Just found out that it wasn't 198.7 it was.....





















198.9 mph Not a big deal I know but it all helps

 

it all helps lol

 

it only gets better 2.1 bar do you plane to run any more boost

 

Where did the .2 mph come from?

Even closer to 200

 

 

Dan (Renton) gave me the original figure after a run and after the following run I was told that I hadn't done the 200 but didn't ask what it was, I have just read through all the figures while repling to Rods homo comment on Yums resto thread.

Btw your wheels will be with me in about 2 hours Will post some pics.

 

The next outing i reckon you will hit 200 mph

The wheels

 

congrats


again

 

almost there Martin

 

a stronger tail wind could of pushed you over 200!!!!!

 

well done martin

 

just call it 199

 

Are you kidding, Rodney would have a fit....... that 0.1mph takes 13.45987 metres further to travel and another 14.123768bhp to achieve.......

 

AFPMSL!!!!!!!

 

pmsl

 

I remember them saying when they took the macca f1 up to topspeed that they could have dialed out any toe in/out at the front to reduce friction. Couple of basics like that would more than likely get you your 1mph. I don't know how they would effect the graph and tbh I really like the fact people are able to forecast speeds based on bhp and acceleration curves however every little bit helps. Have you had any thoughts about when you would like to go back and try again?

I often think a cold morning is best as the air temps are idle, however, I think that a warmer day has thinner air (could be utter tosh, im trying to think of logic behind that statement) and that means higher air temps but lower resistance againsnt the body work.

Hmm...

1mph to go!

good luck

RW

 

You should have changed into TOP gear, would've done it then, well done anyway, can I have a passenger ride next time!!
tabetha

 

Come on Martin, you can do it!!! Well done for 198.9 though!!!

 

Missed the last post but a BIG well done from Adrenaline!!!!!!!!

 

Are the wheels here yet?

Forget that. ive just seen the thread

 

where are the comments?

as for the 0.2 mph extra, it all counts i mean, it could have been you were doing 199.9 mph and then 200.1 mph, it would have meant a lot then

still can't believe it's used as a daily drive to potter about to and from work in

 

Awesome results !!!

nearly as impressive as that Volvo Touring car replica i keep seeing in your neck of the woods!!

 

Well dne martin...Next time change to 5th gear and u'll do it....lol....

 

i saw that the other week as well

i thought it was real too

 

class

 

You bugger got to change my Topspeed chart now. Congrats anyway.

You lot asked for this they are correct by the way.

To get from 198.7 to 200 requires 1.96% more Power so thats 13.15bhp on 670
To get from 198.9 to 200 requires 1.66% more Power so thats 11.11bhp on 670
so Martin just gained himself 2.04bhp in his quest for 200mph meaning less boost is required.

 

proooooooof



Alex

 

Thats far to involved for me.


Well Done Martin, keeps the challenge alive im sure

 

fair play!

just read Rods comment from yesterday PMSL
does throw the toys out dont he!

 

To be fair to Rod, i know of no other pensioner (almost ) that drives a cosworth over 200mph, and takes all the abuse he gets on here. Lots of people throw their toys out a long time before Rod even thinks about for much less abuse than he puts up with.

 

I agree, I see Rod as a more of an entertainer on PF. In fact... who's ever seen him and the legendary all round entertainer Mickey Rooney in the same place at the same time...?