As the title states. It's been mentioned so heres a thread for Shakespere raceway on the 3rd October :-) I'm going Santapod on the 2nd but providing the car doesn't break I will be at Shakespere on the 3rd. So: 1. Santa20
and me dont know how to put myself on the list .ps im rubish when it comes to computers lol
[quote=smithy;329721]and me dont know how to put myself on the list .ps im rubish when it comes to computers lol[/quote]me to mate lol can someone put me on the list.
Oh go on then you've twisted my arm 1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed
All being well i will come,will give me a bench mark then i know what i need to do for next year. 1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002
I'll be coming, so at least none of you will have to worry about having the slowest times of the day. 1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4
I'll be there, so none of you will have to worry about having the slowest time of the day. 1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4
So your actually running Liam?
[quote=santa20;329758]So your actually running Liam?[/quote] Yep, gonna tie a rope on to the back of yours so i run faster. Hopefully i'll be getting the car on a RR to see how its running, power wise. Then maybe another map before the end of the month.
[quote=LiamT4;329767]Yep, gonna tie a rope on to the back of yours so i run faster. Hopefully i'll be getting the car on a RR to see how its running, power wise. Then maybe another map before the end of the month.[/quote] SantaPod probably allow towing but doubt we would be allowed to do that at Shakespere lol
1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe)
Not going :cry:
your getting married mate you will need all your energy for that night mate not avon.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;329861]Not going :cry:[/quote] Maybe we can arrange for the 16th - 17th at Avon or 24th at SantaPod as well? Other than that, isn't really any other days apart from 30th - 31st but the Rolling Road day is that weekend.
Think I'd get in trouble. There is enough going on in October? Will have to see if I can get special permission.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;329924]Think I'd get in trouble. There is enough going on in October? Will have to see if I can get special permission.[/quote] When your married it's called a "Jail out of free card"
I haven't landed on the community chest yet - need to pick up the card!
[quote=Wobbly Dave;329936]I haven't landed on the community chest yet - need to pick up the card![/quote] Trade the other player for one ;-)
Going to put myself down as a maybe for the time being as not sure if I can afford both meets in the same month and Shakespeare is a good 300 mile round trip so its £60 just to get there and back. 1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe)
Not that I want to polute this thread but how about the 31st October for Shakespere as well as this 3rd October as it will be the last one of the year? As you will be over this way anyway Emlyn you can stay at mine?
[quote=LiamT4;329751]I'll be coming, so at least none of you will have to worry about having the slowest times of the day. 1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4[/quote] err except if i come lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;330117]err except if i come lol[/quote] Well at least we can race each other, see who's the quickest!
[quote=santa20;330101]Not that I want to polute this thread but how about the 31st October for Shakespere as well as this 3rd October as it will be the last one of the year? As you will be over this way anyway Emlyn you can stay at mine?[/quote] Sounds like a great idea! Thanks Richard! I could definately make Shakespeare on the 31st in that case as I believe HLM is 15 miles from you and Shakespeare only 50, big difference cuts 600 miles down to around 400 max not to mension the 3 1/2 hour drive each way! If you do the 31st and thats viable count me in! Means if I save enough money for the remap on the 30th can get that done find the before and after map bhp and find before and after map 1/4 mile times... plus a few beers too :)
Cool, will set up a thrad for that closer to the time as not to confuse
[quote=LiamT4;330127]Well at least we can race each other, see who's the quickest![/quote] If I make it according to what you were saying at santapod mate we should have be able to have a competitive head to head :)
[quote=santa20;330147]Cool, will set up a thrad for that closer to the time as not to confuse[/quote] Nice one santa thanks.
[quote=V70ETS;330151]If I make it according to what you were saying at santapod mate we should have be able to have a competitive head to head :)[/quote] I ran a 15.19 at avon. But i'll keep saying it, it was very hot there and i think everyone who ran would have gone a tenth or two quicker. Possibly.
[quote=LiamT4;330229]I ran a 15.19 at avon. But i'll keep saying it, it was very hot there and i think everyone who ran would have gone a tenth or two quicker. Possibly.[/quote] I agree with the heat that day and possible poor runs....though where you have heat you have more grip....and also heatsoak.....not sure how it balances out
[quote=santa20;330101]Not that I want to polute this thread but how about the 31st October for Shakespere as well as this 3rd October as it will be the last one of the year? As you will be over this way anyway Emlyn you can stay at mine?[/quote] Im always up for 1/4 mileing lol, would go every weekend if i could.
[quote=jamest5r;330264]Im always up for 1/4 mileing lol, would go every weekend if i could.[/quote] Not just me then ;-)
Wonder if Avon do season tickets?
[quote=jamest5r;330271]Wonder if Avon do season tickets?[/quote] Wonder if Avon will let us hire the track out of season
Better bring a spare clutch with you if they do lol
[quote=jamest5r;330274]Better bring a spare clutch with you if they do lol[/quote] Clutch will be fine......and if not then I get to replace it something better.....like a chocolate cake. 4500 - 5000 is fine anyway lol......once the car is back I will hopefully be able to get similar times with far less agressive launches
[quote=santa20;330233]I agree with the heat that day and possible poor runs....though where you have heat you have more grip....and also heatsoak.....not sure how it balances out[/quote] Grip is never a problem with my auto (in the dry), so having more grip would make no difference to me. I'm up for going at the end of the month as well.
i also luv quater mile racing too i go there for the racing the times are second to me ,its all about the addreline rush when racing against someone and winning is a bonus .you know what im talking about jamest5r lol but take it from me jamest5r car will be a beast on the 3rd at avon and i will not have a cat in chance of beating his car on the strip.
my clutch is now repaired cost me the best part of a grand, but now i have a low mileage engine in the garden to tinker with mmm so might pop along myself
[quote=smithy;330335] jamest5r car will be a beast on the 3rd at avon and i will not have a cat in chance of beating his car on the strip.[/quote] So I hear....but nothing on next year ;-)
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;330382]my clutch is now repaired cost me the best part of a grand, but now i have a low mileage engine in the garden to tinker with mmm so might pop along myself[/quote] You should (remember a long sleeve top ;-) )
[quote=smithy;330335]i also luv quater mile racing too i go there for the racing the times are second to me ,its all about the addreline rush when racing against someone and winning is a bonus .you know what im talking about jamest5r lol but take it from me jamest5r car will be a beast on the 3rd at avon and i will not have a cat in chance of beating his car on the strip.[/quote] I believe it's 1-1 at the moment mate, we shall see lol, anyway ive got bigger fish to fry.....Rnash, Smithness etc :hidesbehi:hidesbehi lol
[quote=santa20;330386]You should (remember a long sleeve top ;-) )[/quote] lmfao
[quote=jamest5r;330461]I believe it's 1-1 at the moment mate, we shall see lol, anyway ive got bigger fish to fry.....Rnash, Smithness etc :hidesbehi:hidesbehi lol[/quote] Suppose I'm going to have to try harder before I'm seen as credible competition lol
[quote=santa20;330483]Suppose I'm going to have to try harder before I'm seen as credible competition lol[/quote] People can't compete with you yet, because you cheat! You and your bloody awd! lol
[quote=LiamT4;330484]People can't compete with you yet, because you cheat! You and your bloody awd! lol[/quote] AWDs are notoriously difficult to launch
[quote=santa20;330485]AWDs are notoriously difficult to launch[/quote] compared to FWD? c'mon ;) I'd choose a 4WD car for a 1/4 mile any day of the week
[quote=santa20;330485]AWDs are notoriously difficult to launch[/quote] Stop taking the p*ss. lol
I used to be able to launch a fwd pretty well......these days the only fwd I launch is a diesel passat
[quote=santa20;330483]Suppose I'm going to have to try harder before I'm seen as credible competition lol[/quote] Sorry mate, a bit of an 850 shoot out, at the moment im in last place but there are a few of us that could with a fair wind break the elusive 14 sec barrier. Pull the fuse on the awd and you can join in lol
[quote=jamest5r;330501]Sorry mate, a bit of an 850 shoot out, at the moment im in last place but there are a few of us that could with a fair wind break the elusive 14 sec barrier. Pull the fuse on the awd and you can join in lol[/quote] Doesn't quite work with a dual mass clutch......would probably just end up a smoking mess. (If it wasnt for the dual mass clutch I could probably launch at a more sensible rpm and in turn get a better more progressive launch).
Actually just throught of a couple of ways that may lead to successful launch without the awd system active.......may have to test them
1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe) 10. Giles
[quote=santa20;330539]Actually just throught of a couple of ways that may lead to successful launch without the awd system active.......may have to test them[/quote] Cant see you getting a better launch with the awd off,will give you a worse time over all.
i think we should all get worried with rnash pulling 303 bhp on the rollers .me and james are going to put our heads together and make the car even more of a beast to compete against rash and smithness best do some more tuning to his car .but dont worry rnash me and james will make sure you have a worthy compettior at avon on the 3rd oct.OH YES
[quote=smithy;330568]i think we should all get worried with rnash pulling 303 bhp on the rollers .me and james are going to put our heads together and make the car even more of a beast to compete against rash and smithness best do some more tuning to his car .but dont worry rnash me and james will make sure you have a worthy compettior at avon on the 3rd oct.OH YES[/quote] You shouldn't be allowed to compete directly either, because your car is rwd! and don't go giving us this "but i'v only got 8 valves" stuff! lol Do you think you'll get into the 13's at avon?
[quote=smithy;330568]i think we should all get worried with rnash pulling 303 bhp on the rollers .me and james are going to put our heads together and make the car even more of a beast to compete against rash and smithness best do some more tuning to his car .but dont worry rnash me and james will make sure you have a worthy compettior at avon on the 3rd oct.OH YES[/quote] Lol where did you read that...................not to worred about Avon as its a run out for me to get some figures before i get abit more power. If i dont see 13's then theres somthing wrong lol. [quote=LiamT4;330581]You shouldn't be allowed to compete directly either, because your car is rwd! and don't go giving us this "but i'v only got 8 valves" stuff! lol Do you think you'll get into the 13's at avon?[/quote] I have to agree,i think we should have fastest volvo but then have a few more sub tables like maybe 850's, s/v70's, fwd,rwd,awd,auto or manual
[quote=Rnash2002;330602]I have to agree,i think we should have fastest volvo but then have a few more sub tables like maybe 850's, s/v70's, fwd,rwd,awd,auto or manual[/quote] Looking at the normal turnout that would mean Smithy and I fighting in classes of our own.
[quote=santa20;330624]Looking at the normal turnout that would mean Smithy and I fighting in classes of our own.[/quote] Easy winners then lol
[quote=LiamT4;330581]You shouldn't be allowed to compete directly either, because your car is rwd! and don't go giving us this "but i'v only got 8 valves" stuff! lol Do you think you'll get into the 13's at avon?[/quote] but i do only have 8vs and 4 pistons and its old design and the standard 0 to 60 is 11.5 secs so how am i going to catch your big and powerful 850s/70s.lol i think i am allowed due to these reasons. yes i will get 13s before i take it off the road for the winter. i have to admit is going to be a good comp between the 850s to see who going to be the top of the tree. im just scrared for my poor 940 being beaten by all these 850s its not going to look good on youtube and the volvo forums lol
If we all chip in a couple of quid i will phone Jeremy at Avon and get some trophy's made, i.e fast volvo on the day, fastest 850 etc?? Let me know
[quote=jamest5r;330652]If we all chip in a couple of quid[/quote] Count me in
[quote=jamest5r;330652]If we all chip in a couple of quid i will phone Jeremy at Avon and get some trophy's made, i.e fast volvo on the day, fastest 850 etc?? Let me know[/quote] count me in too
[quote=jamest5r;330501]Sorry mate, a bit of an 850 shoot out, at the moment im in last place but there are a few of us that could with a fair wind break the elusive 14 sec barrier. Pull the fuse on the awd and you can join in lol[/quote]defo looking to break that 14sec barrier and get it to the 13s lol
[quote=smithness;330670]defo looking to break that 14sec barrier and get it to the 13s lol[/quote] this is going to be a good race between the 850s james car will be ready for you 850s to be shocked lol.
[quote=smithy;330672]this is going to be a good race between the 850s james car will be ready for you 850s to be shocked lol.[/quote]lol or yeah wot mods is he doing then smithy
[quote=smithness;330670]defo looking to break that 14sec barrier and get it to the 13s lol[/quote] Love your car Dean its biblical, even if I cant afford track fee's im definately coming to watch these shootouts will be alot of fun. You should have no problem hitting 13's. Lets hope all the conidtions are just so.
[quote=smithy;330672]this is going to be a good race between the 850s james car will be ready for you 850s to be shocked lol.[/quote] Whats the secret plan then? You keep mensioning james's car and how he is going to blow everyones minds away...... whats he doing!!! santa20 says james just plays mind games with you... could probably win in a montego estate from what I hear.
[quote=V70ETS;330677]Whats the secret plan then? You keep mensioning james's car and how he is going to blow everyones minds away...... whats he doing!!! santa20 says james just plays mind games with you... could probably win in a montego estate from what I hear.[/quote] Please dont give him a montego estate, I'll have no chance then
Don't listen to Smithy lads, i think those that know him realise he's a wind up merchant, he just wants to see me fall flat on my face lol, no major mods planned just trying to get my boost to hold at 1.3bar in third instead of pulling back, if i can sort that then i hope to be in the 13's just lol. My car is more scrapheap challenge with all its 2nd hand parts lol.
dont worry mate we will get your car to boost at a max 1.4 bar lol.and dont forget the race will be on wind up or not lol.this will defo be 1 for the vid camera
[quote=smithy;330686]dont worry mate we will get your car to boost at a max 1.4 bar lol.and dont forget the race will be on wind up or not lol.this will defo be 1 for the vid camera[/quote] Should find a "Private" road for some "Benchmarking" before the next event.
[quote=santa20;330707]Should find a "Private" road for some "Benchmarking" before the next event.[/quote] Already got that sorted mate, nice 3mile section noted and ready for testing lol
[quote=jamest5r;330712]Already got that sorted mate, nice 3mile section noted and ready for testing lol[/quote] Well if you need a benchmark ;-)
More than welcome to attend testing mate
[quote=jamest5r;330682]Don't listen to Smithy lads, i think those that know him realise he's a wind up merchant, he just wants to see me fall flat on my face lol, no major mods planned just trying to get my boost to hold at 1.3bar in third instead of pulling back, if i can sort that then i hope to be in the 13's just lol. My car is more scrapheap challenge with all its 2nd hand parts lol.[/quote] Nothing wrong with second hand parts mate:B_thumb:
[quote=Rnash2002;330737]Nothing wrong with second hand parts mate:B_thumb:[/quote] Just means someone else tested them for you and shared the cost
[quote=santa20;330804]just means someone else tested them for you and shared the cost[/quote] lol!!!
only 3 weeks to go to the big day id better get my 940 ready [as rnash says shed lol]and get james car ready too
Thinking I might pop to santapod on the 18th Sept if my cars ready............only thinking at the moment
personnely dont waste your money mate just get things sorted and mapped ready for your 12s quaters mate
[quote=smithy;330672]this is going to be a good race between the 850s james car will be ready for you 850s to be shocked lol.[/quote] does he have the 2.5" straight flange.....? starting to wonder if i made a mistake selling the angled one........?
yes he is using a straight flange mate .ps dont worry you will be fine
Ive got a straight flange mate, standard d/p with me7 manifold and decat + miltec 2.5" from there. Sounds good enough on full chatter to me, and seems to go ok. Don't get me wrong if i was a rich man i would go for a full 3" system but as normal i will wait for a cheap 2nd hand one lol
[quote=jamest5r;331057]Ive got a straight flange mate, standard d/p with me7 manifold and decat + miltec 2.5" from there. Sounds good enough on full chatter to me, and seems to go ok. Don't get me wrong if i was a rich man i would go for a full 3" system but as normal i will wait for a cheap 2nd hand one lol[/quote] hmm.....so not ideal with the straight version then...... I was quoted: £180 d/p (seems excessive) £150 race cat £300 cat back all in 3" ss........£630, custom-built on the car......may try and get that angled flange back lol.....
Im happy with the straight version, but if you've got the money spare go for the angle and 3".
[quote=smithy;331046]personnely dont waste your money mate just get things sorted and mapped ready for your 12s quaters mate[/quote] aaaaaa but I can then make sure the car is capable of 12's lol Remeber I'm racing a bunch of BMW's on the 2nd at Santa Pod before Avon on the 3rd....don't want to be letting the side down lol
[quote=santa20;331072]aaaaaa but I can then make sure the car is capable of 12's lol Remeber I'm racing a bunch of BMW's on the 2nd at Santa Pod before Avon on the 3rd....don't want to be letting the side down lol[/quote] Speaking of BMW's, I read an article on how the 850's were direct competition for the M3's in the day.......the M3 would be better cornering etc, but the 850 (T5, T5-R and R) would win hands down in a straight line......I was surprised....... But yes, do the 2nd - show those boys who's STILL boss btw - I was looking at an M3 or M5 (2005 model - what a car!) a few months ago......decided to stick to Volvo's ;-)
i dont think your car is ever will let the side down mate but im still going to try and give you a good race on the 3rd though[i hope lol]
[quote=Giles;331075] But yes, do the 2nd - show those boys who's STILL boss [/quote] Need to measure out 1/4 of a mile at the local industial estate for practice lol
[quote=santa20;331077]Need to measure out 1/4 of a mile at the local industial estate for practice lol[/quote] hmm..... http://www.torquecars.com/tools/quarter-mile-time.php We need about 1,000 BHP to get sub 10 seconds........I assume the 850's weigh about 1,400kg with driver? With this in mind, I got a 14.221 so should have had 250bhp according to the calculator....... (not taking into account wheelspin, F, RWD etc).....
Found my old videos in my T5 S at Santa Pod in 2004.....watch me pulling a wheelie ;) back shocks were, in smithy's voice, fooked........ [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1K7MgaAEyE[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9e6bRLDmyTU[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpNe25rlQJY[/ame]
14.7 thats nice weres the 14.2 mate i want to see that vid because that is dam fast
[quote=smithy;331089]14.7 thats nice weres the 14.2 mate i want to see that vid because that is dam fast[/quote] That's the only 3 I have......Pedro Fandango was there on that day......he beat me after i went home (sod's law) so maybe he knows the link to it.....it was video'd, most were.....but this is 6 years ago lol My dad did a vid (can see him on the bank, right hand side), but seemed unable to record times lol I may have a browse on here but as i said, 6 years ago.....
[quote=Giles;331088]Found my old videos in my T5 S at Santa Pod in 2004.....watch me pulling a wheelie ;) back shocks were, in smithy's voice, fooked........[/quote] have we already met, don't think there was a meet MissD went to that i didn't?
[quote=p fandango;331094]have we already met, don't think there was a meet MissD went to that i didn't?[/quote] Yes Dwaine, you had the reverse intercooler setup and got a better time that my 14.221 last thing that day....just gotta find proof lol
thats understandable mate no worrys you will have to do it again.jamest5r did a 14.6 in his misses car with just a rica and thats an auto too
[quote=Giles;331092]That's the only 3 I have......Pedro Fandango was there on that day......he beat me after i went home (sod's law) so maybe he knows the link to it.....it was video'd, most were.....but this is 6 years ago lol[/quote] that answers my question, sorry i've got a naff memory. Just looking thru my videos see if i've got you in any
[quote=Giles;331096]Yes Dwaine, you had the reverse intercooler setup and got a better time that my 14.221 last thing that day....just gotta find proof lol[/quote] my PB is 14.557 so didn't beat you mate
http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1216&highlight=Giles&page=3
[quote=Giles;331102]http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1216&highlight=Giles&page=3[/quote] Apologies, not that it makes much difference to how people feels, but i posted a 14.24 when it was actually a 14.221.....i found the slip the other day and if i did not throw it out ( and it is faded now ) will upload........man, if my old T5 S with 200,000 miles on the clock is fast, then I am screwed in doing my 850R as i thought my T5 S was slow.......
[quote=Giles;331102]http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1216&highlight=Giles&page=3[/quote] my fastest on that day was 14.779@94.7 LINK. I haven't got any videos from that day
[quote=p fandango;331100]my PB is 14.557 so didn't beat you mate[/quote] hmm......tbh 3/10ths of a second is not a lot lol - if anybody has cared reading through that link, it makes quite funny reading......
[quote=p fandango;331109]my fastest on that day was 14.779@94.7 LINK. I haven't got any videos from that day[/quote] stereo removed LOL Yes, may remove my ashtray for my run.......
all i can say is see you at avon you must be dam good at drag racing mate like spesh he could get some mad times in fairly lightly modded cars
[quote=Giles;331111]stereo removed LOL
Yes, may remove my ashtray for my run.......[/quote]
lol. I'd try it, it did make a difference
[quote=p fandango;331113]lol. I'd try it, it did make a difference
[/quote]
wtf !!!! Lol
[quote=Giles;331115]wtf !!!! Lol[/quote] BT in one of the previous stages of her life lol (3 x 15" subs & about 8k watt)
[quote=smithy;331112]all i can say is see you at avon you must be dam good at drag racing mate like spesh he could get some mad times in fairly lightly modded cars[/quote] hmm....dunno and i aint in my rusty ol' T5 anymore (and i have seen it about).....what can i say, it's all about the start in an auto......cant do much else once launched lol......I just hope I can pull off the same but aint holding my breath (heavier car etc)
i was hoping it was here http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=160&highlight=santa+pod but the vid has been removed.......any chance anyone can get it back?
[quote=Giles;331118]i was hoping it was here http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=160&highlight=santa+pod but the vid has been removed.......any chance anyone can get it back?[/quote] ...and judging by the responses.......
[quote=Giles;331119]...and judging by the responses.......[/quote] I am contacting Guy and am hopeful for the vid.......
ha ha, look what i found Giles
[quote=p fandango;331122]ha ha, look what i found Giles
[/quote]
....and.....?
[quote=Giles;331123]....and.....?[/quote] hmm....OK- but not sure about that vid - my other post related to 2004 and that was 2005......
[quote=Giles;331123]....and.....?[/quote] the DVD from the Avon 2005 meet (which you linked), i'll have a look thru tomorrow & see if your runs on it
[quote=p fandango;331126]the DVD from the Avon 2005 meet (which you linked), i'll have a look thru tomorrow & see if your runs on it[/quote] Thanks......
OK - I have found the slip....it was Avon Raceway 02.04.2005 and my time was 14.24 @ 97.33mph (will amend my sig.....)......well faded now but will try to scan in......
[quote=Giles;331169]OK - I have found the slip....it was Avon Raceway 02.04.2005 and my time was 14.24 @ 97.33mph (will amend my sig.....)......well faded now but will try to scan in......[/quote] Here's a scan of it.....just gotta find that vid now ;)
i cannot load the file mate i will wait for the vid looking forward to it
[quote=Giles;331118]i was hoping it was here http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=160&highlight=santa+pod but the vid has been removed.......any chance anyone can get it back?[/quote] I have found the videos and uploaded them again, the original links still work which can be accessed through this link to the old page for anyone interested :-) Giles, there is at least one run by you on the Avon Park DVD, 14.415 @ 97.75mph :-) BTW, I've also uploaded a divx file of the Avon Park dvd which can be accessed here: http://www.gtcs-ftp.co.uk/avonparkvid/AvonPark020405.avi
Scoured it....mine aint on there......only consolation is my car has the mark G11 on which is on the ticket i uploaded too.......shame it aint there unless i missed it....... :(
2 weeks to go peeps
[quote=smithy;332306]2 weeks to go peeps[/quote] Are we all going to be ready?
yes i am mate doing diff mod next week.
I think my wheel alignment is out....so might get that done next week
do what you can mate 12s are looking good for you mate
[quote=santa20;332312]Are we all going to be ready?[/quote] Still might be some traces of diesel in the tank but should be good.
had to do a 0-60 earlier pulling out of someones house and it seemed to do it in a few of seconds............so we shall see if the car keeps pulling at the same rate to just over a hundred
12's for me too...........................?
[quote=Rnash2002;332329]Still might be some traces of diesel in the tank but should be good.[/quote] So the s***s put diesel in your tank?!?! [quote=leighkaicraigmia;332331]12's for me too...........................?[/quote] Anythings possible....you just need to want it enough
it is an 1/8th of a mile we are talking about lol?
as said before anything is possible
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;332337]it is an 1/8th of a mile we are talking about lol?[/quote] If you can manage 1/8 of a mile then thats good....means your half way there lol
[quote=santa20;332334]So the s***s put diesel in your tank?!?! Anythings possible....you just need to want it enough[/quote] Yes mate,managed to get nearly all of it out and then fill her with super,been running fine no smoke or anything.
[quote=Rnash2002;332347]Yes mate,managed to get nearly all of it out and then fill her with super,been running fine no smoke or anything.[/quote] Well with 2 weeks left hopefully contamination will be neglible
all i have to say rnash is send the boys round
Not very loud as well which is what I like....(Actually didn't want a reall loud exhaust). Can be heard from 6:10 on "http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ARrX5gdWO8"
[quote=smithy;332356]all i have to say rnash is send the boys round[/quote] Trust me ive been close lol
your a better man than me mate .
[quote=smithy;332392]your a better man than me mate .[/quote] Its not about that mate,if i go around then all the work ive done,all the evidence i have on her and stuff goes out the window. But trust me once this has all come out then the fun will begin lol.
i understand mate and also you have to think of the kids too mate,i had a similar problem with a family that used to live across from were i lived and it was a nightmare.that was sorted but it was stressful .goodluck mate
neighbours who'd have 'em.
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;332477]neighbours who'd have 'em.[/quote] Sometimes they have their uses
[quote=santa20;330272]Wonder if Avon will let us hire the track out of season[/quote] Come and talk to me in the tower.
Since our last post for this event, the weekend has expanded somewhat to take in a Power Pulling event over on the Tractor Pulling track opposite the drag strip and the crazy world of Lawn Mower Racing. RWYB will operate as normal alongside these extra events.
Car Clubs:
Rebel V8 Autumn Showdown
Ford Torque
RS Messers
Vale of Evesham Capri Club
Shorpshire RS Owners Club
Blue Oval Enthusiasts Club
Old Skool Ford Drag Challenge
Non Ford Clubs
Almera Owners Club
Volvo Performance Club UK
There has been a slight adjustment to the admission price to £14 per day but the normal track fees will still apply.
Its still gonna be a great weekend of powerful motorsport. See you at the strip!
[quote=shakespeare;332878]Come and talk to me in the tower.[/quote] That I will :-)
[quote=shakespeare;332879]Since our last post for this event, the weekend has expanded somewhat to take in a Power Pulling event over on the Tractor Pulling track opposite the drag strip and the crazy world of Lawn Mower Racing. RWYB will operate as normal alongside these extra events.
Car Clubs:
Rebel V8 Autumn Showdown
Ford Torque
RS Messers
Vale of Evesham Capri Club
Shorpshire RS Owners Club
Blue Oval Enthusiasts Club
Old Skool Ford Drag Challenge
Non Ford Clubs
Almera Owners Club
Volvo Performance Club UK
There has been a slight adjustment to the admission price to £14 per day but the normal track fees will still apply.
Its still gonna be a great weekend of powerful motorsport. See you at the strip!
[/quote]
Could we get a VPCUK parking area please? ;-)
14 squid is still good value and for me its wild value with 8 kids lol.but still cost me in drinks and food and batterys in cameras and vids lol
[quote=smithy;332891]14 squid is still good value and for me its wild value with 8 kids lol.but still cost me in drinks and food and batterys in cameras and vids lol[/quote] Wnt to borrow some Rechargable batteries?
got 20 thousand of them mate lol
[quote=smithy;332897]got 20 thousand of them mate lol[/quote] Yeah the amount of re-chargable batteries always seems to increase with the amount of kids lol (Can you imagine if you had to by standard batteries all the time).
i did at santapod 10 pound gone and only 4 kids lol .the shakespeare day looks good and james has sorted a parking area already
[quote=smithy;332899]i did at santapod 10 pound gone and only 4 kids lol .the shakespeare day looks good and james has sorted a parking area already[/quote] Didn't know James had sorted something...cool :-) Hopefully we can continue the racing out of season now as well :-)
Spoke to Jeremy earlier today, 3 trophy's ordered: Fastest Volvo Fastest 850 Best in show About £5 each trophy, anymore catorgries let me no asap.
[quote=jamest5r;332930]Spoke to Jeremy earlier today, 3 trophy's ordered: Fastest Volvo Fastest 850 Best in show About £5 each trophy, anymore catorgries let me no asap.[/quote] what about slowest?
Fastest 53 reg flash green Volvo S60R?
[quote=santa20;332942]Fastest 53 reg flash green Volvo S60R?[/quote] Unless something strange happens, they may as well give you the fastest volvo trophy now. lol
I was getting some strange noises whilst driving earlier and I think it might be the angle gear......so we will see lol
excuses excuses lol what about a fastest pre new reg volvo lol that means 2000 and below lol
[quote=smithy;332985]excuses excuses lol what about a fastest pre new reg volvo lol that means 2000 and below lol[/quote] What about fastest auto, as i'll probably be the only auto there, i SHOULD win lol
Smithy if your having fastest Pre Reg then there should be a fastest post reg as well lol
i think you will have stiff competition from gayle in her 850t5 auto mate you better get a good map on that car lol
[quote=smithy;332991]i think you will have stiff competition from gayle in her 850t5 auto mate you better get a good map on that car lol[/quote] Unfortunatly, it will still have the 1 its got on it now, my pockets are empty!
[quote=LiamT4;332987]What about fastest auto, as i'll probably be the only auto there, i SHOULD win lol[/quote] Well....if my ol' 850 T5 S signature is anything to go by as in driver launches...... watch out ;)
[quote=Giles;332996]Well....if my ol' 850 T5 S signature is anything to go by as in driver launches...... watch out ;)[/quote] Not if i let your tyres down! lol
[quote=LiamT4;332998]Not if i let your tyres down! lol[/quote] have u seen my tyres! i intend to trash them that day ready for some er......'new' ones.......
[quote=LiamT4;332998]Not if i let your tyres down! lol[/quote] and btw - old trick from 2005 was to let the pressures out for grip ;)
[quote=LiamT4;332995]Unfortunatly, it will still have the 1 its got on it now, my pockets are empty![/quote] eeerrrmmm over inflate the rear tyres to 50psi and reduce weight.....maybe go to the toliet first as well
[quote=Giles;333000]and btw - old trick from 2005 was to let the pressures out for grip ;)[/quote] Grip aint a problem for me. My car does not spin it wheels in the dry. EVER. lol
[quote=LiamT4;333003]Grip aint a problem for me. My car does not spin it wheels in the dry. EVER. lol[/quote] wow - you must have one of those 10v 2.0 litre models ;)
[quote=LiamT4;333003]Grip aint a problem for me. My car does not spin it wheels in the dry. EVER. lol[/quote] If your not spinning up then maybe try over inflation to give rolling friction down
[quote=Giles;333005]wow - you must have one of those 10v 2.0 litre models ;)[/quote] Feels like it, compared to my last t4 auto.
[quote=santa20;333007]If your not spinning up then maybe try over inflation to give rolling friction down[/quote] I'll try to remember to bring a foot pump with me. Maybe try some different pressures.
[quote=LiamT4;333009]I'll try to remember to bring a foot pump with me. Maybe try some different pressures.[/quote] I'll have my electric one with me mate
Off topic.....just been looking at evo's on youtube........7.97 secs @ 177mph LOL [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTTEdswe_v0&feature=related[/ame]
[quote=LiamT4;332987]What about fastest auto, as i'll probably be the only auto there, i SHOULD win lol[/quote] My mrs car has pulled a 14.6 with just a remap and panel filter, know with race cat and cat back xhaust, koni fsd/ebach springs, get used to being beaten by a woman i have lol
[quote=jamest5r;333016]My mrs car has pulled a 14.6 with just a remap and panel filter, know with race cat and cat back xhaust, koni fsd/ebach springs, get used to being beaten by a woman i have lol[/quote] btw - we ought to take into consideration of the weight of the driver....I weigh just 60kgs whereas some i was up against in 2005 were 100kgs+.....maybe I had the edge slightly there? just a thought....
[quote=Giles;333018]btw - we ought to take into consideration of the weight of the driver....I weigh just 60kgs whereas some i was up against in 2005 were 100kgs+.....maybe I had the edge slightly there? just a thought....[/quote] I'd better lose some weight....weighed in at 90kg the other day
[quote=santa20;333020]I'd better lose some weight....weighed in at 90kg the other day[/quote] I cant find genuine weights on cars......before we post best times etc, would be good to get a list of everyone's car with their weights next to it? wtf does an 850 T5, 850 R, S60R, T4, V70R etc weigh.....?
[quote=Giles;333022]I cant find genuine weights on cars......before we post best times etc, would be good to get a list of everyone's car with their weights next to it? wtf does an 850 T5, 850 R, S60R, T4, V70R etc weigh.....?[/quote] I have my book in front of me on the computer (seriously i do) and I have found it...... kerb weight - "see registration certificate"....damn......gotta hunt that down now.......
[quote=jamest5r;332930]Spoke to Jeremy earlier today, 3 trophy's ordered: Fastest Volvo Fastest 850 Best in show About £5 each trophy, anymore catorgries let me no asap.[/quote]well got a trophy from york maybe looking for 1 more lol
[quote=Giles;333022]I cant find genuine weights on cars......before we post best times etc, would be good to get a list of everyone's car with their weights next to it? wtf does an 850 T5, 850 R, S60R, T4, V70R etc weigh.....?[/quote] Good luck with trying to find the answer, when i'v looked in the past, no 2 places seem to give the same answers. But i would say that the heaviest would be the s60r (mainly because of the awd) and the lightest is def the t4, over 100kgs lighter than the next. Also depends on what options they have. I'd expect an auto to weigh more than a manual and i bet the electric/heated seats weigh a fair bit too.
Maybe we should have a weigh-in day?
Volvo S70 - 2.3 R 4d Power: 250 bhp Length: 4720mm Transmission: Manual Width: 1760 mm Weights & Towing Information: Kerbweight 1464 kgs Volvo S70 - 2.3 R 4d Auto Power: 250 bhp Length: 4720mm Transmission: Automatic Width: 1760 mm Weights & Towing Information: Kerbweight 1464 kgs Volvo 850 Estate - 2.5 TDi GLT 5d Power: 140 bhp Length: 4720mm Transmission: Manual Width: 1760 mm Weights & Towing Information: Kerbweight 1412 kgs Volvo 850 Saloon - 2.3 T-5R 4d Power: 250 bhp Length: 4670mm Transmission: Manual Width: 1760 mm Weights & Towing Information: Kerbweight 1363 kgs Volvo 850 Saloon - 2.3 T-5R 4d Auto Power: 240 bhp Length: 4670mm Transmission: Automatic Width: 1760 mm Weights & Towing Information: Kerbweight 1363 kgs Volvo 850 Estate - 2.3 T-5R 5d Power: 250 bhp Length: 4720mm Transmission: Manual Width: 1760 mm Weights & Towing Information: Kerbweight 1412 kgs Volvo 850 Estate - 2.3 T-5R 5d Auto Power: 240 bhp Length: 4720mm Transmission: Automatic Width: 1760 mm Weights & Towing Information: Kerbweight 1412 kgs Volvo S70 - 2.4 Bi-Fuel 4d Auto Power: 140 bhp Length: 4720mm Transmission: Automatic Width: 1760 mm Weights & Towing Information: Kerbweight 1376 kgs or http://www.gocaravanning.com/towcars/cars.php?pageNum_towcar=1&totalRows_towcar=2031&Make=volvo if you care to plough through it ;)
I'm gonna go with 1,412kg on mine
Well theres a problem right near the start: S70R manual has a 18t and 250bhp S70R auto has a 16t and 240bhp Surely an auto box weighs more than a manual box. I sometimes have to pick range rover auto box's at work, they weigh over 100kgs!
[quote=santa20;333026]Maybe we should have a weigh-in day?[/quote] Good idea - I'm sure scr8pdo has a weigher? £5 a car for charity, but some of us (not me obviously) stand the chance of having their cars remain there....
[quote=LiamT4;333031]Well theres a problem right near the start: S70R manual has a 18t and 250bhp S70R auto has a 16t and 240bhp Surely an auto box weighs more than a manual box. I sometimes have to pick range rover auto box's at work, they weigh over 100kgs![/quote] dunno.....i am no mechanic (as my mechanic will tell you lol), but an auto box has 1 gear less, no clutch, no clutch cable etc......i have no idea tbh
[quote=Giles;333033]dunno.....i am no mechanic (as my mechanic will tell you lol), but an auto box has 1 gear less, no clutch, no clutch cable etc......i have no idea tbh[/quote] An auto will also have a torque converter though. I'm just assuming that autos weigh more, could be wrong though.
So I'm now of the realisation that not only am I a fat b****** but my car is probably the heaviest.....hardest to launch......and probably most likely to break.......lol How about an award for the most impressive burn out? (One I wouldn't win obviously.....unless the car catches fire)
[quote=santa20;333039]So I'm now of the realisation that not only am I a fat b****** but my car is probably the heaviest.....hardest to launch......and probably most likely to break.......lol How about an award for the most impressive burn out? (One I wouldn't win obviously.....unless the car catches fire)[/quote] dunno....by the sounds of it, you'll achieve that award for best burn-out just by launching it lol ;)
[quote=Giles;333040]dunno....by the sounds of it, you'll achieve that award for best burn-out just by launching it lol ;)[/quote] At low 13s, i'll be very surprised if anyone beats him, it really does shift off the line.
Won't be able to run at this, my clutch won't be fixed until the 14th October, have a good one guys, Gary
[quote=Giles;333040]dunno....by the sounds of it, you'll achieve that award for best burn-out just by launching it lol ;)[/quote] I have the opposite issue to everyone else. Rather than lighting up the wheels I really bog down. If I do a high RPM launch (with the smell of clutch and the horrid thought in my mind I will be getting home on the back of a trailer) I will do a great first 60ft and pretty good frst 1/8....then everything goes average and get a 100ish terminal speed at the end.....well thats the way it was before....hopefully be slightly better on the 3rd lol. If I can just get 1 run that breaks into the late 12's I will be a very happy man.....as long as the car isn't being trailered home lol
[quote=siamblue;333049]Won't be able to run at this, my clutch won't be fixed until the 14th October, have a good one guys, Gary[/quote] Will most likely be arranging on the 31st Oct as well.....so hopefully you can make that?
Just a re-cap on the list: 1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe) 10. Giles
[quote=santa20;333169]Just a re-cap on the list: 1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe) 10. Giles[/quote] 11. leighkaicraigmia
I'm sure everyone knows, but just in case, don't forget a helmet.
1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe) 10. Giles 11. leighkaicraigmia
[quote=Giles;333030]I'm gonna go with 1,412kg on mine[/quote] 1506kg for mine
94 kgs more than a t5-r thats quite alot
Cheers for getting us some parking james:B_thumb: Always better when we all get to park next to each other.
[quote=LiamT4;333183]I'm sure everyone knows, but just in case, don't forget a helmet.[/quote] And a long sleeve top
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;333186]94 kgs more than a t5-r thats quite alot[/quote] My S60R is even heavier
[quote=LiamT4;333188]Cheers for getting us some parking james:B_thumb: Always better when we all get to park next to each other.[/quote] Not that we should be doing much "parking" lol
i think mine might be 1 of the heavyist here a 1997 940 saloon with old style steal thick gauge lol and rsj as chassy lines lol
[quote=smithy;333215]i think mine might be 1 of the heavyist here a 1997 940 saloon with old style steal thick gauge lol and rsj as chassy lines lol[/quote] Only one way to find out how much our cars weigh with us behind the wheel......I'll get the bathroom scales lol
1. Santa 20 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe) 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia
[quote=santa20;333206]My S60R is even heavier[/quote] 1637kgs for you
1. Santa 20 1,637kg incl driver 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe) 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia
[quote=Giles;333226]1. Santa 20 1,637kg incl driver 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe) 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia[/quote] 1637kg dry weight without driver.....I weigh 90kgs....plus about 35 litres of fuel which is about 25kgs.....so thats about 1752kgs.....without my clothes....equipment....water and crisps.
[quote=santa20;333230]1637kg dry weight without driver.....I weigh 90kgs....plus about 35 litres of fuel which is about 25kgs.....so thats about 1752kgs.....without my clothes....equipment....water and crisps.[/quote] And the water in the washer jets weighs 5kgs when full lol
[quote=santa20;333230]1637kg dry weight without driver.....I weigh 90kgs....plus about 35 litres of fuel which is about 25kgs.....so thats about 1752kgs.....without my clothes....equipment....water and crisps.[/quote] i wasn't gonna count that, as you would be mad to turn up with a full tank lol - I expect everyone to have the same sort of weight in oil, water etc, so am just after manufacturers curb weights + driver....
+90kg then lol
1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS (Maybe) 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia
every race ive done has been with a full tank of fuel lol.but it will not be full at avon proberly half
[quote=smithy;333483]every race ive done has been with a full tank of fuel lol.but it will not be full at avon proberly half[/quote] First time I ran at Avon I ran with a full tank. (I filled up at the Shell garage around the corner). SantaPod was with Just over half a tank according to the gauge. Trying to find 0.4 of a second next time.....see how close to empty I can get the tank without running out. I have a 1/4 mile timer app on my phone now which will hopefully allow be to do some practice/benchmarking
very nice a timer lucky sod lol.going to put my diff back together now and see if that has worked for launching .
[quote=smithy;333489]very nice a timer lucky sod lol.going to put my diff back together now and see if that has worked for launching .[/quote] Yeah just need to get the app to work.....doesnt seem to be picking up my gps
1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia
Just had a thought... I wonder if Vadis has all the data regarding specific and official weights. Ill fire it up tonight and have a look once I finish work.
[quote=V70ETS;333532]1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia[/quote] ooooo the maybe for you has been dropped
[quote=santa20;333558]ooooo the maybe for you has been dropped[/quote] Haha! I have just put in a days leave to cover it as I am supposed to be in work. Assuming its approved ill be attending.
[quote=V70ETS;333570]Haha! I have just put in a days leave to cover it as I am supposed to be in work. Assuming its approved ill be attending.[/quote] You might be suffering man flu if it isnt lol
Only a week now. I've probably got a dodgy wheel bearing which will hopefully be sorted Tuesday.
[quote=santa20;333718]Only a week now. I've probably got a dodgy wheel bearing which will hopefully be sorted Tuesday.[/quote] Your new intercooler in?
[quote=jamest5r;333724]Your new intercooler in?[/quote] Yeah the intercooler is in.....just need to figure out how I'm going to fine 0.4 seconds now to get into the 12's Have an app on my phone that can time 1/4 mile runs....just need somewhere with a 1/4 mile straight + braking distance for practice lol Not doing Santapod on the Saturday now so the car shouldnt have been distroyed before Avon on Sunday now lol
good luck.i have not been there this year........still full of pot holes ? it was last year.
[quote=nap;333741]good luck.i have not been there this year........still full of pot holes ? it was last year.[/quote] The drag surface was good last time we went in August but the surface everywhere else is a bit rough lol
true but they do a good full english and cup of tea.might see you up there.
[quote=nap;333747]true but they do a good full english and cup of tea.might see you up there.[/quote] This is news to me....WHY DIDN'T ANYONE TELL ME BEFORE! lol Probably best I don't eat before racing.....trying to keep weight down lol
ive been to avon for the past 5 yrs running and never noticed any pot holes and the track is 1 of the best in the country .it will be good to meet some new members there im so looking forward to this meet i just hope the weather is kind to us
If anyone can SS weld, would appreciate them bringing their torches ;)
im really looking forward to this meet and the racing with jamest5r/smithness/rnash/giles and a few other volvos too and an old 940t too lol
[quote=smithy;333943]im really looking forward to this meet and the racing with jamest5r/smithness/rnash/giles and a few other volvos too and an old 940t too lol[/quote] Me too mate,just hope the weathers ok,its ok for the guys just on the door step to chance it lol.
[quote=Rnash2002;333987]Me too mate,just hope the weathers ok,its ok for the guys just on the door step to chance it lol.[/quote] yep - it's a whopping 8 miles from me ;)
[quote=Giles;333990]yep - it's a whopping 8 miles from me ;)[/quote] Its a good 155 mile drive for me you lucky git!
[quote=V70ETS;334001]Its a good 155 mile drive for me you lucky git![/quote] oohh....that equates to around £40 in fuel each way ;)
[quote=Giles;334006]oohh....that equates to around £40 in fuel each way ;)[/quote] Tell me about it! Its the same for all the drag stips, they are all a fair distance and it always turns out to be a £150 day out... no so cheap eh!
Just checked the weather for the weekend around avon and its should be mainly dry with some showers, about 15C.
[quote=LiamT4;334020]Just checked the weather for the weekend around avon and its should be mainly dry with some showers, about 15C.[/quote] 15C and dry would have been nice......not sure how much traction I will have with the R888's in wet
well done my diff on my car and im realy looking forward to sunday now lol
[quote=smithy;334071]well done my diff on my car and im realy looking forward to sunday now lol[/quote] Me too ;)
remember i have traction now and i can launch just wish i had the money to buy some 225/50/16s for the rear of my car
[quote=smithy;334135]remember i have traction now and i can launch just wish i had the money to buy some 225/50/16s for the rear of my car[/quote] Its like F1 lol everyone bringing new parts or doing new stuff to there cars to gain the edge lol Im just wating on 1 more thing then im ready to go lol
i tried the car last night it spins alot and hits the rev limiter very fast and does not go sideways anymore .thats why i was after 225s for better traction lol
can anyone give me the post code to avon?
[quote=smithness;334323]can anyone give me the post code to avon?[/quote] cv37 8ll :-)
I can do one better, here is the whole address: Shakespeare County Raceway Long Marston Airfield Long Marston Stratford-upon-Avon CV37 8LL
[quote=santa20;334324]cv37 8ll :-)[/quote] You beat me to it!!!
cv378ll
4 replies with the postcode within 2 minutes, you sad gits know it off the top of your head or what lol
[quote=p fandango;334330]4 replies with the postcode within 2 minutes, you sad gits know it off the top of your head or what lol[/quote] Haha no but the website is top google result!!!
[quote=V70ETS;334327]You beat me to it!!![/quote] Well I need to be fast at something and the cars broke again lol
[quote=p fandango;334330]4 replies with the postcode within 2 minutes, you sad gits know it off the top of your head or what lol[/quote] Are you going to come Duane?
[quote=santa20;334338]Well I need to be fast at something and the cars broke again lol[/quote] Bloody hell what is it this time? Your car seems to be a bottomless pit for money, bet nat loves it!
Are you going to come Duane?I dont think he is judging by a PM he sent me earlier. Im still waiting on my leave to be accepted so not looking to good for me at the moment.
[quote=santa20;334341]Are you going to come Duane?[/quote] don't think so tbh mate, money is tight & want to get crack on with BT a bit more than i have been. I normally get depressed watching everyone else since i haven't raced myself for nearly 4 years now :frown:
[quote=V70ETS;334350]Bloody hell what is it this time? Your car seems to be a bottomless pit for money, bet nat loves it![/quote] Think Chad's too scared to come round the house now....not a clue whats broken yet but it is making a noise lol [quote=V70ETS;334350] I dont think he is judging by a PM he sent me earlier. Im still waiting on my leave to be accepted so not looking to good for me at the moment.[/quote] I've got manflu at the moment....I'm willing to share it lol
[quote=p fandango;334353]don't think so tbh mate, money is tight & want to get crack on with BT a bit more than i have been. I normally get depressed watching everyone else since i haven't raced myself for nearly 4 years now :frown:[/quote] 4 years.....I'm not sure how I would suvive the out of season months without my "fix"
[quote=V70ETS;334350]I dont think he is judging by a PM he sent me earlier.[/quote] wondered what i'd said that made you know i wouldn't be going, but then realised its this weekend lol. I'll PM you back now lol
Im still waiting on my leave to be accepted so not looking to good for me at the moment.your looking very pale, are you sure your not ill :wink:
[quote=santa20;334358]4 years.....I'm not sure how I would suvive the out of season months without my "fix"[/quote] tell me about it, i think i'm going to have to do some secret practise to get back upto scratch once BT's back on the road lol
To stop it getting lost, the current list: 1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver 2. Smithy 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe, might be in a 1.4 Brava) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia
[quote=p fandango;334361]tell me about it, i think i'm going to have to do some secret practise to get back upto scratch once BT's back on the road lol[/quote] I need to find a long enough road to test this 1/4 mile app I have on my phone. Might be quite a good tool if it works reliably
[quote=santa20;334365]I need to find a long enough road to test this 1/4 mile app I have on my phone. Might be quite a good tool if it works reliably[/quote] an app is never going to be as accurate or the road as grippy as a proper 1/4mile. We've got a nice quiet 1/4mile on one of our industrial estates at work, but i'll go to the Pod on a (hopefully) quiet weekend
Think Chad's too scared to come round the house now....not a clue whats broken yet but it is making a noise lolMaking a noise??? Did you turn the engine on by mistake, common error ;)
I've got manflu at the moment....I'm willing to share it lolThe thing is its not that Im working during the day its that on Saturday Im working 7pm till 7am Sunday morning then back in work 7pm Sunday... its the lack of sleep more than anything. I wouldnt mind so much but I am the only forklift driver who can driver the 20 ton forklift.
wondered what i'd said that made you know i wouldn't be going, but then realised its this weekend lol. I'll PM you back now lolI find that shift work makes me loose track of the time of week... so whats your excuse!
your looking very pale, are you sure your not illWell... my dilema is if we dont get the R.I.P kit fitted sometime in an evening this week I would rather get it done Sunday so its done for the next meet at the end of the month. That way ill be able to see what if any difference it makes to times as I know I can make 15.1 as it is.
[quote=p fandango;334368]an app is never going to be as accurate or the road as grippy as a proper 1/4mile. We've got a nice quiet 1/4mile on one of our industrial estates at work, but i'll go to the Pod on a (hopefully) quiet weekend[/quote] Very true but all things been equal it should be ok for benchmarking (and the real 1/4 should be faster in theory?)
[quote=V70ETS;334370]Making a noise??? Did you turn the engine on by mistake, common error ;)[/quote] Knew I did something wrong....I won't turn the engine on next time :-p
[quote=V70ETS;334370]Well... my dilema is if we dont get the R.I.P kit fitted sometime in an evening this week I would rather get it done Sunday so its done for the next meet at the end of the month. That way ill be able to see what if any difference it makes to times as I know I can make 15.1 as it is.[/quote] opps sorry mate i still never PM'd you back did i lol. I'm free any evening this week but busy saturday
[quote=santa20;334374]Very true but all things been equal it should be ok for benchmarking (and the real 1/4 should be faster in theory?)[/quote] it depends how the app calibrates the measurements/calculations, if it works off GPS the position marker can vary upto 40ft out of the correct location
[quote=p fandango;334382]it depends how the app calibrates the measurements/calculations, if it works off GPS the position marker can vary upto 40ft out of the correct location[/quote] GPS plus the accelerometer and magic
[quote=p fandango;334381]opps sorry mate i still never PM'd you back did i lol. I'm free any evening this week but busy saturday[/quote] No worries mate, like I say if the parts arrive tommorrow ill let you know... that is providing my replacement mobile also turns up or I wont be calling anyone :(
if anyone's like me, saturday is reserved for washing and polishing & checking tyre pressures etc ;)
[quote=Giles;334405]if anyone's like me, saturday is reserved for washing and polishing & checking tyre pressures etc ;)[/quote] i can safely say i'm nothing like you then lol, had a security check at work & i couldn't even remember how to open the bonnet lol
[quote=Giles;334405]if anyone's like me, saturday is reserved for washing and polishing & checking tyre pressures etc ;)[/quote] I tried the washing and polishing before santapod... didnt work washed it started polishing then the mrs "needed" to go to the shops urgently, this meant very quick polish off with cloth. It looked terrible! Then 80 miles of country roads on the way soon ruined a days work. You dont drive to the strip with under/over inflated tyres do you?
[quote=V70ETS;334409]You dont drive to the strip with under/over inflated tyres do you?[/quote] LOL - nope - but mine is pulling slightly to the left so one is deflated me thinks (had to put the spare on, swop some round etc after doing calipers)......need to get it 'road legal' for the trip to the strip
[quote=Giles;334405]if anyone's like me, saturday is reserved for washing and polishing & checking tyre pressures etc ;)[/quote] Hopefully i'll have the time to give mine a clean, in and out.
[quote=Giles;334405]if anyone's like me, saturday is reserved for washing and polishing & checking tyre pressures etc ;)[/quote] Think my car cleans itself.....cant remember the last time I cleaned it lol (think its months) I take an electric pump with me :-)
;) ......
i will clean mine it needs it badly
[quote=smithy;334435]i will clean mine it needs it badly[/quote] i got stopped in BT because the Police couldn't see the number plate let alone read it lol
[quote=p fandango;334441]i got stopped in BT because the Police couldn't see the number plate let alone read it lol[/quote] Because you left it at home whilst taking weight saving to the extreme? ;-)
[quote=santa20;334442]Because you left it at home whilst taking weight saving to the extreme? ;-)[/quote] I am toying with leaving my spare out....that's gotta be 20kg?
[quote=Giles;334443]I am toying with leaving my spare out....that's gotta be 20kg?[/quote] I'm on a diet this week, 90kgs is to heavy.....lost 1kg in one day already.....only 9 to go.....by Sunday....lol
im not even going to go on a weight loseing diet for myself too late for that lol.just take all the crap out of the boot should help me alot because im going to need it lol.
[quote=santa20;334442]Because you left it at home whilst taking weight saving to the extreme? ;-)[/quote] i hadn't, but i like your thinking :D
[quote=Giles;334443]I am toying with leaving my spare out....that's gotta be 20kg?[/quote] think it was about 17kg, taking the passenger seat is about another 20kg if your not taking anyone with you
I'm ordering mine here http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/eventdetails.asp?event=62 seems it may be cheaper?
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/347?area=Stratford-upon-Avon hmm......
Heavy rain :-(
i say lets see what happens to the weather report on friday it could all change again mate
[quote=smithy;334475]i say lets see what happens to the weather report on friday it could all change again mate[/quote] Yeah wifes iphone says sun.....which to believe lol
its happened before when it said that it was going to be rain all day but didnot rain till 1730 witch is when i was on my way home i say lets see abit closier lads and if its confirmed that its going to pee down but dry sat we could always go then but would be my preference though
[quote=smithy;334478]its happened before when it said that it was going to be rain all day but didnot rain till 1730 witch is when i was on my way home i say lets see abit closier lads and if its confirmed that its going to pee down but dry sat we could always go then but would be my preference though[/quote] I dont mind either way.......if it rains, you can fit my turbo ;) Only joking.....i have now rebuilt it, but not got it balanced yet......plus i have the injectors sat on my desk at work waiting to go to jimathan.....money, money, money......etc
Im up for a change to saturday if its dry then and raining sunday.
Due to circumstances beyond my control, I won't be racing this weekend :( gutted I will hopefully still be attending though. Ed
I'm flexible to either day as well (I think).....but as Smithy said, weather might change.
[quote=santa20;334509]I'm flexible to either day as well (I think).....but as Smithy said, weather might change.[/quote] ok - when we gonna decide? friday night or saturday morning?
[quote=Giles;334511]ok - when we gonna decide? friday night or saturday morning?[/quote] I think for maximum fairness a change in day will have to be done by Friday night at the very latest and carry the agreement of the vast majority of the people going.
[quote=santa20;334586]I think for maximum fairness a change in day will have to be done by Friday night at the very latest and carry the agreement of the vast majority of the people going.[/quote] Well going on the weather for pod and Avon on saturday i will be going one or the other as im all ready to go and want a run a 1/4 mile lol
just been watching tv and looked at all the internet weathers and sunday seems to be a washout but saturday looks better but will check again tomorrow night to confirm what do you think lads.
[quote=smithy;334711]just been watching tv and looked at all the internet weathers and sunday seems to be a washout but saturday looks better but will check again tomorrow night to confirm what do you think lads.[/quote] Im up for saturday,unless it changes by friday lol.
no can do on saturday got to work if sunday is a wash out looks like i will not be going guys is there a rr day on 31st?
yes the is a rr day on the 31st hlm
Well going on these it looks like saturday will be the best but also looks like pod might be better out of the 2?
[quote=smithy;334724]yes the is a rr day on the 31st hlm[/quote] Thought it was the 30th at HLM?
Just a quick check when people can attend: 1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 2. Smithy (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 3. Jamest5r 4. Smithness (Only Sunday) 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe, might be in a 1.4 Brava) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia
Either for me, on phone so cant update list.
1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 2. Smithy (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 3. Jamest5r (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 4. Smithness (Only Sunday) 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe, might be in a 1.4 Brava) (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver 11. leighkaicraigmia
1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 2. Smithy (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 3. Jamest5r (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 4. Smithness (Only Sunday) 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe, might be in a 1.4 Brava) (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday at Avon) 11. leighkaicraigmia
[quote=Giles;334831] 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday at Avon) [/quote] Just read Rnash post properley lol From what I've heard from people I'd assume most prefer Avon to Santa Pod? 1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday, prefer Avon, ok with Pod) 2. Smithy (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 3. Jamest5r (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 4. Smithness (Only Sunday) 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe, might be in a 1.4 Brava) (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday at Avon) 11. leighkaicraigmia
[quote=santa20;334858]Just read Rnash post properley lol From what I've heard from people I'd assume most prefer Avon to Santa Pod? 1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday, prefer Avon, ok with Pod) 2. Smithy (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 3. Jamest5r (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 4. Smithness (Only Sunday) 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe, might be in a 1.4 Brava) (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday at Avon) 11. leighkaicraigmia[/quote] I like Avon better but might be a dryer day saturday at pod,i just want a few runs to get a bench mark time before i get abit more power and a few more goodies put on her. Also pod is the same distance as Avon to me.
1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday, prefer Avon, ok with Pod) 2. Smithy (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 3. Jamest5r (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 4. Smithness (Only Sunday) 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 (Flexible Saturday or Sunday, Prefer Avon, ok with Pod - Which ever is dryer) 7. LiamT4 8. Chad (Maybe, might be in a 1.4 Brava) (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday at Avon) 11. leighkaicraigmia
Any day is good for me pointless going if it's raining though and pod although only 10 mins from me it's boring when queuing, nothing to see and lets face it thats what we would be doing for most of the day, and at avon it's also got other stuff happening classic fords etc
1. Santa 20 1,727kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday, prefer Avon, ok with Pod) 2. Smithy (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 3. Jamest5r (Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 4. Smithness (Only Sunday) 5. Ed 6. Rnash2002 (Flexible Saturday or Sunday, Prefer Avon, ok with Pod - Which ever is dryer) 7. LiamT4 (Only sunday, sorry) 8. Chad (Maybe, might be in a 1.4 Brava, Flexible Saturday or Sunday) 9. V70ETS 1,490 incl driver 10. Giles 1,472kg incl driver (Flexible Saturday or Sunday at Avon) 11. leighkaicraigmia Sorry but i can only make sunday. But that looks like being a total washout. So for the people who really do want to run, i think your best bet would be to go on sat.
And to top it all off I might not be running now (or if I do it might only be a couple).....watch this space :-(
[quote=santa20;334941]And to top it all off I might not be running now (or if I do it might only be a couple).....watch this space :-([/quote] Whats wrong with your car?
[quote=LiamT4;334943]Whats wrong with your car?[/quote] As soon as I know for definite mate I'll let you know. But the way it is I think it would be to risky to put to much stress on it.........and because of the time left to find the fault, get parts and fix it I doubt the weekend is likely.
[quote=santa20;334945]As soon as I know for definite mate I'll let you know. But the way it is I think it would be to risky to put to much stress on it.........and because of the time left to find the fault, get parts and fix it I doubt the weekend is likely.[/quote] Has its share of problems, doesn't it. Still a very nice car though and very fast with it.
are you still going to come along to watch mate
[quote=smithy;334724]yes the is a rr day on the 31st hlm[/quote] No guys RR day at HLM is on 30th followed by a day at Avon on the 31st for the last RWYB of the year at Avon.
OK :-( Won't be running the car :-( Not sure the wifes Rover will get to Avon Not sure the Passat will stop at Avon I'm very gutted......probably the end of my season :-(
[quote=LiamT4;334949]Has its share of problems, doesn't it. Still a very nice car though and very fast with it.[/quote] yeah it does mate....for reliability its pretty crap
[quote=smithy;334991]are you still going to come along to watch mate[/quote] Probably not mate :-( Though will hopefully attend the next one....probably spectating
[quote=santa20;335046]OK :-( Won't be running the car :-( Not sure the wifes Rover will get to Avon Not sure the Passat will stop at Avon I'm very gutted......probably the end of my season :-([/quote] Sorry to here that. I'm sure if you want to go avon on the 31st, there will be a few people who can give you a lift.
[quote=LiamT4;335055]Sorry to here that. I'm sure if you want to go avon on the 31st, there will be a few people who can give you a lift.[/quote] Transport issues are a slight hiccup at the moment.....should have a new commuting car before then :-) (Probably a Volvo S60 D5 but not sure how wise that is....though saying that it wouldn't have the problematic and painful awd transmission). Shame all this.....Smithy will probably explode into the 13's with only FWDers trying to chase him lol
im sorry to here your not coming mate and yes im going to try and get into the 13s
I would only be able to make the sunday, so it looks like you can count me out. Ed
let's stick with sunday...not really fair to go changing it....i knew this would happen (people dropping out etc).....smithy seems the only one really excited lol so dont wanna ruin it for him
[quote=Giles;335086]let's stick with sunday...not really fair to go changing it....i knew this would happen (people dropping out etc).....smithy seems the only one really excited lol so dont wanna ruin it for him[/quote] why go if it raining? total waste of money. dunno wether its like santa pod they wont let you on a wet track. Heavy rain is the forecast not just showers
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335088]why go if it raining? total waste of money. dunno wether its like santa pod they wont let you on a wet track. Heavy rain is the forecast not just showers[/quote] ok - count me out then if it's santa pod but saturday will be ok if avon....just saying we have had it booked then last minute we go to a ballot......i agree about wasting money (i have had plenty of experience)
If you want to race then at the minute, going by the weather forcast, it would have to be the sat, because it looks like it will be peeing it down all sunday. I'd love to come on the sat but just can't, but there still looks like there will be enough going to make it fun everybody who does run.
im sorry lads but saturday looks like the day sunday everywhere ive looked is a washout.and i am going to avon not the pod too long looking at a grandstand and not a track,and i find the peeps at avon nicer too.
Ok going on the weather maps now Avon should be ok on the saturday so will be going there unless it all changes tomorrow evening lol. Im like 90 miles away so dont really like wasting money comming down and maybe getting 1 run.
[quote=smithy;335094]im sorry lads but saturday looks like the day sunday everywhere ive looked is a washout.and i am going to avon not the pod too long looking at a grandstand and not a track,and i find the peeps at avon nicer too.[/quote] Have a good un, and remember to take all the stuff out of your boot before you run. You may get into the 13's with it removed, there was that much in it!
ive looked at the weather too and avon is dry mate and i will be there ,i cannot afford a wasted day in the rain it would cost me a fortune with the kids lol
[quote=LiamT4;335098]Have a good un, and remember to take all the stuff out of your boot before you run. You may get into the 13's with it removed, there was that much in it![/quote] i now i do carry some rubbish lol but this time it will be empty
[quote=santa20;335046]OK :-( Won't be running the car :-( Not sure the wifes Rover will get to Avon Not sure the Passat will stop at Avon I'm very gutted......probably the end of my season :-([/quote] Sorry to here that mate, we will miss your s60r but at least the rest of us will have a chance at "fastest volvo" on the day :hail: Time to get a fwd?:hidesbehi
[quote=jamest5r;335105]Sorry to here that mate, we will miss your s60r but at least the rest of us will have a chance at "fastest volvo" on the day :hail: Time to get a fwd?:hidesbehi[/quote] Time to buy something like an XF-R lol
:eclipsee_ saturday at avon for me :eclipsee_
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335088]why go if it raining? total waste of money. dunno wether its like santa pod they wont let you on a wet track. Heavy rain is the forecast not just showers[/quote] if you sign-on & the event gets rained off they normally let you reuse the ticket for another day, it does depend how many cars get to run before they give up. You do lose the entrance fee tho
saturday for me too at avon i will be there about 1030
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/347?area=Stratford-upon-Avon
i will leave up to yourselfs witch day to go just i looked at different reports and some say dry possible rain and some say washout for sunday but sat defo dry .
Such a horrid weekend for weather :-(
sat suposed to be good
Just watched the local weather, sat good, sun not.
saturday it is then mate
so whos going in the morning then?
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335226]so whos going in the morning then?[/quote] me.....
i am
Jamest5r Smithy Leighkaicraigmia Giles
[quote=jamest5r;335244]Jamest5r Smithy Leighkaicraigmia Giles[/quote] list is not quite what it was :-( I will be wishing for a good day (at least weather) for you guys
Will miss you Rich, no chance of running the car fwd only?
[quote=jamest5r;335254]Will miss you Rich, no chance of running the car fwd only?[/quote] It wouldn't make it mate......Volvo have strongly advised against running without the AWD for anything more than a very short diagnostic test. Have actually being trying to find a plan B today but without much success. (Envolved looking for a stupidly cheap performance car that I can just give away after but everything is more difficult with man flu).
Good luck tomorrow guys. I bet there will be a couple more people going, didn't rnash say he would be going tomorrow?
If anyone who's coming is interested, I can bring the following with me to save postage charges of stuff I'm selling: 18T turbo £215 3" stainless exhaust £50 Volvo 850R auto £1,800 Compression tester £5 brand new, unused - SOLD to leighkaicraigmia These prices are only valid til/for tomorrow
[quote=Giles;335273]If anyone who's coming is interested, I can bring the following with me to save postage charges of stuff I'm selling: 18T turbo £215 3" stainless exhaust £50 Volvo 850R auto £1,800 Compression tester £5 brand new, unused These prices are only valid til/for tomorrow[/quote] i'll have the compression tester mate
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335274]i'll have the compression tester mate[/quote] LOL - gee thanks......i could have put money on that one going straight away lol - OK - sold
[quote=Giles;335273] Volvo 850R auto £1,800 [/quote] So what would you be running and how would you get home? lol
[quote=santa20;335278]So what would you be running and how would you get home? lol[/quote] aha - u pay after i have run, then it's yours, and i either walk, or get a lift home in my old car :(
[quote=Giles;335275]LOL - gee thanks......i could have put money on that one going straight away lol - OK - sold[/quote] big exhaust check car check 18t turbo check as well its the only thing you listed i didnt have lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335281]big exhaust check car check 18t turbo check as well its the only thing you listed i didnt have lol[/quote] hahahaha.....fair enuf
anyone have a PS3 and MW2? volvot5turbo if you wanna add me ;)
[quote=santa20;335278]So what would you be running and how would you get home? lol[/quote] we will miss you mate but i will try to get my best time and all the runs will be filmed so we will have to meetup so i you can see them and do your stuff with the computer to get them on this site please
[quote=smithy;335288]we will miss you mate but i will try to get my best time and all the runs will be filmed so we will have to meetup so i you can see them and do your stuff with the computer to get them on this site please[/quote] and i will try to beat my best time of 14.221 ;)
[quote=smithy;335288]we will miss you mate but i will try to get my best time and all the runs will be filmed so we will have to meetup so i you can see them and do your stuff with the computer to get them on this site please[/quote] Of course ;-)
[quote=Giles;335293]and i will try to beat my best time of 14.221 ;)[/quote] dont forget mate if you do it will be on film and youtube ,im going for my fasteat time yet.
To Richard (Santa20) - I hope what ever problem you are having will be resolved soon. Trust we will see you at HLM at the end of Oct for the RR day??? Will save you a special sausage? (oo-er missus)
gutted that i not going guys but have a good one get some pic`s and vids
[quote=Wobbly Dave;335300]To Richard (Santa20) - I hope what ever problem you are having will be resolved soon. Trust we will see you at HLM at the end of Oct for the RR day??? Will save you a special sausage? (oo-er missus)[/quote] I wasn't down for the RR day anyway lol Mainly because I was doing Shakespere on the 31st October and the wife would think I was extracting the urine. Not sure if I'm going to be at Shakespere on the 31st now so we shall see lol Anyway more important.....good luck for the wedding :-)
[quote=Wobbly Dave;335300]To Richard (Santa20) - I hope what ever problem you are having will be resolved soon. Trust we will see you at HLM at the end of Oct for the RR day??? Will save you a special sausage? (oo-er missus)[/quote] I shall still come......RR my peugeot 1.9TD with a slipping clutch lol.....may make about 40 bhp......I want your sausage inside me ;)
[quote=smithness;335302]gutted that i not going guys but have a good one get some pic`s and vids[/quote] we are all meeting up on the 31st at avon mate and thats a sunday too lets hope the weather is kind to us mate
[quote=Giles;335310]I shall still come......RR my peugeot 1.9TD with a slipping clutch lol.....may make about 40 bhp......I want your sausage inside me ;)[/quote] now now the mans getting married
I will be there all being well :)
[quote=santa20;335316]now now the mans getting married[/quote] DONT DO IT......i have been married 10 years.....trust me ;-)
[quote=Giles;335293]and i will try to beat my best time of 14.221 ;)[/quote] 15.668s for me lol
see you all there around 1030 to 1100
Here you go santa and its already in stratford.....http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31948 Fit a mbc and turn it up till it blows, me and smithy saw a standard t5 with mbc stripped out pull a 13.9
[quote=jamest5r;335328]Here you go santa and its already in stratford.....http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?t=31948 Fit a mbc and turn it up till it blows, me and smithy saw a standard t5 with mbc stripped out pull a 13.9[/quote] Did consider that this morning.....but bald tyres and time being restricted.....and the man flu it stopped at a consideration. Will probably be sorting out a new diesel car tomorrow now...hopefully.
good luck mate with your new diesel mate
[quote=smithy;335335]good luck mate with your new diesel mate[/quote] Cheers mate.....knowing me I will probably need it lol
[quote=smithy;335335]good luck mate with your new diesel mate[/quote] NOOOOOOOOOOO oil burners allowed, go on mate join the 850 club you know you want to really.
see you tomorrow whoever is going
[quote=jamest5r;335337]NOOOOOOOOOOO oil burners allowed, go on mate join the 850 club you know you want to really.[/quote] NOOOOOOO need something cheap to fuel lol. I'm going to go back to the world of work (bordem plus S60R ownership being the causes). So need a commuting car/non performance practical car.
[quote=Giles;335310]I want your sausage inside me ;)[/quote] He'll be married mate, don't tempt Wobbly away from the straight and narrow with such slutty proposals ;) Hope the weather holds for you guys today. Pi$$ing down over here :( I'm hoping next weekend will be decent, as it's the final 1/4 mile event at Bitburg which I'm planning on doing if the car still works lol
goodluck peeps at avon see you all there
[quote=smithy;335352]goodluck peeps at avon see you all there[/quote] you got my text i hope? really sorry but wife had bag stolen last night (she woke me up banging on the front door at 0245am!!!) with car keys in, phone, money, card etc and it's an absolute mammoth task sorting it out......plus she needs my car for kids swimming etc..... really really sorry guys.......
[quote=Giles;335384]you got my text i hope? really sorry but wife had bag stolen last night (she woke me up banging on the front door at 0245am!!!) with car keys in, phone, money, card etc and it's an absolute mammoth task sorting it out......plus she needs my car for kids swimming etc..... really really sorry guys.......[/quote] Bloody hell. Hope shes ok?!?!
Yeah not too bad ta - had the police round as they found her bag, contents missing - gotta get replacement key and fob for her v40 which wont be cheap
[quote=Giles;335390]gotta get replacement key and fob for her v40 which wont be cheap[/quote] YEah can image that being a pain....but at least shes ok
[quote=santa20;335394]YEah can image that being a pain....but at least shes ok[/quote] she's tired & upset and gone to bed.......insurance are sorting everything out and collecting the car etc......which is nice to see some return on the investment. Thanks for asking. Appreciated.
Looking like Saturday was a good day for it.....wonder if anyones broke into the 13's yet
[quote=santa20;335409]Looking like Saturday was a good day for it.....wonder if anyones broke into the 13's yet[/quote] Are you having withdrawel syptems too?
[quote=LiamT4;335410]Are you having withdrawel syptems too?[/quote] Oh yes....if I didn't have man flu and a lack of energy I'd be climbing the walls lol
Looks like Rnash has pulled a 13.8 and Smithy a 13.9
i was suffering misfiring problems first run 17.1 lol 16.0, 15.6 and a 15.5 what a let down and the biggest piss off was the car boosted lovely on the way home and didnt misfire at all lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335451]i was suffering misfiring problems first run 17.1 lol 16.0, 15.6 and a 15.5 what a let down and the biggest piss off was the car boosted lovely on the way home and didnt misfire at all lol[/quote] Under fueling on launch? Heard James had boost issues as well
[quote=santa20;335452]Under fueling on launch? Heard James had boost issues as well[/quote] yeah he said he had boost issues but still managed a 14.8 time lol, a time i can only dream of.
Well once the track opened @ 13:00 lol (i was there @ 08:30 ) its wasnt a bad day,i had a few runs in mine.
First was a 13.9 @103.9 so pritty pleased with that,she seemed to hook up really well with the softer rubber i had on the front.
Secound run was a 13.8 @ 103.5 so was getting better,after that i was trying to hard to get a 13.7 and boged down a few times or missed a gear lol.
Seemed to me though the track wasnt as good as last time out there,maybe just me though.
Well im happy as i have a good time to work on now and know i still have a few more bhp to push out of her.
Took some pictures.not the best lol.
[quote=Rnash2002;335458]Well once the track opened @ 13:00 lol (i was there @ 08:30 ) its wasnt a bad day,i had a few runs in mine. First was a 13.9 @103.9 so pritty pleased with that,she seemed to hook up really well with the softer rubber i had on the front. Secound run was a 13.8 @ 103.5 so was getting better,after that i was trying to hard to get a 13.7 and boged down a few times or missed a gear lol. Seemed to me though the track wasnt as good as last time out there,maybe just me though. Well im happy as i have a good time to work on now and know i still have a few more bhp to push out of her. Took some pictures.not the best lol.[/quote] That some good times there. I new you get into the 13s and it looks like smithys car is starting to get quicker, shame others were having issues. I'll definatly be at the next one.
well done on your time Rnash, how come they didn't open till 1pm i didn't think the weather's been that bad today
Well done to Rnash for getting into the 13s - that's a mighty impressive exit speed! Looking fwd to cooking for you all at the end of Oct.
[quote=p fandango;335464]well done on your time Rnash, how come they didn't open till 1pm i didn't think the weather's been that bad today[/quote] Was just a damp cold morning,they said there was alot of surface water near the barriers so the sun couldnt get to them. Was a chap there in the stripped out 850 t5 van,did look rough but the chap said its cost him £350 lol and pulled a 14.0. He also said hes had a 13.5 out of her with standard engine with the boost turned up,was having fuel pump issues today though. Going on that i would say yours will be in the 12's,well if you get traction lol.
Whos was the purple 740/940 there? looks tidy.
[quote=santa20;335452]Under fueling on launch? Heard James had boost issues as well[/quote] no car was ok at launch plenty of wheelspin just in second and third misfire over 9psi problem being a hole in the side of a ht lead
[quote=t5_monkey;335512]Whos was the purple 740/940 there? looks tidy.[/quote] smithys
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335516]smithys[/quote] ah cool.. the one he ran the 1/4 at 105mph ? nice :)
now im into the 13s and the actual time was 13.901 at 100.06 mph so i think the car is pretty quick.was looking to beat rnashs time but not far off .but i will have 225s on the back running at 20psi and for me to get used to a fully locked diff and then im looking for 13.5 quater whatch this space and that is on standard lh2.4 jetronic ecus lol but my boost limit is 17 to 18 psi .my turbo dont realy get working to 1.4 bar min lol
was it 105 mph i will have to go and check but 13.5 next goal on the 31st oct hope its dry also dont worry lads jamest5r will be back with avengence when we have sorted his boost problem out because he is not going to let me get away with getting into 13s lol
[quote=smithy;335519]now im into the 13s and the actual time was 13.901 at 100.06 mph so i think the car is pretty quick.was looking to beat rnashs time but not far off .but i will have 225s on the back running at 20psi and for me to get used to a fully locked diff and then im looking for 13.5 quater whatch this space and that is on standard lh2.4 jetronic ecus lol but my boost limit is 17 to 18 psi .my turbo dont realy get working to 1.4 bar min lol[/quote] Cool i fancy a 740/940 turbo with some proper mods as a project car! I'll have to drain your brain for what you've done to yours sometime :)
no probs but next year mate i will be standalone ecu and proper maped then we will see some wild times ,these times are just bench marks mate but still pretty good though i think
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335513]no car was ok at launch plenty of wheelspin just in second and third misfire over 9psi problem being a hole in the side of a ht lead[/quote] What tyres are you running? my R hardly wheelspins with the M59 and Vreddy 225/45/17s, Gary
i think we was right going sat by looking at the weather today and sat was nice and sunny and i pulled into the 13s and with fatter tyres and better launches low 13s will be here OH YES lets hope that that the 31st is dry please please please lol ps i will see you there rnash because im getting closer lol
http://s889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/drag%20racing/?action=view¤t=shakespeareraceway017.mp4 http://s889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/drag%20racing/?action=view¤t=shakespeareraceway010.mp4
[quote=smithy;335559]i think we was right going sat by looking at the weather today and sat was nice and sunny and i pulled into the 13s and with fatter tyres and better launches low 13s will be here OH YES lets hope that that the 31st is dry please please please lol ps i will see you there rnash because im getting closer lol[/quote] Im not going mate,yesterday was my last run out this year. Happy with my time for now but im sure theres a 13.7 in her set up as yesterday.
No Rnash.....I might not even be running end of the month (will still come to watch though if it isn't pouring it down)....meaning Smithy might go unchallenged to be the fastest over all. (Fastest of the small group of cars that have been there between Aug and October lol)
don't you worry, i'll get it back for us FWD boys next year lol
Well what a crap day for me lol, 1st run about 16s!!!! then lost all my boost??? would only go to 0.8bar in 3rd as you can see from the vid of me againt rnash looks like im going backwards once im in 3rd gear. Had a mess around and thought i had sorted it so went back into the fire up lane and one of my low profiles had popped of the bead(i had let too much air out) so it went flat pretty quick and had to reverse out take the wheel off and hunt around until i found someone with a compresser to re-inflate and it popped straight back on and sealed(still ok now). Went back to have a last run, next one to run and then the bloke in front put his car into the side barrier, stuck at the front of the queue for an hour!! and still no boost when i ran. Also some git was picking up my timing slips by mistake so i got none!!. Oh well back on the 31st to give it another bash.
[quote=p fandango;335593]don't you worry, i'll get it back for us FWD boys next year lol[/quote] you will be hoping mate dont forget mine will be on its stage 2 tune then all you will see is the back of my car mate lol
[quote=smithy;335597]you will be hoping mate dont forget mine will be on its stage 2 tune then all you will see is the back of my car mate lol[/quote] stage 2 of ancient 4 cylinder technology :rotfl: lol
[quote=santa20;335592]No Rnash.....I might not even be running end of the month (will still come to watch though if it isn't pouring it down)....meaning Smithy might go unchallenged to be the fastest over all. (Fastest of the small group of cars that have been there between Aug and October lol)[/quote] I thought he was in a group of 1 lol rwd class!!!!
[quote=Rnash2002;335600]I thought he was in a group of 1 lol rwd class!!!![/quote] what 60 ft times you getting mate?
and james what psi was your tyres? i put mine up to 35 psi lol (idiot)
[quote=p fandango;335599]stage 2 of ancient 4 cylinder technology :rotfl: lol[/quote] pmsl
[quote=jamest5r;335594]Well what a crap day for me lol, 1st run about 16s!!!! then lost all my boost??? would only go to 0.8bar in 3rd as you can see from the vid of me againt rnash looks like im going backwards once im in 3rd gear.[/quote] That sounds sooooo familiar mate!! Something to do with Olive T-5Rs (arse?). I was sure you'd be cracking on into the 13s this time. 14.8 isn't bad (I'd be happy with that lol), but I know it's nowhere near what your car is capable of running.
[quote=JelT5;335611]That sounds sooooo familiar mate!! Something to do with Olive T-5Rs (arse?). I was sure you'd be cracking on into the 13s this time. 14.8 isn't bad (I'd be happy with that lol), but I know it's nowhere near what your car is capable of running.[/quote] he did better than that i saw a 14.5 http://s889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/drag%20racing/?action=view¤t=shakespeareraceway016.mp4
[quote=Rnash2002;335600]I thought he was in a group of 1 lol rwd class!!!![/quote] Putting people in classes because you can't compete directly lol
Looks like the weather held out for you guy's well done Rnash your time is superb! :)
[quote=santa20;335637]Putting people in classes because you can't compete directly lol[/quote] very true all i have to say is my car will have nothing stripped out of it just putting 225/50.16 tyres partworns on the back and running them at 24psi and lets see if my time drops.and we will see old tech 4 pot next year pedro when im mapped up i dont mind putting my old generation 4 pot 8 v up again your 20v 5 pot pedro should be good to see what happens lol
http://s889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/drag%20racing/?action=view¤t=shakespeareraceway020.mp4 http://s889.photobucket.com/albums/ac96/t5frankie/drag%20racing/?action=view¤t=shakespeareraceway011.mp4 another rnash race also another smithy race
[quote=smithy;335649]we will see old tech 4 pot next year pedro when im mapped up i dont mind putting my old generation 4 pot 8 v up again your 20v 5 pot pedro should be good to see what happens lol[/quote] when you do lose you can always save face on the day by saying "nah its not mine, just borrowed it from the musuem for the day" lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335602]and james what psi was your tyres? i put mine up to 35 psi lol (idiot)[/quote] No idea mate but obviously to low lol, they were at 36psi but i did my usual technical thing and let about 8secs out of each side but these are different tyres to what i run last time, going to put 16" on next time ive got a spare set lying around.
[quote=jamest5r;335664]No idea mate but obviously to low lol, they were at 36psi but i did my usual technical thing and let about 8secs out of each side but these are different tyres to what i run last time, going to put 16" on next time ive got a spare set lying around.[/quote] do you think it would make a difference running 16's?
[quote=p fandango;335660]when you do lose you can always save face on the day by saying "nah its not mine, just borrowed it from the musuem for the day" lol[/quote] Should you be allowed to directly compete Pedro? From the pics it looks like you will be running half a car lol
[quote=santa20;335672]Should you be allowed to directly compete Pedro? From the pics it looks like you will be running half a car lol[/quote] i'm not doing it to compete with others so don't mind either way mate. I've got a few mods to use on the strip that will make it non-road legal (slicks, suspension) to get her best possible time, but i'll probably do just as many runs in normal spec anyway
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335668]do you think it would make a difference running 16's?[/quote] Higher sidewalls on the tyres on a 16" wheel, say a 50 or larger profile, (James runs 18" with 40s IIRC). Higher sidewall = more flex in the sidewall = more grip = better launch; look at most drag racing radial slicks, massive sidewalls. HTH :)
Well done to all that took part looks like you had a good day :) special well done to Rnash very well done do you fancy giving me a few launch tips lol Russ
Can't wait untill next year. Should be some great races. Santa20 still has the time to beat from our group this year with a 13.3, but rnash and smithy are starting to close the gap, what will jamest5r be doing when he gets his car sorted? Don't forget that smithness ran a 14.1 on a damp 1/4mile that didn't have the best track surface, so theres more to come from him. Then theres pedro, what will BT be capable of when it (finally!) finished. Is there anyone else who's going to surprise us all. I can't wait. :D
[quote=LiamT4;335712]Can't wait untill next year. Should be some great races. Santa20 still has the time to beat from our group this year with a 13.3, but rnash and smithy are starting to close the gap, what will jamest5r be doing when he gets his car sorted? Don't forget that smithness ran a 14.1 on a damp 1/4mile that didn't have the best track surface, so theres more to come from him. Then theres pedro, what will BT be capable of when it (finally!) finished. Is there anyone else who's going to surprise us all. I can't wait. :D[/quote] Think a few from the group will be busy out of season which should translate to better times.....next year will be exciting
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;335601]what 60 ft times you getting mate?[/quote] Best was a 2.3,best last time was a 2.2 and didnt seem to slip in 2nd so i think the track wasnt as good this time?? [quote=santa20;335637]Putting people in classes because you can't compete directly lol[/quote] LOL comming from the man who doesnt have to have any skill to launch his AWD off the line :saythat: :partysmil [quote=RT MECHANICS;335702]Well done to all that took part looks like you had a good day :) special well done to Rnash very well done do you fancy giving me a few launch tips lol Russ[/quote] Probably wouldnt help with the power you have lol. I just ride the clutch at the off,its like feeling for grip,once it bites you then floor it. You could try lowering the boost in 1st gear to get going then max it out.
[quote=santa20;335714]Think a few from the group will be busy out of season which should translate to better times.....next year will be exciting[/quote] Shame i can't compete, 260(ish)bhp aint nowhere near enough in an auto. lol I'll be 1 of the people trying to get into the 14's, never know, i may do it at avon on the 31st. I can dream can't i! lol
[quote=Rnash2002;335715]LOL comming from the man who doesnt have to have any skill to launch his AWD off the line :saythat: :partysmil[/quote] Cant launch that S60R to save my life.......will modify that lol
[quote=LiamT4;335720]Shame i can't compete, 260(ish)bhp aint nowhere near enough in an auto. lol I'll be 1 of the people trying to get into the 14's, never know, i may do it at avon on the 31st. I can dream can't i! lol[/quote] Play with the tyre pressures, youd be suprised how effective it can be
[quote=LiamT4;335712]Can't wait untill next year. Should be some great races. Santa20 still has the time to beat from our group this year with a 13.3, but rnash and smithy are starting to close the gap, what will jamest5r be doing when he gets his car sorted? Don't forget that smithness ran a 14.1 on a damp 1/4mile that didn't have the best track surface, so theres more to come from him. Then theres pedro, what will BT be capable of when it (finally!) finished. Is there anyone else who's going to surprise us all. I can't wait. :D[/quote]yeah will be hopeing to get in the 13s so well up for it mate
[quote=LiamT4;335720]Shame i can't compete, 260(ish)bhp aint nowhere near enough in an auto. lol I'll be 1 of the people trying to get into the 14's, never know, i may do it at avon on the 31st. I can dream can't i! lol[/quote] I didn't have much more than 270 in my V70T5 auto and ran a 14.6@96mph, it can be done mate. Don't underestimate the autos! I've only managed a 14.7 in my manual T5R (so far) which has more mods, although got a much better 60ft time than I could get in the V70.
[quote=smithness;335730]yeah will be hopeing to get in the 13s so well up for it mate[/quote] Well when you raced me at york you got a 105.9mph terminal, and like i said it wasn't the best track/conditions, so would imagine you'd be quicker at avon in totally dry conditions.
I hope to come back next season with something a bit more competitive. The peer group rivalry has defo move up a notch with 14 seconds dead now fast becoming the bench mark - rather than the winning post.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;335767]I hope to come back next season with something a bit more competitive. The peer group rivalry has defo move up a notch with 14 seconds dead now fast becoming the bench mark - rather than the winning post.[/quote] I am selling mine (reluctantly) but have spoke to smithy and he has given sound advice....i hope to come back next year too with a cheap S60R ;)
[quote=Giles;335768]I am selling mine (reluctantly) but have spoke to smithy and he has given sound advice....i hope to come back next year too with a cheap S60R ;)[/quote] or an M5....... ;)
[quote=Giles;335769]or an M5....... ;)[/quote] For drag racing the M5 would probably be the better bet (maybe avoid SMG gear box though).
Some of you went to the pod on saturday then... nice one. Some fantastic times there too. Sorry I couldnt make it to Avon was working nights saturday and didnt finish till 7am and back in work 7pm till 7am monday. Did anyone turn up to avon as unless I am reading into it wrong nobody seems to have commented...?
[quote=V70ETS;335781]Some of you went to the pod on saturday then... nice one. Some fantastic times there too. Sorry I couldnt make it to Avon was working nights saturday and didnt finish till 7am and back in work 7pm till 7am monday. Did anyone turn up to avon as unless I am reading into it wrong nobody seems to have commented...?[/quote] Think everyone went to Avon Saturday.....apart from those that didnt lol
[quote=V70ETS;335781]Some of you went to the pod on saturday then... nice one. Some fantastic times there too. Sorry I couldnt make it to Avon was working nights saturday and didnt finish till 7am and back in work 7pm till 7am monday. Did anyone turn up to avon as unless I am reading into it wrong nobody seems to have commented...?[/quote] the times were done at avon mate and i will be there on the 31st if its dry that is no point in going if its wet .but if everything is ok then well be looking for low 13s that day when i have fatter rubber on the back running 24 psi then no more spinning on the launch.i want to be close to the top of the leader board if possible.also as i have said before i go for the thrill of the race and the times are a second thing i like to look at witch is still good though lol.pedro see you next year mate at avon you can watch the backend of this old tech 940 disappear infront of you lol.
videos of the racing will be on here tomorrow of saturday at avon
[quote=smithy;335859]videos of the racing will be on here tomorrow of saturday at avon[/quote] not of me i hope lol
yes got you and james racing mate
What sort of spec/power are people running? Especially to get into the 13s!
[quote=smithy;335865]yes got you and james racing mate[/quote] that was my first run when i got over 17secs, lol hole in my ht lead
i will have to have a look tomorrow a think the is about 3 races with you in them mate and i think most t5s are getting around 280 to 300 bhp to get into 13s mate
[quote=smithy;335876]i will have to have a look tomorrow a think the is about 3 races with you in them mate and i think most t5s are getting around 280 to 300 bhp to get into 13s mate[/quote] with my mods what do you think my cars running? ive also got those races on video just too crap too post lol
your car sounds the same as jamest5r on the track so you will improve in your times as time goes by and practice ,but the car will be more aggressive with an mbc fitted and a map
[quote=smithy;335881]your car sounds the same as jamest5r on the track so you will improve in your times as time goes by and practice ,but the car will be more aggressive with an mbc fitted and a map[/quote] so its ok to fit an mbc on top of the map? what psi is ok on standard injectors?
about 1.2 bar mate but i would still put the car on the rollers to check afrs and then you can play and be safe but no more than 18 to 20 psi or you are in bending rods area
[quote=massivewangers;335871]What sort of spec/power are people running? Especially to get into the 13s![/quote] Alot of different things to get into the 13's its not all about the power. But as started i would say around 280/300 bhp. How you launch,what tyres and all that help.
[quote=Rnash2002;335898]Alot of different things to get into the 13's its not all about the power. But as started i would say around 280/300 bhp. How you launch,what tyres and all that help.[/quote] and i would suggest an 850 over a v70 due to being alot lighter
[quote=Rnash2002;335898]Alot of different things to get into the 13's its not all about the power. But as started i would say around 280/300 bhp. How you launch,what tyres and all that help.[/quote] Has yours changed much since I went in it? Just curious really, as 13s are good for a pretty heavy FWD car!
[quote=massivewangers;335871]What sort of spec/power are people running? Especially to get into the 13s![/quote] probably about 150 bhp.....dragging 200 dead horses along lol
[quote=massivewangers;335903]Has yours changed much since I went in it? Just curious really, as 13s are good for a pretty heavy FWD car![/quote] Was running 250 bhp ish when you had a run out in her,got around 50bhp more now.
im thinking about getting 850 just for the track, better base to start with i think than a v70
i had a v70 and that pulled 110 mph terminal but 1 wheel drive and at the inexperence in drag racing didnt help with the 14.2 quater and spesh pulled a 13.2 in his v70
[quote=Rnash2002;335911]Was running 250 bhp ish when you had a run out in her,got around 50bhp more now.[/quote] What's the spec now then? Yours made mine feel so slow after I'd been in it!
[quote=massivewangers;336067]What's the spec now then? Yours made mine feel so slow after I'd been in it![/quote] http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/dto_garage.php?do=viewvehicle&vehicle_id=1153
Really good times for rnash and smithy- well done fellas :)
thanks mate the well be vids up later mate
[quote=smithy;336037]i had a v70 and that pulled 110 mph terminal but 1 wheel drive and at the inexperence in drag racing didnt help with the 14.2 quater and spesh pulled a 13.2 in his v70[/quote] bloody hell mate what was they running? i'm getting this quarter mile bug now lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;336154]bloody hell mate what was they running? i'm getting this quarter mile bug now lol[/quote] also mate when my v70 was a standard 2.5lpt with a rica map i pulled a 15.2 flat
[quote=smithy;336158]also mate when my v70 was a standard 2.5lpt with a rica map i pulled a 15.2 flat[/quote] wait till next time mate i'll be right up with you lot lol once ive got used to doing quick starts with my new clutch without burning it out, car is boosting lovely now at 15 psi in 3rd and spiking sometimes to 16, at santa pod i was doing 2.3 60ft times when my car was standard, my best the other day at avon was a 2.56 60ft so if i sort that out i'll be laughing.
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;336164]wait till next time mate i'll be right up with you lot lol once ive got used to doing quick starts with my new clutch without burning it out, car is boosting lovely now at 15 psi in 3rd and spiking sometimes to 16, at santa pod i was doing 2.3 60ft times when my car was standard, my best the other day at avon was a 2.56 60ft so if i sort that out i'll be laughing.[/quote] you will get better mate dont worry practice makes perfect
Has anyone managed a sub 2 second 60ft time yet?
i dont read the slips mate i just put my foot down and see the times second lol
[quote=JelT5;336173]Has anyone managed a sub 2 second 60ft time yet?[/quote] I have
[quote=JelT5;336173]Has anyone managed a sub 2 second 60ft time yet?[/quote] Best i had last time was a 2.2,this time was a 2.3
thats true and your car is dam quick mate
Start of Smithy's Videos: Smithy's 13.9 [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bRO1YPvm8c"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bRO1YPvm8c[/ame] JamesT5R's 16.2 [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJvXTSFDRl0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJvXTSFDRl0[/ame] JamesT5R (14.8) vs Rnash (13.8) then Smithy (14.9) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNsBQsqtzMQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNsBQsqtzMQ[/ame] Rnash (Not a clue on the time) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec_iF6P7mEM"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec_iF6P7mEM[/ame] Smithy (14.1) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5cXL5_w-Zg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5cXL5_w-Zg[/ame]
Fastest 60ft was 1.9
Smithy 14.9 [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8CgbXelZb8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8CgbXelZb8[/ame]
nice time rnash 13.82 against my 13.90 i wasnt far behind mate lol.my times improved alot when i dropped my tyre pressures from 45psi to 24psi im a numpty lol
[quote=santa20;336181]Fastest 60ft was 1.9
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That's excellent- the advantage of 4wd eh ;)
dam right but half way we start to catch him lol
[quote=JelT5;336185]That's excellent- the advantage of 4wd eh ;)[/quote] Yeah, launch the car like a newb because you have no control over the clutch and distroy the transmission :-( Yeah I'm on a bit of a downer with the car at the moment....S60R's are not great at 1/4 mile and really wouldn't recommend anyone use one for 1/4 miling unless they have very deep pockets.
[quote=smithy;336187]dam right but half way we start to catch him lol[/quote] Yes but thats because my cars **** lol
[quote=santa20;336188]Yeah, launch the car like a newb because you have no control over the clutch and distroy the transmission :-([/quote] Ah I see that's why you didn't go to Avon to race on Sunday. Bummer mate- sounds like a bloody costly breakage :( I did similar to my V70s auto trans (summer 2009) in Germany- all my own fault, I had been warned about power braking lol did get my best ever time in the V70 though, not sure if it was really worth it nearly €2000 later...oops :(
is that all the vids?
[quote=JelT5;336190] I did similar to my V70s auto trans (summer 2009) in Germany- all my own fault, I had been warned about power braking lol did get my best ever time in the V70 though, not sure if it was really worth it nearly €2000 later...oops :([/quote] But as you know, when you're behind the wheel it doesn't matter about the breakage.....you feel it afterwards.
[quote=santa20;336192]But as you know, when you're behind the wheel it doesn't matter about the breakage.....you feel it afterwards.[/quote] Exactly :D
Well done chaps, some really impressive times there. I must have a go at some point to see how the S70 compares. I'm bloody rubbish at launches tho!
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;336191]is that all the vids?[/quote] Still uploading lol
JamesT5R (16.2) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF7ENrMVDVY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jF7ENrMVDVY[/ame] JamesT5R (14.5) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Pt97grLG0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Pt97grLG0[/ame]
[quote=S70T5Chris;336194]Well done chaps, some really impressive times there. I must have a go at some point to see how the S70 compares. I'm bloody rubbish at launches tho![/quote] I'm sure it'll be pretty damn quick Chris; you should be in the 13s I reckon!
Smithy 14.6 vs Rnash 14.4 [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H20CEkO8NJg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H20CEkO8NJg[/ame]
looks like you all had a really good day and smithy that old 4 pot tech is certainly working
Smithy (14.9) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHZs5eymlCw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHZs5eymlCw[/ame] Smithy (14.4) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3nFv5cfnXk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3nFv5cfnXk[/ame] Smithy (14.1) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lklZqYHnO8s"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lklZqYHnO8s[/ame]
Smithy (14.1) [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGbHEETYnWA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGbHEETYnWA[/ame]
And the last one JamesT5R vs Leighkaicraigmia [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0JdBWw8LUs"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0JdBWw8LUs[/ame]
is that the only one of me my first and worst run lol? pop pop pop
All I got off Smithy mate.....at least it's to blur to make out its you lol
err yeah ok it wasnt me lol
Good Vids Smithy :B_thumb:
So when and where is the next one? Gary
Probably 31st Oct a Avon....last of the season....someone really needs to start a thread and organise that lol
[quote=S70T5Chris;336194]Well done chaps, some really impressive times there. I must have a go at some point to see how the S70 compares. I'm bloody rubbish at launches tho![/quote] already got that badge ;)