Cadwell with LOT on 16/2/06

tut · Post by **tut** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:09 pm

Gordon always seemed too fast on the straights at KH, despite his ability, for his car to be putting out 118hp.

In fact he joined in on a group R/R session, and he had 136hp. However that was still a fair bit less than many of the rest of us had.

tut

Post by **Shug** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:19 am

And the great thing was that he hadn't spent money doing silly things to the engine to get that power....

He'd maintained it meticulously, fitted a foam element in the airbox, heat-wrapped the exhaust and it had a sports backbox. Then all he did was change the oil every 3k miles and drive it like he stole it.

Just goes to show that it's the details that count...

hiscot · Post by **hiscot** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:59 pm

tut wrote:Gordon always seemed too fast on the straights at KH, despite his ability, for his car to be putting out 118hp.

In fact he joined in on a group R/R session, and he had 136hp. However that was still a fair bit less than many of the rest of us had.

tut

most engines make in excess of quoted figures

std k series

http://www.rri.se/popup/performancegrap ... artsID=342

130 bhp @f/w x 0.83 = 107.9 wbhp approx

and the honda

http://www.rri.se/popup/performancegrap ... artsID=138

220 bhp @f/w x 0.83 = 182.6 wbhp approx

tut · Post by **tut** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 2:00 pm

I read their figures as the other war round.

Actual performence as measured by them was down on the stated figures, around 9% for both engines.

tut

Post by ed » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:25 pm

Good lad!

I managed to mess up our Walshy day booking so i think ive lost my place. Not to worry, Robin Kenny and Tom still have theirs!

I will now be heading down on the thurs so we can convoy down there if you like?!
cheers

Andy G · Post by **Andy G** » Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:32 pm

Have a great time gents - Mckeann and i had an epic day there last year.

Looking forward to getting on track again when the new bus arrives

Post by ed » Thu Jan 25, 2007 12:39 pm

Yep thats it Paul, was v cheap rooms at the time. Not sure about the pub but will want a clear head for Cadwell.

Post by ed » Thu Jan 25, 2007 1:16 pm

Yep, the other closest was 29 or so miles so there wasnt much in it. Decided on that one because its on the A1 and i thought it was a reasonable place for people to meet from both North and South.

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:49 pm

What time are we heading down at and where you want to meet?

Post by ed » Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:53 pm

Kenwood, you, robin and tom will be heading down on the Wednesday and i plan to head down Thursday afternoon, meeting you guys at the hotel.

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 10:06 pm

thursday afternoon for me, probably about 3.30pm from bo'ness.

I'm staying at the hotel with the bar though

BigD · Post by **BigD** » Mon Feb 05, 2007 11:03 pm

mckeann wrote:thursday afternoon for me, probably about 3.30pm from bo'ness.

Sounds good, I could tag along at that time too.

mckeann · Post by **mckeann** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:37 am

I'm not staying at the sober hotel with Ed, but your welcome to tag along as far as the circuit. Cruising speed of xxx mph

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:53 am

kenny wrote:What time are we heading down at and where you want to meet?

chatted a bit to robin about this the other day. When can you get off work or whatever?? robin is planning route. something like A7 to hawick, A68 in england, A1 etc.

I'm supposed to be at college on thursday arvo, but can prob escape early. What time suits you and Robin to set off, we could meet at the Shell on south of bypass, or will we pick you up somewhere further down??

fek its late, i'm going to bed. been typing school work for tomorrow

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:55 am

ps, what's the feeling about after the trackday. 5 hours is a long drive after an all day on track. we could find the nearest travelodge with a bar and crash overnight. share a room at £25 each aint too bad.

thoughts anyone??