OK Pete how did it do at Redwood AX? Is the car really legal in SSM? I love those SCCA "street" classes! Did you beat that XP Subi?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/43775010@N08/4415445986/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdHo-q9w364
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpowFIoZXrY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frex9qJ0HnQ

Saw these videos.... same car?

Cool! Yes thats it! Didnt realize he was out at events yet.

Didn't do too hot- had some issues, oil leak, etc, but it was a fresh tuning day and we had fun. Steve and I co-drove, and I only got three runs in before a starter issue forced us to pack it in and go home.

I was running the RE050A street tires for the first time (we need to use those for One Lap of America), and there was ridiculously little grip- .95 Gs in the corners vs 1.25 for the V710s. Given that, the lack of setup and the fact that it was a handling course I was pretty pleased, though when we left we were a couple seconds back of TTOD. V710s should fix that eventually, but for now I want to get these street tires working better or we'll be screwed at OLOA.

Chris Hamilton's new 912 did good- I think he had us by over a second when we left on RA1s.

The car is just ridiculously, insanely fast in a straight line, especially at freeway speeds. Just nuts...

uhhh looks like it needs a bit more sorting. Sure sounds wicked though. Reminds me a lot of trying to AX my 993. Wicked fast but in need of much more grip to cope with the power (and I have 200hp less ). I have to say though that with a cars in this realm, I am sure glad my 993 has ABS. Props for Pete for building a true unadulterated monster.

Needs a lot more sorting... But damn it's fun.

Looks like those tall tires are a bear to get warm. You look real tentative in turns. The acceleration is wicked however!

...Edit. LOL! Youre on streets! Thats awesome!

Yea the brake bias was too far back in those vids- rear lockup, spin, etc- didn't have time to get it dialed in over three runs. Getting there now though.
Interestingly the V710s wouldn't stick 1st gear in a straight line, while the RE050As do. We're seeing .9Gs in a straight line when they do... It's accelerating harder than it's braking at the moment!

In that Flickr pic, the front end is lifting - but that's coming out of the bumpy go-kart section.

The acceleration is awesome fun! So is the sound. It's a pretty intense ride and you can't really relax from the moment you turn it on.

- 'get ready to rumble' loud
- instant red-line revs and drops
- currently has a bi-polar personality in turns (will be tuning this out).
- Jet like takeoff in straight lines - just pins you to the seat without letup, regardless of speed. Much different than turbo torque.

I was at the AX on Saturday and saw this car. Awesome is an understatement. It might need sorting, but the car could not have been done up better. Just perfect in every respect IMO.

If I had the notion to build a similar car, and unlimited funds, I'd build exact the same thing. It seems no expense was spared building this car, and it shows.

Thanks very much Mike. Very glad you appreciated it.
Rides soon, hopefully...

Damn that car has some acceleration!

-Britain

It's fun to see the opposite interpretation of the 912 out there!

We're going to have what, 5 or more 912s at GGR this year?


btw here is my windshield-wiper-cam video of one of the morning runs at Santa Rosa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cilYFEDli4

edit:

finally got the fastest run ( 45.7 ) encoded properly. This one has less wiper-cam view:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpHTHIJNtxA

Did the Black Subi STi beat your time by much?

Hey Chris, that looks/sounds like a fun car.

And, Pete.... just, WOW.

He got us by 7/10ths

But I still feel pretty good. First time we've run the car so we have a few adjustments to make and Hoosier A6s or goodyear slicks will probably be worth some time over the 205 toyos I've got.

edit: and I have to point out that we're not going to go crazy with this car, it'll remain stock-ish like it is now. We've already got a couple chopped up trailer queens. This car with the toyos is in AX10. I'll see where it ends up with some A6s later.

Awesome Chris! When I left you were in the mid 47's, you stepped it up.

Justin in the black Subie has a good program. Gutted WRX on slicks. I've watched his car run at the Santa Rosa AX's over the last year or so. Looks like crap, but he does well with it.

Pete vb

Right back at ya! I'll be driving at Sears Point on the 27th, come on over for a ride in my car!

Under (5/1) 5lb per hp ratio - better than the Carrera GT

Hopefully we'll get some real times soon. 1/4mile etc. any predictions?

10.3

10.8 at 133.
(I'm still guessing- haven't tested it yet)

I was thinking around 11 if it doesn't break. I don't think tranny would be happy with real drag race start.

We'll find out. There is a 1/4 mile drag race event at One Lap, and a bracket drag.
I think it will hold up. The 6 speed is pretty strong, and because we have less weight over the back and less tire than say a GT3 cup we can't put quite as much torque to the trans. Of course those are known to break axles, so let's hope that's not an issue...

Results are up from Santa Rosa!

I hope we have good weather like this again on the 20th.

Wow! Andrew makes any car look awesome! It would be great to see him in a real AX car at SCCA nationals someday.

Place Name Region Car Year Class Best Time
1 Justin M ESCA/SFR WRX STI 2005 XP 45.051
2 Mike M RR/ESCA/GGR Civic 1995 GTC-R 45.323
3 Andrew B GGR 912 1966 AX10 45.717
4 An N ESCA/SFR BMW M3 1995 STU 45.789
5 Guy S ESCA Corvette 1999 GTA-R 45.917
6 Andrew ESCA/SFR Civic 1995 GTC-R 45.941
7 Kraig K ESCA/SFR Miata 1994 STS 46.483
8 Michael Z ESCA BMW M3 1998 GTB-S 46.494
9 Darrin H ESCA Civic 1995 Fun 47.043
10 Schooner S ESCA/SFR Miata 1995 STS 47.136
11 Peter V GGR 912 1969 AX1 47.340
12 Steve L GGR 912 1969 AX1 47.413
13 Eric H ESCA VW 2004 Fun 47.706
14 Lance B ESCA Miata 1990 GTB-R 47.729
15 Grady C GGR/RR 986 S 2002 AX10 47.754
16 Jim W ESCA Datsun 240Z 1971 GTB-R 47.860
17 Ace R ESCA Nissan GTR 2010 Fun 47.928
18 Chris H GGR 912 1966 AX10 47.949
19 Eric Sif ESCA Camaro 1995 GTA-S 48.028
20 Henry W LPR 993 1997 Fun 48.102
21 Neil L GGR 986 2007 Fun 48.541
22 Magnus GGR 996 1999 AX7 48.743
23 Jason S ESCA Honda 2003 BS/ST 48.956
24 Ramiro M ESCA WRX STi 2005 Fun 49.031
25 Mac Cr REDWOOD 986 S 2000 Fun 49.103