"He who hesitates is lost" :( :)thrash wrote:hmm, just as I was getting the registration forms ready, they announced on facebook that registrations were closed as of this morning. Oh well :(
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oh it wasn't hesitation, it was lack of funds rofl
they've put me at the end of the already full reserve list lol
they've put me at the end of the already full reserve list lol
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
i have emailed them for the entry pack 
my car should hopefully be back to running condition, but perhaps not to full potential by then. The bigger dilemma is that I might not be in Sydney at that time :(
my car should hopefully be back to running condition, but perhaps not to full potential by then. The bigger dilemma is that I might not be in Sydney at that time :(
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
We will see what happens, a good poker player never shows their hand.OLD FART wrote:Any progress Aaron for 2013 or have you forgotten :?1320ft wrote:Hmmm, I have an idea.
Let me get back to you
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Well done Thrash I will be there in spirit :D :beer
PS have just Googled the maps and distance & based on 12l per 100k it would cost me app $ 850-900.00 in fuel to tow my staz there and back :( on the other hand just daydreaming and playing with a calculator 105 kph on sat nav = app 2750 rpm so if I could get 7000 in 5th = app 267 kph and don't see why not seeing that I have seen 220kph down the back straight at Qld Raceway.
PS I have a 3.9 diff Hate to think of the potential terminal speed with a 3.5 :roll:
PS have just Googled the maps and distance & based on 12l per 100k it would cost me app $ 850-900.00 in fuel to tow my staz there and back :( on the other hand just daydreaming and playing with a calculator 105 kph on sat nav = app 2750 rpm so if I could get 7000 in 5th = app 267 kph and don't see why not seeing that I have seen 220kph down the back straight at Qld Raceway.
PS I have a 3.9 diff Hate to think of the potential terminal speed with a 3.5 :roll:
I've had mine since 03 07 92
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
http://www.catherineandken.co.uk/sti/tyres.html
With a 3.545 final drive, 245/45/ZR16 tyres and 0.78 5th gear ratio in the W58, the gear limited top speed with a 7500 rpm rev limit is 199mph
however, the top speed may be limited by the aerodynamics of the vehicle.
http://www.assassinracing.com/tech/hors ... calc.shtml
for the frontal area, the car at its widest is 5.6ft, and forms a trapezum at the base of the windshield with the other parallel surface being about 1550 (let's just say 5.25ft) at a height of 1.25ft, and let's just say the base of the car is also roughly 5.6ft. The trapezium for the top of the car is 5.25ft and 4ft at the top, with a height of 1.5ft
So top trapezium area is (4+5.25)x1.5/2 = ~7 sq.ft
middle trapezium area is (5.25+5.6)*1.25/2 = ~6.8 sq.ft
bottom rectangle area is 5.6x1.25 = ~7 sq.ft
so total frontal area is a rough estimated 21 sq.ft
Given these measurements in a 2900lb car at 0.32cd, we're looking at a requirement of 385hp to get us to 199mph.
I'm not sure if this hp requirement is at the fly or at the wheels, but i'm going to assume it's at the wheels.
I'm about 105rwhp short of this mark, so aerodynamically, my car will not reach 199mph no matter how long a stretch of road i have. 180mph is closer to what my car would be capable of with 280rwhp.
Anyone feel like donating a forged motor so I can reach 385rwhp?
With a 3.545 final drive, 245/45/ZR16 tyres and 0.78 5th gear ratio in the W58, the gear limited top speed with a 7500 rpm rev limit is 199mph
however, the top speed may be limited by the aerodynamics of the vehicle.
http://www.assassinracing.com/tech/hors ... calc.shtml
for the frontal area, the car at its widest is 5.6ft, and forms a trapezum at the base of the windshield with the other parallel surface being about 1550 (let's just say 5.25ft) at a height of 1.25ft, and let's just say the base of the car is also roughly 5.6ft. The trapezium for the top of the car is 5.25ft and 4ft at the top, with a height of 1.5ft
So top trapezium area is (4+5.25)x1.5/2 = ~7 sq.ft
middle trapezium area is (5.25+5.6)*1.25/2 = ~6.8 sq.ft
bottom rectangle area is 5.6x1.25 = ~7 sq.ft
so total frontal area is a rough estimated 21 sq.ft
Given these measurements in a 2900lb car at 0.32cd, we're looking at a requirement of 385hp to get us to 199mph.
I'm not sure if this hp requirement is at the fly or at the wheels, but i'm going to assume it's at the wheels.
I'm about 105rwhp short of this mark, so aerodynamically, my car will not reach 199mph no matter how long a stretch of road i have. 180mph is closer to what my car would be capable of with 280rwhp.
Anyone feel like donating a forged motor so I can reach 385rwhp?
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
Unfortunately I will be pulling out of this event for this year.
There have just been too many silly little delays with bits and pieces and I've had enough. I haven't even been able to get the car on the ground yet and the latest bit to cause dramas is a seized rear hard line. That's just the last straw for me.
I already hate rushing, and it's taking the fun out of building the car for me. I don't want to hate it when it's done.
There have just been too many silly little delays with bits and pieces and I've had enough. I haven't even been able to get the car on the ground yet and the latest bit to cause dramas is a seized rear hard line. That's just the last straw for me.
I already hate rushing, and it's taking the fun out of building the car for me. I don't want to hate it when it's done.
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
Bao if you need company on the trip please let me know :wink:RiceThief wrote:That's no good, I know the feeling after working so hard for an event only having to pull out at the last minute. Giving that you are pulling out can I take your spot :D :P
I've had mine since 03 07 92
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
85 JB 2323cc DOHC 4G63
THE OLDER I GET THE FASTER I WAS
GROWING OLD IS MANDATORY GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL
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Just got back from Cooma tonight. Good spectrum of cars.
Fastest was a Supra at 308km/h. Second was an R35 GTR at 299km/h
However, as the event was based on time down the km, and not top speed, the GTR was quicker off the line thanks to launch control, and so took a shorter time down the runway.
Couple of exotics were there too, most were around the 250-270 km/h region
Will link some pics soon
Fastest was a Supra at 308km/h. Second was an R35 GTR at 299km/h
However, as the event was based on time down the km, and not top speed, the GTR was quicker off the line thanks to launch control, and so took a shorter time down the runway.
Couple of exotics were there too, most were around the 250-270 km/h region
Will link some pics soon
quest wrote:don't try explaining that to her tho..... just leave. lolWANTSOM wrote:Personally, I find sloppy boxes very unsatisfying. I like them tight and taught to the point that if you dont have to push to get it in then its probably too old and time to get a new one :P
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