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Old 03-07-2011, 06:24 PM
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Default cossack mk2 escort 9.7 1/4 mile

hi the mk2 escort that we map is now the fastest in the uk
runing NO nos
doing a 9.74 @143 mph
so very happy
Old 03-07-2011, 06:47 PM
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Well done thats a very good time, where did he do it at?
Old 03-07-2011, 06:50 PM
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nice 1 lads i knew it was coming, what did you change since the shoot out
Old 03-07-2011, 06:57 PM
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it was at santapod
just tyres
Old 03-07-2011, 06:58 PM
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Holy shit thats impressive!!! Totb springs to mind (you know you want to)
Old 03-07-2011, 07:01 PM
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excellent result from a tyre change, think i best buy some
Old 03-07-2011, 07:01 PM
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saw this run when i was at classic with wenny



super impressive car !!!



well done lads !!
Old 03-07-2011, 08:05 PM
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Awesome car,he did put it up for sale no long ago
Old 03-07-2011, 08:12 PM
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what tyres is it on
Old 03-07-2011, 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by RETRO_AL_
Awesome car,he did put it up for sale no long ago

yes but changed his mind lol
Old 03-07-2011, 08:54 PM
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That was such an awesome run to watch

Good work and welldone
Old 03-07-2011, 08:54 PM
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Well done Terry
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blimey thats a good time
Old 03-07-2011, 08:56 PM
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Nice one Terry..... you certainly deserve that.
Old 03-07-2011, 09:44 PM
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cheers guys got 4 runs in all day and all in the 9s ,2 x 9.9s 9.8 and a 9.7 @ 143 mph was just a matter of tyre change ,as when we did the shoutout the tyres were through to the canvas lol,

same tyres wenny, avon hillclimb

big thanks to Gorden @ srmc for the mapping and tech support
Old 03-07-2011, 09:46 PM
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Video ???
Old 03-07-2011, 09:49 PM
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Thats an impressive time well done.
Old 03-07-2011, 10:05 PM
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Old 03-07-2011, 10:11 PM
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awesome time well done mate
Old 03-07-2011, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by turnover
cheers guys got 4 runs in all day and all in the 9s ,2 x 9.9s 9.8 and a 9.7 @ 143 mph was just a matter of tyre change ,as when we did the shoutout the tyres were through to the canvas lol,

same tyres wenny, avon hillclimb

big thanks to Gorden @ srmc for the mapping and tech support

nice 1 mate, im back down at the pod next weekend, i havnt changed anything just getting more seat time, only drove the car twice now
Old 03-07-2011, 10:17 PM
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Great result there mate, well done
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wow, congrats!
Old 03-07-2011, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by WENNY
nice 1 mate, im back down at the pod next weekend, i havnt changed anything just getting more seat time, only drove the car twice now
whats on next weekend mate ? drop my classicford trophy off on your way down that you got by default lol
Old 03-07-2011, 10:28 PM
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Fantastic result Terry, well done mate.
I didn't even know you were back at the pod today.
Old 03-07-2011, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by pabloXR
Fantastic result Terry, well done mate.
I didn't even know you were back at the pod today.
cheers mate was at retro show
Old 03-07-2011, 10:52 PM
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Well done Terry, superb time mate !
Old 03-07-2011, 10:59 PM
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Wicked time well done.This the second mk2 into the 9's in this country now then?
Old 03-07-2011, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by lee2cossies
Wicked time well done.This the second mk2 into the 9's in this country now then?
i believe so mate
Old 03-07-2011, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by JonnyBravo
Well done Terry, superb time mate !
cheers pal
Old 03-07-2011, 11:24 PM
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Well done Terry, i've kept seeing you smashing out the 10.00's but it was only a matter of time before they started to consistently begin with a 9
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Car was awesome fella

Enjoyed watching it run

Well done
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Originally Posted by Will Pedley
Well done Terry, i've kept seeing you smashing out the 10.00's but it was only a matter of time before they started to consistently begin with a 9
thanks Will .the tyres were fooked it wasnt an excuse lol ,when removed you could see the wires of the canvas so think i got my moneys worth out of them,
hopefully wenny can do a new Pb at the weekend

Mk you should of come and said hello mate ,think last time i had a chat mate was at one of the thrashes at brunters a few years ago,cheers
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i was actually coming up for a chat with my mate and bro in law who chatted to you about the rear axle set up and tvr box conversion but got caught chatting to someone else on the way then couldn't find any of you lol

If it was brunters it was a few years ago yeah when i had the blue xr2 then, what were you there in?
Old 04-07-2011, 09:31 AM
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That's some going, well done ! - any pics ?
Old 04-07-2011, 09:33 AM
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Awesome! Well deserved!
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Originally Posted by Gordon1
hi the mk2 escort that we map is now the fastest in the uk
runing NO nos
doing a 9.74 @143 mph
so very happy
well done mate all so thanks for sorting my car its running sweet now
Old 04-07-2011, 10:33 AM
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very impressive result terry
will it go quicker?
Old 04-07-2011, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by dlatch
very impressive result terry
will it go quicker?
it may go a little quicker but when you start getting down in the 9s it gets much harder to make big improvements on the times,

thanks for all the comments

heres a couple of vids just found

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF1EpvR1-tc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05tDJOa1VIM
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that is simply awesome, launches off the line so well
Old 04-07-2011, 02:47 PM
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Class Terry well done


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