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Old 30-01-2009, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
Perfect gearing, perfect conditions and an understanding of how to improve the drag factor .


Yes totally and the bottle to keep it planted
Old 30-01-2009, 09:56 AM
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Hi
Can I stay out of this please, more than enough experts on this thread already. I see we still cant believe Marks horsepower according to one expert so seems little point .
Old 30-01-2009, 09:57 AM
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Whats the latest though on a location for this now!
Old 30-01-2009, 10:04 AM
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from what height will you be dropping it from?
Old 30-01-2009, 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by justin.e
from what height will you be dropping it from?

Old 30-01-2009, 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by MadRod
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Can I stay out of this please, more than enough experts on this thread already. I see we still cant believe Marks horsepower according to one expert so seems little point .
have pm'd you instead Rod
Old 30-01-2009, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by MadRod
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Can I stay out of this please, more than enough experts on this thread already. I see we still cant believe Marks horsepower according to one expert so seems little point .
I can't see anyone that has questioned the figures?

Unless you are referring to my comment regarding ponies and horses, which was just a bit of playful banter with Rich in mock retalliation to his TUV pisstake .

PLEASE don't turn it into something it isn't.
Old 30-01-2009, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Luca
Whats the latest though on a location for this now!
Old 30-01-2009, 10:23 AM
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no idea about location. seems to be limited places in this country
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Il be up for topspeed run when you do Rich
Old 30-01-2009, 10:58 AM
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M1 north LOL
Old 30-01-2009, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Dingy
M1 north LOL
surely m1 south would be better has it`s down hill?
Old 30-01-2009, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MadRod
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Can I stay out of this please, more than enough experts on this thread already. I see we still cant believe Marks horsepower according to one expert so seems little point .
You COULD have stayed out of it by not replying...guess that was too easy.
Old 30-01-2009, 01:11 PM
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thought your car wasn't about chasing numbers & such Rich, thought your car was just built for you to enjoy it...


Originally Posted by bud-weis
You COULD have stayed out of it by not replying...guess that was too easy.

true...
Old 30-01-2009, 01:28 PM
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It is about enjoying it but i would still like to see what speed i can get out of her as she is at the moment
Old 30-01-2009, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by CossieRich
It is about enjoying it but i would still like to see what speed i can get out of her as she is at the moment

sounds like you have some plans for it at some stage?
Old 30-01-2009, 01:38 PM
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not really. it will stay as it is for a good while now
Old 30-01-2009, 03:05 PM
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Rich, would having autronic on it make it a bit faster ? ...LOL
Old 30-01-2009, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by L8 ECU
Rich, would having autronic on it make it a bit faster ? ...LOL

Simon thought you would be able to answer that
Old 30-01-2009, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bud-weis
You COULD have stayed out of it by not replying...guess that was too easy.
I was asked via PM to take alook, came on decided not to get invoved & said exactly that, unlike many of you lads im busy working on various car projects & cant spend vast amounts of time on here.

Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
I can't see anyone that has questioned the figures?

Unless you are referring to my comment regarding ponies and horses, which was just a bit of playful banter with Rich in mock retalliation to his TUV pisstake .

PLEASE don't turn it into something it isn't.
Nothing to do with you Mike its the likes of the twirp above that stops my input into these threads now, so glad when its all over, getting tired & pissed off with the whole thing.
Not happy with Rich he only needed to ask, not biggit up on here, thats what you can do when you have done it not before.
Old 30-01-2009, 03:15 PM
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i suggest secs s8 fo rthe real oomph....lol my 2p worth
Old 30-01-2009, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike Rainbird
The lifters start to pump up from a sustained 7000+rpm....
pumping up would not be a problem as it would give you more valve lift
Old 30-01-2009, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by MadRod
Not happy with Rich he only needed to ask, not biggit up on here, thats what you can do when you have done it not before.
Thanks mate. Much appreciated.
Old 30-01-2009, 04:35 PM
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173 to 178mph max.

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Old 30-01-2009, 04:36 PM
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MadRod - you are an idiot.

Benni.
Old 30-01-2009, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Benni
MadRod - you are an idiot.

Benni.
i'm sure your useful input is appreciated
Old 30-01-2009, 05:39 PM
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My Mates saff that was circa 430-450bhp did 168.8mph at Brunters so i would say similar speeds
Old 30-01-2009, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mark Shead
173 to 178mph max.

Mark

Admit it, you were just copying me

RW
Old 30-01-2009, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Maria.
Im gonna guess 172mph

im with maria on this one having a few runs myself fastest 178mph rs4avant kaliber 176mph

happydays
Old 30-01-2009, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
i'm sure your useful input is appreciated
It wasn't there to be useful, it was there to show my feelings on Rod.

Benni.

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Old 31-01-2009, 02:15 AM
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if you get a run somewhere rich il come down with mine too, i dont mind paying to do it, would like to see what id get.
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Originally Posted by Benni
It wasn't there to be useful, it was there to show my feelings on Rod.

Benni.

If you wish to post your feelings about Rod, I recomend you do it somewhere other than a thread where the thread starter clearly isnt asking for peoples opinions of each other.
Old 31-01-2009, 04:51 PM
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what RPM is peak power made?
Old 31-01-2009, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by foreigneRS
pumping up would not be a problem as it would give you more valve lift
Would it also not cause the valves to not fully close?
Old 31-01-2009, 05:21 PM
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about 6.5k rpm Euan
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Originally Posted by Rossco
Would it also not cause the valves to not fully close?
it could do, yes. but i don't think that is what happens.

on a track session, the oil gets too hot and thin and will not support the pressure necessary for the valves to be opened fully therefore restricting the amount of air/fuel getting into the engine. i don't know if that's the case on a top speed run
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Originally Posted by CossieRich
about 6.5k rpm Euan

need to try and keep it around peak power at the end of the run if you can Rich
Old 01-02-2009, 11:18 AM
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I dont think its going to happen anytime soon.
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169mph
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Originally Posted by Chip
If you wish to post your feelings about Rod, I recomend you do it somewhere other than a thread where the thread starter clearly isnt asking for peoples opinions of each other.
If Rod wishes to post his feelings about Rich, I recommend he does it somewhere other than a thread where the thread starter clearly isn't asking for peoples opinions on each other too. Not to mention I was replying to someone, Rod in fact. Rod's, however, was a random outburst.

Originally Posted by MadRod
Not happy with Rich he only needed to ask, not biggit up on here, thats what you can do when you have done it not before.
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