Max Power Member 381 Member For: 20y 10m 7d Location: MENAI, NSW Posted 21/03/06 01:39 PM Share Posted 21/03/06 01:39 PM Was told by an expert that the difference of a car length down the quarter means that the winning car has 37rwkw (50rwhp) on the other. And that's of course from a standing start.So if this is right, what does it say about those of us who race one another, side by side from about 80kph to about 180kph on private roads. I for one wouldve expected that a credible win was at least a car length but given the above revelation, if true, a doors' length win is a more realistic expectation equating to a round about 20+ rwkw advantage. Also, if true, the upside of this info is a car length win over a standing quarter with less than a 37rwkw power advantage means a superior driving technique rather than car ability.Certainly some food for thought if true.Can anyone confirm this?Regards,Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PozzE Member 133 Member For: 19y 3m 8d Posted 21/03/06 09:16 PM Share Posted 21/03/06 09:16 PM Was told by an expert that the difference of a car length down the quarter means that the winning car has 37rwkw (50rwhp) on the other. And that's of course from a standing start.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Bastards know I'm going to have to figure it out myself...I'm curious but don't beleive it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian6T T.P.I.S. Donating Members 2,578 Member For: 20y 3m 7d Gender: Male Location: SoR, WA Posted 21/03/06 10:17 PM Share Posted 21/03/06 10:17 PM Was told by an expert that the difference of a car length down the quarter means that the winning car has 37rwkw (50rwhp) on the other. And that's of course from a standing start.So if this is right, what does it say about those of us who race one another, side by side from about 80kph to about 180kph on private roads. I for one wouldve expected that a credible win was at least a car length but given the above revelation, if true, a doors' length win is a more realistic expectation equating to a round about 20+ rwkw advantage. Also, if true, the upside of this info is a car length win over a standing quarter with less than a 37rwkw power advantage means a superior driving technique rather than car ability.Certainly some food for thought if true.Can anyone confirm this?Regards,ArthurAre you talking about the same two cars going up against each other aren't you.Other wise I dont think that's true. How about the cars that way 900kgs going up against 1800kg cars?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towner Member 10 Member For: 20y 4m 9d Posted 21/03/06 10:18 PM Share Posted 21/03/06 10:18 PM What if you have 2 20sec cars both racing, one is only a car length behind, yet the winning car only has 40rwkw cos its a sh*tbox, does the other car only have 3rwkw? I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducatijb Lifetime Members 3,448 Member For: 21y 11m 7d Gender: Male Location: sydney Posted 21/03/06 10:39 PM Share Posted 21/03/06 10:39 PM Also, if true, the upside of this info is a car length win over a standing quarter with less than a 37rwkw power advantage means a superior driving technique rather than car ability.Certainly some food for thought if true.Can anyone confirm this?Regards,Arthur<{POST_SNAPBACK}>So how many kw's did the VL have the other Friday night Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 22y 5m Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 21/03/06 11:26 PM Share Posted 21/03/06 11:26 PM I haven't done the math yet - I think I'll leave it up to Lawsy. However, as a general rule of thumb, it sounds about right for two cars of the same weight and which are operating within their traction limits. But if you started talking in extreme cases then of course it wouldn't stand up scientifically due to so many variables being involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shockF6 Member 478 Member For: 19y 5m 6d Location: Melbourne Posted 21/03/06 11:48 PM Share Posted 21/03/06 11:48 PM Was told by an expert that the difference of a car length down the quarter means that the winning car has 37rwkw (50rwhp) on the other. And that's of course from a standing start.my question would be, Where in the rev range is the extra 37RWKW? if I have a car that produces 200RWKW at 2000rpm and holds it through to 6000rpm, are you saying that it would loose to a car that has 140RWKW at 2000rpm but 237RWKW at 5000rpm??there are soo many variables that your expert has not specified, there for you can only say IT IS POSSABLE that your expert is correct but far more likely that he is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Member 381 Member For: 20y 10m 7d Location: MENAI, NSW Posted 21/03/06 11:50 PM Author Share Posted 21/03/06 11:50 PM Are you talking about the same two cars going up against each other aren't you.Other wise I dont think that's true. How about the cars that way 900kgs going up against 1800kg cars??<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes of course. Setup and weight need to be the same otherwise power variation cannot be measured as it isnt the only variable.Arthur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Member 381 Member For: 20y 10m 7d Location: MENAI, NSW Posted 21/03/06 11:53 PM Author Share Posted 21/03/06 11:53 PM Also, if true, the upside of this info is a car length win over a standing quarter with less than a 37rwkw power advantage means a superior driving technique rather than car ability.Certainly some food for thought if true.Can anyone confirm this?Regards,Arthur<{POST_SNAPBACK}>So how many kw's did the VL have the other Friday night Arthur <{POST_SNAPBACK}>that's obvious JB - no where near enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper361 Member 407 Member For: 20y 1m 22d Location: Brissy Norf siide Posted 21/03/06 11:59 PM Share Posted 21/03/06 11:59 PM I would have thought winning by one car length would have to add roughly 2 inches to ones self Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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