jimgiblett
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 06:18 PM |
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T'was damp and greasy. No place for heroics, leave that for Brands or Stelvio in the snow
- Jim
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Originally posted by adithorp
"... lack of traction and constant driver imput..."
I instantly recognised that as Jims, "try and scare the bejesus out of them" demo' driving style.
I take it the V6 was Clairs car?
adrian
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adithorp
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| posted on 5/4/10 at 09:56 PM |
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So not like when you took the manageress from the hotel in Laon out and you were still going sidways as you went past on the by-pass?
quote:
Originally posted by jimgiblett
T'was damp and greasy. No place for heroics, leave that for Brands or Stelvio in the snow
- Jim
quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
"... lack of traction and constant driver imput..."
I instantly recognised that as Jims, "try and scare the bejesus out of them" demo' driving style.
I take it the V6 was Clairs car?
adrian
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 01:33 PM |
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She told me she didn't have much time for a drive out and it would need to be quick
I think that's what she said
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 04:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by boggle
well...
my 1st run out was in a R1 powered Fisher Fury. my first impressions were poo this thing is lively!! lack of traction and constant driver imput were
apparent from the off, this was the first thing that appealed to me!
Acceleration to 70mph was very quick but the fact that the engine sounds like its screaming its nuts off at 70 was a bit strange, but i suppose if you
are used to riding high powered bikes this is the norm?
I also liked the fact that you can change gear without the use of the clutch, but i'm not sure on the paddle change idea.
I was surprised at how well behaved it was at low revs and pulling away...
I came back with a smile on my face...
then i was taken for a spin in another fisher fury with a v6 engine, straight away you can feel the difference in low end power and weight. the car
felt a lot more planted and stable at high speeds but i think this could easily lure me into a false sence of security and take that extra feel for
granted, the BEC always seemed to be asking for driver feedback.
acceleration wise i could not tell which was quicker, both went like the clappers and both sounded amazing.
i think that for long distance work or regular use or even gentle runs out the CEC would be the way to go however, the BEC appealed to me more because
of the constant driver vehicle interaction would suit me more especially as i dont intend to drive like miss daisy and will be using the car for some
competition use..
Looks like its gonna be a BEC for me in the locost. However, my wife and i have decided that the next build will be a fisher fury with a car engine,
possibly a rover v8.
Cheers for all your comments and advice.
both cars were amazing and its taken me a good few hours to finally decide what i want to do......cheers to both people for your rides out, claire too
and the other chap whos name i have forgotten...
Barry
[Edited on 4/4/10 by boggle]
Do you intend to carry passengers regularly?
Because in a BEC, you certainly notice a drop in performance with the additional weight of a passenger (well that's what I find with my blade
engine.)
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adithorp
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 07:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by andrew.carwithen
quote:
Originally posted by boggle
well...
acceleration wise i could not tell which was quicker, both went like the clappers and both sounded amazing....
Barry
[Edited on 4/4/10 by boggle]
Do you intend to carry passengers regularly?
Because in a BEC, you certainly notice a drop in performance with the additional weight of a passenger (well that's what I find with my blade
engine.)
Which was why he couldn't feel a difference in performance. 2 up the R1 was as quick as was Claires V6; Solo the R1's very quick.
Even with 18stone passengers in my car, they are never unimpressed. But you have to drive one solo, to truly know what it's like.
adrian
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boggle
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 08:04 PM |
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my plans on the car have changed drastically now and i have finally set my sights on the car being used 90% for sprints and climbs....
i dont mind a drop in performance if the wife is with me.........
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budha
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 08:06 PM |
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Very interesting thread. I am also considering to swap to bec at the moment. My old xflow broke down last year.
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boggle
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 08:11 PM |
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if you havnt been out in a BEC then i would say its worth a go.......they are not for everyone but, if you come back with a grin then you will know
its for you!!!
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budha
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 08:14 PM |
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quite hard to find one here in germany ;-)
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boggle
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 08:15 PM |
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looks like you need a holiday to stoneleigh !!!
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budha
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| posted on 6/4/10 at 08:29 PM |
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I planned a visit to stoneleigh this year.
But unfortunately i cannot go. I have to work 
Maybe someone who is visiting the nurburgring could take me for a spin?
[Edited on 6/4/10 by budha]
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jimgiblett
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| posted on 7/4/10 at 10:21 AM |
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Will the German authorities allow a BEC.
Whereabouts in Germany are you? We are visiting the Vosges Mountains and will be near the border as we travel down to Switzerland in June.
Cheers
Jim
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budha
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| posted on 7/4/10 at 09:04 PM |
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I am quite confident that I can get the car road legal here as well. Already in contact with our TÜV.
I am from Frankfurt. Would really like to have a ride in your car. But anyway I have to make a discission soon.
At the moment the striker is sitting in the garage without an engine and the weather is getting better and better...
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FFTS
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| posted on 7/4/10 at 11:38 PM |
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SO!!!!!!
Which is best BEC or CEC??
Opinions anyone? Mwuuhhhahahaha!
(as he stands back to watch the fireworks)
Chris.
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