errrmmmm

 

Going back to the theme of set up and drivers... Rob Wiles [aka Turbo-It when he had his RS500] at Oulton, Castle Coombe and Croft in his 03 Sti which only has Ecutek, uprated fuel pump & exh.. [so I guess about 320bhp, I know sweet f a about scoobs] nothing could stick with him. At Croft, even with totally shagged slicks, nothing got past him, was one of the most exciting passenger rides I have ever had He has is car totally sorted.

 

Ooops I think people maybe missed my point...

The point was that when modding (depending on how far you go) who does the modding and how extensive the modding goes is often far more important than the base car. [when comparing cos/evo/scoobs - obviously start with a Yugo and you've got further to go ]

The point about the extent of the mods is reflected in my comment about the F1 car. See - it all does make sense

 

Indeed

 

Lynne,

I doubt very much your average 370-380hp Escos would pi55 on a type 25. Fractionally quicker perhaps, not pi55 on it.

And your average 370-380hp Escos is usually a little slower on track than a 370-380hp classic scoob. When you get both to that level, one doesn't pi55 on the other.

 

I bow down to your 'superior' knowledge Craig

 

Lynne for all that Craig is one of the ugliest blokes I have ever met he does (and it hurts me to say it) have a valid point.

Regards,
Shaun.

 

Guess you're right on both counts Shaun

Hence 'bow' to his superior knowledge

 

This is one the most impressive cossies out their at the mo.

http://www.geocities.com/rtarry_uk/

 

A friend of a friend has just done this in a 2wd Saff Cossie

613 bhp / 507 ftlb at 2.2 bar on Optimax

625 bhp / 511 ftlb @ 2.2 bar on race fuel

0 - 100 in 7.55 secs
0 - 150 in 13.3 secs
60 - 100 in 3.06 secs
100 - 150 in 6.1 secs

Done by a reputable tuner and reliable.

Jo

 

Yep indeed, a Mark Shead car

 

Oops, how funny's that - the figures I quoted above are for Rod's car.

Jo

 

But must make it clear it was Mark driving and not Rod, but doesn't take it away from it being awesome though

 

Just to wind Lynn and Shaun up

Both cars set off at the same time, and mine (the scoob) wasnt running right.

http://www.stevend.org/uploads/totb3...ter_inside.wmv

Steven

 

Indeed. I love it when I'm washing me car and he drive's past, hearing that car chatter away is awesome!

 

Seeing as Shaun looks like one of the ugly sisters in Panto and Lynne looks like a bloke trying to be an ugly sister in Panto, the comment from both of you is just a tad rich

:

 

 

We shall have to try harder next time then - so you won't have to use 'tad'

 

well saw a an esc cossie a crail a while back running 10.3's bit of power their il think u will find!

 

That was probably Kev Sharps

http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showpost....73&postcount=2

 

correct min! seems like a good lad spoke to him on here ages ago.
seems like a dam good driver putting it sidesways around the oval but probably made easier with nearly 700hp on tap

 

Steven,

But the other car was RWD you donkey!!!

You would most probably beat me in a drag run over 1/4 mile, but you wouldn't accelerate past me over 100mph.

RWD and Big BHP is a joke on drag starts.

Rolling run, RWD and Big BHP is a different story.

Regards,
Shaun.

 

I heard that one of MAD's Cossie Escort's clocked 178.5 mph last week and ABS mucked around on braking to produce 86m skid marks - tread from 4mm down to the wire!

Rod's Saff also had new triple plate clutch fitted last week in readiness for the fastest car comp on 7th December. Apparently Rod hopes it will beat last run of 201.8mph to reach 206mph - and there is another tuner who will be there and claims his Cossie will reach 220mph (hmm, not sure about that though).

Jo

 

If it's who I think you mean, I certainly wouldn't discount it

 

It will be quite spectacular to watch - just hope their brakes hold out

 

PMSL @ jo...

9500 rev limit, 17" rims, 3.64 diff etc

You do the maths....

and doesn't need nos

 

That car brings back memories, I raced it at the Pod before the current owner bought it and it did a 13.8s at 102 on a claimed 350bhp, against my high 14s at 98 on 220ish fwd.
Looks like I'll be even further behind it now.

 

Hi Lads

Can i correct a couple of errors on this Topic.
My 0-100 time was 7.19 not 7.55.
Three Topspeed runs were done at Brunters . Two by Mark Shead & the other by myself my run was a rather pedestrian 198.5 so will be going back soon to join the 200mph club.
I have not entered the Cossie Thrash on the 7th of December in fact its the very day that my car goes in for more modifications.
Will attempt to go quicker in the new year, with more mods & a bigger shot of Nitrous. The engine was specced for 850bhp so may use most of that next time.
The Rocket ran 205.8 down Brunters with circa 1000bhp, so i know how fast it aint going to go 204 would be nice.

 

It was actually a 330 MADevelopments conversion prior to my tenure.
At the recent Topspeed event it ran a 11.5 @ 138 on 200mph gearing & road tyre pumped to 40psi following the Topspeed run. Should run 10's next time out running shorter gearing & BFG Street Drag Radials.
Rod

ps. Is Adrian aware of what his old banger has achieved, would like to contact him.