I jumped in the passenger seat at a recent meet to see what all the fuss was about. Now I'd been out in it before (as well as other beantins) and never been that impressed by them.

However, this time I had to eat my words, as the thing pulled like a fucking train all the way to 7k on the rev counter. In fact, on the private test track it peaked at an indicated 140 on the clock . Not impressed? That was in FOURTH ! Fifth was then selected, and it STILL continued to pull like a train and had the needle off the clock .

I was shocked and impressed, as I know what a quick car feels like, and this felt VERY quick. The funny thing is, Gary (the main man behind the mapping of the car) has a 360-370ish bhp Evo VII (Motec etc) and he can only match the acceleration of the Beantin . I think he's pissed at that - expect him to be bolting on a bigger turbo to change that . In the meantime, I can't wait to see it being speed tested, as 165 must be attainable . I would point out though - it's still a beantin .

 

i am lost but might have to take you out in the vauxhall one day show you what thats capible of

 

sounds cool :d new spec must be quality and still a 1.6 nice

 

TTs is more or less the same spec aswell i think.

Sounds impressive but like ya say, still a beantin, all though a heinz bean tin not tesco value

 

MIKE!!


first running rst plugs!


now 'bigging' rst's up!


be ashamed!

 

Mike is going to be buying one soon iam sure, looks like he is lving them!!

Well done Christain and Garry

 

As long as the Vauxhall is a 1.6 8v turbo, then fair enough .

Credit where credit is due and all that .

 

 

Sounds awesome

RST's are great for something that was supposed to be just a hot hatch, it's amasing what people have got out of them over the years! I think the original book time for them was 130mph top end with a 8.1 -0-60!

Bean tin as a description is a little harsh, especially considering the size of Cossies physically, i.e. battle ships! lol

 

I think it just refers to the material they are made of .

 

gotta be impressive if mike is bigging it up

 

After a few laps of Donington at Nat Day last year with the old engine in, I was left very impressed indeed, cant wait to get a ride with the new engine in

 

That's actually a very fair point, as you should see how he normally slag them off

 

CheeRS Guys!!

Mike, you took your time!! That was a week-and-a-half ago!

Infact 4th see's an indicated 145ish mph. I haven't had 5th flat out yet. Much to Gary's disgust, I actually think I could still out-accelerate him in a straight line from a rolling start, but the car is at its most impressive in terms of 3rd and 4th gear acceleration. Torque steer has become a real issue, it has gone from being 'Laughable' to actually quite uncontrollable!

Hoping I do get a place at National Day (Im currently in the Waiting list), although I will unquestionably be on normal Road tyres that day.

So, then its just a case of finding somewhere to do some proper Top Speed testing.

 

Obviously it was a memorable experience then if I still mention it after that amount of time .

 

That sound's proper proper rapid if 4th and 5th are the most impressive gears!!!!! awesome

Well done!

 

Nice one C&B

Bean tins rock

 

i love the way u say torque steer has become a real issue

 

Oranoco,
Unfortunately they do, hence why they are called beantins - oh sorry, you said "rock" .

 

Yeah yeah!

 

The Torque Steer makes it quite fun to drive. You certainly need to be on your toes.

 

nice one Christian!! cant wait to see it at national day, if you get on of course

 

Sounds excellent Christian nice work by yourself and Gary.

I look forward to a passenger ride

 

What Turbo is it running?

 

GT Series!!

 

 

I`ve always been impressed with C&B`s car throughout the past couple of years... Fair fuckin` play is what I say.. And still a 1.6

 

Now, whens the next Top Speed opportunity then??!!

 

awesome stuff

 

 

Awwwwwww, nice words there

I only ever get abuse from Mike

 

nice work christian!

hope to bump into ya national day for a chat!

 

 

I remember the 1st time i went in the passenger seat of C&B's RST @ SCA, It pulled like a train then.

Then when i jumped in the passenger seat at brunters for a lift down the runway, Mr C pull to the shift light in 5th (a proven 160 mph) without really going for it and without the timing gear

An amazing car.

I cant wait until i get a ride in Tony's with his bigger turbo than Mr C's Savage me thinks

 

Glad its all sorted up n runnin i know what a pain it can be ,if you want a blast at ND and you have no pass give us a bell.
Tim

 

Nice one guys

Best Of Luck - Sunny.