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What exactly is TOTB?
#936913
18/11/2009 20:32
18/11/2009 20:32
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Excuse my ignorance, but what exactly is TOTB? I know its somesort of track/race day, but where is it? What happens? How does it work? Cost?
and so on......
Many thanks.
Now in the 400+ bhp club!
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#936923
18/11/2009 20:46
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yellow20vtbmx
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its held at elvington in york, teams are submitted to do 1/4 mile,top speed and handling course and points are awarded per team.
there is some awesome cars there and i think you can compete individually.
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937021
18/11/2009 22:48
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Marco20valveT
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really am going to try to crack a 13.0 seconds to see if i can make totb this coming year!!
i dont mind losing to nigel!!
who else does totb here??
better buy 2 gearbox's from joe...
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937071
18/11/2009 23:47
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eldinho
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13 seconds really isn't easy, you need some pretty good power to get it or a VERY good launch.
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937158
19/11/2009 08:49
19/11/2009 08:49
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Marco20valveT
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I no, I've already had a try this year!! Worth a crack and if I can't get 13 seconds, it's a good excuse to do some more upgrades!!!
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937168
19/11/2009 09:14
19/11/2009 09:14
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eldinho
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eldinho
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Whats your best so far Marco?
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 10:02
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Marco20valveT
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14.2 but it was a hot day, car was fully loaded with seats ect, poor road rubber and a full tank with little boost (0.9bar)
im planning a few mods for traction, more bhp + a flea map
im aiming for little over 300bhp at the fly, do you think thats enough??
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 10:05
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 10:17
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Marco20valveT
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well, best i get my car on the road, co a compression test, fit the mods in my garage and get it down to flea then move from there!
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 12:09
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eldinho
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If you have just over 300bhp you "may" be able to get a 13.0sec pass if you strip a lot of weight from the car and also decent rubber. Dan20VT (I think that was his forum name??) got a 13.0 with 330bhp??
Its all about the launch at the end of the day. I still need to perfect mine. I'm hoping to knock another half second off.
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937335
19/11/2009 12:35
19/11/2009 12:35
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It is quite hard to get <13 secs. Totally different kettle of fish I know but there are guys on the Monaro forum running silly power and still only just getting into the 12s.
I reckon my VXR500 could do a 13 with decent launch and good tyres, but it would be close.
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 12:45
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eldinho
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Only one way to find out Can't wait to go again with some decent rubber, less weight and hopefully a bit of a cooler. It was scorching when I went.
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 12:58
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Aye, I'm thinking of giving it a go actually.
Times for the VXR500 (or at least cars which have similar mods etc) tend to be around the 13 sec mark, give or take a few tenths. Seems very few of them get sub-13 though.
That really surprises me though actually, would've thought it should be quicker - especially if you pop the power/weight etc into Flea's magic calculator, which reckons 12.17sec 1/4 mile or 11.97 on a drag strip.
Last edited by Lucifer; 19/11/2009 12:58.
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 13:16
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Marco20valveT
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Only one way to find out Can't wait to go again with some decent rubber, less weight and hopefully a bit of a cooler. It was scorching when I went. hmm maybe a santa pod day on the cards soon then!!
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937418
19/11/2009 14:45
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eldinho
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Definately, weekend of Feb 20th probably next time I'm looking at going.
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937445
19/11/2009 15:45
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Nice!! i will be there pushing for the 13 second time mate!!
should have the meth injection sorted also!!
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937615
19/11/2009 20:20
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should have the meth injection sorted also!! What about the coupe then Marco [/quote]
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 21:24
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Aye, I'm thinking of giving it a go actually.
Times for the VXR500 (or at least cars which have similar mods etc) tend to be around the 13 sec mark, give or take a few tenths. Seems very few of them get sub-13 though.
That really surprises me though actually, would've thought it should be quicker - especially if you pop the power/weight etc into Flea's magic calculator, which reckons 12.17sec 1/4 mile or 11.97 on a drag strip. I'm thinking of doing TOTB in the MK as well. Theoretically it should do sub 13 seconds, but I'm only really interested at having a go at the handling circuit...
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937652
19/11/2009 21:26
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eldinho
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13 seconds is only for FWD cars. RWD 12 and less I think?
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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19/11/2009 21:45
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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20/11/2009 00:30
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Nigel, any chance you can come down to pod to give me any tips?? I'm planning 300+ with some flea magic....
I would love to take part in totb and with a little help I should be there providing 1/4mile times work to my advantage!!
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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20/11/2009 00:31
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should have the meth injection sorted also!! What about the coupe then Marco [/quote] still deciding lol
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937883
20/11/2009 10:49
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There are lots of very good drivers/launchers on the forum with well over 300BHP, They struggle to come close to qualifying for TOTB,
I think you have a HUGE mountain to climb and your pretty much at the bottom,
Its way harder than getting a 300bhp car, and launching well,
It needs to be stripped to bone, Slicks added, and more so 350bhp and an amazing launch and grippy track,
Id never attempt it unless I had 400bhp ish, - to compensate for my lack of experience at the pod, (and ive been 5 times!)
Chrissy
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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#937909
20/11/2009 11:14
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eldinho
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One thing that you may be able to do is pay Leighton to give you a race fuel map as well to give a few more ponies.
But I've got to agree with Chrissy, its going to be very difficult.
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Re: What exactly is TOTB?
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20/11/2009 11:37
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now the seed of doubt is setting in!! i will still give it a try! nothing to lose and all to gain i guess!
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