needfordspeed Member 166 Member For: 22y 2m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/04/10 12:12 PM Share Posted 30/04/10 12:12 PM Hey guys, just heard from a mate that this car is now WELL into the 8's at around ~165 MPH, can anyone confirm this! If so, massive congrats to the boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/04/10 12:15 PM Share Posted 30/04/10 12:15 PM It was only a matter of time. Hats off to all involved, amazing achievement for a nearly 2 ton family sedan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
power_slide Hitting the apex Donating Members 596 Member For: 16y 4m 12d Gender: Male Location: Miranda Posted 30/04/10 12:15 PM Share Posted 30/04/10 12:15 PM got any pics or vids?info on the car for us that are in the dark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic Donating Members 1,725 Member For: 17y 1m 12d Gender: Male Posted 30/04/10 12:19 PM Share Posted 30/04/10 12:19 PM I think its gonna be a fair bit lighter than 2 tonne. and well done !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dillz Three pedals are better then two.. Donating Members 15,637 Member For: 17y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/04/10 12:22 PM Share Posted 30/04/10 12:22 PM True but still...I wonder what they got it down to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
typhoon_freak Cryptic Clothing Company Donating Members 4,556 Member For: 16y 7m 20d Gender: Male Location: Brisvages, Capalaba Posted 30/04/10 12:28 PM Share Posted 30/04/10 12:28 PM gee 8's, that's nuts.. that car is insane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyv EPC Member Donating Members 1,598 Member For: 16y 2m 27d Gender: Male Posted 30/04/10 12:28 PM Share Posted 30/04/10 12:28 PM (edited) I heard 8.7 at 164mph, insanely quick, taking it up to the vl boys now! Edited 30/04/10 12:29 PM by tonyv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worm A much better forum Silver Donating Members 3,808 Member For: 16y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 30/04/10 12:41 PM Share Posted 30/04/10 12:41 PM LOL not bad!!! Can't imagine how quick that would be! And the stress on the driveline in a car that heavy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needfordspeed Member 166 Member For: 22y 2m 8d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 30/04/10 01:29 PM Author Share Posted 30/04/10 01:29 PM I've heard 8.71 @ 164 now, I wonder how much faster they'll go!Pretty cool how the first 8 second BA, smashed in a 8! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtech Member 13 Member For: 17y 5m 10d Gender: Male Location: campbellfield Posted 01/05/10 12:24 AM Share Posted 01/05/10 12:24 AM I was at Calder Park lastnight with the Gtech boys... after trying the power to the ground on the first pass the car had traction issues! On the the second run the power was put to the ground still ONLY with 1.48 60FT the car managaged to do a 8.71 @ 164. A huge congratulations to Rick and Denise (Gtech); Andrew and Con (Preston Automatics and Differentials)for all the tireless hours put in to the car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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