Richard Quinn
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:03 AM |
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New world indoor speed record - Grasser!!
BBC Link
Well done to Phil Cooper!
Have a look at the video and then think about what it's like racing seven other cars from a clutch start on a 1/4 mile oval on grass/mud 
For info, this is a Class 9 which is car engine only to a maximum of 2060cc with no forced induction and running on pump fuel.
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donut
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:08 AM |
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Excellent video!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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MikeR
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:15 AM |
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Pah, NS Dev's class 9 does that in the length of his garage..........
although if you've seen his garage its as big as the NEC
(damned impressive when you remember top gear where trying to get the record in a F1 car at Earls court last year)
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:23 AM |
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Yup, they managed 81mph 
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Nick Skidmore
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 09:43 AM |
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Decent Hillclimb cars are doing 60mph at 64ft distance from a standing start.
I would have thought Willem Toet's Pilbeam (did a 1.64 sec 64 ft at Shelsley) would have taken the record no problem.
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russbost
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 10:12 AM |
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Rotten Sods! Never invited me to play, I can hit 90 in the length of my drive!!!
Trouble is then I wake up!
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spunky
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 11:15 AM |
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Good little vid, but am I missing something?
'indoor speed record' so find a bigger room!
The Mastercare depot up the road here must be 1000m long.... Can I use my Blackbird
The reckless man may not live as long......
But the cautious man does not live at all.....
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Wadders
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 11:29 AM |
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Wow! Thats quick. What engine is it Nick?
Originally posted by Nick Skidmore
Decent Hillclimb cars are doing 60mph at 64ft distance from a standing start.
I would have thought Willem Toet's Pilbeam (did a 1.64 sec 64 ft at Shelsley) would have taken the record no problem.
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Nick Skidmore
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 12:05 PM |
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3.5L judd V8 Turboed!!
He feeds his tyres with softener so he is known as chemical willy!!
Top line Hillclimb cars have been faster accelerating than F1 cars for years now.
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mookaloid
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 12:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Richard Quinn
BBC Link
Well done to Phil Cooper!
Have a look at the video and then think about what it's like racing seven other cars from a clutch start on a 1/4 mile oval on grass/mud
For info, this is a Class 9 which is car engine only to a maximum of 2060cc with no forced induction and running on pump fuel.
Lexus engine with 300BHP I believe
I want one.....(unsuprisingly)
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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MikeR
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| posted on 13/12/06 at 12:57 PM |
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ask NS Dev, he's looked into them. i believe you want the jap import lexus engine. Steel crank etc.
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