MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Oct 10, 2008 12:39:29 GMT
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...I'm thinking of running the old Vitesse up "the pod" on saturday night. Assuming I manage to not blow it up, any guesses on the sort of time I shud be expecting  It's been rolling roaded at a shade over 100bhp. Kerb weight of approx 800Kg and overdrive on 3rd and 4th ( althought I doubt i'll need it ! ) |
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Last Edit: Oct 12, 2008 10:47:28 GMT by MrSpeedy
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Oct 10, 2008 13:39:17 GMT
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Mid 15's maybe? :s
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Oct 10, 2008 13:41:41 GMT
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I reckon 17s.
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Oct 10, 2008 14:12:59 GMT
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try here for a rough calculation. needs to have your weight included, but if you weighed nothing it gives a time of 15.95.  |
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Oct 10, 2008 16:15:18 GMT
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thanks peeps. According to that calculator thingy-ma-bob it rekons a time of 16.34 including my large bulk, so that gives me summat to aim for I guess. Have sum pics for your troubles; mine;  other randoms;    |
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Last Edit: Oct 10, 2008 16:20:05 GMT by MrSpeedy
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Oct 10, 2008 16:52:06 GMT
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16.4 at 80mph. at a guess!  |
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Oct 10, 2008 18:32:32 GMT
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whatever it does it'll sound ace - your car sounded hot as hell leaving RR08!!
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Oct 10, 2008 18:40:30 GMT
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according to that calculator my car would do 19.48 seconds, but i guess thats not with a CVT transmission |
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Oct 10, 2008 19:43:09 GMT
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It says mine in the 205 should be 17.08, and it was actually 17.11 so it looks to be pretty accurate! However that was on sticky sticky tyres.
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1997 TVR Chimaera
2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Oct 10, 2008 20:50:27 GMT
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I'll guess 17.8 @ 77 mph. |
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Oct 10, 2008 20:56:47 GMT
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 Just enjoy it! 
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Oct 12, 2008 10:51:54 GMT
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Well, didn't go quite aswell as i'd hoped ! first run did a 17 something with a completely rubish start. second run got a much better launch but then lunched the gearbox going from 2nd to 3rd with the result that i cudn't move it across the gate so, no 1st 2nd or reverse and no drive in 3rd either. that left me with 4th gear to drive the 35 odd mile journey home ! selector forks and layshaft anyone ?? |
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Oct 12, 2008 11:26:40 GMT
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i may have a complete gearbox at home i'll check when i get back from work if your intrested?
ive also got a breathed upon 2500 triumph engine approx 165 bhp just doing nothing as well... that'll liven her up... lol
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never argue with an idiot... they'll drag you down to their level then beat you through experience.
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Oct 12, 2008 11:57:17 GMT
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That's something I'm worried about when I finally get to take a car on the strip - breaking something important! I suppose that's all part of it though isn't it? I mean, if the idea is that you're testing the car's performance limits that also means you're testing the performance limits of the components. ;D Hope you get it sorted soon, and well done for having a go! |
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Oct 12, 2008 12:00:58 GMT
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Ooo,did i win? |
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Oct 12, 2008 12:02:57 GMT
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Is it just me...
or does the Vitesses front end make it look very angry?
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MrSpeedy
East Midlands
www.vintagediesels.co.uk
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Oct 12, 2008 12:05:50 GMT
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Mr. Fish, yes i'd be interested in your 'box if you have one, although i am also contemplating a swap to a larger saloon 'box in the future.
Mr. Phooey, you were almost cock on ! Good effort.
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Oct 12, 2008 12:10:24 GMT
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i think i have one of those as well!! i'll have a look... any other triumph or vitesse bits needed? i'm clearing out the shed and garage so all prices will be very very resonable.
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never argue with an idiot... they'll drag you down to their level then beat you through experience.
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Oct 12, 2008 15:17:20 GMT
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Ooo,did I win? No, I did. ;D |
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tri
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Oct 12, 2008 17:31:35 GMT
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Sad news. I should do 17.8 secs according to that calculator - sadly I have a CTX autobox though.
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 I forgot how to retro...  |
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Just enjoy it! 
