zeny 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 IT'S time to rev the engines and floor the pedal. Come 25 Nov, up to 100 race-car drivers may demonstrate their power in Punggol. By Faith Teo 08 October 2007 IT'S time to rev the engines and floor the pedal. Come 25 Nov, up to 100 race-car drivers may demonstrate their power in Punggol. The cars are likely be involved in racing demonstrations, showing off what they can do in segments like drifting and straight-line sprints. Sources revealed that souped-up road cars and unmodified sports cars would be taking part. The New Paper on Sunday reported lastmonth that Punggol might be the first location for series of professional go-kart racing events. The heartland races will serve as curtain-raisers for next September's Formula One event. Sources familiar with the event say that the location and date have been confirmed. And as a bonus to the main attraction of go-kart racing, there are plans for the day-long event to have race demonstrations featuring some 100 cars. Punggol residents need not worry though. The site is believed to be some distance away from heavily-populated areas. NOT WORRIED A resident and car lover who wanted to be known only as James said the event would inject some life into the estate. 'It's so quiet here. A racing carnival with some noise and activity would be welcome. Maybe it will earn Punggol a reputation for being 'happening',' hesaid. Mrs Endora Alexander, 32, felt that as long as residents are not too inconvenienced, the races would be a welcome activity 'as long as it's not disruptive of everyday life, is not too noisy and doesn't pollute the area'. She said: 'Residents should still be able to get in and out of their living areas. 'If the organisers find an area close to the heartlands, but far enough not to disrupt traffic, then I think it's a good idea because it gives people something to do and see.' The New Paper on Sunday learnt that among those who are taking part in the event is Mr Winson Ow, who is well-known in the racing fraternity. He has more than 200medals to his name after 15 years ofracing and is still involved in the sport despite having bowed out of the circuit three years ago. He runs car workshop CS Racing and also trains racedrivers. He is believed to be entering several drivers trained under him for the demos, but would not confirm it. He did, however, show us a car that might be used for such events. The black Subaru WRX, one of the fastest in the region, was custom-modified at his workshop and boasts 800bhp (brake horsepower, a unit measuring the power of a car's engine). It can go from zero to 100kmh in about fourseconds. (See report below.) The fastest version of WRX sold by Motor Image here is the STI, which has just under 280 bhp. Mr Ow, 40, said: 'We can change the engine's performance by using the computer unit to play with ignition and fuel settings, for example.' Also in his workshop were twogo-karts. One, with a single engine, has a top speed of 25kmh, but the twin-engine version can run at about 100kmh. A lighter version of the twin-engine is used for racing. Both versions are expected to make an appearance at the racing events. One race driver, who declined to be named, said: 'I'm glad that F1 has paved the way for more support for local race-related activities. 'It's good to know that racing is finally being seen as a serious sport now. The reckless wannabes on the road have given racing a bad name here, but hopefully, awareness and education will change that lopsided opinion in time. 'There is a professional side to this sport that should be highlighted.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want to race it? You'll have to strip it Reinforcement bars. They keep cabin from crumpling on impact No licence plate as car not allowed on public roads No radio or air-con Plastic windows (they're lighter) Lever activates parachute at back of car if extra braking power needed Room for only one: The driver Pasir Ris St 41 is near where? oh... so will i be the one hearing the Vroom Vroom Vroom? tot you moving also ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifi 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 tot you moving also ?not yet even collect keys or reno how to move? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katvolution 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 Pasir Ris St 41 is near where? oh... so will i be the one hearing the Vroom Vroom Vroom? Ermmm...I had only been to the flat twice. One to check out the surroundings, another time with the HDB contractor to check for defects. Next Sunday, will be my third time going there. For 'open door'. Btw, where do you stay?zeny bro u going? my BIL is also involved in this. kept asking hb to take part but he turned down the offer. but the fastest version of STI is just under 280 bhp without mod is it?my hb's workplace is only like 15mins drive there. n we seldom drive during the weekends but everytime have to spend nearly $100 just to fill up a tank. i feel buying a car is not xiong..but maintaining one is.n honestly i feel to buy a performance car in spore a bit wasted becoz of the speed limit and there is simply no place to test out the full potential of the car esp since its ex. but good thing is that there is sepang and pasir gudang for speed addicts like my hb. *hahahha* same here. my hb was driving a HC like yours before he changed to STi.Yup, sad but true about the limitations on Singapore roads. Totally agree with you on the maintaining part. Kind of xiong. Now still quite new, not much problems. Wait till the car gets alittle bit 'cranky' that is when all our $$ flies.For my case, I am more addicted to the speed and the power churned out by the car, but my bf is ok with driving it slow. Tell you something even funnier, I am the one who hopes to drive it into the tracks of Sepang and PG, not my bf!Jokes aside, I am still a law abiding citzen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeny 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 not yet even collect keys or reno how to move? i thought you done renovating already mah zeny bro u going? my BIL is also involved in this. kept asking hb to take part but he turned down the offer. but the fastest version of STI is just under 280 bhp without mod is it?my hb's workplace is only like 15mins drive there. n we seldom drive during the weekends but everytime have to spend nearly $100 just to fill up a tank. i feel buying a car is not xiong..but maintaining one is.n honestly i feel to buy a performance car in spore a bit wasted becoz of the speed limit and there is simply no place to test out the full potential of the car esp since its ex. but good thing is that there is sepang and pasir gudang for speed addicts like my hb. *hahahha* same here. my hb was driving a HC like yours before he changed to STi.most likely we will be going down to have a look since we are staying nearby your BIL is taking part cool the fastest version of STI ...hmmm....not very sure but one thing i know for sure is the white color WRX I always see on highway is DEFINITELY the fastest in singapore... no doubt about it one got to be very lucky to see it in action yah...i too agreed it is the maintenance that is expensive not the buying well ....to test the performance of such car, i guess only malaysia highway and Sepang and PG can allow that Yup, sad but true about the limitations on Singapore roads. Totally agree with you on the maintaining part. Kind of xiong. Now still quite new, not much problems. Wait till the car gets alittle bit 'cranky' that is when all our $$ flies.For my case, I am more addicted to the speed and the power churned out by the car, but my bf is ok with driving it slow. Tell you something even funnier, I am the one who hopes to drive it into the tracks of Sepang and PG, not my bf!Jokes aside, I am still a law abiding citzen. guess that is why people are selling car after every few years before they fall into deep pit hole so how fast have you driven so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fifi 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 i thought you done renovating already mah not yet lohhavent even full force search for ID Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
korea 0 Report post Posted October 19, 2007 HI diva,How much is your instalment for car?actually, the amount for the monthly installment depends how much deposit you want to place for the new car. if you pay quite a huge sum of $$$ for the deposit then your monthly installment will be lesser. if you pay lesser deposit then your monthly installment will be higher. so overall, you can decide how much you want to pay for the monthly installment. !! my hb and i decided to pay lesser for the monthly installment so we paid quite a lot for the deposit when we bought the car. your heart is itchy and want to get a new car??? its time to get one lor. !!I see, so judging from u and korea's reply, generally abt $500 expenses (without installment).sometimes, probably more that this amount! buying a car isnt expensive but to maintain a car is very expensive! !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeny 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 the white one? got car plate number? PM me? might be someone whom we know. oh i mean my BIL is one of the organisers. so he tried to jio my hb to take part lar...hmmm... actually i think more than 1 of them on the road and one of the car plate start with Q !! organiser...does that means he got alot of lobang for mod car !! why din your HB want to take part...very !! cool leh... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahnah 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 got lobang to zen car ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeny 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 http://fifthgear.five.tv/jsp/5gmain.jsp?lnk=400check out this website... they ahve all the review of all kind of high performance car D**** car there are sooo cheap as compared to here not yet lohhavent even full force search for ID when you collecting your keys ? btw if you do heard EVo 9's vroom vroom on the road... remember to record and take picture Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeny 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 *hahah* becoz its too near our AD liao..and to take part he must prep the car lei. and after the event the tyres and brakes xiong arh..wait more $$$ fly away. he got his priorities right. i see i see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
korea 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) my personal opinion is no point buying sport cars in spore bcos so many traffic lights everywhere! so how to drive super fast and get the feel of its performance?! even the expressways in spore also quite a short distance and sometimes so many cars. there were several times we saw some sport cars drove until soooo fast and ended up they also stopped beside us at the traffic lights. hahaha. unless you're those who often drive to malaysia. i always saw many porsche, lamborghini, ferrari, mercedes, bmw sport cars etc at holland esp on weekends. my hb and i arent into sport cars. we're more into spacious family cars. Edited October 20, 2007 by korea Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katvolution 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 i thought you done renovating already mah most likely we will be going down to have a look since we are staying nearby your BIL is taking part cool the fastest version of STI ...hmmm....not very sure but one thing i know for sure is the white color WRX I always see on highway is DEFINITELY the fastest in singapore... no doubt about it one got to be very lucky to see it in action yah...i too agreed it is the maintenance that is expensive not the buying well ....to test the performance of such car, i guess only malaysia highway and Sepang and PG can allow that guess that is why people are selling car after every few years before they fall into deep pit hole so how fast have you driven so far I had not really gotten too fast with it. Still in 'running in' mode. -.-" Anyway, with my bf in the car, I got to lighten my foot on the pedal. my personal opinion is no point buying sport cars in spore bcos so many traffic lights everywhere! so how to drive super fast and get the feel of its performance?! even the expressways in spore also quite a short distance and sometimes so many cars. there were several times we saw some sport cars drove until soooo fast and ended up they also stopped beside us at the traffic lights. hahaha. unless you're those who often drive to malaysia. i always saw many porsche, lamborghini, ferrari, mercedes, bmw sport cars etc at holland esp on weekends. my hb and i arent into sport cars. we're more into spacious family cars. I do agreed that buying sports cars in Singapore is relatively not a very good idea. All the traffic lights, jams TPs and ROVs, not to mention speed check cameras etc... But again, driving fast is not the only way to feel the power of the car. Speed is not = power. Nowadays, ppl seldom play high end. Most of my friends indulging in driving performance cars concentrated more on the low -mid end. I don't really know much, but I had once heard that it would be better for tracks bah. Hmm, perhaps Diva will be able to shed more light on this, since ur hubby often go tracking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeny 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 I had not really gotten too fast with it. Still in 'running in' mode. -.-" Anyway, with my bf in the car, I got to lighten my foot on the pedal. I do agreed that buying sports cars in Singapore is relatively not a very good idea. All the traffic lights, jams TPs and ROVs, not to mention speed check cameras etc... But again, driving fast is not the only way to feel the power of the car. Speed is not = power. Nowadays, ppl seldom play high end. Most of my friends indulging in driving performance cars concentrated more on the low -mid end. I don't really know much, but I had once heard that it would be better for tracks bah. Hmm, perhaps Diva will be able to shed more light on this, since ur hubby often go tracking. you jsut got the car ? SGY series ? when you say Running in mode you are refering to 1st 1Km or 5Km or 10Km ? yes..alot of pple say speed is not everything, it is the modification they involved in making the low end car fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katvolution 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 you jsut got the car ? SGY series ? when you say Running in mode you are refering to 1st 1Km or 5Km or 10Km ? yes..alot of pple say speed is not everything, it is the modification they involved in making the low end car fun Hi Zeny, very fast leh ur reply.. The car is only about 2 months old. We got it in mid August mah. Waited real long for it. But the wait is really worth it. Currently, we only 'run' 2000+ nia leh.. Done the 1st servicing at 1000, and the next servicing is at 5000.. It's better to wait till it hit 5000 before we slam on the pedal. Btw the way, our number plate starts with SGW. We signed the sales agreement in March and was promised delivery in July. But dragged for about 2 weeks. We bidded for our number plate in June, that's why it's not SGX or SGY. And you are right about the speed thingy. It's not high speed that makes us 'wet', it's the pick up of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zeny 0 Report post Posted October 20, 2007 Hi Zeny, very fast leh ur reply.. The car is only about 2 months old. We got it in mid August mah. Waited real long for it. But the wait is really worth it. Currently, we only 'run' 2000+ nia leh.. Done the 1st servicing at 1000, and the next servicing is at 5000.. It's better to wait till it hit 5000 before we slam on the pedal. Btw the way, our number plate starts with SGW. We signed the sales agreement in March and was promised delivery in July. But dragged for about 2 weeks. We bidded for our number plate in June, that's why it's not SGX or SGY. And you are right about the speed thingy. It's not high speed that makes us 'wet', it's the pick up of it. i'm 24/7 online one , of course fast i see i see 2000++ and you still not consider run-in i thought after 1000 can start to slam how come have to wait so long to get the car Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
