VBH's VMax

[jeremyc]

Anyone see Fifth Gear last night with VBH doing her VMax impression in a Vanquish?

They were apparently using a US airfield base (in the UK) that has a 2.5 mile runway - anyone know which one or where it is?

Perhaps we should invite her along to VMax VII for some tips - she was a bit girly-squealy about the whole thing....

[GregE240]

I got a text message from Craig last night.....something like "172...pah"

Think the runway is oop nowf somewhere.

>> Edited by GregE240 on Tuesday 16th November 09:06

[shadytree]

GregE240 said:

I got a text message from Craig last night.....something like "172...pah"

I did 173 in the DB9 , why on earth would you spend an extra 60 bags on a Vanquish ?

[GregE240]

shadytree said:

GregE240 said: I got a text message from Craig last night.....something like "172...pah" I did 173 in the DB9 , why on earth would you spend an extra 60 bags on a Vanquish ?

Does your fanbelt ping off when you turn full lock Stu?

Bear in mind you did it on a runway 1/2 a mile shorter too.

[shadytree]

GregE240 said:

Does your fanbelt ping off when you turn full lock Stu?

eerrr nope , the only thing that went ping in my car was Ogg's 'arris

GregE240 said:

Bear in mind you did it on a runway 1/2 a mile shorter too.

It's gone to the dealer today to get the brakes checked. I think I melted them at VMAX
So if anyone sees a silver DB9 going like the clappers in Kent/Essex it's probably the old man missbehaving !

[AJLintern]

Suprising they didn't mention anything about the effect of a headwind/tailwind - seems to make quite a difference.

[craigw]

yeah what a load of pants I enjoyed watching it but somehow it feels a little tame after what we've all experienced

[shadytree]

craigw said:

yeah what a load of pants I enjoyed watching it but somehow it feels a little tame after what we've all experienced

VBH was bricking it at 170 , maybe she should get a ride in the SL65

[craigw]

also, the more I see them the more I think the DB9 is just so much better looking than the vanquish.

[Mrs Fish]

craigw said:

also, the more I see them the more I think the DB9 is just so much better looking than the vanquish.

indeed

[craigw]

to be fair to VBH the 1st time I did vmax in my Ferrari I was bricking it.

[GregE240]

craigw said:

to be fair to VBH the 1st time I did vmax in my Ferrari I was bricking it.

You and me both mate

[shadytree]

craigw said:

to be fair to VBH the 1st time I did vmax in my Ferrari I was bricking it.

sorry must be me then , I remember you said to me
"Ok stuart, on your first run get used to the track and then build your speed up "

sod that... flat out mate

[craigw]

I do recall my ears bleeding as you launched at full pelt!

[shadytree]

I recall getting a run in Simon's Lambo. He said
"I'm not the best driver in the world and sh*t myself at highspeeds"
I said ok no problem....
JUST DON'T LIFT THEN !!

[dazren]

Now if you were a decent bloke you would have taken into consideration his fears and offered to drive the Lambo for him.

DAZ

[shadytree]

dazren said:

Now if you were a decent bloke you would have taken into consideration his fears and offered to drive the Lambo for him. DAZ

I did , but he reconed he's an even worse passenger. He didn't want any rides
We'll have to get him over his phobia next vmax. Maybe just strap him in

[trackdemon]

shadytree said:

craigw said: to be fair to VBH the 1st time I did vmax in my Ferrari I was bricking it. sorry must be me then , I remember you said to me "Ok stuart, on your first run get used to the track and then build your speed up " sod that... flat out mate

In fairness, you did have a fair bit of practice on the way up there

[shadytree]

trackdemon said:

In fairness, you did have a fair bit of practice on the way up there

I have absolutley no idea what you are talking about Stephen

[Big T]

craigw said:

to be fair to VBH the 1st time I did vmax in my Ferrari I was bricking it.

Know how you feel chap, when the Cerb hit 170+ knowing the bonnet was about to rip off, sh!t your pants time!!! Felt like the car was gonna rip apart, well some of it did I suppose ...The 360 was so tame at those speeds, I do miss the adrenaline.....T.