Bfmk2 (unopened)

[EZ2CME]

Good luck mate

[qik1]

thanks. Everything is as good as its gonna get so might as well give it a crack while ive got the time to make the trip.

[qik1]

Well we made the trip & got back in one piece. I didnt do a pb & I really understand the meaning of to much power & a lack of experience which was my undoing. With my previous power level a mediocre skid got me off the line with a descent 60ftr. It was still reasonably consistant with a couple of 11.4's with a 2 plus 60ftr & a 11.6 with a 60ftr of 2.2. This run still left me with a smile from ear to ear with doin fishtale to half track. Made for a good video. Couldnt believe the time it still did.

At the last minute before they shut up I shot back into staging lanes trying to get one more run in & they let me. On advice from the boys I lit a massive fire underneath it with hittin 4th gear & leavin a bunch of smoke im sure anyone would be proud of. I finallly got full traction off the line & had a perfect run but the bloody timekeepers didnt time it. Anyway I know what I need to do to get it off the line next time im down there. Every trip I learn something & most importantly the car ran so sweet & I learnt something!!!

[YPURV4]

Nice mate, im sure once you get the new setup down pat you will see your 10's mate, have you thought about going full drag spec's, slicks, no interior etc

And atleast you got it back in one piece that's a positive to take out of it lol. its a fine art trying to put the power to the ground hopefully in a few weeks ill be in the same boat, im planning on 10's this year also.

Good luck next time mate

Edited 24/05/09 12:37 AM by YPURV4

[blueboost]

At least you were there having fun, what mph did it get to, that's the real power indicator, the time can go up in smoke with a bad track.

David

[EZ2CME]

Good stuff mate. Do you have the video to share with us possible?

[RAP1D]

The last run sounds promising mate, pitty it wasnt timed but atleast you can do the same next time

[XAH03]

the best mph was 126mph.

I have got some videos but they were taken from my phone so they are pretty crap.

Was pretty awesome seeing the beast with its rear end going from side to side.

[qik1]

Dave I was expecting abit higher mph than we did especially with the seat of the pants feel compared to last time. I didnt take much notice of the speedo either on the last run because everything happened alot quicker. Even on the last run I feel I could get it off the line alot quicker. Theres alot more there especially now I know what it takes to get it down the track. Its abit of a mission in tville was thinking of making the trip down your way bein that its in abit better nick. We did talk to one of the blokes there that helps run the night & he suggested & said it was ok that we use VHT if we can get our hands on it to, just get one of the boys to spray a puddle before each run. He could see I was havin abit of trouble. Do you know anyone with a abit lying aound that we could buy off them???

The only explanation I have for the low mph is that I had to run around 12psi in the tyres which in the end didnt help because I wasnt getting enough heat in them anyway. I know how to fix that now, it can pull a serious skid. lol. Apart from the half track side to side run the skid was the most fun I had all night. Abit of a novelty as I baby in that way on the street. Cant wait to get back down there which im gonna try & do in the next month or so. Theres nothing like abit of practise.

Best part of getting it back is that beau (xaho3) has got it in the body shop fitting the new phoon bar & bootlip spoiler. All the underbonnet goodies are goin on as well & the new wheels & boots are fitted. They have to roll the guard as they hit goin over some of the shocking roads we have up here. Looks pretty cranky from behind now. Will make sure we get some good footage next time especially since everything will be on & looking pretty.

[bcl]

If you can't get under around 1.85 or better for the 60' your chance of a good ET is blown straight away, and you know very quickly whether or not you have blown the run.

If so just focus on gear change rpm to see what works best for your torque.

I have found that with a slower ET my mph will be higher than with a better time.

If you really have 430rwkw I would expect you should be around 130mph minumum.

With power increases you should definitely notice better acceleration, most particularly in 4th in the ZF when loss of traction should not be an issue.

When you are down in power (under 400) you will be wishing for more power, and the run is a bit ho/hum. Over 400 it changes and it is far more challenging, not just the start, but keeping the car straight, going sideways when changing gears, and making sure you change at the right time rather than hitting the rev limit.

I usually start at around 15lb in the tyres, assses the traction, and usually reduce down to 12lb, as wsid is generally very mediocre, and too much power becomes dangerous on a slippery track.

Keep in mind the memory of that last run without the time slip, focus, and try to emulate it again. Suddenly it'll all come together, perhaps when you least expect it.

Good luck.

Brian