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Old 30-06-2008 | 11:38 AM
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Just got a text from andy he got invited by autocar magazine to time his car.

he done 0-60 in 2.8 with 3 goes, & 0-100 - 0 in 10.6..

The ferarri race car done 4.3 & 14 somethin
Old 30-06-2008 | 11:40 AM
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That is one amazing car.
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thats a fucking quick 0-60!

what was 0-100?
Old 30-06-2008 | 11:50 AM
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Not sure about the 0-100 andy will post when he gets home
Old 30-06-2008 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt J
sounds like a busy week or so!

Bet he's done some miles
I was thinking that.

Impressive times.
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Autocar! cool man
Old 30-06-2008 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by carlo
0-100 - 0 in 10.6..
The last time i had my car timed it didn't even get from 0-100 in that time

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Old 30-06-2008 | 12:18 PM
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Like the new sig lee
Old 30-06-2008 | 12:29 PM
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I love the Autocar 0-100-0 features.

Cant wait to see this one!!!
Old 30-06-2008 | 12:35 PM
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that was with wets on in the dry , just the way it came out the trailer after knockhill!
Old 30-06-2008 | 12:36 PM
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Yikes..... you got home quick....

Impressive times so far
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very impressive Andy top job!!
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Originally Posted by m4dyeti
Yikes..... you got home quick....

Impressive times so far

just on the M6
Old 30-06-2008 | 12:48 PM
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Cool - yu can't buy that kind of publicity .
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mega times
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Cant wait till the daddy thrash this year see if you can beat 196.6
Old 30-06-2008 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewg
just on the M6

thats why there is no answer at your work.

sent you an email about the simulator andy,call in if you have time,iam just 15 miles towards wigton off jcn 41 on m6.
Old 30-06-2008 | 01:34 PM
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I have text him to hone you tim
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So was Andy's the quickest car there ??

Full respect for that !



Harvey's gotta beat those times now ! lol

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Old 30-06-2008 | 01:40 PM
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sorry if ive missed it elsewhere on here but i take it his car wasnt too badly damaged after croft on sat then??

full respect to andy for this one
Old 30-06-2008 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Slevin Kelevra
sorry if ive missed it elsewhere on here but i take it his car wasnt too badly damaged after croft on sat then??

full respect to andy for this one
took a late one on sat night and she was almost good as new to go on and win the two races at knockhill
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nice one mate, ur a machine!
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just got blow out on the trailer, brian james tri axle motor shutttle done about 2000 miles, they must use cheap tyres,(king tyres?)
Old 30-06-2008 | 01:58 PM
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Not good prob not rated for a van that does 140 mph
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Awesome times!

Hope the trailer is an easy fix!
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amazing times!!
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amazin times there andrew well done

what was your 0-100 times ?
and 0-60 in 2.8. . . lows or highs ?
cheers jim
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Originally Posted by andrewg
just got blow out on the trailer, brian james tri axle motor shutttle done about 2000 miles, they must use cheap tyres,(king tyres?)

they use cheap everything elso so no reason to blow the budget on a decent tyre!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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make that two blow outs!!
Old 30-06-2008 | 03:58 PM
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well done Andy, think you deserve it after your busy weekend.
Old 30-06-2008 | 04:04 PM
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Well done . Sounds like you had a hectic weekend .
Old 30-06-2008 | 04:20 PM
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Its car's like this that would wipe the smirk off the faces of those Jap car drivers at TOTB when they think they are unbeatable and dominate all...
Old 30-06-2008 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
amazin times there andrew well done

what was your 0-100 times ?
and 0-60 in 2.8. . . lows or highs ?
cheers jim
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Old 30-06-2008 | 05:36 PM
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nice times just hope you used brakes to stop it and not the barrier this time lol


was a bit of a shitter to see it hit the wall but it didnt take long to sort and it got the job done at the race aswell
Old 30-06-2008 | 05:45 PM
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Awesome times,welldone Andrew
Old 30-06-2008 | 06:47 PM
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holy fuck two race wins then this bet ur a happy bunny!

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Originally Posted by andrewg
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nice one well done indeed lol !
so do you think there is any more in the ol gal 0-60 then
or is that the lot ?
Old 30-06-2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by J1mbo
nice one well done indeed lol !
so do you think there is any more in the ol gal 0-60 then
or is that the lot ?
we'll see at daddy thrash......


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