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enigma
20-06-2004, 09:05 PM
To achieve better times than I have done this weekend I need to make an upgrade to

















































my brakes! :rolleyes5

The car was creeping at 2000rpm at the start due to the "Castle Coombe" effect, this prevented the traditional hard launch at 3000rpm and meant I was a fraction down at 60ft........next time!!! :-b
Grinder
20-06-2004, 09:54 PM
Err sorry new to this 1/4 mile stuff - is that the technique for an auto - keep it in D and rev to 3000?

Does the tranny like that? :-D
SGHOM
20-06-2004, 10:04 PM
Err sorry new to this 1/4 mile stuff - is that the technique for an auto - keep it in D and rev to 3000?

Does the tranny like that? :-D
err........... no !! the transmission is not keen on this sort of abuse, but we all came back unscathed !!
I think Dave & my boxes took more abuse at castle coombe than at the pod ?? we both came of the track with warning lights flashing, I mine was stuck in 3rd gear !! :$
enigma
20-06-2004, 10:04 PM
Err sorry new to this 1/4 mile stuff - is that the technique for an auto - keep it in D and rev to 3000?

Does the tranny like that? :-D

23 POD launches so far, as well as many practices at the lights on my private test track.

I am sure the box dosn't like it too much, but so far no big grumbles! Even Derek used this method with a BIG transmission leak!
Brind
20-06-2004, 10:05 PM
Once in while is okay apparently.

Last time I tried it I heard a funny sound.. :uhoh2:
SGHOM
20-06-2004, 10:08 PM
Once in while is okay apparently.

Last time I tried it I heard a funny sound.. :uhoh2:
was that the wife slapping you ?? :-D :-D
Grinder
20-06-2004, 10:22 PM
:-D :-D :-D

Not planning to drag in the Legnum 1.8 GDI to be honest. You guys will be pleased to hear the Mitsi tip box has a faster change compared to my skyline tiptronic.

BDA, what power are you running to get 13.5 qtr miles?
enigma
20-06-2004, 10:24 PM
I dyno'd at 278 on 5 cylinders (ooops) so probably about 330, but I had a 44BHP sqirt of nitrous this weekend. Dont think the car was on top form and there are a few tenths left with my current set up. :D
Grinder
20-06-2004, 10:36 PM
a 44BHP sqirt of nitrous this weekend
:thumb1: nice! Ah you don't mention the nitrous in your signoff. Is it a 4WD? My skyline is 2WD with 307 at the flywheel so I think you'd av me. Mental note not to face off with a Galant/Legnum. :bow:
enigma
20-06-2004, 11:00 PM
A few people sat up and took note at the weekend and I toasted 2 Skylines!
-LegnumVR4-
21-06-2004, 06:08 AM
:-D :-D :-D

BDA, what power are you running to get 13.5 qtr miles?

Eh? Well done Dave, didn't know u had managed a 13.5. What did u do after the 13.9 run?

Rhys
Grinder
21-06-2004, 08:13 AM
A few people sat up and took note at the weekend and I toasted 2 Skylines!
What ones were they ? ...I may know those guys.

LegnumVR4 I just spotted it in his signature:

GOTTA STOP SPENDING!

best 1/4 13.543 @ 100.20 best 0-62mph (100kph) 5.14s
ako
24-06-2004, 07:31 AM
Rhys is jealous :D

Christ, this is an Auto WAGON - and its catching up RAPIDLY to the manual sedans - i use a 5500 - 6000 clutch drop to get these times too...

Bring on the single turbo i think :sad3:
-LegnumVR4-
24-06-2004, 09:48 AM
Rhys is jealous :D

Christ, this is an Auto WAGON - and its catching up RAPIDLY to the manual sedans - i use a 5500 - 6000 clutch drop to get these times too...

Bring on the single turbo i think :sad3:

I haven't runned mine down the 1/4mile with the new intercooler yet :-D