Matt Harwood Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Well, seeing as they're dropping like flies, even though my clutch isn't too healthy, I'm happy to do top speed runs just to make the numbers up... That of course is if anyones good at pulling strings... I'll be there either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted July 17, 2006 Author Share Posted July 17, 2006 I've dropped Chris Mann a line asking if we can chop over Christian's entry to you Matt. I understand what a nightmare it must be to organise such an event so if Chris says no I won't pursue the matter. Although I have pointed out that we don't normally mess him around like this, it's just not our year -Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Just about to put an order in for race fuel for TOTB - does anyone want any? VP or Klotz, anything goes. Full range and price list on our site under Race Fuel. Normally delivery on fuel costs £48, but since theres a few ordering it'll just be £5 to bring it to the show. Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Race fuel for use at TOTB? Naughty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Race fuel for use at TOTB? Naughty Safety first...with the current heatwave I'd expect even BPU's to run Racefuel to stave off det. IC's are going to get heat soaked to buggery. If it's as hot as this at the end of the month I predict a few engine going pop at TOTB.... And it's allowed by the rules so why wouldn't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 And it's allowed by the rules so why wouldn't you? It's a tricky one, different people read the rules in different ways. Use of any commonly available road fuel is required at the event, there is a Shell garage within 15 minutes of the venue for Optimax. Any competitor wishing to bring fuel to site must use an approved container and leave it in the designated area for fuel storage and refills I read that as saying you should be using pump fuel from a regular garage, others read it as saying you can use any fuel that makes a car move on the road. Last year the wording was different: Use of road fuels is expected and encouraged Again it was open to abuse and as a result it got abused, in my eyes people should be using normal fuels, if their car can't run on it then it shouldn't be at TOTB. It's difficult, one of the chaps in the team I'm looking after has 500rwhp+ on race fuel but only ~400rwhp on Optimax, do I let him run anything he likes or do I keep things in the spirit of the event and say he can run race fuel because others are? They need to be more specific on what is and isn't allowed in the same way as they are on tyres this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I think very few cars run Optimax at TOTB. If it was enforced and you had to run road fuel, everyone would. But because you can, people will because it gives a significant advantage. Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I'm not saying they can't run non race fuel...I'm saying it's way more important to protect the engine doing a 1mile straight flat out than worry about det on a turbo'd engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 havent read all thread. too long. Might be interested in running but will have no timeslips. She should be nippy tho. is it too late? ps, if she runs she will run race fuel, is that a prob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 havent read all thread. too long. Might be interested in running but will have no timeslips. She should be nippy tho. is it too late? ps, if she runs she will run race fuel, is that a prob? Hi Usmann, I don't think you can get in at this stage now... Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Usmann A Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 oh well, thanks gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Just about to put an order in for race fuel for TOTB - does anyone want any? VP or Klotz, anything goes. Full range and price list on our site under Race Fuel. Normally delivery on fuel costs £48, but since theres a few ordering it'll just be £5 to bring it to the show. Gaz.I'd like some, to be on the safe side, but I can't afford £100 for 5 gallons of VP C16! Klotz 113 or 116 will do for me but I can't seem to find the Klotz juice on your site though Gaz. How much is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I'm ordering it from Gaz to keep EGT's down at high boost. You telling me all those big power GTR's, Scoobies and EVO's are running on Tescos finest. Don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I'd like some, to be on the safe side, but I can't afford £100 for 5 gallons of VP C16! Klotz 113 or 116 will do for me but I can't seem to find the Klotz juice on your site though Gaz. How much is it? Gaz will point you to here Jake. http://www.motorshack.com/acatalog/KLOTZ_Race_Fuel.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Thank you sir. It's got kinda expensive hasn't it? Last time I bought some Klotz 113 at Santa Pod it was £48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I'm ordering it from Gaz to keep EGT's down at high boost. You telling me all those big power GTR's, Scoobies and EVO's are running on Tescos finest. Don't think so. I'm not telling you they are, I'm just pointing out that the somewhat vague rules kind of suggest they should be. We all know that all the faster cars will be running exotic stuff, I know one of them is planning to use meth, if it's 'commonly available' to them then they aren't breaking any rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I'm not telling you they are, I'm just pointing out that the somewhat vague rules kind of suggest they should be. We all know that all the faster cars will be running exotic stuff, I know one of them is planning to use meth, if it's 'commonly available' to them then they aren't breaking any rules. Michael I didn't mean it to sound like I was having a go. It was good at Santa Pod Jap Show to have the Pro Class and the Amatuer class. Perhaps TOTB could consider a similar Pro Race Class and a Street Class. Anyways. Which trader wants to setup a group buy on these portable intercooler spray kits for the event http://www.safelincs.co.uk/section.php?xSec=31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandan Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Matt - that clutch has been fcuked for over 12months hasn't it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 I'd like some, to be on the safe side, but I can't afford £100 for 5 gallons of VP C16! Klotz 113 or 116 will do for me but I can't seem to find the Klotz juice on your site though Gaz. How much is it? Hi Jake Good choice, Klotz is a bit cheaper than VP! 113 High Octane Racing Gasoline Ref: KL-408 59.05 + VAT, 5 US Gallon 113 Oxy (2.4% Oxygen) Racing Gasoline Ref: KL-492 73.14 + VAT £5 delivery. Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Thank you sir. It's got kinda expensive hasn't it? Last time I bought some Klotz 113 at Santa Pod it was £48 Yeah but that was before the current war for oil ..... oops sorry I mean war on terror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Matt - that clutch has been fcuked for over 12months hasn't it!!! Sadly, Yes. I need a new clutch, flywheel, 4th gear syncro needs replacing, and whilst I'm at it, the selector bushes need replacing too. What with moving work premisies & home, I haven't had the money to do it all:( The car still drives fine on a daily basis, but the clutch won't withstand drag launches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 Looking forward to this years event, shame a few have dropped out plus shame the crd in demo class now, he's good for low 9's this year, maybe a sneaky 8 Keiths car is looking great, was awesome to see last year. Anyone know much about this skyline? (pic attached) its gtcultures new demo car, road legal (apparently) and has run a 7.9 quarter!!!!! if this is there i think we should all go home Pic is from japshow, it never run though, wrecked a diff on startline or something equally serious. Admittedly, if its there, its going to be seriously impressive http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/7/19808273289.jpg&s=f10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 18, 2006 Share Posted July 18, 2006 The CRD car doesn't get it best times at TOTB due to the surface (like us). I doubt it'll get an 8 unless they've done some serious work. The Duke Skyline will be fast, but they need to iron out those problems first! Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 The Duke Skyline ran at Jap Show at Santa Pod and shut the track off for a fair old while when it spat oil everywhere. It's also in the demo class though, so no need to go home just yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 The Duke Skyline ran at Jap Show at Santa Pod and shut the track off for a fair old while when it spat oil everywhere. It's also in the demo class though, so no need to go home just yet Yep, we were behind it Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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