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Title: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: DaveN on May 24, 2015, 17:31:50 pm Just saw this on eurodragster Richie Webb 7.97 @169
Well Done Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Erlend / bug66 on May 24, 2015, 17:45:01 pm HAHA.
Just saw it myself. Incredible :D Congrats Jo and Richie :D Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Rocket Ron on May 24, 2015, 17:48:11 pm Pair of 8.02 yesterday as well
They must be chuffed Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: dannyboy on May 24, 2015, 17:50:05 pm good work richie and team ;D
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Greg G on May 24, 2015, 18:15:20 pm Congratulations Richie!
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: leec on May 24, 2015, 18:18:10 pm Congrats. But never doubted it would come ;D
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: DEVILSHOTROD on May 24, 2015, 19:47:42 pm Congrats 👍
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Peter Shattock on May 24, 2015, 20:33:02 pm Talk about numbers like this is cheap, doing it is not!
It's a serious achievement and requires dedication amongst many other things that those who haven't done it can't understand. Very very well done, fabulous achievement. 1, 2, 3... Oh there he is, you know you mentioned that tow..... Peter Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Griebel on May 24, 2015, 21:12:37 pm Congrats to you !!! 8)
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: henk on May 24, 2015, 21:13:17 pm where can we see a movie ;D
well done. henk!!! Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: RobtheManx on May 24, 2015, 22:06:51 pm Excellent work !
I'm sure Richie is celebrating in style .....with a nice cup of tea ! Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: dragvw2180 on May 25, 2015, 03:00:37 am Congrats Richie, your hard work is paying off. Mike McCarthy
Title: Re: Post by: paul_f on May 25, 2015, 06:26:31 am Here is a video somebody posted on facebook https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155593358530174&id=797305173&ref=fbwaexpcopy
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: broen messiaen on May 25, 2015, 07:36:18 am congratulations!
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: nicolas on May 25, 2015, 07:36:49 am congratulations
i also want to see a picture of the grin on his face ;D well done, really impressive! Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Andy Sykes on May 25, 2015, 09:15:32 am http://youtu.be/1pcQn1vblWA
This was it Jo has a lot better footage I'm still buzzing we have one more run today Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: JIMP on May 25, 2015, 11:50:02 am Big congratulations, reallllly amazing! keep up the excelent work Richie and team
Friendly Dimitrios Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Udo on May 25, 2015, 13:09:28 pm Congrats - nice work .
Udo Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Steve67 on May 25, 2015, 13:10:01 pm congratulations, that's really awesome!!!
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Chris bugster on May 25, 2015, 14:37:48 pm It definitely looks and sounds like there is more to come.
I still can't believe that our shitty old beetles are going this quickly. So what does it feel like doing 170mph, Richie? Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: gingabloke on May 25, 2015, 14:45:10 pm Congrats to Richie and the team. :) 8)
I'm not sure how to embed the videoplayer so: http://livestream.com/SantaPod/MainEvent/videos/88182981 (http://livestream.com/SantaPod/MainEvent/videos/88182981) and fast forward to 1h 47m for the Live stream coverage including the interview with Richie at the top end. Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: j-f on May 25, 2015, 15:36:37 pm That's quite an achievement!
So, now, What's next? ;D Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Ole on May 25, 2015, 19:26:40 pm Another wild ride for Pokey, well done all involved!
What was the 60ft? Ole Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: richie on May 25, 2015, 20:18:03 pm Another wild ride for Pokey, well done all involved! What was the 60ft? Ole Hi Ole Here's the ticket, not our best 60ft ;) Not been home long and we are still taking it all in at the moment ;D I will put my video up when I get a chance. Cheers Jo Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Jo Clifford on May 25, 2015, 20:20:55 pm Just realised Richie was logged in, but it was me posting!!!
We are very tired :) Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Fastbrit on May 25, 2015, 23:02:15 pm Great result! Loved the announcer's reaction and the interview! ;D
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: richie on May 26, 2015, 08:20:50 am That's quite an achievement! So, now, What's next? ;D Thanks everyone ;D J-F the data shows me that there is at least a 7.8x in it so I will keep working away at the set up, I did try some more hp on one pass on Saturday but it was to much to get it to stick all the way[ we saw 3rd gear wheelie at approx 137mph on slo mo video :o] so if I can control that who knows. Watching the top end video on the 7s pass I think its time to add some front end downforce and see how that helps, was nice to do it with stock front end though 8) cheers Richie Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Turbo_Rich on May 26, 2015, 10:24:58 am Truly incredible. Well done to you and the team. I want to still see that perma-grin next time you are out! ;D
I hope everything is ok with the car after the last run too and it's nothing too major. Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Erlend / bug66 on May 26, 2015, 10:44:28 am Congrats Richie! I expect you where holding your hat on real tight! ;D
Did you lift in 4th gear? Skinne's 8.02 run I believe was about 10mph higher. Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: WPS on May 26, 2015, 11:21:20 am Top work guys!! Congrats all round...so cool to see...that's alot of work and alot of driving...seriously impressive stuff!! 8) Very 'nippy!!' :D Ian Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: richie on May 26, 2015, 11:51:36 am Congrats Richie! I expect you where holding your hat on real tight! ;D Did you lift in 4th gear? Skinne's 8.02 run I believe was about 10mph higher. Thanks, not lifting, full throttle at finish line, 2 reasons it is different, I have been working mainly on just getting it to work for the 1/8 mile, after that it is relatively simple, just put it in 4th and hold on :o ;D so it works really well 1st half of track, 5.14 to Skinne's 5.19[ from what I remember] and also I am maxed out in 4th gear, new taller 4th gear is ready, just need it put in the gear box and see what that does. I may have an aero issue to overcome that holds it back due to the cabrio design as well. Finally there was a head wind pretty much all weekend that doesn't help ::) cheers Richie Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Erlend / bug66 on May 26, 2015, 13:10:15 pm Nice going.
I'm, and probably the rest of the lounge are so ready to see what you can achieve! Have a cup of tea and be proud of the 7sec run :) Let's see a yellow cab with the fastest time! ;D Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Jon on May 26, 2015, 17:33:10 pm Congratulations with the seven!!! Well done! BTW Did you change your front suspension, or did I misread that?
Looking forward to see your progress! Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: richie on May 26, 2015, 17:49:17 pm Congratulations with the seven!!! Well done! BTW Did you change your front suspension, or did I misread that? Looking forward to see your progress! hi Jon, no not suspension Stock front end= bonnet & wings, no splitter, pecker extender, airdam, aerofoil etc cheers Richie Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Jo Clifford on May 26, 2015, 17:56:34 pm And here's the link to 'our' video - WARNING I get a little excited at the end (sorry) :) ;) ;D
https://youtu.be/cYGgrq_pPiw (https://youtu.be/cYGgrq_pPiw) Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: RobtheManx on May 26, 2015, 18:47:50 pm Another wild ride for Pokey, well done all involved! What was the 60ft? Ole Hi Ole Here's the ticket, not our best 60ft ;) Not been home long and we are still taking it all in at the moment ;D I will put my video up when I get a chance. Cheers Jo And you got a smiley gold star too ! now I'm really jealous ! Santa Pod don't give gold stars out to just anyone ... Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Peter Shattock on May 26, 2015, 20:29:19 pm Great reaction Jo, I really enjoyed that!
Nice calm fast run Richie and given its an 1/8th mile car I'm looking forward to seeing the 1/4 mile car! It certainly looks quick relative to the other 7 second cars mph....... The future is bright the future is yellow! P Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: henk on May 26, 2015, 20:32:43 pm And here's the link to 'our' video - WARNING I get a little excited at the end (sorry) :) ;) ;D https://youtu.be/cYGgrq_pPiw (https://youtu.be/cYGgrq_pPiw) a little excited??? please warn me the next time to turn my volume a bit down. ;D henk!!! Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Neil Davies on May 26, 2015, 23:04:11 pm Superb! I was blown away by the eights, but never in any doubt that you could get that seven. I now have another video to show the kids at school!
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: vwhelmot on May 27, 2015, 12:24:06 pm Puts it into perspective that this run was almost twice as fast as my 13.2 , and I thought that felt quick. Haha. Cool.
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Jon on May 27, 2015, 18:32:53 pm Congratulations with the seven!!! Well done! BTW Did you change your front suspension, or did I misread that? Looking forward to see your progress! hi Jon, no not suspension Stock front end= bonnet & wings, no splitter, pecker extender, airdam, aerofoil etc cheers Richie Ahh, I see, that quite an achivement. Are you still driving with neutral aimed ladderbars? Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Thomas Kemp on May 27, 2015, 20:08:45 pm Congratulations Richie!
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Lids on May 27, 2015, 20:21:31 pm And here's the link to 'our' video - WARNING I get a little excited at the end (sorry) :) ;) ;D https://youtu.be/cYGgrq_pPiw (https://youtu.be/cYGgrq_pPiw) "A little excited", are you sure? Well done Richie, awesome achievement. Just imagine if you drove 1320 feet instead of 1350. A straight line is always the shortest distance ;) Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: max, Der Bahnstormerz on June 05, 2015, 12:12:14 pm :D :D :D :D
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: jamiep_jamiep on June 12, 2015, 09:56:41 am Just awesome :)
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: richie on May 24, 2020, 10:39:08 am Wow this was 5 years ago :o Hopefully with all the new stuff I have done to the car now we can go quicker sometime soon when the tracks open ::)
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: BugBusBuggy on May 26, 2020, 15:24:47 pm By sheer coincidence, this run popped up on my YouTube feed this morning....
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: Chris bugster on June 05, 2020, 09:43:34 am You're such a racer, Richie. So much trouble around the world at the moment and you're thinking about racing. Love it 😍
Title: Re: Richie Webb 7.97 Post by: richie on June 07, 2020, 10:12:25 am You're such a racer, Richie. So much trouble around the world at the moment and you're thinking about racing. Love it 😍 Got to keep thinking positive :) |