Hi,

Has anyone done any timed quarter miles in their kit cars?

If so details of engine used and weight of car would be appriciated.

Thanks,

Miles

Most would have done 0-60 rather than 1/4 mile

Mine was 6.5 secs in an Indy with std 2litre pinto

1/4 13.2s @ 104
1/8 approx 8 @ 87ish
note slow second half

blackbird engined indy

I will almost certainly be running times less than 12.5 secs this sunday at Melbourne.

not yet but might have in a couple of weeks,,going to the bug jam at santa pod

anyone going to 'ten of the best' at elvington?

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Originally posted by carnut
I will almost certainly be running times less than 12.5 secs this sunday at Melbourne.

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I prefer York Raceway to elvington. Its a lot cheeper too.

Saying that I may go to 10 of the best. Looks like you compete in teams, how about an MK or locost team???? That would be awesom!

Handling test too! I'd like to see the Jap stuff keep up with the 7's. (if its dry anyway)

Hi indykid,

Yes it is York Raceway.
http://www.york-raceway.co.uk/events.html

Its usually £20 for a days running and £10 entry.
I normally get about 15 runs but if you try hard you could do over 20.

Carnut

[Edited on 12/7/05 by carnut]

Carnut, the blackbird is a bike engine right? Any idea on power or weight?

What have you done to hopefully lower your times?

Run what you brung at Santa Pod is £10 to get in, then £15 for unlimited runs, which could be any amount from 7 or 8 to 25, depending on how busy it is.

Cheers

Miles

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Originally posted by OX
not yet but might have in a couple of weeks,,going to the bug jam at santa pod

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I've been to pod for the Performance Vauxhall show and non Vauxhall's have run, so I assume its the same at the VW show?

Although for 1/4 runs going on a RWYB weekend is much cheaper and you'll get more runs in.

Used to be, but this year (according to the website) VW only

Ray

1/4 mile 13.54 @ 100.68
1/8 mile 8.747 @ 82.76
0-60 4.98 secs
enjoyment factor 10/10

much room for improvement due to a serious lack of traction and skill

ZX9R Stuart Taylor Locost
weight unknown

Miles,

yes blackbird is a bike engine. Mine produces about 170hp @ crank but this weekend i'll be running with an extra 40hp and ive stripped out some weight and ready for it.

In SVA/Road trim it weighs about 400kg

Anyone fancy a race on Sunday at York Raceway then??