How busy is Crail? It doesn't get like Santa Pod does it with having to queue for an hour plus to get a run in?

No, it should be pretty quiet on that particular day. Generally speaking it's only busy on days where one of the magazines is there.

Are you thinking of coming then with the monster :D.
Have you done a 1/4mile run in your super coupe yet?

1st of all depends on your power band and how much traction you can put down. Normally want to hold on handbrake and launch off somewhere between 2k and 4k. Will vary from car to car.

Technically bhp doesn't exist but is a sum based loosely on torque x revs. So personally having 300 ft/lb at 6k is much better than having the same at 3k.

For 1/4m its important to be able to get the power down quick and keep the car in the power band. A good drag car will have good midrange and even more power the closer it gets to the redline. Its important to stay in the power band on each change though. Not saying a track car won't perform well on the 1/4m, but a properly set up drag car will be way better on the strip than the track or even road.

On a front wheel car, you need to stop the rear suspension from moving. Max you want is 15% shock absorber moving. So either special stiff shocks or very large bump stops. This will increase frontal grip.

Andy.

I have just bought some part worn slicks but im a bit worried about my clutch after reading up on them so not sure if i`m goimg to try them at crail

You'll be fine at Crail, the surface isn't nearly grippy enough to cause any problems. I've got some used track day tyres I might use too, but only because I expect to be rubbish at launching and light them up in major way. Dont want to wreck my road tyres prematurely.

Anywhoo, for any 200 boys reading this, we're still on. Reason it's gone quiet is Matty is away on his hols and I'm offshore (will be back in plenty time though ).

Hi guys, just thought I would say hello again.

Not long to go now can't wait, we have lost on runner maybe as there car is maybe sold:(

Hope you guys are looking forward to this as much as us.

As said on 200 forum, i think im out. Dodgy shocker, so not a good idea to kick its ass.

Ross

It sounds like someone's chickening out!

Don`t give in so soon matey ,there`s still a couple of weeks for you to get it sorted out .

Baz

Ok then.

Buy me a shocky, i'll run and pay ya back ?

Ross

I've developed some interesting suspension noise over the last day or so....











..But I'm still coming

so who is going? can we have a list of runners/watchers,mabys/deffinates???

Feel free to add to the list .

Runners




Spectators

Baz76



Baz

Feel free to add to the list .

Runners

mattB (why not )
Matty
h2ypr (if he sorts his mystery problems out)


Spectators

Baz76

Feel free to add to the list .

Runners

mattB (why not )
Matty
h2ypr (if he sorts his mystery problems out)
Flyingcustard

Spectators

Baz76



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Runners

mattB (why not )
Matty
h2ypr (if he sorts his mystery problems out)
Flyingcustard
13ad13oy (Just so I can tell the story of 'the day I went to Crail and my engine caved in')

Spectators (Wimps!)

Baz76

Would it be worth putting up 200sx boys & stats too?

Runners

mattB (why not )
Matty
h2ypr (if he sorts his mystery problems out)
Flyingcustard
13ad13oy (Just so I can tell the story of 'the day I went to Crail and my engine caved in')
Jonny

Spectators (Wimps!)

Baz76

Convoy from south of the bridge - Propose we meet @ Maccy'ds?

Convoy (add as you see fit :D)
13ad13oy

Runners
mattB (why not )
Matty
h2ypr (if he sorts his mystery problems out)
Flyingcustard
13ad13oy (Just so I can tell the story of 'the day I went to Crail and my engine caved in')
Jonny

Spectators (Wimps!)(sensible Coupé owners )

Baz76


Convoy from south of the bridge - Propose we meet @ Maccy'ds?

Convoy (add as you see fit :D)
13ad13oy
Baz76

Runners
mattB (why not )
Matty
h2ypr (if he sorts his mystery problems out)
Flyingcustard
13ad13oy (Just so I can tell the story of 'the day I went to Crail and my engine caved in')
Jonny

Spectators (Wimps!)(sensible Coupé owners \:P )

Baz76
Sparkyman ( should be able to make it )


Convoy from south of the bridge - Propose we meet @ Maccy'ds?

Convoy (add as you see fit :D)
13ad13oy
Baz76

[quote=sparkyman]Runners
mattB (why not )
Matty
h2ypr (if he sorts his mystery problems out)
Flyingcustard
13ad13oy (Just so I can tell the story of 'the day I went to Crail and my engine caved in')
Jonny

Spectators (Wimps!)(sensible Coupé owners \ )

Baz76
Sparkyman ( should be able to make it )


Convoy from south of the bridge - Propose we meet @ Maccy'ds?

Convoy (add as you see fit :D)
13ad13oy
Baz76
Flyingcustard(maby)

Not running guys. Will attend tho. Baz for a lift if kim aint comming?

Ross

Erm, what time are we planning on getting there for?

I'd guess on it being an hour and half 'ish from Aberdeen and I dont want to have to get out of bed too early.

Say meet at 8?

When does crail open? I reckon us southernly boys will be getting some mcd's nosh before we head over!!

Ross

Aye you should be ok for a lift .

That`s on the condition though that your not going to pester me into running at Crail all the road there coz I ain`t for doing it .

Baz

Lol.

Nah. I've decided against it aswell, so thats why i aint even taking my car so that im not tempted.

Ross