MilesE
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 06:43 PM |
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Quarter mile times
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
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donut
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:07 PM |
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Most would have done 0-60 rather than 1/4 mile
Mine was 6.5 secs in an Indy with std 2litre pinto
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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carnut
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:11 PM |
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1/4 13.2s @ 104
1/8 approx 8 @ 87ish
note slow second half
blackbird engined indy
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carnut
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:12 PM |
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I will almost certainly be running times less than 12.5 secs this sunday at Melbourne.
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OX
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:17 PM |
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not yet but might have in a couple of weeks,,going to the bug jam at santa pod
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JoelP
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:36 PM |
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anyone going to 'ten of the best' at elvington?
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indykid
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by carnut
I will almost certainly be running times less than 12.5 secs this sunday at Melbourne.
melbourne as in york dragway?
cool. might be over to give the indy a thrash, and see what a standard 1 6 will do.
what sort of money do they want for a day these days?
cheers,
tom
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carnut
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:41 PM |
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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!
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carnut
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:45 PM |
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Handling test too! I'd like to see the Jap stuff keep up with the 7's. (if its dry anyway)
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carnut
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:50 PM |
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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]
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MilesE
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 07:58 PM |
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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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rayward
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 08:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by OX
not yet but might have in a couple of weeks,,going to the bug jam at santa pod
Guess you didn't know that the RWYB was VW only this year then???
Ray
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MilesE
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 08:04 PM |
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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.
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rayward
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 08:10 PM |
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Used to be, but this year (according to the website) VW only
Ray
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Wadders
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| posted on 12/7/05 at 08:34 PM |
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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
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carnut
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| posted on 13/7/05 at 08:32 AM |
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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
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carnut
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| posted on 13/7/05 at 10:03 AM |
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Anyone fancy a race on Sunday at York Raceway then??
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