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Ant FR · Apr 29th, 2008, 08:57 AM

The nurburgring VXR really 257bhp/ blimey, thats the one i made look silly on my journey up to newcastle. Although he was 3 up i'll give him that.

The new 888 pack for the Astra is 290 bhp!

Anyway, back to numbers, i don;t think anyone should be putting numbers after their name unless its backed up on a RR. So call me Ant FR260 (certified) from now on thanks

Oh and my sarcasm is due to me being in a bad mood. Should have been driving to the Nurburgring right now but the Germans decided to cancel tomorrows all day tourist sessions. So yesterday after some mad phoning round managed to get it all rebooked to this weekend, go saturday back monday night and even managed to get three rooms booked at Ringhaus!!

Loui · Apr 29th, 2008, 10:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original)

Yes, Turbo route is for me, and i will be able to drive it well

Maybe we should call you Fangio or Senna

DaFlake · Apr 29th, 2008, 10:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

Anyway, back to numbers, i don;t think anyone should be putting numbers after their name unless its backed up on a RR. So call me Ant FR260 (certified) from now on thanks

Twas my point.

GTT 280 · Apr 29th, 2008, 11:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original)

The nurburgring VXR really 257bhp/ blimey, thats the one i made look silly on my journey up to newcastle. Although he was 3 up i'll give him that.

The new 888 pack for the Astra is 290 bhp!

Anyway, back to numbers, i don;t think anyone should be putting numbers after their name unless its backed up on a RR. So call me Ant FR260 (certified) from now on thanks

Oh and my sarcasm is due to me being in a bad mood. Should have been driving to the Nurburgring right now but the Germans decided to cancel tomorrows all day tourist sessions. So yesterday after some mad phoning round managed to get it all rebooked to this weekend, go saturday back monday night and even managed to get three rooms booked at Ringhaus!!

I have confidence. ;-) but yes, good idea. no numbers after names unless certified ha ha. I'm not removing the 280 just to replace it again in a couple of weeks.

Cheers,
K.

Ant FR · Apr 29th, 2008, 11:24 AM

what was that song buttercup or something.

Think the lyrics went-

Why do you build me-up , build me up.........

I hope the figures are right for you, as egg don't taste good.......lol especially on this site.......lol

DaFlake · Apr 29th, 2008, 11:29 AM

and numbers don't mean a thing unless you know how to drive.

Bhozar · Apr 29th, 2008, 11:44 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

and numbers don't mean a thing unless you know how to drive.

Aye, that is true. Sometimes more power is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut; it does the job, but you end up with your nuts all over the place. I would rather be a better driver with less power and keep my nuts exactly where they should be.

I think I have had too much caffeine this morning

Damo · Apr 29th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original)

No worries

I will use race fuel on the RR day for sure, to protect the engine.

What use is that to work out what power your car has on normal fuel, and why does it need protecting

Or is just to cause another arguement

Loui · Apr 29th, 2008, 12:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

What use is that to work out what power your car has on normal fuel, and why does it need protecting

Or is just to cause another arguement

Maybe he dosent rev the car hard on the road???

An in regards to race fuel at least he wont have to have his tank sniffed LOL

Come on Karl back up your claims, were not asking for a lot

GTT 280 · Apr 29th, 2008, 12:23 PM

OK people, step back, clam down.

Why use octane booster - because that is what I will be using on the track, so that is what I will use on the RR. Road driving is not the same as track driving, although people like to think it is.

I hope I am a good driver, I am not making my car go faster to make up for inadequacies in ability. Nor am I saying I am a top class driver. I can handle myself well on a track, and I can get the power out of the car.

Relax everyone, it's a sunny day

Cheers,
K.

Bhozar · Apr 29th, 2008, 12:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original)

it's a sunny day

Prove it!

heh, its raining here

Lucky Dave · Apr 29th, 2008, 01:39 PM

Cats and Dogs here!

NeuroBeaker · Apr 29th, 2008, 01:42 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original)

Relax everyone, it's a sunny day

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)
Prove it!

heh, its raining here

It was torrential rain here yesterday! Today has dried up somewhat, but there are ominous-looking clouds floating this way...

Maybe they'll bypass Glasgow and rain on the boarders, but somehow I doubt I'll be that lucky.

NeuroBeaker · Apr 29th, 2008, 04:40 PM

And now we've moved on to another torrential downpour.... this time accompanied with lightning and thunder. Actually, it's safe to say it's properly storming at the moment.

*runs outside waving his fists at the sky*

Is this the best you can doooooo?!?!

*and back on topic...*

Jove · Apr 29th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original)

I hope I am a good driver, I am making my car go faster to make up for inadequacies in other areas.

I fixed that for you

Paul Webster · Apr 29th, 2008, 04:53 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original)

OK people, step back, clam down.

Why use octane booster - because that is what I will be using on the track, so that is what I will use on the RR. Road driving is not the same as track driving, although people like to think it is.

I hope I am a good driver, I am not making my car go faster to make up for inadequacies in ability. Nor am I saying I am a top class driver. I can handle myself well on a track, and I can get the power out of the car.

Relax everyone, it's a sunny day

Cheers,
K.

Why do you need the octane booster Karl? or is it just a habit you've got??

Sometimes octane boosters can do more halm than good. check your fuel lines / injectors on a regular basis for film / sludge.

Glad you're enjoying your new found power, I personally need about 550bhp to make up for my poor driving.

BigShow · Apr 29th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Race fuel for track work... dude seriously, you're a marketing man's dream. If Harry from Evo can run his £380k 7.2L V12 Pagani Zonda on Tesco 99/Optimax on more track days than you and I have done put together, I think your 1.6L brazillian pig iron four pot can cope!

BigShow · Apr 29th, 2008, 05:03 PM

Whoop Whoop... 1320 in da house!

Welcome back... hope you didn't drop the soap in the shower while you were inside!

Paul Webster · Apr 29th, 2008, 05:13 PM

Yup had a nice Holiday in the Sun relaxing and not thinking about Mini's, now I'm back to normal.

DaFlake · Apr 29th, 2008, 05:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

Yup had a nice Holiday in the Sun relaxing and not thinking about Mini's, now I'm back to normal.

Define "normal"?

Glad to have you back.

Apr 29th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#82 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 3,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original) Yes, Turbo route is for me, and i will be able to drive it well Maybe we should call you Fangio or Senna WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Apr 29th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#83 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:09 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) Anyway, back to numbers, i don;t think anyone should be putting numbers after their name unless its backed up on a RR. So call me Ant FR260 (certified) from now on thanks Twas my point. Global Moderator

Apr 29th, 2008, 11:11 AM	#84 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 2,348 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ant FR (original) The nurburgring VXR really 257bhp/ blimey, thats the one i made look silly on my journey up to newcastle. Although he was 3 up i'll give him that. The new 888 pack for the Astra is 290 bhp! Anyway, back to numbers, i don;t think anyone should be putting numbers after their name unless its backed up on a RR. So call me Ant FR260 (certified) from now on thanks Oh and my sarcasm is due to me being in a bad mood. Should have been driving to the Nurburgring right now but the Germans decided to cancel tomorrows all day tourist sessions. So yesterday after some mad phoning round managed to get it all rebooked to this weekend, go saturday back monday night and even managed to get three rooms booked at Ringhaus!! I have confidence. ;-) but yes, good idea. no numbers after names unless certified ha ha. I'm not removing the 280 just to replace it again in a couple of weeks. Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Apr 29th, 2008, 11:29 AM	#86 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:09 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	and numbers don't mean a thing unless you know how to drive. Global Moderator

Apr 29th, 2008, 12:22 PM	#89 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 3,036 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) What use is that to work out what power your car has on normal fuel, and why does it need protecting Or is just to cause another arguement Maybe he dosent rev the car hard on the road??? An in regards to race fuel at least he wont have to have his tank sniffed LOL Come on Karl back up your claims, were not asking for a lot WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

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Apr 29th, 2008, 08:57 AM	#81
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	The nurburgring VXR really 257bhp/ blimey, thats the one i made look silly on my journey up to newcastle. Although he was 3 up i'll give him that. The new 888 pack for the Astra is 290 bhp! Anyway, back to numbers, i don;t think anyone should be putting numbers after their name unless its backed up on a RR. So call me Ant FR260 (certified) from now on thanks Oh and my sarcasm is due to me being in a bad mood. Should have been driving to the Nurburgring right now but the Germans decided to cancel tomorrows all day tourist sessions. So yesterday after some mad phoning round managed to get it all rebooked to this weekend, go saturday back monday night and even managed to get three rooms booked at Ringhaus!!

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Apr 29th, 2008, 11:24 AM	#85 (permalink)
Ant FR MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 1,922 Offline	what was that song buttercup or something. Think the lyrics went- Why do you build me-up , build me up......... I hope the figures are right for you, as egg don't taste good.......lol especially on this site.......lol

Apr 29th, 2008, 11:44 AM	#87 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) and numbers don't mean a thing unless you know how to drive. Aye, that is true. Sometimes more power is like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut; it does the job, but you end up with your nuts all over the place. I would rather be a better driver with less power and keep my nuts exactly where they should be. I think I have had too much caffeine this morning

Apr 29th, 2008, 12:09 PM	#88 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original) No worries I will use race fuel on the RR day for sure, to protect the engine. What use is that to work out what power your car has on normal fuel, and why does it need protecting Or is just to cause another arguement

Apr 29th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#90 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 2,348 Offline	OK people, step back, clam down. Why use octane booster - because that is what I will be using on the track, so that is what I will use on the RR. Road driving is not the same as track driving, although people like to think it is. I hope I am a good driver, I am not making my car go faster to make up for inadequacies in ability. Nor am I saying I am a top class driver. I can handle myself well on a track, and I can get the power out of the car. Relax everyone, it's a sunny day Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Apr 29th, 2008, 12:30 PM	#91 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original) it's a sunny day Prove it! heh, its raining here

Apr 29th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#92 (permalink)
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Apr 29th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#93 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Must.. keep... smiling... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 6,444 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original) Relax everyone, it's a sunny day Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) Prove it! heh, its raining here It was torrential rain here yesterday! Today has dried up somewhat, but there are ominous-looking clouds floating this way... Maybe they'll bypass Glasgow and rain on the boarders, but somehow I doubt I'll be that lucky. NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

Apr 29th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#94 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Must.. keep... smiling... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 6,444 Offline	And now we've moved on to another torrential downpour.... this time accompanied with lightning and thunder. Actually, it's safe to say it's properly storming at the moment. *runs outside waving his fists at the sky* Is this the best you can doooooo?!?! *and back on topic...* NeuroBeaker - Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 MINI ONE). *WARNING!* Thesis writing in progress. Experiments continue. Multi-tasking? Explosion imminent!

Apr 29th, 2008, 04:49 PM	#95 (permalink)
Jove minitorque Join Date: Jun 2006 Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 132 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original) I hope I am a good driver, I am making my car go faster to make up for inadequacies in other areas. I fixed that for you Mini Torque [center]Donnington Park 1.25 secs @ 1221kg / 2688lbs [ 2 -UP ]

Apr 29th, 2008, 04:53 PM	#96 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GTT 280 (original) OK people, step back, clam down. Why use octane booster - because that is what I will be using on the track, so that is what I will use on the RR. Road driving is not the same as track driving, although people like to think it is. I hope I am a good driver, I am not making my car go faster to make up for inadequacies in ability. Nor am I saying I am a top class driver. I can handle myself well on a track, and I can get the power out of the car. Relax everyone, it's a sunny day Cheers, K. Why do you need the octane booster Karl? or is it just a habit you've got?? Sometimes octane boosters can do more halm than good. check your fuel lines / injectors on a regular basis for film / sludge. Glad you're enjoying your new found power, I personally need about 550bhp to make up for my poor driving. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Apr 29th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#97 (permalink)
BigShow Tunnel Runner My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 928 Offline	Race fuel for track work... dude seriously, you're a marketing man's dream. If Harry from Evo can run his £380k 7.2L V12 Pagani Zonda on Tesco 99/Optimax on more track days than you and I have done put together, I think your 1.6L brazillian pig iron four pot can cope! http://www.MiniTorque.com

Apr 29th, 2008, 05:03 PM	#98 (permalink)
BigShow Tunnel Runner My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 928 Offline	Whoop Whoop... 1320 in da house! Welcome back... hope you didn't drop the soap in the shower while you were inside! http://www.MiniTorque.com

Apr 29th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#99 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:09 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	Yup had a nice Holiday in the Sun relaxing and not thinking about Mini's, now I'm back to normal. Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

Apr 29th, 2008, 05:32 PM	#100 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:09 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original) Yup had a nice Holiday in the Sun relaxing and not thinking about Mini's, now I'm back to normal. Define "normal"? Glad to have you back. Global Moderator

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