Brisbane's fastest Honda?

[ONE600]

Saturday sprints today at QR we went faster again with a best of 59.6! We are very happy that we acheive that time considering we havent touch the engine yet (b16a1). The good thing is everytime we go out there we have always improved our times.

Sprint track:
64.0, as is straight from japan
62.0, larger rear anti-roll bar and suspension geometry
60.5, Azenis semi-slick removing weight
59.6, removal of more weight, brake ducts and different brake pad

next on the menu for HI Power Racing CRX is brake upgrade, stiffer springs, larger front anti-roll bar and removal of more weight. After all of this then maybe some engine mods :)

Was heaps of fun racing with Porshe GT3, evo'sand the likes of that today and we would of won Honda vs Nissan on sprint layout by 0.7 to the fastest Nissan (GTR R34)

BTW: does anyone know what is the lap record for the fastest FF at QR?

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[riceball]

nice time man. congrats

[barefootbonzai]

that's just awsome. well done man

[edw-R]

Great driver + light car = best record

[JDMTMY]

fark rob...Awsome times!!!

[egSi]

i saw you out there last time i was there mate.

i love the car. so simple and yet so effective on the track.

nice pics and well done with the time. looks like you are the person we will all have to chase.

well done again :)

[vtec>turbo]

My God, do you have to embarass us all like that.

Damn quick, well done.

[Q_ball]

Nice pics man :)
Good reduction in time too!!

[Waggy]

Excellent times mate. Never been on the track myself, so I'm hoping to chase you down in the near future. :)

[panda[cRx]]

great times man. crx's still hold a few records in tracks around aus :)

[Hipowerracing]

yesterday was really a fun day.
Rob good driving, however it was disappointing to see only us and another honda yesterday tho.

will be looking at computer systems,better brakes and stiffer suspensions next round.

Ivan

[panda[cRx]]

what brakes and sussy you looking at?

[rexi3]

it was disappointing to see only us and another honda yesterday tho.

hey ivan,

That other honda was ME.. Was an awesome day out there and chatting to you guys. Congrats on the time. Looks like i`ll have to work on some mods to catch up to rob. Good luck with future developements aswell.. Will catch up with you guys later on in the week..

Matt.

[EG5[KRT]]

hey ivan,

That other honda was ME.. Was an awesome day out there and chatting to you guys. Congrats on the time. Looks like i`ll have to work on some mods to catch up to rob. Good luck with future developements aswell.. Will catch up with you guys later on in the week..

Matt.

not only do u need ALOT of mods u need the finely tuned skills that rob has and nobody else seems to have.

i envy rob >.< i wish i was half the driver he was.

[spoon]

good to see there are other CRX's out on the track. Seems like we are a rear breed. good work

[ONE600]

thanks for all tha props guys! Just want to let you guys see you dont have to spend top $$$ to get a weally fast honda. I think ivan hasnt spent more than 10gs on that car yet (including the car). The handling is great probly 90% to being perfect, just needs to be abit stiffer due to the extra grippy tyres we are running. We still have standard brakes except the pads which is probly the weakest point of the car at the moment but will be rectify b4 the next meet.

Once we get the most out of the chassis then we will think about more engine power :)

Next target is to get into the 58 second bracket still using B16a

Claymore: no I keep windows down, its not critical unless ur doing over 200km/h

Panda: Ivan still deciding on AP or Dc2 Type R brakes. Suspension, we probly going Zeal and cusco antiroll bar?

Next meet is early july, more of you guys should come compete, me and ivan will happily point u guys in the right direction

[Hipowerracing]

we are looking at Zeal Funtion R (specially ordered for Ef8 special specs from our Contacts in Japan.)
and also a set of AP Brakes 4x100 4 pot fronts and 2 pot brakes.

therfore, the current kei office suspensions in the car is for sale.. any offers..
lol..

[vtec>turbo]

There was a 3rd Honda out there, nowhere near as quick but come on it's still got H badges

[rexi3]

There was a 3rd Honda out there, nowhere near as quick but come on it's still got H badges

yeah it was a prelude hey.. Anyone know how it went??

[vtec>turbo]

yeah it was a prelude hey.. Anyone know how it went??

Yeah it's a Prelude. I did a best of 65.35.

Basically stock, just sway bars and king springs, no engine work. It's a big heavy bitch to get around the track.

[ONE600]

Yeah it's a Prelude. I did a best of 65.35.

Basically stock, just sway bars and king springs, no engine work. It's a big heavy bitch to get around the track.

not bad at all, when we first brought our crx out there it did 64's, afew mods and practice and you watch you times will drop.

Hope to see more of you's next time, next event 1st july! so plenty of time to prep.

[jdm16]

Much respect goes out to the HiPower boys. Ivan, Rob & Goss.

l'll hopefully be out there soon too.

[ONE600]

Results from May 2nd track day:
SPRINT CIRCUIT – BEST LAP
Placing Initials Car Time
1 CD EVO 8 00:57.18
2 RD R32 GTR 00:59.34
3 PM R33 GTR 01:00.46
4 RN CRX 01:00.53 <----------------
5 TH WRX 01:01.57
6 JM R34 GT-T 01:01.98
7 BD EVO IX 1:02.57
8 BB Supra 01:02.62
9 JN R33 GTST 01:03.08
10 DI Mazda 626 01:03.23
11 HK VX SS 01:03.46
12 NZ Celica RA-28 01:03.91
13 KP WRX 01:04.19
14 AC R33 GTST 01:04.50
15 PV R34 GTST 01:04.56
16 JC S13 Silvia 01:04.59
17 GP RX8 01:04.64
18 SI VY V8 Ute 01:04.70
19 GP WRX 01:05.14
20 JG R34 GTT 01:05.81
21 GM MX-5 01:06.07
22 MM MX-5 SP 01:06.11
23 DB RX-7 S5 01:06.21
24 DB R33 GTST 01:06.24
25 BD R32 GTR 01:06.40
26 RM R32 GTST 01:06.46
27 ST VX 5.7SC 01:06.73
28 KL MX-5 01:06.85
29 DL Integra R 01:07.23
30 CH RX-7 S1 01:07.47
31 AC S15 200SX 01:07.65
32 MC R32 GTST 01:07.67
33 NC VR Commodore 01:07.94
34 PR MX-5 01:08.23
35 BH R33 GTST 01:08.47
36 DD VS Ute 01:08.54
37 GR Soarer TT 01:09.10
38 AB XR8 01:09.21
39 SM MR-2 01:09.67
40 SB MX-5 01:10.92
41 MS RX-8 01:11.58
42 WB Supra MA61 01:12.00
43 RL MX-5 01:13.18
44 JC WRX Sedan 01:13.42
45 PW R33 GTST 01:13.73

Will post up may 20th May results as soon as they are sent to me.

[Kenshin3180]

Well done guys. I will make sure I come out next time. If not to race, at least to watch.

[ONE600]

Here the results guys from the last saturday arvo sprints, 14th fastest overall but we in good company :)

Driver Make/Model Category "20/05/06Fastest"

Michael Galvin Subaru 99 Sti Road 6 0.55.61
Stephen Kakavas Subaru WRX Road 6 0.56.25
John Barnes WRX Road 6 0.56.53
Brett Charters Toyota Corolla Race 2 0.57.90
Greg Quince DRB GT40 Road 8 0.57.95
Paul Gillis DRB GT40 Road 8 0.58.03
Peter Walsh Nissan 300ZX Road 8 0.58.55
Henri Van Roden Mazda MX5 Race 1 0.59.15
Peter Hunt Nissan R33 V-Spec GTR Road 8 0.59.19
Darren Hutley Mazda RX3 Race 2 0.59.42
Warren Boylan Cobra Road 8 0.59.50
Glenn Dale Subaru Impressa Road 6 0.59.64
Robert Nguyen Honda CRX Road 4 0.59.64
John Duel Toyota Mark 2 Race 2 0.59.67
David Schramm HSV Clubsport R8 Road 8 0.59.75
George Kulig Nissan Skyline Race 2 1.00.02
Peter Endacott Lowcost Gem Clubman Road 4 1.00.16
Warwick Harrison Harrison Cobra Race 2 1.00.45
Gavin Heitman Subaru WRX Road 6 1.00.49
Trent Whyte Silvia Road 6 1.00.50
Michael Baldwin Porsche GT2 Road 8 1.00.53
Nicholas Contojohn Subaru WRX Road 6 1.00.66
Peter McInnes Skyline Road 8 1.00.73
Tony Black Mazda RX7 Race 2 1.00.75
Tony Redwood Subaru WRX Road 6 1.01.04
Paul Wheeler Subaru WRX Sti Road 6 1.01.12
Dean Roth Shelby Cobra Road 8 1.01.59
Ken Henry Mini CooperS Road 6 1.01.64
Andre Mitchell Mazda RX3 Race 2 1.01.75
John Corbett Porsche 996 Turbo Road 8 1.01.87
Mark Simpson HSV GTS Coupe Road 8 1.01.90
Gary Williams Porsche Road 6 1.01.93
Ian Noffke Ford Capri Race 2 1.02.16
Keith Johnson S3 PRB Road 4 1.02.78
Herman Kleynen VX SS Commodore Road 8 1.02.80
Chris Knight Subaru WRX Road 6 1.03.13
James Carroll Holden SS Ute Road 8 1.03.35
Colin Roberts Birkin S3 Road 4 1.03.52
David Brown Nissan Skyline R33 Road 8 1.03.67
Mark Switzer Datsun Race 2 1.03.83
Doug Stonehouse Alfa Romeo GTV2000Road 4 1.03.84
Ian Scott VX Commodore V8 Road 8 1.03.86
Noel Trebilco Holden Monaro Road 8 1.03.97
Mark Jackson Alfa Romeo Road 4 1.04.13
Andrew Tewes Alfa Romeo GTV Road 4 1.04.22
Brian Clayton Ford XR6 Road 6 1.04.22
Eddie Lapienis Birkin Road 4 1.04.52
Alex Bock Mazda RX7 Road 8 1.04.63
Stuart Elphinston Holden Monaro Road 8 1.04.69
Matthew Campbell Honda Accord Euro Road 4 1.04.86
Ross Windsor Alfa Romeo 75 Road 6 1.05.03
Gary Kemp Mini CooperS Road 6 1.05.25
Dylan Hampson Honda Prelude Road 4 1.05.35
Owen Seamons PRB Clubman Road 4 1.05.36
Imraan Salehmahomed Suzuki Swift Road 4 1.05.53
Paul Brunckhorst Subaru ForesterXT Road 6 1.05.60
Oliver Knack Nissan Silvia Road 6 1.05.64
Gregg Chesterfield Mini Cooper S Road 6 1.06.13
Paul Young Alfa Romeo Road 4 1.06.52
Ian Hyland Alfa Romeo Race 1 1.06.75
Ben Wormald Nissan 280ZX Road 6 1.07.19
Sean Egan Subaru GT ForesterRoad 6 1.07.41
Philip Horsey Nissan Stagea Road 8 1.07.44
Bernard MangelsdorfAlfa Romeo 75 Road 6 1.07.45
Andrew Egan Datsun 1600 Road 6 1.07.50
Conrad Quick FPV GT Road 8 1.07.54
Kent Martin Cordia Race 2 1.07.56
Michael Keetman Mazda RX7 Road 8 1.07.59
Gareth Trethowan Mazda RX7 Road 8 1.07.67
David Bell BMW 130 Road 6 1.07.92
Peter Robertson XT Forester Road 6 1.08.04
Bob Whitehouse Alfa Sprint Race 1 1.08.19
Lee Noack Alfasud Road 4 1.08.27
John Hay Renault Feugo Road 4 1.08.67
Peter Lawrence Alfa Romeo Race 1 1.09.00
Matt Rex Honda CRX Road 4 1.09.31
Norm Osbourne Clubman PRB Road 4 1.09.39
Alf Del-Brocco Alfa Romeo 1750 Road 4 1.09.41
Andrew Johnstone Alfa GTV (1968) Road 4 1.09.74
Stuart Bradley Holden Commodore Road 8 1.11.09
Zane Glover Mitsubishi Lancer Road 6 1.11.93
Stephen Pugh Daihatsu Charade Road 4 1.12.49
Jarrod Denman Holden Commodore Road 8 1.13.88
Daniel Nicholson Peugeot 205 GTI Road 4 1.15.75
Simone Young Alfa Romeo Road 4 1.16.19
Jonathan Waite Toyota MR2 Road 4 1.16.85
G Matthiesson Toyota MR2 Road 6 1.17.03

[[[d a n n y]]]

that car looks awsome man !!!
farkk GT40's
is that the FORD GT40??
got any pics of them??

[Rixsy]

hey rob... is this you?

http://www.formula-3000.net/driverdisplay.php?driver=nguyen_rob

[barefootbonzai]

Nice find, that's him alright. Most gansta driver around!!!

[edw-R]

He is not a driver. He is a Racer.

[barefootbonzai]

lol right on.

[Hipowerracing]

Brakes willbe in this tuesday.. AP Brakes

[vtec>turbo]

I never saw a Euro there doing 64's. Anyone know what group he was in?

And yes they're Ford GT40's, quite a few out there, damn quick down front straight.

[Chris_F]

that's Matt (Matell)... he was in the first group after the non newb groups i think.

[Terrible One]

I was out at QR on Saturday and there were heaps of Honda's out, that black CRX and the other one without the cage were sick.

[Matell]

Actually thanks for the mention Chris, but It wasn't me. I haven't done a Saturday Arvo Sprint since Feb 18!. I'm not entirely sure what the hell I'm doing in there to tell you the truth.:confused:

Also I'd be very unhappy with that time, so I'd remember it. :zip:

I've called quits to SAS sprints for the time being anyway....there's just too many people there on Saturday's to have a chance at setting decent PB's.

[Chris_F]

Actually thanks for the mention Chris, but It wasn't me. I haven't done a Saturday Arvo Sprint since Feb 18!. I'm not entirely sure what the hell I'm doing in there to tell you the truth.:confused:

Also I'd be very unhappy with that time, so I'd remember it. :zip:

I've called quits to SAS sprints for the time being anyway....there's just too many people there on Saturday's to have a chance at setting decent PB's.

damn... thats strange, maybe they got you confused with yet another euro?

a bad time? what did you peak at.. or what did you think you were capable of?

but yea i know what you mean... this last saturday was packed aswell.. youll ahve to get out there again though, we should get all the euro owners to pitch in one day so we can privately hire the track :zip:

[rexi3]

I was out at QR on Saturday and there were heaps of Honda's out, that black CRX and the other one without the cage were sick.

Cheers for that.. Mine was the black crx without the cage... Managed to knock 2 seconds off my p.b.. Will have some photos for everyone 2morra..

[Matell]

damn... thats strange, maybe they got you confused with yet another euro?

a bad time? what did you peak at.. or what did you think you were capable of?

but yea i know what you mean... this last saturday was packed aswell.. youll ahve to get out there again though, we should get all the euro owners to pitch in one day so we can privately hire the track :zip:

Was there another Euro there??? Maybe it was me and I don't remember lol.
Yup I did a 64.15 in 32C ambient conditions with f***d up tire pressures so I would've anticipated at least 63's had I been involved in May. Last time I went to QR was to watch the Honda vs Nissan day.

[RateMyHonda.com]

great! I like it, congrats

[Mr. Focus]

Dam guys... thats amazing!! go the CRX yo :D

[ONE600]

If theres too many ppl just request to go in a faster group. I.E group 1,2 and 3. God job rexi on inproving ur pb by 2 secs, we improved our pb (59.3) as well by 0.3 :P so close yet so hard to get into the 58s. We be stoked if we can get stock b16 (intake, exhaust and vafc) in that range.

[ewendc2r]

Hey one600 (Rob) .. Been watching the progress of your CRX and all I can say is congrats mate -- 59.xx in a stock b16a is a great time. I Have a basically stock dc2r and on my first time out at QR only got to do the clubman but managed a 1:07 with several areas to improve on.

I understand you know my mate FunkDoc with the red Sprinter (blown engine?) - Anyhow, would love to see you at the track some time :)

Take it easy mate .. And are you really in the F3000 series several years ago? sponsored or privateer? Seems we have a real driver in the ranks lol

[ONE600]

Ewendc2r.... Next saturday arvo sprint day is 18th sept. By then we should have major engine upgrades on the crx. Mr Hondas is bringing out a b18c-r crx for me to play with as well. So theres lots of time to prep the cars.

Quite a few hondas going to track day these days so if we are organized we make a one group of only honda's. 67 on clubman first time out is pretty good, u should be getting 64's on sprint.

Yeah I know Jack hope his car rdy for next track track day.

F3000 racer? hm.... never met him b4 mayb some1 can introduce me to him :P

[siksivic]

im the F3000 driver ....i was driving the ferrari last weekend.. it wasnt as fast as my EG civic though.. so i sold it..

[Jase EK]

well Siksivic.. i'l tell ya.. u gotta work on your launches man.. 'L'
hahaha

[ewendc2r]

Ewendc2r.... Next saturday arvo sprint day is 18th sept. By then we should have major engine upgrades on the crx. Mr Hondas is bringing out a b18c-r crx for me to play with as well. So theres lots of time to prep the cars.

Quite a few hondas going to track day these days so if we are organized we make a one group of only honda's. 67 on clubman first time out is pretty good, u should be getting 64's on sprint.

Yeah I know Jack hope his car rdy for next track track day.

F3000 racer? hm.... never met him b4 mayb some1 can introduce me to him :P

Hahah .. yeah I am aiming for 63s on the sprint - Achievable I think and considering a stock package I would then feel comfortable upgrading suspension, engine etc as I want to try and max the car out as is (as best as I can go anyway :P) first - I think the best way to learn.

I'll introduce myself to you sometime if I see you on the track -- By the 18th I should be fine :) Jack should have his car ready (with stock motor replacement) this week I think.. The rebuild will take a little longer :P

[slipn]

Damn that looks wicked, can anyone go out and race or do you need a cams license?

[vtec>turbo]

Just an AASA licence which you can purchase from Queensland Raceway.

So anyone coming out tomorrow?

[ONE600]

We just set new PB 58.7 last week guys, thanks to the b16/b20.. 57s is actually realistic now. Need up grade in cooling department and better brakes.

The torque of this motor is amazing perfect for track use.

[ek4-guy]

who tunes your vafc

[ONE600]

IVAN @ HI POWER RACING, Moss St Underwood

[ek4-guy]

cool looks like Ivan is my man then

[ewendc2r]

Great result! I've gotta get back out there but 6 week trip to US seems to have sucked all my money at the moment lol ... See you guys there in Feb :)

[90LAN]

good one ivan and rob
58's should be no prob's when you get that beast tuned

[EG5[KRT]]

congrats !!!! awesome to know ur truly BRISBANES FASTEST HONDA :D

[nigs]

WTB race prep'd B20 from Japan lol.
Grats to Ivan from Hi Power and nice driving Rob.