Yarco Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Hi all, Can anyone tell me if I need a crash helmet at Santa Pod when I'm running 400hp? i.e will I exceed 120 mph over the quarter mile? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodec j Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 You could be ok,but it might worth taking one tho mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarco Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 You could be ok,but it might worth taking one tho mate lol that's what the peeps said at Santa Pod. Better get my self a crash helmet then. I might wear a white jump suit and go as the stig (minus the driving ability). Any other comments guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 The crash helmet limit is 110 at SantaPod. Bring one because I think you'll definitely exceed that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackyBoi Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 The crash helmet limit is 110 at SantaPod. Bring one because I think you'll definitely exceed that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Trap speed on bpu isn't high enough for a helmet. Well it wasn't last Suprapod I was at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbt Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 A well set up healthy BPU should be between 110 and 115 and around 13 to 13.5 sec but if it's hot heat soak will affect times and speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I would take a helmet, there is no harm in it and means if you do have terminals around 110mph then Santa Pod personnel will be happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mplavery Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Think i was 1mph out from where i had to were a helmet so i would take one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 If yours runs as well as it looks in the dyno section and you are getting a good launch, then you will need one. Take a look here for some BPU times: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?322121-Good-day-at-Santa-Pod-with-a-new-PB&highlight=shane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 Mate is this for tomorrow, I can put mine in the car, your welcome to borrow it. Its only an old motorbike one but does the job. Was going to bring it just in case but there no way my na will hit the speeds where I must ware it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Bieber Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I managed to hit 109mph at pod in my bpu despite pulling away like I was at a set of traffic lights (14.6 second et!!) Definitely take a helmet, if your first run is over 110 they wont let you run again, then it would be a total waste of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarco Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Ye I hear you guys so I jumped on gumtree and found a really nice AGV helmet locally. Knocked him down to £40 as he liked my car when I turned up. Pretty sweet lid for £40. Lol proper nervous about my first drag. I never really launch my car off the line as I don't want to kill the clutch. However I'm going out tomorrow evening for a few practise starts Any tips guys?? Is there a set rpm I should drop the clutch for optimum starts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarco Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 (edited) If yours runs as well as it looks in the dyno section and you are getting a good launch, then you will need one. Take a look here for some BPU times: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?322121-Good-day-at-Santa-Pod-with-a-new-PB&highlight=shane Cheers Shane, some good times there for bpu cars. I need to practise my starts but the car is feeling good since the build. It completely blew away some special Audi Q7 v12 tonight, which was satisfying. Edited July 4, 2015 by Yarco (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarco Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Mate is this for tomorrow, I can put mine in the car, your welcome to borrow it. Its only an old motorbike one but does the job. Was going to bring it just in case but there no way my na will hit the speeds where I must ware it. All sorted mate but thanks for the offer. I'm down Sunday only, I believe you are in the show and shine that day but I'll be knocking about in the rwyb paddock. Come give me a look mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted July 4, 2015 Share Posted July 4, 2015 I managed a 112mph trap speed and pod so needed a helmet. Take one as anything past 110mph they won't be Happy with you doing another run! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarco Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Well that's my first ever drag out of the way. I only got two runs in as there was hold ups all day. 1st run I missed 2nd gear and still got a 14.6. 2nd run I spun 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear and got a 13.6. I certainly need more practise, it's definitely easier on my Xbox! Top speed was 105mph, didn't need a helmet in the end but I wore it anyway to get used to the sensation. I'll have more power in a few months so I'll defiantly need the helmet in the future, especially if I can put in a faultless run lol. If anyone one saw me miss second don't laugh Edited July 6, 2015 by Yarco (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Got a video of your last run mate. Car looked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarco Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 (edited) Got a video of your last run mate. Car looked great. If you saw me mate you should of shouted out. There was loads of Supras about but the only guy I spoke to wasn't part of this forum. Thanks, from a distance my car looks ok but my new side skirts are only test fitted and my front bumper needs replacing with the Doluck one I have standing by. Just had the engine rebuilt, cosmetics have to wait! Can you remember if that black Evo 4 beat me? He was asking about the power I was running and wishing me luck before we set off! He probably beat me but it must of been close? P.s Please post video if you can, we all need a laugh! Edited July 6, 2015 by Yarco (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 If you saw me mate you should of shouted out. There was loads of Supras about but the only guy I spoke to wasn't part of this forum. Thanks, from a distance my car looks ok but my new side skirts are only test fitted and my front bumper needs replacing with the Doluck one I have standing by. Just had the engine rebuilt, cosmetics have to wait! Can you remember if that black Evo 4 beat me? He was asking about the power I was running and wishing me luck before we set off! He probably beat me but it must of been close? P.s Please post video if you can, we all need a laugh! I would have mate but hadnt seen you until then, and we headed off soon after. As we had been there two days we didnt worry about staying till the very end. Was it the chap with the TT6 running a small single? we chatted to him too. Said he was on here but never posts. Yeah thats the run you vs the evo. Im sorting out the pictures and videos today so will pop it up once done. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarco Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 I would have mate but hadnt seen you until then, and we headed off soon after. As we had been there two days we didnt worry about staying till the very end. Was it the chap with the TT6 running a small single? we chatted to him too. Said he was on here but never posts. Yeah thats the run you vs the evo. Im sorting out the pictures and videos today so will pop it up once done. J Ye are you talking about the purple Supra with the blitz alloys? He's the only one in the rwyb queue I knew was running a single. Ye please post anything you have. My friend with a pro camera accidently took still images instead of video and my other friend got video but he isn't particularly tech savvy. No worries mate, next time we'll have to catch up, same with boostman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Ye are you talking about the purple Supra with the blitz alloys? He's the only one in the rwyb queue I knew was running a single. Ye please post anything you have. My friend with a pro camera accidently took still images instead of video and my other friend got video but he isn't particularly tech savvy. No worries mate, next time we'll have to catch up, same with boostman No was a silver one, maybe he was only running the saturday, although could have sworn he said he was running sunday too. Lol yeah will do, got a couple of pictures too but they were poor as i only had my little lense on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarco Posted July 6, 2015 Author Share Posted July 6, 2015 No was a silver one, maybe he was only running the saturday, although could have sworn he said he was running sunday too. Lol yeah will do, got a couple of pictures too but they were poor as i only had my little lense on. Looking forward to the vids and pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted July 6, 2015 Share Posted July 6, 2015 Looking forward to the vids and pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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