Terminal speed, target 100mph. Entry Rules.

[Prof]

To be fair Trex, I wasn\'t on the forum 10 months ago, but I know that at least 3 or 4 of us were ready for this on Monday - just the weather did not allow.

It\'s a bit of fun, and as amateurs, probably more of a challenge than having an experienced driver or sorted car.  Given our poor starting techniques, most of the competition is going to be at the fast end of the track, relying on the car more than the driver !  :driving

We all know the FC has a lame 3rd gear, but that makes it all the more interesting.  I think this challenge has some life in it yet for the rest of the year.

Game on.... :cool

[grinder]

the only excuse i have at this moment intime is

1 - the master cylinder seals are shot and the clutch peddle sticks to the floor and creeps in 1st - not ideal for the 1/4 mile
2 - errrr lots of rain and a closed track

im really really gutted that i didnt get to run to be honest - i have been waiting for this day for ages and then the weather spoils it - i had gone thru the scrutineering ( sp ) got my number on the car - went to pay and forgot my license ( it was in the car ) as i went back for it - the heavens opened and as they say "rain stopped play"

im hoping to get on the 1/4 mile track before the next RS - just to see if i stand a chance ?

Stu
( still gutted that i didnt race )

[Prof]

So close...

Had the Gtec on this morning, as I was working the weekend, and the roads around here are virtually empty at 6.00am on a Sunday morning.  

So found myself a nice long stretch of tarmac, dead straight and level, and sat with the car ready to go.  Reset the old Gtec and then did a test run.

Managed a 15.75 with TS of 96.5 Mph, and that was with a boggy start (tried dropping the clutch and made a pig\'s ear of it  :rolleyes: )

Accuracy is quoted as +/- 1/10 Sec and +/- 1 Mph.

So I am more and more convinced my heavy old bus will do the 1/4 ton  

[grinder]

96.5 isnt bad - best for me so far is about 93