1/4 mile @ North Weald May and June

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sat May 09, 2009 6:53 am

Defintitely on for tomorrow. If I can't maintain boost in the T5 I'll go and get the shed and do it in that.
Stu,
do we need to ask for Tony having paid for initial entry? (Before we pass scrutineering?)

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sat May 09, 2009 7:08 am

NOTE TO SELF Read the bloody posts!
I've emailed him Stu, even if I've got to TWOC the father in laws pick up, I'll be doing this!

Post by **Stuart** » Sat May 09, 2009 7:09 pm

Best of luck for tomorrow Rob

If all else fails, come and borrow Betty and the trailer, then go and do the quarter mile stuff

The car is there whenever you want a play in it

Let us know how you get on buddy

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sun May 10, 2009 7:08 pm

Awesome day today, sun was out, cars were fast (well faster than mine) and the racing was fun!
Just uploading the pics, will post soon!
Scott, sorry I did nt get to say hello, I recognised the car, but never got chance as one of us was always behind the wheel.

PS Got the old girl into the 15's, so not bad for a 14 year old 1800kg car.

(Did nt even blow it up!)

Tk · Post by Tk » Sun May 10, 2009 7:48 pm

well done rob into the 15's is alright is'nt it :thumb:
i was tempted to pop up there today but as i was at snet on the saturday i thought i better keep the peace at home :lol:
i should be at the next one though

Post by **Stuart** » Sun May 10, 2009 8:07 pm

Well done Rob. 15 seconds is actually pretty crap but at least you were out there doing it

Only kidding partner, for a near two tonne car with that level of power, that's not a bad time and the terminal of 90 odd MPH shows that the tank has got a few beans under the bonnet.

Did you get any photos of the cars or the event? Which part of the airfield did you guys use?

tomcat · Post by **tomcat** » Sun May 10, 2009 8:20 pm

Was a good day but too packed spent most the morning quing to sign on etc
Really struggled all day with grip -concrete surface makes it very difficult for fwd especially when compared to the pod :?

best I managed was 13.25sec @117mph -car was flying but couldn't grip until 3rd gear

Post by **Stuart** » Sun May 10, 2009 8:47 pm

Great terminal speed Scott, a bit 'too' good maybe? That would suggest a brake horse power figure near 400bhp at 1150kgs for the car on its own. Is that the right sort of numbers for you?

Bloody good whatever though. What did you get at Santa Pod as a comparison.

Rob S · Post by **Rob S** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:14 pm

Ok, here we go (Brace yourself- or get some tea first)

A very good turnout largely thanks to the great weather

With a good mix of budget bangers with people "giving it a go" to real big money exotica

Drag tools to Jap Hi Tec

Some cool european stuff...

TVR engine 760

Awesome tyre shredding 850

Or maybe it was this one.....

Saw a fantastic new look for Betty with a special lightweight spoiler too!

Some supercharged bad boys...

And loads more big displacement stuff

Unfortunately, I could nt get the required grip off the line to better my time, but it was a good day, and within walking distance of my house should I have blown the car up :lol:
Roll on June!!

Post by **Stuart** » Sun May 10, 2009 9:34 pm

Bloody hell! The range and quality of the cars looks superb (and to think I missed this as I was working :x )

The graphite mk1 Escort with aero and orange GTO are my favourites but there are so many really fine cars there......... Love the 760 Volvo 8)

It was no surprise to see Rob Gallagher from TR Racing there with a strong turnout. Obviously he's better at tuning cars than designing sticker layouts judging by his wide arch R32 :lol:

Thanks for the photos. June will be an awesome day if this is anything to go by. How many runs did you get in the end?