North Weald 8th June.
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Post 707928 by stribo on 2014-05-01 19:59:48
I've mentioned this previously to a couple of people, but is anyone up for this, we'll be taking both cars, and hope to break into the 13s in the R (it always goes best at North Weald as there's less grip), hopefully I can get back into the 14s in the C70. :wallbash:
Here's a link to their website, though doesn't give a great deal of info:
http://www.maitlandracing.com/north-weald-test-tune-calendar/
Attendance list (copy and paste)
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
Post 707931 by merc85 on 2014-05-01 20:04:28
Attendance list (copy and paste)
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
Post 707932 by T5frankie on 2014-05-01 20:06:33
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
Post 707933 by AndysR on 2014-05-01 20:10:54
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
Post 707935 by stribo on 2014-05-01 20:14:01
Looks like there's going to be some serious competition for fastest 850R of the day, though only one has a proper gearbox. ;)
Post 707936 by T5frankie on 2014-05-01 20:17:00
[QUOTE=stribo;707935]Looks like there's going to be some serious competition for fastest 850R of the day, though only one has a proper gearbox. ;)[/QUOTE]
if i don't break it lol
Post 707940 by stribo on 2014-05-01 20:31:23
[QUOTE=T5frankie;707936]if i don't break it lol[/QUOTE]
You mate, break a car, how likely is that too happen? lol
Post 707953 by Kingsford G on 2014-05-01 20:57:31
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
6.Kingsford G ( a Volvo)
Post 707956 by JUDGENINJA on 2014-05-01 20:59:51
It's in my diary.. Not sure if I'll make it though..
Post 707959 by stribo on 2014-05-01 21:04:04
[QUOTE=JUDGENINJA;707956]It's in my diary.. Not sure if I'll make it though..[/QUOTE]
Why? Are you still having earthing issues?
Post 707960 by stribo on 2014-05-01 21:04:45
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;707953]1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
6.Kingsford G ( a Volvo)[/QUOTE]
I hope you're racing this time mate. :D
Post 707974 by Kingsford G on 2014-05-01 21:29:35
[QUOTE=stribo;707960]I hope you're racing this time mate. :D[/QUOTE]
Depends on if a whatever Volvo I`m in is worth racing but hopefully I will as I have something new coming up.
Post 707978 by theflyingbrick on 2014-05-01 21:34:17
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
6.Kingsford G ( a Volvo)
7. theflyingbrick ( 850 t5 )
Post 707991 by Nealevo on 2014-05-01 22:08:49
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
6.Kingsford G ( a Volvo)
7. theflyingbrick ( 850 t5 )
8. Nealevo (work or wedding depending)
Post 707997 by merc85 on 2014-05-01 22:18:21
Congrats on getting married Neal :uglyhamme
Post 707998 by Jamest5r on 2014-05-01 22:20:09
I fancy this :)
Post 707999 by Jamest5r on 2014-05-01 22:23:19
[QUOTE=merc85;707997]Congrats on getting married Neal :uglyhamme[/QUOTE]
I think he might know the date if it was his wedding in 5 weeks :)
Post 708004 by siamblue on 2014-05-01 22:39:53
Too the OP is this for cars only?
Post 708006 by stribo on 2014-05-01 22:43:05
[QUOTE=siamblue;708004]Too the OP is this for cars only?[/QUOTE]
Yes and no :P I've started the thread for VPC members in Volvos, but yeah you can use a bike there, obviously you'll be going against other bikes.
Post 708009 by merc85 on 2014-05-01 22:46:29
[QUOTE=siamblue;708004]Too the OP is this for cars only?[/QUOTE]
Bikes usually there to bud ;)
Post 708018 by V70 Graham on 2014-05-01 22:58:01
Sorry I'm working or I'd have come and thrashed you all.....
Post 708024 by Kingsford G on 2014-05-01 23:21:14
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;708018]Sorry I'm working or I'd have come and thrashed you all.....[/QUOTE]
Can`t you swap shift?
Post 708025 by V70 Graham on 2014-05-01 23:24:19
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;708024]Can`t you swap shift?[/QUOTE]
Maybe mate, would be good to come to this....I won't know till nearer the time I've used up quite a few favours recently.
Post 708027 by Kingsford G on 2014-05-01 23:29:37
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;708025]Maybe mate, would be good to come to this....I won't know till nearer the time I've used up quite a few favours recently.[/QUOTE]
I hope you make it mate,would b nice to see the fastest bus driver on here
Post 708039 by Blackdog on 2014-05-02 06:55:16
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
6.Kingsford G ( a Volvo)
7. theflyingbrick ( 850 t5 )
8. Nealevo (work or wedding depending)
9. Blackdog (In a Diesel)
Post 708040 by jamesy12345 on 2014-05-02 07:33:15
[QUOTE=Blackdog;708039]1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
6.Kingsford G ( a Volvo)
7. theflyingbrick ( 850 t5 )
8. Nealevo (work or wedding depending)
9. Blackdog (In a Diesel)[/QUOTE]
As I'm now thinking about an S60R....just looked up who was Relfski, didn't realise it was Stribo's other half/car
Post 708056 by Nealevo on 2014-05-02 08:54:15
Yes the better half, we try and just invite Rachel but steve keeps turning up!!!
Post 708058 by merc85 on 2014-05-02 08:55:47
is there going to be a club stand this year? as we didnt use the space last year lol
Post 708064 by jamesy12345 on 2014-05-02 09:13:49
[QUOTE=Nealevo;708056]Yes the better half, we try and just invite Rachel but steve keeps turning up!!![/QUOTE]
it's a good way to settle those little marital arguments I guess - who is faster :)
Post 708079 by T5frankie on 2014-05-02 10:24:07
[QUOTE=merc85;708058]is there going to be a club stand this year? as we didnt use the space last year lol[/QUOTE]
LOL I parked there for 5 minutes before I left in the cossie
Post 708080 by stribo on 2014-05-02 10:27:24
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;708064]it's a good way to settle those little marital arguments I guess - who is faster :)[/QUOTE]
Unfortunately at the moment she is, I hope that'll change at North Weald.
Post 708081 by jamesy12345 on 2014-05-02 10:31:13
[QUOTE=stribo;708080]Unfortunately at the moment she is, I hope that'll change at North Weald.[/QUOTE]
does she know about remaps...?
Post 708082 by stribo on 2014-05-02 10:35:15
[QUOTE=jamesy12345;708081]does she know about remaps...?[/QUOTE]
It's already got a stage 1 remap.
Post 708083 by merc85 on 2014-05-02 10:36:44
[QUOTE=T5frankie;708079]LOL I parked there for 5 minutes before I left in the cossie[/QUOTE]
Be good if we did have our own area
Post 708087 by jamesy12345 on 2014-05-02 11:12:05
[QUOTE=stribo;708082]It's already got a stage 1 remap.[/QUOTE]
Are you sure......your good lady might sneak a stage 2 on there just before North Weald :)
Post 708094 by stribo on 2014-05-02 12:03:28
I've got MAF to turbo pipes to fit to both cars before we go.:D
Post 708240 by siamblue on 2014-05-02 21:51:47
Thanks guys i will be on the bike then.
Post 714738 by claymore on 2014-05-26 21:46:27
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
6.Kingsford G ( a Volvo)
7. theflyingbrick ( 850 t5 )
8. Nealevo (work or wedding depending)
9. Blackdog (In a Diesel)
10. claymore (T-5R)
Post 714741 by merc85 on 2014-05-26 21:49:23
Be Good to see u again Colin , looks like a good turnout
Post 714790 by theflyingbrick on 2014-05-26 23:15:06
I was worried I wouldn't make this,and although I still might not be running im 100% coming to watch :D
Post 714793 by Kingsford G on 2014-05-26 23:16:02
I hope the wheather is good on the day.
Post 714799 by stribo on 2014-05-26 23:56:33
[QUOTE=Kingsford G;714793]I hope the wheather is good on the day.[/QUOTE]
It will be a lovely sunny day, and if it's wet, I guess we'll get the quickest time with the R. ;)
Post 714812 by siamblue on 2014-05-27 06:26:34
1. Relfski (S60R)
2. Stribo (C70 T5 GT)
3. Merc85 (850R)
4. T5frankie (850R)
5. AndysR (850R)
6.Kingsford G ( a Volvo)
7. theflyingbrick ( 850 t5 )
8. Nealevo (work or wedding depending)
9. Blackdog (In a Diesel)
10. claymore (T-5R)
11.Siamblue (Yam R1)
Post 715090 by Wobbly Dave on 2014-05-28 00:11:27
I am sorry but I can't bring myself to run on this "track" again, due to the appalling traction & possible the even greater embarrassment of either running out the wrong finish line or alienating other VPCUK members.
Post 715130 by merc85 on 2014-05-28 09:17:42
Tbh everyone racing will suffer the same traction issue surely but if u have had bad luck there that's fair enough.
Whats Frankie racing?
Post 715137 by T5frankie on 2014-05-28 10:11:42
[QUOTE=merc85;715130]Tbh everyone racing will suffer the same traction issue surely but if u have had bad luck there that's fair enough.
Whats Frankie racing?[/QUOTE]
Dave is more interested he beating Dean than going for the crack, I may run the 740???
Post 715139 by stribo on 2014-05-28 10:22:44
[QUOTE=merc85;715130]Tbh everyone racing will suffer the same traction issue surely but if u have had bad luck there that's fair enough.
Whats Frankie racing?[/QUOTE]
Not quite everyone ;) TBH the lack of grip at North Weald helps the R, it doesn't bog down so much. The C70 will suffer though.
Post 715194 by claymore on 2014-05-28 18:30:08
In two minds whether to come now, looks like my valve guide seals have given up the job (or the turbo) it's smoking quite bad even between gear changes.
Post 715202 by T5frankie on 2014-05-28 19:30:30
[QUOTE=claymore;715194]In two minds whether to come now, looks like my valve guide seals have given up the job (or the turbo) it's smoking quite bad even between gear changes.[/QUOTE]
got a nicely redone head mate all with new seals do you a deal?
Post 716211 by T5frankie on 2014-06-01 20:23:01
so who is actually going to this now?
Post 716213 by stribo on 2014-06-01 20:24:38
Us. :D
Post 716217 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-01 20:37:30
I'm hoping to get along, will just be spectating though.
Post 716218 by merc85 on 2014-06-01 20:40:51
probably not :(
Post 716219 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-01 20:43:51
me :D im gaging for this,ill be very happy or very disappointed but either way its gonna be interesting :D
Post 716234 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-01 21:19:56
just heard about yours gav!! hope it gets sorted mate :(
Post 716267 by AndysR on 2014-06-01 22:51:28
[QUOTE=merc85;716218]probably not :([/QUOTE]
Tart, you will be coming. I'll come and pick you up ;)
Post 716810 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-04 13:24:02
I have been working in the office this week so did my own shift swap, we'll be there.....but not running.
Post 716859 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-04 18:38:50
looking forward to seeing your engine graham (and no im not being sarcastic lol)
Post 716863 by Blackdog on 2014-06-04 18:52:13
Not happy. Can't go now.
Post 716864 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-04 18:55:25
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;716859]looking forward to seeing your engine graham (and no im not being sarcastic lol)[/QUOTE]
I'm looking forward to your opinion Lee, people seem to either love it or hate it lol
Post 716872 by stribo on 2014-06-04 19:18:33
[QUOTE=T5frankie;716865]http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2647461?day=4[/QUOTE]
Looks good. :D
Post 716897 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-04 20:08:36
[QUOTE=Blackdog;716863]Not happy. Can't go now.[/QUOTE]
that's a shame
Post 716898 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-04 20:09:28
well if ever there was some weather to run a 13 that's it right there :D
Post 716902 by stribo on 2014-06-04 20:13:08
[QUOTE=Blackdog;716863]Not happy. Can't go now.[/QUOTE]
Gutted for you mate.
Post 716904 by stribo on 2014-06-04 20:14:30
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;716859]looking forward to seeing your engine graham (and no im not being sarcastic lol)[/QUOTE]
You may throw up when you see it, but it doesn't matter, it'll blend right in. ;)
Post 716909 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-04 20:19:53
[QUOTE=stribo;716904]You may throw up when you see it, but it doesn't matter, it'll blend right in. ;)[/QUOTE]
hahaha I honestly think it looks alright!!! but then you haven't seen my engine bay lol
Post 716920 by T5frankie on 2014-06-04 21:00:22
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;716898]well if ever there was some weather to run a 13 that's it right there :D[/QUOTE]
not at that non sticky track
Post 716921 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-04 21:02:36
[QUOTE=T5frankie;716920]not at that non sticky track[/QUOTE]
ill have you know that's the stickiest track in harlow mate lol
Post 716925 by T5frankie on 2014-06-04 21:07:54
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;716921]ill have you know that's the stickiest track in harlow mate lol[/QUOTE]
may bring the rwd then, only thing is my knob comes off in my hand with some hard shifting lol
Post 716927 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-04 21:09:35
yeah I have the same problem,ive been told to stop playing with it hahahahaha
Post 716929 by stribo on 2014-06-04 21:10:12
[QUOTE=T5frankie;716925]may bring the rwd then, only thing is my knob comes off in my hand with some hard shifting lol[/QUOTE]
You should see a doctor about that. lol
Post 716934 by T5frankie on 2014-06-04 21:12:48
damn that fuel cut its holding me back
Post 716936 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-04 21:17:18
[QUOTE=T5frankie;716934]damn that fuel cut its holding me back[/QUOTE]
lmfao
Post 716942 by T5frankie on 2014-06-04 21:24:21
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;716936]lmfao[/QUOTE]
cant stick a mapped ecu in these lol
Post 716945 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-04 21:32:19
[QUOTE=T5frankie;716942]cant stick a mapped ecu in these lol[/QUOTE]
really? sod that ill stick with mine lol
Post 716946 by T5frankie on 2014-06-04 21:33:24
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;716945]really? sod that ill stick with mine lol[/QUOTE]
Ways round things
Post 716969 by Kingsford G on 2014-06-04 22:36:47
[QUOTE=T5frankie;716925]may bring the rwd then, only thing is my knob comes off in my hand with some hard shifting lol[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;716927]yeah I have the same problem,ive been told to stop playing with it hahahahaha[/QUOTE]
PMSL lol, dirty gits
Post 716999 by siamblue on 2014-06-05 00:25:37
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;716898]well if ever there was some weather to run a 13 that's it right there :D[/QUOTE]
I am hoping for a 10,but i think the concrete is going to wreck our tyres.
Post 717372 by siamblue on 2014-06-07 08:24:31
What time are you guys getting there?signing on starts at 8.30am with racing from 10am.
Post 717386 by stribo on 2014-06-07 09:08:44
We're aiming for 10.
Post 717397 by T5frankie on 2014-06-07 09:38:57
the rain is aiming for 12
Post 717402 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-07 10:20:51
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717397]the rain is aiming for 12[/QUOTE]
No rain till at least early evening.....bring sun cream though !
Post 717406 by T5frankie on 2014-06-07 11:06:50
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;717402]No rain till at least early evening.....bring sun cream though ![/QUOTE]
its changed since last night, probably change again lol
Post 717455 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-07 20:02:30
[QUOTE=stribo;717386]We're aiming for 10.[/QUOTE]
really?? you better hope its not busy then otherwise you wont be racing!! its first 200 cars to register!!
Post 717457 by stribo on 2014-06-07 20:05:15
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;717455]really?? you better hope its not busy then otherwise you wont be racing!! its first 200 cars to register!![/QUOTE]
Frankie got there after 10 last year, and still got to run. ;)
Post 717461 by T5frankie on 2014-06-07 20:10:20
[QUOTE=stribo;717457]Frankie got there after 10 last year, and still got to run. ;)[/QUOTE]
they always say that but ive seen people turn up alot later and still sign on, and i didnt jump the queue lol
Post 717463 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-07 20:12:40
[QUOTE=stribo;717457]Frankie got there after 10 last year, and still got to run. ;)[/QUOTE]
fair enough, I suppose I live a little closer so its easy for me....ill be sitting outside waiting for the gates to open lol
Post 717466 by stribo on 2014-06-07 20:18:26
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717461]they always say that but ive seen people turn up alot later and still sign on, and i didnt jump the queue lol[/QUOTE]
How did you get your car scrutineered before me, I was queuing up waiting for the gates to open. :P
Post 717482 by merc85 on 2014-06-07 22:24:48
Just confirming, I will be there in the R :)
Post 717512 by Jamest5r on 2014-06-08 12:43:50
Any results lads? :)
Post 717523 by merc85 on 2014-06-08 15:22:36
Had 3 runs one didnt get a time or speed,
My Best was 15.7 @ 94 mph, wasnt to bad i dont think for a relitively standard R auto.
Post 717526 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-08 15:38:24
I think Rachel was around the 14.2 mark and Steve was struggling to get under 15 sec......pic's in a sec.
Post 717527 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-08 15:40:59
On your marks, get set.......
(G) Ohhh.....
Post 717528 by stribo on 2014-06-08 15:41:52
15.1 in the C70 so far, and my one run in the R 13.89. :D
Post 717530 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-08 15:43:24
STOP PRESS : Steve has just text me, I think he's just done a PB in the 'R'
Post 717558 by Nealevo on 2014-06-08 17:13:28
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717547]i'm in 2 of those photos lol[/QUOTE]
are you the bloke standing on a box??
Post 717560 by p fandango on 2014-06-08 17:14:30
what time did Lee get?
Post 717562 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 17:18:15
[QUOTE=p fandango;717560]what time did Lee get?[/QUOTE]
best was 15.3 when i left, he kept bogging off the line
Post 717563 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 17:19:34
[QUOTE=Nealevo;717558]are you the bloke standing on a box??[/QUOTE]
i'm the slim bloke with the pink shirt on lol
Post 717569 by stribo on 2014-06-08 17:31:47
Last run of the day in the C70 I got a 14.7, just for Colin. ;)
Post 717571 by merc85 on 2014-06-08 17:35:54
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717562]best was 15.3 when i left, he kept bogging off the line[/QUOTE]
He had a nightmare day with the car, poor sod
Post 717572 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 17:43:35
I'd like to say one thing about this meet and it happens every single year, is why aint the club members all together on the track? they are all over the place it makes for less fun all spread out hardly any interaction between some people, yet its the same every year, why go to a club meet if you're on your own?
Post 717573 by merc85 on 2014-06-08 17:47:58
i turned up to late, (over slept) and i dont think there was a Area for us this time
Post 717574 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 17:50:50
[QUOTE=merc85;717573]i turned up to late, (over slept) and i dont think there was a Area for us this time[/QUOTE]
made no difference there was one last year and we didnt use it, i wasnt even allowed in with my car
Post 717576 by smithy on 2014-06-08 17:57:38
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717574]made no difference there was one last year and we didnt use it, i wasnt even allowed in with my car[/QUOTE]
Don't worry frankie you can come to the down and outs meet at Avon lol we will speak to you lo
Post 717581 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 18:27:13
[QUOTE=smithy;717576]Don't worry frankie you can come to the down and outs meet at Avon lol we will speak to you lo[/QUOTE]
i spoke to everyone mate, just don't feel much like a club when at opposite ends of the queue
Post 717589 by smithy on 2014-06-08 18:50:49
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717581]i spoke to everyone mate, just don't feel much like a club when at opposite ends of the queue[/QUOTE]
It's a joke frankie but it's never like that with us though .
Post 717590 by Kingsford G on 2014-06-08 18:54:09
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717581]i spoke to everyone mate, just don't feel much like a club when at opposite ends of the queue[/QUOTE]
Good point mate,should be our spot etc.,had to run around to speak to everyone.
Post 717591 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 19:00:52
i was nearly crying when i was told i wasnt allowed to race lol, still aint run this year, thats nothing since pod last year
Post 717592 by Kingsford G on 2014-06-08 19:03:42
Had a good day,was nice to see everyone again (mostly under the bonnets)lol
Post 717598 by stribo on 2014-06-08 19:33:36
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717572]I'd like to say one thing about this meet and it happens every single year, is why aint the club members all together on the track? they are all over the place it makes for less fun all spread out hardly any interaction between some people, yet its the same every year, why go to a club meet if you're on your own?[/QUOTE]
To be fair mate, we all turned up at different times, so it was going to be hard to all be in a group, and because the wait time is so long, unless you have a big problem with the car, you're not going to pull out of the queue( I changed my spark plugs whilst I was queuing) so positions won't really change. Also the same happens at Pod, and Avon, people arrive at different times, so are at different places in the queue, though at least at Avon you can chat to those not running.
Anyway had a great day, new P.B. in the R (13.89), and a 14.7 in the C70 on a track which doesn't offer much grip. A big thanks to Annemarie, and Graham for sausage and bacon sarnies on route, and was great to catch up with in no particular order; Lee and his Dad Paul, Charlesboya Gav, Kingsford, Frankie, Blackdog (briefly),and Sarkey San, (sorry if I missed anyone).
Post 717601 by stribo on 2014-06-08 19:37:55
[QUOTE=gsxrboy;717596]https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.847134368633438.1073741873.129577373722478&type=1&l=ce898a8d82[/QUOTE]
Were you taking photos from the start line about 4 ish, as it looked like you, but as we've never met I wasn't positive, couldn't really chat from the staging area anyway. lol
Post 717602 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 19:38:04
[QUOTE=stribo;717598]To be fair mate, we all turned up at different times, so it was going to be hard to all be in a group, and because the wait time is so long, unless you have a big problem with the car, you're not going to pull out of the queue( I changed my spark plugs whilst I was queuing) so positions won't really change. Also the same happens at Pod, and Avon, people arrive at different times, so are at different places in the queue, though at least at Avon you can chat to those not running.
Anyway had a great day, new P.B. in the R (13.89), and a 14.7 in the C70 on a track which doesn't offer much grip. A big thanks to Annemarie, and Graham for sausage and bacon sarnies on route, and was great to catch up with in no particular order; Lee and his Dad Paul, Gav, Kingsford, Frankie, Blackdog (briefly),and Sarkey San, (sorry if I missed anyone).[/QUOTE]
maybe people ahead should give up their place to be able to race each other, then when not racing be able to talk/banter with each other withougt walking half a mile away from your car??
Post 717603 by stribo on 2014-06-08 19:39:50
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717602]maybe people ahead should give up their place to be able to race each other, then when not racing be able to talk/banter with each other withougt walking half a mile away from your car??[/QUOTE]
Maybe, but why should the people ahead of me give up their positions because I turned up late?
Post 717605 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 19:41:52
[QUOTE=stribo;717603]Maybe, but why should the people ahead of me give up their positions because I turned up late?[/QUOTE]
or you could wait till they came around again?
Post 717608 by stribo on 2014-06-08 19:49:35
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717605]or you could wait till they came around again?[/QUOTE]
Lee had already had 1 run whilst we were queuing for signing in, and scrutineering, if we waited for him to come round again we'd only have got 3 runs all day.
Post 717612 by gsxrboy on 2014-06-08 20:07:43
[QUOTE=stribo;717601]Were you taking photos from the start line about 4 ish, as it looked like you, but as we've never met I wasn't positive, couldn't really chat from the staging area anyway. lol[/QUOTE]
most likely, im currently editing the action shots so the link posted only has static shots :)
Post 717622 by T5frankie on 2014-06-08 20:59:14
[QUOTE=stribo;717608]Lee had already had 1 run whilst we were queuing for signing in, and scrutineering, if we waited for him to come round again we'd only have got 3 runs all day.[/QUOTE]
always very busy there
Post 717624 by WOODY T5 on 2014-06-08 21:22:34
nice time there stribo well done
Post 717625 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-08 21:24:12
yeah I had a nightmare today first run I spun 1st and 2nd hitting the rev limiter in both then bogging into 3rd ran a 15.9 @ 97 mph!!.... noticed a small hissing from under the hood....2nd run bogged the start half way down the track had the rad light come on but squeezed a 15.3 at 98mph!! found the silly little rubber pipe at the back had split and emptied my coolant and I gave but after sourcing a bit of fuel line (thanks fitzy) I spent a fair while sorting that out,re filled with anti freeze (thanks stribo) 3rd run bogged again ran a 15.3 @ 99 mph got back to the pits for investigation and found my fuel pressure was at 2.5 bar!! so after a quick tweak I gave it one more go and.............................................run a 14.8 @ 104 mph :)
not overly impressed but after speaking to a fair few people,including some big hitters,it turns out they were losing about a second on their times today,so I take some comfort in that fact and look forward to racing at a proper track as I will never set foot on that skid pan again!!!
Post 717629 by stribo on 2014-06-08 21:30:29
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;717625]yeah I had a nightmare today first run I spun 1st and 2nd hitting the rev limiter in both then bogging into 3rd ran a 15.9 @ 97 mph!!.... noticed a small hissing from under the hood....2nd run bogged the start half way down the track had the rad light come on but squeezed a 15.3 at 98mph!! found the silly little rubber pipe at the back had split and emptied my coolant and I gave but after sourcing a bit of fuel line (thanks fitzy) I spent a fair while sorting that out,re filled with anti freeze (thanks stribo) 3rd run bogged again ran a 15.3 @ 99 mph got back to the pits for investigation and found my fuel pressure was at 2.5 bar!! so after a quick tweak I gave it one more go and.............................................run a 14.8 @ 104 mph :)
not overly impressed but after speaking to a fair few people,including some big hitters,it turns out they were losing about a second on their times today,so I take some comfort in that fact and look forward to racing at a proper track as[COLOR="#FF0000"] I will never set foot on that skid pan again!![/COLOR]![/QUOTE]
Glad you got into the 14's mate, on a grippier track you may get near my best time in the C70. ;)
[COLOR="#FF0000"]The conditions are the same for everyone, so although you may not get your ultimate time, you can compare with everyone else, as everyone has the same problem, apart from the S60R[/COLOR] ;)
Post 717630 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-08 21:33:05
lol the second half of the track I was alright but the first 1/8 its shocking,i don't think that map is up to much tbh but hey ho its a starting point ;)
Post 717631 by stribo on 2014-06-08 21:35:31
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;717630]lol the second half of the track I was alright but the first 1/8 its shocking,i don't think that map is up to much tbh but hey ho its a starting point ;)[/QUOTE]
That's what it's all about mate, at least you have a baseline, you need to get to a grippier track now.
Post 717634 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-08 21:38:09
[QUOTE=stribo;717631]That's what it's all about mate, at least you have a baseline, you need to get to a grippier track now.[/QUOTE]
yep probably the pod or avon in September time ive too much to pay out for between now and then :( although I should be able to squeeze some tweaks in between starting with a wideband ;)
Post 717635 by claymore on 2014-06-08 21:41:09
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;717625]yeah I had a nightmare today first run I spun 1st and 2nd hitting the rev limiter in both then bogging into 3rd ran a 15.9 @ 97 mph!!.... noticed a small hissing from under the hood....2nd run bogged the start half way down the track had the rad light come on but squeezed a 15.3 at 98mph!! found the silly little rubber pipe at the back had split and emptied my coolant and I gave but after sourcing a bit of fuel line (thanks fitzy) I spent a fair while sorting that out,re filled with anti freeze (thanks stribo) 3rd run bogged again ran a 15.3 @ 99 mph got back to the pits for investigation and found my fuel pressure was at 2.5 bar!! so after a quick tweak I gave it one more go and.............................................run a 14.8 @ 104 mph :)
not overly impressed but after speaking to a fair few people,including some big hitters,it turns out they were losing about a second on their times today,so I take some comfort in that fact and look forward to racing at a proper track as I will never set foot on that skid pan again!!![/QUOTE]
See, it's not so easy to get a 14.7....lol, although the terminals are very high, so I would expect your car to be in the low 14's
Post 717637 by stribo on 2014-06-08 21:46:32
[QUOTE=claymore;717635][COLOR="#FF0000"]See, it's not so easy to get a 14.7[/COLOR]....lol, although the terminals are very high, so I would expect your car to be in the low 14's[/QUOTE]
It's a piece of cake mate. lol
Post 717638 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-08 21:47:34
[QUOTE=claymore;717635]See, it's not so easy to get a 14.7....lol, although the terminals are very high, so I would expect your car to be in the low 14's[/QUOTE]
yeah that's what im hoping like I said it really does move once im at the end lmao
Post 717640 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-08 21:51:04
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;717527]On your marks, get set.......
(G) Ohhh.....
[/QUOTE]
lol love this
Post 717641 by stribo on 2014-06-08 21:51:08
[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;717638]yeah that's what im hoping like I said it really does move once im at the end lmao[/QUOTE]
Like I told you mate, go back to whites with the standard fuel regulator, then go from there. If you're over fuelling you'll be losing power, as much as if you're underfuelling, though the engine will be a bit safer. ;)
Post 717643 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-08 21:55:07
yeah I reckon your right mate it does seem very laggy and boggy so I might do that until I get a wideband fitted then ill know what its doing
Post 717644 by stribo on 2014-06-08 21:56:45
Oh one other thing about today, after following Miss Daisy to North Weald, even when I left my mpg was still 30.3, it was probably nearer 40 when we got there, but that's what happens when you drive at 50 mph to the track. ;)
Post 717645 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-08 21:59:23
[QUOTE=stribo;717644]Oh one other thing about today, after following Miss Daisy to North Weald, even when I left my mpg was still 30.3, it was probably nearer 40 when we got there, but that's what happens when you drive at 50 mph to the track. ;)[/QUOTE]
I thought it would save you more fuel for racing lol.....and you've no fear of a speeding ticket dropping through your door now have you !
Post 717648 by stribo on 2014-06-08 22:06:15
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;717645][COLOR="#FF0000"]I thought it would save you more fuel for racing lol[/COLOR].....and you've no fear of a speeding ticket dropping through your door now have you ![/QUOTE]
That just shows how much you know about drag racing :P more fuel equals more weight, equals slower time. :slap:
Post 717727 by Blackdog on 2014-06-09 13:08:56
Have to say the waiting yesterday was painful. I was there at 8.30 and left at 2.00 ish.
With only three runs thats 5-1/2 hours of waiting for less than 50 seconds of fun.
Post 717728 by M-R-P on 2014-06-09 13:36:48
[QUOTE=Blackdog;717727]Have to say the waiting yesterday was painful. I was there at 8.30 and left at 2.00 ish.
With only three runs thats 5-1/2 hours of waiting for less than 50 seconds of fun.[/QUOTE]
That's worse than chessington world of adventures!
Post 717730 by jamesy12345 on 2014-06-09 14:15:30
[QUOTE=Blackdog;717727]...5-1/2 hours of waiting for less than 50 seconds of fun.[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=M-R-P;717728]That's worse than chessington world of adventures![/QUOTE]
or some of my nights out!
Post 717735 by stribo on 2014-06-09 15:01:28
We had 4 runs each in 6 hours, would help if they didn't have the bikes there, they have specific bike only days, why can't they have car only days?
Post 717737 by theflyingbrick on 2014-06-09 15:16:24
plus they rum eliminators throughout the afternoon so it not even a full days track time
Post 717740 by T5frankie on 2014-06-09 15:33:52
all this moaning but people seem to be so unwilling to go to santa pod, by far the quickest to get through the cars, best track best time slips, grippy, no helmet needed, can take passengers etc etc
Post 717741 by merc85 on 2014-06-09 15:41:05
Im not moaning i was expecting a slow time lol ;) although its quicker than a std Auto R 850
Post 717748 by gsxrboy on 2014-06-09 16:17:09
[QUOTE=stribo;717735]We had 4 runs each in 6 hours, would help if they didn't have the bikes there, they have specific bike only days, why can't they have car only days?[/QUOTE]
they have one bike only meet a year, bike fest in july and one car only meet, which this year is volks fest (its normally the outlaws but very under subscribed). this sunday there were only 20-30 odd bikes, normally there are 2 to 3 times as many.
it did seem to run slowly which is partially those eliminators i guess and other delays.
Post 717749 by T5frankie on 2014-06-09 16:17:31
[QUOTE=merc85;717741]Im not moaning i was expecting a slow time lol ;) although its quicker than a std Auto R 850[/QUOTE]
i got a 14.9 in an exact same car as yours 2 years ago
Post 717752 by merc85 on 2014-06-09 16:37:31
not on that track you didnt mate, and i was refereing to the offical 1/4 mile time of a 850r auto ;)
If you was refereing to your grey 855r, I thought you said it was runing a 18t and a TW map?
Post 717756 by T5frankie on 2014-06-09 16:54:46
[QUOTE=merc85;717752]not on that track you didnt mate, and i was refereing to the offical 1/4 mile time of a 850r auto ;)
If you was refereing to your grey 855r, I thought you said it was runing a 18t and a TW map?[/QUOTE]
yes it was at that track mate, that was the only time i ran it, just cos it had an 18t thats neither here nor there :uglyhamme
Post 717761 by merc85 on 2014-06-09 16:59:17
[quote=t5frankie;717756]yes it was at that track mate, that was the only time i ran it, just cos it had an 18t thats neither here nor there :uglyhamme[/quote]
pmsl
Post 717764 by Blackdog on 2014-06-09 17:18:29
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717756]yes it was at that track mate, that was the only time i ran it, just cos it had an 18t thats neither here nor there :uglyhamme[/QUOTE]
Was that the one you broke on the way home?
Post 717767 by T5frankie on 2014-06-09 17:29:27
[QUOTE=Blackdog;717764]Was that the one you broke on the way home?[/QUOTE]
yeah pissing around with you lol
Post 717865 by AndysR on 2014-06-09 20:49:27
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717756]yes it was at that track mate, that was the only time i ran it, just cos it had an 18t thats neither here nor there :uglyhamme[/QUOTE]
There's a lot to be said for a good setup and a good map, can make a hell of a difference to the way a car runs. Watching you on the 1/4 @ North Weald in the R you power launched yours and from what I've seen of American drag racing this makes a hell of a difference and Gav didn't do that, a little more mechanical sympathy you see ;)
Post 717866 by AndysR on 2014-06-09 20:50:31
To all those I managed to speak to it was genuinely great to catch up again after so long. I wonder if Annie managed to do that Tarmac quote for the owners :)
Post 717870 by T5frankie on 2014-06-09 20:53:30
[QUOTE=AndysR;717865]There's a lot to be said for a good setup and a good map, can make a hell of a difference to the way a car runs. Watching you on the 1/4 @ North Weald in the R you power launched yours and from what I've seen of American drag racing this makes a hell of a difference and Gav didn't do that, a little more mechanical sympathy you see ;)[/QUOTE]
yeah took a few 10ths off, hold it at 1700rpms to minimize wheelspin, mechanical sympathy means nothing when you're racing your car
Post 717871 by V70 Graham on 2014-06-09 20:54:12
[QUOTE=AndysR;717866].....I wonder if Annie managed to do that Tarmac quote for the owners :)[/QUOTE]
Hahahaha she wants a word in your ear Andy.....be afraid lol
Post 717873 by AndysR on 2014-06-09 20:56:41
[QUOTE=V70 Graham;717871]Hahahaha she wants a word in your ear Andy.....be afraid lol[/QUOTE]
If I remember correctly you started that rumour on Sunday yourself Graham ;)
Post 717874 by AndysR on 2014-06-09 20:58:25
[QUOTE=T5frankie;717870]yeah took a few 10ths off, hold it at 1700rpms to minimize wheelspin, mechanical sympathy means nothing when you're racing your car[/QUOTE]
Well that depends on whether your more interested in driving home or potentially achieving a good time, that aside it still doesn't discount the higher boost pressures on a larger turbo that you were running compared with Gav ;)
Post 717879 by T5frankie on 2014-06-09 21:09:52
[QUOTE=AndysR;717874]Well that depends on whether your more interested in driving home or potentially achieving a good time, that aside it still doesn't discount the higher boost pressures on a larger turbo that you were running compared with Gav ;)[/QUOTE]
when i made that original comment i'd forgot id put an 18t in it lol, made alot of difference, map was shockingly bad though
