carl0s Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Who's from Lancashire and can pick up some parts for me? Please? Pretty please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyrick Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Heyrick... There are lots of us Drag Virgins going, like you said, how many times can you do a 1/4 mile drag without looking over your shoulder ... Do it Do it Do it.... I dun it dun it dun it! Booked and paid for - Spent the afternoon with a mate who used to do drag racing in the states so he's been giving me all the tips (go on the last yellow don't wait for the green... use the previous persons wheel marks etc etc. He wanted to know at what revs you get the best torque (stock TT) Anyone know? Anyhow, getting excited now. Lookin forward to seeing you guys! Gotta get cleaning now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 It's not actually a race. You could leave well after the other car and still post a faster time if you have the faster car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Well done fella, good on you for giving it a go We're not racing against the lights, so you don't have to worry about a slow start affecting your time. Of course, if you want to you can, its alwasy good to know your reaction time. Peak torque is around 3800-4200 rpm, but I don't see that it makes much difference knowing that as its an auto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I dun it dun it dun it! Brilliant.. well done - see you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 If I'm on the gate I can be easily bribed with offerings of Haribo. "Kids and grown-ups love it so, the happy world of Haribo!" Never without a bag of tangfastics 3 bags ready to go AND...A VARIETY BOX!!!(Available just before the gate for a good price shhh don't tell Mawby ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyrick Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 It's not actually a race. You could leave well after the other car and still post a faster time if you have the faster car. Yeah I knew that - just that I could hardly get a word in edgeways with my mate once he got started - I think he was quite excited about passing on his 'knowledge'! Thanks for the encouragement guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 HeyRick, What part of Devon u from? I'll be leaving at some god eartly hour if your up 4 a mini convoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 your coming from Devon!!!!!!! nutters!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 ^^^ yup! ^^^ Lets hope I don't break anything else that's a long ride home in a RAC low-loader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Maybe someone should call up the low loaders to put them on Standby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Christ, fair play guys, thats some dedication! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyrick Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 HeyRick, What part of Devon u from? I'll be leaving at some god eartly hour if your up 4 a mini convoy. Mid Devon, near Crediton. The idea of a convoy was putting the wife off coming so I scratched that idea early on. I don't think she likes the idea of trying to keep up with the rest of you. Plus the fact that the other convoys were going the long way round and having loads of stops so I'd have to leave about 4am to meet at the start! Added to that, I don't exactly know how early we can get away yet - babysitters and all that. Hope to see you there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 damn wish I knew you were doing that as I am going from somerset but staying at toddington the friday night so I can roll out of bed and meet up at the services. Is anyone planning on filiming this and posting it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Doom Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 And i was sitting here moaning about getting up early to come from Cheshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rush Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 If your planning to decide on the day to run the strip DONT FORGET TO BRING YOUR LICENCE as well as the dosh :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Anyone who lives near to Manchester airport or Sale/Altrincham fancy picking up some shocks & springs off Daston for me? I'll pay £20 for the trouble Picking up from the POD and bringing home ? I have space in my car Unless anyone closer to you offers ? We could meet half way or something to drop them off, we can work it out later. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Paid List Spreadsheet updated and attached to main thread as of 11PM 19th April 2007. 58 competitors total so far. Anyone that has a '**Not Given**' on their entry line should email as per paid list post update instructions on main thread to send any additional information. Thinking ahead to the day - please give your competitor number or spectator list number to the person on the gate when you arrive, this will minimise delays from people trying to scan a spreadsheet to find your name / reg. Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vvteye Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 tdr I never asked for a refund! In fact I am sure I said keep it. Bit strange to say that out here? I did though... I need every penny for a conversion so not as rich as I can chuck it at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Seen as i won't be running if anyone wants my place, you can have it for £30, i'll let the mods know of the changes if anyone is interested. Its just so my place doesn't go to waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Still not 100% certain i will be there, have paid for 2 spectators, may get there and run on the day if the car is sorted. So will just pay the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy-m2 Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Christ, fair play guys, thats some dedication! Coming from Edinburgh, Leaving about 5 and wont get there till 11 and coming back the same day!!! I'm crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 I am in Northampton, will get out of bed about 8.00 and be there by 8.30 Thats dedication Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shovels Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Mid Devon, near Crediton. The idea of a convoy was putting the wife off coming so I scratched that idea early on. I don't think she likes the idea of trying to keep up with the rest of you. Plus the fact that the other convoys were going the long way round and having loads of stops so I'd have to leave about 4am to meet at the start! Added to that, I don't exactly know how early we can get away yet - babysitters and all that. Hope to see you there! No worries mate, see you up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 19, 2007 Share Posted April 19, 2007 Coming from Edinburgh, Leaving about 5 and wont get there till 11 and coming back the same day!!! I'm crazy we have a new winnner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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