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what speed did you cross the line at when you did the 13.8 1/4 mile.

 

as above its the speed you cross the 1/4 mile.

what is this rob dohc talking about, fucking get a grip.

if you wheel spin for 2 secs it takes 2 secs of the 1/4 mile

a true 250 bhp will do a 1/4 mile in 110mph

 

i cant remember mate i think it was 120 something on my old quick shift box that topped out very quickly at 130... but i really cant remember to be honest i dont look at the speed i look at times tbh

 

hasent got nos anymore, and fitted a new engine 2 year ago, for sale, this car didnt go at Ł4000, so removed brakes and wheels and dropped it to Ł3000.

 

What lol. If you wheel spin for 2 secs it takes 2 mins of the 1/4???? what the fuck does that mean?

Are you a physicist? Going to take a guess at no.

A good launch will make your 60ft times look much better, it won't do THAT much to your terminal speed IMO. If you do some reading the general thought is that a 1/10th drop in sixty-foot time will lead to a 2/10 drop in quarter-mile time, going over some old slips that doesn't look to be THAT untrue. With the terminal changing by a few mph. But there is A LOT more to it than that. You can drop your tyre pressures right down, get a cracking 60ft time and a rubbish 1/4mile and terminal.

So going back to my earlier comment "Traction doesn't = time, power to weight doesn't = terminal. Both factors influence each other. " Im pretty happy to stick by it. In response to "getting a good time is about traction and the terminal mph = power to weight acceleration when already rolling". Which isn't untrue, its just not so black and white.


OBVIOUSLY if you sit there spinning your wheels your time will be ruined. But if you stop and engage your brain for a few seconds you might realise that the difference between a good start and a rubbish start (with some one thats been and done it a few times) isn't huge.

So yes, get a grip indeed.

 

dont make any sense!

 

Good stuff! I was wondering where you would fit a turbo under a 220 bonnet. Whats the black pot in the middle with the fuel and N2o lines coming off? Is it some kind of duel solenoid???

Nice looking car too mate, wheels look spot on.

Rob,

 

lol, i know. Oh well. Any future plans for your car mate? Or is that it for now?

Rob,

 

that looks a tidy install........ NOT

 

Dont think your too spoilt for choice in a 220 bay, im sure the lines could have been hidden a little better etc, but im not sure where else he could have put it.

 

ya, but the zip ties jobby really looks gay....at least cut to length and make em look tidy....

would have been 15 mins more and looked that part, don't understand why most wouldn't do it right in the 1st place...

but then again to some it just matters that it works, and apparently it does just that.

 

you just reminded me i need it set up again as its a b it rich.. thanks so will be ringing around in the morning

 

Always had a soft spot for ST220s, i think an ST TDCi would be an ideal family car given the current fuel costs tho. Bluefin, FMIC and exhaust system lowered over them rims would look trick as you like.
Are they Mk2 FRS Rims on your ST220? It looks really nice m8!

 

What a read should be some fast turbo's at pod this year !

 

is that all a 300bhp rst will do ? my little r5gtt only needs 210bhp to hit high 12s

onto the topic iv raced and beat lots of meant to be quick cars absolutely love spanking vxr's as most them owners think they are the quickest thing ever lol

 

This must be why your race car is sooo perfect

Would love to. But don't want to leave box on line

 

From what people have told me, as a rough rule of thumb a 300 bhp rst should have terminals close to 130 mph.

 

Don't be a pussy lol, bring a spare.

Rob,

 

It's more around the 115mph mate to be fair

 

Good stuff, the 130 was just what i had been told,

You car looks like an animal mate you going to the pod?

 

spot on mate . 130mph is getting on to 500hp .

 

I guess if i had just looked at your sig Garry i would have known it was bull

Rob,

 

luca has over 470hp and only pull's 127, ish mate .

olly and tim used to 115mph with 320hp back in the day mate.

 

You going to be at central day mate?

 

yes mate but not with the car . its off the road got a lot of parts for it but no time to fit them lol.

 

the other day i was on my way to get some cleaning products..on a dual carriage way with 2 normal cars behind me ...then i hear a mad PPPTTTTTSHHHHH noise and was greeted with a white subaru empreza glued on my rear bumper...so i just moved over and let him pass me.. then he decided to slow down and keep it glued behind me... soon i got annoyed and put my hand out to him so he lines up next to me and floors it.. i just dropped gear and stamped on the accelarator was soon doing some mad speed and saw the subaru so far back in my mirror so slow down and did it again and again!!!
he had several attempts but was absolutly shocked when i just kept pulling hard away from him... come to a roundabout and he says "what the fuck you got in that mate??? my reply was its standard !!
him "no it aint"
me "competely standard just run it on stearoids chap"!!! and off i went waving good bye to him
call me what u want but i dont do this much its only when i get pushed and pushed ..

 

Nooo was looking forward to seeing it this year, not sure if mine will be there either, time is getting tight.

Rob,

 

Simple as that rob

 

Blink and its done isn't it?

What box have you got out of interest.

 

Be nice if it was pig of a job in a mk5

Bc box with big bearing on pinion end, new bearings and good gear set, rs turbo std LSD she has done well, not sure if it will like my new engine

 

you sound like an arse.

 

Lol, does the mk5 already have the inner wing mounts for an mtx75?

Just built an ib5 for mine, hoping it will last a while!

 

my dads mate has a ford cortina mk3 with a cosworth 400bhp engine, he raced a rover metro and havent got a clue what engine it had but it kept up, i was quite suprised when i was told about it

 

a red one?? its lotus engine mate almost 300bhp in it .. your dad cortina was white??? mad turbo sound ? i think i seen it around oldbury a few times on week ends

 

Went to overtake a LP640 Lambo in my 11 year old 1.0 Nissan Micra........

He managed to pull away, but then I realised my sunroof was tilted open and causing a lot of drag..........I'll just get my coat

 

I don't think it does, its got a mount at the back that is just a twat to get off what have you done with you ib5 (is mine a bc or ib5?) my cvh just made 300bhp and 270lbft, think I'm screwed

 

Depends what it came out of mate,

BC - rs turbo
IB5 - mk5-6 escort

The IB5 is stronger and take the rst's lsd, but if you've got a heavy foot 300 brake and 270ft.lbs will reduce it to easily carry able chunks

What spec is your new engine buddy? Sounds like a beast!

Rob,

 

Hmmmm anyway of telling externally

Nothing mental on spec, waples ported head, nice spec cam,own inlet, and thats about it, nothing major

 

What turbo have you gone for?

The IB5 has more ribs, and has mounting holes for a mk3 and 4, ill sort some pics if you like?

Rob,