Here’s a video Wanbra took of me trying out various lines to set up the placement of the rear clipping zone.. the fact that the AE86 had a badly leaking exhaust manifold and a stuffed up flexi exhaust joint (strangely, the thing unraveled into a ball of wires inside the joint itself) didn’t help one bit with the power hence the clutch kicking(s) during mid drift.
The in car video shows how hard it is to turn the steering. Unlike my AE86 coupe, the hatchback has unusually tight/hard steering action..I’ve tried everything from changing steering racks, reducing caster and chamber to changing lower arm but to no avail. Even AE86 experts such as Ivan Lau and Charlie are at the loss at offering a solution. So if anyone out there who could help…One thing good though, my arms are super tone from the work out .
Full coverage of the event could be found at the link below
I have to admit, this is only the second time I’ve been to the Dato Sagor track in Kampung Gajah but during both occasions I always had and always will, have the impression that the inhabitants of this serene kampung were nothing short of being the most hospitable and friendliest bunch of people I have ever met. Locals were ever so helpful whenever we were at the track; offering to buy us meals or drinks , helping us carry our tyres during changes even after we insist them not doing so. In fact, when Cheaka had some issues with her wheel spacer , one of the workshops nearby allowed us full excess to his tools and bolts without even batting an eye lid.
Wanbra ” eh..kita check in guna nama I ke?”
Fourth goes to Johari Mat Salleh, fifth to Federal’s Mervyn Mohd.While sixth goes to Wan Boss and seventh and eight goes to Derrick and Burn respectively. More update later..
It begun to rain 15 minutes before the session ended at 6.30pm. Needless to say , a majority of the drifters took the opportunity to practice under the wet condition which will prove to be useful if it rains tomorrow during the competition.