AFF Heathcote Drag Day - Page 2

dave.747 · 27-05-2007, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

WTF? Grow up mate...

Learning to read a map is part of growing up. Its not hard, many people read maps every day.

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Originally Posted by mark_TD

TRAFFIC IS NO EXCUSE!!!!! IF WE ARE ONE GROUP THEN OTHER CARS WILL OR SHOULD GO AROUND US.

Are you kidding? Holding up traffic is a great alternative. I cant understand why car clubs get a bad name with this kind of reasoning. :togo:

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Originally Posted by mark_TD

My PB was 15.9 sec and I was happy with that time as i lost about of time in R/T and wheel spin if this didnt happen I reckon I would have done a 15.7 or less.

btw reaction time has no effect on your ET.

Allen · 27-05-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dave.747

Learning to read a map is part of growing up. Its not hard, many people read maps every day.

Are you kidding? Holding up traffic is a great alternative. I cant understand why car clubs get a bad name with this kind of reasoning. :togo:

Its not about reading a map, its the fact that some people "leading" the cruise dissapear off into the distance, leaving others behind, who may not know the final destination.

I sure do not like sustained speeding over a long period of time, just to be a part of the main cruise. My licence is worth more than that thanks.

Its called a cruise for a reason... Perhaps from now on it should be called a race to Heathcote/DECA/any other location?? I think not...

needfordspeed · 27-05-2007, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dave.747

Or you could learn to use a melways.

Speaking of melways, I still got your one in my car, need to give it back still lol.

Nostalgia · 27-05-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dave.747

btw reaction time has no effect on your ET.

Like to back this up with some evidence ? Reaction time is the most important component in getting the best ET time.

dave.747 · 27-05-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

Its not about reading a map, its the fact that some people "leading" the cruise dissapear off into the distance, leaving others behind, who may not know the final destination.

I sure do not like sustained speeding over a long period of time, just to be a part of the main cruise. My licence is worth more than that thanks.

Its called a cruise for a reason... Perhaps from now on it should be called a race to Heathcote/DECA/any other location?? I think not...

Thats fair enough, they shouldnt be speeding. People shouldnt be speeding to keep up either. Melways is good for this.

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Originally Posted by needfordspeed

Speaking of melways, I still got your one in my car, need to give it back still lol.

Im lost without it.

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**Polyal** · 27-05-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_TD

The cruise from HQ to when I had to stop. Not when you were leading. The way you did it was the way that it should be done. Well done to you AL

Ah yeah...when all the BA's etc buggered off without telling anyone that we were actually leaving.

Its alot harder to do in a FFA cruise than a normal e series cruise. Everyone knows everyone in an e series cruise. Im not saying thats a good excuse, just how it is.

Anyway, back on topic; what happened to that Blue EL Ghia with the tickford kit and bonnet vents? Seemed to be not a happy car.

And WTF is he not in the club (that I know of anyway), that car is HORN!

dave.747 · 27-05-2007, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by EAadam

Like to back this up with some evidence ?

Well the reaction time is measured from when the light goes green to when you break the beam.

The ET is measured from when you break the beam to when you cross the line.

I dont need evidence, this is the internet.

Nostalgia · 27-05-2007, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dave.747

Well the reaction time is measured from when the light goes green to when you break the beam.

The ET is measured from when you break the beam to when you cross the line.

I dont need evidence, this is the internet.

My point exactly, the quicker you break the beam the better your ET.

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**Polyal** · 27-05-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by EAadam

My point exactly, the quicker you break the beam the better your ET.

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Ah no dude.

You can sit there like a s|ck VL and still have a good ET.

mark_TD · 27-05-2007, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by dave.747

Learning to read a map is part of growing up. Its not hard, many people read maps every day.

Are you kidding? Holding up traffic is a great alternative. I cant understand why car clubs get a bad name with this kind of reasoning. :togo:

btw reaction time has no effect on your ET.

Dave I suggest you quit while you are ahead. I'm sure that Fairlane Ghia, myself and others know how to read a map but it was planned as a group cruise and maybe some people dont have a Melways or didn't bring them as they werent required. Dave its not just this meets, and I didnt get up at 6am and travel to Ford HQ by 8am sharp to end up travelling in front with 5 other member behind me.

dave.747 · 27-05-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by EAadam

My point exactly, the quicker you break the beam the better your ET.

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Nope.

http://www.irwindalespeedway.com/dra...ite/howto.html

mark_TD · 27-05-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fairlane_ghia

Its not about reading a map, its the fact that some people "leading" the cruise dissapear off into the distance, leaving others behind, who may not know the final destination.

I sure do not like sustained speeding over a long period of time, just to be a part of the main cruise. My licence is worth more than that thanks.

Its called a cruise for a reason... Perhaps from now on it should be called a race to Heathcote/DECA/any other location?? I think not...

It looks like someone is switched on. My point exactly Allen

needfordspeed · 27-05-2007, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Ah yeah...when all the BA's etc buggered off without telling anyone that we were actually leaving.

Its alot harder to do in a FFA cruise than a normal e series cruise. Everyone knows everyone in an e series cruise. Im not saying thats a good excuse, just how it is.

Anyway, back on topic; what happened to that Blue EL Ghia with the tickford kit and bonnet vents? Seemed to be not a happy car.

And WTF is he not in the club (that I know of anyway), that car is HORN!

Did it have T3 Pursuit wheels? Was it manual? And did it have a JMM DEV 5 kit?

If it was the car I described then yes he's already a memeber.

Nostalgia · 27-05-2007, 09:00 PM

Sorry to all but my theory must be up the creek. Please explain the RT and ET differences.

**Polyal** · 27-05-2007, 09:00 PM

Speaking of which, are those god forsaken camera's on the hume the speed check ones? I hope so, I couldn't bear another fine right now :togo:

**Polyal** · 27-05-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by needfordspeed

Did it have T3 Pursuit wheels? Was it manual? And did it have a JMM DEV 5 kit?

If it was the car I described then yes he's already a memeber.

Spot on. The car is gorgeous!

Something happened to it and I just wanted to know what and if he got to have one run.

Whats his username?

dave.747 · 27-05-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by EAadam

Sorry to all but my theory must be up the creek. Please explain the RT and ET differences.

From that site.

The clock starts when the vehicle leaves the start line, not when the green comes on. The reaction time is recorded separately to show how long a vehicle waited to leave while the E.T. shows how long the race was. Adding these numbers together as a "package" will show the mathematical winner every time.

EFFalcon · 27-05-2007, 09:02 PM

EAadam: dave.747 is correct.
reaction time means nothing to ur ET.

as for the comments reguarding 'cruising as a group'
i was the 'cruise leader'
leaving ford, 1 car left before me.
i got infront of them after 2 sets of lights, we cruised along at or below the speed limit.
ALL got held up by the semi taking up 2 lanes, who waved a number of cars by but unforunately not all, thus making it difficult for cars to stick together.
adding to this the lack of UHF Radio's.

while also the fact that there is a fair share of 'normal' road traffic making it even more difficult to know just how many cars are following with the group and who's just random.

its safe to say if you're going on a fairly big cruise like this, perhaps its a good idea to work out where you're meant to be going instead of relying on the person infront of you.

needfordspeed · 27-05-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Spot on. The car is gorgeous!

Something happened to it and I just wanted to know what and if he got to have one run.

Whats his username?

Username is "BELTA"

Pretty nice car too, anyone see if he raced or not? Wouldn't mind seeing what sort of times he got.

EFFalcon · 27-05-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Spot on. The car is gorgeous!

Something happened to it and I just wanted to know what and if he got to have one run.

Whats his username?

he ran a 14.5 in his first run against me.
2nd run he screwed the launch then didnt make it back.
clutch let go, car was on a tow truck for the trip home.
mint looking el!

dave.747 · 27-05-2007, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_TD

Dave I suggest you quit while you are ahead.

Oh noes! Its the internet police!!

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needfordspeed · 27-05-2007, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by EFFalcon

he ran a 14.5 in his first run against me.
2nd run he screwed the launch then didnt make it back.
clutch let go, car was on a tow truck for the trip home.
mint looking el!

That's no good, pretty good time though, did you see what sort of MPH it got?

mark_TD · 27-05-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Its alot harder to do in a FFA cruise than a normal e series cruise. Everyone knows everyone in an e series cruise. Im not saying thats a good excuse, just how it is.

It doesnt even work with an e series one either its just not cruising IMO its racing and it should be

EFFalcon · 27-05-2007, 09:07 PM

he did 14.5 @ 91mph, i did 15.9 at 94 mph lol.

EFFalcon · 27-05-2007, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mark_TD

It doesnt even work with an e series one either its just not cruising IMO its racing and it should be

thats why we give out maps.
trying to keep 40 cars together just causes delays/confusion and accidents.
20 cars suddenly trying to pull over means those not expecting it often cut off unsuspecting people.

needfordspeed · 27-05-2007, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by EFFalcon

he did 14.5 @ 91mph, i did 15.9 at 94 mph lol.

Cheers John!

**Polyal** · 27-05-2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by snypereb

John cleaning his rims NO WAY!!! More Pics Required.

This is the only other one I have....otherwise I reckon John's missus would have thought I was stalking him!

Lets get over the whole cruising up thing, crap happens, we got there on time and it will work out next time.

Nostalgia · 27-05-2007, 09:12 PM

Thanks guys for the clarification. Sorry if i upset anyone. My understandings of RT and ET were incorrect. I stand corrected, Thanks again for clearing that up.

mark_TD · 27-05-2007, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dave.747

Oh noes! Its the internet police!!

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Did you even go to this Dave?

steven95falc · 27-05-2007, 09:15 PM

hey can anyone tell me what brett did he has the red eb turbo the old evlelf car ?