[BigShow]

The record has been brought home to Blighty!

Yesterday at Santa Pod my car broke the American held 1/4 mile record by crossing the finish line in 105.60 mph beating the previous record of 105.50 mph.

This record was previously set by an M45 Mini Cooper S without the use of NOS and we knew it would be hard to beat, but thanks to the right mixture of RMW parts, 1320autos know-how and a certain little green speed machine we managed to finally beat it.
So what were the stats? Firstly the times:

1/4 Mile:

60ft: 2.3694
330ft: 6.0222
1/8 MPH: 83.59
1/8 ET: 11.4771
1/4 Mile ET: 13.6859
1/4 Mile MPH: 105.60

0-60: 5.6 seconds
0-100: 12.6 seconds

Previous 1/4 Mile Times:

10/05/2008 - 13.6877 @ 105.01 mph
19/04/2008 - 13.8435 @ 105.16 mph

The car:

2003 Mini Cooper S BRG - 44k Miles

RMW Head
RMW 440c Injectors
1320 Camshaft
GRS Intercooler
RMW/1320 Custom Remap
Alta V2 CAI
Alta V2 17% Pulley
Janspeed Manifold
Borla Exhaust (Single exit Cooper version)
NGK Spark Plugs
RMW Oil Sump Baffle
Cross Coilover Suspension
Helix Control Arms
AP Racing Brakes
Stock Clutch (On the car since new)
No Diff
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 Alloys
Yokohama Parada Spec II Tyres (205/40/17)
Tesco 99 Fuel (No additives or NOS)
Std OEM Oil and Fluids

Considering the car doesn't have a diff and is still putting all that power down through the stock clutch IMO it's a testament to what can be achieved by the right combination of performance parts.

Big thanks as ever go to Paul & Jan at 1320/RMW for getting the performance parts list just right and to Chris @1320 for fitting them all with such meticulous relish.

[Jove]

Well done to the big man and eveyone @1320 for creating this beast of a car.

Hugs all round!

[sef]

Nice one... Congratulations...

[Paul Webster]

I must admit that the fact that it acheives this whilst driving it off the line is remarkable, add slicks clutch and a quaife its going to be a very low 13 high 12 sec car

[Paul Webster]

It was nice to speak to Isellem of NAM last night and tell him the news, though he's out of the Minis at the moment he said that he might to have to build another one........................

[Ant FR]

should you not have to drive the car yourself though for it to really count??? lol

thats like me letting Lewis Hamilton drive my car round brands then stating i got a 55 sec lap round brands, is'nt it

[Paul Webster]

As it goes Isellem was driving the car when it went 105.5 as it is owned by a 77 year old gear head

But when you go 105.7mph Ant then we'll have something else to chase, it probably would of gone 106 if Thomas drove it, but unfortunatley he was working.

In all seriousness they're is always a disadvantage when chasing any mph / et record if you have a fully optioned car and weigh 40 stone

[Ant FR]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320autos (original)

As it goes Isellem was driving the car when it went 105.5 as it is owned by a 77 year old gear head

But when you go 105.7mph Ant then we'll have something else to chase, it probably would of gone 106 if Thomas drove it, but unfortunatley he was working.

mate i honestly could'nt give a toss about going 105.7, although i have a 13 second car sitting in the garage still but it has a vauxhall badge on it. I'm just saying surely its all about driver and their car. Hows the prep going with the orginal challenge for castle combe

[Paul Webster]

Lot easier doing it in a lightweight car, no one appreciates how heavy these cars are till you tell them.

We're getting there but we're always looking for more trq / hp and we still have a lot of ideas to try and test.

[BigShow]

If we'd have been able to run more than twice yesterday I'd have run it myself but rain stopped play.

That said, I know my limits both on the track and strip. I haven't spent money making me a better driver, I've spent money making my car go faster and handle better, that's why I gave it to Paul to set a time at the Pod and thats why I gave it to Evo Magazine to set a time at Bedford, which would have been great if the performance box worked, but Evo will drive it there again so it will be interesting to see what it runs.

In time I'll give it to a pro racing driver to set a time at Castle Combe... then and only then will I go after Rolands time as I'll have max corner speeds to aim for and the perfect lines. In fact I'm off to CC tomorrow for some research. Once I'm happy with the car, I'll then start spending money on making me a better driver so I can actually get the most out of my car. The last thing I want to do is to spank my car at CC, if I beat Rolands time then 'happy days', if I don't then I won't lose sleep about it, it's a bit of fun at the end of the day.

[toydestroy]

Now that's impressive and a record back in the UK where it belongs

I want one lol, what's it like to throw around round abouts?

[BigShow]

Quote: Originally Posted by toydestroy (original)

Now that's impressive and a record back in the UK where it belongs

I want one lol, what's it like to throw around round abouts?

We'll I live in Milton Keynes so it was designed with round-abouts in mind It's simply awesome, I'll never get near the limits of the suspension as the tyres will let go first. Love it!

[Revolution Mini Works]

Congrats!!!!! NIce to see RMW/1320 at the top of the heap



Paul...... send Thomas over to the US and he can drive my GP 2.0L stroker down the strip to see what it will do. I'm guessing 110mph


Seriously guys.... well done!!!!!

[BigShow]

Quote: Originally Posted by Revolution Mini Works (original)

Congrats!!!!! NIce to see RMW/1320 at the top of the heap



Paul...... send Thomas over to the US and he can drive my GP 2.0L stroker down the strip to see what it will do. I'm guessing 110mph


Seriously guys.... well done!!!!!

No need, he can drive one here soon enough

[Revolution Mini Works]

Quote: Originally Posted by BigShow300 (original)

No need, he can drive one here soon enough

looks like that record might stay there then.....

[sam_a156]

I had to look this up to put BigShow's numbers into perspective:

A 993 C4S '97 will do 13.5@102 (source)

Mighty impressive!

Sam

[BigShow]

Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original)

I had to look this up to put BigShow's numbers into perspective:

A 993 C4S '97 will do 13.5@102 (source)

Mighty impressive!

Sam

Woot! Not bad for an arse dragger! This is where it stands in the Santa Pod RWYB - RWYB - Castrol Challenge - Tables 2006

[sam_a156]

Errrrr...what is this car doing on the 2nd position?!??

RWYB - Picture Gallery

10.84s @ 130.78mph - Is there a rocket bolted on to this thing that is not visible on the picture?

If you look at the top of the list, this will really stands out from the crowd... Quite a sleeper.

[toydestroy]

Oh dear a Nova is faster than the fastest Mini CC601 - Sam Bolton - Vauxhall Nova 8vTurbo 13.5055s this need to be rectified lol.

[toydestroy]

Quote: Originally Posted by sam_a156 (original)

Errrrr...what is this car doing on the 2nd position?!??

RWYB - Picture Gallery

10.84s @ 130.78mph - Is there a rocket bolted on to this thing that is not visible on the picture?

If you look at the top of the list, this will really stands out from the crowd... Quite a sleeper.

4WD, huge turbo, nos and being an older car I wouldn't imagine it weighs too much either