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Old 14-10-2010 | 08:10 PM
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The more the merrier!


I'll be going up with a few people.
Old 14-10-2010 | 08:11 PM
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infact gianii is probably the closest comparison to lucas as he is 450bhp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vE7uEI6--I&NR=1

11.1@130.63, he owns the record for the 1.4 push rod engine
Old 14-10-2010 | 08:14 PM
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Hopefully some new records will be set!!!
i like the new sig dean lol
Old 14-10-2010 | 08:17 PM
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Do any of the above us nitrous?
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the black 5 certainly gets of the line very quickly and smoothly
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3 of us are going. Watching only though as no one has a car ready
Old 14-10-2010 | 08:36 PM
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its not the last though theres one more the following weekend, this one was chosen as i thought it may be abit quieter this weekend, or maybe not lol

should be a good day
Old 14-10-2010 | 08:37 PM
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yeah i hope to be going,but sadly only watching........
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im also looking forward to doing my own test to see just how accurate a g-tech pro is when its set up correctly
Old 14-10-2010 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by crazycage
every car is different mate,but i run 12psi in my tyres and launch @1500rpm on half throttle for half of 1st gear then full throttle hit the limiter in 1st gear but not in any of the others
Ok thanks mate, maybe i'll try like 15psi and see how I get on, running PZero's.
I think if I launched at 1500rpm i'd just bog, as that pretty much what I pull away at normally! lol


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ive got a t34.48 on an erst manifold if ya wanna borrow it mate lol
I'd love to stick something like that on just for shits and giggles to see what it was like!!
Old 14-10-2010 | 09:28 PM
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will be there with a few people may run the fez too
Old 14-10-2010 | 09:36 PM
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Jesus them 5s are fast, but there out and out drag cars by the looks of it.

Wish I could go to this but its 2 days before my pay day
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am there for the flame and thunderthing on the 30th and 31st want a 12 this time with no breakages lol
Old 17-10-2010 | 07:14 AM
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I'll be there
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project rs's car is all set and ready to go ,now peaking 2.4bar holding around 1.9 ... mad on a little 1.6cvh
Old 17-10-2010 | 09:39 AM
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This time next week we could have a 11 second Ford..

Or maybe next year like normal LOL!
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Originally Posted by Luca
This time next week we could have a 11 second Ford..

Or maybe next year like normal LOL!
If the weather stays like this it should happen!

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was you away testing the other day mate?
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Hopefully my new coilovers should be here for then!!
Old 17-10-2010 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by miller3
was you away testing the other day mate?
We had a little play yesterday

Originally Posted by QplateRST!
Hopefully my new coilovers should be here for then!!

Oooh nice one, what have you gone for?
Old 17-10-2010 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Luca
We had a little play yesterday




Oooh nice one, what have you gone for?
Avo mate the cars in pieces at the mo gunna be really busy this week lol
Old 17-10-2010 | 03:12 PM
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mine engines in bits again , should be back runnin by the weekend i hope
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Me and my bro gonna have a look, weather permitted!
Old 17-10-2010 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by stuart collins
mine engines in bits again , should be back runnin by the weekend i hope
Will u be running it mate?
Old 17-10-2010 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by QplateRST!
Will u be running it mate?
aslong as its all ok and get the bits done, still dont have any power yet either
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i wont be attending after going to Shakespeare this weekend my aim for an 11 this year happened so car is back in garage under the cover until next year
Old 17-10-2010 | 07:56 PM
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What time did you run Gary and terminal ?

Well done btw
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Originally Posted by GaryHurn
i wont be attending after going to Shakespeare this weekend my aim for an 11 this year happened so car is back in garage under the cover until next year
Don leave us hanging!

What times, speeds, 60ft and tyres you on today.?
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was on r888's weather was shite so didint have time to go to slicks strip was closed more than it was open then was a huge wait

11.87 @128mph 2.05 60 ft
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Originally Posted by GaryHurn
was on r888's weather was shite so didint have time to go to slicks strip was closed more than it was open then was a huge wait

11.87 @128mph 2.05 60 ft
well done
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Originally Posted by GaryHurn
was on r888's weather was shite so didint have time to go to slicks strip was closed more than it was open then was a huge wait

11.87 @128mph 2.05 60 ft
Cracking time there mate can u put a pic of the car up? How do u find Shakespeare to Santa pod??
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A photographer has been booked by Fast Ford for sunday and I'll be there reporting for them
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Originally Posted by GaryHurn
was on r888's weather was shite so didint have time to go to slicks strip was closed more than it was open then was a huge wait

11.87 @128mph 2.05 60 ft
Nice one

Originally Posted by QplateRST!
Cracking time there mate can u put a pic of the car up? How do u find Shakespeare to Santa pod??
Im led to believe its less grippy ???

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A photographer has been booked by Fast Ford for sunday and I'll be there reporting for them
Say what!... Last resort I guess

Guess Neil is opening G-A-Y that weekend
Old 18-10-2010 | 11:05 AM
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I was hoping to make it to some sort of event this year but this is too far for me to drive.
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Originally Posted by Willis1989
I was hoping to make it to some sort of event this year but this is too far for me to drive.
That is a bit of a trek!


Originally Posted by Luca


Say what!... Last resort I guess

Guess Neil is opening G-A-Y that weekend


I might just forgot to mention your car...and times...and misplace the pictures...

And Neil has 'prior' engagements yes.
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Originally Posted by XRT_si
A photographer has been booked by Fast Ford for sunday and I'll be there reporting for them
Sweet! Let's hope the weather holds out and some good times are set!!
Old 18-10-2010 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Luca
Im led to believe its less grippy ???
I found shakespeare less grippy to pod tbh
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Originally Posted by QplateRST!
Sweet! Let's hope the weather holds out and some good times are set!!
Fingers crossed

Otherwise we will have to find a slip road!..

First onto the motorway wins!
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just got the escort finally mapped, 204bhp atf, 167 atw

we will be down in the evo and escort weather permitting
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ooo i think im going to come to this one! let me see who else is up for it!


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