My night at the drags - WITH TICKET!
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To recap what's different from last year:

1) Taller FD (3.1 - was 3.4)
2) New turbocharger (don't ask - I won't tell)
3) MG cam - was ph2

I also had a full compliment of tools, including a spare in the mini with me on this occasion.
Running just 14.5psi of boost (last year was 15/16ish). Still running an open diff, still running A032r's @ 18psi.



First problem was one I knew was going to appear; The clutch.

The new motor is making a shed-loads more torque on less boost. the startline was reasonably good (not upto Pod standards mind, but not bad). The big problem with the clutch, is that i'm now running a taller FD - hence the engine (and clutch) sees what is effectlivly a heavier car; the lower the gear, the more work the clutch has to do).
This is making things even more difficult; to put it into persepctive; on my first three runs, it would have looked (from the stands) like a pretty lazy launch; The tyres didn't spin, but the engine accelerated right up to red-line with the clutch making a feeble effort to hold the torque. Only when i dipped the clutch and hauled second, did it re-engage and pull through...

So, a change of tack was called for - a balancing act between clutch and power and traction. Out of the following nine runs, I ran consistent 13.8/13.9's at 102/103mph and 2.4/2,5 60-ft times (around 0.2-secs off my norm).
Then one just happened right, and it pulled in a 13.64 at 102.3mph - with a 2.34 60-ft.

I'm a happy bunny - things ARE going to improve BIG time once that boost gets would up to the levels folks do (but don't admit to) run , and I get my clutch sorted....

This taller FD really wants some weight to be pulled out of the mini to make things better though. I'm seriously considering polycarb side windows (but they'll still be opening rears / winder fronts) and maybe change the exceptionally heavy side-impact doors for some lightened regular versions...
I don't want to remove the stereo, Recaro's or carpet mind... That's a step toooo far!

I do (now) more understand why Woodsie has trouble launching his mini though; the standard weight vehicle, that lagggggggie T3, the characteristics of the double-grey - along with the even taller 2.95 diff must make it one of the most difficult minis to launch ever.


I know the rules we have here about 'unsubstantiated claims' - hence I will scan my ticket at work tomorrow and post it up.

Edited by turbodave16v on 6th Jul, 2006.

Great stuff Dave, encouraging for me as my car will also be a full weight machine, with carpets, side impact bar doors, airbag, pretensioners etc, it is nice to know that with a wheelbarrow full of bananas a good time is not beyond reach.

I have to say I am impressed with how consistent you guys are up the 1/4, when I have tried before I have been happy to be within a 1 second margin!

great work dave, just goes to show whats possible, and that the sub 14 sec times can be improved on..

nice one dave looks like we are all going in the right direction even me whos on his second visit to the pod got a 15.5 and 92.8 mph which i was pleased with as you say im running a 2.95 diff on 13's and just running 12 psi which is about 145 bhp at the flywheel at 20 deg inlet temp but my temp was about 40 deg so that nocks a few ponies off.but this year my clutch was ok.

i think on the the clutch slip saga i recon you have to pay off between some slipping to get away with out over cooking it as this will make it slip like a pig if she gets to hot.

always looking for them bigger bunches of bannanas

not saying i dont beleive you but, ticket please!

(hhhmmm i sound like dave! lol)

good stuff dave! put that mini on a diet!

Team Racing

I'll be happy with a 15 sec.

Really impressed, I'll be happy with getting to the other end of the track. lol

nice one! its a shame the clutch just cant handle all those curly wurlys!
DAN :)

good times Dave - fastest tm in the Us?

JK

If Carling made Mini engines
it would probably be like this one!

Well, here it is.

wtf is that, ???????. your not allowed to fill in your own details divvie,lol..

fook me you'll be drawing your own torque curves next.lol.
carl.
i'm off to draw in a 9 sec run on an old slip.back in a min.

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LOL!

lmfao

I was reading that with amazment thinking is it true, but theres the proof!!!!

Well done dave
PS-what was the other car??

Edited by T3Tone on 6th Jul, 2006.

-MINI CLUBMAN 1380 TURBO-

And i want to know how you got my 4 year old neice over there to do the numbers for you,and return her without being missed,

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well done i think??

is that a tom fenton art shop special?

I see you must have been running a "Pro" tree as well !!

Everyone knows that instructions only have to be read if the thing doesn't work....

Here's the real one guys!

Glad I gave you all a giggle!

http://www.davecoxon.co.uk/bestestestestever.jpg

this coul;d easily be a ticket you picked up off the floor, do you have a video of you collecting the said ticket from the office???,

show us the back of your hands , you should have the race number stamped on both if them , as you don't wash oftern they should still be there,lol.
carl [clean boy]

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13.64 at 102.3mph - with a 2.34 60-ft.
WOW mate well done. Looks like your winter works have done the buss! I'll book you in for mine this winter lol.

Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on a carb?
First 5 port miniturbo to make over 200 bhp on Injection?

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That's a good point carl...

We should also ask for pictures of the mini at the track showing the racing number....

i think this is the only fair way to keep these ridicoulous calims in check!!!


lol

Alex

AlexF

top stuff dave

carls so picky ........lol