chris mason
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| posted on 17/1/10 at 03:00 PM |
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If people don't believe my figures, then get yourself along to Santa Pod on the 7th of March with your Zetec Powered cars.
link here
I wasn't making the figures up, they're available somewhere on this forum, from a Drag Day i Organised in 2006, iirc the best time for a
zetec was mid 14's and that one was running aftermarket management and few other goodies.
I've had the following powered cars and have based my opinions based on what performance each could offer.
893 blade
tuned 2003 R1
2003 R1
S2000
2006 R1
They were all in kitcars, as i stated above the capabilities under braking and cornering were probably better, but straight line performance thrills,
nearly all were lacking.
With your Ar5e 4" from the ground and the wind in your face they feel a lot quicker than they really are.
Back to the Op's thread, make of the other post's what you wish, but don't expect too much performance wise from any car engined 7
unless it's got well over 200bhp. (and Probably all zetecs haven't unless they've a turbo strapped to them  )
Go for a 200sx powered one and you'll be fine.
[Edited on 17/1/10 by chris mason]
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chris mason
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| posted on 17/1/10 at 03:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by franky
I don't think an sti would do a 12 sec 1/4mile either, mid to high 13's.
But his isn't a 265bhp powered Sti, he's running an extra 75bhp so like i said with a good launch he will get in the 12's
There's others out there that do, and iirc one guy running 340 in his sti, broke in to the 11's
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franky
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| posted on 17/1/10 at 03:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
quote:
Originally posted by franky
the chassis won which kit car of the year/best handling etc when fitted to the evolution and this is a further improved example.
I don't wish to start an argument AT ALL, but what was it up against in the best handling tests, and how was it judged?
No worries! It was in 2006 against most the other cars around at the time. I'll dig out the back copy but it was on a series of tests with a
number of drivers.
Obviously you can give 2 people identical kits and one might handle well the other won't. It all depends how they're stuck together.
Or it could have been against a lego car!
I'm just saying there's plenty of choice, no one manufacturer stands out from the rest(except depreciation and thats Westfield) however
they do cost a bloody fortune to build.
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 17/1/10 at 03:07 PM |
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Coolio - I'd love to see a photo/scan of the test if you can find it, as it's quite a statement (not that I don't believe it,
it's just I am doubting it slightly).
I'd be chuffed for them, if they competed against Westfield, Caterham and even all the Locost marques with similar setups and drivers etc to
come out best...
Steve
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franky
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| posted on 17/1/10 at 03:17 PM |
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Which Kit Car? Car of the Year 2006 - 11 Page Feature
Performance - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION"No surprises that the EVOLUTION has this category covered. Its 265bhp is delivered with a hammer blow
efficiency". "The GKD takes your breath away".
Handling - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION"The GKD has the composure to make the most of the power on tap". "A confidence inspiring car, you
can't ask for more".
Driving Position - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION"... you sit well down in the EVOLUTION, with the tops of the doors level with your shoulders. It
gives you a cosy and secure feeling...". "Best driving position of the day by far".
Practicality - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION"I could probably live with this one seven days a week...". "Little wonder that the EVOLUTION
once again came out on top in this category".
Value For Money - 1st Place GKD EVOLUTION"... this high performance sports kit car looks good value".
Summary - 1st Place Overall GKD EVOLUTION"This is a thoroughly modern car which, currently has little else in the way of competition".
Which Kit Car Magazine - January 2007
These are the 5 out of 7 bits it won, the chassis has been improved since, however it wouldn't win any marks for Practicality marks in the
legend guise as its still a 7 style car.
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dlatch
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| posted on 17/1/10 at 04:53 PM |
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don't think mine will be ready for march 7th but i will certainly be taking it to the pod this year.
why on earth they got passengers now for 1/4 mile 
don't see the point there at all unless its so they can run dragsters with two seats
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franky
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| posted on 17/1/10 at 06:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Prasius
I think I'd go for the 2l Zetec simply because it gives me more room for tuning/modification in the future.
I'm near Lincoln.
I won't go into what the STI can and can't do - it's a great car; but I feel a need to somehow progress. As I really should get a
sensibly sized car for my normal needs, that means that my toy car is going to have to become the small one.
[Edited on 17/1/10 by Prasius]
I'm near lincoln so you're welcome to come round and have a look.
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orton1966
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| posted on 17/1/10 at 06:11 PM |
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Back on topic
What about a Riot SE, uses the 1.7 zetec engine, mid-mounted, a bit of tuning and you should see 150hp-175hp of light weight performance. should be
quick!!
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hughpinder
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| posted on 18/1/10 at 03:03 PM |
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If you like the look of the sylva riot (or spectre) then Jeremy Phillips is based in Horncastle, so if you wanted a trial I'm sure you could pop
over quite easily. I visited him in his industrial unit in Horncastle and ended up drinking tea at his house and looking at the mock ups for the
spectre.....
Regards
Hugh
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Hellfire
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| posted on 18/1/10 at 08:27 PM |
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Have you considered a BEC? I'd suggest getting a ride in one before ruling them out. Don't let the percieved lack of torque put you off
because although bike engines don't make much torque at the crank, they have a torque multiplier in the form of a primary reduction gear. This
makes it difficult to compare CEC torque with BEC torque.
With a BEC you get a powerful, lightweight package with a sequential gearshift as standard and 12,000+ rpm redline (depending on the engine). The high
revving nature may not be to everyones taste but IMHO they give you the best performance/£ straight out of the box.
As Chris says though, with your ass four inches from the ground and the wind in your face, they feel a lot quicker than they actually are. Certainly
fits your requirements for superlight track/fast road though............
Phil
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daniel mason
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| posted on 18/1/10 at 08:57 PM |
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u2u sent mate!
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