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Sonic7

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posted on 7/10/10 at 08:51 PM

MEV Rocket M350 at Silverstone - Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGNE9sm21Ko

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posted on 8/10/10 at 01:18 AM

That looks fun!

What are you using for data acquisition i.e. the speed and g readout?

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posted on 9/10/10 at 10:15 AM

Update

Following a little investigation, I've found out that the driver was experiencing difficulty in holding 2nd gear. This was simply rectified by adjusting the gear selector cable.

The driver also reported that there was insufficient bias towards the rear brakes and thus there was more to be had, as the day progressed, driver familiarity kicked in and the car was adjusted accordingly the lap times dropped further.

Unfortunately this is the only video footage released, so far Grrrr

nigel

[Edited on 9/10/10 by Sonic7]

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posted on 9/10/10 at 01:10 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Doug68
That looks fun!

What are you using for data acquisition i.e. the speed and g readout?

I think the car was fitted with VBOX Pro http://www.racelogic.co.uk/_downloads/vbox/Datasheets/Data_Loggers/VVB-Pro_DATA.pdf

Hired through Onboard Vision http://www.onboardvision.co.uk/1/Welcome.html

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posted on 9/10/10 at 04:24 PM

What type and size of tires are on it?

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posted on 9/10/10 at 07:04 PM

quote:
Originally posted by kb58
What type and size of tires are on it?

Tyres are R888 195-50-16

Current car spec can be found on thread http://www.mevowners.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rocket&action=display&thread=675

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posted on 20/11/10 at 11:03 AM

New video Update

Car seems a lot more balanced and easy to drive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKIrZVUFZHo

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