WTAC Count Down

With the 2013 WTAC only 3 weeks away the smell of Time Attack is in the air, countless hours are being spent around the country doing final prep and testing on the cars in preparation for the biggest Time Attack event on the motorsport calendar. The bench mark was set last your with Nemo setting a blistering pace. This year things are heating up with everyone in the hunt to close the gap and take the Title. 2013 will see more international entries than ever before. make your way to SMP on October 18th and 19th to catch the action.
http://www.worldtimeattack.com/

NSW Time Attack Wrap Up

The inaugural NSW Time attack was run at Wakefield Park on Saturday & Sunday. For those who braved the freezing cold, were certainly not disappointed. The action was exciting both on and off the track with pit lane a buzz all weekend with team strategies and teams busily repairing cars between sessions, to the insanely fast times set, on a circuit that was extremely cold and wet at times. The 3 classes running were all very tight with. At the end of the of the weekend Rick Bates Took Pro Class and outright honours in the Go Pro Evo X with a blistering time of 0:59.9790. It did not come easy for Rick as he was entangled in a neck and neck battle all weekend with our very own Jason hart in the Ultimate Tunes GC8, Jason held top honours until lunch time on Sunday with a time of 1:00.188
With a head gasket issue discovered on Sunday morning the team did a temporary repair allowing Jason to squeeze one more hot lap, and was going to be blistering fats one when disaster struck and the Dry sump drive sheared off causing oil pressure to drop. Nick Kalis finished 3rd in Pro class with a 1:02.2690. Open class was also hotly contested with Benny Tran taking honours in the BYP Racing Honda Integra with a seriously fast 1:00.490, which also put him 3rd outright and fastest FWD. 2nd in Open class was Jason Wright in the Autotech Engineering Hulk STi with a very respectable 1:01.633.Finishing up the top 3 in Open was John Boston in the Southern Motor Works Lotus Exige. Kyle Dodman had a run in the Ultimate Tunes Evo, after his original entry did not make it and he ran quite a respectable time of a 1:07.339. The Club sprint class was also very hotly contested with some seriously fast time for street cars. Leading club sprint class which was also the biggest class, was IS Motor Racing's Daniel Farquhar in his evo with very fast 1:03.6750on street tyres. Following closely was Jason Naidoo in the Xtreme motorsports Evo with a 1:03.7850. filing in 3rd place for Clubsprint was Darren Morice in the RTR Evo X with a time of 1:04.6920. Finishing in 7th place was Troy Paterson in the Prospeed racing MY12 STi with a 1:08.1420. Overall it was a very exciting weekend and a sign of things to look forward to when WTAC arrives.

Time Attack Count Down

NSW Time Attack is only a few days away now, and we are amongst many teams doing final preparation before the event. The two event kicks of this Saturday at Wakefield Park. The build up is really picked up the pace with quite a few cars to break the 60 second barrier if the weather holds out. If you to feed your Time Attack addiction head out to Wakefield This weekend.

WTAC EOI Open

2013 has brought alot of changes to World Time Attack. Firstly entry is no longer first in best dressed, You must now submit and EOI, and then entrants will be picked by a panel of judges.
The aim of this is to bring the best drivesr and teams to each catagory, and some of the most exciting on track entertainement. This year aslo brings some extensive rule changes, new classes, and a control tyre for each class, all in the hope to level out the playing feild a little more. For more details follow the link. http://www.worldtimeattack.com/index.php/expressions-of-interest-for-wtac-2013-are-now-open/

September Trackday

It has been a long time coming but we have decided to organise another track/driver traning day. We will be holding the event at Wakefield Park in september, we will be confirming the date next week. The day will be run in similar format to our past trackdays. If your would like to join us on the day please contact us on 62811821, or send us email at info@ultimatetunes.com.au.

NSW Time Attack

2013 is an exciting year for all Time Attack enthusiasts, with the NSW Time Attack at Wakefield Park Goulburn on the 23rd of June. The event will attract some of the best time attack cars from all around the country. With wakefield park a well used test ground for many of the well known time attack teams, come the 23rd of June things will really heat up. Make sure you keep the 23rd free, because you wont want to miss out.

Ultimate Evo Build

2013 has brought a new era for Ultimate Tunes. Early this year we built an Evo race car, which we are currently using this year as R&D so that we are ready FY the 2014 Production Touring Car championship.
It is a 2004 Evo, which by next year will be upto Evo 9 RS specs.
Handling is taken care of a set of whiteline 24mm adjustable swaybars, Whiteline roll centre kit, Coilovers are a set of Cusco Zero 3X items. Driveline is primarily RS, With Evo 9 RS Transmission, and Rear Diff.
The power plant is currently a 2.3L, with an evo 8 turbo. for next year we will be running a 2.0 to meet production car rules. So far the package has been very liable, and progressively getting faster in preparation of the Winton 300 in November.

Product Review - WRX Pro Plug-in

 





In recent months Haltech has expanded there pro plug-in range to suit 01 -05 WRX, for those who have experienced the pro plug in in other models in the past, know what a great item it is. If you are in the market for an ecu for your WRX/STi, you cant look past Haltechs Pro Plug-in.
Below are in depth details of the product and its features.

High Performance Fuel and ignition ECU for Subaru Impreza WRX and STi is a direct plug and play replacement of the OEM ECU, no rewiring necessary . This fully programmable ECU interfaces directly with all the standard Subaru sensors and on board computer systems taking control of all the essential engine management tasks such as fuel delivery, ignition timing, boost levels, camshaft positioning and correction maps.

Features:
• Supports Sequential Injection (peak and hold) and Direct Fire Ignition 
• Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 compatible software 
• Real time programming, instant hesitation free adjustment while engine is running 
• Fully user definable 32 x 32 mapping 
• Tuning via Volumetric Efficiency (VE), Injection time or Lambda Correction (MAF) 
• Diagnostic Trouble Code Storing & Check Engine Light Control (Access through laptop only) 
• Selectable onboard internal MAP sensor rated to 150kPa (up to 1.5 Bar or 22psi boost) 
• Wideband “auto tuning” using user definable target AFR table 
• USB and CAN Communication Port 

Factory Outputs:
• 4 x Fuel Injector outputs
• 4 x Ignition outputs
• AVCS – Active Valve Control System 
• Boost Control Tumble Generator Valve (fixed open)
• Idle Control 
• Thermo Fan Check Engine Light Fuel Pump 
• Tacho A/C Clutch Relay 

Factory Inputs:
• MAF sensor
• Throttle Position Sensor
• Knock Detection Sensor 
• Rear Oxygen sensor
• Coolant Temperature sensor
• Vehicle Speed Sensor 

Expansion I/O*:
• 4 x Analogue Voltage Inputs
• 1 x Digital Input
• 4 x Digital Outputs 
*Optional auxiliary harness required to be purchased Haltech Part # HT040003

Configurable for:
• Aux Rev Limiter
• Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors
• Air Temperature Switch 
• Flat Shift Fuel Temperature Sensors
• Aux Fuel Pump 
• NOS Enable Oil Temperature Sensors
• Boost Control 
• Fuel Pressure Sensor
• Diff Temperature Sensor
• Battery Light 
• External Map Sensor (Up to 5 Bar)
• Gearbox Temperature Sensor
• Generic Duty Output 
• Oil Pressure Sensor
• Generic Temperature Sensors
• Nitrous Activation Switch 
• Wideband O2 Sensors
• Discrete ON/OFF Switches
• Flex Fuel Sensor 

Want more channels? Up to 36 more I/O channels are available using the optional Haltech I/O 12 and TCA 2/4 CAN Devices!

Functions:
• Closed Loop O2 Control
• Knock Control
• Long Term Fuel Trim
• Rev Limiter
• Closed & Open Loop Boost Control
• Gear Setup Nitrous Activation Output
• Over Boost 
• Fuel Composition (E85/Flex Fuel)
• Speed Limiter
• Antilag Launch
• Decel Cut 

Power Requirements:
Source: 8.6 to 16.5 Volts DC
Consumption: 530mA @ 12Volts DC

Applications:
• Subaru WRX MY01-05 JDM,USDM,ADM
• Subaru WRX STI MY01-05 JDM, ADM
• Engine Codes: EJ20 
• Transmission: Manual only (Automatic not supported) 

Wake 300 Recap

As most are aware we built an evo track car early in the year with intention to take on events such as the Wakefield 300, and production touring cars and much more. The Wakefield 300 was our debut event with the evo. The car was completed the Friday of  the 300 weekend. On Friday practise the car gave some good signs that it would be a good package. On Saturday the car continued to improve, and in the rain it was one of the faster cars out there, and in finally we qualified 15th for the race. Finally Race day came and we got off to a good start with Pedro taking the first stint, and the car looked very strong, with a couple of safety cars and plenty of on track action we managed to climb to 5th place while still on the lead lap. We pitted on lap 68 and still on the lead lap, unfortunately things to a turn, and the pit stop was quite a long one. We finally got back out after losing 8 laps and being knocked back to 25th, Jason took over the reigns, and did an exceptional job. He climbed back to 12th place while doing his best to conserve fuel as we were running on empty by the time he got the chequered flag. All in all it was an exciting race and a great experience.

Speedweek Sunday

This sunday the Wakefield 300 will be televised on SBS. It was a great event to be part, of and we are looking forward to next years event. Keep and Eye out for our green evo as the Wakefield 300 was our first event.
Check your local guides for details.

75 Build

One of our long term builds has been our 75 Rx3/808 wagon.

It has a 12A Bridgeport, with a TO4Z, Power is transferred through a S5 Rx7 gearbox, and ford diff . Controlling the power plant is a Haltech's catalogue with a PS1000, Boost Solenoid, Exhaust temp sensors, Racepak Dash and much more. Holding this 500+hp wagon on the ground is some 18by 9.5 Koya rims wrapped in some Toyo R888. Slowing the beast down are a set of Brembo's off an Evo 8. In the next couple of weeks the exhaust and fuel system will be finished and then to the dyno with some E85. Stay tuned for updates.

Way To Long

It has been way to long since updates in the World of Ultimate Tunes. To bring you upto speed, over the past few months we have built a new evo race car, which we are currently using this year for testing and development so us to run the 2014 Production Touring Car Championship. Our Subaru has had its first shakedown at wakefield with a 1.008 which is a new PB, as possibly the fastest that a Subaru has been around there. With so much coming up In the next few months we will keep you regularly updated, including detailed build info on our evo, progress in our Subaru on the road the WTAC, and much more.

Final Trackday Count Down

Our final trackday for 2012 will be held on the 21st of november at Wakefield Park. The day will have a combination of timed and untimed sessions, and will be approximately 10minutes long. We will have professional drivers attending the day offering up time, to help anyone who would like to improve their driving skills. Groups will be seperated by skill levels, with a max of eight cars per group. We have limited spots available for the day. If you would like to join us on the 21st, please contact us at info@ultimatetunes.com.au, or on 62811821.

WTAC Counting Down

With only 18 days to go till the 2012 WTAC, with international teams in transport, and all the Aussie teams putting non stop hours into preparation and testing, there is a buzz of excitment in the Air. Each day the true fans are scouring the net looking for updates, teams are looking for info on components. The days our counting down for the hope of one perfect lap to take home the title. bring on WTAC!

Trackday Wrap Up

On the 18th we headed out to Wakefeild Park with a few customers, and to our delight we found some great weather. With everyone enjoying the sun, many set new pbs, helping to set a great atmosphere. We had slightly smaller number than usual, but that gave everyone that came at more track time than they could have imagined. Thanks to everyone that came out and supported the day, and hanks to Steve Glenny who gave up his time to come and offer driver training. Hope to see you all at our next trackday on the 21st of November.

Trackday Almost Here

We are only a week away for our trackday at wakefeild park. event kick off is at 9:00am. and we still have a few spots available. Bernie Webb, and Steve Glenny will be joining us on the day offering pointers, with driving and car setup. As always the day will be a great opportunity to have some fun, and improve your driving skills. If you would like to join us on the 18th please contact us on 62811821, or email to info@ultimatetunes.com.au

WTAC Closing In

Excitment is starting to build for the 2012 WTAC, and thins are getting real, as we see the international teams already in transport, and many Australian teams hitting tracks all over the coutry trying to get every little bit of testing in. This year is playing host to the biggest Pro Class field ever, and with the most international teams yet, there is something for everyone. Whos year will it be? Is Japan going to take the trophy home again, or will the US get revenge? can England Shock the world? Will the Aussies final lay claim to crown. Only Time will tell. Bring on WTAC

Trackday locked In

It has been one busy year, but we have locked in our first trackday for the 18th of July at Wakefield Park.
We are happy to confirm that both Steve Glenny and Bernie webb will be attending the day, offering there experience in driver training. The sessions will be rotated between timed and non timed sessions giving everyone the oportunity to have driver traning and get as many as possible timed laps in. Groups will be broken down to 6 -  8 cars and allowing plenty of room on the track and also, overtaking opertunities.

If you would like to join us on the 18th of July, please forward your EOI to info@ultimatetunes.com.au

Bullet HD

We Are now able to supply you with the Bullet HD, It is available in 3 models the HD 2 Lite, HD 2, and the HD Pro 2. Theses are a high quality HD camcorder. they can be used in many applications, and are also waterproof. they also have range of accesories, and versitile in mountins. For more information check out the following link: http://www.bullet-hd.com.au/index.php.
To place order contact us at info@ultimatetunes.com.au

New goodies for the Ultimate Tunes WRX

Jason Harts WRX this week has seen a box load of new goodies.
These include the Cosworth dry sump, Low mount GT 37/88, Hyperflow intercooler, Turbosmart raceport BOV and Turbosmart 45mm Hypergate. In house custom made exhaust manifold, and exhaust system.

Tuning will be done next week, intime for the next test date in 2 weeks. All is on track for a new PB at Wakefield Park