V8ian Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 As Above, North Weald Drag Racing THIS weekend, http://www.northwealdmotorsport.co.uk/d ... acing.html Ian
novanut64 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 will be there in the nova ian(not racing saving it for king of europe)ran a 12.6 at garys picnic
timmy4doors Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 sounds good any rules i should know about mot etc etc cheers
Tom Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 me and matt (petrolhead) are going up there early sunday See you there
petrolhead Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 yep, I'll be there chasing AC cobras again! I had an Outstanding time last time. me and Tom will hopefully have an even better time this time
Tom Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 Just got back and i look like a lobster!!! Really good day, very relaxed atmosphere, nice place and some really great cars. Shame that the grip is non existent, but i still ran a 14.8 on my new engine which is a second quicker than my old pinto on 40's and fr32 cam at the pod. It will be nice to see what it can do when its properly set up and with some sticky tarmac underneath it!
lee_capri Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 is that the one just out side harlow on the m11 if so they have a market on the saturday
petrolhead Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 I just got back and we had a great day, I won't forget going through the dartford tunnel at 7000rpm alongside Tom. The sound of Xe and xflow on 45's echoing off the tunnel walls was epic. I managed to improve on my previous time and got 15.67secs, which I was very happy with considering I have a 4 door ghia with all the trimmings. Hopefully with an LSD and tarmac I'll be able to beat 15.5secs.
over_head_cam Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 Good times guys. Surely must take a second off on a prepped track?
Tom Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 Phil mate the track was shocking - even the cars on mega wide slicks were struggling!! You do a practise launch after a burn out and it just spins!! I'm hoping for a low 14 after a gerbox oil change and some decent tarmac under me But yeah the tunnel run was wicked - you only realise how hard your pushing it when you get to the bend at the bottom My car was all rattly and creaky when i got back but i'm gonna put that down to the heat. In all a really good day was had
MK2Ed Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 Phil mate the track was shocking - even the cars on mega wide slicks were struggling!! You do a practise launch after a burn out and it just spins!! I'm hoping for a low 14 after a gerbox oil change and some decent tarmac under me But yeah the tunnel run was wicked - you only realise how hard your pushing it when you get to the bend at the bottom My car was all rattly and creaky when i got back but i'm gonna put that down to the heat. In all a really good day was had This one place I want to go to and check out my time on Tarmac - I suspect tarmac is a different ball game in getting the power down optimum. Couldn't make this weekend but next time...
Tom Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 its not tarmac mate, it's concrete! I didn't take any action shots but matt should have a couple of vids up soon
DEP Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 Well done guys, As you said Tom, its a nice relaxed atmosphere there, You normally get a few runs in too which is good, It is a shame about the track, but its a good benchmark
Wessie Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 nice one tom sounds like you lads had a good day
RUSTYPUP Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 Nice to see you today Tom. Car looking as ever. I let Nicola race my car today. She managed a 15.9 which I thought was reasonable considering it was her first time racing. I had a sneaky go at the end and did a 15.4. Best of all......... didn't open the bonnet the whole meet and it was toasty all day
karengunner Posted June 8, 2008 Report Posted June 8, 2008 hey, we went up there today aswell, 1st race in the escy, not bad 1st run 17.5secs but after that had problems in third no accelloration! bugger! should be ok though after a bit of fine tuning. I saw rustypup floating around and a couple of others, good day had by all!
Toby Posted June 9, 2008 Report Posted June 9, 2008 I saw rustypup floating around and a couple of others... Was it you on something or them?
RUSTYPUP Posted June 9, 2008 Report Posted June 9, 2008 It most certainly was not!! Why didn't you say hello?? I dont know who you are
karengunner Posted June 9, 2008 Report Posted June 9, 2008 aah, i was the only girly in light blue mk 2 escort. next time i'll say hi. i saw the other guy in the white rs but didnt say hi
Tom Posted June 9, 2008 Report Posted June 9, 2008 Ah yes i remember watching you push the tina passed us then push the escort too - me and marty were arguing over who was gonna give you a hand, push, shunt . . err . . anyway by the time we'd fought it out you'd stopped. nice cars tho We also saw that jamie off of 'pimp my ride' up there, we were gonna gee him up about ruining that anglia but got distracted staring at chesticles, i mean racing. Russ, at least your missus was consistent with her times huh - oh and next time i turn down sun cream please try and persuade me to take some as i'm a bit sore now. Matt! get those vids up
karengunner Posted June 10, 2008 Report Posted June 10, 2008 Ah yes i remember watching you push the tina passed us then push the escort too - me and marty were arguing over who was gonna give you a hand, push, shunt . . err . . anyway by the time we'd fought it out you'd stopped. lol! you guys! couldnt even move the escy either! We also saw that jamie off of 'pimp my ride' up there, we were gonna gee him up about ruining that anglia but got distracted staring at chesticles, i mean racing. There were lots out on a sunny day in essex Matt! get those vids up Hmm, just of the racing i hope
petrolhead Posted June 10, 2008 Report Posted June 10, 2008 I'm a bit annoyed with Mother-in-laws DVD camcorder. It has def recorded on to DVD but my PC or multi-region DVD player won't see anything. So I can't say I'll sort that out anytime soon (secretly I think it is Karma as I promised to only use it for her daughter's wedding) On a good note, I had a friend down there who is a very good photographer and I'll post his photos as soon as he does. On another good note Tom, and on the subject of poor brakes, I did some Physics calculations at work (meeting was boring) based on Princess pad size, distance from centre of hub etc etc - if you swap your 247mm discs for 260mm discs so all of the pad is used you will get a 13% increase in braking torque (force). Now I know I am sad PS karen, i popped over to admire your car but you weren't about. I'll introduce myself next time. How did you do?
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