JamieP Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Don't feel bad mate, everyone (well the owners of turbo'd cars) were complaining it was too hot to run decent times. How was your boost pressure on the day? Mine dropped to 0.8 bar! Ran much better at 3am the following morning, 1.1 bar is soo much better That seems strange that you lose so much boost on a hot day... my boost never changes no matter what the weather is:search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattooman Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Tattoman, did you do a good burn out?? I find with pod you really need warm tyres to get any type of grip going. Also was it your first run or is that the best ever you've done in the sup?? It was the first 3 runs I've done in my Supra and all 3 runs I did huge burnouts. The first run without Slip control and I had no traction until early 3rd gear. But the other 2 runs with Slip control on and WOW what a difference she launched with barely any wheel spin. I'm gutted as my old standard 300zx was quicker than the supra..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Tattoman, did you do a good burn out?? I find with pod you really need warm tyres to get any type of grip going. Also was it your first run or is that the best ever you've done in the sup?? A good burnout makes a HUGE difference, but I am always concerned about the heat generated in the engine bay. After a burnout, boost levels on my car are always down on what I get on the road... Also, Greg gave me a good tip yesterday (though rather obvious now!) - drop tyre pressures! He checked them after my 2nd run and they were at 33.5psi. Dropped to 20psi for the last run and knocked half a second off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Well done buddy, car sounded sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 It was the first 3 runs I've done in my Supra and all 3 runs I did huge burnouts. The first run without Slip control and I had no traction until early 3rd gear. But the other 2 runs with Slip control on and WOW what a difference she launched with barely any wheel spin. I'm gutted as my old standard 300zx was quicker than the supra..... Yeah mate i wouldn't be worried. As i said to Gaz, it take time to get used to the car. Im sure on your next outing you'll be getting better times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 That seems strange that you lose so much boost on a hot day... my boost never changes no matter what the weather is:search: Wierd isn't it, no one else seems to complain about this as much as me!! Fixed this afternoon though- fitted a bleed valve Hit 1.6 bar today - whoops! It'll be running 1.3 bar for japshow with ET streets & (hopefully) line lock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Wierd isn't it, no one else seems to complain about this as much as me!! Fixed this afternoon though- fitted a bleed valve Hit 1.6 bar today - whoops! It'll be running 1.3 bar for japshow with ET streets & (hopefully) line lock. maybe water injection would help:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks James, I was really pleased with it too! Thats interesting about boost pressure dropping with how hot it was. I'll have to get the boost guage i've fitted wired up to see how mine reacts to a hot day. Another interesting point is about the burnout/tire pressure. I didnt check my tire pressure so didnt know if it was low for the run or not and didnt to a burn out, dont know how to control it properly :shy: Maybe with the above and anti lag unit I may get sub 13. Well, thats my aim by the end of the season anyway and my see if my boost can be turned up a little :angel: Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 But the other 2 runs with Slip control on and WOW what a difference she launched with barely any wheel spin. I'm gutted as my old standard 300zx was quicker than the supra..... Do you have an auto or manual mate? When I launched once (by accident) with slip control on it killed my run! Slip control on and a faster run doesn't sound right at all!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Well done buddy, car sounded sweet. Hey stu, is it you who my first run was against? I have that run on vid too and will upload it, its just there big files and it was takin aaaages to do the other 2! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Best I managed yesterday was 13.3@109mph but did manage quite a reasonable 60ft time on one run so was pleased with that! Nice time Gazza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Thanks mate, Does anyone know when the next RWYB is or any 1/4 places anywhere? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 ps. I said to my gf yesterday OMG there's Jakki Degg and she said 'and you expect me to know who that is...' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 The other half pointed her out to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Sunday the 13th Gaz http://www.santapod.co.uk/calendar.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 James, you gonna be running in time for Jap show finale? I'm poised with anticipation about your car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Awesome will have to go to that as the next one is when im on holiday. Theres afew in october too so hopefully it'll be abit cooler by then. Will definately be going to the Japshow finale though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 Nice run gaz with your na-t 13.8 is damn good and your also a lucky sod isn't jakie degg the cuttest nniiiiiiiiccccccceeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Nice run gaz with your na-t 13.8 is damn good and your also a lucky sod isn't jakie degg the cuttest nniiiiiiiiccccccceeeeeeeeee Ya dam right and shes like 5ft nothin too! :cough cough it was cough 13.7 cough: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 James, you gonna be running in time for Jap show finale? I'm poised with anticipation about your car! 2 Months to run it in, should hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 sorry gaz 13.7 even better she's very very nice i once saw her at the birmingham motorshow have a video at home somewhere of me and her playing on the ps2 eyetoy when it first came out, it was a promotion day at the show and i won a eyetoy and game with a video of me and jakie degg signed also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I think... we should get a load of us to go up for the night time RWYB again! (October I think it is) anyone else up for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGSi Posted August 6, 2006 Author Share Posted August 6, 2006 Definately! The adrenalin rush is unbelievable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee_rz Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 is that before or after japshow, i'd love to get some practise in for japshow but either way i'm down guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted August 6, 2006 Share Posted August 6, 2006 I think... we should get a load of us to go up for the night time RWYB again! (October I think it is) anyone else up for that? Yeah we've done the previous 3. Only trouble is that as it get's later the track gets colder and there's no grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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