TOTB NEWS!
01-08-2005, 01:00 PM
#161
Originally Posted by Itsmeagain
Also one of thing, Nick Lewis's Front Mounter on his Saff 
:
:
Rod
01-08-2005, 01:06 PM
#162
DEYTUKURJERBS
I dont know his times actually, spoke to him at the begginning before he ran, then didnt see him again! I was trying to explain who he was to Ian Racetek tho and the guy in front of us was his Twin brother, which helped explain things, well, once I realised it wasnt him but his twin 
02-08-2005, 03:33 AM
#163
Originally Posted by zetecfez
any1 no how the mk2 granada did?
Top speed was a damn impressive 183mph for something with the aerodynamics of a brick.
Driven over 400miles round trip to and from the event, as a proper road car should be, coming over from Northern Ireland.
I'm well chuffed
?
02-08-2005, 10:27 AM
#168
Supercharged LS1. Basically same engine as used in new Corvette, F-Body, Holden Monaro etc etc. Its not the old small block chevy.
Obviously making a bit more power than I had thought given top speed !!!!!! The old RV8 twin turbo I had was just rubbish in comparison.
Even better considering I only got it running in its current spec on about monday/tuesday last week.
5.7 LS1, 8.7:1CR, forged rods and pistons, stg 1 heads, silly cam, Vortech YSi blower, 600cc injectors, DTA management, DIY FMIC, T56 gearbox, Mustang 8.8" rear axle, all in a 1980 MK2 Granada and a very pleased owner !!
Obviously making a bit more power than I had thought given top speed !!!!!! The old RV8 twin turbo I had was just rubbish in comparison.
Even better considering I only got it running in its current spec on about monday/tuesday last week.
5.7 LS1, 8.7:1CR, forged rods and pistons, stg 1 heads, silly cam, Vortech YSi blower, 600cc injectors, DTA management, DIY FMIC, T56 gearbox, Mustang 8.8" rear axle, all in a 1980 MK2 Granada
and a very pleased owner !!
02-08-2005, 10:46 AM
#170
A lot of people said about the chassis twisting.....That should sound impressive, but its actually worrying me...I may have to consider a roll cage at some point, although I really dont want to start stripping the interior and cutting it up to accomodate one.
Cant wait to see some videos of it in action.....
lol, unfortunately plate isnt real, but it looks good when racing.... Its a W-suffix being 1980.
Cant wait to see some videos of it in action.....
lol, unfortunately plate isnt real, but it looks good when racing.... Its a W-suffix being 1980.
02-08-2005, 11:13 AM
#172
Seam welding isnt an option as far as I see it.. I hunted everywhere for a sound shell, after my black car rusted away.
This car had only 20k on it when I bought it just over 2 years ago, and is virtually rust free.
Starting to strip it to seam weld, then have it re-painted etc would be a very very costly excersize, and leave it vulnerable to rusting.
Not sure about bracing. The chassis has outer sills obviously, but also 2 main chassis legs running up the car. I did have to do some alterations to the rear, which added a rear beam between the chassis legs, so I could mount the rear axle ( 4-link ). That in itself should have added some rigidity, although not much really.
I had though about bracing the legs up the car, but due to the exhausts etc, that would then leave ground clearance bad. At the minute it will clear most speed bumps, just about.
Long term, a cage makes sense. And with how some of the cars are performing at such events, sooner or later it may become a requirement as it is in the US, and Oz.
This car had only 20k on it when I bought it just over 2 years ago, and is virtually rust free.
Starting to strip it to seam weld, then have it re-painted etc would be a very very costly excersize, and leave it vulnerable to rusting.
Not sure about bracing. The chassis has outer sills obviously, but also 2 main chassis legs running up the car. I did have to do some alterations to the rear, which added a rear beam between the chassis legs, so I could mount the rear axle ( 4-link ). That in itself should have added some rigidity, although not much really.
I had though about bracing the legs up the car, but due to the exhausts etc, that would then leave ground clearance bad. At the minute it will clear most speed bumps, just about.
Long term, a cage makes sense. And with how some of the cars are performing at such events, sooner or later it may become a requirement as it is in the US, and Oz.
02-08-2005, 11:53 AM
#177
Originally Posted by Itsmeagain
That car is the TITS 
So no need to fuck with little engines when you can just wang a big fucker in there and a blower/turbo or two...
So no need to fuck with little engines when you can just wang a big fucker in there and a blower/turbo or two...
02-08-2005, 05:12 PM
#178
Part of the Furniture
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: wiltshire
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This is why i dropped out of totb
after only two runs this is what happend on my first top speed run and ended the day for me.I was a little pissed off as the two runs i did were crap launches,so time to take the head off and see what the damage is,some times i think i was only put on this planet to keep the hand cleaning manufacture's in business.
03-08-2005, 12:29 AM
#182
Virgin
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Some awesome times guys!!!
That FRST, ive read somewhere on the net that on the 11s run his 60 foot time was '0 sec'. Anyone wanna set me straight?
No flaming guys as im not here to fight with anyone im just really intrested in the FWD times.
Cheerz,Daz..
That FRST, ive read somewhere on the net that on the 11s run his 60 foot time was '0 sec'. Anyone wanna set me straight?
No flaming guys as im not here to fight with anyone im just really intrested in the FWD times.
Cheerz,Daz..
awesome sapphire front end and coolest granny on the planet 
03-08-2005, 04:09 PM
#189
Originally Posted by C.B.
But surely if it never regestered the 60ft time on that run then that would make ALL the rest of the times for that run wrong?
03-08-2005, 10:34 PM
#191
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LIVERPOOL
Posts: 955
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
listen fuck off with the shit about the times the car is faster than yours get over it
if he had done something wrong the time whould not have stud up
paul done two top speed runs that dident work
1 .176 mph
2.185
he dident kick off or wine he just done another run and still beat everyones top speed with the slowest top speed of his day
its over wait till next year and try and beat him again dont quib about it
he won fair and square
if i was to moan about the people that where quicker than me at totb this thread whould be a zillion pages long i got whooped and i am not moaning
thanks jc
if he had done something wrong the time whould not have stud up
paul done two top speed runs that dident work
1 .176 mph
2.185
he dident kick off or wine he just done another run and still beat everyones top speed with the slowest top speed of his day
its over wait till next year and try and beat him again dont quib about it
he won fair and square
if i was to moan about the people that where quicker than me at totb this thread whould be a zillion pages long i got whooped and i am not moaning
thanks jc
03-08-2005, 10:52 PM
#192
Originally Posted by stevieturbo
Originally Posted by zetecfez
any1 no how the mk2 granada did?
Top speed was a damn impressive 183mph for something with the aerodynamics of a brick.
Driven over 400miles round trip to and from the event, as a proper road car should be, coming over from Northern Ireland.
I'm well chuffed
well done m8
03-08-2005, 11:12 PM
#194
Virgin
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
OI COCK HEAD !!!
What you on about u prick!!!
I never came on here to start a fight like i said in my first post. For your info i was not at TOTB. Im just intrested in the times of the fwd cars as theres not that many people in the 11sec bracket! I dont think there was any need for your reply was there??
What you on about u prick!!!
I never came on here to start a fight like i said in my first post. For your info i was not at TOTB. Im just intrested in the times of the fwd cars as theres not that many people in the 11sec bracket! I dont think there was any need for your reply was there??
05-08-2005, 07:48 AM
#195
Too many posts.. I need a life!!
Join Date: May 2004
Location: LIVERPOOL
Posts: 955
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
GO AND FUCK YOUR SELF NOB
there is plenty of need for it let the man have his day ,he won fair and square end of
over and out due to the fact that i have got a life
p.s well done to frank carter in the granny maybe let jack regan have ago next time
didnt get to see your car go but heared it it sounds very well next time bring the luck of the irish with you
thanks jc
there is plenty of need for it let the man have his day ,he won fair and square end of
over and out due to the fact that i have got a life
p.s well done to frank carter in the granny maybe let jack regan have ago next time
didnt get to see your car go but heared it it sounds very well next time bring the luck of the irish with you
thanks jc
05-08-2005, 08:54 AM
#196
Virgin
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Well well well.
I wonder how long you will stay in business with an attitude like that?
Ill say it again, i came on here because im interested in the FWD times. ive been on the Rover,vauxhalls,honda and vw forums and they all seem to be pretty cool about the whole subject,whether its chatting via the forum or PM.
I never said that the man couldn't have his day did i? According to the list of results he won. What i said was it would be interesting to see if he could do the times again.
So next time before you just post mindless reply's maybe you could post specs, previous times ect ect.
I wonder how long you will stay in business with an attitude like that?
Ill say it again, i came on here because im interested in the FWD times. ive been on the Rover,vauxhalls,honda and vw forums and they all seem to be pretty cool about the whole subject,whether its chatting via the forum or PM.
I never said that the man couldn't have his day did i? According to the list of results he won. What i said was it would be interesting to see if he could do the times again.
So next time before you just post mindless reply's maybe you could post specs, previous times ect ect.
05-08-2005, 03:41 PM
#197
PassionFord Post Whore!!
Originally Posted by C.B.
Well well well.
I wonder how long you will stay in business with an attitude like that?
I wonder how long you will stay in business with an attitude like that?
its the Boofont hairdo that does it for him
05-08-2005, 05:35 PM
#200
Advanced PassionFord User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Naaaaarch
Posts: 2,385
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Here you go Cracking car btw
http://www.leetfighter.com/~jamz/Granada1.avi
http://www.leetfighter.com/~jamz/Granada2.avi
http://www.leetfighter.com/~jamz/Granada3.avi
Let me know if you have any problems with the vids.
James
Cracking car btw http://www.leetfighter.com/~jamz/Granada1.avi
http://www.leetfighter.com/~jamz/Granada2.avi
http://www.leetfighter.com/~jamz/Granada3.avi
Let me know if you have any problems with the vids.
James