Nav System...

Rusty Nutz · Forum Junkie

Nav System...

heyu · Rehab Dropout...

I don't think a nav system will help you, unless you are already lost. It is a lot easier to get the trip meter reading right & then you won't have to read two instruments. Laurence call in to my place & I will show you last years stuff And how it all works.
Or ask your father, its the same setup as the Australian Safari,in fact it is a practice go for these cars and a time to teach new Navs the intricacies of of the job.
I have a Simple Semple trip meter in mine & after last year, Jeff Thomas & Peter Calvert now are running the same. Last year they ran a backup as well, but still had a small drama!
Its good fun.

-- Edited by heyu on Wednesday 27th of January 2010 09:53:33 AM

Rusty Nutz · Forum Junkie

Thank Ian,

Will do.

We have pulled out the old halldar (if thats how its spelt. haha.) that dad used in the saffari and we were thinking of using that, but heard a few people talk about using a GPS system instead of the old mechanical setup.
But if it works its good.

Trekka273 · sponsor

Rusty Nutz wrote:

Thank Ian,

Will do.

We have pulled out the old halldar (if thats how its spelt. haha.) that dad used in the saffari and we were thinking of using that, but heard a few people talk about using a GPS system instead of the old mechanical setup.
But if it works its good.

The older Halda (not sure on spellign either ) units are worth quite a bit of money to sell....

Friz · In rehab

A halda will do the job, you might have to adjust it with cogs. I have close to a full set if you need some support.
I run a Terratrip meter in my buggy. It does the same as a halda but the adjustments are electronic (no need for cogs) there are a number of different brands for this equipment and they all do much the same job.
I have attached a copy of the Condo 750 supp Reg if anyone is interested

Danny Brown · Forum Junkie

We have been using Terratrip 303 plus and had only minor dramas with probes every now and then, its my understanding that the use of GPS both for the safari and cross county events is not allowed.

Rusty Nutz · Forum Junkie

Thanks Very Much Guys,

Thats very helpful info. And thanks for the Sup Regs Friz.
We re trying to organise our selves. So we will see how we go.

heyu · Rehab Dropout...

here is a pic of mine dressed with mudflaps & blinkers

Rusty Nutz · Forum Junkie

Wanted to say thanks again.

We have been looking at mouting the Halda Twinaster and using it. And we have started the stock pile of bits to start putting on the buggy.
The most complicated thing we have to tackle is mounting the mechanical drive for the Halda. But we got a few ideas.

So hopefully if we pull our finger out we ll be able to make it.

But wanted to ask what the best way to go about getting the Unregisted vehicle permit is?

Thanks again,
LSC

Friz · In rehab

To get unregistered vehicle permit is sort of easy. You can go to a NSW Motor Registry, (up to 28 days before you need the permit) and fill out the required forms. The big problem will be if you get someone from the RTA that has not done this before, as their computer does not accept details until they put in the right info, they found that they could put in "unknown" in a number of areas and this was acceptable. The first time I did it it took about an hour. The RTA officer had to ring head office to get instruction. I have place a copy of the forms you need to fill in from the RTA website below. I have kept a copy of all my paper work from the previous year and this helps. They will like to see a copy of the event supp regs (proves it is a CAMS event) I took my log book as well. The cost including third party insurance was $21 last year. I asked for the permit to cover Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Sunday. It is a good idea to nominate the Friday as you need to drive on public roads to set the Halda.

Beware you need a Cams rally license not an off road license to compete at the Condo 750.

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/publicationsstatisticsforms/downloads/45070190.pdf

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/publicationsstatisticsforms/downloads/45070938.pdf

-- Edited by Friz on Friday 5th of February 2010 03:06:55 PM

Rusty Nutz · Forum Junkie

Thank You Very Much Friz,

Thats Excellent Info. Ill make sure I allow a large amount of time for the RTA just in case, as they are very good at complicating the crap out of things.

Thanks again.
LSC