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sounds good Phil. it's great seeing guys like yourself get cars like this out there. having TRP behind ya is a good move they are very clicked on guys. you going to jump into the driver's seat or ur happy to let Dom steer it?
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Originally I wanted it to be the first car into the 9's - didnt make that, then I wanted it to be the first car into the 8's - didnt make that, now I would love to have the quickest one in the country - even if it is only for a little while......From our progress to date atleast we have a real shot at achieving that. Plans are for me to steer it, I have now got my licence to drive it and I just have to get my safety gear. While we are pushing for a quick number I will let Dom steer it, as I know it will take me a little bit to get up to pace. I am considering winding it back a bit in general to try and get some longevity out of it and just enjoy the actual racing component, so we will see how we go. If this weekend turns out the way I would like it to, then Dom and I can have a good look at where to next. I am heaps lucky to be with TRP and Dom has looked after me well, so a big thank-you to him and the TRP team for all the effort they have put into the car prep to date.
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UPDATE
An awesome day at the track today - it just doesn't get too much better. After a shaky start with a boost issue on the first two passes due to a dodgy connection on the boost controller..... The car reeled off an 8.57@164mph Then went quicker again with a best pass of the day of 8.48@165mph. A huge thanks to Dom for everything and Rob for steering it today. The car looks to be consistent and strong, so its up to me to get behind the wheel now and see what I can do. After 4 years of hard work and perserverance we have brought the record home to Sydney. WOOHOO!! Timeslips and video to come - vids should be on youtube tomorrow. Best of all, the car is home in the garage in one piece. Time for a beer!
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Wow ... that's and impressive time reduction right there.
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03-09-2011, 06:53 PM | #39 | ||
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Sweet baby jeebus !!!
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Username well and truely earnt!
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03-09-2011, 07:39 PM | #41 | ||
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Congrats guys , Awsome Effort !!!
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03-09-2011, 09:18 PM | #42 | ||
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Thanks all.
Its one fast taxi!
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04-09-2011, 07:34 AM | #43 | ||
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Awesome work mate, congrats.
Will give spiro and BEV something to chase now
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Here's the 8.811 run I found.
Launch was much cleaner than the 9.1 run ... and lifted the fronts off the tar as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ory7B...eature=related
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well done, amazing achievement i didn't get a chance to go out today, but i spoke with my brother who went to watch. he was VERY VERY IMPRESSED he was with Vince when they were talking to Dom n that. a PB and the car safe n sound at home in the garage, what more could u ask for? once again an awesome effort!
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Hopefully more to come. I'd say it was a pretty rare day yesterday! I am certainly gunna enjoy it while it lasts!
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the 60' is where it's at. what's it 60'in? 4-link rear end will make for adjusting the *** end alot easier. looks like the Plazmaman intercooler has done it's job. how heavy is the car?
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yeah ... I think it is going on the URL.
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Im not sure on the weight. Will need to get it on the scales.
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nice, what size slick are you running a 28x10.5?
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Also some stats from the run: 60 foot was 1.34 and mid track was 132mph. Final trap speed was 165.88 mph. Picked up 33 mph in the second half.
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Our tweaks from now are mostly going to be focussed on launch and staging the boost during the run to try and get a really nice and consistent flow. Hopefully we can get the mph up a little more as well, so coupled with atleast a 1.2 60" we should be able to net a few more tenths. Time will tell....
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interview and video of some runs at Jambo
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