lee mitchell
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didnt go trax last year so wouldnt know about last years times. daimo run something like a 6.4. and that was with a dodgy gear change etc
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ed
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SHould see what the New Zealand boys do to thier Civics to make them accelerate. 10" wide front wheels on slicks, wheelie bars and no back suspension. The take off when they launch, it's impressive 
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Lucky B
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Wanting to join the elite group of sub 5 sec FWD 0-60mph boys eh...? 
Good luck. 
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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1/4 mile is far better measurement imo.
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dhdev
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quote:
Originally posted by Paul_J
1/4 mile is far better measurement imo.
But quarter mile is generally just a power fest, look at all the fast 1/4 mile FWD cars, they're all turbo's and/or NOS. I think a 0-60 time demonstrates how well the car works as a package i.e traction and power.
Already happy with my 1/4 time anyway (13.8) 
[Edited on 30-08-2006 by dhdev]
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dhdev
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quote:
Originally posted by Lucky B
Wanting to join the elite group of sub 5 sec FWD 0-60mph boys eh...?
Good luck.
Yes, i wanna be in your gang 
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Lucky B
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quote:
Originally posted by dhdev
I think a 0-60 time demonstrates how well the car works as a package i.e traction and power.
I agree... but you missed out the driver ability part.
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Rob_Lee
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Registered: 9th Dec 05
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What sort of 60ft times do you get?
I was getting 2.1/2.2 in my 1.6 16v nova at sanat pod.
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dhdev
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Not sure, off the top of my head about 2.1, but that was on crap tyres remember!
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Rob_Lee
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haha same here... i had some crappy... star performers! 
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Stu
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I wouldnt trust the timimg gear at Trax anyway, its notorious for being inaccurate! That 5.36 is a crackin 0-60 tho, where was that and what timing gear were you on?
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dhdev
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It was done at the French Car Show (went there to put the cat amongst the pidgeons ) at Bruntingthorpe in 2005. The event was timed by a company called HS sports ( www.theresults.co.uk ) Don't know what the timing gear is that they use tho 
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timrud_
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Imanaged a 4.73 on the same equipment, doing first gear launches. Reckon if I'd dare do some second gear ones could of shaved a small bit more off. A lot of standard-ish Evo's/Scoobs were getting low 5's.
I'd say it was accurate as they say an LSD knocks about 0.5 off, and on Datron at Brunters I got a 5.36 without the diff.
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dhdev
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quote:
Originally posted by timrud_
Imanaged a 4.73 on the same equipment, doing first gear launches. Reckon if I'd dare do some second gear ones could of shaved a small bit more off. A lot of standard-ish Evo's/Scoobs were getting low 5's.
I'd say it was accurate as they say an LSD knocks about 0.5 off, and on Datron at Brunters I got a 5.36 without the diff.
4.73  Any info on your motor? What tyres, box, diff etc! Very impressive time, well done!
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Ricky-Lee53
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F28 and a quaiffe ATB.
Not sure on his tires.
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Stu
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Thats a great time for a FWD. Ive always used the Datron gear, it seems to be about the best.
How many attempts was the 4.73 and what was the 100 time?
Stu 
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rallyman
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Registered: 28th Dec 05
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I dont see any reason why it wont do a sub 5 second, my 1.6 8v nova with very similar power does a 5 easy.
Chris
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timrud_
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Loads of attempts at the 4.73. Was on a 1/4 mile day, and they gave you your 0-60 too.
I had a brand new set of A539's on.
I based the accuracy of the equipment on how cars that I knew what they should be getting were getting. Seemed OK, but I'd trust Datron more.
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L30 SCT
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thought you would have had more bhp with that stuff
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dhdev
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Its time to let the excuses roll.
The best I could manage was a 5.64
My times for the day were
5.99
5.88
5.87
5.76
5.76
5.64
I think running a brand new set of tyres was a mistake, they were dead greasy in the morning and despite my best efforts they didn't get a lot better  Spinning up the tyres certainly wasn't a problem unfortunately!
Pretty gutted that its slower than it was last year, but nevermind, I'll have to postpone membership to the sub 5 club till next year 
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ste_nova
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should have gone for a run round the track to scrub the tyres in
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Ditch
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cant see how you can be dissapointed with those times fella... thats stormin for a little FWD!!
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timrud_
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Agreed!
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J1M
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Registered: 25th Nov 05
Location: Milton Keynes. Drives: 1.6 8v T40'd Nova
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quote:
Originally posted by rallyman
I dont see any reason why it wont do a sub 5 second, my 1.6 8v nova with very similar power does a 5 easy.
Chris
Any more info on the spec of your nova? I too have a 1.6 8v and am currently running 160bhp and 132lb/ft torque. Send me a u2u incase Oli gets upset at the post hi-jacking (sorry Oli)
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Ojc
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Thats ok mate.
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