BVM

Well I finally went to Santa Pod with the WRX. After 3 years my buddies talked me into it. I have lost faith in the car after snapping a LF driveshaft. I really didn't want a repeat of that so far from home. Also considering that happened when I was only 277whp I was really really worried at my new spec.

As I finish packing up the car Sunday morning, the wife gave one final warning... don't break that car! D'oh. I picked up a few friends and we set off on a 1 1/2hr drive. We arrived at Santa Pod to find it was packed. I have never seen a RWYB so busy.

We set about unpacking the car and getting signed in.

I waited and waited patiently each time in the que. I must say I really don't like the way Santa Pod handles the staging. Pre stage, stage.. GO! You have no time to get the revs up before the lights drop. At any rate I pulled off several 13.0X @ 109- 110 mph w/ pathetic 2.1 - 2.2 60ft times. I Just couldn't launch it like I really wanted to. Yes, I was afraid I'd break something... I just wanted to have fun but not push my luck. Can you imagine the cost of a tow back to Norfolk?

Anyway on my last run I ran a 12.9 @ 109. I know there is a mid 12 in there with that kind of MPH. So there you have it.. I admit it, I wussed out. My friends were cool about it though. I guess they understood it would have been a long walk home!

So here is my timeslip:



(look at my MPH)

scooby_matt

Can't say I really blame you mate, these things can get expensive.

speye91

Is that Bryan May?

scooby_matt

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

looks pretty reasonable times to me

might be wrong but i think at RWYB days you don't have to go by the lights, it times you from when you set off so you can spend all the time you like getting your revs/launch right. you just won't get a proper reaction time.

probably totally wrong, but i'm sure i've read this somewhere

BVM

You are correct. I tried that and the track official pointed down the track for me to get a move on. I went to the registration office and complained. They gave the pros all time they needed but weren't giving us normal guys a fair shake. Their response was that it was because it was so busy..

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

that's a bit crap suppose on a quiet day you'll have more of a chance, what sort of spec is your car by the way?

BVM

2002 US spec Subaru WRX
MY2005 Ver8 STi EJ207 engine swap
ECUTEK tuned by Tracktive Solutions' Richard Bulmer
IA Performance custom AVCS harness
Blouch TD05H 20g turbo @ 1.45bar
750cc injectors
Walbro 255lph fuel pump
TurboXS FMIC
Hyperflow 3" big MAF conversion CAI
Helix 3" catless TBE w/ electronic CEL fix
Perrin turbo inlet hose
SMC progressive water injection
MY02 JDM 6MT

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

blimey, that's had a few quid spent on it

what's the score with the US spec? did you import it then start playing?

BVM

Yes, Uncle Sam shipped it over with me and I started modding it from there. It was all original back then... ah the good 'ol days!

I figured it up one day. I paid $22,900 for the car brand new. I have about $11,000 worth of mods. So about £18,700 total including the car. Now I want an EVO X.. go figure!

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

so what sort of figures are you getting from this setup?

BVM

Dunno, it was road mapped by Richard Bulmer.

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

thought you would have got some sort of bhp/torque figures from him though?

either way i'd expect you're quite happy with it from what i've read he's a very well regarded mapper so i'm sure he's made the most of the mods

mickywrx

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Of the three times I ran my car at Jap show, first & third runs, started dialing in the revs when the bloke put his hand across my windscreen. Obviously meaning for me to stop. Never managed a good launch, just ended up going on green. Timeslip from my first run which was my first ever:

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i7.../Timeslip2.jpg


Tow truck to Norfolk? Pittance compared to a tow back to Newcastle upon Tyne if my car had fooked.

BVM

Ouch dude! That had to break the piggy bank.

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

It would have done. But thankfully mine held together, thank fck.

killa

iTrader: (7)

Good times, Pod is busy and not good to get runs on but you need to come up Norf and run at York/Elvington, not too busy and loads of runs, and if it breaks there is a mechanic a few miles a way in his workshop..

Chip Sengravy

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