OCUK RWYB Drag Meet - Saturday September 17th - Santa Pod Raceway

scaza · 13 Aug 2016 at 19:03

I have about 160 in the mx5, along with an awful clutch.

Mal X · 13 Aug 2016 at 19:12

scaza said:
The 1300hp ams GTR on slicks ran a 9.05. Have to be very light to get 9.2 out of 800hp.

i was wondering that last night, this Chevrolet Nova 2 weighs 2505 lbs and runs 9.2 at 144........there's a photo of it at the Pod so it's correct, so either the advert is wrong and it's more than 800hp...........more like 900hp or it is indeed only 2505lbs, which is very light for a Nova 2, mind you it's pretty well stripped out and it's quite a small boxy Yank car.

it would be a **** to make street legal as it runs on methanol.........but the rest, lights, indicators/wipers etc wouldn't be too much of a problem.

my guess is the HP is right because a 434 ci race tuned is around 800hp max without forced induction etc.

the standard GTR weighs 3,840 lb which is really heavy, but i've no idea what the AMS weighs.

nicRob · 13 Aug 2016 at 19:16

I'll probably come along, may run but not sure yet - need to sort out launch control settings sometime

LizardKing · 13 Aug 2016 at 21:42

ste2005 said:
Is this for really powerful cars or can any mere mortals with a hot ish hatch join?

I've seen a driving instructors car run the strip, i think you will be fine

Its a good fun day our regardless of car, those lights change quicker than you think!

Stick me down as a maybe, I've not had chance to go this year and might prompt me to fix the niggles!

Frozennova · 13 Aug 2016 at 22:16

LizardKing said:
I've seen a driving instructors car run the strip, i think you will be fine Its a good fun day our regardless of car, those lights change quicker than you think!

Stick me down as a maybe, I've not had chance to go this year and might prompt me to fix the niggles!

Come along, it's only up the road for you as well.

I've heard of 2CVs running.

There is basically nothing that will run a lower than a 30s quarter which is when the timing gear runs out

Mal X · 13 Aug 2016 at 22:22

Frozennova said:
Come along, it's only up the road for you as well.

I've heard of 2CVs running.

There is basically nothing that will run a lower than a 30s quarter which is when the timing gear runs out

i'll bring my push bike then

ScoobyDoo69 · 14 Aug 2016 at 19:24

Thread updated, couple who didn't mention what car. Hoping a lot of the possibles turn into runners

ShiWarrior said:
no cage required

no weight limit, just a helmet and driving licence

ScoobyDoo, congrats on the new Scooby mate, still preferred your old one though

Thanks. Me too

Mal X said:
this is a damned good thread
9.2 seconds is about 800HP depending on weight of course

Mal X said:
i'll bring my push bike then

So are you coming?

ShiWarrior · 14 Aug 2016 at 19:32

if we are bringing push bikes, im coming

I am working so I cant make it

hope some of you are taking a video camera, sounds like your gonna have lots of fun!

nicRob · 14 Aug 2016 at 19:33

Same car as before Kosta, Fiat Coupe

ScoobyDoo69 · 14 Aug 2016 at 19:35

I'm forgetful! It's been a while for me in Motors properly

Mal X · 14 Aug 2016 at 19:55

ScoobyDoo69 said:
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So are you coming?

i would absolutely love to, but i cant purchase another car for at least another month at the earliest..........and i deffo aint going to make a fool of myself in my Jazz

i sense that we've got the start of something great here and if this takes off, then my personal view is keep the Jazz for work etc, and buy a 2nd Street Legal car for Drag Racing.

i'll turn up to watch though..............DEFINITELY

Mal X · 14 Aug 2016 at 19:58

ShiWarrior said:
if we are bringing push bikes, im coming

I am working so I cant make it

hope some of you are taking a video camera, sounds like your gonna have lots of fun!

i love Drag racing i used to go all the time when i was a nipper.....i'd rather do this than go on holiday, i think it would be great to meet people here

ScoobyDoo69 · 14 Aug 2016 at 20:00

I thought you just bought an Evo? :confused:

I'll put you down as a spectator then

Mal X · 14 Aug 2016 at 20:06

ScoobyDoo69 said:
I thought you just bought an Evo?

I'll put you down as a spectator then

no, for Drag Racing i'd go for Yank Muscle..... but if i was going to buy a fast street car only, then i'd go for the 2016 Subaru WRX STI that i test drove last week.....brilliant car.

Housey · 14 Aug 2016 at 21:29

Bit too hard on the transmission for my liking. Only drag event I have done is Fighting Torque in 2007 but that was over 3/4 mile. Nailed it at that event but too much strain for my liking on the R8.

LizardKing · 14 Aug 2016 at 21:36

Sorry forgot to mention my car, Mitsubishi GTO TT

Housey said:
Bit too hard on the transmission for my liking. Only drag event I have done is Fighting Torque in 2007 but that was over 3/4 mile. Nailed it at that event but too much strain for my liking on the R8.

You can launch as hard or as soft as you like

Its not officially racing but if something tasty lines up its hard not to gun it

Housey · 14 Aug 2016 at 21:38

If you go to go then go

Frozennova · 14 Aug 2016 at 21:42

Housey said:
Bit too hard on the transmission for my liking. Only drag event I have done is Fighting Torque in 2007 but that was over 3/4 mile. Nailed it at that event but too much strain for my liking on the R8.

I'd like to think the R8 was engineered with abuse in mind

kindai · 14 Aug 2016 at 21:50

Ok put me down as coming

Looks like my schedule has freed up!

Do we need to bring our own helmets? As i dont have one....

Frozennova · 14 Aug 2016 at 21:58

kindai said:
Ok put me down as coming Looks like my schedule has freed up!

Do we need to bring our own helmets? As i dont have one....

A quick google suggests a stock GTR does the quarter in about 11.5s @ 120mph so you would need a helmet

OCUK RWYB Drag Meet - Saturday September 17th - Santa Pod Raceway

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