Big Gun shoot out!!! *24th October*

Posted By: Anonymous

Big Gun shoot out!!! 24th October - 14/07/2010 08:03

this is really a plea to all high powered coupes out there.

i want to see if we can get you guys out to santa pod for a power day!!

who would be up for coming down and running there monster?

we can set a date after we get a few people on bored!

just add your name to the list please!

1.Marco
2.???

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 09:03

Very, very date dependant for me. But other than that I will be there.

1.Marco
2.eldinho

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 09:09

1.Marco
2.eldinho
3.RMJ

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 09:33

I'm in but Marco don't flop this.

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 09:40

1.Marco
2.eldinho
3.RMJ
4.TurboNick

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 09:43

Originally Posted By: TurboJ

I'm in but Marco don't flop this.

LOL

Racing:

1.Marco
2.eldinho
3.RMJ
4.TurboNick
5. TurboJ

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 09:50

Might be worth talking to squid, I don't have a coupe but I'm going to look at an Audi RS6 on Friday night so if it's ok i might have a blast with that??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 09:57

Don't forget Barbz & JohnS

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 10:05

Originally Posted By: TurboJ

I'm in but Marco don't flop this.

Dont worry J... i will take plenty of Viagra to keep it up for this event mate lol

but you have every reason to have a dig mate!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 10:05

Originally Posted By: TurboJ

Don't forget Barbz & JohnS

lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 10:07

would any one think it was a good idea to fire a pm to all the nutters with silly power to try to get more interest??

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 10:24

yes - start with fleas league table

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 10:33

good thinking sausage lover!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 10:38

I like the sound of October.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 10:41

me too, weather should be alot cooler than now...

just putting a PM together and see if more people can come down!

Just sent a pm to a few people on Fleas list!

lets see if any can make it!!

granted it would be a mental day if people could come!!

even if we got 4/5 high powered coupes AND bravos.... it will be a bloody good day!

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 11:11

October is ages away

sounds good to me though. might as well make it the 24th so eldinho can make it.

Nick

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 11:11

If its october I will make sure I'm there, I can make both days at the end of october.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 12:17

Racing:

1.Marco
2.eldinho
3.RMJ
4.TurboNick
5. TurboJ

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 13:02

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 13:23

needs to be 30th/31st October for me

Posted By: nick_d

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 15:08

i'd definitely be up for this if it was 24th.....
see if my inferior 16vt can mix it with the big boys... Lol!

seriously though this would be a wicked day if it goes ahead...... Hope it dry!

Nick

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 15:12

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 15:45

I'll definitely have another Coupe by then.

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW

Posted By: MCMike

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 16:48

Dep on date i'll come along and watch, maybe have a run too.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 16:51

if mine is complete count me in

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 16:55

aint very lucky with my coop gearbox , clutch ,tappets , cams needs timing , on top of that boss drove into the front .
If coop ready i would most definite come.

Posted By: MattM

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 18:55

Strong possibility

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 20:13

Originally Posted By: Trickymex

Might be worth talking to squid, I don't have a coupe but I'm going to look at an Audi RS6 on Friday night so if it's ok i might have a blast with that??

yeh course you can mate you'll just have to sit on the other side of the strip

i hope your not looking at a new rs6 the 570bhp one otherwise i think it'll be bye bye little fiat. even the older one is damn fast!

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 21:00

possible watch, what day is it on?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 21:46

Originally Posted By: technics

possible watch, what day is it on?

Watch? Nah your racing me.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/07/2010 22:08

Nah nick it's the v8 one I'm not rich lol

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2010 00:29

still 444bhp and over 400ft lb of torque and 4wd cant realy go wrong.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2010 02:30

i'll be back by then, and definately up for spectating. who knows, may even have the bravo running by then too.........

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja

Ninja

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2010 08:35

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2010 08:37

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2010 19:28

@ Turbo J, ha ha, closely matched, would be good, but I have absolutely a big fat zero in experiance.
Call me paranoid, but also dont want to risk anything on the car by putting it through that sort of stress................................................................................................................................

but ill think about it,

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2010 23:06

Why spend all this time and money if you can't enjoy it?

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2010 23:21

Taking bets:
Technics 381 bhp & 355lb torque vs
TurboJ 374bhp & 400lb torque

Technics 11/8
TurboJ 8/11

TurboJ odds on with more torque and a little lighter still should be mighty close!!

Ladies & Gents place your bets

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2010 23:47

Yes but we have been on two different dynos so it should be.
Dyno Dynamics vs Dastek also

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/07/2010 08:02

Date and location depending.

Will watch if nothing else.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/07/2010 08:06

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/07/2010 08:26

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
_________________________

Posted By: cowboy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/07/2010 10:57

only got 300bhp but will give it a go,loved the last time we had a weekend there.

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/07/2010 17:44

I do enjoy it TurboJ, trust me.

Anyway, like I say, we'll see.

Posted By: banana_man

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/07/2010 19:33

I will come to watch! don't see the point in racing with only 220 bhp at the moment!!

Thanks

James

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/07/2010 20:05

you can still have a go on the track mate see what sort of a time you can achieve.

Posted By: Theresa

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/07/2010 21:21

Racing:
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa

Posted By: banana_man

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 09:58

Thanks theresa for putting me on the list!

TurboNick,i have already ran up pod a few times mate!!

My best time was 14.4 so i don't think i can beat that!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 10:41

Thia is looking bloody good so far... 22 people!!

When we get to 25 we will set a date yer?

So 3 more people please!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 11:11

how about taking a deposit? might persuade people to turn up if they've shelled out

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 11:18

Whatever date you set it would need to be expendable because if the weather is poor I won't bother.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 11:48

Proccio - I will send you my bank details, deposit is 20k lol

J - fingers crossed we get the weather!!! Hate re-organising events!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 11:52

Just had a look,.,

There are 2 main dates...

24th or 31st

I think 24th is a better day but it's up to every one... Can a mod put a poll up with them dates please??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 13:34

depending on whether im working or not I will come for a blast.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 16:44

Dates don't bother me as I am very flexible. It’s just the weather, I know you can't controller that so if we set the date for the 24th and if it's called off then the 31st can be the backup date?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 17:07

Why not make it the 24th, then if weather permits then great. If the weather is looking bad then postpone it till the week later? Its a long way for some people to travel for a rain off. (including me

)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 17:21

I thought that's what I said

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 17:27

oh yeah

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 20:11

LOL

ok we will go for the 24th!!

Going to be a mental day, does any one know how many coupes where at the last santa pod day??

hope we better the number from last time!!

Posted By: MCMike

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 22:13

Ok so Sunday October 24th just to confirm ?

No need for deposits at the pod (unless Proccy is trying to get a whip round for a new jumper

) - it's just a case of turn up, sign on - and run.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 22:20

Ok guys, so the date is set!!

Sweet!!

Posted By: cowboy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 22:23

there was a lot
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g45/cowboykarl/patsphotos023-1.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g45/cowboykarl/patsphotos041.jpg

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 22:31

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa

Oh this is going to be a brilliant day!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/07/2010 22:33

Flipping he'll cowboy, there where loads...

Well got some time to get even more people there!!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 09:15

Eh up... where did you get Barbz from? Is he back?

I'd love to come but I might be in Mexico, sipping on tequila

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 09:19

i can not disclose my information at this current time..

But... if its there... its there...

but Nobby... its going to be a mental day!!

and also 10 points for spotting that!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 09:58

What did I say

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 10:15

??? what did you say?? lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 12:35

24th october sounds good kid,ill tell ollie to start polishing his car now he should have it washed by october if he starts now lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 13:13

lol infact mate you ahve pm...for ollie!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 18:23

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

??? what did you say?? lol

Originally Posted By: TurboJ

Don't forget Barbz & JohnS

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 20:34

Lol fair play...

Barbz is bringing some thing fun to the table....

JohnS - not sure what he is driving tbh... He broke his car ages ago...

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/07/2010 21:53

spoke to 2 of my mates and they might fancy comming down too.

BMW M6 & PORCHE 997 TURBO

They are quite unreliable though so well see.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 15:08

guys and Girls (girls aimed at proccy)

why not make this interesting...

like a propper shoot out...

what i want people to do is pick some people to have a coupe VS part!!

so for instance...

turboJ VS Technics
Marco VS coupe_intergrale
eldinho vs Marco

are people up for this??
could make it more fun!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 15:09

eldinho vs Marco (he won't turn up)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 15:11

Oi Stop it!!

im there for this!!

and if your up for it mate, i would run with you!!

but under these conditions...

you cant come on boost lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 15:11

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

you cant come on boost lol

its not that fast!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 15:12

lol ok just a normal run then!!
i can feel my

being spanked already!!

Posted By: coupe_integrale

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 15:18

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

guys and Girls (girls aimed at proccy)

turboJ VS Technics
Marco VS coupe_intergrale
eldinho vs Marco

are people up for this??
could make it more fun!!

Only if it's raining and I'm allowed to cover the start line with washing up liquid

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 16:37

I'll race anyone. Bring it on.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 19:13

Hmmm....

Ok so it's....

TurboJ vs...
1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5.
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 19:36

Originally Posted By: eldinho

(he won't turn up)

How did I miss that one lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 20:31

Oi I started this event now I'm getting ripped!!
It's getting worse than proccios jumpers!!!

I will be there even if I have to walk!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 20:38

That’s because you’ve got a rep for starting something then walking away last minute. Dare I post the list up again...

lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2010 21:29

Dude, point taken...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/07/2010 16:18

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

15. Barbz

WT? Is he back?!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/07/2010 17:41

Come down and see one the day mate!! Lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/07/2010 19:41

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)
19. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/07/2010 07:50

Would like to come and support - setting a date will persuade me to tart up my scruffy Scozia as best I can!

Tim

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/07/2010 08:08

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)
19. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/07/2010 08:47

Depending on dates I will hopefully coming down to watch

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/07/2010 09:01

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)
19. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)

Posted By: kj16v

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/07/2010 21:00

I'll reprazent for the Proper Number of Cylinders crew! Should be able to get that extra 40 bhp I'm after by then...

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 07:11

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)
19. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)
20. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 07:13

Added myself, as I do the pod every year, and this is the ONLY racing event im allowed to this year

I presume a non Coupe's allowed to run? Again its not a big gun, but its a quick Leon..

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 07:56

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)
19. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)
20. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)
21. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)

guys and gals, this is turning into a great event!!!
31 people set to turn up!!!

what a result!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 09:50

Squid hasn’t been online for a while but I know he will want to race.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 09:58

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)
19. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)
20. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)
21. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)
22. Squid

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 09:59

J do you think you could get hold of squid??

ive dropped him on the list any way...

how about western and the other nutters??

also...what happened to Maveric??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 10:37

I am in contact with Squid and I know he will be up for this.

I haven't seen West or his coupe for ages, I might give him a call.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 11:00

thanks mate!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 14:37

Isn't Flea coming? (ahem.... 11 second record breaking opportunity

)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 14:52

i sent him a pm... but i didnt hear back from him... he is a busy man...

im seeing a GOOD shoot out..

if we can get Flea, mavric, Barbz and the other STUPIDLY high BHP cars to try to beat the 11 second 1/4 mile times, i will willing pay out of my own pocket to get 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies made! lol

cheesy but could be funny to get a trophie for all there hard work and mega money spent on there car!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 15:08

Is Flea really having a crack at sub 11 secs? that is going to take a lot of doing!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 15:10

who knows, but i DO know Barbz is looking to cfrak the fastest coupe 1/4 mile time!

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/07/2010 19:58

What is the fastest Coupe 1/4 mile time?

Is it still Mavric and Flea at 11.9? If so then sub 11 I doubt will be on the cards, but mid 11s could be possible with 520+bhp.

Jules

ps I may come along and join in.

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/07/2010 08:52

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

who knows, but i DO know Barbz is looking to cfrak the fastest coupe 1/4 mile time!

Is that fastest FWD coupe 1/4 mile time or are the 4WD boys included in this!!??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/07/2010 08:55

No, 4x4 boys not included... Well in the uk any way..

From what I know, mavric and flea hold the record at 11.9ish with FWD!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/07/2010 09:04

Flea holds the UK record by a few thousandths of a second. Both got 11.94.

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/07/2010 09:17

yep thats right, hopfuly i can come close but im pretty inexperienced so doubt it. should be a good day out thats for sure!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/07/2010 19:27

I'm no big gun either, but I'll have a go to represent the 280-300hp clan.

Davie

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 31/07/2010 11:58

Cars now fixed so im a definate for this.

Some quick cars by the looks of the list,and some nutter drivers..

1 condition though.

No rain...
Thats all i ask.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 31/07/2010 12:30

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)
19. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)
20. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)
21. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)
22. Squid
23. Cyclone
24. Davie

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 02/08/2010 20:53

Whats the dates that are possible on this? I miss everything due to work commitments,
I really dont wanna miss this.

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 02/08/2010 21:57

Hey, could u put me down to watch on the 24th of october i belive. Hopefull have her running for that. Jamie

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 02/08/2010 22:44

Racing:

1. Marco
2. Eldinho
3. RMJ
4. TurboNick
5. TurboJ
6. Boostmecoupeup
7. Ollie
8. Nick_d
9. MCMike
10. Technics
11. KTM
12. MattM
13. JBT
14. Cowboy
15. Barbz
16. Montgomery
17. Nigel (possible)
18. coupe_intergrale (possible)
19. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)
20. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)
21. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)
22. Squid
23. Cyclone
24. Davie

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 03/08/2010 15:15

5 years ago, when I went in my Evo with a few Coops, Fishy Dave was kind enough along with SaabSi (I think) to prepare some small cards to put in our windows, They were sticky backed and had the FCCUk logo and power ranges printed, eg -

220-250bhp 250-270bhp 290-320bhp 350bhp +

Good idea if someones in the know how!

Il have 290-320 please! we could all cover the materials, £1 each??

Chrissy

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 03/08/2010 15:16

and 450+BHP for the real hardcore!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 03/08/2010 15:26

Well I could just print them on a4 and give them out,.. Then people can have the signs needed!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 03/08/2010 15:36

Does anyone who is going live near maidenhead? Fancy coming a long to his, but would prefer to go in a coupe as mine is not on the road!

I am essentially trying to scab a lift! lol!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 05/08/2010 15:20

Racing:

1. Marco
. Eldinho

2. RMJ
3. TurboNick
4. TurboJ
5. Boostmecoupeup
6. Ollie
7. Nick_d
8. MCMike
9. Technics
10. KTM
11. MattM
12. JBT
13. Cowboy
14. Barbz
15. Montgomery
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Didcoop (It's not a "BIG GUN" but I wanna see what it can do)
19. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)
20. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)
21. Squid
22. Cyclone
23. Davie

Supporting / Watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury
12. Lashes LE199

any others?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 05/08/2010 15:31

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 05/08/2010 15:54

Hopefully my gun may be a little bigger by shootout day but we'll have to see!

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 05/08/2010 20:58

How come eldinho can't make it??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 05/08/2010 21:17

Breaking his car.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/08/2010 14:50

Is everyone actualy going to turn up for this one! only thing is coupes never seem to go pod. Hope so boys n girls

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/08/2010 19:10

I will be there!

Posted By: cowboy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/08/2010 21:59

and me

Posted By: nick_d

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/08/2010 08:05

i'll be there representing the 16v's...!
should be mapped within 2 weeks!

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/08/2010 08:50

ill be there for sure! depending on weather

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/08/2010 09:12

Racing:

1. Marco
. Eldinho

2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics
10. KTM
11. MattM
12. JBT
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Didcoop
19. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)
20. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)
21. Squid
22. Cyclone
23. Davie

Supporting/watching

1. Mario
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury
12. Lashes LE199

any others?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/08/2010 23:32

Marco if you’re organising this can you find out of if it’s ok for me to bring a RR. I was going to bring my mates Dyno Dymanics rollers so we can do power runs at a nice price on the day say £35 a car. All I would need is a 240V plug for the computer/fans and permission from the pod (maybe they will charge a fee also). He has all the required paperwork i.e liberty insurance etc as he travels all over the country hosting RR days for clubs etc. Would be good to see all the high power coupes together on the rollers and ¼ times at the pod on the same day so no excuses

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/08/2010 23:34

You have pm mate!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/08/2010 23:35

Also what a brilliant idea!!!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 16:14

Right guys and gals...

i have spoken to Chris at santa pod and its looking good!

ive enquired into bringing J's RR and waiting to hear back from that.

i believe it will be for coupe owners only. (If we are allowed to bring it...)

also, im going to pay out of my own pocket for a patch to keep all the coupes in one area..

if no one turns up and i waste my money... i will not be happy!

any more people coming to what should be a great day!!!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 16:33

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

if no one turns up and i waste my money... i will not be happy!

pot and kettle, anyone?

mario i'd be happy to chip in for the coupe area

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 16:58

Screw you fat boy!!

Me Mario an nick have placed bets...

Will proccy's car make it down the 1/4 with the engine running?
Or
Will it be pushed off the strip??

Modds... Can we have a poll please lol

Serious note, thanks for the offer mate!

If you want to chip in feel
Free I will drop you a pm!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 17:53

happy to help fella - and my car is going nowhere near the 1/4 mile - at least she made it to/round & from Spa

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 17:55

Lol

Well let's get people confirming first!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 21:46

I will definitely be there.

Should my coupe not make it then i will be using Proccys coupe for the runs

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 21:47

i'd better start saving then

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 21:49

,naaa it will be fine.
It will get driven properly for once.

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/08/2010 22:56

I will be there as a spectator...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 00:11

Racing:

1. Marco
. Eldinho

2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics
10. KTM
11. MattM
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Didcoop
19. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)
20. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)
21. Squid
22. Cyclone
23. Davie

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed

any others

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 13:37

can people start confirming please!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 13:41

Why don't you send everyone a PM Marco?

Its now more than likely that I won't be coming. Supposed to be going to Mexico

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 13:42

....good idea...
how the hell do i do a massive 35 man pm??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 13:44

You can put all the names on pm as you did for the original pm.

Also do we all book individually or pay on the day?

In true Fccuk style if theres 23 on the list,then youll be lucky if 10 show up.

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 13:44

quite easy really

copy those names into notepad or word

then one by one copy and paste them into the PM...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 13:54

Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo

You can put all the names on pm as you did for the original pm.

Also do we all book individually or pay on the day?

In true Fccuk style if theres 23 on the list,then youll be lucky if 10 show up.

we just pay on the day mate,, when we get to the gate..then sign on to run the strip!

JBT... i really hope thats not the case..im paying out of my own pocket for a pitch at the pod...

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 15:10

Racing:

1. Marco
. Eldinho
2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics
10. KTM
11. MattM
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Didcoop
19. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)(confirmed)
20. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)
21. Squid
22. Cyclone
23. Davie

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa - Confirmed
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed

any others

Posted By: Theresa

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 18:15

Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo

In true Fccuk style if theres 23 on the list,then youll be lucky if 10 show up.

Very much agree with that

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 18:17

oooo T is getting mad!!!

question is...will she pull pinch and slap me?? LOL

Posted By: Theresa

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 18:30

Only if you want me to

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 18:50

Giggady giggady goooooooooo

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 18:51

Also people, i have sorted this out to!!

CLICK ME

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/08/2010 18:57

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed
10. KTM
11. MattM - confirmed
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery - confirmed
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Didcoop
19. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed
20. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
21. Squid
22. Cyclone
23. Davie

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
8. Theresa - confirmed
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury - confirmed
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed

We need more people!!

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

Posted By: nick_d

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 06:09

are there any tyre changing facilities there as i'm thinking if i'm going do the 'POD' i may aswell have a proper go and get some slicks/track tyres!
if not does anyone wanna go halves on a shite set of wheels from joe at country cruising... Obviously we'll only need 2 each for the fronts... Obviously still have to source the tyres though!

nick

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 06:37

There are no changing facilities, You will have to get some spares..

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 07:54

Nick your better off changing the fronts at the pod with a jack mate.

you can get some cheap alloys off joe...

what would be the best slicks to run? i was also thinking to use a second set of alloys!

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 09:24

Nick i have some wheels you can borrow if you like?just put your tyres on a peel off when your done

Posted By: nick_d

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 10:34

that'll be wicked mate.... Thankyou!
when i'm up and running i'll pop over if that's ok.... I'm only in kidderminster!

Nick

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 13:09

ive heard back from Santa pod...

Dear Marco,

I have heard back from our trade and RWYB managers and we can offer:

You a reserved club space at the top end of the fire up road, near the pod shop or down from the pod shop closer to the grandstand for £30+VAT.
A reserved space for the Rolling Road and power by the pod shop for £100+VAT. He is then free to sell his services on the day.

Please let me know if this is ok and what location you’d like to club to be in?

Many thanks,
Chris

im going to pay for the pitch so thats sorted...

J you have pm mate!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 15:21

Originally Posted By: nick_d

are there any tyre changing facilities there as i'm thinking if i'm going do the 'POD' i may aswell have a proper go and get some slicks/track tyres!
if not does anyone wanna go halves on a shite set of wheels from joe at country cruising... Obviously we'll only need 2 each for the fronts... Obviously still have to source the tyres though!

nick

I've got a set of semi slicks mounted on wheels , somebody could go 1/2s on

If I had two definate buyers I'd split em

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 15:25

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

im going to pay for the pitch so thats sorted...

Dont you want us all to sub you a couple of quid on the day?
Dont see why you should pay for this out of your own pocket?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 15:54

Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

im going to pay for the pitch so thats sorted...

Dont you want us all to sub you a couple of quid on the day?
Dont see why you should pay for this out of your own pocket?

agreed, already offered too

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 17:53

Agreed,even as a spectator as nice spot reserved is worth paying for.Theres enough of us so will be certainly cheap enough.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 19:26

So far it's £1 each

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 19:39

Cheapest coupe meet ever

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 20:09

Originally Posted By: nick_d

that'll be wicked mate.... Thankyou!
when i'm up and running i'll pop over if that's ok.... I'm only in kidderminster!

Nick

Thats what i thought pal,your local enough if you did.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/08/2010 21:31

Nick_d I may be interested in going halts with you on them wheels...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/08/2010 14:46

Right people a new update.

how would be interested in using a rolling road at this event?

TurboJ is offering a rolling road service.

more details to discussed via pm to any one interested.

but please make a list as we need at least 10 people to make this possible.

so add your names please.

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed
10. KTM
11. MattM - confirmed
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery - confirmed
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Didcoop
19. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed
20. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
21. Squid
22. Cyclone
23. Davie

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
8. Theresa - confirmed
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury - confirmed
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed

Rolling road's

1. Marco - Confirmed
2. Chrissy - Confirmed
3. Chrissy's Bro - Confirmed
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

We need more people!!

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/08/2010 14:54

Me & My bro are on the RR, so thats 2 places please..

Chrissy

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/08/2010 17:17

Im a maybe for the RR as long as i sort out the missfire damn coils!! I've just lost interest with the car at the moment needs a new alternantor.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/08/2010 17:33

Hold on a second............

Whats this talk about slick tyres here.

Thats cheating.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/08/2010 17:58

@ Nick new alternator take 20mins to fit PM me I'll fit it the same time I do your coil wires.

@ Marco We really need 20 people to make the RR worth while.

Posted By: nick_d

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/08/2010 19:38

i'll be going on the dyno.... And the car wil... He he!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/08/2010 23:21

We should make this an annual event "The British Coupe Showdown" hehe

Can I make a suggestion?

We split things into classes to make things fair?

Depending on numbers we may be able to have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in most classes.

Class 1. Std internals T28 style turbo, including hybrids.

Class 2. Std internals but GT28R/RS/RSR

Class 3. std internals large unrestricted turbo GT2871/30's etc

Class 4. Full forged unrestricted

Class 5. 16vt T3 journal bearing based turbo

Class 6. 16vt full forged unrestricted.

Class 7. Naturally Aspirated

Class 8. Anything goes, 20vt/16vt, nitrous, sprint cars, twin engined, 4wd etc

Class 1-7 Road legal tyres only, Class 8 anything goes wrinkle walls etc..

I think this would make things really interesting and add a little bit of fun to the proceedings.
Its up to the owner to enter the car in the correct class and any cheating is pointless and anyone found to be entering in the wrong class will not be included in any results.

At the end of the day we meet up and go through the classes to see who has the best times, timing slip being evidence there of.

I'll start..

Davie Class 1.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/08/2010 23:50

Good idea won't ever happen like that. People are just going to race and the quick times are the quick times.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/08/2010 00:02

Why wont it happen?

Adds more fun and a bit of genuine competition IMO

If people dont then they must be boring buggers.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/08/2010 00:37

not enough people for that many classes.

could make it much simpler:

class 1: T28 (standard or hybrid)
Class 2: GT28 not forged (R/RS/RSR)
Class 3: Forged with whatever you have

OR

Class 1: Sub 300bhp
Class 2: 300 - 400bhp
Class 3: 400+bhp

Paul

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/08/2010 11:02

[quote=Paul_H]not enough people for that many classes.

could make it much simpler:

class 1: T28 (standard or hybrid)
Class 2: GT28 not forged (R/RS/RSR)
Class 3: Forged with whatever

If there is not alot of people running maybe this format is better..

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/08/2010 14:24

Power category would be far better, You can just pair up against who you like then, We will take note of times etc..

To be fair I think Marco is printing some stickers for the car windows, 200-220 220-250 250-280bhp etc etc

Im in a Seat so the whole turbo setups not relivant to myself..

Chrissy

Posted By: MattM

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/08/2010 23:38

No need to make things so complicated imo. Why not just turn up and race and analyse afterwards?

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/08/2010 00:23

exactly,post results.add your spec to your times later.Doesnt matter who races who as its all timed

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/08/2010 02:00

Tbh people I think it's easier to just run and aim for the best times. That way you can say my coupe did xyz time & what ever bhp. Simple.

I will put up a spec vs time sheet after the event.

Like...

Forged 20vt with 300bh @13.2 ect.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/08/2010 02:03

And yes I will look at getting every ones bhp figures before hand so people can see what a certain BHP coupe can do on the strip!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/08/2010 10:00

Thats why I'm bringing the dyno

.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/09/2010 11:07

This sounds like an awsome event/day to me and being fairly local i'm a definate for sure.

Put me down as Racing - Confirmed.

I'll also see who else I can get to come along.

Marco, not to hit on the "you never turn up" line but considering your organising this, your not down as confirmed on the list!!! are you hiding something lol.

Also, i've just read the last 187 posts on this thread and don't recall seeing a price for the day, I assume it will be about £20 to enter santa pod and then £30 to race or something???

Can you confirm?

Also, add me to the PM thats been going about please mate.

If I find an 2.75" exhaust and get the flea map done by then, then I will also be up for the RR.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/09/2010 11:09

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

Tbh people I think it's easier to just run and aim for the best times. That way you can say my coupe did xyz time & what ever bhp. Simple.

I will put up a spec vs time sheet after the event.

Like...

Forged 20vt with 300bh @13.2 ect.

second that.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/09/2010 11:10

Karl...WTF?? i am confirmed mate...

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed
10. KTM
11. MattM - confirmed
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery - confirmed
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Didcoop
19. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed
20. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
21. Squid
22. Cyclone
23. Davie
24. Karl_20VT - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
8. Theresa - confirmed
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury - confirmed
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed
14. StripTrip - confirmed

Rolling road's

1. Marco - Confirmed
2. Chrissy - Confirmed
3. Chrissy's Bro - Confirmed
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

We need more people!!

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

you crazy guy... lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/09/2010 11:14

Originally Posted By: chrissy

Racing:

1. Marco
. Eldinho
2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics
10. KTM
11. MattM
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Didcoop
19. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, (really not 'that' quick @ the pod)(confirmed)
20. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes)
21. Squid
22. Cyclone
23. Davie

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed
4. MattW
5. Ninja
6. Nismo
7. banana_man
8. Theresa - Confirmed
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed

any others

pmsl

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/09/2010 11:20

would a mod object if I posted a link to this thread in the social events forum?

As there are number of people that are just watching.

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/09/2010 11:33

Feel Free

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/09/2010 11:57

done, cheers.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/09/2010 18:02

Can u please put me down for a rolling road if there going be one.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/09/2010 01:47

i confirm that i will be running marco

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/09/2010 08:03

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed
10. KTM - confirmed
11. MattM - confirmed
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery - confirmed
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed
19. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
20. Squid
21. Cyclone
22. Davie
23. Karl_20VT - confirmed
24. Jack - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
8. Theresa - confirmed
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury - confirmed
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed
14. StripTrip - confirmed
15. hayesfury - confirmed
16. frary - confirmed
17. frary's mate - confirmed

Rolling road's

1. Marco - Confirmed
2. Chrissy - Confirmed
3. Chrissy's Bro - Confirmed
4. hayesfury - confirmed
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

We need more people!!

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

Posted By: Jack

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/09/2010 11:36

I'm trying to come to it as well, going to send my turbo off next week to get hybrid I shouldn't as the cars for sale

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/09/2010 11:37

ok, so you coming or not Jack lol

also you running the 1/4 or just watching??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/09/2010 11:54

mario i guess you can cross didcoup off now too?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/09/2010 14:09

done mate!

and im thinking of you too!

Posted By: Jack

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/09/2010 10:33

ill hopefully be running ill confirm next week when i hear back from the turbo builders

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 16/09/2010 15:58

BUMP!

Posted By: mayzon

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/09/2010 11:34

I'm coming, can someone add me to the list, looks complicated

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/09/2010 01:38

Racing or watching?
100% or a maybe

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/09/2010 13:27

i am%1000 coming , what do i have to do? ,coming for race not to watch it :)))put me in please guys

Posted By: mayzon

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/09/2010 14:01

I'll be watching, and its somewhere between 100% and maybe

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/09/2010 20:58

Convot from west mids then mayzon

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/09/2010 08:06

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed 50/50 now
10. KTM - confirmed 50/50 now
11. MattM - confirmed
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery - confirmed
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed
19. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
20. Squid
21. Cyclone
22. Davie
23. Karl_20VT - confirmed
24. Jack - confirmed
25. tolga20VTURBO - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
8. Theresa - confirmed
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury - confirmed
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed
14. StripTrip - confirmed
15. hayesfury - confirmed
16. frary - confirmed
17. frary's mate - confirmed
18. Mayzon - confirmed
19. Marraman - confirmed
20. giffage - confirmed

Rolling road's

1. Marco - Confirmed
2. Chrissy - Confirmed
3. Chrissy's Bro - Confirmed
4. hayesfury - confirmed
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

We need more people!!

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/09/2010 08:34

33 coupes confirmed, will be a good day out what ever the weather.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/09/2010 21:29

whats the prices? could i add myself as spectator please?

also would there be other clubs/cars there?

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/09/2010 17:15

Regrettably im now 50-50 on this as its my good friends birthday the day before and we are out on a large one in Brighton.
So it all depends how hungover I am the next day and weather im in a state to drive.
Worse case scenario, ill see if my girlfriend wants to drive in her Alfa.

Fingers crossed as it sounds like its going to be brilliant!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/09/2010 03:21

looks like i may be out of it ..bloody americans..late with turbo ..

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/09/2010 10:47

guys all amended!

KTM put you down as 50/50...

we never know what will happen mate!

also added new person!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/09/2010 11:29

marco i'm sorry to say i'm struggling for this now - having 2 weekends away has thrown out the weekends i'm kid-free so now i'm scheduled to have my kids that weekend.....i'm working on it but the ex is not playing

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/09/2010 11:35

you slag.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/09/2010 13:10

exactly what i said to her!! if i can, i will be there

Posted By: Theresa

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/09/2010 18:20

I won't be there now either Marco, sorry

I knew I was working that weekend, but thought I'd still be able to manage it.

The distances involved though are a bit much when I'm working too, sorry

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/10/2010 17:46

im still comming

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/10/2010 18:16

dropping like flies now.
take deposits kid.Then they show up

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/10/2010 18:39

i am considering putting a 3076 on just for this but although i already own the turbo i will have to have the car mapped with it and then its going to have to be done again when they finnish making my turbo in the us and send it over so financially it would be silly but i have been looking forward to this..i cant really think of a viable solution

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/10/2010 20:26

Marco... me, ollie and bob are coming in our coupe's still. just to let you know bob's not running down the strip as still runniing his engine in!
If my turbo's been sent off to be refurbed I will run try to beat my 13.6 but its smoking at the min and I have not bothered yet!
Ollie will be running his but he said 'its not a big gun yet' as only std turbo with fmic, blueflame etc ready for hybrid or roller bearing!
Just an update as I know a few are dropping out as usual.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/10/2010 20:32

Ay ay ay! Im not dropping out, im 50/50 due to a good friends birthday, I know its going be messy!

But I am going to make huge effort to get down!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/10/2010 21:05

Haha I didn't say you were Technics I'm just hoping for a good turn out as the only coupe I have EVER seen at pod is turboJs green monster and iv been pod loadsa time. Always dissapoints to never see another coupe.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/10/2010 21:26

I really hope ill be there.

Ill change the 50/50 to 60/40 in favour of 'ill be there'

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/10/2010 22:30

Infact I may even run with the smokey turbo! I find it hard to just sit and watch if the coupes sitting there in the car park feeling sorry for itself wanting to play!

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 02/10/2010 08:20

Originally Posted By: BoostMeCoupeUp

Infact I may even run with the smokey turbo! I find it hard to just sit and watch if the coupes sitting there in the car park feeling sorry for itself wanting to play!

Did you once do a 13.6 BTW?, not sure if you said,

Thats awesomeeeeeeee.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 02/10/2010 16:23

Originally Posted By: BoostMeCoupeUp

the only coupe I have EVER seen at pod is turboJs green monster and iv been pod loadsa time.

I didn't realise my "coupe" changed colour to green whilst at the pod. Last time i checked it was blue

You sure you don't mean Western?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 02/10/2010 19:03

Oh yes it was Western!
Ch

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 04/10/2010 09:06

just want to make people aware of this...

if its raning..

im simpley not wating my time paying for a pitch and going to the pod to be cold wet and waiting for the track to open.

i can handle it being just cold!!

if its forcasted to rain this is a no go!!!

but i think it will needed to be played by ear the night before!!!

every one ok with that?

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 04/10/2010 09:13

I would naturally be doing the same - 140mile each way trip for hours of waiting for track to dry...

Not this year..

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 04/10/2010 10:34

well lets see how we go!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 04/10/2010 10:50

I said I would be doing the same from my first post. That's why we have the 31st as a backup.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 04/10/2010 11:25

Being lazy but do we have a confirmed date for this now?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 04/10/2010 11:29

24th of this month mate!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 04/10/2010 11:57

Ahhhh..
im on holiday i think...will check.
As might not be able to show.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 05/10/2010 21:05

Count me and Trappy in if the weathers nice we'l be there! May be to more coupes as well but just put me and Trappy down for now :-) should be good!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 05/10/2010 21:39

anyone from south wales going??

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/10/2010 08:10

Yes, Me & Im also in Newport - Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/10/2010 08:32

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ - confirmed
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed 50/50 now
10. KTM - confirmed 50/50 now
11. MattM - confirmed
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery - confirmed
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed
19. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
20. Squid
21. Cyclone
22. Davie
23. Karl_20VT - confirmed
24. Jack - confirmed
25. tolga20VTURBO - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed NOW 50/50
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
8. Theresa - confirmed
9. tim42
10. Nobby (possible)
11. Hayesfury - confirmed
12. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
13. Coupedummy - confirmed
14. StripTrip - confirmed
15. hayesfury - confirmed
16. frary - confirmed
17. frary's mate - confirmed
18. Mayzon - confirmed
19. Marraman - confirmed
20. giffage - confirmed
21. Basildoncope - confirmed
22. Taffy - confirmed
23. marraman - confirmed

Rolling road's

1. Marco - Confirmed
2. Chrissy - Confirmed
3. Chrissy's Bro - Confirmed
4. hayesfury - confirmed
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

We need more people!!

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/10/2010 08:34

marraman - you racing or watching??

Basildoncoupe + Trappy - same to you two..racing or watching?

also list updated!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/10/2010 10:19

will definitely attend.
Will come back off holiday a day early.
So 100%

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/10/2010 13:00

We're just watching for now mate. Think I need new engine mounts :-( lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/10/2010 19:44

chrissy what time you leaving mate? could tag along if you dont mind, 1st time at pod.

marco i did pm you, im watching for now as i have overboost issues, but would like to run if i get that sorted.
nick.

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/10/2010 21:58

Fine mate, Its Christian BTW!

Il pm my number,

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 08:43

Right..

im counting 45 over all with 3 possibles...

if this happens and people turn up it will be a brilliant santa pod day!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 11:09

Marco!!
My mate dan may now be coming with me and ollie in another coupe! plus robbie in his blueprinted n/a clio Williams oh and my mate Simon in his superchaged exige! not a coupe but still something for the big boys to race.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 11:12

i may put a list for "Other cars/friends"

infact thats a good idea...

i will pat my self on the back for that one...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 11:14

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ - confirmed
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed 50/50 now
10. KTM - confirmed 50/50 now
11. MattM - confirmed
12. JBT - confirmed
13. Cowboy - confirmed
14. Barbz - confirmed
15. Montgomery - confirmed
16. Nigel (possible)
17. coupe_intergrale (possible)
18. Dan - confirmed
19. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
20. Squid
21. Cyclone
22. Davie
23. Karl_20VT - confirmed
24. Jack - confirmed
25. tolga20VTURBO - confirmed
26. The audioguy - confirmed
27. Audioguy's mate - confirmed
28. Audioguy's 3rd mate - confirmed
29. Anthrax - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed NOW 50/50
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
Theresa - confirmed See my post a few days ago.
8. tim42
9. Nobby (possible)
10. Hayesfury - confirmed
11. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
12. Coupedummy - confirmed
13. StripTrip - confirmed
14. hayesfury - confirmed
15. frary - confirmed
16. frary's mate - confirmed
17. Mayzon - confirmed
18. Marraman - confirmed
19. giffage - confirmed
20. Basildoncope - confirmed
21. Taffy - confirmed
22. marraman - confirmed
23. the audioguy's mate - confirmed
24. Alexjames - confirmed
25. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
26. Alexjame's mate - confirmed

Other Car's Racing

1. Robbie - Clio Williams - confirmed
2. Simon Supercharged Exige - confirmed
3. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed (Sorry had to move you mate)
4.

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

17 days left.... any more people coming to this great event!!

Just to add the rolling road is not going ahead due to numbers.

Sorry

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 11:17

BUMPING

Food at the resturant after SantaPod

Sign up guys

CLICK FOR FOOOOOOD

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 11:19

OH Mario...

thanks for the bump

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 11:40

anyone coming from West Midlands up for a convoy?
corely services m6 between junc 3-4

could be a decent meeting point?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 15:41

When the closing date for racing ,and others ?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 15:52

24th mate!!

You need to be bringing that animal to Santa pod mate!!!

Posted By: Hovedan

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/10/2010 18:24

If it rains and this meet is postponed til the 31st, then I'm in. Dave has managed sub 13's in his, sorry my, coop so obviously I'd be keen to beat that

Posted By: nick_d

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/10/2010 06:51

if i can't sort my idling issues within the week then its a no go for me as won't have time to runnin and get mapped....
really frustrating!

nick

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/10/2010 10:31

Dan - im hopeing the its the 24th... other wise i will be drining around in a VERY stripped out motor for a while...

Nick - i hope you sort it out mate, be nice to put a face to the name!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/10/2010 13:39

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

24th mate!!

You need to be bringing that animal to Santa pod mate!!!

Thanks mate

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/10/2010 13:51

shall i put you on the list then mate?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/10/2010 15:12

I'l be there, will try to bring another 3 coupes too, what's this rolling road about?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/10/2010 15:21

are you racing or watching mate?
and thats to all of your mates to.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/10/2010 15:42

I'l be racing and my mate are but the other one is debatale at the mo, just put him as watching

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/10/2010 21:49

my turbos arrived now

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 09/10/2010 09:48

all 3 will be racing plus mabe another will be comming?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 09/10/2010 15:06

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

shall i put you on the list then mate?

Yes , please Marco.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/10/2010 00:33

Originally Posted By: coupedummy

anyone coming from West Midlands up for a convoy?
corely services m6 between junc 3-4

could be a decent meeting point?

i could meet you there

anyone else?

Ninja

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/10/2010 01:03

if my cars ready whos coming down from the north that i can tag along with?

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/10/2010 09:59

Likewise, anyone doing M4 at all? Or Ross on wye / Monmouth, Hereford?? Convoys are cooool.

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/10/2010 13:13

2 weeks to go, going to be a great day with a good number of coupes going, be good to put a faces to the names on my first official coupe meet, and a convoy from the south like chrissy said m4, ross, monmouth way would be great!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/10/2010 18:41

List has been updated!

T sorry I missed you of the list... Please don't hurt me... I'm sorry... I'm only young.. Please....

Any way, counting 59 so if all goes well this could be brilliant day!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/10/2010 18:44

we will let you know all about how the day goes marco

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/10/2010 19:27

Lick
My
Balls

Posted By: Theresa

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/10/2010 23:01

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

T sorry I missed you of the list... Please don't hurt me... I'm sorry... I'm only young.. Please....

I'll forgive you after looking so fetching in your purple jumper

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/10/2010 06:47

My mate dan is coming with his broom 20vt (watching) and I can't see Trappy's name on the watching list either? We can only prey for the weather :-)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/10/2010 08:01

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ - confirmed
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed
8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed 50/50 now
10. KTM - confirmed 50/50 now
MattM - confirmed
11. JBT - confirmed
12. Cowboy - confirmed
13. Barbz - confirmed
14. Montgomery - confirmed
15. Nigel - confirmed
16. coupe_intergrale (possible)
17. Dan - confirmed
18. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
19. Squid
20. Davie- confirmed 50/50 now
21. Karl_20VT - confirmed
22. Jack - confirmed
23. tolga20VTURBO - confirmed
24. The audioguy - confirmed
25. Audioguy's mate - confirmed
26. Audioguy's 3rd mate - confirmed
27. Anthrax - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed NOW 50/50
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
Theresa - confirmed See my post a few days ago.
8. tim42
9. Nobby - confirmed
10. Hayesfury - confirmed
11. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
12. Coupedummy - confirmed
13. StripTrip - confirmed
14. hayesfury - confirmed
15. frary - confirmed
16. frary's mate - confirmed
17. Mayzon - confirmed
18. Marraman - confirmed
19. giffage - confirmed
20. Basildoncope - confirmed
21. Taffy - confirmed
22. marraman - confirmed
23. the audioguy's mate - confirmed
24. Alexjames - confirmed
25. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
26. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
27. Dan - confirmed
28. Trappy - confirmed
29. Begbie - confirmed
30. tomlough - confirmed
31. Eldinho - confirmed
32. Cyclone - confirmed
33. RMJ - confirmed

Other Car's Racing

1. Robbie - Clio Williams - confirmed
2. Simon Supercharged Exige - confirmed
3. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed (Sorry had to move you mate)
4. Cyclone Audi A6 - confirmed

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

60 cars attending!!

Can the following people please confirm if your coming!!!
MCMike
Squid
Paul_H
tim42
coupe_intergrale (possible)

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/10/2010 09:12

If the weather allows us to run, I'll be there. If there's more than a 50% chance of rain, I probably won't bother with the 200-mile round trip to stand around in the rain looking under Coupe bonnets

So - I'm a definite if its dry

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/10/2010 10:14

My holiday is now booked for 26th - so I'll be coming down to watch if its dry.

Chris

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/10/2010 12:59

Im 50/50 all depending on weather, its a long way if your coming from Lancashire!

Posted By: MattM

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/10/2010 17:48

Sorry but im out. I've been accepted on a training course i've been after for ages.

Shame, i was looking forward to it

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 12/10/2010 08:30

NOOOOOOOO....

dam it matt.

no worries any way mate, hope to see you again soon mate!

lovely weather were having!

Also... any others coming??

Flea?
Begbie?

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 12/10/2010 08:44

I said to you i was going to come and watch, but if it's raining, it's a no go from me, not doing a 200 mile round trip

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 12/10/2010 08:48

nice one begbie!

so far so good, when we lose some one off the list, some one replaces them...

come on people!!

this is going to be a brilliant day!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 12/10/2010 15:14

does any one think it would be a good idea (Even though its short notice) to get some other car clubs involed??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 12/10/2010 17:31

Quote:

Sorry but im out. I've been accepted on a training course i've been after for ages.

Shame, i was looking forward to it

Puff

looking forward to this guys...See you all there,.

Oh also what time date and postcode is it please.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 12/10/2010 21:42

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

does any one think it would be a good idea (Even though its short notice) to get some other car clubs involed??

All I can say is more people longer queue.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 12/10/2010 22:08

I will be their, not sure if in the coupe, might be a Subaru, hopefully not though

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 12/10/2010 22:16

Yea hopefully ;-)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 13/10/2010 08:29

Originally Posted By: TurboJ

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

does any one think it would be a good idea (Even though its short notice) to get some other car clubs involed??

All I can say is more people longer queue.

good shout!

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 13/10/2010 09:11

Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo

Quote:

Sorry but im out. I've been accepted on a training course i've been after for ages.

Shame, i was looking forward to it

Puff

looking forward to this guys...See you all there,.

Oh also what time date and postcode is it please.

Best get there for 9am, Ques grow very fast...

Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Podington
Wellingborough
Northants
NN29 7XA
England

Tel: 01234 782828, International Tel. +44 1234 782828

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 13/10/2010 09:21

tom toms have a tendancy to get people lost.

I might try and come and spectate.

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 13/10/2010 09:23

@ Eldinho - Off topic, did you break the whole of your car? A brave choice, Did you recover more money than you could have got in selling working??

I see it as such a DARING option, I could never do it myself..

Chrissy..

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 13/10/2010 09:43

Its still getting broke. But it looks like it will be getting put back on the road which makes it easier.

I will be making over £8k once finished.

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 13/10/2010 16:34

Put me down as confirmed although you'll need to transfer me away from the Coupe list to the "other cars" list. I'll be bringing a lardy old Audi A6 to embarrass you all with.

Jules.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 13/10/2010 19:28

Originally Posted By: Cyclone

Put me down as confirmed although you'll need to transfer me away from the Coupe list to the "other cars" list. I'll be bringing a lardy old Audi A6 to embarrass you all with.

Jules.

why not in a coupe?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 14/10/2010 00:47

mark (eldinho) if mines done and you want to passenger down you can leave your car at mine

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/10/2010 12:56

Marco20valveT, I'm out of racing, and over to the spectating/supporting list, you'll see why.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/10/2010 17:17

done it for you mate, hope its nothing too bad...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 17/10/2010 20:01

Me and brother Ben may be coming to watch, just one Coupe though as Bens fitting a GT28R this week!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 13:39

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

2. RMJ - confirmed
3. TurboNick - confirmed
4. TurboJ - confirmed
5. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
6. Ollie - confirmed
7. Nick_d - confirmed

8. MCMike
9. Technics - confirmed 50/50 now
10. KTM - confirmed 50/50 now
MattM - confirmed
11. JBT - confirmed
12. Cowboy - confirmed
13. Barbz - confirmed
14. Montgomery - confirmed
15. Nigel - confirmed
16. coupe_intergrale (possible)
17. Dan - confirmed
18. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
19. Squid + DrFrag - confirmed
20. Davie- confirmed 50/50 now
21. Karl_20VT - confirmed
22. Jack - confirmed
23. tolga20VTURBO - confirmed
24. The audioguy - confirmed
25. Audioguy's mate - confirmed
26. Audioguy's 3rd mate - confirmed
27. Anthrax - confirmed
28. Steve_G - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
2. Paul_H
3. Proccio - confirmed NOW 50/50
4. MattW - confirmed
5. Ninja - confirmed
6. Nismo - confirmed
7. banana_man - confirmed
Theresa - confirmed See my post a few days ago.
8. tim42 - confirmed
9. Nobby - confirmed
10. Hayesfury - confirmed
11. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
12. Coupedummy - confirmed
13. StripTrip - confirmed
14. hayesfury - confirmed
15. frary - confirmed
16. frary's mate - confirmed
17. Mayzon - confirmed
18. Marraman - confirmed
19. giffage - confirmed
20. Basildoncope - confirmed
21. Taffy - confirmed
22. marraman - confirmed
23. the audioguy's mate - confirmed
24. Alexjames - confirmed
25. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
26. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
27. Dan - confirmed
28. Trappy - confirmed
29. Begbie - confirmed
30. tomlough - confirmed
31. Eldinho - confirmed
32. Cyclone - confirmed
33. RMJ - confirmed
34. Alfatim + Ben - confirmed

Other Car's Racing

1. Robbie - Clio Williams - confirmed
2. Simon Supercharged Exige - confirmed
3. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed (Sorry had to move you mate)
4. Cyclone Audi A6 - confirmed

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

60 cars attending!!

Can the following people please confirm if your coming!!!
MCMike
Paul_H
coupe_intergrale (possible)

Santa Pod address
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Podington
Wellingborough
Northants
NN29 7XA
England

Tel: 01234 782828, International Tel. +44 1234 782828

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 17:29

what time are we kicking off?

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 17:51

Earlier the better, say 9am for me...

Just to add,

Theres a few Seat/LCR club members going too,

Sadly they are all a bit gay, I dont converse with them,

However I would love to see some Coops waste the LCR's, Just not mine

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 19:04

Weather forecast looks ace!!!!

light rain upto 10am then 0% chance of cloud and lots of sun!!!!!

fantastic

Click me

Posted By: nick_d

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 19:30

definitely not making this now as car is still not running properly.....
Mega frustrating!.... Have a wicked time guys and gals!
I have a feeling this sort of event will become alot more frequent after this one as alot of peeps will get the drag strip bug!
definitely next time for me!

nick

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 19:39

Mate... Sorry to hear that...
Fingers crossed for next time!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 20:15

I'll be there...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 21:39

marco, you got a 36mm socket i can borrow ?

if i don't get one by Sunday I wont be racing

I just need to nip up my new bearing nut, but the socket i got fouls on the tapered inside of the bearing shaft before it gets tight.

I have ordered a new 36mm socket off the internet, hopefully it will be here before sunday!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/10/2010 21:59

Yes mate!
I've got one! No problems!
I will see if I can come upto you and sort it for you!

I hope you have cleaned your engine bay!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 01:11

Er....... No lol

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 04:11

i am out mate am afraid ...if it rains i may make the week after..really been trying hard to have it ready as well but in the end it was the american piston manufacturer thats let us down

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 07:05

How much is the rolling road? My brother said he might go on there? Does any body know if the R/R gives a fuleing read out?
Cheers

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 09:14

Weather on the iphone is saying rain, the site linked earlier is saying rain at 4pm. Going to be a tricky one to decide on whether or not to come

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 10:32

I have a wishbone/spark plugs to change get some tracking done and I'm ready. Hope the weather holds up.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 11:09

To every one.

We will all decide to go or not on Saturday.
We will worry about it then!!

Ok guys!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 13:38

The forcasts i have seen are for a sunny day! from 10am on
thats based in northampton/kettering not where i live.

Saying that just re checked and as usual it showing showers i will be gutted if its a wash out

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 14:34

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

RMJ - confirmed
2. TurboNick - confirmed
3. TurboJ - confirmed
4. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
5. Ollie - confirmed
Nick_d - confirmed

6. MCMike - Still a possible 50/50
7. Technics - confirmed
KTM - confirmed
MattM - confirmed
8. JBT - confirmed
9. Cowboy - confirmed
10. Barbz - confirmed
11. Montgomery - confirmed
12. Nigel - confirmed
13. coupe_intergrale (possible)
14. Dan - confirmed
15. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
16. Squid + DrFrag - confirmed
17. Davie- confirmed
18. Karl_20VT - confirmed
19. Jack - confirmed
20. tolga20VTURBO - confirmed
21. The audioguy - confirmed
22. Audioguy's mate - confirmed
23. Audioguy's 3rd mate - confirmed
24. Anthrax - confirmed
25. Steve_G - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
Paul_H cant come due to work
3. Proccio - confirmed NOW 50/50
2. MattW - confirmed
3. Ninja - confirmed
4. Nismo - confirmed
5. banana_man - confirmed
Theresa - confirmed See my post a few days ago.
6. tim42 - confirmed
7. Nobby - confirmed
8. Hayesfury - confirmed
9. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
10. Coupedummy - confirmed
11. StripTrip - confirmed
12. hayesfury - confirmed
13. frary - confirmed
14. frary's mate - confirmed
15. Mayzon - confirmed
16. Marraman - confirmed
17. giffage - confirmed
18. Basildoncope - confirmed
19. Taffy - confirmed
20. marraman - confirmed
21. the audioguy's mate - confirmed
22. Alexjames - confirmed
23. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
24. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
25. Dan - confirmed
26. Trappy - confirmed
27. Begbie - confirmed
28. tomlough - confirmed
29. Eldinho - confirmed
30. Cyclone - confirmed
31. RMJ - confirmed
32. Alfatim + Ben - confirmed
33. Jack - Confirmed
34. Moose - Confirmed

Other Car's Racing

1. Robbie - Clio Williams - confirmed
2. Simon Supercharged Exige - confirmed
3. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed (Sorry had to move you mate)
4. Cyclone Audi A6 - confirmed
5. fcck2000 integrale mapped by FC Performance - confirmed

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

64 cars attending!!

Santa Pod address
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Podington
Wellingborough
Northants
NN29 7XA
England

Tel: 01234 782828, International Tel. +44 1234 782828

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 14:36

Originally Posted By: Basildoncope

How much is the rolling road? My brother said he might go on there? Does any body know if the R/R gives a fuleing read out?
Cheers

rolling road is not going ahead mate..

Sorry.

too much of a risk as there was not enough interest.

Sorry.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 15:23

Wish I didn't have to work this weekend :-(

Might have to call in sick.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 15:25

Do it paul!!!

you know it will be a great day!!!!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 16:55

Come Paul you get to see your old coupe :-)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 18:12

I'll see what I can do.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 18:25

my brother Jack's coming in his silver 20vt so he can go on the watching list too

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 18:56

Originally Posted By: karl_20VT

Originally Posted By: Cyclone

Put me down as confirmed although you'll need to transfer me away from the Coupe list to the "other cars" list. I'll be bringing a lardy old Audi A6 to embarrass you all with.

Jules.

why not in a coupe?

Not had a Coupe since 2003 but still like to keep in touch with the forum and often ponder over buying one again.The old Audi is an ugly old barge but it goes quite well and as nearly all my cars end up being 1/4 miled or VMaxed then it is a good opportunity to see what it will do. I am predicting a 13.9 1/4...

Jules

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 20:17

I'm wavering....

My radiator split on the way home last night - I lost about two litres of coolant before I spotted it - its currently got Radweld in it which appears to be holding but its Monday before I can get it fixed

If its dry, I'll be there and I'll take a view on whether or not to run on the day

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 19/10/2010 20:58

bloody hell Nigel...

thats a bit of bad luck...
i hope you can make it mate!

ive booked thursday off work to fit all my stuff to my car!

i really hope its dry Sunday...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 02:10

i hope it bloody rains! if it does is it a definate for the weekend after? as i will carry on flat out to get ready .. both me and barbz should be able to do the week after in very interesting specced cars

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 08:52

so am i right in saying Barbz is not going to make it also?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 18:28

Sorry , i'm out my coop is crashed , and it's pretty bad

Damage - engine sump , lower arms , alloys , bonnet ,bumper ,... My phone died on me cant even take a pictures....

Definetely needs new shell....

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 18:48

ooooooooooouch, sorry pal

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 19:29

OH bloody hell mate.

i hope our ok mate.

sh*t...

sorry to hear the bad news...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 20:20

Originally Posted By: anthrax

Sorry , i'm out my coop is crashed , and it's pretty bad

Damage - engine sump , lower arms , alloys , bonnet ,bumper ,... My phone died on me cant even take a pictures....

Definetely needs new shell....

sorry to hear this igor, such a lovely car too

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 20:20

Really sorry to hear that, Igor

... hope you are ok mate

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 22:16

Moose = Supporter = There

North Birmingham convoy anyone?

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 22:24

Good point.

Anybody wanna convoy?

Im in Walton-on-Thames(KT12), near Cobham A3

If any of you went to AutoItalia Brooklands in May, well im 5-10 mins from there.

Anyone?

Cheers, Maurizio.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 20/10/2010 23:24

Originally Posted By: Moosey

Moose = Supporter = There

North Birmingham convoy anyone?

Originally Posted By: coupedummy

anyone coming from West Midlands up for a convoy?
corely services m6 between junc 3-4

could be a decent meeting point?

Originally Posted By: ninja

i could meet you there

anyone else?

Ninja

anyone else?

Ninja

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 00:17

Depending on the time I might be able to get over in the morning. What time does it start and can I book one of the early slots because I must be away by 12 latest.

Paul integrale mapped by Leighton

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 09:00

hello mate!

would love to see an integrale go up the strip mate!!!!!

we are starting at 9am!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 09:04

Racing:

1. Marco - confirmed
. Eldinho

RMJ - confirmed
2. TurboNick - confirmed
3. TurboJ - confirmed
4. Boostmecoupeup - confirmed
5. Ollie - confirmed
Nick_d - confirmed

6. MCMike - Still a possible 50/50
7. Technics - confirmed
KTM - confirmed
MattM - confirmed
8. JBT - confirmed
9. Cowboy - confirmed
10. Barbz - confirmed
11. Montgomery - confirmed
12. Nigel - confirmed
13. coupe_intergrale (possible)
14. Dan - confirmed
15. KJ16V (repping the 4pot coupes) - confirmed
16. Squid + DrFrag - confirmed
17. Davie- confirmed
18. Karl_20VT - confirmed
19. Jack - confirmed
20. tolga20VTURBO - confirmed
21. The audioguy - confirmed
22. Audioguy's mate - confirmed
23. Audioguy's 3rd mate - confirmed
Anthrax
24. Steve_G - confirmed

Supporting/watching

1. Mario - confirmed
Paul_H cant come due to work
3. Proccio - confirmed NOW 50/50
2. MattW - confirmed
3. Ninja - confirmed
4. Nismo - confirmed
5. banana_man - confirmed
Theresa - confirmed See my post a few days ago.
6. tim42 - confirmed
7. Nobby - confirmed
8. Hayesfury - confirmed
9. Lashes LE199 - confirmed
10. Coupedummy - confirmed
11. StripTrip - confirmed
12. hayesfury - confirmed
13. frary - confirmed
14. frary's mate - confirmed
15. Mayzon - confirmed
16. Marraman - confirmed
17. giffage - confirmed
18. Basildoncope - confirmed
19. Taffy - confirmed
20. marraman - confirmed
21. the audioguy's mate - confirmed
22. Alexjames - confirmed
23. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
24. Alexjame's mate - confirmed
25. Dan - confirmed
26. Trappy - confirmed
27. Begbie - confirmed
28. tomlough - confirmed
29. Eldinho - confirmed
30. Cyclone - confirmed
31. RMJ - confirmed
32. Alfatim + Ben - confirmed
33. Jack - Confirmed
34. Moose - Confirmed
35. Joe78 - Confirmed

Other Car's Racing

1. Robbie - Clio Williams - confirmed
2. Simon Supercharged Exige - confirmed
3. Chrissy Stage2 Cupra R, - confirmed (Sorry had to move you mate)
4. Cyclone Audi A6 - confirmed
5. fcck2000 integrale mapped by FC Performance - confirmed

CLICK HERE PLEASE!!!

65 cars attending!!

People will be aiming to get to the pod at 9/9:30

Santa Pod address
Santa Pod Raceway
Airfield Road
Podington
Wellingborough
Northants
NN29 7XA
England

Tel: 01234 782828, International Tel. +44 1234 782828

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 09:07

weather still looks ok for sunday!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 09:13

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

hello mate!

would love to see an integrale go up the strip mate!!!!!

we are starting at 9am!

you need to see this car too its mint time warp

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 09:59

Originally Posted By: technics

Good point.

Anybody wanna convoy?

Im in Walton-on-Thames(KT12), near Cobham A3

If any of you went to AutoItalia Brooklands in May, well im 5-10 mins from there.

Anyone?

Cheers, Maurizio.

I'm Guildford way, so can meet you somewhere?

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 10:34

yes mate, I'm up for that. Haven't looked at the directions yet for sunday, so not sure which direction we start heading in, do you want to suggest somewhere?
Or once I get home this evening I'll have a look.

Cheers begbie.

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 10:37

It's easy enough, M25, M1 off at Junc 14 or 15 (it's been a while since i've been to Santa Pod). It probably would be easier to meet on the lay-by by junc 11 of the M25, click me

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 10:40

technics - you may struggle to keep up with the extreme power of begbie's Clio!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 11:23

marco ..as it stands now niether of us will make it to run but barbz is working his as i write but we are up against it with turbos that have been dropped in transit and parts arriving way later than expected..it is possible however that he will make it with one car but not fully specced ,a sort of compromise to get one up and running..anyway if it can be done it will be and we may share a car

anthrax sorry to hear it may be able to help with a shell ill pm you

Posted By: DaveG

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 11:45

Anyone know if passengers are allowed, or is it driver only if going up the quarter mile?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 11:48

Last time I was there passengers were allowed. Think they had to buy a wristband though for £10.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 11:57

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

technics - you may struggle to keep up with the extreme power of begbie's Clio!!

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 12:25

Originally Posted By: DaveG

Anyone know if passengers are allowed, or is it driver only if going up the quarter mile?

AFAIK, Santa Pod has never let passengers go in the car?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 12:27

you wouldn't want that extra weight in the car would you??? my car already has to put up with my lump in the seat, let alone another lump in the passenger seat.

film it, youtube it, done.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 12:29

passengers are allowed

click me

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 12:32

Nice one, seems they have changed the rules then

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 12:32

Originally Posted By: ninja

Originally Posted By: Moosey

Moose = Supporter = There

North Birmingham convoy anyone?

Originally Posted By: coupedummy

anyone coming from West Midlands up for a convoy?
corely services m6 between junc 3-4

could be a decent meeting point?

Originally Posted By: ninja

i could meet you there

anyone else?

Ninja

anyone else?

Ninja

OK sounding good!

Corley Services this Sunday at 7.45AM
Depart no later than 7.55AM!

We can follow the flash harry with the satnav

Posted By: DaveG

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 15:08

Passengers are allowed, but they have to have a driving license too, but that's OK, they have one of these

(not one of my kids BTW)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 15:58

And remember your helmet if your planning on terminal speeds above 112mph

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 16:00

Its 110mph. And they pulled me up after my first run last time, the time before I got away with it for the whole weekend.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 16:14

In that case, Bring your helmets with you guys

lol! Better to be safe than sorry!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 16:35

I don't have one

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 16:52

Karl... i will bring one.. i doubt you will break 110mph

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 20:43

That's the reason I don't have one

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 21:25

When i went up there in my 32 GTR they told me it was 120mph! i said to them well i never been up the strip so i dont know what it will do? (i had an idea it might be over 120mph with 747bhp but they didnt need to know that) the lady said thats ok you get a days grace if you've never been here before, I crossed the line at 128mph and they never mentioned it.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 21:26

oh yeah Trappy's out as his low on funds.

Posted By: MrCooper

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 22:07

How much is this (spectator). What are the timings for the day?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 22:29

£10 entry per adult. Kids Under 12 are free.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 22:52

basildoncope when you leaving? im going in my mate coupe and another is coming too, could go in convoy

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 21/10/2010 23:05

Begbie, Im pretty sure I know where that is.
Is it off the roundabout where you can go to Addlestone or Chertsey, keeping in mind ill be coming through Weybridge, then there is this exit your talking about, near st Peters hospital?

What time do you think would be wise to meet there at aswell?

Cheers, Maurizio.

Posted By: kj16v

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 01:20

Sorry guys, will have to drop out of this one. Have a chap booked in for mapping this same day.

Next time though - should have a bigger gun too!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 05:11

Anyone going down the A1?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 08:48

Marco, you convoying from A1 ?

there is proably a few of us from arounf this way.

MattW, where abouts you coming from?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 08:52

Hopefully some of the spectators will have the urge to take there own up the strip

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 08:52

mate, theres no need for me to get on the A1...
i can get there quite quickly from bedford!

you lot want, you can meet me at a sainsbury just before the clapham bypass!

upto you guys!

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 09:55

Originally Posted By: technics

Begbie, Im pretty sure I know where that is.
Is it off the roundabout where you can go to Addlestone or Chertsey, keeping in mind ill be coming through Weybridge, then there is this exit your talking about, near st Peters hospital?

What time do you think would be wise to meet there at aswell?

Cheers, Maurizio.

If you're coming from Weybridge, it will be the roundabout where you can go left for Addlestone, right for Chertsey or straight across to the M25 / St Peter's, the layby is on the left before the M25 flyover. Not sure on what time, say 7:30am? Then it should only take 90mins to get to Santa Pod and running doesn't start till 9:30am

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 10:23

Any Swindon - Oxford people going?? A few of us are passing Swindon @ 7:30 & Oxford about 8:15....

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 12:57

word on the street is this sunday will be very busy with other clubs.
106 owners is going with an alleged 420bhp 106 @ the wheels.
Few chaps i know from other clubs as well so should be an entertaining day,.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 13:35

Brilliant!!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 13:41

Originally Posted By: karl_20VT

Marco, you convoying from A1 ?

there is proably a few of us from arounf this way.

MattW, where abouts you coming from?

Lincoln, so I'll be getting on the A1 at Grantham.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 13:42

Loads of Fords also.

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:07

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

Brilliant!!!

Depends. If you're watching, then it is, if you're queueing to run, then you won't get that many runs in

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:10

im happy if i get one run in and its within the 13 second bracket.

if not then im going to be one un-happy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:12

ALso, need to add...

i havent got the funds to pay for the coupe pitch.

Sorry people, regular parking it is.

unless every one wants to chip in £1 and we caqn get it that way..

but thats if 50 people turn up... which i doubt!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:21

Thats a shame, the pics form forza italia a few years back of god knows how many coupes in a row was great.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:22

I don't mind putting some in.
How much is it to get in ??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:24

£10 entry

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:26

Originally Posted By: eldinho

Thats a shame, the pics form forza italia a few years back of god knows how many coupes in a row was great.

i know mate, sadly, my funds just dont allow it.

ive got my best mate's sisters wedding (Big Italian Wedding) tomorrow and ive had to put a small fortune in a card for a wedding pressent.

gutted.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:53

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

regular parking it is.

nooooooooooooo.....!!!!!

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

unless every one wants to chip in £1 and we can get it that way..

I'm up for putting an extra pound in, or 2...

i was hoping for some good photos from this this place, cant do that with all the cars scattered all over place!

Ninja

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:54

as long as no one else pulls out, ill put in for the pitch.

marco, how do I pay? on the day or now?

it would be much better to have that many coupes in one place, it will make for some awsome photo's!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:54

if people want to donate back to me on the day its up to them.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 15:57

Originally Posted By: karl_20VT

as long as no one else pulls out, ill put in for the pitch.

marco, how do I pay? on the day or now?

it would be much better to have that many coupes in one place, it will make for some awsome photo's!

your a fuc*ing Gent mate!!!

massive thank you!

im happy to pump in some money to it!

Karl, as we are in Convoy...we have to pay on the gate..
but let me check with the contact at pod..

be back in a few mins k mate..

Thanks again.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 16:07

GUY's And Girls...

and Alexis...

we are getting the pitch for free!!!

they have changed it!

So we dont need to pay for Pitch!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 16:13

sweet!!!!!

well thats saved me £50!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 16:15

1 question Marco, are you 3 reeping the purple jumpers again? the answer depends on if I meet you there or not

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 16:26

they may make an apperiance...

still not decided yet..

also depends on how cold it is!

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 16:47

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

they may make an apperiance...

still not decided yet..

also depends on how cold it is!

At £18 a pop, i thought you would need to get the most out of them

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 16:48

are you calling me cheap?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 18:21

will just being in a coupe be enough to get us pointed in the right direction for the coupe pitch and were abouts will it be?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 18:54

Changed the wishbone today and a bolt was missing (could have ended in a disaster as the wishbone was very loose) then took it to be tracked. A seized on track rod end. Negative 2.6 degree on one side and positive 1 degree on the other. lol. Now I'm ready

Myself, Squid and Steve_G are leaving from Hatfield, Herts if any wants to join our convoy PM me. Our route will be M10 then M1 from junction 8.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! 24th October - 22/10/2010 18:55

Can my mate come along with his blade? not sure if bikes can also run?
Can we break up the line of coupes with my integrale and my mates blade or have we got to find our own parking? I don't mind parking at the end of the line :-)

Have you guys all registered? I have ;-)

http://www.rwyb.co.uk/index.htm

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! 24th October - 22/10/2010 19:49

Bikes have a separate queue. Bikes and cars cannot run side by side.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! 24th October - 22/10/2010 19:53

2nd what Frary said, when we get there, them seeing the coop, will that be enough for them to point us in the right direction?
Will be good to have all the coops together.

Begbie, thats exactly where/what I meant.

Ill PM you my mobile number aswell just incase.
But 7.30am sounds good.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! 24th October - 22/10/2010 20:17

This is going to be a wicked day! if anybody wants to meet 5 coupes driving up from essex we'll meet at south mimms services junction 23 on M25 @ 8.30 to 8:45

Just give me a PM if your up for it and we'll meet you there:)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! 24th October - 22/10/2010 20:25

Originally Posted By: fcck2000

Can my mate come along with his blade? not sure if bikes can also run?
Can we break up the line of coupes with my integrale and my mates blade or have we got to find our own parking? I don't mind parking at the end of the line :-)

Have you guys all registered? I have ;-)

http://www.rwyb.co.uk/index.htm

Her bring a bike!!
My mate is bringing a Gsxr 1000

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 20:34

Midland Coupester Convoy

Corley Services (M6 Southbound) this Sunday at 7.45AM 8.15AM
Depart no later than 7.55AM! 8.25AM

Moose - Confirmed
Ninja - Unconfirmed
coupedummy - Unconfirmed
Nigel - confirmed
Lee (Nigel's son) - unconfirmed

We can follow the flash harry with the satnav

Times revised = 1 more beer the night before

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 20:54

if we are still at the pitch next to the grand stand then santa pod website has a site map that is well marked and so the grand stand is in through the gates round the back of the strip and you should see the grand stand on the other side and i think you drive round the back of it and should be somewhere close!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 21:14

Yep all set mate!!

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 22:21

The 2010 Santa Pod Raceway Sunday Street Wars dates will be 28th February, 22nd August and 24th October.

The Sunday Street Wars RWYB categories will be Rear Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive, All Wheel Drive and Pre 79.

All cars must have treaded tyres and a full exhaust system, the fastest four of each category will race in a knock out style elimination in there own category. You must hand in your quickest timing slip at 2pm at the track signing on office and the and state the category you would like to enter.

Sunday Street Wars will run along side the Street Challenge and drivers can enter both.

Its going be a mega busy day... Not always a good thing.......

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/10/2010 22:32

will be unable to attend due to my car breaking down, lks like a new turbo will be on its way. cheers

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 00:24

Corley Services (M6 Southbound) this Sunday at 7.45AM 8.15AM
Depart no later than 7.55AM! 8.25AM

Moose - Confirmed
Ninja - Confirmed
coupedummy - Unconfirmed
Nigel - confirmed
Lee (Nigel's son) - unconfirmed

We can follow the flash harry with the satnav

Ninja

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 07:32

Anyone live near portsmouth who could do me a small favour?

Posted By: MrCooper

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 07:45

Anyone from or near London fancy splitting the petrol money (in their car if they like).

I'm in charlton

steve

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 08:50

Corley Services (M6 Southbound) this Sunday at 7.45AM 8.15AM
Depart no later than 7.55AM! 8.25AM
Moose - Confirmed
Ninja - Confirmed
coupedummy - confirmed
Nigel - confirmed
Lee (Nigel's son) - unconfirmed

We can follow the flash harry with the satnav

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 12:11

Both Metcheck and BBC are now predicting a dry sunny day tomorrow.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 12:27

thats good, a break from the rain. Its a washout down here!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 13:05

Originally Posted By: Moosey

Midland Coupester Convoy

Corley Services (M6 Southbound) this Sunday at 7.45AM 8.15AM
Depart no later than 7.55AM! 8.25AM

Moose - Confirmed
Ninja - Unconfirmed
coupedummy - Unconfirmed
Nigel - confirmed
Lee (Nigel's son) - unconfirmed

We can follow the flash harry with the satnav

Times revised = 1 more beer the night before

Maybe me and Ben, just my Coupe though as Bens Turbo is on the table!

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 13:08

Originally Posted By: TurboJ

Changed the wishbone today and a bolt was missing (could have ended in a disaster as the wishbone was very loose) then took it to be tracked. A seized on track rod end. Negative 2.6 degree on one side and positive 1 degree on the other. lol. Now I'm ready

Myself, Squid and Steve_G are leaving from Hatfield, Herts if any wants to join our convoy PM me. Our route will be M10 then M1 from junction 8.

Myself and Technics wil be be coming up the M1, i would imagine we would be by junc 8 by around 8 - 8:15am if you want to meet up somewhere?

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 13:09

Yeah that sounds good!

Posted By: coupedummy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 19:17

Its 50/50 for me atm starting issue...finger crossed i can.

Whats the deal with parking etc.We turn up say fiat coupe club?! Do we need to quote something?Do we have to be at the pod for a particular time?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 19:59

can I join the M1 junction 8 meet. TurboJ inbox is full so could someone let me know the details if thats ok.

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 20:38

Originally Posted By: coupedummy

Its 50/50 for me atm starting issue...finger crossed i can.

Whats the deal with parking etc.We turn up say fiat coupe club?! Do we need to quote something?Do we have to be at the pod for a particular time?

Just turn up, pay your £10 entry - then when you head in you SHOULD among all the car clubs see a mass of coops... Anytime too

Chrissy

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 21:19

Anyone else been busy today tinkering??

Ive had to swap wheels, take out interior, leaving spare at home.

Thats what the AA's for!

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 21:27

Certainly have Chrissy! Similar, lots of stripping, oil change, and checking levels, hoping for mid 13's...

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 21:29

Yup - I took my sub out

Its going to be too cold for posting really good times - I reckon I'll be lucky to see less than 13 seconds, so I simply decided not to bother stripping it out - I'll still be running with a spare tyre and jack

My only concession to posting a semi-decent time will be to drop the tyre pressures

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 21:37

Well, Since this has been arranged, Ive been looking forward to a possible 13 sec,

But on a few tests my cars been doing the elastic throw through the gears indicating my clutch is worn..

Il not be warming my tyres, and if its this cold il be lucky for a mid 14..

We shall see,

Cant wait to see some action.

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 21:37

http://www.rwyb.co.uk/

for those racing, fill in the form to save time on the day.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 21:37

Midland Coupester Convoy

UPDATE!!

Corley Services (M6 Southbound) this Sunday at 7.45AM 8.15AM
Depart no later than 7.55AM! 8.25AM

Moose - Confirmed
Ninja - Confirmed
coupedummy - 50/50
Nigel - Confirmed
Lee (Nigel's son) - unconfirmed

We can follow the flash harry with the satnav

Times revised = 1 more beer the night before

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 21:44

Originally Posted By: alfatim

Maybe me and Ben, just my Coupe though as Bens Turbo is on the table!

Corley Services (M6 Southbound) this Sunday at 7.45AM 8.15AM
Depart no later than 7.55AM! 8.25AM

Moose - Confirmed
Ninja - Confirmed
coupedummy - 50/50
Nigel - confirmed
Lee (Nigel's son) - unconfirmed
Alfatim and Ben - unconfirmed

We can follow the flash harry with the satnav

and again

Ninja

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 21:55

I'm coming! (only to watch/cheer/laugh)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 22:31

Ok inbox clear. I had space for 10,000 now gone to 200

TurboNick, Squid, Steve_G and myself are leaving Hatfield at 7.45am so should be at junction 8 of the M1 for 8/8.15. If anyone wants to meet PM me your phone number and I'll call in the morning as I'm off out now.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/10/2010 23:01

just got in from tinkering and cleaning mine and still didnt do nearly what i wanted to!

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 00:02

I thought the cold weather was good?

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 00:02

I thought the cold weather was good?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 02:58

Well looking forward to this!

Just got back from a weding! Pissed out of ny head! Got to love a free bar!!

I'm not running tomorrow.
CV joint is screwed + boost leak causing a whistle.

Haven't got time to fix it.

But still, can't wait to watch every one!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 04:43

I'm not going be able make it I'm still at work and I've got to got Preston now. Gutted! Have a good day.

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 06:26

Far too early to be awake. Shame we wont see you paul

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 07:02

Its a cold one. Better go de-ice the car.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 07:52

See everyone soon!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 08:01

What a hang over.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 08:17

I'm sure the noise and fumes of burning Tyres and hot turbos will help you today marco!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 08:32

Going to spend the day trying to start the machine, so no show I'm afraid

. Good luck everyone,

Tim

Posted By: nick_d

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 08:47

may the force be with you all.... Lucky buggers!

i'm definitely going go in feb.... If cars running by then..

have a great day you lot!

nick

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 14:01

Right just waiting for the AA to pick me up!! Not sure how everyones day went but mine went from bad to worse. I was planning to get here early morning at 9 which I did and have a couple of runs and leave by 12 which I didn't. Instead we waited till 12 to start running then once I finally got to the start line to sent off the inevitable happened. Launch.... Bang.... Gearbox.... Great now only 60 miles from home and waiting for the AA, didn't see one run didn't get to do one run and waisted a shed load of cash for nothing :-(

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 14:14

sorry to hear that turbonick, that's pretty shitty

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 17:24

Hope you got home ok Nick, and Nigel too

There were a lot more other cars there today than I had expected.

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 17:25

Same here - waited three hours for the track to be dried - queued up, did a bit of a burnout and when I dumped the clutch, there was a big clunk and I lost 95% of drive

I think I've done the same as TurboNick and smashed the diff - I limped it back to the paddock area - SennyDave checked the drive shafts - both there

Got it towed out of Santa Pod (cheers Moosey) and recovered - just got home five minutes ago

The initial diagnosis of a broken clutch coverplate is looking far less likely now, as I'm leaking TWO different colours of oil - red AND black

Looks like I've broken the diff casing at the very least - I'm hoping the the black oil is just gearbox oil that's run through the bellhousing and got mucky - if its engine oil, I'm in LOTS of trouble

JBT - If you're reading this, I'll almost certainly be taking you up on the offer of a gearbox casing - I'll let you know ASAP

TBH, the pain of the failure was nothing compared with the tone of voice of Wifey when I told her..... Things are a touch frosty here...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 18:05

Hope you get the coupe sorted Nigel & nick. A good day out with some fairly lairy cars - I think my ears burst when that blue thing went down the strip!

Good to see everyone. Gutted the doughnut van was shut

Posted By: MCMike

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 18:06

Gutted for both of you Turbonick & Nigel, very unfortunate - I hope you both get your cars sorted soon and that it doesn't cost to much.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 18:21

Glad to know your back now, Nigel. I think everyone who bombs down that strip deserves some credit (I think the bikers who reach 170+ going down that slippy strip deserve a medal!). A Citroen Saxo vs a Beast of a Chevy Chevelle(I think it was) was surreal!

Same for me, hope the damage is minimal and easy on the wallet guys, cheers on you for giving it a go.

As for women... us guys are on our own.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 18:28

Feel for both of you guy's too. It'll be playing on both of your minds now until fixed I bet.....

I wish speedy, easy and inexpensive fixes to you both.

PS - Nice comment re: the wife Nige, oooooooo, you're in trouble now mate

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 18:43

Hi All,
Sorry to hear about the problems guys, hope you both manage to get things sorted with limited costs.

Good to meet a few people at Pod but have to say my day was a wash out.. £50 worth of fuel interior sat in the garage and never even got a chance to do one bloody run. Sat at position 20 for 3 bloody hours and then had to go before I had a chance to run. Thought I'd at least get a couple of runs in after arriving at 9..

On the plus side I found a iphone near the burger van and rang the girls mum, sounds like they thought it was a gonner so done my good deed for the day.

Any decent times?

Paul (red integrale)

Posted By: Hovedan

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 18:58

Originally Posted By: fcck2000

Sat at position 20 for 3 bloody hours and then had to go before I had a chance to run. Thought I'd at least get a couple of runs in after arriving at 9..

You're kidding? I'm glad I couldn't make it now. Would have expected at least 3 runs in that time??

Did any coops run today?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:08

Yeah plenty but they didnt start running until 12 so it was pointless getting there that early, I could have had an extra 3 hours kip!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:08

I'm sure some did, they opened the track at about 12... but I had to leave.

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:09

Originally Posted By: Nobby

Gutted the doughnut van was shut

grrr

Originally Posted By: Hovedan

You're kidding? I'm glad I couldn't make it now. Would have expected at least 3 runs in that time??

Did any coops run today?

That was only in the morning, things sped up once the track was dry. There were quite a few coupes taking part, im sure Alexis will be around soon with the videos

Posted By: Hovedan

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:09

Did the track have to dry out Matt?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:15

They spent all morning jet blasting it but it still looked pretty slippy for the first few runs.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:16

I don't think the track was that bad, damp at worst but it was so chugging cold that it took ages to dry

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:18

Lets be honest with the money they take on the day they really should either have some sort of cover or start to dry out the track from 7 not start drying it at 9! I was pretty pissed off to say the least.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:20

Sorry to hear about all the problems guys!
Definately need to do something about these bloody gearboxes , they just no good on high powered coops!
Anyone had a good run?

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:20

Real shame for Nigel and Nick, must be gutted.

Good to see and catch up with some people, but didnt get to meet everyone. Maybe next time.

What was the quickest time and terminal speed in the end for a coop?
Shame 2 of the big boys above couldnt get a few runs in.....

But a good dayout.

P.s spoke to the guy with the white skyline with slicks on the rear, cant remember what time it got, but was bloody fast, showed me a power graph........915bhp!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:25

Glad to put some names to faces (finally)

I din't bother stripping out anything.

Bit annoyed at the queue and waiting for 3 hours to run.
Did a 13.5. The second one I messed up the launch and Couldn't be bothered to wait so just chilled for the rest of the day.

Bad luck for Nick & Nigel.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:44

Quote:

Sorry to hear about all the problems guys!
Definately need to do something about these bloody gearboxes , they just no good on high powered coops!

Both 6 speeds which are renouned for being chocolate.

Quote:

JBT - If you're reading this, I'll almost certainly be taking you up on the offer of a gearbox casing - I'll let you know ASAP

Give me a ring tomorrow.Its not going anywhere.

I did a 19.3 with a stuck clutch
a 14.3 with no excuses
a 14.7
and a 13.2
very dissapointed that in 8 hours i only got 4 runs.Didnt get used to the car at all.
But for its first 1/4 mile it held up well.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:49

What time was your first run?

Whats a stuck clutch?

Paul

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 19:53

Basically the paddle sticks and doesnt allow it to release.
SO the pedal stuck to the floor for about 8 seconds then a loud bang then it returned.

Managed to wedge a tool kit under the pedal to stop the travel so much.Worked well.
First run was 14's with launch control.Got the 13 without it

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 20:20

well it was nice to see some old faces and meet some new ones

but damn it was chilly!

unfortunate for nigel and nick, gutted for you both, wish you a quick, painless recovery.

I got vids of most the coupe runs for today, i'll post em later.

(JBT, only got your first 2, didnt get your 13s run, typical)

Nige - did lee get back ok, i lost him round the M6 toll area?

Ninja

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 20:27

Yes - Lee got back fine thanks Ninja - he would have turned off to the north on the M42

Posted By: DaveG

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 20:29

I didn't arrive until 13:30 having been to my son's footy match first, then all they wanted to do was eat lunvh and I couldn't sign on until 14:30, joined the queue and first run was at 16:38, which was 14.25 at 103mph, then joined the back of the queue for a second run not long before they closed the queue. For some reason they only ran one lane and took twice as long to get through everyone, but I was very pleased with my second run, 13.98 at 106

But having arrived late and spent all afternoon in the queue I didn't get to chat to anyone other that Elder81 and SteveG. Kids had the camera most of the day, I'll see if there's any good pics. Saw TurboNick being pushed out when we arrived, then saw him on the AA flat bed on the way home.

So a good day for me, I was in two minds about running since the AVC-R is overboosting to 1.5 kg/cm2, but I did it anyway...

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 20:31

Well,

I didnt bother running my car, I must have seen the track shut for hours literally, cars dumping bits, oil etc etc.. I saw about 30 cars break totally, mine wasnt going be one..

Highlight =

That Specky?? Tigra 680bhp FWD PULLING A 9 SEC!!!!!!!!!

What a beast....

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 20:31

cool, and no problem

Ninja

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 20:51

Specky said he was going for a nine - well done - that car is staggering and its SO reliable

Personally, I reckon they over-glued the track - it was VERY grippy, especially for such a cold day. I was fully expecting wheelspin but didn't get it

Death of a Coupe gearbox

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 20:54

I felt sorry for paul in his lancia getting to pod early and not getting to run because he had to leave at 12.00. They litrally took the absolute piss all day with the track iv never seen it like that before! They took AGES drying a dry track in the sun untill 12.30 then a few cars broke slight delays nothing major untill that LOUD drag car got fibre glass all over the track for another long delay, then it got going again finally and they go and close one lane for no apparant reason! Still enjoyed the day! Some nice coupes loved the moony with the azevs and was gutted the 2 biggest power coupes didn't get off the lights! A scudaria F430 only ran a 13.0 so coupes can all be proud of there times!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 20:55

Targar did a 12 second 1/3 mile I was told by mrcooper, I'm sure he'l be up to confirm this as he was running shotgun in the car, what the he'll was he running????? Lol, sorry to the two guys coupes that broke, I blame the glue on the strip!

My mate ran his coupe, did a 15.089 1/3 mile, the messed up the second atempt,
SteveG in the ink black with neon green wheels! OH MY GOD! 2 stage Noz fitted! Gt28rs and some more, Your's is the fastest coupe iv been
What was you times man! I will be in contact for my noz kit to be fitted!

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 21:12

Tolga - great performance mate sorry i didnt get a chance to say hello! your car is looking great!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 21:26

yep was a good day nice to finally get to my first meet,

feel gutted for the two coupes, hope all goes well with them,

some stunning cars also, love the azevs on coops will definitely be looking for some in the near future.

unfortunatly the track did claim a few victims today, i do blame pod as the length of time that place has been going and they should know how to prep and dry the track properly,
they just couldnt seen to get it right today, however some great runs and good show hat off to the bikers that takes some balls!

would love to ride shotgun in that tigra that was stupid quick jjust bouncing off the line. and best burnouts!

nick

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 21:34

Yes Tolga, nice coop, and a good good blast with you in the morning when I bumped into you on the way, just by chance, when I was travelling up with Begbie. Good fun!

Boostmecoupeup, nice to meet you mate, im the one with the moon grey plus on Azevs. Never even caught your name. Remember, get them wheels refurbed, there sweet!

Maurizio.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 21:35

Anyone know what that Tigra has under the bonnet?

Posted By: Hovedan

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 21:36

Originally Posted By: technics

Anyone know what that Tigra has under the bonnet?

The eye of the tardis from the sound of it

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 21:36

Marraman good luck sourcing some azevs rocking horse mate I'm afraid. Yeh those bikes 8.6 at 165mph balls aint the word. The r35 skyline impressed me with its no drama 11s and that rally spec escort cosworth!

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 21:39

Yes the escort cossie was really impressive!
Anybody know the power on that?

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 21:42

Right the [cloud9] AA take the piss!!! I will be on the phone to their complaints department tomorrow as one flat bed picks me up at 6 then drops me off at services and I had to wait for another one to come. I got home about 9 proper S**t day for me.

That track was way too grippy!!! don’t think having yokohama A048's on a track like that helped! also i think its ridiculous that santa pod like to charge for a full days track service but only supply you with half the day and then half the track!

Daveg i put my thumbs up when you put your hazards on i was ready to race you with the AA truck lol also speaking to the AA guys and they do come into santa pod to pick up cars! (for future reference) so i could have stayed and watched but we thought the car had to be off their premises.

JBT for the record mines an early 5 speed box the supposedly stronger box didn’t seem to strong on that line though lol

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 22:08

That's really crap service from the AA - I called Green Flag at 3:00 and was picked up at 3:40 - driver took me the whole 100 miles home - was home for 5:30

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 24/10/2010 22:09

well you two wern't the only ones with problems today.

after running last all morning sorting the kids out etc, we finally got to Santa Pod where we were confronted by the LONG LONG que.

We decided to grab a seat and wait for the racing to start.

Bloody Cold.

The day goes on, usual Santa Pod crap of shutting lanes and pointless closures. personally i was getting anoyed with the bikes going down the strip with such a long que of cars.

Anyway, after a few hours and it seemed all was going well(ish) i decided to go and sign on.
"we are not taking any more cars as the que is so long"
Fair play, could of just taken my money.
she said "come back later as it will be quieter with less cars racing"
so i did, but in this time, the strip had been closed yet again so the que was no smaller.
needless to say they wouldn't sign me on.

being cold and fed up and 4pm I decided wnough was enough and we headed back for the car.

We literally get 10 mins down the raod to the A45 and bang bang bang bang bang bang bang.

I pull into a petrol station and USA diner, I have one look in the engine bay and decide to call the RAC.

RAC roadside fix solution shown below:

toe'd it home

likely cause, RAC man says it likely to be the cam followers broken!!!!

When I have the heart to look at it one night after work this week i will let you know.

Got home at 9pm! and not very happy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 00:11

who posted the best time in a coop?

Posted By: Theresa

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 01:59

Sorry to hear about all the car problems, as well as the track

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 09:03

Originally Posted By: technics

Yes the escort cossie was really impressive!
Anybody know the power on that?

Guy was a very smug git! Its pushing 670bhp...

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 09:05

Originally Posted By: technics

Anyone know what that Tigra has under the bonnet?

20LET powered, 680BHP, And after a 10.04 run, at half 4, he cracked the 9 secs, truely immense..

Chrissy

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 09:10

SANTAPOD SAFETY.

They close the track for hours collectivly, Due to minor things,

However there are total dicks drifting @ the drifting school, zero control, with no safety barriers right where peoples cars are parked! it would take a minor over-cook and they would barrel into parked cars...

Priorities!

Chrissy

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 09:20

Think this has put me off running for life! Was going run when I got up in the morning, glad I didnt. Its an expensive business when things go pop.

Hope all three coupes live to race another day.

Posted By: MrCooper

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 09:23

Originally Posted By: ktm450exc

who posted the best time in a coop?

I was in Tolga's car when he got a 12.4. Amazing really. His cousin was in the grandstand and recorded it on video and has the clock in an MP4. Although the clock is slightly obscured by a flagpole there is no doubt that it says 12.4.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 09:34

Can't remember the quickest time of the white skyline, but that had the most power there at 915 bhp

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:03

Who is who??

I sadly didnt speak to any of you, was too cold and SHY lol.

So,

Sprinty 20vt black alloys and after market rear valance, putting in fairly good times??

Vinci LE?? Looked like it had been subject to paint stripper abuse??

Moon grey plus, Avez?? Mmmmmmmmm loved it J88CK?

S Plate LE black putting in good times? Maybe JBT?

Forged green 20vt for sale. what on earth have you done to your wheels? looked like a lush coop with Hammerite wheels..

Pristine Broome 20vt with polished rims.. mmmmmmm

Chrissy

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:04

What coop was Tolga??

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:06

Sprinty 20v Turbo with Duel Exhausts out the back

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:13

Mrcooper, might sound a daft question, would his time be quicker if you wasnt in the car?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:17

how did marco do?

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:30

he didnt run as his car wasnt 100%
but he did turn up

Posted By: MrCooper

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:30

I add an extra 68 BHP above 4,000 rpm mate...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:33

Didnt realise that, you should charge people to have you sitting in :-)

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:34

Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo

he did turn up

not quite the answer i expected mate

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 10:51

Originally Posted By: proccy

Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo

he did turn up

not quite the answer i expected mate

yer, i was there with a hang over that could of ended a war.

brilliant day!

great turbn out!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 11:07

We need that 12.4 video up!

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 11:15

Chrissy, I can be a bit shy sometimes too. I think I'm the one your talking about, moon grey with 18"azevs. Not sure about the number plate. Mine end with aua w reg. I had some good fun with tolga on the way down there...

What car were you in chrissy?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 11:57

right, finaly got a moment to get on here!

Thanks to every one who turned up!

thanks to every one who run there car..

i cant help but feel guilty for the people who's car went bang..

Nigel/Nick.. hope its sorted quick..

Karl, if you want me to pop over to have a look at your car mate give me a shout!

got loads of Videos to put up... when i have some time.

nice to see every one again!

Steve - did you manage to use the funny spray?

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 12:27

Hmmm - not looking very good

When Paul put it up on the ramps, he immediately started fishing bits of aluminium casting out of the bellhousing

I've definitely broken something - we reckon the diff has punched through the casting into the bellhousing and locked up against the flywheel of the clutch

I also think that the tow out of Santa Pod has killed the viscodrive, as there was a pop, lots of smoke and black oil on the floor (to join the gearbox oil that was already leaking out)

Not one of my cheaper days out...

£25 petrol
£10 entry fee
£25 signing on fee
Amount of competitive time on track - about half a second

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 12:33

At least it's not engine oil then.

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 12:37

doesn't look like it, but until the box is off, we can't be sure. However, its coming from the viscodrive area, so at least there's SOME hope...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 12:48

Real sorry to hear this Nigel, I should have stopped when I felt the towing load increase a little, at the time I just put it down to maybe surface/ gradient.

I think it might be worthwhile at these events to have, as a group, a comperhensive tool kit to hand for better diagnosis at the track.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 12:53

i had a full tool kit in my boot!!

i never leave the house with out it!

Nigel, again, im sorry mate, kind wished i never organised this event.

when will paul have the box off?

sounds like you have done what i did to my gear box.

still massively gutting.

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 14:41

Moosey / Marco - don't worry about it - I attend these events knowing full well that I could break something

TBH, I've been spectacularly lucky so far - I've probably done a dozen or more Santa Pod days and six TOTB events and never had to go home on a recovery truck. Simply going by the law of averages meant that I had to break something sooner or later. Dumping double the power through a gearbox was always going to have some negative effects eventually. However, I still say the track was too grippy - Specky's 10.04-second run would go some way to supporting this view

The box is already off - I'd destroyed the diff, the diff casing and the bellhousing, as well as cooking the viscodrive when we towed it out. The Viscodrive is an easy replacement, so I'm not really bothered about that. I'm hoping that I've sourced the diff and casings from JBT, so I just need Matthew to go and collect them for me - car should be back on the road later this week, depending on Paul's workload

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 15:10

Originally Posted By: technics

Chrissy, I can be a bit shy sometimes too. I think I'm the one your talking about, moon grey with 18"azevs. Not sure about the number plate. Mine end with aua w reg. I had some good fun with tolga on the way down there...

What car were you in chrissy?

HIya mate -

I had the yellow Leon Cupra R parked on the exit of the fencing..

Nah, everyone looked very happy chatting in little groups, so me and my mates just did our own thing, inc Marraman on here,

Chrissy

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 18:36

Didnt see that mate, saw a orangey brown one.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 20:42

Audio Guy that time was 13.2@114mph when you were running in the car

Marco i used the nitrous on every run without nitrous my best time was 14.2

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 21:05

13.2! and thats with both of us!"fairly big chaps" i have to admit i never thought noz would make that much difference but it pins you to the seat, plus the engine didnt sound any different or under strain at all, it just took it. im very impressed! your doing mine when its all back together 100% glad i never sold it now

Posted By: alexjames

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 21:07

What nitrous kit are you using?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 21:07

but that said what the hell is toga running to make 12sec 3/1 mile???????

iv got a wizard of noz kit

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 21:46

I had some fun with tolga that morning on the way there, once in mid to high gears I was starting to open a gap. Then we had a chat he said he's running around 300 ish bhp. Saying that he doesn't know for sure, sounds bloody good aswell!
He must of had a perfect start.

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 22:04

Originally Posted By: Nigel

Moosey / Marco - don't worry about it - I attend these events knowing full well that I could break something

TBH, I've been spectacularly lucky so far - I've probably done a dozen or more Santa Pod days and six TOTB events and never had to go home on a recovery truck. Simply going by the law of averages meant that I had to break something sooner or later. Dumping double the power through a gearbox was always going to have some negative effects eventually. However, I still say the track was too grippy - Specky's 10.04-second run would go some way to supporting this view

The box is already off - I'd destroyed the diff, the diff casing and the bellhousing, as well as cooking the viscodrive when we towed it out. The Viscodrive is an easy replacement, so I'm not really bothered about that. I'm hoping that I've sourced the diff and casings from JBT, so I just need Matthew to go and collect them for me - car should be back on the road later this week, depending on Paul's workload

Cleverly edited Nigel - I saw Speckys 10.04 - then left for my way home, And heard he then did a 9 sec pass, CLEARLY not the case, Just took a look and think that run was his fastest..

Just to clear that one up..

Chrissy

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 22:17

Like most have already said it was a bitterly disappointing day!! I along with a few others was there around 9ish and was number 6 in the queue, therefore with it not looking too busy I was hoping to get a few runs in early on, however on first viewing the strip I was shocked at how wet it was and just knew that it was going to be a good couple of hours waiting.....

First run was a 14.01 at 100mph which I was quite pleased with, however it was nearly 90 mins before I was back at the front of the queue and when I finally lined up they closed the other lane so it was a boring solo run!! I switched ESP off and dialed a few more revs in than before but got a crap start that ended with a dis heartening 14.2....I have to agree that it felt especially sticky and hence I could have dialled in more revs to get a better launch. When I went back round to queue up again the queue was right back up to past the Drifting section, they'd just started letting the bikes go again so I called it a day (2.30pm!!).

I suppose I should be happy that I got 2 runs in but unfortunately it was just one of those days at the Pod, some days you can get 20 runs, other times 1 or 2. I've said for years that when it's been raining that the Staff should have a stand by crew who come in early to clear the track for a 9.30am start, but it will never happen.

No real highlights unfortunately as I didn't really get a chance to see much racing as I spent most of the time queuing. There were some nice Coupes there and the best action I saw wasn't at the Pod it was on the M1 slip road (J15) and down past the closed Shell station, may have been Technics and Tolga?

Sorry to read about people's woes, this may sound harsh but you have to have Nigel's attitude when it comes drag racing etc, at the end of the day it's a Coupe and there is always going to be a weak spot that gets exposed. When I used to drag my Cerb I was constantly paranoid that something was going to go bang, but fortunately it never did.

I was in the old light green A6 barge.....

Jules.

Posted By: Joe78

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 22:20

Originally Posted By: chrissy

Who is who??

I sadly didnt speak to any of you, was too cold and SHY lol.

So,

Sprinty 20vt black alloys and after market rear valance, putting in fairly good times??

Vinci LE?? Looked like it had been subject to paint stripper abuse??

Moon grey plus, Avez?? Mmmmmmmmm loved it J88CK?

S Plate LE black putting in good times? Maybe JBT?

Forged green 20vt for sale. what on earth have you done to your wheels? looked like a lush coop with Hammerite wheels..

Pristine Broome 20vt with polished rims.. mmmmmmm

Chrissy

The forged green 20vt is mine, thanks for the opinion on the wheels. I refurbed them and thought i'd give some chrome paint a try, obviously to poor effect. I thought 3 of the 4 looked decent but the front passenger one blistered for some reason, i'll have another go at that one.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 22:37

did any one see a time for the 106 turbo supposidley 450bhp i did see 2in the que with impressive engines and big turbos but no evidence of a 450bhp run

to be honset do think the small hatchbacks really stood out setting consistant good times although found them least reliable with one close to the end coating the track in gearbox oil,

also any one notice the mk1 audi tt on 19's with mk2 electronic spoiler, and an array of bonnet vents the car was stunning though and did speak to the guy, also quite smug but he was pushing 590bhp with 50 shot of nos and still running with standard box!! crazy hi-lift cams that wer bouncing about under the rocker and he didnt set a time once limpning over the line both times, not sure if it was that box or his super deep pockets didnt buy him any expertees with his mods, that car could set a great time with the right set up.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 25/10/2010 22:43

Quote:

The forged green 20vt is mine, thanks for the opinion on the wheels. I refurbed them and thought i'd give some chrome paint a try, obviously to poor effect. I thought 3 of the 4 looked decent but the front passenger one blistered for some reason, i'll have another go at that one.

[/quote]

i was parked next to you mate on the entrance/exit and noticed your wheels when arriving thought thay would look really gud with polish/chrome effect, very different. and yeah though your passanger had reacted to something good effort though mate.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 09:22

Quote:

did any one see a time for the 106 turbo supposidley 450bhp i did see 2in the que with impressive engines and big turbos but no evidence of a 450bhp run

No that was owned by some company who tunes these.They broke a driveshaft early on.
Then they had a decent run and put in a 17.2 run.420bhp at the wheels my ars3
The black 106 next to me a few times has one of our company logos on it and hes running 200bhp and was putting in times similar to mine of in the 13's

Quote:

S Plate LE black putting in good times? Maybe JBT?

Yes that was me,sorry i didnt mingle a bit more but kind of get a bit carried away on the track.
Maybe next time

Did see a few Leons though.

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 09:37

Suppose i best say some stuff now. I enjoyed the day albeit was extremely cold! The convoy up with techincs was fairly chilled out until Tolga joined the party in the M1 50mph road works, after that they were gone and i didn't see them until i got to Santa Pod, that will teach you for hooning off and missing Junc 14 turn off

As everyone has said, the course was extremely sticky, you could hear when the guys were walking about it the squelching / sticky noise coming from their feet and watching the amount of axle tramp all the car were getting, it doesn't surprise me some went bang, which was 2 coupes, 1 corsa, 1 pug 106, 1 mk2 fiesta (with added punching of the steering wheel).

Cyclone, so that who the Audi A6 was, was quality to watch, just no noise and no fuss

I have got 27 odd video's off the phone, but it seems due to the nature of HTC when filming in HD it has the odd pause through the video. Only 1 i've uploaded so far and that was JBT vs Tolga

It was a good day to meet up with some regular posters on here and actually to get to put a face to a forum name

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 09:38

Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo

Yes that was me,sorry i didnt mingle a bit more but kind of get a bit carried away on the track.
Maybe next time

we all know your just rude JBT

car looked in good health mate!

i will look to set another one of these up!

try to make them a 6 month meet so more people can come!
and may be next time we will park in the right area...

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 09:58

I have to be honest, I love to see the quick coops, And I love speed,

I have been to the pod anually for the last 5 years, This is my last visit, the quing, the cold, the waiting etc etc, its just too much, Plus the 340mile round trip!

Im thinking I would enjoy a track day far more, More driving time and more skill generally and less breakages, Id be going up with a few other mates to make it competitive..

Possibly Castle combe in the spring, If anyone fancies a meet with more drivong involved - I shall do a thread in due course,

Cheers

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 09:59

Was Barbz there on sunday? what in??

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 10:18

Barbz could not make it.

he was hung up on parts.
real shame.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 11:32

In response to Chrissys post, track days are definately much more fun. Although they do cost a lot more. You've got to take into account brakes and tyres. They only last a few trackdays at best. And then the fuel. I normally go through a tank of fuel at a trackday without the travelling.

But it is definately worth it and I think people worry too much that they will crash there car or break something on a track day. Go out and enjoy your cars!

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 11:40

Originally Posted By: Begbie

Cyclone, so that who the Audi A6 was, was quality to watch, just no noise and no fuss

Yes that was me, one of my less glamourous cars I've ran at SP but with the intent to upset a few of the nicer and supposedly faster cars there, however due to issues at SP didn't really do this justice. It runs well though and it basically has the B5 S4 engine with just with narrower bore downpipes and as standard a lower state of tune. All I've had done is to have the pre-cats gutted and a remap via MRC, so it's probably knocking on the door of 310-320bhp, which given that it's a heavier beast than the old S4 and auto is probably good for a 13.8 quarter which feels about right. These can be picked up for well under £3k and come with lots of extra's and make a comfortable mile munching cruiser.

Jules.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 11:42

Cyclone - i think i saw you in the shell petrol station?!

i was in the sprinty with the GSXR 1000 nest to it!

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 11:58

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

Cyclone - i think i saw you in the shell petrol station?!

i was in the sprinty with the GSXR 1000 nest to it!

Yes that was me, you were in convoy with a Moon Grey plus and I could see you both behind me going for it, so I backed off to let you catch up then sped up lol. I needed to check tyre pressure etc hence pulling off into the Shell stn only to find it was closed!! Didn't notice the GSXR and one of the Coupe's was throwing out a fair bit of black smoke?

Jules.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 12:35

Hi jules, that was me in the moon grey plus, it wasn't marco in the sprint blue coop, it was tolga. His was throwing out the puffs of black smoke. Were we going for it when you saw us? We did have some good blasts, good fun.

maurizio.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 12:50

Originally Posted By: Cyclone

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

Cyclone - i think i saw you in the shell petrol station?!

i was in the sprinty with the GSXR 1000 nest to it!

Yes that was me, you were in convoy with a Moon Grey plus and I could see you both behind me going for it, so I backed off to let you catch up then sped up lol. I needed to check tyre pressure etc hence pulling off into the Shell stn only to find it was closed!! Didn't notice the GSXR and one of the Coupe's was throwing out a fair bit of black smoke?

Jules.

that was tolga!!

was yours not the blue Audi??
im on about the shell next near to the pod...

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 13:02

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

Originally Posted By: Cyclone

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

Cyclone - i think i saw you in the shell petrol station?!

i was in the sprinty with the GSXR 1000 nest to it!

Yes that was me, you were in convoy with a Moon Grey plus and I could see you both behind me going for it, so I backed off to let you catch up then sped up lol. I needed to check tyre pressure etc hence pulling off into the Shell stn only to find it was closed!! Didn't notice the GSXR and one of the Coupe's was throwing out a fair bit of black smoke?

Jules.

that was tolga!!

was yours not the blue Audi??
im on about the shell next near to the pod...

Mine is a lightish green A6 and pulled off by mistake at the closed Shell stn just after the M1 turn off. It's about 5-10 miles from the Pod so possibly not the same one.

Jules.

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 13:05

Originally Posted By: technics

Hi jules, that was me in the moon grey plus, it wasn't marco in the sprint blue coop, it was tolga. His was throwing out the puffs of black smoke. Were we going for it when you saw us? We did have some good blasts, good fun.

maurizio.

Yes you were, it was from a set of lights, think you were tucked in behind him and I was up ahead, I pulled off at the shell stn but think you went straight on, Tolga may have slowed down to turn off also but realised it was shut and carried on I think.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 13:10

Yeah thats it...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 14:07

Originally Posted By: Cyclone

Mine is a lightish green A6 and pulled off by mistake at the closed Shell stn just after the M1 turn off. It's about 5-10 miles from the Pod so possibly not the same one.

Jules.

who one.. sorry mate!
i will catch up with you at the next one!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 14:24

Quote:

Cyclone, so that who the Audi A6 was, was quality to watch, just no noise and no fuss I have got 27 odd video's off the phone, but it seems due to the nature of HTC when filming in HD it has the odd pause through the video. Only 1 i've uploaded so far and that was JBT vs Tolga

The only video was of me with no gears

.
Managed a 27 second 1/4 on that one with only a first gear launch.

Doh.Need to sort these paddle clutch issues before next time as the tool kit i wedged under the pedal isnt coping well.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 14:39

When i was at crail a couple of months back i was having a slight issue with the clutch pedel sticking to the floor on a couple of runs JBT what causes this?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 14:41

you may need to bleed the slave cyclinder Or replace the plastic bush's inside the gearbox.

i had the same problem.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 14:42

Quote:

When i was at crail a couple of months back i was having a slight issue with the clutch pedel sticking to the floor on a couple of runs JBT what causes this?

Basically the design of the paddle means that on the standard slave it over stretches the throw.They always stick at high revs.
Notice in my drag there the launch was good but then the change to second meant the clutch didnt return and didnt until nearly the end of the strip.

The only easy fix is to put a restrictor under the clutch pedal.
They work fine until about 2 inches from the floor.Then they stick everytime under hard launches.

I drove your car a few times and it happened on me once when driving it hard.Had a few complaints since as well about the paddles.Working on an easy fix so wont be long.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 14:46

ok mate cheers.

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 14:55

Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo

Quote:

Cyclone, so that who the Audi A6 was, was quality to watch, just no noise and no fuss I have got 27 odd video's off the phone, but it seems due to the nature of HTC when filming in HD it has the odd pause through the video. Only 1 i've uploaded so far and that was JBT vs Tolga

The only video was of me with no gears

.
Managed a 27 second 1/4 on that one with only a first gear launch.

Doh.Need to sort these paddle clutch issues before next time as the tool kit i wedged under the pedal isnt coping well.

I do have a some more video's, that was a test upload on Monday due to having a new phone and trying to work out how well it integrates with youtube via the work wi-fi

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 15:22

I thought the video worked fine Alexis.
P.s yes, not funny missing the turn off, at least a 10-12 mile detour........

Posted By: Hovedan

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 15:53

Originally Posted By: chrissy

Im thinking I would enjoy a track day far more, More driving time and more skill generally and less breakages, Id be going up with a few other mates to make it competitive..

Possibly Castle combe in the spring, If anyone fancies a meet with more drivong involved - I shall do a thread in due course

My local. Check the track section of the forum, always try to give as much notice as possible

Originally Posted By: eldinho

In response to Chrissys post, track days are definately much more fun. Although they do cost a lot more. You've got to take into account brakes and tyres. They only last a few trackdays at best. And then the fuel. I normally go through a tank of fuel at a trackday without the travelling.

But it is definately worth it and I think people worry too much that they will crash there car or break something on a track day. Go out and enjoy your cars!

Amen to that. Hate to hear of cars breaking doing nothing more than accelerating hard from standstill. Check my tongue in cheek comment on my Rockingham thread in the track section! Straight lines, a few seconds of thrill, track days and twisties, hours of smiles

Yep, go through tyres, brakes and fuel, but how much is a gearbox/diff/clutch repair?! All for a few seconds?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 17:46

es the 1/4 miles are extremely hard on the cars transmission and drive train.
Track days are alot of fun,but 1/4's can be if your not queueing for 2 hours for a 14 second run.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 19:43

Am i missing something but tolga must have more than 300bhp to get a 12.4, no. What were his terminal speeds?

Steve

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 22:13

Originally Posted By: Hovedan

Hate to hear of cars breaking doing nothing more than accelerating hard from standstill.

Drag strips break clutches, drivetrains and gearboxes, but track days break engines, a slight problem that would not matter on the road or even the drag strip can turn fatal on track!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 22:14

Originally Posted By: Steve_G

Am i missing something but tolga must have more than 300bhp to get a 12.4, no. What were his terminal speeds?

Steve

I did see one run where he got a fantastic launch, dunno if that was the 12.4 or not but that would go a long way towards it.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 22:58

Originally Posted By: Steve_G

Am i missing something but tolga must have more than 300bhp to get a 12.4, no. What were his terminal speeds?

Steve

i was thinking that! absolutely emmense time for 300 bhp secret spec maybe or the best fwd launch ever.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/10/2010 23:23

Originally Posted By: technics

Yes Tolga, nice coop, and a good good blast with you in the morning when I bumped into you on the way, just by chance, when I was travelling up with Begbie. Good fun!

Boostmecoupeup, nice to meet you mate, im the one with the moon grey plus on Azevs. Never even caught your name. Remember, get them wheels refurbed, there sweet!

Maurizio.

Cheers mate, nice to meet you too.
I was tempted to swap 1 of your azevs for mine when you wasn't looking and hope you didnt notice your mint wheel was now curbed.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 01:23

Originally Posted By: BoostMeCoupeUp

Originally Posted By: Steve_G

Am i missing something but tolga must have more than 300bhp to get a 12.4, no. What were his terminal speeds?

Steve

i was thinking that! absolutely emmense time for 300 bhp secret spec maybe or the best fwd launch ever.

I think the latter, certainly the best launch I've ever seen a Coupe do.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 09:12

At boostmecoopup, lol.

I agree with the launch, it just must of been perfect. Don't think he has some secret spec under the bonnet, I had a blast with him on the way up and I was slightly quicker, only slightly.

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 09:28

Slightly quicker Technics? You were both sporting 18's, and you have circa 70/80bhp more..

I really think Tolga would be 350bhp 1) to be close to your performance when toying, 2) Nigel is a superb driver track & Drag and at best with 300bhp did a 13.376..

So to get a 12.4 with 300bhp should be totally impossible with a car weighing 1300kgs and FWD.

Unless the rediculously sticky track was helping everyones times..

A 300bhp coop should with an immense launch get mid 13's IMO..

I wish Tolga would speak up a bit and share some tech specs..

Chrissy

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 09:37

My best time with 300bhp was a 13.376

My best ever time was with over 400bhp, a modestly stripped-out car and a very sticky track - posted a 12.38 - this was with a 2.01 sixty foot time (good for FWD) and about 115mph terminal

As I've said above, the track was over-glued, which might go some way to explaining a 12.4, but I reckon tolga's sixty foot time would need to be in the region of 1.6 - 1.7 to post a 12.4 terminal - not impossible with huge grip and a good driver who knows the car's characteristics

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 09:39

OH - BTW - Paul has said that he's never seen a differential that's been so comprehensively destroyed - apparently, the planet gears are wrecked (teeth stripped off), which then caused the rest of the damage inside the casing

I'll see if I can get hold of the bits and take some photos when I pick the car up

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 09:53

Originally Posted By: Nigel

OH - BTW - Paul has said that he's never seen a differential that's been so comprehensively destroyed - apparently, the planet gears are wrecked (teeth stripped off), which then caused the rest of the damage inside the casing

I'll see if I can get hold of the bits and take some photos when I pick the car up

we need photo's!!

i will try find the pics of my grea box when it went bang... it was...interesting!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 10:23

Originally Posted By: MattW

Originally Posted By: BoostMeCoupeUp

Originally Posted By: Steve_G

Am i missing something but tolga must have more than 300bhp to get a 12.4, no. What were his terminal speeds?

Steve

i was thinking that! absolutely emmense time for 300 bhp secret spec maybe or the best fwd launch ever.

I think the latter, certainly the best launch I've ever seen a Coupe do.

Someone please get a vid up of this.
also tolga can you tell us your 60ft/teminal

Mine's 304bhp and only ran 13.6 with a v good launch back in feb and if nigel's best is 13.3 with that kinda power + the coupe with noz and green wheels (STEVE G) ran a 14.3 best without the spray at 300 bhp
knocking seconds off those times is a lot over a 1/4 mile wow
and Technic's car is way over 300 and they were apparantly toe to toe down the err cough M1

maybe his coupe has Herbie's ecu

I missed his 12.4 run getting another tea

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 10:56

Come on tolga, where are you?

And this video......

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 11:21

Quote:

Am i missing something but tolga must have more than 300bhp to get a 12.4, no. What were his terminal speeds?

Steve

I saw this time.
He had a great launch,then shifted into 4th by accident allowing the audi next to him to go in front,then he shifted to 2nd and still managed and 12 second time.

Great stuff.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 11:45

Maybe Tolga is the new Stig.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 11:57

Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo

Quote:

Am i missing something but tolga must have more than 300bhp to get a 12.4, no. What were his terminal speeds?

Steve

I saw this time.
He had a great launch,then shifted into 4th by accident allowing the audi next to him to go in front,then he shifted to 2nd and still managed and 12 second time.

Great stuff.

Whaaat the plot thickens lol
So he's the stig, He launches better than NASA, his cars got Herbie's Ecu and he changes gear quicker than Lewis Hamilton
Tolga your now 1/4 mile fiat coupe royalty

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 11:57

slap my arse... gutted i missed that.

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 12:28

Originally Posted By: johnnybravoturbo

He had a great launch,then shifted into 4th by accident allowing the audi next to him to go in front,then he shifted to 2nd and still managed and 12 second time.

And then skidded and crashed on the bullsh1t....

so - does anyone remember what time the Audi posted?

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 12:54

Couple more videos :

TurboJ vs Liquid
Nigel's only run

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 13:24

WooHoo!

Car's fixed

I pick it up this evening - will be nice not to have to go home on the train again - took me over 2 hours to do 40 miles last night

As always, a BIG thanks to Paul for squeezing me into his already crammed diary - the car was already booked in for braided brake pipes and camber bolts, which have now been postponed, but at least I get to drive it now...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 13:26

Wow that was a quick turn around!!!

Nice one!

Any picks of the blown box??

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 13:50

Originally Posted By: Marco20valveT

Any picks of the blown box??

Later - I'll take some of the shrapnel home with me and post some piccies this evening

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 14:33

Originally Posted By: Nigel

WooHoo!

Car's fixed

Lucky you, my problems start this weekend.

seriously quick turn around though!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 14:44

Originally Posted By: Nigel

OH - BTW - Paul has said that he's never seen a differential that's been so comprehensively destroyed

Most people dont keep on driving it for half a mile after it's gone bang, then when it finally seizes up altogether tow it another couple of miles for good measure...

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 15:01

Originally Posted By: MattW

Most people dont keep on driving it for half a mile after it's gone bang, then when it finally seizes up altogether tow it another couple of miles for good measure...

Guilty as charged...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 16:25

Av it.Proper driver

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 27/10/2010 18:41

The carnage...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 09:31

Originally Posted By: Nigel

TBH, the pain of the failure was nothing compared with the tone of voice of Wifey when I told her..... Things are a touch frosty here...

I know that one all too well - 'I'll be back late honey.'.... 'why?' 'because I'm waiting for a tow truck'....

Hope it's not too bad Nigel.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 11:35

Santa Pod does quite regularly chuck out 'rogue' times , some sort of fault with the timing system. There is no way a 300 bhp coupe got 12.4 secs with a fluffed change in the mix. The 60 ft time and terminal will be telling.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 11:46

I thought this. I would like to see the times and terminal.

I managed a 12.6 with 430bhp and partly stripped out and some semi slicks on the front. There was a few more tenths in the car I think as I had a slight misfire in 4th and launch wasn't perfect but 12.3 at best I think.

300bhp with a passenger at 12.4 would be a small miracle sticky track or not IMO.

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 15:14

I agree, fluff timing gear it could be, everyone seemed to be getting superb times, more than any time ive been to the pod??

Anyone see the green Starlet Turbo with slicks? - That was getting 13's

Then It did a crap run with a pants start, medium pace..... then I was gobsmacked when it crossed at 12.3...

Fishy.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 18:33

Its supposed to be uber reliable would be good to see the timing slips... 12.4 before sunday i would have put my life on it not being able to do that with fwd and I still would.
That Sagaris did a 12.9 and the F430 -> SCUDARIA <- did a 13.0
So 12.4 ummmm

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 19:03

For 12.4 you'd need 430-450bhp in a Coupe, I only had 410bhp in my Cerb (weighs 100kg+ less than a Coupe) when it did a 11.9 and that was with a 1.9 60ft.

I've seen a Coupe with approx 330-340bhp do a 13.0 - Dan20vt (never seen a coupe launched so consistently well), so unless Tolga was running a 100 shot of nitrous on top of a 330-350bhp engine then maybe the timing was wrong, but again this is pretty rare at SP.

Jules.

Posted By: Cyclone

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 19:05

Originally Posted By: BoostMeCoupeUp

Its supposed to be uber reliable would be good to see the timing slips... 12.4 before sunday i would have put my life on it not being able to do that with fwd and I still would.
That Sagaris did a 12.9 and the F430 -> SCUDARIA <- did a 13.0
So 12.4 ummmm

Think it was a T350 and not Sagaris so he did quite well and got a decent launch. The F430 crawled off the line hence his time.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 22:04

Who saw him do a 12.4 because I was with 10 people and none of them saw it?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 23:22

just thought i'd mention that it is possible to strengthen the 6 speed box so anyone with big bhp if you find yourself with access when doing clutch or whatever it would be sensible to whip it off and give it to barbz...its what i am doing if i decide to run the six speed

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/10/2010 23:37

How? What does he do to it?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/10/2010 01:32

thats one for him to answer but its a solid worthwhile mod

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/10/2010 02:02

I know there can be issues with them not getting enough oil on the 6th cog which there is a mod for, I dont know if it's that?

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/10/2010 10:04

Originally Posted By: ktm450exc

just thought i'd mention that it is possible to strengthen the 6 speed box so anyone with big bhp if you find yourself with access when doing clutch or whatever it would be sensible to whip it off and give it to barbz...its what i am doing if i decide to run the six speed

There's nothing that Barbz could do that would have prevented my failure - the diff planet gears simply fell apart

IIRC, Barbz's mods include a strengthening plate to prevent the gearbox & diff casings failing and also some extra support for the 6th gear

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/10/2010 10:20

On the integrale gearboxes which are much the same inside as far as I'm aware, these are the mods I know of:

Steel Strengthening plate around the bell housing where it meets the engine.
Steel strengthening plates inside the gearbox that keep the bearings from moving apart from each other
3rd gear cog is pinned to the shaft to stop it slipping around the shaft.

Paul

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 12:50

well you tube seems to have actually worked this time :)videos are up.

search BGSO

Ninja

Posted By: chrissy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 15:16

I loved this car, watch this video - its superb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTbjxI9f1Ns

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 16:48

Originally Posted By: chrissy

I loved this car, watch this video - its superb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTbjxI9f1Ns

What a well put together vid
makes a change from the boring crap people put on youtube normally pitch black vid of a crap car following a ferrari or something for 5 minutes but nothing ever happens.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 17:53

i agree very well put together, shame he couldnt advance on his time after the wheel change but great vid

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 18:22

Good videos Ninja! Shame some of the times are a bit pants for the high hp guys though, not all that impressed with any of those, sound gorgeous though! Shame my clutch went on the way down..when's the next one,at the start feb or march?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 18:45

Hes got it on camera btw.It did say a 12.2 iirc.

Posted By: Flea

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 19:23

I have a video of your 13.2 John which does prove that wheelspin is better than bogging down!

Santa Pod is invariably a painful exercise in trying to have fun. Quite simply there is no elation to be found in waiting for the track to open, or queueing, or seeing the bikes go round and round, or f***ing up the launch, or f***ing up the gear change, or breaking your car... or indeed the food. The masochist within must revel in the relentless dissapointment that is Santa Pod and it's most precious asset "Unobtanium". Oh but for the rarified exultation where all the planets align, the sun does not set in the west but the east, and Beelzebub announces he has revoked the simple fly in favour of it's far prettier cousin ... then, just maybe, for the most fleeting parsec you will have your hallelujah!

Posted By: Flea

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 19:25

That said, I still smile though. Back to back 11.9s was great

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 19:46

Flea has swallowed a dictionary and a thesaurus but I agree.
You must go expecting it to be cold, do a bad time, break the car, get food poisoning and get ripped off.
I still love it though.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 21:13

That's why the smart people go to Shakespeare County Raceway, in my opinion the best 1/4 venue and not quite so full of chavish folk.

I don't believe Tolgas car is only 300hp, a 12.2 is as quick as a GT3RS. Either he has nitrous and a light car or his engine is a much higher spec than announced.

And I think Flea's 11.9 record is amazing but by now really should have been bettered, why aren't people raising the bar on here?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/10/2010 21:28

guys the vids i took on the day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEvXNHkaFl4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0uX3Ci6zt8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSXfHCL_BAg

i say in the discription on steves run that it was the quickest of the day i meant of those 3

did really get a chance to video any more. saw nigels and nicks runs. both looked promising for the first 4 feet but running the power that these guys are the inevitable happened

Ricky

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/11/2010 14:37

flea ever thought of a career in literature? i nearly had a religious experience reading that

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 01/11/2010 17:20

Quote:

I have a video of your 13.2 John which does prove that wheelspin is better than bogging down!

Yeah i was messing with the launch control.
First launch was ace but as the track heated up alot of people bogged.Which was bloody annoying after waiting 2 hours at a time for a failed 1/4.

And save the home videos for when we have the night to ourselves kiddo.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 07/11/2010 14:53

Sooooooooo when is the next one, early 2011?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/11/2010 16:52

i havent planned the next one.

i will put one up soon, just want to get christmas and new years out of the way first!

so the next big gun shoot out will happen in 2011!

thank you and good night

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/11/2010 22:50

Apparently York Raceway is the better choice.
Limited numbers and better organisation.

Posted By: Jack

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/11/2010 23:07

york is a lot less busy most times i go i get 10 runs
plus they will set up a day for clubs

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/11/2010 23:23

Location please!!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 10/11/2010 23:48

Google

International network these days tells you almost everything.

Except how to make money.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/11/2010 00:15

Im sorry but York is w-a-n-k, its very poor considering how much money you pay(more than most)the track isnt great and being up here in the North suffers from poor weather regularly raining things off.

Shakespeare County Raceway in Stratford Upon Avon is the best 1/4 mile venue in the UK by far, IMO of course.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/11/2010 00:18

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Shakespeare County Raceway in Stratford Upon Avon is the best 1/4 mile venue in the UK by far, IMO of course.

Someone else said that was good.

I did hear that York surface wasnt brilliant.

Anyways a bit of H2O seperates the men from the boys.
That is if they let you run.

The best 1/4 mile i did was Jimbo's runway day.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/11/2010 00:32

Shakespeare County has alot of "old boys" helping run it, and I have it on record from a very good source as being THE track to use.

I live closest to York than any other venue and I would happily endure the longer drive and expense to go to Shakespeare County. Good camping venue too, bbq's and light topping of beers makes for a great weekend, weather is normally very good too.

I was involved in alot of classic mini drag racing at Shakespeare County( dont laugh, there's 1.3 litre turbo mini's that'll do an 11.1 1/4!!) and loved the weekends there.

Posted By: MCMike

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 11/11/2010 00:37

Jimbo's 1/4 mile & top speed run day was excellent - good memories.

Shakespeare County Raceway sounds promising, pretty close to me so I am happy to go down and have a gander.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 28/11/2010 23:32

i had a flick throw of this and i dont think i could see peoples bhp and torque figures with there times. I just wanted to see so i could kind of get a ruff idea of what i would get.

ive got 330 bhp and 306 ft/lbs

so is there anyone near them figures that ran ?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 00:26

Sorry mate only maybe 20% of people on this site have the balls to use their cars, and the ones that went didn't bother posting times or anything. I tried making it a little competitive but alas too many people scared of hurting their cars. I was dissapointed by the poor reaction to a bit of competition tbh.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 05:33

Originally Posted By: Davie

Sorry mate only maybe 20% of people on this site have the balls to use their cars, and the ones that went didn't bother posting times or anything. I tried making it a little competitive but alas too many people scared of hurting their cars. I was dissapointed by the poor reaction to a bit of competition tbh.

bit harsh there mate,
not everyone can afford to take the chance of breaking their car, so subjecting to the huge stress of 1/4 mile times isn't for everyone.
Per example, my car is my daily driver, I NEED the car for work, or it costs me over a £100 a week just for transport, then the repair bill on top of that. If I was to seriously damage the car I'd be screwed.

Paul

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 10:07

Originally Posted By: Davie

Sorry mate only maybe 20% of people on this site have the balls to use their cars, and the ones that went didn't bother posting times or anything. I tried making it a little competitive but alas too many people scared of hurting their cars. I was dissapointed by the poor reaction to a bit of competition tbh.

Not sure about the 20% figure, but I partly agree with the comment. However, to chastise owners for not running their car up the dragstrip is rather harsh. There are many stories of blown engines and gearboxes, and an awful lot of them happen on the dragstrip, so people are naturally reticent to take the risk of having to walk to work on Monday after they have killed their car on Sunday

I'm living proof of this - £20 to get in, £25 to sign on, several hours in the queue and my gearbox had exploded before I'd travelled more than two car lengths. A long, slow trip home on a recovery truck, followed by several days off the road and a painful bill for a new differential and bellhousing.

With hugely expensive and inconvenient failures like this, its really not surprising that some owners choose to watch,, rather than take part.

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 10:40

At the end of the day its their car. They pay the bills, they look after it, they may not even enjoy drag racing/trackdays so its their choice.

Posted By: Hovedan

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 11:09

Originally Posted By: rosey

i had a flick throw of this and i dont think i could see peoples bhp and torque figures with there times. I just wanted to see so i could kind of get a ruff idea of what i would get.

ive got 330 bhp and 306 ft/lbs

so is there anyone near them figures that ran ?

Drag strips aren't my cup of tea Rosey, track days however are. Much more entertainment throwing the car round some twisties and much more track time than say a 13 sec blast on a overly sticky drag strip that's a car killer!

Get yourself to one next year mate

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 11:10

Originally Posted By: rosey

i had a flick throw of this and i dont think i could see peoples bhp and torque figures with there times. I just wanted to see so i could kind of get a ruff idea of what i would get.

ive got 330 bhp and 306 ft/lbs

so is there anyone near them figures that ran ?

Should be good for low 13's with a good launch - if not then high 13's

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 12:30

Originally Posted By: Nigel

Originally Posted By: Davie

Sorry mate only maybe 20% of people on this site have the balls to use their cars, and the ones that went didn't bother posting times or anything. I tried making it a little competitive but alas too many people scared of hurting their cars. I was dissapointed by the poor reaction to a bit of competition tbh.

Not sure about the 20% figure, but I partly agree with the comment. However, to chastise owners for not running their car up the dragstrip is rather harsh. There are many stories of blown engines and gearboxes, and an awful lot of them happen on the dragstrip, so people are naturally reticent to take the risk of having to walk to work on Monday after they have killed their car on Sunday

I'm living proof of this - £20 to get in, £25 to sign on, several hours in the queue and my gearbox had exploded before I'd travelled more than two car lengths. A long, slow trip home on a recovery truck, followed by several days off the road and a painful bill for a new differential and bellhousing.

With hugely expensive and inconvenient failures like this, its really not surprising that some owners choose to watch,, rather than take part.

I can totally understand that viewpoint Nigel. I can see why alot of people don't do it.

I think I just find it difficult to adjust to this forum now and again(sorry guys, still love it though) as I was used to building turbomini's and on their forum there was always continued development, and a bit of friendly rivalry.

While I can see Nigels point, I question why some members have these high performance cars if they are not going to use them properly, be it strip or track, if you are constantly scared of using the car in anger or cannot afford it, why have it?

Seriously maybe a 306 dturbo may suit them better?

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 12:56

Originally Posted By: Davie

if you are constantly scared of using the car in anger or cannot afford it, why have it?

Just because a car isn't taken on the circuit or the dragstrip doesn't mean its not used in anger. Sure, it's becoming increasingly difficult to use all of a Coupé's potential on the road, but it doesn't mean its going to be treated gently. My own car is used very hard on the road, in all weathers and I know that many other modded Coupe owners are the same.

A 400bhp Coupe is modestly decent on a dragstrip. Its pretty handy on a circuit. However, its utterly devastating on the road, which is where 99.9% of Coupes spend 99% of their time. You don't have to be travelling at warp factor 9 (although its occasionally unavoidable

) - a powerful Coupe can be a lot of fun at legal speeds

The main factor is that the owners that stay away from the track and the dragstrip are probably the ones that don't kill their cars - the appeal is obvious

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 13:00

I totally agree with your viewpoint Nigel, I think occasionally I may be a little harsh with putting my point accross.

Davie

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 14:05

Davie - I also understand your viewpoint - I was SO exasperated this year when I was the only Coupe to run at Ten of the Best, despite "100% certain" promises from several members during the preceding 12 months

At the end of the day, some members are prepared to risk their cars, but most are not in a position to bear the cost of an avoidable breakage

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 14:18

I'd guess that there are a huge amount of performance car owners who have never even sniffed near a track/drag event.

At an AutoItalia event at Santa Pod a few years ago there were hundreds of rare exotica. I seem to remember seeing only 2 ferraris go down the strip, and 1 of them (a 360 or maybe a 355) managed to break its gearbox and get towed home.

I always get amazed by the sheer amount of cars which are drag/track special car, rarely used, dragged out once a year to go to events. A lot of people simply cannot afford that luxury so most of us make a compromise. The coupe may be an affordable step into performance motoring but it doesn't mean things are cheap to fix.

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 15:01

Originally Posted By: Nobby

At an AutoItalia event at Santa Pod a few years ago there were hundreds of rare exotica. I seem to remember seeing only 2 ferraris go down the strip, and 1 of them (a 360 or maybe a 355) managed to break its gearbox and get towed home.

It was a 360CS. I've got the video somewhere

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 15:09

load it up..
that will be an up setting video to watch..

regarding the Pod..

i really wanted to run mine, but a dodge drive shaft and no time to fix it left me buggered and i just could not run the car, looking at the damaged done to other cars.. the pod would of chewed mine up and destroyed the drive shaft as well as the gearbox.

just not worth the risk at the point in time.

im sure the next event will be better!

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 15:14

A 306d Turbo is not going to be the same fun or adrenalin as a powerful coupe on the road is it?

Posted By: Hovedan

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 16:07

Kudos to those of you that do track/drag them, I'll see you on track next year

Road driving has significant limits no matter how enthusiastic you may be, track driving is all about finding both the cars limit and the drivers limit.

And those who don't, I understand reasons why to. My 20vt is not my daily drive so I can afford that chance. Also, the coop is a fairly inexpensive way into good performance track days.

What I don't understand are those owners who won't go near a track as they are too scared?! And before you all deny it, I've heard that so many times

Yellow...

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 16:21

I dont think scared is the right word to use.

I had never driven my car on a track before. Ive always wanted to do it, but didn’t feel comfortable just turning up one day and going straight in at the deep end.

At the agm I plucked up the courage to give curborough ago! I loved every min of it!
Now im looking forward to giving SPA a go. I think the issue is people who have never been on a track before may feel a bit worried to just turn up on a track day and go straight in at the deep end.

Maybe if some of the track gurus on here wanted to organise an amateur track day where they could go out as passengers in peoples cars and help them out, or take them out in their cars and teach them the ropes?

I want to do a few smaller tracks next year before spa..

As for drag racing... it just doesnt really appeal to me - I would even go as far as saying a tad boring

But its everyone to their own

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 16:44

Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo

Maybe if some of the track gurus on here wanted to organise an amateur track day where they could go out as passengers in peoples cars and help them out, or take them out in their cars and teach them the ropes?

thats what im doing for the cope track day!

Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo

As for drag racing... it just doesnt really appeal to me - I would even go as far as saying a tad boring

But its everyone to their own

hmm.. you seemed to enjoy the big shoot out... except when Nigel and others went pop..

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 16:46

didnt say i didnt enjoy it, however i would much rather take the car round a track than go on a straight line

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 17:01

Originally Posted By: MarioCirillo

didnt say i didnt enjoy it, however i would much rather indicate and drive a car round a track than go on a straight line

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 17:08

whatever

false of habbit my friend

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 19:21

A track day for us wimps would be great... I would be scared of stacking my Coupe and finding that a broken wing leads to an insurance write-off

. I confess to hooning around a few of the Kentish country lanes and getting VERY close to the speed limit on the M20 when it is quiet

.

I was planning to have a go at Curborough, but CHOD meant I could not even get my Scottie to the AGM - god knows what might have happened if that had occurred whilst hacking round the track

.

I still regard the Coupe as a wonderful GT; she is NOT a racing car in anything resembling standard form, and is certainly not a dragster. I admire the cojones of anyone risking their beloved Coupe on the 1/4 mile, but they do need deeper wallets than I have

. I love my Coupe(s) too much to subject them to that abuse - too many get towed home. Mine got towed home from my son's school

, and I was NOT doing 140mph!

Like watching though!

Tim

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 19:35

in my case i've lived most of my adult life driving boring company diesel cars trying to avoid getting too many points on my licence. i've only been on track twice driving, once at Spa last year and once at curborough at the AGM. what i've started to try and do is go out with a few of the experienced drivers to see if i can get any hints - but then when it's your car and your adrenaline it's a different matter!!

also, at my age, there are so many ways to meet my maker!!!!!

i do need to add that i intended this to be a bit of a track car, but £13k later of issues i'm trying to build up a few quid back!!!

Posted By: Hovedan

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 19:38

Originally Posted By: tim42

I still regard the Coupe as a wonderful GT; she is NOT a racing car in anything resembling standard form, and is certainly not a dragster. I admire the cojones of anyone risking their beloved Coupe on the 1/4 mile, but they do need deeper wallets than I have

. I love my Coupe(s) too much to subject them to that abuse - too many get towed home. Mine got towed home from my son's school

, and I was NOT doing 140mph!

I concur with the drag comment, however subtle handling mods and she makes a very fine track car, at a performance per pound level virtually unmatched I would say. And if you are in possession of a large pair of testicles, even more so

Still not been towed home from a track, only twice in about 20 have I had to call the RAC, both on the way home, once when my intercooler pipe fell off about 10 miles outside Bristol after doing Castle Combe. Ok, admittedly I gave it a little bump which loosened it when I chose the scenic route on the track... But hardly an expensive repair. Secondly in mid wales after Anglesey, but again not an expensive repair.

Hope not to have cursed myself ahead of Silverstone this Friday

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 29/11/2010 20:01

Dan,
fingers crossed mate!!

PS thanks for the coffee

Posted By: Theresa

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/11/2010 00:25

I have to say that even though the performance is good on a Coupe, not all of us buy them just for that.

Some of us appreciate the looks/styling of the car and being part of a great club like this one.

I usually say I'm scared of going on a track, but I'm not, what I'm scared of is damaging my car or someone elses.

My car is also my every day car and I need it, so can't afford for it to be off the road.

Anyway, I'm booked for Spa next year, so WILL be on track on the Coupe only sessions, so hopefully, you'll all keep away from me

What does scare me the most though, is driving on the 'wrong' side of the road

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/11/2010 09:31

coupe track day for every one!

Originally Posted By: tim42

A track day for us wimps would be great...

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/11/2010 12:24

I cant even afford the expenses of getting on the track in the first place, let alone if it broke while I was out there!

I'll join in with my LP670-4SV in a few years time

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 30/11/2010 12:48

Originally Posted By: Theresa

What does scare me the most, is driving on the 'wrong' side of the road

ahhhh what's the worst that could happen? turn the wrong way onto a motorway/roundabout/ferry

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 08/12/2010 12:32

Hi

My name's Shakespeare and I work for Shakespeare County Raceway, Stratford-Upon-Avon as the track's Club Liasion man. We recently joined your forum to ask if we could could contribute and to flash up our dates for 2011. Then I stumbled upon this thread. Sounds like you all had some fun with a great turnout of cars.

May I suggest that you consider running the next Big Gun Shootout at Shakey next year with one of our Public Track Days. We don't get the volume of vehicles that Santa pod gets but we're always there to help out so that clubs such as yours enjoy their day without the pain of having to wait in long queues and not being able to watch the racing at the same time.

We can help organsie a club thrash out such as this. Run a knockout elimination, give you club space. Anything like that.

Just have a look at some of the PTD dates on offer and get in touch with me on 01789 720180 or e-mail enquiries@shakespearecountyraceway.co.uk. We're here for the club members.

Oh and btw MCMIKE I live in Sutton Coldfield too. You may have seen my road car with Shakespeare County Raceway plastered all over it. Hear from you guys soon.

Posted By: Trappy

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/12/2010 11:29

Would this 'Tolga' be tolga20VTURBO?

His coop was noisy and quick, but certainly not 12.2 quick at the Essex meet. In fact it was a bit slower than mine and a fair bit slower than R1Dan's (350bhp) when we had a few blasts.

Maybe he's done some more work, combined with the apparently sticky surface there...

Essex Meet
Dan was pushing him up the road at 1:30 and at 1.41 you can see the turning point when he overtook me

Few 'fly-bys' from the same day Very noisy (Diddy and the Coupé)

Posted By: MarioCirillo

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/12/2010 11:56

@Trappy
Great video! Gna have to get myself down to the next one!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 26/12/2010 12:10

Nice video's

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2013 14:55

Hi guys,it has been a long time :)I live in Turkey Istanbul since 2.5 years now and I have been really busy i couldnt have time to talk to you guys,and believe me all of you put big smile on my face:)))Yes I am new Stick:)))))to be honest with you guys that 1/4 time was wrong:(( my best time was 13.9 that day,I thing timing board goes mad that day:))But it says 12.4 thats for sure :)I dont thing I did it that good.I miss my car so much dowe:((any way guys see you all later...

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2013 17:29

I remember you, I was there that day. You had a Sprint Blue coop, I was in the Moon Grey Plus with the Azev alloys, but did not run.

Everyone on here wanted to know about that day, but you never came on here anymore. Good to hear from you!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2013 18:22

I moved to Turkey/Istanbul and than I had my military service done that is why I couldnt log in mate,I sold my coupe 2.5 years ago to my mate and now I am driving Alfa Romeo 147 :((it is slow but it takes me A to B anyway,how is your coupe doing,any changes?take care mate

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 15/07/2013 19:44

I forged it to 420bhp, had it for a while then sold it about 8 months ago. Great car.

Posted By: TurboNick

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 18/07/2013 22:20

Ah I remember that day went blew my gear box withing driving 2 feet on the track come home £800 later got back on the road and barley driven her since.

Posted By: technics

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 22/07/2013 20:12

Yeah wasnt that the day that Nigel also blew his gearbox too! Not a great day for the coops! Hence why I never ran....ever!

Posted By: Nigel

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 23/07/2013 10:49

Yes - that was an expensive day

100 mile journey
3-hour wait (track was damp)
£10 entry fee and £25 track fee

The organisers had been treating the track with 'glue', which was giving spectacular traction.

Unfortunately, when I side-stepped the clutch at 5,000rpm, the tyres just gripped, meaning that something else had to give

One dead diff

The replacement didn't last long either, so there's a Quaife in there now, but I shan't be doing any more RWYBs

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/08/2013 10:49

I may come watch this and find inspiration for my coupe when mine is fixed

!

Posted By: Begbie

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/08/2013 12:26

Originally Posted By: Fatash

I may come watch this and find inspiration for my coupe when mine is fixed

!

Unless you've got a time machine, it won't happen

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/08/2013 13:04

This was some years ago. Haha Oh dear. Hard day at work and coupe failure playing havoc with my brain

Posted By: one4seven

Re: Big Gun shoot out!!! - 06/08/2013 13:09

Originally Posted By: Begbie

Originally Posted By: Fatash

I may come watch this and find inspiration for my coupe when mine is fixed

!

Unless you've got a time machine, it won't happen

Haha, oh dear Ash

Big Gun shoot out!!! *24th October*