2015 Thunder Road Booking open 12.00 Noon today

[ARAF]

DRC72 said:

I should just hit it then.


I will just keep it as is, not much point raising the limiter looking at the results.

Start saving now, as after the event you will want more power, and the limiter removed.

[pah250]

ARAF said:

DRC72 said:

I should just hit it then.


I will just keep it as is, not much point raising the limiter looking at the results.

Start saving now, as after the event you will want more power, and the limiter removed.

ARAF speaks the truth

[monkfish1]

DRC72 said:

Don't monkfish get there maps from walkinshaw via efflive then sent to HSV to be tweaked

Errrr, NO!

[R8VXF]

monkfish1 said:

DRC72 said:

Don't monkfish get there maps from walkinshaw via efflive then sent to HSV to be tweaked

Errrr, NO!

You use HPT don't you?

[FishmanUK]

Anyone know when the deadline for signups is ? Would like to take part again but I cant commit yet.

[EmmaJ]

FishmanUK said:

Anyone know when the deadline for signups is ? Would like to take part again but I cant commit yet.

Last year there was 51 signups, doesn't look close to that number yet...

Best bet would be to PM Dougie or contact Javelin

[paramoreg]

I'm assuming with the event being sponsored by Vauxhall and all this inter make abuse going on that having replace a my 730hp vxr8 with a 850hp Datsun R35 that I can't run, only watch at best?

[Tattooboy]

paramoreg said:

I'm assuming with the event being sponsored by Vauxhall and all this inter make abuse going on that having replace a my 730hp vxr8 with a 850hp Datsun R35 that I can't run, only watch at best?

I think you'll be able to watch from outside the gates ??

[RichieSlow]

FishmanUK said:

Anyone know when the deadline for signups is ? Would like to take part again but I cant commit yet.

I'm currently signed up to drive somebody else's car. If the booking closes and you are stuck you could have my slot. I'm just as happy with some pax runs in the afternoon

[M11 MFP]

paramoreg said:

I'm assuming with the event being sponsored by Vauxhall and all this inter make abuse going on that having replace a my 730hp vxr8 with a 850hp Datsun R35 that I can't run, only watch at best?

We are not permitted to bring US or Euro market GM vehicles. No chance whatsoever a Nissan Sunny will run at TR.

There are a few other options. Race the Runway (Prestwick Airport) is an annual event, although looking at the speeds vs time I'm unconvinced this is an accurately measured standing mile. If enough badgering was done It's possible Fighting Torque (Javelin) could be resurrected at the mile distance, rather than 7/8.

Straightliners also do some long course speed trials, althought they seem to be principally for motorbikes.

The No1 position at Fighting Torque is 201.8 mph (GTR), versus 201.96 for Thunder Road (Granada 2.8i).

[M11 MFP]

Some stock production targets Gentlemen / women.

For all participants, from ARAF to Gareth and Emma .

2014 Fiat Abarth 500         41.4 @ 114.8
2014 Cooper S                39.4 @ 125.6
2015 WRX STI                 35.8 @ 135.2 
2013 Nissan 370z 'Nismo'     35.9 @ 139.9
2014 Cayman                  35.8 @ 140.4
2014 Merc CLA 45 AMG         34.4 @ 146.1
2006 Monaro VXR (bone stock)        149.3
2014 Vanquish Volante        32.5 @ 152.9 (hood down)
???? 996 gt3 mk1?                   153.14
2014 Vette C7 Stingray              159.5
2002 996 TT                         162.82
2014 Jag XKRS-R              30.3 @ 169.0
2014 Audi RS7 (560)          30.5 @ 170.1
2008 997 TT                         171.0
2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus        28.6 @ 172.6
???? Kwaka ZX14                     188.48 

[R8VXF]

M11 MFP said:

Some stock production targets Gentlemen / women.

For all participants, from ARAF to Gareth and Emma .

2014 Fiat Abarth 500         41.4 @ 114.8
2014 Cooper S                39.4 @ 125.6
2015 WRX STI                 35.8 @ 135.2 
2013 Nissan 370z 'Nismo'     35.9 @ 139.9
2014 Cayman                  35.8 @ 140.4
2014 Merc CLA 45 AMG         34.4 @ 146.1
2006 Monaro VXR (bone stock)        149.3
2014 Vanquish Volante        32.5 @ 152.9 (hood down)
???? 996 gt3 mk1?                   153.14
2014 Vette C7 Stingray              159.5
2002 996 TT                         162.82
2014 Jag XKRS-R              30.3 @ 169.0
2014 Audi RS7 (560)          30.5 @ 170.1
2008 997 TT                         171.0
2014 Audi R8 V10 Plus        28.6 @ 172.6
???? Kwaka ZX14                     188.48 

Does taking the limiter off count as stock?

[VinceM]

Where is the chart that was put together with TR speeds, specs and SRR fwhp figures?

[EmmaJ]

With two slighty iffy turbos I could be fair game for ARAF this year

I don't think Gareth is going to let me win again this year anyway

[ARAF]

paramoreg said:

I'm assuming with the event being sponsored by Vauxhall and all this inter make abuse going on that having replace a my 730hp vxr8 with a 850hp Datsun R35 that I can't run, only watch at best?

I'm guessing you've got the day off from pizza deliveries and mini-cabbing then?

It's a shame, I know - but as Vx not only underwrite the day, but also subsidise it, I feel privileged to be allowed to run under the Aussie banner. I think the reason why Vx are strict about what is or isn't allowed, is that Chevrolet UK were giving the option of their customers playing if the costs were shared, but decided that Camaro and Corvette owners wouldn't be interested so wouldn't chip in.

[paramoreg]

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ARAF said:

I'm guessing you've got the day off from pizza deliveries and mini-cabbing then?

lol id have eaten the pizza long before they were ever delivered

ARAF said:

Chevrolet UK were giving the option of their customers playing if the costs were shared, but decided that Camaro and Corvette owners wouldn't be interested so wouldn't chip in.

Shame Chevy are clearly cheapskates and no fun. Good for Dougie and the VX guys to be supporting the brand so well. Doesn't help me as id like to have seen how the GTR goes against some of the bigger hp V8s similar to my old one. I might come along to watch anyway, see some of fun and frolicking!

[ARAF]

paramoreg said:

Shame Chevy are clearly cheapskates and no fun.

It just shows that the other models (and management) are still Daewoo under the skin.

[MyM8V8]

paramoreg said:

Shame Chevy are clearly cheapskates and no fun.

That's a cheap shot Gary, You cant blame the guys at VXR (who have done a brilliant job for us over the years rewarding us for brand loyalty) because you left the family and just want to come along and piss on their party.

[paramoreg]

MyM8V8 said:

That's a cheap shot Gary, You cant blame the guys at VXR (who have done a brilliant job for us over the years rewarding us

Hey Gareth, I thought I said Dougie and the VX guys were doing a great job supporting the brand and only in reference to Arafs comment on Chevy not chipping in I said that was poor and a shame for owners of those cars who might want to come along for some fun.

I have no axe to grind at all about VX, I think they do a great job. I might have left the brand but still think the big v8 bruisers and the forum are great. Saying that the forum seems to have a different dynamic than it did a few years back when I had the Wortec Carbon edition as my first VXR8, but still an excellent font of knowledge nonetheless.

Hopefully I'll make it to TR as a spectator as should be a good day for sure.

Edited by paramoreg on Thursday 28th May 09:05

[ARAF]

paramoreg said:

Hopefully I'll make it to TR as a spectator as should be a good day for sure.

Hopefully you will. Remember that you'll need to pre-book the supporters ticket at £5, but that does include lunch.