Shit Box Rally

[jastra]

Anyone doing this, this year? Anyone interested in next years?
http://www.shitboxrally.com.au/

[gmonkey]

pretty much exact same as the telethon one we run over here... im planning on maybe entering the telethon one in next couple of years.. car has to be 25+ years old, and my first car (Laser TX3 1987-88) will be soon :) obviously a non turbo crap box one ahhaha would be fun

[xplosv57]

$1000 including reg and rwc........ dunno about that.

I'd enter the excel but they auction the cars off afterwards and i kinda need it to get around!!!

[guy 27]

$1000 including reg and rwc........ dunno about that.

easy enough in qld as you can just do a 6month rego and rwc's can be had for $50 up here (can probably get it free if you promote their bussiness on the car)

so many cars parked on peoples properties here with for sale signs priced under 1k.

actually looks quite interesting. Might look into it a bit further.


Steve: Would we be able to get Brotek to sponsor? zip ties and gaffa would be enough.

[glider]

I'm Interested in being a part of team brotek ;)

[guy 27]

I'm Interested in being a part of team brotek ;)

how interested?
next year?

I may have just organised a car. (got 2 options first is a 91 toyota sera 2nd a mid 90's daewoo 1.5i)
looking through the rules we may be better off using the daewoo due to value (and we could also opelise it ;) ) although we did buy the toyota as a fully flooded car for a bottle of whiskey.

repairs needed:
Daewoo. brake pads, radiator, front hub, service (less than $200 all up)
Toyota: put it back together (interior has been stripped out and washed), go over electrical system, service (under $100)

custom paint job for both car (how ever much spray paint we need)

I'll look into it a bit more but i am keen.

[glider]

Heh we'll talk more about it next oa event

[poita]

I can hit up the forum sponsors and see what they say if you guys are serious about it

[guy 27]

I can hit up the forum sponsors and see what they say if you guys are serious about it

I am serious. I just want to look into it a bit further to make sure I can 100% get a car for it and also what costs are involved.

Would be an awesome trip no doubt.

[xplosv57]

Definetely showing interest and in donating the excel to the cause, can always get another one!!

[guy 27]

i've secured the daewoo.

[gmonkey]

GSLrallysport sponsor with a new set of QFM pads and DBA rotors ;) or atleast wholesale price haha

[poita]

i've secured the daewoo.

want any parts? i have a heap of calibra bits that will go onto it :lol:


GSLrallysport sponsor with a new set of QFM pads and DBA rotors ;) or atleast wholesale price haha

are you his new spokes person? lol

[xplosv57]

want any parts? i have a heap of calibra bits that will go onto it :lol:


Needs to do a couple of thousand kilometres, so i wouldn't suggest fitting Calibra parts to it =P

Also GSL can happily sponsor the Excel and supply some rally parts for it!!

Maybe we can have a QLD team and VIC team.....

[poita]

has anyone actually asked greg or are we just making his mind up for him?


screw you steve :p will be faster than your astra when it gets back, and handles better :p

[xplosv57]

screw you steve :p will be faster than your astra when it gets back, and handles better :p

Is this some sort of challenge?? Im up for it!!!

[poita]

Is this some sort of challenge?? Im up for it!!!

sure is mofo bitch

[guy 27]

Needs to do a couple of thousand kilometres, so i wouldn't suggest fitting Calibra parts to it =P

Also GSL can happily sponsor the Excel and supply some rally parts for it!!

Maybe we can have a QLD team and VIC team.....

:rofl:

I've registered interest for next year on their website.
If the start is anywhere on the east coast i'm in 100%. if its anywhere else I'm 99% in.

[glider]

3000km in a shitbox... sounds like its gonna be a fun week :lol:


just had a look at the teams for this year... these guys should win on name alone

Ted danson with wolves
http://www.shitboxrally.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/TED-WOLVES.jpg

[dglewis80]

:lol: I was looking through the team listing and thought that was awesome!

[jastra]

any WA guys interested???

[gmonkey]

always interested in cheap, shit cars for rallying :P

[Shay]

of course i am keen, where and when is the hard part...

[guy 27]

has not been confirmed but rumored to be


Melbourne to Cairns via SA

[gmonkey]

sooo keen if that is the route

[glider]

has not been confirmed but rumored to be

that would be more than 3000km surely?

[guy 27]

that would be more than 3000km surely?

looks like it would be about 3500km max.

[guy 27]

The rumor is true. Melbourne to cairns via sa and nsw.
Dates: 14th to 21st April

Car is arranged. Just needs a radiator, tyres and rego.

[glider]

*attending*

[scaifeys2.2mk4]

hmmm

friend has a shitbox...

[guy 27]

*attending*

awesome. will look into the info on it later on this month. i think we need to pay a $250 registration fee. We have until the rally itself to raise the $4k (so $2k each) minimum. Once they release all the info on their website we will see if there are any changes.

We also need to budget for ourselves for accom (will probably be tent most of the time), food and a way to get back from cairns (anyone want to pick us up? :p) etc. If its like the one this year then they give us $500 towards fuel.

So i'd say if we budget $1k max for expenses we will be right. I'll be driving the car down to melb a few weeks before.

[poita]

I'm sure our forum sponsors can help out, and Dim Sim has a vinyl cutter (still I think) to cover the car in advertising ;)

[scaifeys2.2mk4]

my friend seems keen, but

there is the subject of auctioning off the car.
i understand if we buy a car with the 1g, but what if i am already in possesion of a shitbox

[guy 27]

he can sell it to you for that amount then you have to speak to the event organiser and arrange a buy back. they actually give you money for the car (up to 1k) from the money you raise.

i'd say email them and find out the details to be 100% sure about it.

[simmy]

I'm sure our forum sponsors can help out, and Dim Sim has a vinyl cutter (still I think) to cover the car in advertising ;)

Bens dad does yeah :)
Will think strongly about attending.. Would really love to do it!
Only thing is we have a cruise to go on in march.

[scaifeys2.2mk4]

he can sell it to you for that amount then you have to speak to the event organiser and arrange a buy back. they actually give you money for the car (up to 1k) from the money you raise.

i'd say email them and find out the details to be 100% sure about it.
so in essence i could buy it for 1dolla then buy it back for an agreed upon price

[scaifeys2.2mk4]

*attending so far*
1.6 pulsar ftw

[dglewis80]

Would love to do this, just can't see me having the time or coin....

Unless we make it a work thing Rory? A "team building" exercise?

[2002_XC]

Would love to do this, just can't see me having the time or coin....

Unless we make it a work thing Rory? A "team building" exercise?

We have a calibra you could use :ihih:

[adam_92]

Only one problem Kylie. The car actually has to drive to cairns not be towed to cairns

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[guy 27]

http://www.shitboxrally.com.au/shitbox-rally-2012/

[2002_XC]

Only one problem Kylie. The car actually has to drive to cairns not be towed to cairns

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:rofl1: I forgot about that

[guy 27]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/012a25e5-8917-5476.jpg

[gmonkey]

IF im still working at woolies.. i know chances are might be able to get my store to be a sponsor :p at moment they are looking for ways to fundraise to support some charity for kids with cancer and this goes to cancer council.. maybe just maybe. Then ya could have Margaret Fulton's face on the bonnet

[Bloodnok]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/012a25e5-8917-5476.jpg

Now just have to make it look more like:

http://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2009/08/25/09/45/1992_opel_kadett-pic-17977.jpeg

[poita]

or like this?

http://www.opelaus.com/forums/showthread.php?16266-Opel-Kadett-GSi-Group-A-Rally-Replica&highlight=ant0ny

http://www.thor.pointclark.net/Dirtsprint_08.jpg

[Bloodnok]

or like this?

That might require a little more budget than the shitbox rally allows...

[guy 27]

Team hOPELess has pre-registered

[poita]

*like*

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[gmonkey]

That might require a little more budget than the shitbox rally allows...


left over sample pots and a roller.. or 3 spray cans and some tape... then a bonnet scoop from ebay converted to be a roof scoop, then cut up some of those plastic storage box lids = mudflaps

[Bloodnok]

left over sample pots and a roller.. or 3 spray cans and some tape... then a bonnet scoop from ebay converted to be a roof scoop, then cut up some of those plastic storage box lids = mudflaps

Depends how accurate you want it.

That wouldn't address such issues as the grille, bumper and wheels being quite different - nor any difference in appearance due to different internals, e.g. suspension. That's still not paying any attention to the marked difference in performance either, which would make a "replica" painted up like that very much a sheep in wolf's clothing ;)

[poita]

Its a shitbox rally, don't want it too accurate :lol:

Wouldnt be a shitbox then

[Bloodnok]

Its a shitbox rally, don't want it too accurate :lol:

Wouldnt be a shitbox then

LOL, true :)

So, painted plastic circles to replicate the appearance of the wheels then?

[guy 27]

car is going to be plastered with sponsorship stickers so not going for any major paint scheme. It will have opel badges on it though. front grill one will probably just be zip tied. Brotek is one of the major sponsors.

[guy 27]

Shitbox Rally
Just letting you all know that we will be offering places in the rally within a couple of days. We have been swamped with applications so have been busily going through the codes etc and putting the numbers together. Hang in there - we will be in contact with everyone soon.

[Dahlia]

So, painted plastic circles to replicate the appearance of the wheels then?
hahahahahaha

[glider]

stuff

did you put in an application?

[guy 27]

did you put in an application?

yep within minutes of it being available and your name is on it too.

[guy 27]

Good evening,

Firstly, thank you again for your interest and support in Shitbox Rally, we really appreciate it – it means a lot to us and the Cancer Council.

The rally became oversubscribed very quickly after opening the registration. At this stage we have taken on a little over 150 teams and if you have not already heard from us your team’s registration has not been accepted at this time. It is my aim to get everyone on the rally that wants to be a part of it, so what I am working on now is seeing how I can increase the numbers further, but I am limited to the logistics of the very small townships that we visit. I am working on this at the moment. In addition to that we always have a number of teams that drop out and over the course of the year I contact the next teams on the list to offer places to them, so this is not a final no. The bad news is that we will not be able to get everyone into the rally no matter how much I squeeze, but for those that do not get a place this year your code will be valid for 2013 and as you will have a code from this year your chances of getting a place increase massively.

So, that is the update. Your team is on the waitlist and I really hope that I will be offering a full position to you soon. If it doesn’t end up happening for 2012 I will certainly be offering you a position in future rallies.

Thanks and best regards,

heres to hoping we still get in.

[guy 27]

The dates for the rally are the 4th – 10th May 2013 and if you don’t already know the route it is Adelaide to Fremantle via Uluru

[adam_92]

So you guys will be in Adelaide 3/4th?? Would be good to have a minimeet/dinner

[guy 27]

entries are not even open yet. need to get a spot first before anything.

[glider]

so we have to drive tow to Adelaide, then torch the car? and fly back to Adelaide drive back to Adelaide

[guy 27]

the car would make the drive to Adelaide, should make it to freo. getting back is the issue.

@opelmarketingpersonwhowritesthecheques

we need a nice size donation. :D

[glider]

not a bad idea, try and get them onboard with it re-badged

[Shay]

Ditch the car here and fly back. Id be really surprised if it makes it from Uluru to Freo, thats a tough drive, and not a lot of Tarmac

[glider]

hmm, whats the go if the car dies en route guy? do WE have to pay to tow it somewhere or what

[guy 27]

Hitchin a lift with another team to the end. The organisers of the event deal with the car if it can't be revived. It's their car not ours as soon as the event begins.

[guy 27]

Thank you for your interest and support in Shitbox Rally.

We will confirm if your position has been accepted within 2 weeks. At that point if your registration is successful we will provide you with all the necessary information for the rally and to start your fundraising campaign!

Stay calm, you don’t need to do anything... We have all of your details and will be in touch soon!


Regards,

The Shitbox Rally Team



fingers crossed again. :)
btw glider. I put your name down as 2nd driver.

[glider]

sounds like a plan :D

might be able to get work to sponsor us a bit... or maybe even Visy....

[guy 27]

sounds like a plan :D

might be able to get work to sponsor us a bit... or maybe even Visy....

between us i'm sure we will easily be able to get a few companies to pitch in. will raise the 4k easy. :D

[guy 27]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MqYnO6CMU0Q/Td6EzV1pfQI/AAAAAAAAARo/KHl19seeteg/s1600/Good+News+2.jpg


So, without further delay I am very pleased to be able to let you know that your teams’ position has been accepted.

:woohoo1:

[poita]

wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[guy 27]

for those wondering the team name its: Team hOPELess

Once i've paid the registration fee we will have a donation page setup. I'd really like to see you all get behind this great fundraising event.

[guy 27]

http://tapatalk.com/mu/012a25e5-8917-5476.jpg

this is the car we will be using. hasn't moved since taking this photo :lol:

[hazrd]

Good news indeed :D

[glider]

Gonna be epic. Will pop over later to have a chat about it guy.

[Vectracious]

congrats boys :D

[dglewis80]

Nice work!

[guy 27]

registration paid. This now confirms our entrance into the next shitbox rally.

we will have a page setup soon in which donations can be made.

We need to raise a minimum of $4000 so i'd like to see as many of you as possible get behind this. If you have a business that can donate we will happily put a sticker on the car as a sign of appreciation.

[imtfbundy]

That would be great to go on :)