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paul1974

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1/4 mile
« on: April 28, 2017, 10:50:27 AM »
Well just thought I would let you know that my first 1/4 mile  run is happening on the 6th of may ...Iam up against a BMW 330 ....with 300 hp I will try to get a video
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #1 on: April 28, 2017, 11:01:33 AM »
We would love to know the terminal velocity and time taken as well.
Enjoy and good luck
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #2 on: April 28, 2017, 11:02:06 AM »
Ooohh, good luck! Where are you going to be doing this?
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2017, 11:03:49 AM »
http://www.torquestats.com/index.php?car_id=604

The statistics here say you have 15.05 to aim for
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2017, 08:50:30 AM »
Rear wheel drives will tend to get the best get away as all the
weight is transferred to that part of the car....front wheel drive
cars invariably tend to spin up the wheels and lose out on the
first 20 yards or so, so don't be tempted to give it loadsa whellie
at the start, and change gear at 5500 as the torque curve starts
to drop off from there.
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #5 on: April 29, 2017, 10:33:35 AM »
exciting ;)

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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #6 on: April 29, 2017, 11:54:43 PM »
I think you will eat it for breakfast. Your car is fast  ;D
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2017, 01:09:38 PM »
Well all I can do is try .....win or lose its taking part that counts...its at perranporth air Field ..u tube it
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2017, 05:41:00 PM »
Good luck. Hope that the Brab puts on a good show. Budget for a new clutch!  ;)
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2017, 08:11:12 PM »
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2017, 11:30:17 AM »
Sorry if you Google spitfire raceway...6 may don't know how to put it on here yet?
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2017, 04:53:27 PM »
 Hey Paul  , Hope you have a great time , and the car does you proud ..... :)

Here's the link everyone .......  Spitfire Raceway - Perranporth Driving Centre Cornwall
https://www.perranporthdrivingcentre.com/spitfire-raceway/
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2017, 09:15:41 PM »
G'day paul,  Good luck and i hope you win.
Greetings,
Eddie
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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2017, 10:24:50 PM »
Have to say the car seems v fast ;)

Well done

https://youtu.be/eh1VFAe3kjg

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Re: 1/4 mile
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2017, 10:37:24 PM »
Excellent result I bet he didn't expect that hehe, that's what make the Forfour a special car it's the underdog. 8) 
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