TRC Cars - Page 15

Al Weyman · 24 Mar 2006, 12:42 (Ref:1559535)

Oh sorry, I have just been a fat git!

R59 · 25 Mar 2006, 00:20 (Ref:1560006)

I say naaaaathing.

Now, I can add. Oil system problem is FIXED! 6 laps of Silverstone International today - and not a drop was spilled.
However, new problem.

6 laps of Silverstone International = circa 6 Gallons of Gas-o-line.

Running a little rich there, eh Falcemob?

Scared a few people today (but not me!! I knew what I was doing. he he he he he!)
I understand the comment from the Eurotech guys was (unprintable on here) along the lines of "Oh look, what may that be?" (change phrase, add expletives)

And I haven't even got the brakes/suspension/underpants setup yet.

I love this car.

Al Weyman · 25 Mar 2006, 08:47 (Ref:1560146)

Thats great news Rob I really can't wait to be out there with you on the 15th especially as it sounds like you won't be laying down an oil slick in front of me now! Incidently I am getting about 5 mpg at racing speeds on my cars, do you want me to bring a spare 650 double pumper or an oil tanker to the track:-)

Eddy V · 25 Mar 2006, 12:20 (Ref:1560318)

No don't bother Al.
We'll put a refuelling rig somewhere half way up the track.

Fuel for the car, Hoegaarden for the driver.

Al Weyman · 25 Mar 2006, 12:30 (Ref:1560322)

Bit of Belguim lager after the race sounds spot on Eddy:-).

R59 · 25 Mar 2006, 17:33 (Ref:1560428)

Did someone mention hoogie......??

In an effort to tame the performance of the car by 10-15%, I'm fitting a tow-bar, and will pull a 1000L fuel bowser, with a "mechanic" sitting on the drawbar working a hand pump to keep the car's tank topped up.

Seriously, it's looking like she's a bit rich. So it's time I got my dyno set up..... deep joy - loads more work.

Rob.

carrera · 25 Mar 2006, 18:05 (Ref:1560438)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Bloody hell what a line up, be like the M25 in the rush hour for the first lap or so.

With that many cars I'll just be crossing the start line as Rod enters Clearways.

Al Weyman · 25 Mar 2006, 18:31 (Ref:1560446)

Quote:

Originally Posted by carrera

With that many cars I'll just be crossing the start line as Rod enters Clearways.

Nice one Carrera! I must admit I have been pondering the prospect of 42 cars from a rolling start on cold rubber going into Paddock myself

What carb do you have Rob and what size, is it a Holley because I had a few problems with those running over rich, it is usually either the fuel inlet valve holding open or knackered or the fuel level being off, also I have found that fuel pressure is important and running mine at between 5 and 6 psi seems to do the trick. The good thing is thay more or less run right with the factory settings I have found as the jet sizes are matched to the cfm of the carb.

Someone was telling me that a guy was being interviewed on Talk Sport Radio and talking up the Brands round, from his description it sounded like Julius Thurgood talking up the Sebring race, did anyone else here this?

Eddy V · 25 Mar 2006, 19:03 (Ref:1560456)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Bit of Belguim lager after the race sounds spot on Eddy:-).

Your wish is my command, Sir.

Alan Cherry · 25 Mar 2006, 19:12 (Ref:1560463)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

Nice one Carrera! I must admit I have been pondering the prospect of 42 cars from a rolling start on cold rubber going into Paddock myself

?

Went to the last round of the VLN series at the ring last year - they had over 160 starters - seems like we're only amatuers at 42 ! Never having done the GP circuit before, how many laps before the quick boys start lapping us ? just in case those nice men with the blue flags are too buy wathing the racing ?

Al Weyman · 25 Mar 2006, 19:53 (Ref:1560484)

You are in for a treat then Alain as it is one of my favourites. Clearways instead of being a horrible double Apex bend becomes a nice fast right hander at the end of the straight. The Chicane (Dingle Dell?) will put a grin on yer face for sure. Never having raced with you guys and not knowing the speed differntials I would not like to hazzard a guess when we will be caught up if in fact we will because it is a big track and we are only doing 6 and 8 laps. Personally I think I will make up a enough time down the straight bits not to be lapped but we will see.

R59 · 25 Mar 2006, 21:38 (Ref:1560546)

Al, Dingle Dell ain't there anymore. It got Nicola-ised, and is now Sheene Curve, and doesn't have the character (or thrill) of Dingle Dell in my opinion.

As for lapping people/being lapped, I'll try to keep out of the way.

Al, the carb is a Quickfuels 850cfm circle track (wedge shaped floats to avoid surge in turns). I run 5.5 to 6 PSI from a Carter Superspeedway pump (also have an electric in the circuit just in case).

Rob.

Al Weyman · 25 Mar 2006, 22:01 (Ref:1560571)

Quote:

Al, Dingle Dell ain't there anymore. It got Nicola-ised, and is now Sheene Curve, and doesn't have the character (or thrill) of Dingle Dell in my opinion.

Oh no you gotta be joking, thats it I'm pulling my entry (only joking honest). Big shame though all the same.

With that Power/Weight Ratio I will look out for you in my rear view mirror :-). I have a feelingthis race is gonna be more enjoyable to watch than participate.

Don't know that carb probably a bit more sophisticated than the one I am using is an 850 Holley Double Pumper which was the original piece and manifold that was fitted to the Penske IROC that by a strange fluke I bought years before I bought the car. It had 80's main jets but was a bit rich so I now run it with 78's had a bit of trouble with it before but I rebuilt it and it went like a train at Brands when I swapped it as the 800 spread bore I was trying in the first session was not delivering.

R59 · 26 Mar 2006, 10:29 (Ref:1561216)

The thing with the Quickfuels carb is it's response - it's very crisp, lots of the circle track guys (dirt racers, and those on tarmac short ovals) are using them because of that. According to my builder, there are fewer people using holleys these days because of the hybrids that work better.

Al Weyman · 26 Mar 2006, 12:44 (Ref:1561321)

Well you are ions better to be rich than lean so suck it and see as I doubt you damage much more than your wallet:-)

R59 · 26 Mar 2006, 16:21 (Ref:1561404)

I suppose if I leave it as it is, the MD of Shell will be able to afford a new pair of trousers (and Gordon Brown could buy three or four new designer suits!)

Rob.

Al Weyman · 26 Mar 2006, 17:24 (Ref:1561430)

I don't think with your spec engine you will do much better than 3 to 4mpg so that is more or less one lap of Silversone GP is'nt it? The joys of running a big banger get yer foot off the loud pedal more if it is hurting too much :-)

**Tim Falce** · 26 Mar 2006, 17:36 (Ref:1561437)

6 gallons isn't too bad, I used about the same for 20 minutes at Brands last week

Alan Cherry · 26 Mar 2006, 18:47 (Ref:1561483)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

Al, Dingle Dell ain't there anymore. It got Nicola-ised, and is now Sheene Curve, and doesn't have the character (or thrill) of Dingle Dell in my opinion.
Rob.

For an in-car lap of the current layout try http://switchboard.real.com/player/e...Dgplap%2D1.mpg
Thats how i'm trying to learn it !

R59 · 26 Mar 2006, 20:03 (Ref:1561548)

That still shows Dingle Dell - it's therefore old footage.

Rob.

Al Weyman · 26 Mar 2006, 20:17 (Ref:1561560)

Rob I was thinking exactly the same thing and was wondering if I had got my facts and bends mixed up as that was pretty much as I remembered it.

R59 · 26 Mar 2006, 20:29 (Ref:1561572)

Yes, how it should be!

It's the progress of man! (so they say)

Alan Cherry · 27 Mar 2006, 15:46 (Ref:1562420)

Quote:

Originally Posted by racing59

That still shows Dingle Dell - it's therefore old footage.

Rob.

Bugger - That's me lost on the 15th then - Anyone got a Sat Nav ?
(or an up to date in car clip ?)

Al Weyman · 27 Mar 2006, 16:10 (Ref:1562446)

Actually just looked on the circuit map and I think that new layout will go in my favour, fat boy sitting in left hooker likes left handed bends best and that looks just what the doctor ordered :-)

GreenSaxo · 27 Mar 2006, 16:15 (Ref:1562451)

overhead shot of brands

if you zoom in on the above pic.. you can sorta see the new corner layout... and the racing "rubber" line

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
wish list of cars to be made to gt1 cars	slicktsax	Sportscar & GT Racing	24	6 Oct 2005 09:02
GP 2 cars are approximately 3 secs faster than the F3000 cars	Frank_White	National & International Single Seaters	18	5 Nov 2004 23:06
IMSA GTP cars should have been 2,000+ horsepower cars	Green Monster	North American Racing	29	17 Jun 2004 01:20
F1 Safety Cars / Medical Cars	Mark Stevens	Formula One	8	21 May 2004 18:10
2003 Touring cars - what predictions for teams and cars (and colours!!)	adamp_uk	Touring Car Racing	16	17 Oct 2002 20:12