Ok a long way off but as it's been mentioned. VPCUK meet at Shakespeare Raceway on the 3rd April 2011. Open to all and the people who usually attend are a nice lot (Competitive but nice. So if your new, please feel free to come along). Information and directions can be found at http://www.shakespearecountyraceway.com/ 1.Santa20 (With or without car)
pencil me down, BT might be finished
Might as well should be sorted by then! 1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car)
Emlyn if I'm with car and your without you can have a go in mine. 1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango (In Pencil)
[quote=santa20;354433]Emlyn if I'm with car and your without you can have a go in mine. 1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango (In Pencil)[/quote] Thanks mate :) Although I wouldn't want to embarrass you by beating your time in your car... I would be hoping by April I will be sorted, even if it isn't fully ready for the strip. Now enough of that there is a thread for this rubbish... lol
[quote=V70ETS;354436]Thanks mate :) Although I wouldn't want to embarrass you by beating your time in your car... [/quote] Doubt it mate....purely because if you even try to beat the time the car will break mid run anyway :-p
Add me to the list pls, on my phone so cant copy/paste, hopefully the 850 will be done.
[quote=p fandango;354428]pencil me down, BT might be finished[/quote] PMSL almost fell out of my truck
1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango (In Pencil) 4.jamest5r
I didn't think they would let you set a quarter mile on a pencil. Does it even have wheels? BTW count me in. I'll be in a Volvo C70. I think the pencil idea has limited mileage.
1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango (In Pencil) 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave (Did consider a pencil but using a C70)
[quote=jamest5r;354443]PMSL almost fell out of my truck[/quote] i did say "might" lol
[quote=Wobbly Dave;354450]I didn't think they would let you set a quarter mile on a pencil. Does it even have wheels?[/quote]
I am soo sorry. I should never have doubted you.
will be up for it.
1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango (In Pencil) 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave (Did consider a pencil but using a C70) 6.Smithness
1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4
job depending ill find out by end of this week im in but dont know which car yet
1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo)
[quote=Rnash2002;354591]1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo)[/quote] What you got?
[quote=santa20;354595]What you got?[/quote] Less BHP than me and you lol
[quote=jamest5r;354599]Less BHP than me and you lol[/quote] Hand bags at the ready lol
[quote=jamest5r;354599]Less BHP than me and you lol[/quote] and me but my car will not be ready till may im afraid so just be watching till may then avon will see me
[quote=smithy;354604]and me but my car will not be ready till may im afraid so just be watching till may then avon will see me[/quote] You can hold a camcorder for me then ;-)
[quote=smithy;354604]and me but my car will not be ready till may im afraid so just be watching till may then avon will see me[/quote]your welcome to have a run in my car mate.
[quote=jamest5r;354599]Less BHP than me and you lol[/quote] Need to rolling road mine before I can confirm that ;-)
[quote=smithness;354609]your welcome to have a run in my car mate.[/quote] thanks mate
[quote=smithy;354616]thanks mate[/quote] Not sure you could handle a powerful front wheel drive after spending so long driving a 136bhp 8v rear wheel drive motor!
[quote=santa20;354595]What you got?[/quote] Nothing yet mate but should have something by April,and i wont be buying a car with less than 300bhp lol. [quote=jamest5r;354599]Less BHP than me and you lol[/quote] LMAO you got that big turbo fitted already hehe.
1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor)
il be up for it.
Not up for a track run but will be there with my camera. Not far for me to get there.
1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (Also with or without car) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor) 11.leighkaicraigmia
Well I figured I ought to amend my name on the list... 8000 miles is a fare old trek to get back for a quarter mile event! Someone better get some decent video footage and photo's! 1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (In spirit!) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor) 11.leighkaicraigmia
definately be there, don't know about a run but will see 1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (In spirit!) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor) 11.leighkaicraigmia 12.volvo340sleeper (300 bhp +)
[quote=volvo340sleeper;357320]definately be there, don't know about a run but will see 1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (In spirit!) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor) 11.leighkaicraigmia 12.volvo340sleeper ([COLOR="Red"]300 bhp [/COLOR]+)[/quote] Not sure you should be posting unproven power claims ;)
[quote=volvo340sleeper;357320]definately be there, don't know about a run but will see 1.Santa20 (With or without car) 2.V70ETS (In spirit!) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor) 11.leighkaicraigmia 12.volvo340sleeper (300 bhp +)[/quote] 300bhp lmfao ha ha ha
1.Santa20 (With or without car) (110 bhp -) 2.V70ETS (In spirit!) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor) 11.leighkaicraigmia 12.volvo340sleeper (300 bhp +)
300BHP plus ....a vivid imagination. We shall see. I'll probably end up regretting this post.
Hi Shakespeare Here. Good to see this event gaining momentum. I have added the club name to our Facebook Page event guide and web site. Don't forget if there's anything we can do for you just ask. See you on the 3rd April.
i should be up for this as its on my door step...... see you there
Is there any meets coming up near Essex way, or quarter mile runs near me ...or does it look like i will have to travel further a field... would love to see some the beasts on here ( do mean cars btw) and give my T5 a lil test legally lol...
[quote=kee1173;359650]Is there any meets coming up near Essex way, or quarter mile runs near me ...or does it look like i will have to travel further a field... would love to see some the beasts on here ( do mean cars btw) and give my T5 a lil test legally lol...[/quote] There will probably be some meets, but i don't think there are any 1/4mile events near to you. Anyway its not that far and its definatly worth it, its a good laugh.
Yeah, not sure how it would take me to get to Shakespeare or what im doing.. but will go on one of the santa pod ones as not to far... be like when i had my Astra GtE ( when they were the thing many moons ago).... looking forward to getting back to my youth lol
[quote=kee1173;359657]Yeah, not sure how it would take me to get to Shakespeare or what im doing.. but will go on one of the santa pod ones as not to far... be like when i had my Astra GtE ( when they were the thing many moons ago).... looking forward to getting back to my youth lol[/quote] Just keep an eye out on the meets section, hopefully some will be going santapod soon, because i can't wait untill april to start again. We do go shakespeare (avon) raceway more though, as we prefer it to santapod.
Will keep an eye out, thanks be nic to come an have a look and a play..
Unfortunately I think I will be moving house(again!!) so if I do turn up it will be a spur of the moment decision.
can you just turn up? cause if can might be able to do that
[quote=kee1173;359771]can you just turn up? cause if can might be able to do that[/quote] yep, think its £10 entrance & £25 to sign on & race
[quote=kee1173;359771]can you just turn up? cause if can might be able to do that[/quote] be good to see what a standard v70r does compared to mine the 850's are faster though :~(
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;361789]850's are faster though :~([/quote] thats because there a better car :biggrin: lol
1.Santa20 (With or without car) (110 bhp -) 2.V70ETS (In spirit!) 3.p fandango 4.jamest5r 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor) 11.leighkaicraigmia 12.volvo340sleeper (300 bhp +) so who is still going to avon on the 3rd?
Im still going but not running. Will do the carmera work lol.
[quote=jamest5r;364687]Im still going but not running. Will do the carmera work lol.[/quote] surely you can take the v70r and race it i need to at least even up my score mate (or at least try lol)
[quote=jamest5r;364687]Im still going but not running. Will do the carmera work lol.[/quote] thats my job lol
I'll be going. Which reminds me, i still need to get a helmet.
[quote=LiamT4;364703]I'll be going. Which reminds me, i still need to get a helmet.[/quote] i was going to post up actually, Aldi's have got full face helmets for £30. I'll take mine if you want to borrow it
Yeah......I'll probably do camera work too :-(
whats this, a group outting to the grandstand lol. We've got to get these cars sorted lol
Sounds like you need a visit from the zed... there's a small possibility of her being in hte area that weekend... she'l have her new shoes on by then...
[quote=p fandango;364716]i was going to post up actually, Aldi's have got full face helmets for £30. I'll take mine if you want to borrow it[/quote] Cheers, but i need to get 1 eventually. lol I'd like an open face one though, but more comfortable on a hot day (when we have them).
[quote=p fandango;364723]whats this, a group outting to the grandstand lol. We've got to get these cars sorted lol[/quote] Just need a better car lol
can people adjust their names to see whos running or not etc
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;364688]surely you can take the v70r and race it i need to at least even up my score mate (or at least try lol)[/quote] Cant afford to kill it mate, daily driver and all that.
1.Santa20 (Not running as the all powerful Passat may show you all up) 2.V70ETS (Not running.......only at event in spirit!) 3.p fandango (Not running......BT wont be ready) 4.jamest5r (Not running.....doesn't want to kill the daily drive) 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (T5 kompressor) 11.leighkaicraigmia 12.volvo340sleeper (300 bhp +)
lets all turn up to watch.....................no-one ???????????
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;364750]lets all turn up to watch.....................no-one ???????????[/quote] At this rate yes......Will Wobbly Dave drop out next?
1.Santa20 (Not running as the all powerful Passat may show you all up) 2.V70ETS (Not running.......only at event in spirit!) 3.p fandango (Not running......BT wont be ready) 4.jamest5r (Not running.....doesn't want to kill the daily drive) 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (In a 300bhp motor but not a volvo) 10. Claymore (Kompressor If mapped, otherwise as a t5) 11.leighkaicraigmia 12.volvo340sleeper (300 bhp +)
1.Santa20 (Not running as the all powerful Passat may show you all up) 2.V70ETS (Not running.......only at event in spirit!) 3.p fandango (Not running......BT wont be ready) 4.jamest5r (Not running.....doesn't want to kill the daily drive) 5.Wobbly Dave 6.smithness 7.liamt4 8.t5 pete (maybe) 9.Rnash2002 (Probably in a 280bhp Volvo lol) 10. Claymore (Kompressor If mapped, otherwise as a t5) 11.leighkaicraigmia 12.volvo340sleeper (300 bhp +)
Anyone still going?? i need to watch some volvo's lol.
[quote=jamest5r;367150]Anyone still going?? i need to watch some volvo's lol.[/quote] can't see me making it tbh
I'll come sit with you James
looks like I'll be running as a t5, still haven't been mapped yet
probably be only a few cars running by the look of it mmmmm what car should i take???
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;367167]probably be only a few cars running by the look of it mmmmm what car should i take???[/quote] The 850 with a remap of course, bound to be faster than that v70 lump of lard lol.
[quote=jamest5r;367171]The 850 with a remap of course, bound to be faster than that v70 lump of lard lol.[/quote] it feels dog slow compared to my saffy mate lol and there aint no skill in racing an auto, already done the rear top mount.
I'll be going. Hopefully we'll have some good weather.
sorry guys cant do this one as i have to work retail sucks.
so whats that now down to 3 or 4 possible racers lmfao
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;367249]so whats that now down to 3 or 4 possible racers lmfao[/quote] scary to think how quick the years going & BT's still not finished :frown:
I'll be there and running. Liam, prepare for battle :P Ed
[quote=p fandango;367269]scary to think how quick the years going & BT's still not finished :frown:[/quote] pull your finger out then mate lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;367279]pull your finger out then mate lol[/quote] should make some good progress this week, blowing my money on more mods instead of stuff to get her on the road isn't helping tho lol
[quote=p fandango;367281]should make some good progress this week, blowing my money on more mods instead of stuff to get her on the road isn't helping tho lol[/quote] its just an ornamant sitting there mate, you got it started yet?
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;367291]its just an ornamant sitting there mate, you got it started yet?[/quote] she's a nice ornament tho lol. Almost running last week but i forgot to take the bung out the intake lol. Got to wire in the MSD then ready to crank her over again
[quote=Ed.;367276]I'll be there and running. Liam, prepare for battle :P Ed[/quote] LOL. why? are you trying for slowest volvo!
i will be coming down with jamest5r as the 940 wont be ready by then
[quote=LiamT4;367300]LOL. why? are you trying for slowest volvo![/quote] Nope, slowest auto :) Ed
[quote=Ed.;367599]Nope, slowest auto :) Ed[/quote] Well you'll have a difficult job! lol Mine definatly aint feeling itself lately.
so who is actually racing?
I might run,would be good to see what the standard Volvo runs but all depends on the weather,if theres a chance its going to rain then im not comming.
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;367706]so who is actually racing?[/quote] I'm going to have a go
about three people then lol
I am going to go & race if dry. Well nothing will run if it ain't
[quote=Wobbly Dave;367713]I am going to go & race if dry. Well nothing will run if it ain't[/quote] busy weekend then for you dave
well got my tickets for avon in the post today got them free as it was rained off last race of the year, hopefully won't be raining again lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;368878]well got my tickets for avon in the post today got them free as it was rained off last race of the year, hopefully won't be raining again lol[/quote] Bloody hell forgot about that, what did you need think ive got the tickets still in the 850, it was the last week i drove it.
[quote=jamest5r;368902]Bloody hell forgot about that, what did you need think ive got the tickets still in the 850, it was the last week i drove it.[/quote] i just sent them an email with the ticket numbers on i didn't even have to prove it
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;367716]busy weekend then for you dave[/quote] why is something else happening?
A couple of showers forecasted boo
what time should I aim to get there?
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;369488]A couple of showers forecasted boo[/quote] I might not even bother then.....had enough flack from the wife when I told her I was going.
I'll decide on saturday, if it looks like it's going to be wet, I won't bother.
Bloody typical weather! And i can't find the tickets from the last one, when it was rained off, so looks like i'm going to pay full price.:grumpy:
I might pop along if Im mapped again and the weather is hopefull
Right look like saturday is the better day Who is up for going saturday instead?
[quote=santa20;369496]I might not even bother then.....had enough flack from the wife when I told her I was going.[/quote] possibly time for a trade in? :hidesbehi
[quote=santa20;369496]I might not even bother then.....had enough flack from the wife when I told her I was going. [quote=JelT5;369525]possibly time for a trade in? :hidesbehi[/quote][/quote] the wife you mean? lol
Deffo can't do Saturday
[quote=JelT5;369525]possibly time for a trade in? :hidesbehi[/quote] I'd lose to much lol
Can't do saturday as the car is going in to get some stuff done (service, etc).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/347?area=Stratford-upon-Avon so is everyone still going sunday after looking at this?
I was only going to watch so probably not. I can't do saturday due to prior engagements
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;369558]http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/347?area=Stratford-upon-Avon so is everyone still going sunday after looking at this?[/quote] Its only light showers (thinking positive) and, on monday it was saying dry all day sunday, so it'll probably change again by the weekend.
[quote=LiamT4;369561]Its only light showers (thinking positive) and, on monday it was saying dry all day sunday, so it'll probably change again by the weekend.[/quote]
thats if you believe them in the first place
[quote=p fandango;369568]thats if you believe them in the first place
[/quote]
And i don't.
When i waxed my car the other week i checked the forcast, dry all day it said. Dry all day my arse! Can't even get it right for that day.
[quote=santa20;369542]I'd lose to much lol[/quote] Know what you mean, been there and suffered a heavy defeat lol (maybe that's why I live on France- in good company ;))
weather isn't looking promising, who is still going?
Not looking good for me.
[quote=claymore;370079]weather isn't looking promising, who is still going?[/quote] I will go but I won'r rush to get there. Personally I'd like to see this rescheduled. Watching a track dry is not my idea of fun.
I am still standard and slowish so next time hopefully
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370102]I will go but I won'r rush to get there. Personally I'd like to see this rescheduled. Watching a track dry is not my idea of fun.[/quote] For Avon the next RWYB is 16th-17th April (I'm at the Gadget Show on the 17th) or 30th-1st May (Probably too close to York)
If the weather holds out i will be there. If not, then i will be looking to go on 1st May. Ed
So, it looks like it's just me then.
[quote=claymore;370141]So, it looks like it's just me then.[/quote] F*** it mate, as long as its not absolutly peeing it down, ill be there. Got nowt else to do tomorrow.lol
[quote=LiamT4;370142]F*** it mate, as long as its not absolutly peeing it down, ill be there. Got nowt else to do tomorrow.lol[/quote] showers from noon onwards they reckon, i'm still having problems with my car got a water leak from the turbo and i can't seem to trace it
me and Smithy are going so there better be some volvo's to watch
my bro's moving next weekend so got alot of work to do on the house tomorrow, have been promised a couple of pressies for Bonny tho so fingers crossed they turn up
[quote=jamest5r;370159]me and Smithy are going so there better be some volvo's to watch[/quote] What time you getting there, because from looking at the weather forcast its gonna start raining about 2pm, so i want to get there for 10.
[quote=LiamT4;370225]What time you getting there, because from looking at the weather forcast its gonna start raining about 2pm, so i want to get there for 10.[/quote] i will be there as soon as james picks me up mate lol its going to be nice to be a passenger
Looks ok till late afternoon http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/347?area=CV37
So will there actually be any Volvo's running?
Errr... possibly not me, i had 4 things to do today, one of which was to buy a helmet. Guess which one i forgot :doh::dunce: I'v asked pedro if i can borrow one, as his place is kinda on the way for me, so with a bit of luck i may still be running, but we'll need some quicker cars than mine to defend volvos honour!
I have a spare & they do have them to hire.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370239]I have a spare & they do have them to hire.[/quote] For some reason i didn't think that shakespeare had helmets for hire. cheers.
pop in on the way thru mate, got a nice one even i haven't had chance to use yet
Cheers mate, been meaning to get one for a while but had a lot on my mind. Council wants to charge me more money for my new place even though its bloody tiny! And not only have i not received the deposit back from my old place, but they'v took another months rent of me, even though i no longer live there. Oh, and the company i work for may be selling the logistics part of their business (the bit i work in) after they have done a "strategic review" of the business, which is never good. Never mind.
seems to be traditional that they rob you of the security deposit when you leave a rented property, hope you get everything sorted & get the extra rent repayed
[quote=p fandango;370254]seems to be traditional that they rob you of the security deposit when you leave a rented property, hope you get everything sorted & get the extra rent repayed[/quote] £900 they now owe me. Just annoys me a bit, i did ask them if i should cancel the standing order and they said that they would sort it and didn't need to bother, yeah right. That and the stupid council tax, i can't do anything about where i work so no point in worrying about something i have no control over, just typical that they all happen at the same time.
[quote=LiamT4;370258]£900 they now owe me. Just annoys me a bit, i did ask them if i should cancel the standing order and they said that they would sort it and didn't need to bother, yeah right. That and the stupid council tax, i can't do anything about where i work so no point in worrying about something i have no control over, just typical that they all happen at the same time.[/quote] i know someone owed £1600 for the security deposit, landlord made up aload of rubbish about faults & offered to return £200. As for the extra month have a word with the bank as well as the people who took the money as they do have certain conditions they have to comply to too participate in the direct debit/standing order scheme so they might be able to return your money to you if they company/council are unwilling
[quote=p fandango;370261]i know someone owed £1600 for the security deposit, landlord made up aload of rubbish about faults & offered to return £200. As for the extra month have a word with the bank as well as the people who took the money as they do have certain conditions they have to comply to too participate in the direct debit/standing order scheme so they might be able to return your money to you if they company/council are unwilling[/quote] I'll be getting it back, believe me. If they don't then i know someone who still lives in my old apartment block who'll let me in and i'll cause a bit more than £900 worth of damage. All the internal walls were crappy plasterboard, so no problems getting back in through the wall, especially with a large sledge hammer. :dgrin:
[quote=LiamT4;370264]I'll be getting it back, believe me. If they don't then i know someone who still lives in my old apartment block who'll let me in and i'll cause a bit more than £900 worth of damage. All the internal walls were crappy plasterboard, so no problems getting back in through the wall, especially with a large sledge hammer. :dgrin:[/quote] i've got a recirc saw if you want to make a new doorway lmao
weather's looking good here people, hopefully be the same for you there hoep you all have a good un & everythings running right, keep us posted on the times please
Just setting off now. Bringing the spare helmet, should anyone want it?
well, i'm here and the sun is shining... for now
Just picked up Smithy should be there by noon.
Rain has come down hard. Only 5 runs done. Will be hours before we can run again. Most are going home. Best equalled today. 14.72 @ 102 mph. 60 ft was 2.4 sec.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370308]Rain has come down hard. Only 5 runs done. Will be hours before we can run again. Most are going home. Best equalled today. 14.72 @ 102 mph. 60 ft was 2.4 sec.[/quote] That your best time mate or the best time ran?
[quote=santa20;370310]That your best time mate or the best time ran?[/quote] ed got a 14.5 in his auto i got a 15.1, well seven of us turned up with 5 cars running, good fun, i had a little issue on the track smithy sorted it out though after cheers mate
All my times were crap, best I managed was a 15.7, but i put it all down to the driver. lol
How many volvos ran?
[quote=santa20;370322]How many volvos ran?[/quote] five, Wobbly, Ed, Liam, Frank and myself
[quote=santa20;370322]How many volvos ran?[/quote] sure i've already said mmmmmmm
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WWBE85AOlg&feature=player_profilepage[/ame]
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19qAy7opIQo&feature=player_profilepage[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2ea8HfYi2c&feature=player_profilepage[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRbFjwad5m8&feature=player_profilepage[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDANRXRPlMg&feature=player_profilepage[/ame] [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5L1DI4rlg8&feature=player_profilepage[/ame]
C70 sounds evil enough but the times are a little lack luster. Perhaps the lack of boost in 2nd is letting me down, as smithy suggested. Perhaps I would be better suited to the half mile drag.
what boost you running dave in 1st and second
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370331]C70 sounds evil enough but the times are a little lack luster. Perhaps the lack of boost in 2nd is letting me down, as smithy suggested. Perhaps I would be better suited to the half mile drag.[/quote] i know, we were neck and neck at the halfway stage then your bigger turbo comes to life, i cant wait to kick some arse at york in the v70r lol
I wonder if this means I am destined to always have high speed finishes & lowish ETs? FFS I did 15.0 dead @ 103MPH!!!!!!! I always bitch about the track at york for lack of grip but lets hope it doesn't rain this year. York seems to be the only place they seem to keep going even if it is tipping it down. What's that all about?
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370337]I wonder if this means I am destined to always have high speed finishes & lowish ETs? FFS I did 15.0 dead @ 103MPH!!!!!!! I always bitch about the track at york for lack of grip but lets hope it doesn't rain this year. York seems to be the only place they seem to keep going even if it is tipping it down. What's that all about?[/quote] Well you carnt bitch this year as you have the gripper and york has the shell grip also what boost you running in low gears
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[quote=t5 pete;370340]Well you carnt bitch this year as you have the gripper and york has the shell grip also what boost you running in low gears[/quote] not enough apparently. Mind you in the greater scheme of things it isn't that important.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370337]I wonder if this means I am destined to always have high speed finishes & lowish ETs? FFS I did 15.0 dead @ 103MPH!!!!!!! I always bitch about the track at york for lack of grip but lets hope it doesn't rain this year. York seems to be the only place they seem to keep going even if it is tipping it down. What's that all about?[/quote] you need more boost dave
It was pretty empty at the start of the day. I think i managed 2 runs within 5 minutes of each other. Did 5 runs in total and my best was 14.519@101mph. Not bad for an auto ;) It was good to meet and chat with Colin and also Louise, as well as the usual crowd. The quickest cars weren't out today, but all good fun none the less. I was glad to see Frank's pull up was nothing serious and also that remap still pulling strong (its not been used for a while). Dave, it looks like you need more boost lower down. From what i have seen, off the shelf maps tend to start bringing in the boost from about 2.5k with full boost coming in at 3.6k. Maybe rip kit will help with spool up also. I think everyone agrees that your car should be pulling low 14s easy. Liam, hmmm frustrating isn't it, I've been there and it was only recently that i've started getting quicker. Don't worry, i'm sure the times will come tumbling down soon, even if it means a different car. Drop me a pm if you need any advice. Loving the supercharger whine on Claymore's car hmmmm. Smithy, James, get your fingers out! Ed
So logically that would lead me towards a forged engine to allow more boost in earlier RPM or lower gears?
[quote=Ed.;370352]It was pretty empty at the start of the day. I think i managed 2 runs within 5 minutes of each other. Did 5 runs in total and my best was 14.519@101mph. Not bad for an auto ;) It was good to meet and chat with Colin and also Louise, as well as the usual crowd. The quickest cars weren't out today, but all good fun none the less. I was glad to see Frank's pull up was nothing serious and also that remap still pulling strong (its not been used for a while). Dave, it looks like you need more boost lower down. From what i have seen, off the shelf maps tend to start bringing in the boost from about 2.5k with full boost coming in at 3.6k. Maybe rip kit will help with spool up also. I think everyone agrees that your car should be pulling low 14s easy. Liam, hmmm frustrating isn't it, I've been there and it was only recently that i've started getting quicker. Don't worry, i'm sure the times will come tumbling down soon, even if it means a different car. Drop me a pm if you need any advice. Loving the supercharger whine on Claymore's car hmmmm. Smithy, James, get your fingers out! Ed[/quote] Thats a decent time ed what car are you running and what mods
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370353]So logically that would lead me towards a forged engine to allow more boost in earlier RPM or lower gears?[/quote] Not really mate,look at the 850 i had. Did you keep the torque limiter in 1st like the standard map? going on my c70 it feels like no boost in 1st gear,it does bug me sometimes but hopfuly a mte map will sort this.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370353]So logically that would lead me towards a forged engine to allow more boost in earlier RPM or lower gears?[/quote] Dont think you have to go that far at the moment unless you want to, firstly i would get Hamish to dig you out a decent 19t map and see how you go on that, you can push 1.3bar without any problems and that's got to be better than 0.9bar.
I'd have to check with Hamish. I had 4 remaps on the current C70 - so I have lost track.
[quote=t5 pete;370355]Thats a decent time ed what car are you running and what mods[/quote] 855 auto, mte remap, rip kit, angled 16t, me7 manifold, unrestricted exhaust, white injectors, volvo panel filter lol Ed
Not necessarily - as I am producing the same horse power for less boost. Having said that other factors such as injector size & the FMIC have changed. I am growing impatient to see the final map realised. Peter who should be turning up this year is as elusive as the proverbial pimpernel.
sorry, but did i see a T-5 Pickup?
[quote=p fandango;370375]sorry, but did i see a T-5 Pickup?[/quote] No need to apologies, yes you did, looked like a shed, but went very well
[quote=claymore;370376]No need to apologies, yes you did, looked like a shed, but went very well[/quote] has anyone got any pics? Am i right in thinking its Ed's
[quote=p fandango;370379]has anyone got any pics? Am i right in thinking its Ed's[/quote] No, it was nothing to do with the vpcuk crowd.
I wounder what it was running as it looks pretty quick
it ran a 14.3 against me
[quote=claymore;370380]No, it was nothing to do with the vpcuk crowd.[/quote] & thinking about it i'm sure i know Ed lol
Ed's is an 855 estate (bergundy with canistos)and is a hell of lot quicker than my s70r auto. lol Best time for me was a 15.3@93mph which is 2 tenths slower than what i ran last year on that really hot day. Although i thought i'd be struggling to get under 16 today. At least it confirms what i knew, that its running slower these past couple of months. One race i was up against a vectra vxr and was neck and neck half way up the track, then he just pulled away from me and he crossed the line 10mph faster. Obviously its slow off the line, being an auto, and from about 3k to 4-4.5k its ok then it just feels like the boost disappears. Chug, chug, chug.
you were 4 tenths quicker than me, although my terminal speed was 97mph
[quote=claymore;370388]you were 4 tenths quicker than me, although my terminal speed was 97mph[/quote] Thats where my problem is, top end - its doesn't have any! lol I should be running a fair bit quicker as it was so much cooler today than last years and i'm running a different (and better) map now. The car was definatly quicker on the current map up untill a few months back, need to find out whats wrong and get it sorted. I'm sure its a 14 second car, if its working properly.
[quote=claymore;370376]No need to apologies, yes you did, looked like a shed, but went very well[/quote] yeah he got a 13.7
[quote=LiamT4;370387]Ed's is an 855 estate (bergundy with canistos)and is a hell of lot quicker than my s70r auto. lol Best time for me was a 15.3@93mph which is 2 tenths slower than what i ran last year on that really hot day. Although i thought i'd be struggling to get under 16 today. At least it confirms what i knew, that its running slower these past couple of months. One race i was up against a vectra vxr and was neck and neck half way up the track, then he just pulled away from me and he crossed the line 10mph faster. Obviously its slow off the line, being an auto, and from about 3k to 4-4.5k its ok then it just feels like the boost disappears. Chug, chug, chug.[/quote] don'y want to burst your bubble at nearly keeping up with a vectra vxr but it was a lookalike it was the 2.0 turbo lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;370395]don'y want to burst your bubble at nearly keeping up with a vectra vxr but it was a lookalike it was the 2.0 turbo lol[/quote] There were 3 there today, a 3.2v6, a 2.0t (which also had bsr badges on) and the vxr. I assuming it was a vxr as (apart from the badges, which could just have been stuck on) it had bigger brakes than the 2.0t and it didn't have the bsr badges on it and it had different exhausts on the back, which i got to have a good look at as it went past me! lol
[quote=LiamT4;370397]There were 3 there today, a 3.2v6, a 2.0t (which also had bsr badges on) and the vxr. I assuming it was a vxr as (apart from the badges, which could just have been stuck on) it had bigger brakes than the 2.0t and it didn't have the bsr badges on it and it had different exhausts on the back, which i got to have a good look at as it went past me! lol[/quote] it was a black one with vxr wheels and kit on and said 2.0 turbo on the back on the right
There were 2 black vectras there today. I'm pretty sure the one i raced had vxr badges on it. If it was a 2.0t then all credit to him, he was doing 103.29mph over the line, which is a bloody good terminal speed.
[quote=LiamT4;370405]There were 2 black vectras there today. I'm pretty sure the one i raced had vxr badges on it. If it was a 2.0t then all credit to him, he was doing 103.29mph over the line, which is a bloody good terminal speed.[/quote] yeah agreed the terminal for a standard 2.8 vxr is 100mph 14.4
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;370407]yeah agreed the terminal for a standard 2.8 vxr is 100mph 14.4[/quote] It sounded very nice as well. To get a 103 terminal i'd have thought he would be pushing close to 300bhp.
[quote=Ed.;370352]It was pretty empty at the start of the day. I think i managed 2 runs within 5 minutes of each other. Did 5 runs in total and my best was 14.519@101mph. Not bad for an auto ;) It was good to meet and chat with Colin and also Louise, as well as the usual crowd. The quickest cars weren't out today, but all good fun none the less. I was glad to see Frank's pull up was nothing serious and also that remap still pulling strong (its not been used for a while). Dave, it looks like you need more boost lower down. From what i have seen, off the shelf maps tend to start bringing in the boost from about 2.5k with full boost coming in at 3.6k. Maybe rip kit will help with spool up also. I think everyone agrees that your car should be pulling low 14s easy. Liam, hmmm frustrating isn't it, I've been there and it was only recently that i've started getting quicker. Don't worry, i'm sure the times will come tumbling down soon, even if it means a different car. Drop me a pm if you need any advice. Loving the supercharger whine on Claymore's car hmmmm. Smithy, James, get your fingers out! Ed[/quote] Your getting good times for an auto and breaking that 100mph terminal barrier as well. Whatever i do i'll have to get the power issue sorted, which means getting a boost gauge and mbc, from then on i don't really now what i'd like. I'd like to take it further, its just that (and i really like autos, especially as an every day car) they just aint as much fun on the strip, you just put your foot down and the car does it all for you.
[quote=LiamT4;370413]Your getting good times for an auto and breaking that 100mph terminal barrier as well. Whatever i do i'll have to get the power issue sorted, which means getting a boost gauge and mbc, from then on i don't really now what i'd like. I'd like to take it further, its just that (and i really like autos, especially as an every day car) they just aint as much fun on the strip, you just put your foot down and the car does it all for you.[/quote] i'd have to say that it was quite boring in an auto compared to a manual it takes all the fun and skill out of running
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;370420]i'd have to say that it was quite boring in an auto compared to a manual it takes all the fun and skill out of running[/quote] You just take your foot off the brake and put it on the throttle and thats it, your just a spectator for virtually all of the 1/4mile. So even if i had a 19t and vxr injectors and the rest and were pushing a true 300bhp, it would be a fast car yes , but would it be any more fun on the 1/4mile?
[quote=LiamT4;370424]You just take your foot off the brake and put it on the throttle and thats it, your just a spectator for virtually all of the 1/4mile. So even if i had a 19t and vxr injectors and the rest and were pushing a true 300bhp, it would be a fast car yes , but would it be any more fun on the 1/4mile?[/quote] dont you have your left foot on the brake then?
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;370429]dont you have your left foot on the brake then?[/quote] Yeah you have to really, otherwise as soon as your foot is off the brake the car moves slightly and the timing begins. You need to get your foot on the accelerator as quick as you can when your coming off the brakes. Thats the only bit where the driver can make the difference, the rest is all the car.
[quote=LiamT4;370432]Yeah you have to really, otherwise as soon as your foot is off the brake the car moves slightly and the timing begins. You need to get your foot on the accelerator as quick as you can when your coming off the brakes. Thats the only bit where the driver can make the difference, the rest is all the car.[/quote] on one of the runs i did i revved to about 3000rpm with my right foot whilst my left foot was on the brake and all it did was spin the wheels when i let my foot off the brake, i got a 16.5 on that run lol
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;370433]on one of the runs i did i revved to about 3000rpm with my right foot whilst my left foot was on the brake and all it did was spin the wheels when i let my foot off the brake, i got a 16.5 on that run lol[/quote] I'v done that twice now (although never 3000rpm, only 2000rpm) some call it power starting and it will f*** the gearbox quickly! lol (just ask jelt5) My best times last year all came from normal starts, so i just poot my left foot on the brake and just kind of rest my right foot on the accelerator, so i can get my foot down as quick as possible
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;370433]on one of the runs i did i revved to about 3000rpm with my right foot whilst my left foot was on the brake and all it did was spin the wheels when i let my foot off the brake, i got a 16.5 on that run lol[/quote] thats exactly the way Wobbly & Jerry fried there auto boxes
definitely be careful when "power braking". Sure heats up your ATF like nothing else.
wont be using that car to race anymore anyway it was only a stand in
So who won what. Who was the quickest and fastest of the weekend then. Did you enjoy the day. All valuable feedback welcome please.
[quote=shakespeare;370564]So who won what. Who was the quickest and fastest of the weekend then. Did you enjoy the day. All valuable feedback welcome please.[/quote] quickest was ed at 14.5 but fastest terminal was dave with 103 mph
[quote=shakespeare;370564]So who won what. Who was the quickest and fastest of the weekend then. Did you enjoy the day. All valuable feedback welcome please.[/quote] I was very surprised at how quiet it was in general, wish i had my car ready as you could race with only a few minutes wait, however the weather got the better of us again. I think our big meet at Avon is going to be 12th June this year with hopefully a good turn out. Cheers
[quote=shakespeare;370564]So who won what. Who was the quickest and fastest of the weekend then. Did you enjoy the day. All valuable feedback welcome please.[/quote] First time for me, and all in all I realy enjoyed it, just got to improve my launch, and maby take everything out of the back of the car, can i ask if the chap refilling the nitrous is there every meet?
[quote=jamest5r;370577]I was very surprised at how quiet it was in general, wish i had my car ready as you could race with only a few minutes wait, however the weather got the better of us again. I think our big meet at Avon is going to be 12th June this year with hopefully a good turn out. Cheers[/quote] yes that will be a good meet and our cars will be ready for that 1 to get the best time we can after the york meet because that meet will be test and tune but at avon the cars will have been run and we would of got used to the way they drive.i think the volvos will be upsetting alot of other brands on the 12th and i think the will be a new leader on the quater mile board.
[quote=claymore;370592]First time for me, and all in all I realy enjoyed it, just got to improve my launch, and maby take everything out of the back of the car, can i ask if the chap refilling the nitrous is there every meet?[/quote] yes he is mate and im glad you enjoyed it see you at somemore meets mate
[quote=smithy;370597]yes he is mate and im glad you enjoyed it see you at somemore meets mate[/quote] deffo, I'll take it a bit more seriously next time, and put a bit of gas through it :)
[quote=smithy;370594]yes that will be a good meet and our cars will be ready for that 1 to get the best time we can after the york meet because that meet will be test and tune but at avon the cars will have been run and we would of got used to the way they drive.i think the volvos will be upsetting alot of other brands on the 12th and i think the will be a new leader on the quater mile board.[/quote] yeah meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!???????????
[quote=leighkaicraigmia;370599]yeah meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!???????????[/quote] all i have to say is we will see the is alot of competition out there mate
[quote=shakespeare;370564]So who won what. Who was the quickest and fastest of the weekend then. Did you enjoy the day. All valuable feedback welcome please.[/quote] Good day again, apart from the dodgy english weather ending it early. They should be more runners next time as we have a few people who's cars are off the road at the min having a few things done. It was day of running problems for a couple of us, so a bit of a benchmark to see what needs doing and stuff.
My car is nearly ready. I just need to get hold of a very busy Swedish tuning guy - tuning 11 year old C70s is not high on his list of priorities & sort out the gearbox (short shift plate is going in the bin). It appears that I was labouring under a misapprehension. There is a torque limiter but it is not based on each gear. Single map = single torque limiter. I am hoping that someone can help me with my tired brain to understand how that would explain my losing to Ed. I am not short on power - that's for certain. 15 dead at 103 has never been equalled AFAIK. Hamish reckons he can get a 13 out of the C70 as is. I feel a wager coming on.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370677]My car is nearly ready. I just need to get hold of a very busy Swedish tuning guy - tuning 11 year old C70s is not high on his list of priorities & sort out the gearbox (short shift plate is going in the bin). It appears that I was labouring under a misapprehension. There is a torque limiter but it is not based on each gear. Single map = single torque limiter. I am hoping that someone can help me with my tired brain to understand how that would explain my losing to Ed. I am not short on power - that's for certain. 15 dead at 103 has never been equalled AFAIK. Hamish reckons he can get a 13 out of the C70 as is. I feel a wager coming on.[/quote] was that a Sconeman shift plate? if so whats up with it? although i wasn't there sunday, from past meets the starts have been your let down, you need more revs & with the LSD should be able to load up the front with quite a high rpm now
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370677]My car is nearly ready. I just need to get hold of a very busy Swedish tuning guy - tuning 11 year old C70s is not high on his list of priorities & sort out the gearbox (short shift plate is going in the bin). It appears that I was labouring under a misapprehension. There is a torque limiter but it is not based on each gear. Single map = single torque limiter. I am hoping that someone can help me with my tired brain to understand how that would explain my losing to Ed. I am not short on power - that's for certain. 15 dead at 103 has never been equalled AFAIK. Hamish reckons he can get a 13 out of the C70 as is. I feel a wager coming on.[/quote] i feel hamish has no chance of getting a 13 out of your car unless he does something about the map because the car could be 18yrs old by the time he finishes the map.now im not saying the is not a 13 in the car because the is but not with that map in my opinion whatever that is worth lol
[quote=p fandango;370680]was that a Sconeman shift plate? if so whats up with it? although i wasn't there sunday, from past meets the starts have been your let down, you need more revs & with the LSD should be able to load up the front with quite a high rpm now[/quote] dave did and he was spinning the front wheels i watched him but he has nothing till he gets into 3rd
went to 4K. As far as the sconeman plate goes - I like the short throw but with the newly refurbished gearbox issues (long story) I am facing - I am not currently using it. Gearbox is almost certainly coming off again. I don't want to go into gory detail because it is an ongoing issue & it is unfair to start putting up my grievences/issues before the involved parties have had chance to resolve them. just enough to say that the lack of mechanical leverage provided by the plate due to the shortening of the distance between the lever & the fulcrum is making it difficult to engage the gears properly. This is no disrespect to Sconeman or his products. It is just how it has to be for now.
[quote=smithy;370681]i feel hamish has no chance of getting a 13 out of your car unless he does something about the map because the car could be 18yrs old by the time he finishes the map.now im not saying the is not a 13 in the car because the is but not with that map in my opinion whatever that is worth lol[/quote] To give Hamish his dues - it has nothing to do with him. He is not providing the map as such. The guy involved in the process is in high demand & also based in Sweden - so if I want his help I need to be patient. Having had 4 previous custom maps (of which I believe this is the most efficient use of the 19T) I am certain it will be worth the wait. Just may not be ready for York?? I am as you can tell a little frustrated with gearbox issues & am eager to see this map completed.
[quote=Wobbly Dave;370693]To give Hamish his dues - it has nothing to do with him. He is not providing the map as such. The guy involved in the process is in high demand & also based in Sweden - so if I want his help I need to be patient. Having had 4 previous custom maps (of which I believe this is the most efficient use of the 19T) I am certain it will be worth the wait. Just may not be ready for York?? I am as you can tell a little frustrated with gearbox issues & am eager to see this map completed.[/quote] we are all eager to see you break the 13s like my old tech 940 lol.its not you this time mate its the car
Sorry we couldn't be there, maybe later in the year when we have a bit more money, the gearbox hit the finances hard. But I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves :)
[quote=Porcine_Aviator;370699]Sorry we couldn't be there, maybe later in the year when we have a bit more money, the gearbox hit the finances hard. But I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves :)[/quote] try and make the 12th june mate should be a good meet
Can't promise but I'll see what we can do. :)
Cant wait to come along again, last time I went I was in my S4 I did a 14.0 @ 99.97 MPH and she wasnt on top form, unfortunatly I never ran her again. What amazed me though was seeing a 57 plate M5 7 speed running 15s with one high 14 but it was doing 110-115 mph terminals. I hope to have my V50 running better and mapped for the next one but to be honest I will be pleased to get a low 15 and 95+ out of her cos at the moment I reckon she would run a 16 @ 88! :(