My day trip to Bluepower

PhantomXR8 · 31-03-2006, 02:39 PM

I ventured south get a taste of Chris' wares. Drove in with about 225rwkw, drove out with 248rwkw, custom tune and one of his air boxes. Chris was so methodical in getting the end result. He quickly reached the limits of my drive in setup and was able to recognise how to get another 15rwkw or so. I took his advice and don't regret it, she's a beast now! Chris may appear to be a nut bag larrikin, under that facade though is one smart cooky. You guys in NSW, VIC, S.A and Tas have got to make the effort. The only dissappointment, in my haste to leave for home I forgot to get that kiss he promised me. I now see what all of the others go on about, keep it up mate!

**Bluepower** · 31-03-2006, 03:18 PM

Glad your happy Craig, great to finally meet you.

Kiss? what kiss? (blushes) im more of a hugger....

Beer is cold in club 12 mate, got 2 cold ones, one for Leigh and one for you.

Chris

MYV8 · 31-03-2006, 04:43 PM

Well done Craig.
When will you be giving it the WSID test.
I was thinking of racing next week if Rich has his coupe or BF there.

Craig · 31-03-2006, 04:44 PM

I even got to say hello to Craig, now you just need to change your signature.

Cheers CC

Quadcams · 31-03-2006, 05:09 PM

Great to see you did the trip down to see the big fella, there good value tunes arnt they.
Now we will see another manual UNOPENED 260 into the 12's I say that cause I know you can drive Craig and you car has one of the better motors around hell a 13.5 with only exaust and cai. Mate you be supprised how much help you gave me at the strip always appriciated, now get out there and do some good numbers just watch them c/v's though.
Were getting a good BPR team at WSID now!

Oh yeh Chris is a nut bag larrikin but he's a champ of a tuner, maybe the nut bag has something to do with his dog lol.

PhantomXR8 · 31-03-2006, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowride260

Were getting a good BPR team at WSID now!

Yeh, I'm more than happy to be amongst the greatest bunch of blokes around. The old bag has definately got some pull now!

hot460 · 31-03-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

Yeh, I'm more than happy to be amongst the greatest bunch of blokes around. The old bag has definately got some pull now!

Ohhh shtttttttt. The old bag had some ticker prior to your trip.

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Now I have to play catch up too you guys even more. Bugger.

I took that 557cub monster for its first drive today, WOW

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Hope we can see what it does on wed!!!!!! Just have to sort a transmission prob out and then we are off.

GT 8888 · 31-03-2006, 09:42 PM

yeah.....he's not a bad bloke...I'm sure he still owes me a 6 pack of something though......

Shagger.....I am over in Mid May with the Mrs ( you remember the email don't you

) ..we will catch up....may have the Barron back on the road by then.

PhantomXR8 · 31-03-2006, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by hot460

I took that 557cub monster for its first drive today, WOW

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Hope we can see what it does on wed!!!!!! Just have to sort a transmission prob out and then we are off.

Can't wait to see it Rich, it will make the our Boss' feel like a Datsun 120Y.

XWildGT · 31-03-2006, 10:42 PM

i carnt wait to get my ba xr8 ute in to chris i just have get the spare time to get there i have sent chris some pms i said to chris i just want to get in the 12sec club my day will come

PhantomXR8 · 31-03-2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@ACE

I even got to say hello to Craig, now you just need to change your signature.

Cheers CC

Yeh likewise mate! Keep up the good work with your BA's, siggy's done too....

SpoolMan · 01-04-2006, 02:50 AM

Good work, Craig your ready for another phase of fun with your XR8, back to the track..
Hows the project coming along?

PhantomXR8 · 01-04-2006, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

Hows the project coming along?

Getting there slowly Mark, I have the bare block with the sump on sitting in the engine bay. Next step will be to panelbeat the tunnel for the bellhousing, starter now on passenger side. Once that is complete, just need to modify gearbox mount and then it will all be bolted in. After all that hard work is done, will gradually build an engine when funds are available, probably a year off yet.

hot460 · 01-04-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

gradually build an engine when funds are available, probably a year off yet.

Hahahaha, I said the same thing. It just got way out of hand and took 3 1/2years. and more and more money.

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Good luck Craig.