New European record

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Took the car to Santa Pod on Friday for some testing at wastegate power. Initially had some teething troubles with the clutch biting point following a hydraulic release bearing failure at 10 pm the night before! The gearbox removal and refit was completed at 2 am! Thanks to the guys at Eurospec for such a huge effort despite having a big Time Attack event to attend at Rockingham the next day.
By the time we got a workable bite point on the clutch it was mid afternoon. The first run was at 3.26 pm.
PB 60' - 1.5586
PB ET - 9.7 @ 145 mph
New European ET record
This was at wastegate power, approx 75-80%.
I immediately queued for a 2nd run but the clutch didn't like it. It launched ok, not brilliant but then slipped in 2nd and I had to pedal it. Further up the track I thought I missed 4th but in fact a wire had pulled off a board under the dash, cutting all power. Still 11.0 @ 107 mph. Easily fixed and rested the car for an hour to cool the clutch.
3rd run at 4.52 pm
Raised the 2 step by 500 rpm
PB 60' - 1.5535
A better run all round until I missed 4th,
Unfortunately this was it for the day as the track closed shortly after but very encouraging knowing that we have over 1 bar of boost left on the table plus more ignition and some clutch upgrades.





André

[HilbillyHomeboy]

Massive congratulations!! Way to go, man!!

What clutch are you using?

Jeremy

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What clutch are you using?

Jeremy

A 7.25" Quartermaster cerametallic twin plate from Tim at TMZ

André

[chooch]

A 7.25" Quartermaster cerametallic twin plate from Tim at TMZ

André

Thanks Andre,

I didn't realise you changed your clutch again. You'll have to tell me more. How does it compare to the ATS / across / carbonetic tripple plate clutch? As you may know I am considering this clutch.

Cheers,
Ewab

[2fnloud]

WOW. So was this on a 6 speed trans.

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WOW. So was this on a 6 speed trans.

Yes it was

André

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

Very nice, please post some updated pics on your build

[IPD]

Damn, nice job. Truly impressive on a 6-speed. Probably low 9's in there with a 5-speed & some practice.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

Damn, nice job. Truly impressive on a 6-speed. Probably low 9's in there with a 5-speed & some practice.

I'm curious why you say this. His tires may be a little taller than stock and even grow a little on the big end, but assuming stock tires:

3rd at 145 (trap speed is just an average for the last 60 ft, so the terminal speed is actually higher than this) is 8600 RPM on a 5 speed.

I'm not sure if the OP is running the JDM or USDM six speed gearing, but let's assume JDM.

4th is good for 167 at 8600 RPM.

In short most likely either way a shift to 4th is necessary, but the six speed can actually use it. The lower average gearing should make the six speed car faster, assuming it can be put to the ground. It is also a lot easier on the clutch.

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Damn, nice job. Truly impressive on a 6-speed. Probably low 9's in there with a 5-speed & some practice.

I hope to do that or quicker on the 6 speed but with my planned terminal speeds I don't see how the 5 speed would offer any advantage or gain tbh.

André