Guy's
After talks between Gerry at NWS HiFi, Adrian at Car Accessory Installs, and myself, it has been decided to try and get the tassie spl scene up and running.
The initial plan is to commence holding competitions in conjunction with the tasasca events, but to run the spl as a dedicated event.
(The next Tasasca event is scheduled for the 6th of April at Burnie).
Adrian has kindly agreed to allow his pcrta to be set up at the Tasasca events, and this machine will be used only for running the spl side of the competition. This rta is fitted with a 170db mic and reads within a couple tenths of a db when compared to the autobarn meters, so it is quite accurate.

The rta is fitted with only one mic so we wont be able to do head to head drag racing, but we will be able to que the cars and do one after the other throughout the day, so you will be able to get plenty of runs in.
Details for things such as trophies,prizes, the entry fee, etc etc have yet to be finalised, and will be posted soon.

To get things up and running there will be three classes for spl competition. This will hopefully spread the cars somewhat evenly, but allow people to compete on a reasonably level playing field.

Tas A...2 X 10" or 1 X 12"

Tas B...3 X 10", 2 X 12" or 1 X 15"

Tas C...More than 1 X 15"

We will use a simple set of rules to run the spl events and these will get posted on the tasasca site soon, but if you would like a copy now, please drop me an email and I'll send you one.
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Options, such as running regular spl only competitions in the Launceston area are being looked at and these events will be planned WELL in advance and advertised on the CAA and TASASCA websites.

cheers bluedog

ps. I talked to Rod at Launy Autobarn today, there is still no date for their competition at the moment.

[ February 08, 2003, 11:54: Message edited by: bluedog ]

sounds excellent mate, wouldnt mind a set of those rules. I thought the next tasasca comp was on april 6th not march 6th??? Would all the launy fellas wanna meet and cruise up to the event in style? anyone know if burnie has a dominoes??? pizza is a must have for all comps...
Cheers

when you get this up and running i would like to here to score's that you guy's are getting down there ?

whoops,
Big Fella you are correct the tasasca comp at Burnie IS on the 6th of April. I fixed up the post.
The rules are a word doc, so email me your address and I'll forward it to you.
It will be on the tasasca site soon.

cheers bluedog

Cool. 6th of April should give me enough time to build a new sub box. Should be quite loud

Ian
I have emailed you the rules.
Hope to see you in Burnie.

bluedog

big fella
you have your email address blocked so I cant send you the rules.
Ricoh Technician eh ? I'm wondering if I've met you down on the Wyuna doing our photocopier ???

cheers bluedog

Yes Burnie has Dominos.....Pizza Hut too if you're keen

Dominos is opposite Maccas, Maccas is opposite a pub...who could ask for anything more!

With Pizza, Maccas and a pup we should cruise up the day before and have a night out before the comp. Anyone interested?

yeah I'm up for this event, sounds like a strict Northern event!

Maybe we need to work harder for an event down in Hobart!!

How many Hobart entrants do you need to hold a comp down in Hobart for it to be worth while "Bluedog"???

And I know we have to crawl before we can walk but why aren't we adopting the same rules as the rest of the country???

Is there more to the classes' than just woofer size?

[ February 09, 2003, 21:07: Message edited by: Earthquake ]

Cool im up for a cruise the night before to Burnie (if im not playing soccer) hopefully i might have a sub and be able to compete by then.

Jarrod

Earthquake,
Where the hell does it say anywhere that it is a "strict northern" event ?????????
Hopefully there will be heaps of cars from all over the state.

And I know we have to crawl before we can walk but why aren't we adopting the same rules as the rest of the country???

Wellllll, thats because there are no set rules throughout aussie at the moment.
Vic, Qld, Tas, Autobarn, db drag, have a look around there are heaps of different rules going.
Anyway these are a basic set of rules to get the show on the road, and we can always change them later if needed.

Is there more to the classes' than just woofer size?

No, tassie only has a fairly small spl vehicle population at the moment, if we go dividing what we have into too many classes we have the problem of not enough competitors in each class, and also there is a bigger expense for trophy/prizes.
Autobarn started out with just two classes !

Rules governing things like woofer walls, more/bigger batteries, highoutput alternators etc etc get quite complex.
So whatever class you want to compete in, if your serious and want to win, you do what it takes.

As for a Hobart competition, yep there will definately be one planned for the future, BUT we need to walk before we run.
Competitor support is the key, we need everyone to get the word around and have as many entries as possible.

bluedog

I'll be there competing and I'll be in Tas A. I'll be building my car to Street A specs though so I can compete in mainland comps and mot have to change my set up for those comps. While the Tas classes are good may I suggest that consideration be given to using the CAAdB classes when they are finalised. I realise that we probably won't have enough cars to fill all classes but we could perhaps combine some of the classes. Just something to consider for the future.

Thanks bluedog for the effort you are going to organising this

okay, If you need southern support to boost entry's I'll be happy to asist and try to make a SPL scene in Tasmania in gerneral.

As you will know one class will be heavily populated, the Tas A class will have the majority of entrants due to the combintion of woofer sizes presented in your post, I think if we have a smilar turnout like the USA day I think we should run more than 3 classes for 36+ cars.

The good thing abou SPL, younger ppl starting out wont be daunted about all the installation and presentation qualities that makes SQ such a difficult event to start in. PPL can enjoy and have fun regardless of what quality your installation is like!

three cheers for "Bluedog" for getting the ball rolling

Bluedog: there you go dude, my email is unblocked, sorry, didnt realise it was blocked. Only been working at Ricoh for bout 5 weeks mate but somewhere down the track i reckon.

This comp is set to rock, has it been big in the past or just a little gathering???

plz e-mail rules to damonj@our.net.au

earthquake, big fella
I've emailed you the rules, let me know if they dont come through ok.

cheers bluedog
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Oh yeah big fella,
the competition at Burnie is being run in conjunction with a car show. Last year was the first time and there were heaps of people there. The site where it is held is excellent, grassy and large. It should be even bigger this year.
c-ya there

Dude me and Big Fella are the Domino's kings
we don't even have to say what we want when we walk in there and more
they just say the usual!!
don't touch that pizza hut **** (no offence to anyone i used to work there now i work at domino's)
Im up for the cruise dunno if i will still have a sub anymore though cos the guy that is buying it off me might actually finish paying it off.
if thats the case i dunno what ill be doing