Andy D
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| posted on 6/8/09 at 10:07 AM |
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N.East Rollling road power run
Any N. East bods want a power run on MacDonald racing's rolling road? (Lanchester)
Pete has booked his Civic in for Saturday 29th Aug, 9-30.
Price for one car is £40, but if we can get six it drops to £30. At present there are three people showing interest. (2 to 5 cars, £35)
Macdonald racing
The local WSCC group have used this rolling road several times, and have found it gives reliable and repeatable figures.
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Guinness
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| posted on 6/8/09 at 11:04 AM |
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I'm in, providing I can get the engine back together in time.
Mike
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eccsmk
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| posted on 6/8/09 at 12:26 PM |
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its a bit far for me to hop 
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Andy D
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| posted on 6/8/09 at 12:55 PM |
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Mike, get fettling..
TDC, hop off!  ..it's not that far, your car would be nicely warmed up. 
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eccsmk
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| posted on 6/8/09 at 01:02 PM |
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i doubt it would get warmed up on the trailer
are you taking the anchor??
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Andy D
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| posted on 6/8/09 at 01:08 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by eccsmk
i doubt it would get warmed up on the trailer
are you taking the anchor??
Not planning on taking the Westy at this stage. It's Pete wanting a base line for the Civic before he ups the power over winter. ..well
that's the plan..
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Andy D
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| posted on 7/8/09 at 02:26 PM |
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There are five people so far showing an interest.
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Andy D
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 11:39 AM |
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Nearly forgot about this... It's definately on, the Civic is booked in.
Anyone else.
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coozer
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| posted on 22/8/09 at 12:22 PM |
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Me, I'll be interested to see what I'm getting, provided I don't bin it before then!
And its not raining
[Edited on 22/8/09 by coozer]
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Andy D
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| posted on 24/8/09 at 08:04 AM |
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Monday morning bump.. Anyone else want a power run?
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Andy D
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| posted on 26/8/09 at 12:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Me, I'll be interested to see what I'm getting, provided I don't bin it before then!
And its not raining
[Edited on 22/8/09 by coozer]
Saturday's forecast looking dry so far..
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Guinness
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| posted on 26/8/09 at 01:40 PM |
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Andy
My new engine still isn't fitted, so I'm going to have to cry off I'm afraid.
Unless that makes the difference to numbers / costs, in which case I'll get back in the garage!
Mike
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Andy D
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| posted on 26/8/09 at 02:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
Andy
My new engine still isn't fitted, so I'm going to have to cry off I'm afraid.
Unless that makes the difference to numbers / costs, in which case I'll get back in the garage!
Mike
Get in the garage! No probs, I think there's only a couple of takers. We'll be there no matter what..
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Andy D
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 02:50 PM |
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One last bump..
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coozer
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 07:33 PM |
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See you there 9.30 in the morning Andy. Running a bit rich at 1/4 throttle but should be ok for a run up.
Do they do ignition/bike carb tuning?
Many takers?
Steve
[Edited on 28/8/09 by coozer]
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Andy D
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| posted on 28/8/09 at 09:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by coozer
See you there 9.30 in the morning Andy. Running a bit rich at 1/4 throttle but should be ok for a run up.
Do they do ignition/bike carb tuning?
Many takers?
Steve
[Edited on 28/8/09 by coozer]
Think there'll be two of us. It's only a power run, no tweaking. You can ask about setting up your bike carbs, but I doubt if
they'll do them. ... more a magnetos sort o' place.
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PAUL FISHER
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| posted on 29/8/09 at 03:15 PM |
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How did you get on Andy,what power was the old Civic putting out.
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Andy D
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| posted on 29/8/09 at 04:50 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by PAUL FISHER
How did you get on Andy,what power was the old Civic putting out.
The Civic was putting out about what we thought... 167bhp. (About 10 up on a standard 1.6 Vtec) It sort of fits in with what he's seeing on
the race track. The 1.6 Fiesta cant have that much more can it...
Some pics:
167 bhp 
Nerve jangling 8500rpm, my pinto ears cant stand it!
Coozer's machine straining on the rollers.
And last of all, I had to... Steve on the lookout for brake upgrades. Wonder if fourteen inch drums will fit the MNR.
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coozer
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| posted on 29/8/09 at 05:08 PM |
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And mine made 167 as well! Bit sooner than Petes tho...
I've put the video on YooHootube, click on my blog below if you want to see it
[Edited on 31/8/09 by coozer]
 
Rescued attachment P1000977.JPG
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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Andy D
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| posted on 29/8/09 at 07:31 PM |
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...maybe the rollers only go up to 167...
Pete's at the kart track now, utilising considerably less than 167bhp. He will be shattered by noon tomorow. (24hr kart race)
Hope he wakes up for the trackday at Croft on Monday!
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