fc cab at york raceway

stuart wizy · August 27, 2007, 10:09:14 AM

Had a top crack with my 100 quid fc cab yesterday!
after geting the profec b piped up the corect way I made quite a few runs at .7 bar ish with hks filter and fcd.
its the first time ive launched an fc and to be honest I was well impressed how well they can launch of the line even on street tyres!
the car out launched 2 tuned scoobys and a skyline up to 60 ft!!!!!
only problem is every time I hit 3rd gear ecu went into limp mode which was so annoying after outlaunching everything I was up against so I didnt get a full 1/4 time, I had to turn ignition of and on again to cross the line !!!!
I was hitting 9000 rpm in first and second with a 2.1sec 60 ft on stock turbo and intercooler and stock tyres which aint bad for so little mods.
best 100 quid ive ever spent in my life:yes

kev-yorks · August 27, 2007, 10:23:24 AM

See you back there in a few weeks time Stu. Hopefully you\'ll be sorted by then.
Kevin

TiddlesRX7 · August 27, 2007, 03:57:02 PM

I might be up for a run or two next time. post details next time there is a RWYB going on. Not bad launch time by the way.

kev-yorks · August 27, 2007, 04:10:29 PM

Sunday the 23rd of september the next one mate. Then the 14th October the last one of the season.
Kevin

pdtaylor18 · August 27, 2007, 09:34:13 PM

"I was hitting 9000 rpm in first and second with a 2.1sec 60 ft " Now thats a lot of revs for any rotary, be careful you dont cook it mate even with your setup. Nice to see a cab on the line-up, hopefully getting my other Cab sorted for next years strip events.

Then reading your thread again........who cares for Â£100 !!!! well done anyway for even getting it lined up.

stuart wizy · August 27, 2007, 10:08:50 PM

it was so easy to rev to 9 grand with no rev limiter! should there be one??
maybe thats why it kept going into limp every time I hit 3rd gear.

stuart wizy · August 27, 2007, 10:28:17 PM

Quote from: kev-yorksSee you back there in a few weeks time Stu. Hopefully you\'ll be sorted by then.
Kevin

im hopeing to be in the other drag fc kev.
the motors ready for going in now, just got to pipe ic and fuel lines up when its in the car, if its not ready the fc cab will make some better launches with some full slicks.

kev-yorks · August 27, 2007, 10:31:23 PM

Pleased to see we\'ve got you motivated again Stu.
Kevin

peterwolds · August 28, 2007, 06:14:11 AM

Â£100 what a bargain,decent time for 60 foot too

grinder · August 28, 2007, 08:59:57 AM

what ECU is in it - it should still have a rev limit

stuart wizy · August 28, 2007, 09:36:27 AM

Quote from: grinderwhat ECU is in it - it should still have a rev limit

standard ecu stu, but i did notice the speedo had stopped working, I need to check ecu for error codes.
Im starting to think it may be a good idea to use the cab as the drag car because it must be so much lighter with no roof no backwindow and a tiny boot, imagine how much lighter it would be with no seats dash and motor and frame out for hood and theres so much you could do away with under bonnet ie them big motors for pop up lights ect ect.
I had an idea it would be quick of the line with the big weight advantage.
I would need to weld a good roll cage in it mind you, dont fancy having a roll in it at over 100 with no roll bar!!!!!!!!!!
what do u guys think?? is there any cabs running as drag cars anywhere abroad?? makes sense don you think.
grinder get your cab up to york for the next meeting mate:yes
does anyone know the weight diference from fc and fc cab?

kev-yorks · August 28, 2007, 07:16:47 PM

Quotegrinder get your cab up to york for the next meeting mate:yes

I\'d second this come on Stu you tight Arse use the car don\'t let it rot away like the last one. Shaun may be over for the next meet so you can have a mini convoy.
Kevin

grinder · August 28, 2007, 08:04:40 PM

humm running a auto up the strip - is it worth it ??

and its stock aswell

BUT - may have to come up ....esp if shaun is heading over aswell

and yes kev - this car wont rot away - its been used quite often so far - i love the "roof down" driving - its superb

kev-yorks · August 28, 2007, 08:40:20 PM

You can still show the chav\'s in there nova\'s etc Stu. You\'ll end up in the same group on engine size.
Kevin

stuart wizy · August 28, 2007, 10:13:11 PM

Quote from: grinderhumm running a auto up the strip - is it worth it ??

and its stock aswell

BUT - may have to come up ....esp if shaun is heading over aswell

and yes kev - this car wont rot away - its been used quite often so far - i love the "roof down" driving - its superb

stu come down and have a run in my 100 quid scooby 60 ft eater at the next meeting! you must be 3 stone lighter than me!!
you up for a little 60 ft comp both of using my car on slicks 3 runs a piece??
im gona start an 100 quid racing club!!!!!!!