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Paul Webster · Jul 16th, 2007, 12:02 PM

The nice thing is that all the new Mini owners were consistant so any one of you could win a proper event in Sportsman ET 12.00 and slower.

You just have to work on acheiving consistant 0.0## lights

The nice thing is that the Mini doesnt have to be worked on between rounds so you just go and watch the rest of the racing Top Fuel Pro Mod etc etc.

BRMCooper · Jul 16th, 2007, 12:05 PM

0.0## at the tree!! makes my reaction times in the morin of 1.4-1.8 seem painfully slow! lol!

Paul Webster · Jul 16th, 2007, 12:23 PM

I'm depressing myself even more, I forgot that you've got a stock clutch, there's defintley another gain there due to slip on gear changes compared to the exedy

Bhozar · Jul 16th, 2007, 12:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

I'm depressing myself even more, I forgot that you've got a stock clutch, there's defintley another gain there due to slip on gear changes compared to the exedy

I was told months ago by a BMW mechanic that my stock clutch was on its way out. Its probably my next job after BBK once my house has sold.

Richard Crofts · Jul 16th, 2007, 12:31 PM

I was gutted to only be running 15.0 and 15.1s!

But then the car was pretty heavy from all the seats in and my big glass roof and the boot being full of tools and fluids etc

MITP should be good as I will have the car properly ready and see if I can break the 14s which it should do. Plus my stock IC was robbing me of power I think in the heat.

A better driver and tyres would help too

:lol:

Paul Webster · Jul 16th, 2007, 12:43 PM

But I thought the Stick was driving?? On a serious not apart from the 15.9 you were really consistant which is what you need in most drag racing classes.

As I said earlier if you guys could start cutting some 0.0 lights Minis could be in the final at most proper meetings.

I might try and organise a friendly bracket race at MITP, you'll all have a better appreciation for the sport of drag racing espically bracket racing after that.

Bhozar · Jul 16th, 2007, 02:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

I might try and organise a friendly bracket race at MITP, you'll all have a better appreciation for the sport of drag racing espically bracket racing after that.

I havent got a clue what youre on about, but sounds good to me

Richard Crofts · Jul 16th, 2007, 03:30 PM

It was the helmet that was putting me off...If it aint the Simpson one I don't produce

Its specially blessed by an native american indian wise man...but the BBC don't let me take it home from work

Richard Crofts · Jul 16th, 2007, 03:31 PM

Got a couple of 0.4s but mostly I was in the 0.6-0.8 reaction times

Apart from the one with bhozar at 1.9 or something equally as daft

Ant FR · Jul 16th, 2007, 04:51 PM

i would hope to get in the 14's at least, as my old ibiza which felt slower managed a 14.4 event he diesel was 15.1, fingers crossed. Looking forward to that now

Paul Webster · Jul 16th, 2007, 06:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

i would hope to get in the 14's at least, as my old ibiza which felt slower managed a 14.4 event he diesel was 15.1, fingers crossed. Looking forward to that now

What mods have you Ant??

Most cars will pick up a 1/10th at the Pod just through being a better track.

s_and_m · Jul 16th, 2007, 06:20 PM

Glad you guys had a blast.

Am very tempted to come and play at MITP - like the idea of dragging against some other S's, but ike Richard I fear my loaded S will be too heavy for the 220 horses to haul up the strip in under 15. Still I look forward to finding out.

S

ps can I run my track tyres or does it have to be street legal at MITP?

Paul Webster · Jul 16th, 2007, 06:33 PM

Weight is always a problem, we've added weight by adding all the interior back in and a 6 point roll cage, but I'm afraid you have to live with what you have.

A good rule of thumb is for every 100lb of weight is equal to 1/10th of a sec.

Bring whatever tyres you like, it always helps if they are road legal, it depends what classes they are going to run, I'll see if I can find out for you.

We'll have jack and tools there so you dont have to worry about bringing them.

MarsLandingParty · Jul 16th, 2007, 10:44 PM

I was disappointed they didn't put the Coopers in a class with the one's. Us cooper boys stand no chance against the supercharged guys, would be a more even match if they split NA/forced induction and might have encouraged more coopers to run the 1/4 mile

BRMCooper · Jul 17th, 2007, 02:55 PM

very true! would be nice to see all three types split in to groups

Bhozar · Jul 17th, 2007, 03:14 PM

There should be at least an NA group and Forced Induction group for the modern MINI. I thik if they were seperate you might get more Coopers and Ones taking part.

Coopers and ones should also include the diesels.

MarsLandingParty · Jul 18th, 2007, 04:31 PM

Dropped the MITP guys an email earlier, asking about MINI classes, had a phone call from them, they advised that there would be one class but as they're new to it, so open to suggestions.

Talked to him about the problems with the classifications at showdown, and as Bhozar said, suggested a NA/Forced induction split, he's contacting Mini Mag and is going to get back to me.

So watch out Tom and don't sabotage my car!

BRMCooper · Jul 18th, 2007, 11:43 PM

WOOHOO QUICK every one knick 1320's sparkplug leads!

MarsLandingParty · Jul 18th, 2007, 11:45 PM

nah, just let them forget to put the battery cover on

Bhozar · Jul 18th, 2007, 11:52 PM

One bottle of tequila: £15
Drinking it on the Sat night camping with "the competition": free
Winning by 0.1 seconds as they are all hung-over: Priceless

Jul 16th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#21
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	The nice thing is that all the new Mini owners were consistant so any one of you could win a proper event in Sportsman ET 12.00 and slower. You just have to work on acheiving consistant 0.0## lights The nice thing is that the Mini doesnt have to be worked on between rounds so you just go and watch the rest of the racing Top Fuel Pro Mod etc etc. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Jul 16th, 2007, 12:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
BRMCooper LOBSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:07 PM Posts: 363 Offline	0.0## at the tree!! makes my reaction times in the morin of 1.4-1.8 seem painfully slow! lol! ..::14.21@100.99MPH::.. 15% Pulley, CAI, Mani, Back Box, GRS Intercooler

Jul 16th, 2007, 12:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	I'm depressing myself even more, I forgot that you've got a stock clutch, there's defintley another gain there due to slip on gear changes compared to the exedy Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Jul 16th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#26 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	But I thought the Stick was driving?? On a serious not apart from the 15.9 you were really consistant which is what you need in most drag racing classes. As I said earlier if you guys could start cutting some 0.0 lights Minis could be in the final at most proper meetings. I might try and organise a friendly bracket race at MITP, you'll all have a better appreciation for the sport of drag racing espically bracket racing after that. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Jul 16th, 2007, 06:06 PM	#31 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) i would hope to get in the 14's at least, as my old ibiza which felt slower managed a 14.4 event he diesel was 15.1, fingers crossed. Looking forward to that now What mods have you Ant?? Most cars will pick up a 1/10th at the Pod just through being a better track. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

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Jul 16th, 2007, 12:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) I'm depressing myself even more, I forgot that you've got a stock clutch, there's defintley another gain there due to slip on gear changes compared to the exedy I was told months ago by a BMW mechanic that my stock clutch was on its way out. Its probably my next job after BBK once my house has sold.

Jul 16th, 2007, 12:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	I was gutted to only be running 15.0 and 15.1s! But then the car was pretty heavy from all the seats in and my big glass roof and the boot being full of tools and fluids etc MITP should be good as I will have the car properly ready and see if I can break the 14s which it should do. Plus my stock IC was robbing me of power I think in the heat. A better driver and tyres would help too :lol:

Jul 16th, 2007, 02:19 PM	#27 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) I might try and organise a friendly bracket race at MITP, you'll all have a better appreciation for the sport of drag racing espically bracket racing after that. I havent got a clue what youre on about, but sounds good to me

Jul 16th, 2007, 03:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	It was the helmet that was putting me off...If it aint the Simpson one I don't produce Its specially blessed by an native american indian wise man...but the BBC don't let me take it home from work

Jul 16th, 2007, 03:31 PM	#29 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	Got a couple of 0.4s but mostly I was in the 0.6-0.8 reaction times Apart from the one with bhozar at 1.9 or something equally as daft

Jul 16th, 2007, 04:51 PM	#30 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	i would hope to get in the 14's at least, as my old ibiza which felt slower managed a 14.4 event he diesel was 15.1, fingers crossed. Looking forward to that now

Jul 16th, 2007, 06:20 PM	#32 (permalink)
s_and_m 220 of your finest horses Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 6800 rpm Local Time: 11:07 PM Posts: 3,015 Offline	need some seat time Glad you guys had a blast. Am very tempted to come and play at MITP - like the idea of dragging against some other S's, but ike Richard I fear my loaded S will be too heavy for the 220 horses to haul up the strip in under 15. Still I look forward to finding out. S ps can I run my track tyres or does it have to be street legal at MITP?

Jul 16th, 2007, 06:33 PM	#33 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	Weight is always a problem, we've added weight by adding all the interior back in and a 6 point roll cage, but I'm afraid you have to live with what you have. A good rule of thumb is for every 100lb of weight is equal to 1/10th of a sec. Bring whatever tyres you like, it always helps if they are road legal, it depends what classes they are going to run, I'll see if I can find out for you. We'll have jack and tools there so you dont have to worry about bringing them. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Jul 16th, 2007, 10:44 PM	#34 (permalink)
MarsLandingParty Lobster Boy My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Peterborough, UK Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 40 Offline	I was disappointed they didn't put the Coopers in a class with the one's. Us cooper boys stand no chance against the supercharged guys, would be a more even match if they split NA/forced induction and might have encouraged more coopers to run the 1/4 mile

Jul 17th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#35 (permalink)
BRMCooper LOBSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:07 PM Posts: 363 Offline	very true! would be nice to see all three types split in to groups ..::14.21@100.99MPH::.. 15% Pulley, CAI, Mani, Back Box, GRS Intercooler

Jul 17th, 2007, 03:14 PM	#36 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	There should be at least an NA group and Forced Induction group for the modern MINI. I thik if they were seperate you might get more Coopers and Ones taking part. Coopers and ones should also include the diesels.

Jul 18th, 2007, 04:31 PM	#37 (permalink)
MarsLandingParty Lobster Boy My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Peterborough, UK Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 40 Offline	Dropped the MITP guys an email earlier, asking about MINI classes, had a phone call from them, they advised that there would be one class but as they're new to it, so open to suggestions. Talked to him about the problems with the classifications at showdown, and as Bhozar said, suggested a NA/Forced induction split, he's contacting Mini Mag and is going to get back to me. So watch out Tom and don't sabotage my car!

Jul 18th, 2007, 11:43 PM	#38 (permalink)
BRMCooper LOBSTER! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Essex Local Time: 11:07 PM Posts: 363 Offline	WOOHOO QUICK every one knick 1320's sparkplug leads! ..::14.21@100.99MPH::.. 15% Pulley, CAI, Mani, Back Box, GRS Intercooler

Jul 18th, 2007, 11:45 PM	#39 (permalink)
MarsLandingParty Lobster Boy My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Peterborough, UK Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 40 Offline	nah, just let them forget to put the battery cover on

Jul 18th, 2007, 11:52 PM	#40 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 10:07 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	One bottle of tequila: £15 Drinking it on the Sat night camping with "the competition": free Winning by 0.1 seconds as they are all hung-over: Priceless

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