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richie
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« Reply #720 on: September 10, 2015, 19:36:46 pm »

Got some nitrous jets in the mail today so will be able to tune out the over richness now and see what difference that makes, also moved the seat so as to make it fit me better, will see if it helps at all in 2 weekends time  Smiley

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« Reply #721 on: September 11, 2015, 12:07:10 pm »

Are you taking much ignition timing out when on the gas? If so what are you using, the fuel injection computer?
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« Reply #722 on: September 12, 2015, 10:56:04 am »

Are you taking much ignition timing out when on the gas? If so what are you using, the fuel injection computer?

Hi Paul

Yes I did take 3 degrees out to be safe, just did it on the map all the way through the last two columns, I can wire it and program the ECU to do it automatically but its another thing that can go wrong so taking it out already is better right now.

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« Reply #723 on: September 12, 2015, 12:39:45 pm »


Are you taking much ignition timing out when on the gas? If so what are you using, the fuel injection computer?

Hi Paul

Yes I did take 3 degrees out to be safe, just did it on the map all the way through the last two columns, I can wire it and program the ECU to do it automatically but its another thing that can go wrong so taking it out already is better right now.

cheers Richie 

Oh the joys of ECU, how the hell is my old 010 going to do this lol
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« Reply #724 on: September 12, 2015, 15:37:16 pm »


Are you taking much ignition timing out when on the gas? If so what are you using, the fuel injection computer?

Hi Paul

Yes I did take 3 degrees out to be safe, just did it on the map all the way through the last two columns, I can wire it and program the ECU to do it automatically but its another thing that can go wrong so taking it out already is better right now.

cheers Richie 

Oh the joys of ECU, how the hell is my old 010 going to do this lol

by removing it and other stuff and fitting efi  Cheesy
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« Reply #725 on: September 12, 2015, 17:03:37 pm »


 how the hell is my old 010 going to do this lol


Electronic module inside instead of points that then fires a MSD box would be my best guess

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« Reply #726 on: September 12, 2015, 17:09:02 pm »


 how the hell is my old 010 going to do this lol


Electronic module inside instead of points that then fires a MSD box would be my best guess

cheers Richie

You don't even need to get that complicated, you can trigger the MSD with points (white MSD wire goes to points).  As a bonus, your points will now last forever since there is no power going through them, the MSD only uses them as a ground signal.
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« Reply #727 on: September 12, 2015, 18:35:31 pm »


 how the hell is my old 010 going to do this lol


Electronic module inside instead of points that then fires a MSD box would be my best guess

cheers Richie

You don't even need to get that complicated, you can trigger the MSD with points (white MSD wire goes to points).  As a bonus, your points will now last forever since there is no power going through them, the MSD only uses them as a ground signal.

Perfect, didn't think of that, sounds right up your street Paul? old school looks still Smiley
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« Reply #728 on: September 13, 2015, 15:43:15 pm »

That's pretty much the method I'd come up with, was going to double spring the points to stop them bouncing too.
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« Reply #729 on: September 13, 2015, 16:50:48 pm »

That's pretty much the method I'd come up with, was going to double spring the points to stop them bouncing too.

I did that too, it made the rubbing block snap off.  Granted that was after about 10,000 miles, but it did leave me stranded for a while (the old used points set I had were robbed of their spring so I could double up the new set!)
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« Reply #730 on: September 14, 2015, 16:04:24 pm »

Zebra Stripe points have a stiffer spring. Still available if you search for em   
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« Reply #731 on: September 14, 2015, 21:39:09 pm »

Zebra Stripe points have a stiffer spring. Still available if you search for em   

They're old style Rabbit/Golf points.
I have the Bosch part number as 1 237 013 116.
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« Reply #732 on: September 15, 2015, 14:30:46 pm »

Thanks will look into these zebra stripe points
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« Reply #733 on: September 17, 2015, 13:03:30 pm »

Both cars are loaded up ready for a weekend at Santa pod, its the national finals and will be final outing for either car this year so hope weather will be kind and we can get some good runs in both classes, I am running cabrio in Super comp as usual and Nitrous 67 in Super street[ 10.90 index] hoping to run well under index in both cars Wink Grin

It was this meeting in 2003 that I ran my 1st 10s, 10.88 was best so want to beat that at least Smiley

There will be a live feed for those who want to watch in, you can access it and all info from here

http://www.eurodragstereventcoverage.com/santapod/live/2015uknationalfinals/default.asp

cheers Richie

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« Reply #734 on: September 17, 2015, 15:05:43 pm »

Good Luck Richie, weather looks very promising at the mo' for some fast times and pb's !  Hope you get to run the numbers, be a great way to see out the 2015 season !

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« Reply #735 on: September 18, 2015, 06:21:54 am »

Thanks shane, off out the door now Smiley
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« Reply #736 on: September 18, 2015, 07:24:39 am »

Good luck and nice weather :-)

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« Reply #737 on: September 18, 2015, 09:18:18 am »

Both cars are loaded up ready for a weekend at Santa pod, its the national finals and will be final outing for either car this year so hope weather will be kind and we can get some good runs in both classes, I am running cabrio in Super comp as usual and Nitrous 67 in Super street[ 10.90 index] hoping to run well under index in both cars Wink Grin

It was this meeting in 2003 that I ran my 1st 10s, 10.88 was best so want to beat that at least Smiley

There will be a live feed for those who want to watch in, you can access it and all info from here

http://www.eurodragstereventcoverage.com/santapod/live/2015uknationalfinals/default.asp

cheers Richie



Good luck Richie and pedal to the metal! The live feed above + dragweek + a live feed from Kjula this weekend = plenty fun!

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« Reply #738 on: September 18, 2015, 15:54:17 pm »

It is indeed interesting to watch the live feed. I have NEVER seen anyone polishing, cleaning and checking the track as much as the crew at Santa Pod. After every pair they go out on the track and spray it with cleaner and wipes it off. Impressive indeed!

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« Reply #739 on: September 19, 2015, 11:30:25 am »

First pass, crap 60ft, spun the tyres, 10.73 @ 122.5
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« Reply #740 on: September 19, 2015, 13:23:03 pm »

Must be a challenge running 2 cars at 1 event?
See the other car ran an 8.13  Grin
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« Reply #741 on: September 19, 2015, 15:20:43 pm »

Second pass bogged off the line, 10.98 @ 120mph, number 1 qualifier - whoops!!
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« Reply #742 on: September 19, 2015, 17:47:34 pm »

Oh... what happened? High wheelie then hard left.

One interesting thing since I`m looking at both Kjula and Santa Pod. 10 pairs at Santa Pod equals 3-4 pairs at Kjula. We all know that the Swedes are a bit slow... but dam!

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« Reply #743 on: September 19, 2015, 18:26:43 pm »

Electrical fault we've fixed it ready for tmw
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« Reply #744 on: September 19, 2015, 19:20:50 pm »

Oh... what happened? High wheelie then hard left.

One interesting thing since I`m looking at both Kjula and Santa Pod. 10 pairs at Santa Pod equals 3-4 pairs at Kjula. We all know that the Swedes are a bit slow... but dam!

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Last pass shook a wire loose, which cut ignition, easy fix, both cars are ready for tomorrow Smiley
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« Reply #745 on: September 19, 2015, 19:23:52 pm »

Must be a challenge running 2 cars at 1 event?
See the other car ran an 8.13  Grin
First run with each car was the only tight one, as Richie was going up the track in the cab they were calling the class for the '67 to the lanes so he drove the cab back & jumped straight into the '67 and actually was the first one in the lanes for that class Smiley
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« Reply #746 on: September 19, 2015, 19:24:19 pm »

good stuff guys
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« Reply #747 on: September 19, 2015, 19:27:41 pm »

Must be a challenge running 2 cars at 1 event?
See the other car ran an 8.13  Grin
First run with each car was the only tight one, as Richie was going up the track in the cab they were calling the class for the '67 to the lanes so he drove the cab back & jumped straight into the '67 and actually was the first one in the lanes for that class Smiley

Hahaha! Good one.  Cheesy
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« Reply #748 on: September 19, 2015, 20:23:08 pm »

That's a great way of hot lapping Smiley
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« Reply #749 on: September 20, 2015, 16:03:46 pm »

10.423 - 124.5 mph. Job well done Richie and Co!

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