TimC
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 posted on 5/8/09 at 09:41 AM |
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Complete whimsy: Locostbuilders attempt at IoM TT record.
I had a very strange thought last night: Wouldn't it be great if a Locostbuilder broke Tony Pond's Isle of Mann TT record for a 4-wheeled
road car?
I even got as far as considering the appropriate driver and car. Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Batman, errr... I mean Paul Rogers (Progers):
Next, given the ZX12 engine, we seek sponsorship from Kawasaki and make the attempt in TT warm-up week.
So, who's in?
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procomp
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 10:05 AM |
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Hi
I know Paul is now lapping Mallory in 100mph average. But the IOM would take a few laps to get used to and know it and car setup.
Right which console game has the IOM on it.
Cheers Matt
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MK9R
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 10:32 AM |
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To break IOM record doesn't the rider/driver have to had all self preservation removed from his/her brain, not sure if Paul or his other half
would be keen on this  :p
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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TimC
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 10:38 AM |
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Never mind, we could have Mrs Rogers' cakes at the wake. They're very good!
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 10:56 AM |
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Having covered the IOM course pretty quickly in a hired Fiesta (optional go-faster fully comp insurance fitted), I would suggest that it would be a
struggle/painful/expensive in anything other than a properly set up 4wd tarmac rally car!
You could do with leaving your brains in the paddock and fitting the optional much larger b*lls too!
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procomp
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 11:18 AM |
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Hi
Yea but we are talking about Batman here. He's a super hero.
Dose anyone else think that it is now time for Paul to buy a new race suit IE black and yellow. And a new black helmet.
Cheers Matt
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MK9R
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 11:26 AM |
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It doesn't look like that at the moment though, not since the remodelling of the hairpin 
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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progers
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 11:39 AM |
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Whoooh! Steady on now chaps!!
Given my record for driving into walls I think the IOM might be a bridge too far 
Seriously though I think a very powerful 4wd with top speed > 150 would be ideal for that course. Fun as it is to drive I think I would run out of
talent very quickly if I tried to drive anywhere near the limit !
Anyone got a Nissan GTR I could borrow
Nice idea though....
- Paul
[Edited on 5/8/09 by progers]
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procomp
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 11:52 AM |
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Hi
Yea but with a bit of Austens newly found tyre additive
Seriously though Andy Burton in his special machine would be a good choice of driver and car. Although not a member on here.
Cheers Matt
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craig1410
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 12:17 PM |
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I take it you guys have seen the 100MPH lap by Tony Pond? Awesome!! That guy is a legend.
My favourite bit is when he calmly talks about a 5th gear tail slide at well over 120MPH when he goes over some white lines. "...and it's
a fifth gear slide - not very pleasant." - No $hit Tony!!
I'd think a Skyline would be the ideal car to tackle the 100MPH lap. It is inherently stable due to the computer controlled rear wheel steering
and would be brilliant through the fast sweeping corners. It also has huge lateral grip. I think a Locost would be better on slower speed, point and
squirt routes rather than fast flowing courses like the TT.
Good idea though, although part of me wants Pondy's record to remain as a tribute to him.
Craig.
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Kriss
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 12:34 PM |
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I know a memebr who will be getting his GT-R delivery date very soon!
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Triton
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 12:36 PM |
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100mph is that all....... why those loons at this years bike tt were topping 130mph laps and not so much as seat belt in sight...now there's
big danglie bits for you
50mph more than enough for me with all those lamp posts and walls to bounce off
My Daughter has taken over production of the damn fine Triton race seats and her contact email is emmatrs@live.co.uk.
www.tritonraceseats.com
www.hairyhedgehog.com
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 12:48 PM |
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I had the privelige to have worked with TP in 85 and 86 and sat next to hime a few times. An awesome driver but so cool and collected all the time.
Here's a bit of the TT lap.
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nick205
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 03:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by procomp
Hi
Yea but with a bit of Austens newly found tyre additive
Seriously though Andy Burton in his special machine would be a good choice of driver and car. Although not a member on here.
Cheers Matt
I think you might be along the right lines with Andy Burton and his 306-a-like special. Always a pleasure to watch him on stage rallies.
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 5/8/09 at 04:56 PM |
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is progers car road legal ? or are you offering any 4 wheeled car can do it ?
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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