sdistc Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 It does launch really well but in the vids with the mustang does not look as quick as you think, seeing how it covers the 1/8 its prob a low 9 sec car, when SW ran a 7.9 his 60 ft was 1.6 sec, same as Mark newmans car does !!! While I agree, it also looked to me like both runs against the Mustang got a bit squirrelly and he got out of it pretty quick (2nd run more so). Would be good to see the car run on a full, prepped, 1/4 mile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 While I agree, it also looked to me like both runs against the Mustang got a bit squirrelly and he got out of it pretty quick (2nd run more so). Would be good to see the car run on a full, prepped, 1/4 mile. Listening I would not say he got out of it at all dude, a car launching like that never goes straight so you just put up with it and drive round it, the approx 1/8 mile times look like equating to a low 9 or maybe a high 8 on a good day, either way its an awesome car and the launch is wicked, how long the motor will last if stays on the 2 step as long as he does in vid 1 is another matter !!! surprising how many 1/8 mile strips there are in the US, must be a pain because its a completley different set up to the 1/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 It does launch really well but in the vids with the mustang does not look as quick as you think, seeing how it covers the 1/8 its prob a low 9 sec car, when SW ran a 7.9 his 60 ft was 1.6 sec, same as Mark newmans car does !!! SW's famous 7.9 run was done with a 1.34 60ft ive read. edit. http://www.highaltitudeperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Listening I would not say he got out of it at all dude, a car launching like that never goes straight so you just put up with it and drive round it, the approx 1/8 mile times look like equating to a low 9 or maybe a high 8 on a good day, either way its an awesome car and the launch is wicked, how long the motor will last if stays on the 2 step as long as he does in vid 1 is another matter !!! surprising how many 1/8 mile strips there are in the US, must be a pain because its a completley different set up to the 1/4. I couldn't really hear the second set of videos - but again, I'm not experienced at all in drag racing (unlike you) so I can only go by what I saw (or though I saw). It is a serious car though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 SW's famous 7.9 run was done with a 1.34 60ft ive read. edit. http://www.highaltitudeperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213 That was a 7.99 run above, the 7.91 was a 1.33 60ft. http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?523574-7.91-188.9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) This ones not !!!! (1.673) Edited November 13, 2011 by dude (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I couldn't really hear the second set of videos - but again, I'm not experienced at all in drag racing (unlike you) so I can only go by what I saw (or though I saw). It is a serious car though Certainly is, would be good to know the suspension setup !!!! For an IRS to get the wheels up is pretty special and the track does not even look that shiny (glued) either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellonman Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 (edited) whats the blokes username jimmy p supras dont just wheelie they can fly too Edited November 13, 2011 by mellonman (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 This ones not !!!! (1.673) Read the thread i linked mate, Has the same video and everyone is saying 1.33 60ft including SW, maybe the 1.673 is from the green light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Read the thread i linked mate, Has the same video and everyone is saying 1.33 60ft including SW, maybe the 1.673 is from the green light. Should be 60 ft dude, either way its an awesome run and just looks so in control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris H Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Insane launch! sounds good too,, any more of him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark newman Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 looks like a down hill track to me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 wow what an awesome machine he has created there, the thing looks brutal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 looks like a down hill track to me . But you appreciate the use of the 2 step !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 that is brutal - love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 This ones not !!!! (1.673) How the HELL does he keep that in a straight line!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 How the HELL does he keep that in a straight line!!!! Not too sure but the small round thing in front can change the direction the car goes in !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesy Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Not too sure but the small round thing in front can change the direction the car goes in !!!! The tow eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 thats insane! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 dude, notice how good the black ones look with no graphics?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 It does launch really well but in the vids with the mustang does not look as quick as you think, seeing how it covers the 1/8 its prob a low 9 sec car, when SW ran a 7.9 his 60 ft was 1.6 sec, same as Mark newmans car does !!! that black supra is a Back halved car like mine, it has a solid axle and you can adjust them in such a way that they bring back the Pitch rotation (Kinda CG) point right to the rear..hence wheelstands can be done relatively easy. not something i encouraged as it tends to wreck the chassis on landing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 SW's famous 7.9 run was done with a 1.34 60ft ive read. edit. http://www.highaltitudeperformance.com/forums/showthread.php?t=213 WOW our 8.54 run was a 1.28 60ft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 WOW our 8.54 run was a 1.28 60ft! Not bad for a manual car running IRS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 1.63 is the reaction time :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 that black supra is a Back halved car like mine, it has a solid axle and you can adjust them in such a way that they bring back the Pitch rotation (Kinda CG) point right to the rear..hence wheelstands can be done relatively easy. not something i encouraged as it tends to wreck the chassis on landing! Why do you say its backhalved Stu ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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