due to the expected number of car forums that will compete a limited number of entries will be sought for each discipline as below – the car forum will need to meet this maximum number by putting forward their chosen representatives within each forum

4. The driver must be a forum member and must be the owner of the vehicle to be used

The Disciplines
1. Club Support : This is a non-motorsport discipline. Each car forum will be provided a unique ticket code for the event and points will be awarded to forums based on the ticket sales per forum and thus the support of the event, each forum and the ARC Forum Battle by the forum members.

2. Time Attack : Currently scheduled for 10:20am-12pm on Saturday March 3rd. This event will consist of 2 cars and drivers from each forum. Each driver will have 2 sessions to post their best time over the 1.6 kilometre Calder Park National Circuit Short Course (see attached map). There will be up to 8 cars on the track at once. This course and discipline is subject to cancellation if the track is wet due to the VHT used for drag competitions on the main straight. Regulations are pending. Entry costs are $200 per entry and include a 3-day general admission pass to the event and will be lodged with the event secretary as per the event regulations when released.

3. Rally Stage/One-Lap Dash : Currently scheduled for 1:35 – 2:25 and 5:00-5:45 on Saturday March 3rd. This event will consist of 2 cars and drivers from each forum. Each driver will get 4 runs over the 2km course using the Calder Park National Circuit Long Course (see attached map), the best time for each driver will be used to determine overall ARC Forum Battle points. Cars will be flagged away (rallystyle!) at 30 second intervals using timing beams at start and finish. Regulations are pending. Entry costs are $150 per entry and include a 3-day general admission pass to the event and will be lodged with the event secretary as per the event regulations when released.

4. Gymkhana : Currently scheduled for 3:45-4:45 on Saturday March 3rd. This event consists of 2 cars and drivers from each forum. Each driver will get 2 runs over the 750 metre highly technical slalom gymkahana course utilising pit lanes in the middle of the thunderdome. This is the most used section of calder park raceway for Rally Calder and will be highly visible to the public (see attached map). Cars will be flagged away (rallystyle!) at 30 second intervals using timing beams at start and finish. Regulations are pending. Entry costs are $150 per entry and include a 3-day general admission pass to the event and will be lodged with the event secretary as per the event regulations when released.

5. Drag/Quarter Mile Sprint : Currently scheduled for 7pm till late on Saturday March 3rd. The event will consist of 4 cars and drivers from each forum. Each driver will get a minimum of 2 runs over the strip. Entry costs are $150 per entry and include a 3-day general admission pass to the event and will be lodged with the event secretary as per the event regulations when released.

6. Show n Shine : Scheduled for Sunday 4th March. 20 cars per forum with each forum given an area within the Rally Calder Service Park precinct to “make their own”. 20 cars per Car Forum. A panel of judges will award points to the best presented individual cars and car forum as a whole – so get those creative juices flowing in terms of your areas! Entry costs are $90 per entry (only $40 if an existing ARC Forum Battle competitor) and include a 3-day general admission pass to the event and will be lodged probably through Foxtix due to the number of expected entries.

Prizes
The prize presentation for best individual performance within each discipline as well as the overall ARC Forum Battle Champion Forum will be announced as part of a special podium presentation at the event (and before the Rally finals) currently scheduled for approximately 12:30. The individual discipline winners and a representative driver and vehicle from the winning club will get to do a parade lap and be part of the grid with the finalists in the Bosch ARC, CAMS Tarmac Rally and Side x Side Events.

Promotion
The ARC Forum Battle will take pride of place amongst other facets within Rally Calder promotional mediums including television commercials etc and will be covered within the live internet and Rally Calder radio. A minimum of 12-minutes of national television airtime (3 minutes on Ten and 9 minutes on ONE) will be dedicated to the highlights of each discipline.

2012 ARC Forum Battle Schedule of Activities as at 22nd November 2011

Friday March 2nd
3:30-4pm : National Circuit (Time Attack and Rally/One Lap Dash) Familiarisation, Calder Park Raceway
7pm-9pm : Official Forum Welcome Function (all forum members welcome), West Waters Hotel, Caroline Springs. Finger Food dinner provided @ cost of approx. $30 with cash bar available. Welcome from Scott Pedder (CEO of Bosch ARC and Rally Calder Event Director) plus other special guests.
9pm – 11pm : Documentation and Vehicle Scrutiny, West Waters Hotel, Caroline Springs

Saturday March 3rd
7:30-7:45 : Gymkhana Familiarisation, Thunderdome Calder Park Raceway
10:20-12pm : Time Attack
1:30-2:25 : Rally Stage/One Lap Dash 1&2
3:45-4:45 : Gymkhana
5:00-5:45 : Rally Stage/One Lap Dash 3&4
7:00-9:00 : Drag

Sunday March 4th
6:00-7:30 : Show N Shine Setup
7:30-12:00 : Show N Shine Competition
12:20-12:35 : ARC Forum Battle Presentations
12:35-1:05 : Parade, Grid, National Anthem
1:05-5pm : Show N Shine Continues
5pm : Gates close for public, Show N Shine vehicles can depart venue
7pm-Late : ARC Forum Battle Unofficial After Party, Sports Bar, West Waters Hotel, Caroline Springs.

Rally Calder
The ARC Forum Battle is part of 2012 Rally Calder, the first event of its kind that combines the following motorsport disciplines into one event;
-Round One of the 2012 BOSCH Australian Rally Championship (Gravel and Tarmac) includes;
o BOSCH Australian 4WD Rally Championship
o BOSCH Australian 2WD Rally Championship
o Australian Classic Rally Championship
o East Coast Bull Bars Australian SUV Rally Challenge
o Rallyschool.com.au Australian Junior Rally Challenge

-Round One of the 2012 CAMS Australian Tarmac Rally Championship

-Round One of the 2012 Australian Side by Side Rally Challenge (Polaris and CanAm 2-seater ATV Buggies)

-ARC Forum Battle
o Time Attack
o Rally Stage (one-lap dash)
o Gymkhana
o Drag
o Show n Shine

-Drift Demonstration

-Rallyschool.com.au Rally Hot Laps

Rally Calder is being branded as “Melbourne’s Festival of Speed” and will be promoted through an extensive PR and Media plan including;
- 15 and 30-second television commercial to air in Melbourne on Network Ten and ONE in January/February
- Delayed 2-hour national coverage of the event (all facets) on Ten/ONE weekend
- Online via foxtix (event ticketing agency) associated sites, car forums and other general mediums
- Normal PR/Press/Media including Twitter and Facebook as conducted by the BOSCH ARC

Other general Rally Calder information and highlights include;
- Live Internet from event via rally.com.au
- Rally Calder Shortband Radio
- Ceremonial Start on Thursday March 1st at West Waters Hotel Caroline Springs
- Displays (including new vehicle drive area), vendors and kids zone
- Ticketing through Foxtix including general admission, grandstand (option of tarmac thunderdome or gravel paddock), corporate hospitality and very special “intercom club”

The very basic event schedule at this point in time looks like this;

Thursday March 1st 2012
4pm : Rally Show Commences – West Waters Hotel, Caroline Springs
7pm : Ceremonial Start Commences – West Waters Hotel, Caroline Springs
10pm : Ceremonial Start Concludes

Friday March 2nd 2012
Am : Reconnaisance and Media Activities
2pm : Gates Open to Public
3pm-9:30pm : Bosch ARC Stages 1-8, CAMS Tarmac Rally Stages 1-5, Side by Side Stages 1 and 2, rallyschool.com.au Hotlaps and Drift Demonstrations
10:30pm : Gates close to public

Saturday March 3rd 2012
7:30am : Gates Open to Public
8:00-9:00 : Bosch ARC Stages 9-24, CAMS Tarmac Rally Stages 6-16, Side by Side Stages , rallyschool.com.au Hotlaps, Drift Demonstrations and ARC Forum Battle (Time Attack, Rally one lap dash, Gymkhana and Drag events).
10:00 : Gates Close to Public

Sunday March 4th 2012
7:30am : Gates Open to Public
8:00-12:20 : Bosch ARC Stages 25-27, CAMS Tarmac Rally Stages 17-21, Side by Side Stages, rallyschool.com.au Hotlaps, Drift Demonstrations and ARC Forum Battle (Show n Shine only)
12:20-12:30 : ARC Forum Battle Presentation
12:30-1pm : Parade, Grid and National Anthem
1:15-3:50 : Finals for Bosch ARC, CAMS Tarmac Rally and Side x Side
4:00-4:30 : Podium Presentations
5:30 : Gates Close to Public
7:00pm-late : Rally and ARC Forum Battle presentations at West Waters Hotel, Caroline Springs.


For further information please stay tuned to the Rally Calder Page (http://clixtrac.com/goto/?56964) on rally.com.au. Information will also be forwarded to forums via Go2Space as it becomes available.

On behalf of everyone involved with the BOSCH Australian Rally Championship and Rally Calder we welcome the competitors and supporters of the ARC Forum Battle and look forward to 3 great days of motorsport and comradery come March 2nd next year.
Regards


Scott Pedder
Chief Executive Officer

Web: www.rally.com.au (http://clixtrac.com/goto/?57447)


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Sup Regs and Entry Forums are up guys. Check out our website for more information: Forumbattle.com.au (http://clixtrac.com/goto/?58997)

On the website you will find:
-Sup Regs
-Entry Forms
-Categories
-Race/event maps
-Competitor updates
-ARC News

And of course Forum battle news.

We have also set up a Facebook page: Click Here To View (http://clixtrac.com/goto/?58998)
Like our page to receive updates automatically via Facebook

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Time to get into gear guys and start entering Forum Battle.

5 forums have already stepped up and have nominated forum representatives.

Ozmazda
Opel Aus
Aussie Exotics
Evolution OZ
JDM Style Tuning.

Competitors from a wide range of cars have entered from track weapons, daily drivers and decked out show cars.


Check out www.forumbattle.com.au for sup regs, entry forms, Forum Battle news and features on each of the entrants so far.
Remember to like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ARC-Forum-Battle-2012/304421679578251) for Forum Battle updates and start nominating members in the “ARC FORUM BATTLE CALDER 2012 - Nominate Members thread”


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Opel Aus Entrant Brenton in his Astra “I’ll be entering it in either the Tarmac Rally or maybe the Gymkhana, I really don’t see it winning any events or awards, it’s all just for a bit of fun”

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Aussie Exotic's representative, the Lotus Esprit GT300 GT2 is an example of the wide range of cars entering the ARC Forum Battle

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Tickets are now available guys!

The final and most important category that forums will be judged on is community support. So grab your mates and jump online to order your tickets and get behind your favourite forum.
Make sure to write down your forums unique code when ordering your tickets.

Forum Code: ANTILAG

(Promotion ends 31st January)

Who will be crowned Australia's best Online Car Forum? 2012 Rally Calder will see the first ever Online Car Forum challenge which brings together these car enthusiasts for a range of offline motorsport tests and challenges. Entry into the competition is restricted to only the very best modified road cars and drivers from each forum and marque which means great action and competition for spectators.

TICKET OPTIONS
A number of ticket options are available to suit everyone, Click the Links below for more information:

FRIDAY SINGLE DAY (https://www.foxtix.com.au/online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ ids=B7B64910-CC76-49E5-96E1-5F5D8F6941D5&sessionlanguage=): General Admission

SATURDAY SINGLE DAY (https://www.foxtix.com.au/online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ ids=A0F121DE-B36E-4958-84F7-21831E5C04C1&sessionlanguage=): General Admission

SUNDAY SINGLE DAY (https://www.foxtix.com.au/online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ ids=827847A8-811C-4BEA-934A-AA7E2ACA5B85&sessionlanguage=): General Admission

3-DAY (https://www.foxtix.com.au/online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ ids=A8CDF906-8DA3-4A75-8E36-DBE29D104E75&sessionlanguage=): General Admission Passes

3-DAY BOSCH DOME (https://www.foxtix.com.au/online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ ids=18E988B0-C6AA-4E06-8995-7515A973EAF7&sessionlanguage=): Reserved Grandstand Seating

3- DAY ECB PADDOCK: (https://www.foxtix.com.au/online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ ids=B23B7A44-01BC-4240-A72B-460A45BF42C5&sessionlanguage=) Reserved Grandstand Seating



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Hey Guys,

We have been paying attention to what the forums want and as a result have updated the Sup Regs and classes in which cars will be competing.

a) Pro class- for both street registered and none street registered cars. Engines and gearbox’s are free. Suspension pick up points must be in as per the manufactures design. Slicks are not permitted.

b) Street Class- for street registered cars only. The vehicle must retain the original engine and gearbox configuration. Suspension pick up points must be in as per the manufactures design. Street legal tyres are only permitted.

Both Pro and Street Class will then comprise of 3 sub classes; Fastest FWD, RWD and 4WD vehicles

Updated Sup Regs can be found here: www.forumbattle.com.au/regulations

For tickets information or to purchase: Click Here (https://foxtix.com.au/online/default.asp?doWork::WScontent::loadArticle=Load&BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::name=Foxtix-AustralianRallyChampionship&sessionlanguage#EventDescription)

If you have not yet received your forums promotional code please email us: Support@forumbattle.com.au

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A small example of the competition. Euro's, JDM, Aussie muscle, exotics, drag machines, track hacks, hot hatches, time attack entrants, back yard mechanics and forum enthusiasts in general.

Representing Supra forums Danny's car is indeed a clean example.
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Think your car could keep up with this bad boy? Grandma spec AE86 entering for some fun and to represent AE86 Driving Club.
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Kyne’s Golf GTI is a well thought out machine, made to look aggressive and go when needed.
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Stock Astra? Think again, 280kw at the wheels and he's not finished yet!
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This Aussie muscle car might have dominated the drag strip with 480rwkw but has chosen to enter the show'n'shine. Drag competitors can let out a sigh of relief.
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2.5L conversion, Will shall fly the flag for JDMST in the time attack category. Model in photo is Bettina Banks for those wondering. Google it!
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This Vr4 started life as a grocery car and is now Australia's fastest road legal Galant.
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You just got beat..By a Wagon! fullBOOST and Warren will be doing what they do best; the 1/4 mile
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Nope, this isn’t your everyday CE Lancer GLi with a knock off Evo bodykit. Luke’s cars is the real deal!
Last year it won the Victorian Hillclimb championship (4wd Sedan class).
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Looks like a hot hatch battle is emerging in the FWD class for time attack. Rory has thrown his hat in the ring for OPELAUS with a very neat Astra VXR Nurburgring Editions.
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Show'n'shiney! Exterior has a custom full respray in Morpheus purple with custom airbrushed TME decals in carbon fibre & real flames, carbon fibre wing. Interior is also a custom 4 seater recaro conversion with full retrim in German yellow custard leather.
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Keeping the smell of fuel in the air is Glen in his Time attack RX7.
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A Lotus Esprit GT300 GT2 LeMans Racer!
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DAP-R Springs 40mm drop at the front, 50mm drop at the rear!
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Jason being a seasoned time attack entrant is no stranger to the tarmac, competing in this years World Time Attack Clubsprint class setting a 1:43.0420 lap.
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Carbon tax!
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Open class entrant Nik Kalis. This well sorted car will be great to watch at the time attack discipline.
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Micheal or better known as SP BLING on Oz Mazda owner steps up to represent his forum.
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Bought for a measly $1200, John’s Track Hack AW11 has spent most of 2011 in the garage being brought back to life. He is the first to admit to Forum battle that it isn’t going to win any Show and Shine awards. And it never will!
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A regular track day addict, a Circuit Club organizer and an Advan Neova Cup Competitor, Narada has been to Wakefield ( 2hr South west of Sydney) more then most.
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The first to enter forum battle was Darrin who wsa bitten by the track day bug has constantly been developing his Evo X.
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Euro Revolution owner Sebastian enters in his brand spanking new Golf R. Team Euro Revolution has a few more cars entering so stay tuned to our facebook page: ARC Forum Battle 2012 | Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ARC-Forum-Battle-2012/304421679578251)
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More to come...

Does your car have what it takes to compete? Or just looking to have a little fun?
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Forum Battle Update

Good news forum users. Struggling to decide whether to track your car or enter it in the show’n’shine? Why not do both! Any one competing in the Time attack, Rally, drags or Gymkhana will automatically gain free entry into the Show & Shine!

Plus competitors get to nominate 2 Pit Crew members who will gain entry to the event for $10 a day. As car nuts we know the benefits of having a spare pair of hands around when working on cars. Whether we were doing an engine conversion, swapping a gearbox or simply bleeding brakes the job was made easier and more fun with mates. So bring 2 of your best mates down and even if they don’t know how to change a tyre at least you’ll have somebody cheering you on .

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Sup regs have been updated and finalised, a copy can be found here: http://www.rally.com.au/images/stories/Forum_Regs_SR_030112.pdf

As if you needed another excuse to get involved; The second prize pool announcement is up. Forum battle is happy to have Motul, DBA , and Bendix come on board and support Forum Battle.

1. Motul – x6 oil and Motul fluid packs to give away worth $1200
2. DBA – x2 pairs of 4000 series
3. Bendix – x4 SRT( Street Road Track) sets of pads

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New forums join the battle and already entered forums step it up a notch. Check out the latest batch of competitors:

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Turbocharged, short wheel base, mid-engine, cool 80′s styling and an extensive mod list. This AW11 is a veteran at the track and will be represent MR2 Australia

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Instantly recognised by those who attended WTAC 2011 this supra is the promo car for Gorilla Industries. Shane and his high powered Supra have run 1:05:75 at Wakefield. Shane will be representing JDMST in its Lotus inspired war paint.

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Jason’s RX7 has seen significant changes and upgrades over the years with results to match; 1st overall at The No Limits Time Attack event at Barbagallo, WA in October 2010, and 1st at Raventech Time Attack battle in 2wd October 2010. Jason will be representing his club RENEW (Rotary Enthusiasts of New South Wales) in the Time attack, Tarmac rally and the 1/4 mile drags

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The latest to join the Evo OZ team is 27 year old and his EVO 9 MR. Having previously owned an EVO 7, Dan is no stranger to Mitsubishi’s AWD, turbo charge beast. No Expense has been spared on Dan’s baby. Out on the track Dan is also a seasoned racer, with 2 years of racing experience under his belt and another 5 for club days

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SAU announces their first entrant and it’s clear these boys won’t be happy with second place. Introducing Adam Newton and “BIG RED”, the carbon/wide body R32 GTS-t with 400rwkw on tap!
Adam will be representing SAU in the Pro Class for the time attack and rally stage events.

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Some nice cars there..

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The meaning behind Forum Battle

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Car forums have come along way from “my (insert car make and model) is better then your (insert car make and model).”

It sounds familiar to a iconic race series we have here in Australia. But it was after Will posted his Forum battle Competitor Entry, that he nailed the meaning of Forum Battle on the head while sharing his feature on OZMAZDACLUB.


”The whole concept of the Forum Battle revolves around ‘love’. We are all coming together to appreciate the entire spectrum of car scenes and have an awesome time. It will be a big event with television coverage as well. If you want to attend one of the largest forum events in Australian history, this is it. Make sure you don’t miss it and again, if you are interested in participating, it is not about winning” – ttshark

“Coming together to appreciate the entire spectrum of car scenes and have an awesome time” Forum battle couldn’t of have said it any better. Look past the name Forum Battle, the categories, and point system and it’s a show, a festival and a celebration of what online car forums are about offline.
In the real world, where the keyboard is as useful as using a hammer to take off a 12mm bolt, all that really matters, is driving our cars, meeting up with mates and catching up, to outsiders looking in, instantly we fall under the “hoons, reckless rev heads” label, and it’s time we make a difference and start using the power of the media to make a change. Charles Kha, Chief Editor of Speedhunters, puts it perfectly (he’s also been recently featured on Zen garage)


”It’s not easy to be a modifier these days. While our scene has finally gone from underground obscurity to mainstream acknowledgment (modified cars have infiltrated television, toys, video games, movies, fashion and music), we are now facing a growing number of obstacles…”

“…Then there are the seemingly never-ending pressures from society. While our car culture may be recognised by the mainstream, it doesn’t mean we’ve been accepted. The media continue to circle above us, waiting to pounce the moment there’s a car crash involving a modified car or young driver. This in turn compels politicians – vying for the public’s vote – to put pressure on the Authorities to clamp down on us with stricter regulations and harsher penalties.” – Charles Kha, Autosalon Magazine, Issue 85, 2010.

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How do car forums and the car scene move forward and stamp out this “hoon” image? Do what we do best: get together and have a good old time enjoying our cars the way they were built for, and show the media, the outsiders, that not all of us are “hoons” but are brothers, sisters, sons and daughters with one passion for cars.

We’ve all at one stage or another, seen video clips from the U.S , Japan and UK of epic car festivals. A field of 300+ cars show and shine, 9 sec drag cars, blistering fast time attack machines and drift cars that pump smoke effortlessly. Events like this are also not a new thing for Australia, with one recently being broadcasted across all the TV networks news show. But not all of us own or are interested in old school muscle and carby v8 powered cars (Even though I understand and recognize its importance) a utopian like event still doesn’t exist.

It’s time to embrace the lifestyle we love and work so hard for, cause car culture is here to stay and so we should be proud of it.

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ForumBattle information pack - please read!

Can a forum enter more than 2 cars per discipline?
Yes! A forum can enter more than two cars per racing discipline. The top two points scoring entrants will go towards your forums overall points tally.

Can I enter multiple events?
Due to popular demand Forum Battle will be opening the flood gates, and allowing competitors to enter multiple disciplines, every competitor will also automatically gain VIP access and be entered into the show shine event..

Points gained in these events will also go to your Forums total point score. PRIZES,PRIZES,PRIZES. Winning is always sweeter when you get to take home a trophy and prizes. But what if you could take a big chunk of the 20K prize pool? We say if you’ve got the car to do the job, don’t hold back.

And for those of us lucky enough to have sponsors helping us out, this is a great opportunity to send some love back to the sponsors and get great coverage+ reach for all those important potential customers. Forum Battle will have multiple car bloggers, photographers and video bloggers all making the trip to Calder Park to cover Forum Battle.
Time Attack and the Lap Dash Cars

Time Attack and/or the Lap Dash
Below is the timetable for any cars that are involved in the Time Attack and/or The Lap Dash
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Motorkhana
Below is the timetable for any cars that are involved in the Motorkhana only
Note Entrants in this group may register at the earlier time if required
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400m Sprint only Cars
Below is the timetable for any cars that are involved in the 400m Sprint only
Note Entrants in this group may register at one of the earlier times if required
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Trailer Parking
The Paddock/Service area or Pits for the Forum Challenge Cars will only allow for competition cars. All trailers must be parked at the south end of the Thunderdome. Any cars on trailers must be at the circuit prior to 7:00am and will not be able to be removed until 10pm

Crew
A maximum of 2 Crew per car can be registered as per the official entry form for $10 each per day and will be allowed access within the competition car prior to public gates open time. Note – this is 2 crew members per car NOT per discipline.


CAMS Licence
We are working organising a single day licence with CAMS now so stay tuned…

CAMS Sup Regs
Supplementary Regs: http://www.rally.com.au/images/stories/Forum_Regs_SR_030112.pdf

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Ever wanted to know what it feels like to be strapped into the bucket seat of a rally car, while be thrown side ways into corner, at full noise? Forum battle is giving one lucky person shot gun in a ARC Rally car at Calder Park, other prizes include:

x2 free entry for show and shine
x2 mothers bucket deal
x4 free forum battle single day passes
Competition closes: 16/FEB/2012

To enter, visit the Forum Battle facebook page: CLICK HERE (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ARC-Forum-Battle-2012/304421679578251), hit the “like” button and tell us on our wall what prize you would like to Win.

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For those wondering about what the Gymkhana layout looks like.
The video features Dan Day using Steve Glenney's STI Spec-C.

Test out your hand braking skills!


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Good news guys, we have organised a single day CAMS licence. The CAMS licence will be available for $70 and can be bought on the day. It includes car club membership and CAMS licence through the MG Club Vic.

This weeks Competitor update sees more entrants into the Street Class.

Steve Reed from OZMPS has entered his Mazda MPS 3 turbo. This is one quick front wheel drive which regularly competes in the ADVAN Neova Cup. Steve is no slouch behind the wheel and is always looking to improve, recently taking out an award at the recent ADVAN Neova Cup night for quickest in his category.
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Representing Pulsar Group of Australia (PGA) is Gareth. Gareth has been busy preparing this Pulsar for a CA18DET conversion however he is not sure it will be ready for Forum Battle.
We'll find out on the day whether Gareth will represent Pulsar.org in his completed CA conversion or the the original 18LE with 350,000K’s on the clock.
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Another PGA entrant is Brad and his VZR Pulsar. This VZR N1 V2 is a limited edition light weight Race spec version from factory. While only 200 were meant to be made due to the price only 36 have been recorded that Brad and pulsar.org.au knows of so far. From the factory the race spec Pulsar gets R33 GTR seats, light weigh Enkei wheels and the most powerful naturally aspirated 1.6L engine ever produced.
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To finish of PGA's latest bunch of entrants is Steve and his SSS track weapon. Steve’s Pulsar may look fairly standard, because that's exactly the way he likes it, “I love the look of peoples faces when I scream past them on the straight of Sandown and Phillip Island.” The Pulsar has a GTi-R conversion with forged rods and pistons as well as a few other goodies which results in 235kw at the wheels! Steve will be representing Pulsar.org in the Rally and Time Attack.
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Pedro representing Euro Revolution has managed to get his hands on a very hot hatch for Forum Battle. This ex GPT production race car was originally part of a factory VW team. These cars were very quick back in 2005 GPT era even with the limited modifications allowed back in that series.
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Boosted Falcon is home to Australia's quickest NA I6 Falcon. Scott’s project car is constantly under going more modifications to shave seconds of his drag times. Scott's aim is to get his 230rwkw EA Falcon it into the low 12′s without the help of boost or laughing gas. Scott will be representing Boosted Falcon in the 1/4 mile drag and hoping to get further into the low 12′s.
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Another loyal user representing Boosted Falcon and 90's Falcons in general is Pat. Pat’s 1994 ED Fairmont Ghia, has seen its fair share of ups and downs. The Falcon was originally a present from his older brother and was riddled with problems but Pat grew to love it. This is its second engine conversion and with a new turbo set up Pat was getting 270RWKWs but Pat is aiming higher and hopes to get a retune before Forum Battle.
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Rounding up the current Boosted Falcon team is Pete and his GLi Wagon. Pete will be strutting his stuff in the Show'n'shine on the Sunday. The Wagon's mods include a shaved rear wiper and wiper nozzle to give it a clean look as well as an NF Fairlane velour interior with chrome highlights to the inside. Outside now has a Fairmont front, EL Fairmont door moulds, NF Fairlane chrome window moulds and clear repeaters. The rear quirky window Venetians blinds came with car, and Pete has never had the need to take them off.

Wheels vary as Pete changes his mind a lot, currently its sitting on standard steelies until he settles on something else he likes.
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Representing Opel Oz is Adam and his Astra van which was imported as it was never sold in Australia. Adam believes it to be one of only two in Australia.
It is still stock at this point as the car still needs to have a roadworthy inspection because it was imported from England and therefore does not have a compliance plate.

Adam will be doing a road trip to his first show'n'shine at Calder Park. Look out for the Astra van at Forum Battle!
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For Team Fullboost is Andrew who will be competing in 2 events (Rally and Time attack category). Andrew's R34 GTR earns the Godzilla status with a list of mods goes on forever (which can be seen HERE (http://forumbattle.com.au/2012/02/06/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters/)). As for experience, Andrew has raced in F3, Forumla Ford, Formula Vee, saloon cars, hill climbed since he was 14, and drifted in the Red Rock Noodle Bar ute.
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To read the full articles on any of the cars featured above or any previously featured cars visit: forumbattle.com.au (http://forumbattle.com.au/)

Make sure to enter our Facebook competition: Forum Battle Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ARC-Forum-Battle-2012/304421679578251)
Simply "Like" our page and tell us on our wall which prize you would like to WIN!

Major Prize
A ride in a rally car at Calder Park

Minor Prize
2x Free entry for the Show'n'shine
2x Mothers Bucket deal
4x Free Forum Battle Single day

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Forum Battle 400m Sprint / Drag racer, please read the below. CAMS latest bulletin release covers all things drag racing.
Official CAMS bulletin here: http://www.rally.com.au/images/stories/ARC_Form_Battle__Bulletin_4.2.pdf

Calder Park 400m Sprint – Minimum Requirements

An addition to the Vehicle Eligibility as per the event supplementary regulations will be Calder Park requirements as per:

Wheels:

• All wheels nuts fitted.
• No hub caps or dress rims permitted.

Tyres:

• No bald tyres unless they are a purpose race tyre. (Slick are not permitted)
• No mis matched tyres from left to right or visa versa.
• Tyre clearance between fenders and tyres require a minimum clearance of 9.5 mm or 3/8 inches.

Battery retention:

Battery fix to a frame/body of the vehicle. Dry Cell (Gell) batteries are permitted inside the vehicle however particular attention will be made to the fixing of the battery. If the battery is NOT fixed using high strength (High tensile) bolts and quality materials determined by scrutineering, then it will not pass. (Note: Tech Screws or self tapers, are not permitted to retain anything in a vehicle that is racing.)

Interior:

• Door Panels that retain interior door handles switches etc must be retained.
• Back seat removal is permitted as long as the boot is sealed from a battery or
• fuel system if they are fitted to the vehicle.
• Seat Belts must not be frayed and in operating condition. NOTE: A minimum
• LAP/SASH seat belt is mandatory at Calder Park. Just lap belts not permitted.
• Seats that are broken are not permitted.

Steering:

• No broken steering wheels permitted,
• No free play in steering permitted that would not pass road worthy.

Transmission:

• Neutral Safety switch must be operational,
• Neutral Lock Out on the shifter must be operational.• Suspension:
• Vehicle must have suspension travel.

Body:

• All Street Vehicles MUST retain all body panels properly. Eg, Vehicles post
• manufacture of 1938 without hoods not permitted.

Engine:

• Dual Springs on the Throttle return on ALL Engines fitted with a Carby/s.
• NO Oil Leaks permitted.
• General tidiness, ie, no loose wires, clamps, tools etc permitted.

Cooling:

• All Vehicles fitted with a Radiator MUST have a Catch Can (overflow bottle) or equivalent.

Cars running quicker than 10.99 seconds, as aforementioned details above and the following:

• Minimum 4 point roll cage,
• Minimum 4 point Safety Harness,
• Longer wheels studs protruding beyond the face of the rim by 1 diameter of
• the wheel stud.
• Open Headers permitted, but are not to point down toward the track
• Engine Oil Filter Clamp required on spin off type filters. NOTE: System 1 and
• Oberg type filter designs are exempt.
• Drive Shaft Loop,

Cars running quicker than 9.99 seconds, as aforementioned details above and the following:

• Minimum 6 point roll cage,
• Minimum 5 point Safety Harness,
• Vehicles running faster than 140 mph require a parachute.

Additional Safety Equipment

• Window Nets: To the standard listed in Schedule I of the CAMS Manual
• Helmet: A level B helmet, as listed in Schedule D of the CAMS Manual
• Flame-retardant overalls: Level C outwear as listed in Schedule D of the
• CAMS Manual
• Gloves, Socks & Shoes: Level A as listed in Schedule D of the CAMS Manual

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Founded in August 2011 by Grant Salter and Gwyn Morgan, Grip Shift Slide was hatched during lasts years visit to World Time Attack Challenge in Sydney, sitting in their hotel room, looking at a bunch of expensive camera gear, flight tickets and rental cars… They asked themselves ”why are we doing this?” the answer, give the Victorian scene what it needs; support and exposure.

Grip Shift Slide have confirmed 20 cars for Forum Battle, each unique in their own special way.

For full feature on team Grip Shift Slide visit our Forum Battle website (Here (http://forumbattle.com.au/)) or like our facebook page to stay up to date with the latest news (Here (http://www.facebook.com/pages/ARC-Forum-Battle-2012/304421679578251)).

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Forums unite because this may the only chance we get.

Once in a blue moon does something like Forum Battle come along and presents itself . Remember the first time you joined a forum and instantly felt at home to it. You thought to yourself how awesome it was to find other liked minded people with the same interest, had the same way of thinking and someone who liked and appreciated the same cars and things as you do. Remember how nervous you were when you attended your very first car meet, standing next to your car waiting, a little too early, not knowing what to expect. Remember when you bought your very first forum sticker and how precious that 5 dollar sticker meant to you . Repping it so proudly knowing that you’re a part of something special. This is the magic of forums and car clubs.

Why Compete at Forum battle? Simply because you are proud of your forum, proud of the members ( that are now also lifelong friends), proud of what it stands for and how its changed your life. Now is the time to give back to the forums that have given you so much.

Forum battle isn’t about winning. It’s about representing and supporting your forum and putting your car and the sticker it wears so proudly into good use. A Forum is an extension of us, we spend most if not all our time on forums, laughing, crying and finding inspiration, it’s time we be proud of it and give more than $5 back. Surely its worth more!

We’ve all at one stage wanted to know what it feels like to be a race car driver and be part of a race event. We’ve all dreamt of racing, building the perfect machine and racing it. Some of us are lucky enough, and some of us have to work our butts off to save for a set of coilovers. The saying ” you have to either have to be born into it , or have rich parent” usually gets thrown around when the topic of racing comes up.

BUT, what if you could? What if there was a way where you could compete in a National CAMS event that didn’t need an expensive roll cage , expensive safety gear and any street car was eligible? Forum Battle by far is cheaper than any race series or CAMS event on the calendar. An entry fee of $420 ( Time attack : $200 + any other race category : $150 + Single Day CAMS licence ) will get you a whole day worth of racing in multiple events, TV coverage, free entry into the Show and Shine and be part of a National CAMS event.

Forum Battle is a win for the small guys. We don’t think there has ever been a time when any sort of motoring institution has taken car forums and car clubs seriously, and now we have been given an opportunity to come together and to show the motoring sport bigwigs that we’re the back bone, the nervous system and are as important to them as the big budget race teams. Without your support the Forum battle could go as easily as it has come .

A total of 90 competitors have registered, with spots left in many of the categories. Help us make this event as unforgettable as possible.

Be proud of your forum, join today.

Forum Battle Team.

Visit us at: http://forumbattle.com.au/

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Show’n’shines are always more interesting when you have a friend there to discuss your opinions with.
We are a generous bunch here at Forum Battle so we have decided that Show’n’shine entrants will receive a free extra ticket so you can bring a mate on the Sunday.
So $90 now gets you show’n’shine entry and you get to bring a friend in for free to support your forum. So why haven’t you entered yet?

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Jokes and smiles will be plentiful throughout pit lane at Calder Park, but as soon as the clock starts and the green flag is woven it will be all business for team Evo Oz, SAU and Oz RX7.

EvoOz – Nik Kalis (http://forumbattle.com.au/2011/12/16/nik-kalis-joins-forum-battle-with-his-open-class-mitsubishi-evo/), SAU-Adam Newton (http://forumbattle.com.au/2012/01/27/big-red-for-sau/), OzRx7- Brad Trenwith (http://forumbattle.com.au/2012/01/05/brad-trenwith-and-ozrx7-com-enter-the-battle/) will all be going head to head in the Pro class, each of the cars are capable of taking out the win. Nik Kalis at last years World Time Attack won its class, Adam Newton’s Big Red is more then capable ( see video (http://forumbattle.com.au/2012/01/27/big-red-for-sau/)) and Brad Trenwith with his years of experience in racing is also a contender. These guys will be the one to beat for any forums game enough.

If your forum has got what it takes , drop the keyboard and step up. Join in today! (http://forumbattle.com.au/entry/)

Entry dates Extended.

We have received 110 entries for Forum Battle as of last night. Let’s make this bigger than ever, don’t miss out. If you would like to compete in a National CAMS event this is your chance to be part of an event that will put forums on the motorsport map, join us in March!

Dates have been extended with spots still available in all categories.
To enter today please visit link, fill out the form, send it to us ASAP: http://forumbattle.com.au/entry/

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Pond’s pride and joy 2003 R34 GT-R Vspec II Nür (only 750 around the world ) will be on display in the Grips Shift Slide section of Forums Battle Show and shine. Pond has owned the car for two years and has only 3,000km since owning it.
So what does someone who owns a super rare car like an R34 GT-R Vspec II Nür daily drive ? A Honda Jazz of course! Laugh now, but if you catch Pond at Forum Battle be sure to ask him what other cars he currently owns, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised *cough* widebody….

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Mod list :
• Oil cooler greddy
• Top Secret Carbon Bonnet
• JUN high wing stay
• HKS Hi-Power Exhaust
• Cusco zero2 coil-over
• Rays CE28 Genesis Forged Wheels
• 19″ x 10.5″

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It’s going to be a massive weekend. Spots are filling in fast.

With 2 weeks to go, the car scene would love to have your forum represented at Forum Battle and not miss out on the opportunity, SO we are offering show and shine group bookings at a discounted price for interested Forums. Group bookings will also be allocated individual club/ forum areas on the day.

Even if you don't want to compete you guys can still at least attend as a club in the show and shine and support your fellow competitors, check out the action, make a day of it, save some money along the way and get you cars photo taken.

Anyone wanting to also attend the show and shine on their own is also welcome to bring a friend along for free...

Motorsport categories are still available for anyone wanting to enter.

Just remember by turning up you guys will be showing that the forums are more than online chatter.

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Hi Guys,

We have 117 confirmed for Forum battle . Entry for all categories are still open, and it’s still not too late to enter for Antilag . Group bookings in the show and shine will automatically get a discount price & for Motorsport entries you get a free pass into the show and shine.

REMEMBER: For a single entry into the show and shine, you get to bring a friend for free for the entire weekend.

That means for $8 extra compared to a single day non-event pass (between your mate and yourself) you get a spot in the show and shine, you get to be amongst all the action and most importantly you will be helping your forum get extra points.

Don’t just be a spectator be a competitor and support your forum today!


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1 week to go and Forum Battle competitor enteries are flowing in . check out the competition . For the full story be sure to check out : http://forumbattle.com.au/

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A labor of an unplanned build, Issac started with a turbo and clutch upgrade and like most ended up with a full re-build. 100% built and not bought. Issac has spent his fair share of late nights under the car… brakes, suspension and power, Issac has got it all covered, “I built this car with the intention of driving it hard, not hardparkd despite it looking pretty” . Keep an eye out for “Snowball” at Winton at the Vicdrift events. At Forum Battle, Issac and “Snowball” will be under the Gripshiftslide tent along with the other S15(s)

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Feature photo : SAU competitor Chris’s R34 GTR

SAU first round of entries were impressive to say the least, and for second round, they haven’t disappointed. Also attending for team SAU will be a rare R31 GTS-R , one of Australia’s cleanest on display. SAU have done a fantastic job of lining up some great cars.. It is going to be a RIPPER event.

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Feature car: Renee’s S15

Third big team to enter Forum Battle is MelbS15 , they have confirmed 12 cars. With everyone of them being a quality built car. Expect more of this at Forum Battle.

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Honda has demanded victory in this year’s Bosch Australian Rally Championship.

Honda Australia unveiled its two new Jazz rally cars at Bosch’s headquarters in Melbourne yesterday, and lead driver Eli Evans admits the pressure will be on to perform.

“I’ve been told this year, we must win,” Evans told Speedcafe.com.

“Honda said “What do we need to win?” and we said “a G2 car with the new regulations.”

“They gave us the new Honda Jazz, and so far so good. It feels fantastic. It feels like an improvement on the Honda Civic Type R.”

The cars will be driven by Evans and Mark Pedder and will make their debut at the inaugural Rally Calder next weekend.

CLICK HERE (http://www.speedcafe.com/2012/02/24/honda-unveils-jazz-for-arc/) for more on the new Jazz factory team.

Forum battle also gets a special mention (@3:00) , its going to be an awesome weekend!

Check out our latest Forum Battle competitors, with a heap more coming this week .

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The car is a 2005 Subaru Impreza RS. Micheal has owned it since the end of 2009 and bought it dead stock from Subaru docklands. Like most car nuts the modifying began almost instant, it went from pretty mildly tuned NA into a high revving, boxer pounding NA Impreza RS, as far Micheal knows, he reckons its the only NA Subaru modified to this level in Australia.

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Bought back in 2010 from Carizma motors in Sydney, Phuong’s car made the trip back down to Victoria and has since stayed there as his first and only car.

Being an apprentice mechanic with an apprentice wage and only wanting quality parts, means mods on his car are limited and can be slow at the best of times. He says “I know the car isn’t perfect and still needs a lot of work, but I’m happy with the progress”.

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3 Days to go!!! check out the latest entries ....

for the full feature visit : http://forumbattle.com.au/ OR better yet come do to Calder Park this weekend and see it in the flesh!

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Vic imports club member Micheal has entered his 1991 300zx Twin Turbo 5 speed manual and proudly representing VIC imports Club in the Time Attack class (Special Thanks to Rod Kershaw).

When asking Micheal what was done to his car, he laughs and says ” the car is stock standard, I use it to take elderly people to church, hahahah. At the very moment the car is still being tuned and hopefully will be complete and ready for Forum Battle, so power figures are TBA. Majority of the work was done by myself and my dad”.

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Some said that he was mad for selling up one of Sydney’s most bad-ass, full of attitude street driven EVO 8 for an S15 . BUT, as quickly as those comment were made, they have been retracted and the haters have now become lovers.

Take a look at the picture and its easy why you’d sell up! Full wide-body vertex ridge kit, Custom midnight Purple, 20″ SSR, and making 385rwkw on 25psi. Yes please we would like one too! Sergio tells us the modding won’t and hasn’t stop since taking ownership, first being a Porsche brake upgrade ( currently under development) and most recently an RWB inspired front and side-skirt lips.

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Forum Battle

Forum Battle administration for the Sunday 4th of March (show and shine activities)

Calder Park Raceway Address Calder Fwy Keilor VIC 3036

Forum Battle registration show and shine Sunday the 4th
Forum Battle Show & Shine Sunday 4th


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Please proceed to the credentials office at the front gate of Calder Park Raceway between 630am and 730am on the Sunday. All documentation and registration must be competed at the credentials office prior to entering the venue for show and shine.

ARC Forum Battle registration at Calder Park credentials office Sunday 630 am onwards


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Parking

The Paddock/Service area or Pits for the Forum Challenge Cars will only allow for competition cars. All trailers must be parked at the south end of the Thunderdome. Any cars on trailers must be at the circuit prior to 7:00am.

Contact
admin@rally.com.au or support@forumbattle.com.au or call Sean at 0432 884 177

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2 days to go. Forum Battle will be on , rain ,shine or hail . =) dont forget the RTR pre-meet on Friday night at 6pm .

Forums members who will be spectating on the day don't forget about your Forum Battle codes (http://forumbattle.com.au/2011/12/21/tickets-are-now-available/)! (extra forums have been included on the site). This is how you guys can help your forums get all those extra needed points to take the win .

FORUM BATTLE CODE: ANTILAG

For todays update we have a H22a Civic and 4age AE71 Corolla entered .

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Billy’s Ae71 may look like and unfinished, unpainted project, but pop open the bonnet or even stick your head under the car and its full of goodies with everything there to make it go sideways or put down a decent lap.

See Billy’s Ae71 at the Grip Shift Slide’s show and shine section of Forum Battle.

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Normally found in the engine bay of a 4th gen Prelude. The conversion may be unorthodox, but for one third of the price of a k20 swap its a bang for buck swap. Running a 14.5 down the quarter with a stock H22A , Phouc’s Civic has proven to give some turbo cars a run for their money.

At Forum Battle , we’ll be seeing the H22A Civic at full V-Tec in the Gymkhana event.

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This weekend Mighty Car Mod fans will have the chance to get up close and personal with Marty’s new ride “The Blue Turd”, and see it in action for the first time at Forum Battle. If you still don’t know what we are talking about, check out MCM’s latest video “When three cars become one” Season 4, Episode 3. These guys are the ultimate DIY’er!

For more videos visit : Mighty Car Mod Youtube channel (http://www.youtube.com/show/mightycarmods?s=4)


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The Official Forum Battle aftermath

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Despite the bad weather on Saturday Forum Battle went full steam ahead (as early as 6am) the admin office was full of buzz and had a line of Forum Battlers eagerly waiting to sign on and compete in the first ever inaugural Forum Battle event.

By 9.30am, drivers were signed in, tools unloaded and pit crews ready for service… then the rain started! A decision was made during the driver’s briefing to alter the Time Attack event into a single lap dash.

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Rain and bad weather conditions ultimately saw Time Attack along with the Drags officially cancelled. An early causalty by Ovi in the Red Advan Evo aquaplaning into a concrete barrier which was a warning signal to all competitors of the tricky track conditions, testing even the most experienced drivers.

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An early withdrawal was seen from the drivers of the Rx7(s), who decided the conditions were less than ideal. They packed up and left for home and who would blame them, 600hp on a wet track is certainly a scary day at the office.

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Team SAU stayed on and with little persistence took top honors in the Pro and Street group; Chris Thompson, Adam Newton winning 1st and 2nd respectively and each winning their classes ( fastest Pro 4WD class and fastest Pro RWD class). Ash Cosgriff got the overall win for the street class group and took out the fastest 4WD street class .

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Steve Reed for Team OZMPS took fastest Pro FWD class, while in the fastest Street FWD Class saw Rory Hollingworth from Team OPEALAUS take the award. Manny from MELBS15 took out the fastest street RWD Class award and was a consistent competitor all weekend.

One Lap Dash Results:

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Motorkhana:

Johnathan Green in his blue Evo for Team Fullboost took out top honors for fastest outright and 4WD Pro class. While Reece McIntosh for Team SAU got fastest outright and RWD street class.

Phouc pushed hard and took home the fastest street FWD car and Marty From Might Car Mods being the only FWD in the Pro class took top honors for being the fastest FWD in Pro Class.In the Motorkhana event, 10 competitors competed for honors. The course layout being 2 sets of chicanes, linked up with a U-turn on the end and with minimal run off and tarmac area after the finish line saw some very close calls as competitors played chicken with the finish line.

Some came off second best, like John in his White AW11 MR2 having a near miss and running into a tyre wall earlier on into the session ( better then a concrete barrier), followed by Phouc in his black Civic slightly tapping a barrier, damaging his front bar trying to find the limit of his tyres and brakes.

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Show and Shine

Out of the 7 Major categories in the show and shine, Team SAU took out 4; Best Presented , Best JDM , Cleanest car and the Historic awards.

Best Australian built went to Boosted Falcon, Best Euro was Opel Aus and Gripshiftslide took the out the award for best street car. Sunday’s show and shine was all blue sky and sunny weather (unlike Saturday). A total of 40+ cars were on display and Team SAU, OPELAUS , Gripshiftslide, Melbs15, Supra and AE86 were out in force and all wanting to take the win. Each team offering a variety of modified cars for spectators and judges to see. The quality of cars were outstanding and made it a difficult job for the judging panel to choose the winners.

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Team SAU would go onto taking out the honors for Australia’s Best Forum, Opel Aus and Gripshiftslide came in at a respectable second and third.

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Forum Battle would like to say a thank you to all the dedicated competitors and supporters who stuck it out and made the effort to show up and compete. Thank you to the volunteers from the Victorian MG club for flag marshaling, scrutineering and the admin work. Last but not least thank you to all the ForumBattle Sponosors. With the dedication and your passion for the cars Forum Battle would have not been possible.

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The weather may have not been on our side, but the dedication and passion that was shown by all that was involved means that the car scene is alive and kicking strong. Forum Battle was a great success, and can now only get bigger and better next year.

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