View Full Version : [2008] TOTB 7 - Show of hands please
After the best SXOC showing for a while last year we have been offered more spots for 2008.
To be honest guys I'm reluctant to ask for more than 5
Last year we only had 4/5 actually take part, and that was good for our past history.
We did however mange 2 3rd places, BigTone clocking some insane top speed and placing superbly, and I did ok myself on the handling.
So, who is SERIOUS about TOTB 7 ?
Its on 27th of July and clashes with JAE ... which is unfortunate :indiff:
Think about it carefully please, and make sure the answer to all the questions is YES.
1) My car has worked recently, works now, or will work very shortly.
2) My car is to a high spec for at least 1 of the 3 disciplines tested on the day, or will perform all round.
3) I am reliable and would be proud to represent the club.
Please don't post if you only expect your standard car to have 8000bhp by then once you have dropped in the rolls royce jet engine, and not actually have something tangible with some proof to back up the claims on 1/4 mile, top speed or handling capabilities of your car.
The top speed this year will be 1km, not 1 mile.
Too many cars doing 200mph :wack: I think its 3 years since it was dropped from 1.25miles to a mile for the same reason.
This I posted last year is still valid :nod:
TOTB team selection will be on the following factors, not in any order
Overall car performance
Team Diversacy
Proven Reliable car
Familarity of format / competition in general
Arse! Feck! Arse! :annoyed: I'll be in Mauritius that day :( Was looking forward to trying out for it.
JulesS14200
05-01-2008, 23:22
Clashes with JAE!? thats poor planning :nod:
Whats worse is my girlfriends brother is getting married at the end of june or end of july in slovakia, if its july i'm gonna be pissed :cry:
Clouder_sx
05-01-2008, 23:26
Cant believe it clashes :indiff: thats shocking!
I was hoping to make it to both this year. That might be a little difficult :wack:
Aye, one or both events are going to get some poor ettendence. Pitty :/
Clouder_sx
06-01-2008, 17:18
And i've just found out i'm meant to be going on holiday 17th May, which is Japfest :rolleyes:
Well, thats 2008 ****ed up then!
yeah im intressted but i really wanted to do jae this year as its a very big sxoc thing.
im not even sure my s13 is upto the job! 400hp at most, should be good round a track tho. these is other better cars than mine that should go so i maybe good for reseave place if we cant get 5
Hmm, it was always my plan to have the new engine ready for TOTB 7 and enter. Not got anything tangible to offer at this stage, as the engine isn't ready. So I'm not sure if I'm supposed to post! Although my car works great right now, so that's a bonus (different engine though) :wack:
It will be set up for drag in the first instance, then top speed, then handling.
There are two RWYB sessions in January (20th & 27th), I'll be there getting in as much practice as possible :thumbs:
As the official commencement of entries is 1st March, I'm hoping that everything will be proven before this date.
It's a shame about JAE, the fools :clap:
Fake Ben Taylor
07-01-2008, 09:36
yeah im intressted but i really wanted to do jae this year as its a very big sxoc thing.
im not even sure my s13 is upto the job! 400hp at most, should be good round a track tho. these is other better cars than mine that should go so i maybe good for reseave place if we cant get 5
sm was only 400hp last year ;)
i doubt my car will be ready :( will hopefully be 400bhp in time but box will be weak point :( till i can get my supra box machined:nod:
I'll be up for this, will have a new engine by that time with a lot more power etc. I will also have a lot more practice as I only just had the car last year, so this time I'll have the proven times needed.
My plan would be to go to JAE, and drive up on the Sunday morning (its not that far)
what do you have to do to qualify to be entered?
Dan
Evilchap
07-01-2008, 17:11
I could be up for a little trip from JAE to TOTB if either to spectate or to partake, depending on if I have got the money together to get my car all done in time.
JulesS14200
07-01-2008, 17:14
JAEs gonna be shit if everyone stays off the booze saturday night to go to TOTB sunday :rolleyes:
My cars nearly ready, should handle well and go fast a straight line!
Do you need to have FIA approved cage and saftey devices to compete?
I would like to go to a team event aswell and represent the club, but ive not been the most reliable person, however I am alot better now!
I don't think im allowed to go to club events though after missing an RR day (car troubles and job loss didnt help!)
:thumbs:
JAE is the best car related weekend in the whole year.
It's piss poor planning by TOTB to let it clash with JAE, unless it was deliberate in an attempt to get fewer Jap cars to give others a chance.
I've been for the last few years to both TOTB and JAE.
I'd go to JAE over TOTB. TOTB is poorly organised, nobody seems to know what is going on, it's poorly run, safety is appalling and it tends to be full of Max Power chavs and leaves you feeling ripped off.
I'd highly recommend the JAE option!! :nod::D
JAE is good and to be honest I would only go to TOTB if I were competing but thats more to do with the 6h drive from my house than anything else. Doing both in 1 hit is better for me as I never drink much at JAE anway (I'm the only one who dosent) and im half way to TOTB which is nice
Fake Ben Taylor
09-01-2008, 18:17
totb set their date first....afaik its jae organisers that have ****ed up
I'm interested in TOTB this year, am also entered into the prostreet drag series in 2008 at shakespeare (http://prostreetdragseriesuk.freeforums.org/) so should have the car nicely developed and have had plenty of practice by the end of july :thumbs:
JAE date or venue does not appear to be confirmed yet ???
http://www.japcarclub.com/jae/forums/index.php?showtopic=709&pid=5774&st=45&#entry5774
JAEs gonna be shit if everyone stays off the booze saturday night to go to TOTB sunday :rolleyes:
The Yard of Ale contest will be mine for the taking then! :D :smash:
nelsonsx
09-01-2008, 18:29
I will be doing jae then upto totb on the sunday, would be great if could get plenty of guys together for a jae to totb convoy, doesnt make up for the piss poor planning but make the most out of the situation. :sxoc:
I think this thread is more to give an idea of numbers for participation in the event....
Woops yes it is BACK ON TOPIC!!!
yea soooo what does it take to qualify as i should have my new turbo on and mapped by the end of the month so i should be able to start getting the hang of the car again not sayin ill be any good but ill give it a whirl
800bhp - sound like your a strong candidate.
SX Sam - sorry you have poor reliability with turnig up to club events, theres no way I can consider you for the team at this moment in time.
(posted from NEC birmingham)
After the best SXOC showing for a while last year we have been offered more spots for 2008.
To be honest guys I'm reluctant to ask for more than 5
Last year we only had 4/5 actually take part, and that was good for our past history.
Can I ask why Kev? Last year the club entered 5 cars, unfortunately 1 broke so only 4 managed to run :nod: MLR had entered 10 cars plus a couple in reserve, they had a few problems but other cars were able to take their places.
Why not enter 10 and 2 reserves? (there are plently of worthy cars on here now :nod:) that way we may be able to field the full complement of cars :sxoc:
Its not just about the cars... its more about if poeple can be arced insoting their cars, turning up and making the effort. Something the MLR boys think its worth doing and make a better job at it :nod:
Thats not anything about you but an obervation of the club in general.
Surely all competitors will be paying the entry fees upfront :nod: If they don't turn up they've thrown £100 (ish) away :nod:
anyway your not Kev so your answer doesn't count :p
Well yeah... but seeing as what ive jsut put on a CC for the entry fee for TA... ~£100 aint a huge amount. :p
SX Sam - sorry you have poor reliability with turnig up to club events, theres no way I can consider you for the team at this moment in time.
Fair enough mate, if you change your mind let me know, I would be reliable though, I am a changed man :)
Well yeah... but seeing as what ive jsut put on a CC for the entry fee for TA... ~£100 aint a huge amount. :p
Totb is on Yak then:D
If they give us 10 spaces Buffy and only 4 turn up Chris (the organiser) will be pissed:nod:
And next year we will get less.
However if people are definate and the above is stipulated to them then I would use the spare even SX Sam should be considered as a reserve.
Ive seen the other side of organising this event and when people let you down they are also letting the organiser (SM) and club down big time.
You cant tell the people off who fail to make it due to Mechanical failure but the rest:whip:
Has anybody entered in the past not turned up for any other reason than a mechanical failure?
Buffy, do you think we (you :wack:) have time to make mine competitive for this since she is now all run in and going sweeeeeet! :)
Has anybody entered in the past not turned up for any other reason than a mechanical failure?
I think people haven't had cars ready, and perhaps not been entirely realistic in predicting when they would be ready in the past, which was a problem.
We tend to end up with a lot of promising prospects but very few actual race ready cars. :nod:
Last year was the best show from SXOC in all the TOTB's I've been to. :)
IF mine is running and more competative than others that could run then I would be up for it.
I would have run last year but the block cracked........
Has anybody entered in the past not turned up for any other reason than a mechanical failure?
I dont know the full history off the top of my head, and its not just last year I'm going off.
Last year 3 months before the event we had 5 competitors and 3 or 4 reserves.
By the event deadline wwe had just 5 competitors, no reserves.
By the event we had 4 working cars.
I'm reluctant to make it more than 5 given our history, we dont have 5 people putting there hands up with cars that proven at this point anyway.
We'll stick with 5 but if the list swells and people are showing to be working hard to put on a good show for the club I'll haggle for more.
The List so far.
1) Bigtone - I have spoken to BT in person at Autosport although he hasnt posted here yet. His car will be another step on from last year and he has plans for plenty of 1/4 practise. 2007 = 3rd in top speed.
2) SM - Hoping to improve on last years 3rd place in handling.
3) Figjam - back again for more, his 2nd time the cars 3rd.
4) 800bhp - Will be running in the drag series in 2008
5)
Expressed interest.
Niteryder - still needs to sort car
SX Sam - but doesnt have great record of attendence.
Madda - RB26DETT S13
Bling
Noz
Damo S13 - Time Attacker
SM Persuding
Yak - with the sister car to mine, bother will be same power/livery
Bren - may build a 200 this year
Jez - has a awesome car
I know my record is not the best, I am vastly improved though, I wouldn't mind being a reserve either!
Id really like to support the club in this, and the car will be very well sorted by the end of the month :thumbs:
Buffy, do you think we (you :wack:) have time to make mine competitive for this since she is now all run in and going sweeeeeet! :)
Depend how deep your pockets are :D
I'm reluctant to make it more than 5 given our history, we dont have 5 people putting there hands up with cars that proven at this point anyway.
We'll stick with 5 but if the list swells and people are showing to be working hard to put on a good show for the club I'll haggle for more.
Fair enough :thumbs:
Sam : It is nice that you see my point, and with your honestness I think a reserve place is not out of the question.
Sam : It is nice that you see my point, and with your honestness I think a reserve place is not out of the question.
Yes I completely understand, If I was organising an event I would also be weary about someone with my reputation for being reliable, I am going to start going to more club meet's and events when the car's back to gain the clubs trust again!
I have changed though and would happily come along as a reserve and to support the club :thumbs:
well i deff want to do this so put my name down,
Dan
Its down :nod: see a few posts back.
Fake Ben Taylor
13-01-2008, 23:08
whens the deadline?
Fake Ben Taylor
13-01-2008, 23:47
6 months......hhmmm.
if i can get the car up and going in the next two months ill have time to get 'some' pracice in it so we'll see how the build goes. :)
Well I know what I said but given the interest ......... 2 more places added.
DONT make me look a FOOL! (well at least not anymore of a fool than normal)
Maybe "Dont let me/SXOC down" would be a better phrase
The List so far.
1) Bigtone - I have spoken to BT in person at Autosport although he hasnt posted here yet. His car will be another step on from last year and he has plans for plenty of 1/4 practise. 2007 = 3rd in top speed.
2) SM - Hoping to improve on last years 3rd place in handling.
3) Figjam - back again for more, his 2nd time the cars 3rd.
4) 800bhp - Will be running in the drag series in 2008
5)
6)
7)
Expressed interest.
8) Niteryder - still needs to sort car
9) SX Sam - but doesnt have great record of attendence.
10) Madda - RB26DETT S13
11) Bling
12) Noz
13) Damo S13 - Time Attacker
14) Jeremey 200
15) Stuee - tentative
SM Persuding
16) Yak - with the sister car to mine, bother will be same power/livery
17) Bren - may build a 200 this year - looking more likely by the day
18) Jez - has a awesome car
ok. i have decided i want to do this but need to prove the s13 so put me down as a reserves, if the s13 is worthy then i can more forward onto the team :thumbs: need to get some drag tyres
Redline TOTB 7 in association with Millers Oils
Sunday 27th July 2008 Elvington Airfield nr York
Team reps update
To all team /group reps
We will be launching Redline TOTB7 as usual in Feb 2008, but prior to that we’d like to confirm with you all who will be representing each particular club and group for 2008.
We intend starting dialogue from next week with team reps regarding the new proposals and changes to the event for competitors with a view to signing off any changes by the 1st March if possible.
In addition we have some information and proposals for you reps to put to your team members and groups which may be of interest:
For Spectators-
Introduction of raised viewing terraces in addition to grandstands for spectators which should help alleviate the problems with crowded viewing experienced in previous years. Further improvements to the results displays and PA system including a full Redline results service from the Redline marquee. The trade display area and show car section will also use the same larger hard standing area as last year which worked very well.
For car club members
Group buy discount as usual on bulk orders of 10 or more advance spectator tickets, along with a dedicated show area for the top 5 show cars from each club within the trade area. Competing clubs will also be given room for a club marquee if required alongside the show cars.
For competitors- specific proposals- please give feedback on:
1. Handling circuit- Straightliners Ltd have a new TAG Huer multi-car timing system for this season, which will allow 2 cars out on track (with suitable safety gap) to be individually timed and recorded. This should obviously reduce waiting times considerably. We also propose that the untimed sighting lap for each car is dropped as it is one of the main delays to the handling circuit. One other possibility is that all drivers are allowed to walk the circuit on Sunday morning prior to the event starting, to give them an initial sight of the circuit layout. These changes combined with the new timing system would massively reduce the queues on the handling and will ensure more competitors get all their 5 timed runs in (should they wish to do so).
2. Top Speed- we are proposing a standing kilometre top speed trap for 2008, which will give us a couple of improvements, one being safety related as the standing mile is already massively quick with many cars pushing 200+mph, plus it’s also very hard on the actual cars in terms of engine damage and retirements. If a standing kilometre is adopted we can also hard-wire the speed trap back to the main timing system, giving instant results rather than waiting for a print out to be sent back or radioed in. The reduced top speeds achieved would still be circa 160-180mph (est.) for the top cars so still very much a viewing spectacle. We are also looking at re-introducing the top speed viewing area for spectators. (Subject to insurer approval.)
3. Classes/tyres- last years class structure and tyre rules worked very well. Suggestions on other allowed tyres should be made before 1st March, similarly for any suggestions on rules/regs. Other than that we aim to maintain the class and rule structure from last season.
(Cont.)
4. Test days- Straightliners will be running some timed sprint events at Elvington using the new timing system in the run up to TOTB. These events are open to anyone, and will provide suitable qualifying/practise days for handling cars. Confirmed dates will be announced shortly but the first two are pencilled in for April and May at Elvington. (Info to follow.)
5. Toyo Tyres-we can supply Toyo 888s or T1Rs to competitors at special discount prices direct from Toyo- please email us for a quotation. Tyre fitting at the event may be made available if demand exists.
Please note some of the above points for competitors are proposals only at this stage.
Obviously team reps may come back to us with other comment/proposals but please do so before 1st Feb if possible, so we can discuss/agree and implement if necessary for the 1st March.
We also propose that the untimed sighting lap for each car is dropped as it is one of the main delays to the handling circuit
thats a bit of a bummer really but ok i guess as long as you get 1 or afew sighting laps
not really read that much about how the other totb have gone but seams good to me
thats a bit of a bummer really but ok i guess as long as you get 1 or afew sighting laps
not really read that much about how the other totb have gone but seams good to me
Its a good thing, much better to walk the track as it did slow things down a lot:thumbs:
Those look like some very worthwhile improvements. :nod:
Kev, can I ask you or whoever is our club liason on this matter to raise one issue with them. The safety barriers have not in previous years been long enough to cover the start of the drag race/top speed run start where spectators are allowed to stand (typically on the left afterstand the grandstand). This has always seemed very dangerous to me, as any car going out of control in in the first few seconds of the start, which some have - but the drivers managed to recover, after passing the grandstand has the potential to end up in a large crowd of people, and it concerns me as I normally take the little one as do many others, as he loves it.
Apart from that looking forward to attending this if JAE does not clash. :D
Cheers,
Scott.
[QUOTE] 5. Toyo Tyres-we can supply Toyo 888s or T1Rs to competitors at special discount prices direct from Toyo- please email us for a quotation. [QUOTE]
Thats interesting but how do we demonstrate we are competitors?
David Reid
17-01-2008, 14:30
Kev,
We would be interested in supporting the club, the car is currently in many bits and completely unproven. But by the end of march it will have been on the dyno expected (6-800bhp) and by June it will have been well shaken down doing EDC. We also hope to attend some RWB events to get an idea for its potential. Its got tripple plate OS clutch, GTR diff (with 2 way) and shafts so with the right tyres and suspension set up we should be able to get some decent times.
Scottie - will do
800bhp - details will be available nearer the time, I think you'll have to order via me.
David - great news, keep me informed.
Well I know what I said but given the interest ......... 2 more places added.
DONT make me look a FOOL! (well at least not anymore of a fool than normal)
Maybe "Dont let me/SXOC down" would be a better phrase
The List so far.
1) Bigtone - I have spoken to BT in person at Autosport although he hasnt posted here yet. His car will be another step on from last year and he has plans for plenty of 1/4 practise. 2007 = 3rd in top speed.
2) SM - Hoping to improve on last years 3rd place in handling.
3) Figjam - back again for more, his 2nd time the cars 3rd.
4) 800bhp - Will be running in the drag series in 2008
5)
6)
7)
Expressed interest.
8) Niteryder - still needs to sort car
9) SX Sam - but doesnt have great record of attendence.
10) Madda - RB26DETT S13
11) Bling
12) Noz
13) Damo S13 - Time Attacker
14) Jeremey 200
15) Stuee - tentative
16) David Reid
SM Persuding
17) Yak - with the sister car to mine, bother will be same power/livery
18) Bren - may build a 200 this year - looking more likely by the day
19) Jez - has a awesome car
List os looking good, anyone heard from PurplePower and Colwell, I thought their names would be down?
19) Jez - has a awesome carHa ha - thats not quite right. I have an awesome collection of parts :wack:
:whip: so is that a "Yeah I'm interested if the car works in may when the team is picked" ?
David Reid
17-01-2008, 15:25
Thanks Kev will keep you updated.
When will the list be finalised?
The suspence is killing me :wack:
:whip: so is that a "Yeah I'm interested if the car works in may when the team is picked" ?
:thumbs:
Sorry, not had much sleep :wack:
Should be good this year, even better if we can get a good set of peps competing. Toyo deal is interesting, although I would say that as you dont get time to warm your tyres on a sprint track your better of with wide road tyres that heat easily like f1s
(just need to get out and get some good times
yea also would be good to get the full team and reserves together for a day to practice and help each other with set ups and stuff and ideas? before the event.
To be honest it probably better for you just to get as much practise as possible, last year there were TOTB sessions at SantaPod events - I'll pass details for those as and when.
Team will be picked in May, so you have until then to impress me. It may look like 4 are already "picked" but that doesnt mean they cant be unpicked even me and Tone with podium positions last year .....
keep me updated onto the state of your cars, post 1/4 mile slips here, post any proven handling achievents here, dyno run slips .. vids .... whatever you think will convince me your serious, have been practising, are improving the car - all of this will help.
Is qualifying for the 1/4 mile still 12.5secs or less this year?
well i dont know if a lot of ppl know my car but this is it....
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/7/web/367000-367999/367244_120_full.jpg
hks step2 - valve springs
crower- Ti retainers
Nismo Injectors 740cc
Trust - Greddy -large Intake Plenum
Greddy - Metal Head Gasket- 1.8mm
tommie - Rocker Arm Stopper
Trust - Greddy - Turbo 20g
Trust - Greddy - Topmount mani---ceramic coated
Trust - Greddy - down pipe
Trust - Greddy - External wastegate
Trust - Greddy - turbo and water braided hose's
Eagle- H-beam rods
Arias-86.5mm forged pistons
AP-head and mains stud kit
o.s giken box
rps clutch and fly
nismo clutch cylinder and hose
b&m shifter
apexi power FC DE-JEtpack
apexi AVCR
walbro pump
blitz nur spec
greddy lm rad
partec electric fan kit
apex oil cooler
plus a few other bits and bobs
handling n bits
apex coil-overs
k-sport 8pot 356 brakes on the front
brembo 33gtrs on the rear
33gtr master cylinder and servo
braided hoses front and rear
kazz 1.5 way diff on solid mounts
apex full aliment kit
every bush is now ether Polly/solid or rose-jointed
front and rear apex high & lower braces,
inside
Phatbob F.I.A full cage,
driftworks harnesssssss
sebon carbon/kev seats
rest is stripped and gutted
in this spec and on a ruff map it made just over the 400bhp mark
i have only done 3 drag runs since the build with it and that was on low boost and was having problems with traction due to my suspension was way to hard, best time was 12.9,
on the 28th of this month car is booked in to get a 3076R ex gate fitted along with full-race style manifold and jun 272 pro cams and Full map at A.P.T so that should make it fun and a fair bit quicker.
I'm also at the moment looking at getting a spare set of wheels with 888s on for handling and some form of legal drag tyre i can use, along with uprated drive-shafts to try and solve a weak link. and also get a lot of practice in
oh bonus points for me just living round the corner from T.O.T.B too:thumbs: and if i say I'm going to be there i will be there unless i crash on my way :wack:
Dan
Thanks for the info Dan :thumbs:
Is qualifying for the 1/4 mile still 12.5secs or less this year?
Yes, you need to show excellence in at least 1 discipline, or prove your all rounderness.
I would say that you should aim for 11's if your car is primarily for the 1/4 mile based on what SXOC cars have shown interest in being on the team.
:D
Bling, your car surely will be one of the most powerfull S14a's on the board?
I am certainly interested SM, although unsure if I/my car are suiteable.
As a drap/top speed car it would be useless, but with circa 390bhp, AP brakes, proper suspension (Tein MonoFlex) it should be half decent around the handling circuit. I also have bucket/harness/cut slicks for track work.
Perhaps I can prove myself and this setup over the next few months on track....:)
Bling, your car surely will be one of the most powerfull S14a's on the board?
hant got a clue mate, i just like to try and drive it :nod:... try being the main word there :wack:
Dan
hant got a clue mate, i just like to try and drive it :nod:... try being the main word there :wack:
Dan
Same here lol.:smash:
You know the spec of mine SM, you lot have supplied everything :wack:
Ill get a few 1/4's in when I get it back, and get a top speed run in.
Im also going to be attending quite a few track days and can take some video's if need be :)
I just hope I can prove myself, and show that I will definetly attend if my name is put down for a reserve or one of the main runners :)
Is it a test of the car or the driver?
IE, can Buffy do the drag runs for me and I will do Time Attack and Top Speed??
He has put so much work into the car and loves his dragging (whilst i dont) so I would love to share the driving, even if we told no1 outside of the club ;)
andyfield
18-01-2008, 18:05
Dan: That looks like an awesome setup.
Best of luck with this one chaps :)
Sideways Danny
18-01-2008, 18:16
Yes, you need to show excellence in at least 1 discipline, or prove your all rounderness.
I would say that you should aim for 11's if your car is primarily for the 1/4 mile based on what SXOC cars have shown interest in being on the team.
:D
who apart from Tone is in 11s? :confused:
I'm looking at potencial, and looking at the people who have posted then 11's are where I expect the bar to be set.
Tone will be in the 10's for sure :nod:
If potencials arent met then of course I'll take the best team possible.
Madda - of course, driver can change for each event, just tell me at the point of team selection :nod:
i'm going to raise my hand as a possible if needed,
car will be of a similar spec to what yours was last year SM, so just need to get some track time in and prove myself and the car :nod:
From the organisers...
i also wanted you to ask team members on a new proposal, (which was aired last yr also) which is to review the drag finals as well, and reconfigure them to finish on the class finals in order, ie fwd, rwd, 4wd, pro drag. this proposal would see the end of the fwd vs rwd drag final and the 2wd vs 4wd final. we'd still have a trophy and prize for the winner of each class drag final though.
reasons for proposing this change; its a throwback to totb1, when the event could be won on the drag final alone. we then changed to a points based all round (fairer) system for totb2 on. the drag final system remained, and does extend an already very long day. the chances of an fwd car now beating rwd or 4wd are even more remote, and still wouldnt win them the overall trophy. this would then still give each class a proper drag final shootout and trophy to win, with the winner of each picking up a bonus point, same as the previous bonus for winning the 2wd vs 4wd drag shootout.
it would simply and clear up the end of the event, and we have been talking to other fwd and rwd reps about this proposal this week. currently a lot of spectators start to drift off around 4pm and miss the very last 2wd vs 4wd final, due to the length of time it takes to get through them all, and as mentioned the fwd vs rwd is a throwback to the days when a sudden drag victory could win the overall event. its now moved on a bit to the point where drag cars are winning the drag finals and proper all round cars win on points as intended.
let me know what the guys think, but to repeat there will still be the class finals and trophies, just not the specific 2wd vs 4wd end game
Lead_foot
21-01-2008, 08:50
How about the top speed being over 1km instead of 1 mile?
Lead_foot
21-01-2008, 17:33
is it going ahead or is it staying a mile?
i believe its 1km now this is much better and safer i think anyway
i believe its 1km now this is much better and safer i think anyway
I for one am glad of it. Its a shame we wont see Tones hit 200 tho :(
hi kev spoke to you today ill keep you updated :)
Also enrolled in the Pro-Street Drag Series along with 800bhp, Figjam, Bigtone and 200sxslide :thumbs:
Just keep posting times and practise days attended to show your all putting the effort in, in my mind somebody putting the effort in will be above a slightly faster car that is hardly doing any events at all.
Ive entered the same drag series as Noz will aim to do a few sprint events and track days as well will be starting a project thread as well just shortly
Just keep posting times and practise days attended to show your all putting the effort in, in my mind somebody putting the effort in will be above a slightly faster car that is hardly doing any events at all.
Santa Pod this Sunday 27th Jan! Fitting LM-1, Sard fpr, 750s and quick mapping sesh on the preceding Saturday :)
11degC & sunny!!
Noz may well join you on this one as I would like to see what times I can get in before I finish rebuilding the new engine.
I would love to compete this year, my new engine and box is here, just waiting for some other parts which are due in the next 2-3 weeks, fingers crossed will be good enough and ready in plenty of time for TOTB
I would love to compete this year, my new engine and box is here, just waiting for some other parts which are due in the next 2-3 weeks, fingers crossed will be good enough and ready in plenty of time for TOTB
Yer right :rolleyes:
You will get it all sorted, drive it around for a week then send it back to Gary for more work :D
Yer right :rolleyes:
You will get it all sorted, drive it around for a week then send it back to Gary for more work :D
Excuse me, going to drive it for at least two weeks this time:p
I have to agree with you Mark :wack:
However I'll add Ken to the list :nod:
liquidsmoke
24-01-2008, 10:39
my car prob is one of the best handling S13's we have I'd have thought:
polybushed, rose jointed everything, strut braces, ARB's, coilovers, S15 Helical, 265/40/17-235/40/17. 315mm/z32 brakes, laser alligned. 370-380bhp.
Shame I can't drive it anywhere near as fast as Dobergoose or SM.
Noz may well join you on this one as I would like to see what times I can get in before I finish rebuilding the new engine.
Brilliant matey, same plan as me. :thumbs:
Will defo be there tomorrow, have changed the suspension and packed the drag radials. Come and say hi, I'll be driving a black 200sx with gold compomotives shod in BF Drag Radials
Just keep posting times and practise days attended to show your all putting the effort in, in my mind somebody putting the effort in will be above a slightly faster car that is hardly doing any events at all.
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=51747&stc=1&d=1201465898
Standard CA, stretched 205/45/16 tyres & rock solid rear suspension set-up, 1.2 bar of boost.
question can spectators go? or is it only peeps who take part?:confused:
Dont want to put my time down as it wasent great but I would be entering as an all rounder and I have it on good authority that the early season drag surface is a bag of poo (so I dont feel too bad) and traction was a big problem.
Looking forward to the new engine going in and getting out on track (1st track day is in Feb:)
question can spectators go? or is it only peeps who take part?:confused:
Anyone can go matey. Just turn up & pay :thumbs:
Anyone can go matey. Just turn up & pay :thumbs:
cool, be good to cheer SXOC on!!:nod:
2nd visit of the year to santa pod for us today and managed 12.85s :)
Excellent, thats fantastic :D
2nd visit of the year to santa pod for us today and managed 12.85s :)
Brilliant matey.
I managed to (physically) lose my Driver's Licence. Weak :(
Excellent, thats fantastic :D
That was actually me :wack: I didnt realise Yak was logged in :rolleyes:
Brilliant matey.
I managed to (physically) lose my Driver's Licence. Weak :(
Don told me, bit frustrating for you :annoyed:
2nd visit of the year to santa pod for us today and managed 12.85s :)
Excellent time, well done :thumbs:
I had a crap day just couldnt make it stick. Best time 14.1 @ 107mph. Anybody got any nice sticky tyres they dont want?
BTW on a private road the speedo needle reached the middle of the odometer. Any one got any thoughts on how fast this equates to?
To be honest it probably better for you just to get as much practise as possible, last year there were TOTB sessions at SantaPod events - I'll pass details for those as and when.
Team will be picked in May, so you have until then to impress me. It may look like 4 are already "picked" but that doesnt mean they cant be unpicked even me and Tone with podium positions last year .....
keep me updated onto the state of your cars, post 1/4 mile slips here, post any proven handling achievents here, dyno run slips .. vids .... whatever you think will convince me your serious, have been practising, are improving the car - all of this will help.
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=52545&stc=1&d=1203888038
382.8bhp & 326.2lbft @ the hubs
Go on, stick me in the first list :p
I'll run an 11 on March 8th, I swear I will :wack:
Might even be down to 1000kg by then as well :nod:
if the club and members want me to enter and my car is still
running then I'll go..
The List so far.
1) Bigtone - I have spoken to BT in person at Autosport although he hasnt posted here yet. His car will be another step on from last year and he has plans for plenty of 1/4 practise. 2007 = 3rd in top speed.
2) SM - Hoping to improve on last years 3rd place in handling.
3) Figjam - back again for more, his 2nd time the cars 3rd.
4) 800bhp - Will be running in the drag series in 2008
5)
You are already in slot 1 :thumbs:
if the club and members want me to enter and my car is still
running then I'll go..
Consider it a request then :)
You are already in slot 1 :thumbs:
just thought I'd make it official.... :thumbs:
Consider it a request then :)
:thumbs:
best I go on a diet now..:cry:
Or we can send cakes to everyone else :D
Or we can send cakes to everyone else :D
now I like that idea better :nod:
just to make it fair you'll have to send me cake also :D
and pies :) for me
and I thought I already officially requested at Autosport show :p
where can i get tickets from for TOTB? wanna come along for support :wack:
Lead_foot
25-02-2008, 09:43
http://www.totb.co.uk/home/
if the club and members want me to enter and my car is still
running then I'll go..
What do you mean if your cars running?
And why wouldnt we want you there you big jessy:D:thumbs:
Go on, stick me in the first list :p
Show me some reliability and puts the times in on the 1/4.
and pies :) for me
and I thought I already officially requested at Autosport show :p
I didn't want to presume anything..
and
1) Bigtone - I have spoken to BT in person at Autosport although he hasnt posted here yet. His car will be another step on from last year and he has plans for plenty of 1/4 practise. 2007 = 3rd in top speed.
2) SM - Hoping to improve on last years 3rd place in handling.
3) Figjam - back again for more, his 2nd time the cars 3rd.
4) 800bhp - Will be running in the drag series in 2008
5)
I have now:)
Jez - has a awesome car
:nod:
now get your name down gayboy :thumbs:
Show me some reliability and puts the times in on the 1/4.
I've been attending RWYB at Santa Pod as often as possible, it's been running decent power for ages. I also attended two SXOC-organised rolling road sessions this weekend just gone in order to provide a power figure, and I'm a long, long way away from Surrey RR. More importantly, I have a fully-forged engine on the way, this is just an experiment. If I can squeeze well over 400bhp @ the fly out of a stock CA, cheap T70 & management installed all of 2 days, I'm confident of decent power from pauters, wisecos, a rather special head, holset & proper map :) I also have the lightest S13 on here I believe....
The reason I'm building the car is to represent SXOC at TOTB, and I'm working my arse off in order to be able to do this. :nod:
But furry muff, I'll see if I can get a decent enough time next Sunday. I'm not trying to bitch my way onto the team, just getting a bit disheartened tbh :ghey:
On a side-note, is it not possible to get more places? I know in the past reliability has been an issue, but there seems to be a lot of interested parties this year and it may be worthwhile taking a leaf out of the Evo owners book. Just a thought :)
I've got us 7 places.
Noz - all the team will be picked on Merit, put the times in and you'll pick yourself. Your 13.4 is not yet good enough for a drag specialist, and I haven't seen anything to put your car forward for an all rounder.
800bhp is down into the 12's
I'd bet on Tone running a 10 this year.
Ken may have a V8 S14
FigJam and Purplepower have experience of the event, as does Jez, all have more power than you and potentially quicker 1/4ers.
Bren may well have over 600bhp, and a sequential box, and budget to spend on the right rubber and suspension :eek:
Your competing for a place against Madda's RB26 S13. Nyteryders RB25 Powered S13, both of which I believe could be 500bhp by TOTB, talking of 500bhp cars theres also blings supremely prepared S14a ...
I havent yet mentioned Stuee's daft wheelspinning torque tastic RB30'd S13, that car is no where near its potential and is proven reliable, I don't think Stuee is keen for the team but if he changes his mind and does some events (buys a bloody diff :smash: ) and creeps on some more boost he could easily rocket himself up the picking list.
Damo and Yak are both going to have about 450bhp, and have cars that will also perform on the handling course, as well as 12's down the strip with any luck, and some launching skill.
No offence but that's 10 cars that at the moment I would prefer in the team than yours, on outright performance and on reliability.
However things can change, and often have in the world of SXOC TOTB team selection, people fall by the wayside every month as the event approaches. You have upped your chances by being out there posting times already, lets see what times you get to, let see who else is doing what. I'll want a balanced team with as many chances at podium's and top tens as possible. There are 3 disciplines, go do some sprinting and hillclimbing if you think you can do a good all round job at all 3 disciplines.
I'm not trying to dishearten you, but I'm not picking the team now, although a lot would have to go wrong for me to unpick any of the first 4 names, if you deserve to be selected you will be. I'll also be fighting for my place and getting some 1/4 times submitted, last years result may help my case, but it doesn't automatically make it definite.
The List so far.
1) Bigtone - I have spoken to BT in person at Autosport although he hasnt posted here yet. His car will be another step on from last year and he has plans for plenty of 1/4 practise. 2007 = 3rd in top speed.
2) SM - Hoping to improve on last years 3rd place in handling.
3) Figjam - back again for more, his 2nd time the cars 3rd.
4) 800bhp - Will be running in the drag series in 2008
5)
6)
7)
Expressed interest.
8) Niteryder - still needs to sort car
9) SX Sam - but doesnt have great record of attendence.
10) Madda - RB26DETT S13
11) Bling - 500bhp
12) Noz - has already started posting times.
13) Damo S13 - Time Attacker - 450bhp
14) Jeremey 200
15) Stuee - tentative - RB30
SM Persuding
16) Yak - with the sister car to mine, bother will be same power/livery
17) Bren - may build a 200 this year - looking more likely by the day
18) Jez - has a awesome car
I've got us 7 places.
Noz - all the team will be picked on Merit, put the times in and you'll pick yourself. Your 13.4 is not yet good enough for a drag specialist, and I haven't seen anything to put your car forward for an all rounder.
800bhp is down into the 12's
I'd bet on Tone running a 10 this year.
Ken may have a V8 S14
FigJam and Purplepower have experience of the event, as does Jez, all have more power than you and potentially quicker 1/4ers.
Bren may well have over 600bhp, and a sequential box, and budget to spend on the right rubber and suspension :eek:
Your competing for a place against Madda's RB26 S13. Nyteryders RB25 Powered S13, both of which I believe could be 500bhp by TOTB, talking of 500bhp cars theres also blings supremely prepared S14a ...
I havent yet mentioned Stuee's daft wheelspinning torque tastic RB30'd S13, that car is no where near its potential and is proven reliable, I don't think Stuee is keen for the team but if he changes his mind and does some events (buys a bloody diff :smash: ) and creeps on some more boost he could easily rocket himself up the picking list.
Damo and Yak are both going to have about 450bhp, and have cars that will also perform on the handling course, as well as 12's down the strip with any luck, and some launching skill.
No offence but that's 10 cars that at the moment I would prefer in the team than yours, on outright performance and on reliability.
However things can change, and often have in the world of SXOC TOTB team selection, people fall by the wayside every month as the event approaches. You have upped your chances by being out there posting times already, lets see what times you get to, let see who else is doing what. I'll want a balanced team with as many chances at podium's and top tens as possible. There are 3 disciplines, go do some sprinting and hillclimbing if you think you can do a good all round job at all 3 disciplines.
I'm not trying to dishearten you, but I'm not picking the team now, although a lot would have to go wrong for me to unpick any of the first 4 names, if you deserve to be selected you will be. I'll also be fighting for my place and getting some 1/4 times submitted, last years result may help my case, but it doesn't automatically make it definite.
None taken :no:
Fair enough if there are 10 cars that you'd rather have in the team than mine. Just means there are 10 cars I'll have to beat up with my little home-grown beast :) And as of now, this season, I'm second to 800bhp on the 1/4 after one attempt and now have up to 110bhp more than him on tap. Yes there are more powerful cars out there, but even Dan (Bling) with his 500bhp S14a (the best car of SXOC IMO) has a similar power-to-weight at the moment.
I am not, in any way whatsoever slagging off other people's cars (known Dan for years, and me & John have a healthy rivalry :p ), but I'm very proud of my motor, what I've done and what it can do. I am also very aware of the limited lifespan a standard CA may have with what I'm trying to do with it. This is not the engine that will be in it come July :no:
One thing though, a lot of the cars you've mentioned aren't even finished, so can't understand how they can rate higher on performance or reliability "at the moment" :confused:
It's cool though, cheers for replying. I like a challenge and so does the car apparently :thumbs:
And as of now, this season, I'm second to 800bhp on the 1/4 after one attempt and now have up to 110bhp more than him on tap.:
I may have a little more power than you think, my boost controller was broken at the rolling road day so I was only running 1bar actuator :thumbs: You may have missed that as you were still in bed :nod:
and me & John have a healthy rivalry :p ), .:
No we don't, I'm going to beat you ;)
I'm not counting on keeing my place at the moment, will be making some more changes soon ......Anyway, the way I see it is if we can get into the 11's then we will make the team :D
I may have a little more power than you think, my boost controller was broken at the rolling road day so I was only running 1bar actuator :thumbs: You may have missed that as you were still in bed :nod:
No we don't, I'm going to beat you ;)
I'm not counting on keeing my place at the moment, will be making some more changes soon ......Anyway, the way I see it is if we can get into the 11's then we will make the team :D
Touchy lol. I was wondering how the Hell you pulled a 12.8 & 113mph terminal with 273bhp. Fair play to you :thumbs:
See, there was me being all nice n shit, and you have to go & say you're gonna beat me :no:
I know what needs to be done. I'm just gonna stop posting now.....In case the car finds out and the voodoo wears off. See you on the strip :wave:
See you on the strip :wave:
Soon I bet :)
Noz if I were you I would camp at the Pod until you get the quarter mile you want:D
Cant wait to see the final list.
Noz if I were you I would camp at the Pod until you get the quarter mile you want:D
Cant wait to see the final list.
Lol, yeah good idea. The extra 0.6 bar / 9 psi (~80bhp according to the graphs) I have on tap may also help beat the 13.4 I managed on low boost :)
30kg lighter too without passenger seat & additional weight removal.
I'm just gonna stop posting now.....In case the car finds out and the voodoo wears off. See you on the strip :wave:
You've gone and done it now :eek:
Lol, looking forward to going out againts you guys again although I'll be a whole different animal by then. Good top see some really strong competition for TOTB this year. Keep it up everyone
same here hope it goes well for every one, mines starting to move a little now and so hope to have lots of seat time and will get upto york for a RWYB day to see what it can do i would hope for low 12's as a min if i can get off the line but its built to handle not to drag race.
Good luck to the lot of you, and heres hoping nothing shears pops or shatters in the run up :thumbs:
Fake Ben Taylor
03-03-2008, 21:11
i didnt even get on the expressed interest list :wack:
if i get the clutch sorted the car will speak for itself though :) IMO it will be 3rd to jez and bigtone on potential :nod: turbo has potential to do 600hp on pump fuel :eek: and i think the rest of the spec can handle that too :cool:
pishhhhhh only 600hp you need to get rid of that hx35 and get the 40 like mine :P 700hp all the way :wack:
Fake Ben Taylor
03-03-2008, 21:23
pishhhhhh only 600hp you need to get rid of that hx35 and get the 40 like mine :P 700hp all the way :wack:
on pump fuel ;) im tempted to get some funny fuel just to see what it does :wack::wack:
though these figures are all just pub figures from looking at what the turbo has potential for and in no way means im going to get that :smash::wack::p
lol i will be happy with anything between 465-500hp from mine all tho im worried about the stock liners on my sr :eek:
i didnt even get on the expressed interest list :wack:
:ghey:
The List so far.
1) Bigtone - I have spoken to BT in person at Autosport although he hasnt posted here yet. His car will be another step on from last year and he has plans for plenty of 1/4 practise. 2007 = 3rd in top speed.
2) SM - Hoping to improve on last years 3rd place in handling.
3) Figjam - back again for more, his 2nd time the cars 3rd.
4) 800bhp - Will be running in the drag series in 2008
5)
6)
7)
Expressed interest.
8) Niteryder - still needs to sort car
9) SX Sam - but doesnt have great record of attendence.
10) Madda - RB26DETT S13
11) Bling - 500bhp
12) Noz - has already started posting times.
13) Damo S13 - Time Attacker - 450bhp
14) Jeremey 200
15) Stuee - tentative - RB30
16) Ben - hopefully 600bhp lag monster :p 3rd fastest 200sx as target
SM Persuding
17) Yak - with the sister car to mine, bother will be same power/livery
18) Bren - may build a 200 this year - looking more likely by the day
19) Jez - has a awesome car
Fake Ben Taylor
04-03-2008, 19:02
yay!:D:D:D:D
in the intress up bumping my self up a little here is a small spec list :wack: as i really want to do this now and rep the club hope to be all rounder but car built to handle :D
Spec list
Engine:-
currently have my apex (from japan sr20det should be between 350-400hp at 1.3bar) but the weekend after the 1st TA round we are fitting my 500hp dbpower engine as long as the head gets back soon from porting and building
Bosch fuel pump
740cc injectors (i need bigger ones)
Adjustable fuel pressure regulator and gauge
H-Dev Recalculating dump valve kit
Holset hx40 turbo kit
Prc pro watesgate
Custom manifold
Exhaust system:-
3" down pipe
3.5inch system
Screamer pipe
Jetex turbo oval 500mm silencer
Cooling:-
DB Power Intercooler
DB Power Radiators twin fans and cowling
DB Power oil cooler
Transmission:-
DB Power 1 piece braided steel clutch line
OS Giken Gearbox
OS Giken Twin plate clutch
LSD
Apex performance type 2 short shift
Apex performance Alloy prop
Suspension/Chassis:-
DB Power S13 brake master cylinder stopper
DB Power Rear sub frame C-style Locking Collars
DB Power Rear sub frame brace
DB Power adjustable tension rods
DB Power adjustable traction control arms
DB Power adjustable toe control arms
DB Power adjustable camber control arms
Driftworks stainless steering bush
Nismo rear sub frame bushes
White line anti roll bars front and rear
Apex Performance front and rear strut braces
Tein mono flex coilovers
Brakes:-
DB Power front huge 345mm 6 pot brake kit
DB Power big 322mm brake kit
5.1 dot brake fluid
Electronics:-
Phormula KS-3 knock analyser
VEMS standalone ecu
EDFC controller
Exterior:-
Charge speed wide arch kit front rear
Unknown front bumper
Type x copy side skirts
150cm wide carbon spoiler
Carbonmods large canards
Homemade front splitter
Custom bonnet vent
Lightweight replacement rear window
Lightweight replacement door windows
Interior:-
Stripped out and I mean stripped out lost all the heater stuff etc….
Corbeau boss seats passenger side
Cobra Suzuka seat driver side
Cobra pro harness (4point and 3inch all round)
Fabricage 6 point cage
Pro sport oil temp gauge
Pro sport oil pressure gauge
Pro sport boost gauge
Pro sport water temp gauge
Pro sport volt gauge
Alloys wheels:-
17"x8" ET35 for front and 17"x9" ET38 for the rear Work Ryver alloys
Tyres:-
Toyo R888 Rear 255/40/17 – Front 235/40/17
:thumbs:
This thread is quiet compared to previous years, how are everyone's builds coming along?
Not done any 1/4 mile runs for aaaaages due to the weather, but the car is still as reliable as ever ;)
York RWYB on 13th, Pro-Street starts at Shakespeare 19th & 20th :thumbs:
Yes my preparation is going well, currently consists of,
Turn up at drag strip :)
Wait till they dry it out :(
Get a run or 2 on a cold slippy slidey surface :eek:
Wait while it rains again :annoyed:
Go home :confused:
Repeat as many time as possible :(:(
Car stll not ready with me but should be up and running by end of April, ready to set some times:)
i ran mine in ta this weekend :D but lots of new mods coming over the next 3-4weeks
I'm going to put my hand up for this now. Seeing as it doesn't clash now, my new engine should be up to the job and shifting on the dog box should see me get some decent drag times... just need to get some drag practice now :nod:
Yay convinced you into it :)
Everyone who competed last year should now have their DVD - if not please give me a shout.
Good luck to the chunk of the tream competing in the HKS drag series this weekend, looking forward to seeing the times :)
Bigtone
800bhp
Noz
We have 8 places remember guys, and I'll be picking the team on chance of scoring points :)
Last year we had 2 3rd places, Tone in top speed and myself in handling. The team selection this year is looking hard work with so many good cars, which is great for the club :thumbs:
Still hoping to be ready BUT, made a big fook up.
Not sure how many times I'm going to get to set but its safe to say I wont be setting any at the pro street drag series this month
Could do with an update of where the rest of you are at?
Could do with an update of where the rest of you are at?
PM Sent
Bigtone;;800bhp;Niteryder;SX Sam;Madda; Bling;Noz;Ben;;Jez;ken;Jeremy 200 ; stuee69 ; Tom_W;David Reid; Square
Know the Score
SM;Figjam;Yak;Bren;Damo S13
I won't be competing I'm afraid.
thats a bummer jez, cant wait to see you car go!
cant wait to see you car go!
Me neither!!
The engine is ready to go in - just got a load of wiring to do - I want to get it running by the end of the month - should be able to do it no probs :)
Nismo Pete
10-05-2008, 13:04
Can I put my name forward at this late stage?
Car is 400bhp+ reliable and handles like a dream :)
Just want to add I will be running well before TOTB so dont rule me out
Jeremy 200
10-05-2008, 17:54
Went to Santa Pod with Stuee69 today in his RB30 S13
11.5@120mph :D:D
Must be top 3 quickest 1/4 mile in the UK for 200's??
Went to Santa Pod with Stuee69 today in his RB30 S13
11.5@120mph :D:D
Must be top 3 quickest 1/4 mile in the UK for 200's??
sweet...
:thumbs:
Jeremy 200
10-05-2008, 18:42
vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GntcLqLtTs
Jeremy 200
10-05-2008, 18:51
Will go faster on drag radials too! Today Stu was runnning on low profile race-slicks.
Great :)
Is he looking forward to TOTB ;)
Jeremy 200
11-05-2008, 09:25
Great :)
Is he looking forward to TOTB ;)
Still needs some convincing!:smash: I'm trying...Keep nagging everytime i go round!:wack: lol We need to gang up on him i think:D
PM me his mobile number :)
Martin...
11-05-2008, 11:23
Think i'll be going to TOTB rather than JAE... JAE is like a 600 mile round trip for me... Maybe even close to 700!!!!
JAE has changed dates to late August, and Venues
Martin...
11-05-2008, 11:26
JAE has changed dates to late August, and Venues
Shit sorry mate, yeah... derrrrrrrrrrrrr Martin...
Well... I'll go to both now then...
Jeremy 200
11-05-2008, 11:45
PM me his mobile number :)
Pm'd:thumbs:
up date
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12.5 Today :thumbs:
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good result....i sooooo need to get on the strip soon
Jezz_S13
18-05-2008, 19:44
Nice. :)
Did Tone manage to get into the tens?
Last I heard he was down to 11.2@133.
Nice. :)
Did Tone manage to get into the tens?
Last I heard he was down to 11.2@133.
:eek::eek:sh1t the bed, hope he did :)
Nice. :)
Did Tone manage to get into the tens?
Last I heard he was down to 11.2@133.
Tone broke a belt so 11.2 was his best :)
Jezz_S13
18-05-2008, 19:55
Ah bugger. :(
waterpump/alternator belt I assume?
Who else ran? Noz?
Alternator belt and no spare unfortunately :annoyed:
Noz 13.2 i think ?, am sure he will report in later :)
Fake Ben Taylor
18-05-2008, 19:57
dang but still his new personal best!:D looking forward to tens from tone!
what boost were you running noz?:)
I'm pretty sure thats personal bests for all 3 of us today, so good result all round really :thumbs:
Didn't see any other sx's there though :(
Jezz_S13
18-05-2008, 20:09
Excellent. :)
getting into the ten's is proving very elusive
but on the up side I now have a new personal best :nod:
11.20 :D
not to bad from a CA...(quickest outside Japan???)
on the down side I did indeed lose the fan belt during a burnout and had to call it a day :(
Butuz now has the drag bug, he did well and now wants more power :D
Jezz_S13
18-05-2008, 21:26
quickest outside japan and australia maybe.
The 9sec thing is in Oz IIRC.
Couldn't you have used a pair of Buffy's stockings for a belt? :smash:
Butuz, what time did you manage matey? :)
Fake Ben Taylor
18-05-2008, 21:40
getting into the ten's is proving very elusive
but on the up side I now have a new personal best :nod:
11.20 :D
not to bad from a CA...(quickest outside Japan???)
on the down side I did indeed lose the fan belt during a burnout and had to call it a day :(
Butuz now has the drag bug, he did well and now wants more power :D
:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy:thumbs:
13.2 @ 104 with a fluffed gear change from 3-4th. Reverse lights came on I was told :wack:
Sigh.
Reverse lights came on I was told :wack:
Yes they did, we though you were gonna come back down the track :eek:
Still, progress is progress :)
Jezz_S13
19-05-2008, 17:24
13.2 @ 104 with a fluffed gear change from 3-4th. Reverse lights came on I was told :wack:
:wack: indeed.
Good to meet you albeit briefly and unintroduced on Saturday.
Excellent guys :)
PB's all round is awesome, sure the 10's will come Tone, and the 12's for Noz :sxoc:
:wack: indeed.
Good to meet you albeit briefly and unintroduced on Saturday.
:o
When was that mate? I have no idea what most people look like :wack:
Jezz_S13
19-05-2008, 18:44
:o
When was that mate? I have no idea what most people look like :wack:
On the hill with Ben and Channie at the end of the day, I only sussed channie was channie last night.
Jeremy 200
19-05-2008, 18:49
Well done all:) good to see times coming down all round!
On the hill with Ben and Channie at the end of the day, I only sussed channie was channie last night.
Ah cool, nice to meet you too :thumbs:
Only 9 weeks to go.... when will the team be picked?
Fake Ben Taylor
21-05-2008, 20:34
im dropping out :)
with the club stuff ongoing my cars taken a back seat (which is more than annoying)
gonna try get the ebngine built and rally up some troops to have a weekend push to get it ready fopr the weekender but we'll see:)
mate if you need a hand give me a shout :)
I can get up to hull fine :) dont mind bringing a car full of east midlands peeps either
Fake Ben Taylor
21-05-2008, 20:41
now theres a plan!! if i get engine built ill try for the weekned before the weekender....thatll be 7/8th june wont it?
sounds about right mate pm me and we can sort something out and getting people up there :)
if you need anything collecting on the way shout as ill be coming in the 306 estate
im dropping out :)
with the club stuff ongoing my cars taken a back seat (which is more than annoying)
gonna try get the ebngine built and rally up some troops to have a weekend push to get it ready fopr the weekender but we'll see:)
you homo
Fake Ben Taylor
21-05-2008, 21:17
you homo
:p:p:p
wheres my pm? :whip:
:p:p:p
wheres my pm? :whip:
wheres my money :annoyed:
Fake Ben Taylor
21-05-2008, 21:26
wheres my money :annoyed:
waiting on your pm!!:annoyed::annoyed::annoyed::p
ben trying to buy you engine tone? or just the spec list :wack:
Fake Ben Taylor
21-05-2008, 21:33
i already know the spec list :p:p:p
ben trying to buy you engine tone? or just the spec list :wack:
he aint got enough money for that info :D
OK guys, with 2 months to go I'll try and post my thoughts, then you can all see what needs to be done to make the team. I'm trying to be honest and no offend anyone, please dont take any comments to heart.
I'll point out this is not final, and feel free to point out something I have missed, or if you feel my thoughts aren't quite right.
I think we have 2 drivers for the Drag/Top Speed that are basically picked, they would have to unpick themselves at this stage.
1) BigTone (low 11's, capable of 10's)
2) 800bhp (12's)
Stuee69 just needs to contact me, or answer the phone when I remember to phone him ... with 11's he can easily make the team.
Noz hasnt got into the 12's, but can, but as you can see the bar is high.
Bling hasnt posted any 1/4's but has impressive power.
Kens car isn't finished.
FigJam is unproven at this moment and looking doubtful it would seem
Damo also has reliability issues but has a good chance of overcoming them
Yak has been fastest SXOCer at Time Attack all year, but should go drag racing for some experiance.
Nismo Pete hasn't been drag racing this year, and is behind Yak.
Madda is not looking to be ready.
Myself, I've still not been to the strip, and haven't been outstanding at TA, but have proven ability on airfeild handling circuits.
I think we'll take a team of 6, if it was picked now it would be.
BigTone
800bhp
Yak
SM
Noz
Bling
In that order.
Stuee could easily bump in 3rd in that list, Noz and Bling still have time to show there proper potential. Damo and Pete still have time to make the list.
Upcoming chances to hit the strip in June before the team is picked. (not including 14/15th where some are racing and some are at SXOC weekender).
Sat 7th "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day @ Santa Pod. Vauxhall cars only, 2pm - 8pm.
Sat 21st "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day @ Santa Pod. JapShow Test Day - Japanese cars only
York - None available?
Shakey - None available?
well, at the mo the only chance im gonna have of proving my self is at the big weekender maybe ? (if i can knock a few DB's of my exhaust) and im gonna have to go to the pod on the 21st to try and get some times......anyone wanna lend me some drag radials!! :wack:
Fake Ben Taylor
26-05-2008, 14:41
no one will be proving anything at the weekender as its untimed :)
no one will be proving anything at the weekender as its untimed :)
:ghey:
Jeremy 200
26-05-2008, 15:03
OK guys, with 2 months to go I'll try and post my thoughts, then you can all see what needs to be done to make the team. I'm trying to be honest and no offend anyone, please dont take any comments to heart.
I'll point out this is not final, and feel free to point out something I have missed, or if you feel my thoughts aren't quite right.
I think we have 2 drivers for the Drag/Top Speed that are basically picked, they would have to unpick themselves at this stage.
1) BigTone (low 11's, capable of 10's)
2) 800bhp (12's)
Stuee69 just needs to contact me, or answer the phone when I remember to phone him ... with 11's he can easily make the team.
Noz hasnt got into the 12's, but can, but as you can see the bar is high.
Bling hasnt posted any 1/4's but has impressive power.
Kens car isn't finished.
FigJam is unproven at this moment and looking doubtful it would seem
Damo also has reliability issues but has a good chance of overcoming them
Yak has been fastest SXOCer at Time Attack all year, but should go drag racing for some experiance.
Nismo Pete hasn't been drag racing this year, and is behind Yak.
Madda is not looking to be ready.
Myself, I've still not been to the strip, and haven't been outstanding at TA, but have proven ability on airfeild handling circuits.
I think we'll take a team of 6, if it was picked now it would be.
BigTone
800bhp
Yak
SM
Noz
Bling
In that order.
Stuee could easily bump in 3rd in that list, Noz and Bling still have time to show there proper potential. Damo and Pete still have time to make the list.
Upcoming chances to hit the strip in June before the team is picked. (not including 14/15th where some are racing and some are at SXOC weekender).
Sat 7th "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day @ Santa Pod. Vauxhall cars only, 2pm - 8pm.
Sat 21st "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day @ Santa Pod. JapShow Test Day - Japanese cars only
York - None available?
Shakey - None available?
Have emailed your post to Stu. Don't think his membership is upto date so he can't see this thread.:smash:
He's re-building his engine at the mo (almost done actually:eek:!) as there was a small issue of a cracked ring-land on no.6:smash: but its not done any damage....just a new piston needed!
Have emailed your post to Stu. Don't think his membership is upto date so he can't see this thread.:smash:
Thats a bugger, that rules him out ...
Fake Ben Taylor
26-05-2008, 15:30
so annoyed ive missed this :(:( damn rps :annoyed:
car looks like it will be roadworthy for the weekender but thats too late :(
so annoyed ive missed this :(:( damn rps :annoyed:
car looks like it will be roadworthy for the weekender but thats too late :(
I'm planning on going to Santa Pod the week after the weekender, so is Yak ...
Sat 21st "RWYB" Run What Ya Brung - Public Track Day @ Santa Pod. JapShow Test Day - Japanese cars only
Team of 6 will be finalised by July 1st.
http://www.sxoc.com/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=54787&stc=1&d=1211829522
also just found out from noal (Noz), there is a RWYB on at shakespeare the sat the 14th, me and noal are planing on going then off to the big weekender as its just round the corner be rude not to...
Fake Ben Taylor
26-05-2008, 20:35
guys this is all sunding amazing!!:D:D:D
might make this yet :nod:
who has a surface grinder and some know how to grind my shims in then?:D
Yeah, saw that, but Santa Pod is "round the corner" from Prescott hill :wack:
my reliability issues should be all sorted by the end of tomorrow with a bit of luck will let you know
Have we still got 8 spaces allocated???
Where´s brens monster :)
Will Jez be ready... isn´t the engine running now :thumbs:
6 ....
Unfinished
He has counted himself out
just confirmed with my mates i will be there so if anyone needs a hand i'll be hanging about !
im pulling my name from this due to bad luck and we have just put the 3rd rebuilt engine in with in 300miles
I've been under pressure to name at least some of the team by TOTB.
So ..... from the 6 places we have ...
1) BigTone - no suprises there
2) 800bhp - 12.5 already this year with only 320bhp
3) SM - see if I can match last years podium
4) Yak - see if he can beat me
5) ?
6) ?
So Bling, Noz, Squares, Pete, Ken and any last minute people throwing your hat into the ring .... you have just a few weeks to state your case and prove your point.
Noz - You need to be well into the 12's mate, the official qualifing time for drag specials is 12.5 or FASTER
Bling - You just need to prove your car
Pete - you should try and get some 1/4 slips
Squares - your car is reliable, that counts for a lot in my book, a 1/4 slip or footage from Prescott if you were there would help your case.
Ken - How far off is your V8?
Anyone else?
If anyone knows Stuee - kick him up the arse to join the club
Car is not far off now but wont be able to compete, I'm away on holiday, for the first time in 6 years the wife changed the dates we go away from first two weeks of July to the second two, sorry Kev, deffo next year and it should be supercharged by then:nod:
im so gutted i cant come forward.... stick me on the if some one dont make it there list as i will be there on the day anyway and in the 200sx if it dont die on the rollers on the 3rd and the next TA round before totb. engine seams good 600+miles now but i need to give it a few oil changes and stick the new inlet cam in after my fudge up :wack:
bling cars in bits at min. blown turbo not sure when it will be back on the road i know apt now have the turbo and he is after some mapping time with apt too
... after some mapping time with apt too
I think Dan has robbed my (4th of the year) mapping slot just vacated with my engine issues .....
I'll have to rebook with the next round of changes that I still have to make.
yeah, i new bling was after your slot but did not know he had got it.
Well I wont be ready next Monday ... It'll be touch and go for Oulton....
Fake Ben Taylor
16-06-2008, 23:41
i was hoping to make it but with the engine build hiccups im struggling :(:(:(
i can get the car ready for the event im sure but not in time to prove it:(
yea turbo went puff puff Car is in at apt on monday, for ubber powarzzz
rwb on 13th at york.
also doing a track day at elvinton on the 5th. And thats about all i can do. I have the power
Jeremy 200
17-06-2008, 09:33
I've been under pressure to name at least some of the team by TOTB.
So ..... from the 6 places we have ...
1) BigTone - no suprises there
2) 800bhp - 12.5 already this year with only 320bhp
3) SM - see if I can match last years podium
4) Yak - see if he can beat me
5) ?
6) ?
So Bling, Noz, Squares, Pete, Ken and any last minute people throwing your hat into the ring .... you have just a few weeks to state your case and prove your point.
Noz - You need to be well into the 12's mate, the official qualifing time for drag specials is 12.5 or FASTER
Bling - You just need to prove your car
Pete - you should try and get some 1/4 slips
Squares - your car is reliable, that counts for a lot in my book, a 1/4 slip or footage from Prescott if you were there would help your case.
Ken - How far off is your V8?
Anyone else?
If anyone knows Stuee - kick him up the arse to join the club
Tried my best to 'persuade' stu but i don't think he's going to go for it unfortunately..
However.
I do know where he keeps his car keys;):D
Hi SM,
Car is still running great and I am available for those dates.
I have pulled over 150mph on GPS, so would think I would be able to run that on the day.
1/4 mile? No idea I am afraid, perhaps I should have worked a RWYB into the equation, but I am afraid I haven't. I would be dissapointed if the car was not into the 12's.
Handling circuit, this is where I would hope to be able to do the club proud. I have been working hard on the car setup and have been having driver tuition which has helped hugely. I recently recived the "fatest driver of the day" award at Millbrook proving ground in a Caterham, and I later found out that it was the fastest time any GTROC member had recorded in the same car and on the same track.
I hope that helps,
Cheers,
It does help, thanks Squares :thumbs:
I'd be suprised if you could do a 12 without any practise on the drag strip to be honest, if you can do a RWYB in the next few weeks and prove me wrong that would be fantastic :) and would seal your place.
At the moment the 2 places left come down to you, Bling and Noz it seems, and with Bling being broken and Noz way from the 12.5 qualifing time for a drag specialist then you have to reckon your likely to make the team.
It does help, thanks Squares :thumbs:
I'd be suprised if you could do a 12 without any practise on the drag strip to be honest, if you can do a RWYB in the next few weeks and prove me wrong that would be fantastic :) and would seal your place.
At the moment the 2 places left come down to you, Bling and Noz it seems, and with Bling being broken and Noz way from the 12.5 qualifing time for a drag specialist then you have to reckon your likely to make the team.
Ok, great stuff.:thumbs:
How hard can that drag stuff be, its only a straight line.:wack: I will look to see if there is any RWYB stuff going on.
I will get some preparation going then, perhaps I can give you a call this evening mate?
Cheers.:)
Jap show at Santa Pod this weekend (RWYB) :thumbs:
Jap show at Santa Pod this weekend (RWYB) :thumbs:
Oooooh.:thumbs:
Likely to get many runs do you think mate?:confused:
Oooooh.:thumbs:
Likely to get many runs do you think mate?:confused:
Saturday will be best for getting runs in, weather permitting :nod:
It does help, thanks Squares :thumbs:
I'd be suprised if you could do a 12 without any practise on the drag strip to be honest, if you can do a RWYB in the next few weeks and prove me wrong that would be fantastic :) and would seal your place.
At the moment the 2 places left come down to you, Bling and Noz it seems, and with Bling being broken and Noz way from the 12.5 qualifing time for a drag specialist then you have to reckon your likely to make the team.
i bet my car is runing again befor yours is, lol
i bet my car is runing again befor yours is, lol
Yeah, thats true.
And it was ;)
Blings car is back on the road, still with lots of power.
1 week today I will finalise the team, 1st July.
Out of the people left in the running, nobody seems to have submitted any times set at Japshow .....
Your not making my life easy :wack:
REALLY....................... when? :eek: thats a dam good time there mate
i had a dream last nite, it was rather fun
** knocks blings pick-points down by 5 **
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