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All things being equal you would be a bit worried if you couldn't better a standard Rover Vitesse in a current spec Scoob! :cry: Let's hope it makes it round the circuit without blowing it's load! :D It's stands a chance if a Rover managed it! :cry:
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Highlight of tt week for me this year:) not interested in the bikes
I'll be watching on the mountain. :) good luck to all involved |
Originally Posted by Shaun
(Post 10073100)
All things being equal you would be a bit worried if you couldn't better a standard Rover Vitesse in a current spec Scoob! :cry: Let's hope it makes it round the circuit without blowing it's load! :D It's stands a chance if a Rover managed it! :cry:
Given the nature of the long held flat sections I think I'd put more faith in a Honda engine :cry: I guess the impreza will make up some time on the exits from the slower stuff at least. |
good luck on the attempt - will be v.interesting to see the outcome
Originally Posted by jameswrx
(Post 10073288)
I guess the impreza will make up some time on the exits from the slower stuff at least.
wish i was back there :( TT fortnight is something else! |
Originally Posted by jameswrx
(Post 10073288)
I thought it sounded like a breeze on the face of it too but when you look into the rover it's not a bad engine, honda 2.7 v6. According to Graham it had 240bhp and weighed only 1100kg (although stock figures I can find and 165bhp and 1450kg?). If is was the case I'd imagine there won't be too much in it, a lot of the average has to obviously be ramped up on the high speed stuff and the rover looks quite slippery.
Given the nature of the long held flat sections I think I'd put more faith in a Honda engine :cry: I guess the impreza will make up some time on the exits from the slower stuff at least. If the Impreza does not beat it we will all be buying the Vitesse! :D |
The Subaru is 20 years younger, I think however it has a disadvantage in power and weight, but the benefits are much newer chassis, suspension and tyre technology as well as a definate benefit in grip with the 4 wheel drive dccd system it has.
I'm very excited to see it attempted. The Subaru is a stunning car to look at and an excellent drive, so I think it favours the brave really! Graham |
I think the rover had uprated antiroll bars and it def ran on slicks.
will the sti use slicks or road tyres ? :Suspiciou |
Sorry.... I thought the Vitesse was standard. Perhaps it won't be straight forward then! lol
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I have a vague recollection that it was Tony's party piece and a lot of practice went into the run. Still Mark has local knowledge to! Can't wait to see the footage. Why did David pull out?
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practice laps today and the "fast lap" on thursday?
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Originally Posted by terzoscooby
(Post 10074629)
I have a vague recollection that it was Tony's party piece and a lot of practice went into the run. Still Mark has local knowledge to! Can't wait to see the footage. Why did David pull out?
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Originally Posted by EngineMapper
(Post 10071647)
Already publicised about remapping on carless:
http://www.rallybuzz.com/vital-equip...ecord-attempt/ You would think it was an easy walkover, but we think, (from careful calculation), that Tony Pond and his rover had 240bhp and 1100kg. The Subaru I think weighs approx 1500kg and only has 60bhp more in factory trim! Don't forget the drivetrain power losses. Still think it's an easy one? Graham |
Originally Posted by rob84
(Post 10073055)
Whys the engine been taken out of the car, Me thinks subaru arnt confident in the std powerplant....
JohnD |
Practice lap average speed of 113.5mph!!!
Bloody Hell |
Originally Posted by ukjesters
(Post 10077223)
Practice lap average speed of 113.5mph!!!
Bloody Hell Excellent news :thumb: where did you hear this ? |
Just saw this thread after posting a picure here:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...t-circuit.html Picture courtesy of my mum :thumb: Anders http://www.billandelaine.co.uk/scoob.../subaru_tt.jpg |
Originally Posted by wr pete
(Post 10077287)
Excellent news :thumb: where did you hear this ?
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...t-circuit.html |
Great pic, Anders!!
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Originally Posted by RA Dunk
(Post 10077304)
Here maybe? :lol1:
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...t-circuit.html |
Originally Posted by Myles
(Post 10077308)
Great pic, Anders!!
https://www.scoobynet.com/scoobynet-...t-circuit.html |
Heard it from Subaru uk's twitter feed.
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Just had a call with Stuart (TEG), and that was the first lap in the car !!!
They are allowed the race fuel, and a remap, and one or two other "safety" related things, and given the picture, it's hardly surprising :eek: That picture is terrific.............. |
Apparently Subaru are doing this for three years :thumb:
I wonder if the TT circuit will be the new Nuremberg with Nissan, Porsche etc bringing their cars to set fastest laps :D Anders |
Doubt it'll be the next Nurburgring, 15 miles of pure bliss ;) how can you top that?
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Originally Posted by juggers
(Post 10077434)
Doubt it'll be the next Nurburgring, 15 miles of pure bliss ;) how can you top that?
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Have I missed what the whole point of this is ?
I dont care how good the rover was 20 years ago A purpose build Subaru should Absolutly walk it 20 years on I've prob missed the point have I ? Sorry if I sound like being funny as I'm not. Cheers mick |
Absolutely cracking result by Teg Sport and Mark Higgins! 116mph average at the first split, 122.4mph at the second split and an overal 113.5mph, speed trapped at 158.6mph top speed by the sounds of it. Insane!
Chuffed :thumb: And more laps to go! Graham |
Great news Graham, well done :thumb:
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Sweet result. Well done everyone
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Wicked stuff! Wish I was over there to watch this...
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