early may i will be 1/4 miling somewhere ..i am still running it in... we are going to do a tuning day and will be trying to get the best set up..on that subject what setting did you find best on the road and track with your osravs? ..
as yet its not mapped so i have a lot to do.. i have my brakes to fit and a couple of other things but i will be fully finnished within a month and still intend to run the car (if i can qualify) i know i will not be competetive but i will know exactly what i need to do for next years which i will be trying hard to do well at as i have said before this years is just a learning experience

I tend to run the Osravs quite soft on the road, but this will work against you on the track

I would suggest the following:-

Road use - rears, two turns from fully soft, fronts, 1/4 turn from fully soft (note that on the rears, by a "turn" I mean one insertion of the allen key and a movement of the adjuster until it reaches the stop - you'll probably find there are about 18-20 turns between full soft and full hard)

Track use - rears, five turns from fully soft, fronts 1.5 turns from fully soft

Any harder than that and I found I was getting bounce through over-damping

cheers.. i am only running the fronts though i have some prototype rears that seem excellent, ..they adjust via a knob under the rear arch i bought the ones with just harder or softer adjustment though they do them with twin tubes and 2 knobs for bump and rebound but as i know from my bikes you can drive yourself nuts trying to get them right so i kept it simple..which side is fully soft for the fronts is it anti clockwise all the way untill it stops? i havent seen any instructions or leaflets as the boxes have been used and i suspect they were in them

pretty sure its fully-clockwise for full soft on the fronts - you'll soon know if its the other way though - they're almost solid when full hard

Would like guys like to make a club presence at this years TOTB 10.

I am one of the main organisers for this event and would love to see a Fiat Coupe club stand

Club stands are free and I can also offer you discounted spectator tickets

Regards
Dave Naxton

Here is a brief run down of what is going to happen over the weekend

TOTB X is a full on two day event with evening entertainment

New for this milestone tenth event is the TOTB bootcamp on Saturday the 30th this is where the next generation of competitors can come along and experience this unique event for them selves at a cost of just £75 for the full day its better value than any currant track day

Saturday also sees the TOTB competitors on track doing there final prep for the big day

Saturday night we have the big marquee from UK Bars and the top band Strangebrew entry is free and open to all campers and competitors

New for the big day on Sunday is the Top speed viewing area set adjacent to the kilometre boards this area with its own vintage shuttle bus running spectators up to view the top speed action will the cars hit the 200mph barrier this year some where close at TOTB IX

Also new for Sunday we have Helicopter flights taking off adjacent to the top speed viewing area at just £25 per flight Spectators can go up and see the event from the air and marvel at this vast airfield from above

The handling circuit will have three big time shoot outs at TOTB X Handling circuit drivers are allowed 5 timed runs from 10.30 untill 2.30 then the top 5 in each class will get 2 more runs to find the top two drivers who will then go into the finals for each class there will be awards for the top driver in each class as well as the overall winner and points will be awarded accordingly

Regards
Dave Naxton

Dave - after six consecutive years, I've decided not to enter this year - the blue Fiat Coupe has been scrapped due to rust, I've sold all my race tyres and race seats and I really don't fancy stripping out the (rather good) replacement Coupe just to go racing for a day.

We only have one possible runner, but he's yet to post a qualifying time - I'm hoping he'll manage it before the cut-off date.

As for all the other potential entries that couldn't quite manage it, why don't you consider the "boot-camp" Saturday event? See Dave's post above.

nigel do you know if can i still enter totb? i always intended to run if i had a car capable and it's been really touch and go with that but i think we have a solution which will allow me to run over 500bhp at least untill i have had a manifold built to my own spec( i don't think it will be ready in time)..i am trying to find a 1/4 mile day where i can set a time asap i am sure with a over 500 i can do it so is it worth my last minute rushing round?

Almost certainly not - the deadline has passed

who would be the best person to try and speak with? i have nothing to lose by explaining the situation

Register on the TOTB forum and speak with Dave Naxton

He will probably ask for proof of your qualifying time though (normally this is sorted by the club rep [ie me] but for direct applications, he may still require it)

no probs i'm in

GO ON KTM!!!

good luck mate!

shame i can't run the cars full potential as still no manifold but subject to mapping i think i will have(never being one for sticking my neck out of course) 500

Anyone going to TOTB this year?

Ross

only me and barbz that i know of and thats if my final mapping doesn't cause an issue

Last year was the first one I've missed since early days but the viewing gallery for the high speed run has got me keen again, so I'll be there again with a mate.

You coming down Ross? Might bump into you there ktm - is Barbz running or spectating?

barbz will be spannering and helping me i think, though in truth he would likely do a better job as he is so much more experienced....
i am just getting a feel for it ready for a more serious attempt next year ..
i still haven't driven on a track yet!
it's all very last minute as well so no practice as yet,the cars not set up and i have no idea what works best for me or even how i like the car! as yet i haven't even adjusted my suspension its still as it came out of the packet..
but we have a stonking engine with a massive power spread full boost around 3k with standard manifold! all the way to 8k

be nice to meet you there though come over and make yourself known!

I dunno mate. I might be working that weekend, but maybe not the sunday.

So i'll see how im placed nearer the time.

Ross

as much as i'd love to see Barbz go sick in your car i would say for the experience go for it KTM, you have nothing to lose and all to gain!!

depending on dates ect i will try to come down to support and also get a look at what is going on!

be nice to meet a few of you guys!

Knowing you Marco, you won't go because you will see how far away it is, and in your case, 170 miles and 3 hours 8 min drive

I think its over 200 miles for us glaswegians!!!

Ross

why dont you come with me then?

drive to mine, then i will do the rest.... yer?

I didn't go last year but might think about it this year if a few folk are meeting up the night before for a few beers.

Would you wanna drive to mine and jump down with me ?

Ross

anyone got a pair of suitable tyres with an event left in them? 16 or 17 ..i don't have any now had to sell mine to carry on with the project so i have to borrow or buy second hand as it's already costing more than i can afford to get it ready and run the event..i don't want to run the cheapo road tyres i have on if i can help it

Track tyres with only enough tread for TOTB are likely to be illegal, and they won't let you run with them.

i may have 2 17" R888's for sale...

will no in a few days!

that would be handy marco..i know i cant run track tyres but dot marked like the triple 8s would be ok

cool, will let you know when i have them off my rims!