AlexM Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thanks Wez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 that does look fun wish i could afford to run another car. would be nice to see how a TT would do. Dont think my lardy full weight uk car would do much. yours looks well planted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Nice result Alex, well done matey Interesting dyno result, you have 10bhp more than mine but 10lb/ft torque less, wierd shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 that does look fun wish i could afford to run another car. would be nice to see how a TT would do. Dont think my lardy full weight uk car would do much. yours looks well planted! Give it a go Guigsy, you can enter for only one event as a 'reserve' to see how you get on. I'd imagine a Supra could surprise a few, especially at an airfield event! Nice result Alex, well done matey Interesting dyno result, you have 10bhp more than mine but 10lb/ft torque less, wierd shit. Thanks Neil. Did you have your dyno run at SRR? Is your comparison ATW? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 my car barely passed noise limits at thunder road so i would have to get that resolved first. Which i cant afford to. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Give it a go Guigsy, you can enter for only one event as a 'reserve' to see how you get on. I'd imagine a Supra could surprise a few, especially at an airfield event! Thanks Neil. Did you have your dyno run at SRR? Is your comparison ATW? Not done at SRR but will be done soonish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra2Man Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Forgive my ignorance but why do u have 2 bhp results for the car on the same date??? Only ask cos I'm takin my n/a to SRR and hoping it breaks the 200 mark stock... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Forgive my ignorance but why do u have 2 bhp results for the car on the same date??? Only ask cos I'm takin my n/a to SRR and hoping it breaks the 200 mark stock... The lower graph (173.8 HP) is the power and torque at the rear wheels, which is the important one. The other (215.1 HP) is the estimated power and torque at the flywheel, aka the willy waving figure (not that I can boast about much with 215 HP ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallshinyant Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 The sprint events sound like a lot of fun. Nice smooth driving in the video. congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 The lower graph (173.8 HP) is the power and torque at the rear wheels, which is the important one. The other (215.1 HP) is the estimated power and torque at the flywheel, aka the willy waving figure (not that I can boast about much with 215 HP ). Hey Alex, how far are you allowed to modify it and still be legal in your class? You seem to be doing well and I'd love to see how you would do with a bump in power! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Looked like fun - well done on the result! I suppose I could enter the MR2 into this, hadn't thought of that. It wouldn't be competitive on a track like the one in your vid though, the Supra is much quicker despite its extra weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 The sprint events sound like a lot of fun. Nice smooth driving in the video. congrats. Thanks. Hey Alex, how far are you allowed to modify it and still be legal in your class? You seem to be doing well and I'd love to see how you would do with a bump in power! The class I'm in is 'Over 1600cc Normally Aspirated', it's pretty free on what I can do. I've been looking at what I can play with but anything for the NA is quite pricey, so weight loss seems the best way to go for now. I'd like to make the jump to class A3 (over 1600c Forced Induction, stock/hybrid turbos, stock ECU) or A2 (same, but ECU free) in the future. I was thinking of it for next year but there look to be quite a few people joining Class C (potentially at least one of those being in a Supra), so I may well stick with the non-turbo for a bit longer. Regulations are here by the way, feel free to take a look. Looked like fun - well done on the result! I suppose I could enter the MR2 into this, hadn't thought of that. It wouldn't be competitive on a track like the one in your vid though, the Supra is much quicker despite its extra weight. There's an MR2 in our class, he was running third and very close on times. He's pretty new too, so they're definitely competitive. If you've got the free time it'd be great if you made it to a couple of events, you could run two drivers on one car too so a bit of practice for both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 There's an MR2 in our class, he was running third and very close on times. He's pretty new too, so they're definitely competitive. If you've got the free time it'd be great if you made it to a couple of events, you could run two drivers on one car too so a bit of practice for both of you! Might take you up on that invite When are the next rounds, which is nearest to me/Dunc (Stockport)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 there are N/A headers on ebay for $190 US dollars, I have a full OBX R exhaust setup with a 90mm OBX-R mid and catback section.($350) made a massive difference for me. for not much investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoff Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Just noticed the write up on the Fensport website and saw you're result. Well done mate, that must have felt pretty good:) Good pic of the car, and a lovely one of you with the other winners too:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 (edited) Alex, Contrary to popular belief, you can get a noticable gain in both torque and bhp from an economic DIY induction mod. 1 x 4" plastic soil pipe elbow 1 x 4" plastic to 4" clay rubber adapter Off cut of 2mm alluminium 3" K&N (or A.N. Other) filter 1 x 75 - 102mm 90o rubber or silicone elbow 1 x 102 - 102mm 45o rubber or silicone bend 1 x 102 - 75mm 45o rubber or silicone bend Glue (I found Loctite silicone the best) Shrink tube Bubblewrap Heating engineers tape 2 hose clips It sounds a bit 'Blue Peter' but it works a treat, looks good too. There are some snaps of it in various stages, here and there on pages 2 & 1 in the album in my profile. Edited May 25, 2010 by David P (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 No progress on the car, however Round 3 was yesterday and I took second in class, and tenth overall (should be very good for my points haul!). Overall results can be found here and there's a video over here. I really need to get the rear adjusters sorted for Barkston next month.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 I have (for better or worse) decided to make the jump to a Twin Turbo 6 Speed, as I was hankering for a 1JZ-GTE and a weld-in cage I felt that was the best route to take. However, I've already put together quite a 'to do' list for the new car and the first sprint is in 3 weeks - so as this car is almost ready to go I've decided to run this for the year and set the new one up in the background, hopefully saving some money in the process! Plans are minimal: Flush Fluids & Replace Plugs Replace broken window winder on drivers side Replace windscreen wipers (ebay aero wipers went hard, and are now useless) Replace drivers seat, unless I can remove the minor movement on my Recaro Speed seat - the scruineers weren't keen last year Free up those rear adjusters (they're still seized!) and get the geometry done properly, the car is too tail happy at the moment Finish removing any sound insulation I can reach, and give the interior a good tidy up Smaller steering wheel, if I can find one I like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Any updates alex? I enjoyed reading up on your jistory with the car, cheers for posting it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Hey Dan, car is now finished with - after my second driver dropped out I moved the insurance over to the TT6 so I could get it road registered (still waiting for the forms from the DVLA!). I hope to sell it on to someone who will sprint it but I'll be removing a few parts first. It's not you who's been eyeing up a Supra is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilthenut Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 interesting- looking forward to catcging up at a dwyb or a show- have some skid fun... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Hey Dan, car is now finished with - after my second driver dropped out I moved the insurance over to the TT6 so I could get it road registered (still waiting for the forms from the DVLA!). I hope to sell it on to someone who will sprint it but I'll be removing a few parts first. It's not you who's been eyeing up a Supra is it? awww what? gutted mate, will miss having it on the line up good to hear you're comin back with a TT tho, will be good for you to crack on with that mate, lots of talk about it so i know you are looking forward to it someone will get a cracking car if someone is after a track supra B) errrrrm........ me? surely not................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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