wilkingj
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| posted on 7/7/06 at 07:13 PM |
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Viento 0>60 in 5 Secs
The other night when me and the youngest were out in the viento. My lad asked me what the 0>60 time was. His mates dad has a Dutton, a Caterham,
and a Lotus Exige, and had asked my boy what the 0>60 time was.
I had not got a clue, so we found a bit of quiet road, and done a couple of runs, one pulling away second and the other in first (more wheelspin in
first gear so I dont use it much).
Both were about 5.0 secs, and difficult to be absolutely exact as it was an analogue watch, and I have never tried a 0>60 run before!
The result is that I am well pleased.
1. its not a bad time. (OK BEC's are quicker)
2. Its better than most cars.
3.The engine is only VERY roughly set up. I am waiting for time on Pete Baldwins Rolling Road (The mini Racer chap) so when I have done that I will
try again and see what happens.
Its still pretty awesome to drive... Just cant stop smiling when I drive it.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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richard thomas
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| posted on 7/7/06 at 07:45 PM |
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It's a good looker too!! Bit more exclusive than an exige...better soundtrack as well.
Rich.
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chrisj
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| posted on 7/7/06 at 07:47 PM |
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I think the best way is with a sat nav device and a vid camera. I think yours is down closer to 4.5 secs.
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wilkingj
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| posted on 7/7/06 at 07:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by richard thomas
It's a good looker too!! Bit more exclusive than an exige...better soundtrack as well.
Rich.
The Sound Equipment is rather ancient... circa 1984. Its an old 8 track!! but still performs very well indeed well. CD audio is too tinny and thin.
Lots of glowing valves give a much more rounded and mellow soundtrack.
Yup.. a V8Track is definately the best Automotive Audio-Sexual Experience on the block
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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donut
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| posted on 7/7/06 at 08:08 PM |
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quote:
Yup.. a V8Track is definately the best Automotive Audio-Sexual Experience on the block
Thats why i'm gonna put one in me Indy, you just can't beat it!!
Q Hellfire.....bec blah blah blah!!!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 05:00 AM |
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If you want a comparison then a fairly standard Striker weighing 530kg with a 1600cc Toyota lump will be in the low 5s. Less mass to shift but of
course less torque too.
Yep a BEC really should be in the 4s without too much effort.
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 8/7/06 at 06:42 AM |
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So my old crossflow wasn't doing too bad when we left the petrol station at Newark then?
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wilkingj
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| posted on 10/7/06 at 09:19 PM |
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Your not too old crossflow, did very well all the way there and back. I wouldnt complain!.
Each to their own is my motto..
Newark was a good blast..
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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ned
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| posted on 25/7/06 at 10:24 AM |
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Geoff, maybe its time to update your avatar to reflect the current state of your car (ie finished!)
I think there's a couple of good pics from the newlands meet when you were all kitted up that would be good if you haven't got any other
pics yet? (or better an excuse to find some nice roads and get someone to take some )
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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wilkingj
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| posted on 27/7/06 at 10:58 PM |
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I can take a hint!!
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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