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« Reply #210 on: July 21, 2009, 09:16:32 am » |
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« Reply #212 on: July 21, 2009, 09:54:07 am » |
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Hello Matt,
Good work I've gota say how great the car looks in the flesh so well put together and an 11 sec pass first time out is just fantastic.
See you at Avon Park
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« Reply #213 on: July 21, 2009, 10:45:29 am » |
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Superb!
Do you know the weight?
Best rgs
Kalle
Had it weighed at Bug Jam: 1621 lbs (737 Kg) with a full tank of gas (30 l). A little bit more lardy than expected, but still not too porky for a turbo car! Eh, Trailer?  oi fly boy Nothing wrong with a bit of weight Like i keep telling Julie, you dont put big nails in with a little hammer  |
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Martin 9 sec street car, its just simply not fast enough Swing axle to CV convertion is on the website now www.taylormachine.co.ukOFF/500 |
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« Reply #214 on: July 21, 2009, 10:55:37 am » |
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Had it weighed at Bug Jam: 1621 lbs (737 Kg) with a full tank of gas (30 l). Need to get it corner-weighted ideally with you in it, then measure suspension travel – that way can work out what springs you need to stop rear end squatting so much. Must be someone down our way with a corner weight gauge? Mine is lost somewhere up in Surrey, I think! |
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« Reply #215 on: July 21, 2009, 11:27:46 am » |
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Had it weighed at Bug Jam: 1621 lbs (737 Kg) with a full tank of gas (30 l). Need to get it corner-weighted ideally with you in it, then measure suspension travel – that way can work out what springs you need to stop rear end squatting so much. Must be someone down our way with a corner weight gauge? Mine is lost somewhere up in Surrey, I think! Good idea - I shall have a ring around and see if anyone can help out with scales |
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gyles
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I'm too old for this shit.
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« Reply #216 on: July 21, 2009, 19:09:21 pm » |
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Good work Fella and congratulations on getting that awesome machine to the track I really do like it. A lot Gotta be chuffed with such a good first time out. Keep it coming |
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ET 12.5s on road treads, 12.4s on slicks @ 109.95mph. Shakey, 29/05/11
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« Reply #217 on: July 21, 2009, 20:48:55 pm » |
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mr Keene,why does it look like you have Marcos lunch stuffed into a bag on the back of your car???  If you didnt have all that uneeded weight on the back it wouldnt squat down so much  Looks good,now you got the fun part cheers richie,uk |
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Cars are supposed to be driven, not just talked about!!! Good parts might be expensive but good advice is priceless |
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« Reply #218 on: July 27, 2009, 23:03:38 pm » |
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Cheers Rich Marco's lunchbag came in handy when I pulled the lever It worked pretty well in slowing down the spaghetti boiler |
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« Reply #219 on: July 28, 2009, 07:57:10 am » |
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Congratulations, what a result! I have followed the updates in Volksworld over the years, so nice to see it finished! PS! Would be nice to see you race this against tekken at the SCC |
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« Reply #220 on: July 28, 2009, 10:17:50 am » |
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Had it weighed at Bug Jam: 1621 lbs (737 Kg) with a full tank of gas (30 l). Need to get it corner-weighted ideally with you in it, then measure suspension travel – that way can work out what springs you need to stop rear end squatting so much. Must be someone down our way with a corner weight gauge? Mine is lost somewhere up in Surrey, I think! Good idea - I shall have a ring around and see if anyone can help out with scales Matt the officials can corner weigh your car at the next meet at Shakey for a small donation to their chosen charity Cheers Phil |
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« Reply #221 on: July 28, 2009, 10:27:29 am » |
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Matt the officials can corner weigh your car at the next meet at Shakey for a small donation to their chosen charity
Cheers
Phil
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« Reply #222 on: July 28, 2009, 10:40:28 am » |
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« Reply #223 on: July 29, 2009, 23:25:28 pm » |
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Thanks Beardie. Will seek them out at Shakey |
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Fasterbrit
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« Reply #224 on: July 29, 2009, 23:26:55 pm » |
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Congratulations, what a result! I have followed the updates in Volksworld over the years, so nice to see it finished! PS! Would be nice to see you race this against tekken at the SCC Thanks Would love to race Stian, but he would scorch my ass at the mo . I might have to wait a year or two to get the car anywhere near as quick as his |
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« Reply #225 on: July 30, 2009, 09:20:42 am » |
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Chicken!!! |
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« Reply #226 on: July 30, 2009, 12:35:17 pm » |
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How did you get on at bug jam matt?
I`ve been away & not read any reports yet!
Cheers,
Kev
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Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body , but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit ... what a ride"
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« Reply #227 on: July 30, 2009, 14:33:14 pm » |
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more importantly is it coming to Norway  |
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Nicolaj (DK)
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« Reply #228 on: July 31, 2009, 08:55:05 am » |
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Fantastic car I must say.. really amazing project!
Is it going to run at SCC in Norway?
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Fasterbrit
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« Reply #229 on: July 31, 2009, 08:58:32 am » |
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Chicken: Yes Norway: No, unless I win the lotto in the interim... Kev: the car ran at Bug Jam, but the rear suspension was way too soft. The gearbox cradle kept bashing the track on launch causing the rear tyres to unload in first and second gear. Best 60 ft was a 1.69 as a result. Had a few other issues with the gear shift and one fuel pump seized mid track causing me to shut off at the 1/8th mile. Big thanks to Fastbus (Paul Geary) for helping me out with a spare pump . Without his help I would have had only two runs! Best ET was 11.50 at 128 mph with the boost turned down to 13 psi (330 bhp). It looks like the car should run tens with some more traction and the 'wick' turned up a bit . Regards, Keeno Here's a couple of great shots from Gwynn:   |
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« Reply #230 on: July 31, 2009, 20:37:46 pm » |
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11.50 @ 128mph `aint a bad starting point straight out of the box! Look forward to watching it next tome out... Cheers, Kev |
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« Reply #231 on: August 03, 2009, 19:17:26 pm » |
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... why does it look like you have Marcos lunch stuffed into a bag on the back of your car ... I thought it was all the water (/steam). |
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Fonz
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« Reply #232 on: August 08, 2009, 17:46:26 pm » |
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mr Keene,why does it look like you have Marcos lunch stuffed into a bag on the back of your car??? That's not his lunch, it's the net he used to use to trawl for all those pukka pies. |
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« Reply #233 on: August 09, 2009, 11:29:11 am » |
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« Reply #234 on: August 09, 2009, 16:01:21 pm » |
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did someone say pukka pies  |
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« Reply #235 on: August 09, 2009, 20:18:26 pm » |
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Stick with what you know works .
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« Reply #236 on: August 27, 2009, 18:46:15 pm » |
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Quick update on racing times: Ran four PB's over the weekend of Aug 23 at Shakespeare County Raceway. 11.2 @ 128 on Friday 10.60 @ 134 on Sat 10.52 @ 135 on Sun 10.37 @ 135 in the Semis Big thanks to all that helped! Keeno |
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« Reply #237 on: August 27, 2009, 18:50:04 pm » |
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Quick update on racing times: Ran four PB's over the weekend of Aug 23 at Shakespeare County Raceway. 11.2 @ 128 on Friday 10.60 @ 134 on Sat 10.52 @ 135 on Sun 10.37 @ 135 in the Semis Big thanks to all that helped! Keeno SICK! congrats dude |
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« Reply #238 on: August 27, 2009, 21:11:04 pm » |
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here comes the vw waterboxers bye bye subys gr henri. |
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« Reply #239 on: August 27, 2009, 21:36:22 pm » |
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here comes the vw waterboxers bye bye subys gr henri. When is your 1st race Henri? |
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