pip470 61 Posted August 3, 2015 Dyno pull https://youtu.be/3yTLgeCiUdQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opticaltrigger 52 Posted August 6, 2015 Hi Phill, Just come by your build thread here and I love it.Great project mate. Im a drag fan myself and I'm very interested in the different chassis dynamics involved with FWD.My racing days were years ago and it was all RWD,but the world of FWD drag racing seems to have really come on in the last ten years. I'm sure you must be all over it yourself, but it's theese FWD 60 foot times that I'm really interested in and how you can improve the chassis to get it down. I watched your dyno run video.Very nice...Where was the test cell that you had it done in? Looks like a decent setup there. Anyway, I'm gona keep watching this one so please keep the updates coming. If we manage to get the turbo project car car up to the Pod this year be great to see you run mate.Good luck with the racing. All the very best O.T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted November 24, 2015 Just a quick update, I will hopefully have the car on the road and ready for the fast show in April. O.T i wrote a reply but it logged me out and i lost what I wrote. I would love to see the turbo at the pod. April maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
opticaltrigger 52 Posted November 27, 2015 Horrible when that happens,it's happened to me to but never mind.The car looks the business mate. All the best O.T. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted November 28, 2015 Very very tidy! Keep the updates coming!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johniban 59 1 Cars Posted December 1, 2015 loving reading through this one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted September 24, 2016 Car made it into this month's pic. Well chuffed especially as it was my go who wrote it and got it contact with them. After 15 years sticking with me I also proposed to her and she said yes. Been a very good month. Just to finish the head and get it on the engine again next week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calvinhorse 870 Posted September 24, 2016 Double congratulations Phil! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted March 2, 2017 Engine is now back together and timed up. Still lots to do. No time to be dynoed again. Will be taking it to fast show untested so if your going give me a shout. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted March 2, 2017 Engine is now back together and timed up. Still lots to do. No time to be dynoed again. Will be taking it to fast show untested so if your going give me a shout. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted May 19, 2017 So first outing was the fast show, very busy show. Best time was a 13.2 @108 and a 2.2 60ft. I struggled so much to get the power down. The rear was squatting hard and the front was lifting. So when i returned a phone cal was made to torsion performance and decided on some 28mm torsion bars. They were a pig to fit but when fitted to all the new powder coated beam i was really happy and i returned to the pod again. Testing began with the same road tires as before and the outcome was pretty much the same with regards the time. the rear does not squat but the front lifts to its maximum on acceleration. I did however take my slicks and for the first time ever i gave them ago. A little bit nervouse i approached the line and left gingerly and the car just seem to hook. result was a 12.9. I then left a little harder and resulted in a new pb of 12.69. Buzzing with that i went straight back round, it seemed the it could take the launch no matter what i gave it and sure enough another pb of 12.59. I then did a couple of passenger runs as ive had a lot of support with this car and wanted to give back. I really enjoyed seeing their reaction. I had 1 last run left and with a bit of practice i gave it more of the line., it hooked and pushed me back in my seat, a 1.8 60ft and a final pb of 12.44 @108. Going forward i still want to get the 60fts down to 1.6 and i have a few ideas, one being limit straps on the front suspension and also having a full suspension set up. getting it corner weighted and tracking right whilst launching. I made a short vid so if you have time please take a look. https://youtu.be/0OM5D0s-1kw Also if you have facebook please follow my page on https://www.facebook.com/Rapid-Rattler-Racing-170432749676548/?fref=nf https://www.facebook.com/Rapid-Rattler-Racing-170432749676548/?fref=nf many thanks Phill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted May 26, 2017 https://youtu.be/K1ixxAoCr9c Slow motion video my pug on a launch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted May 26, 2017 https://youtu.be/K1ixxAoCr9c Slow motion video my pug on a launch 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy0075 9 1 Cars Posted May 28, 2017 Nice car and engine build. Hope you will see 11:xx soon! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcc 855 Posted May 28, 2017 It wont be long! Phil is commited to that 205!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted April 8, 2022 Hello everyone, it’s been a while but I thought I’d update you with a little video. The car is still racing and my current pb is 11.4 @118 mph I will update this thread with some pics as I’m sure it’s changed abit since the last update. It’s great to see all the old names still posting too amazing forum. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 122 1 Cars Posted April 9, 2022 Amazing, great effort! Best update your signature too then Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted April 9, 2022 (edited) Thank you barneys66. I have no idea what my signature says and can’t seem to find it anywhere. It’s been a while on this forum. Doh i think I found it, changed it but I can’t see it. Thank you Edited April 9, 2022 by pip470 Updated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barneys66 122 1 Cars Posted April 10, 2022 23 hours ago, pip470 said: Thank you barneys66. I have no idea what my signature says and can’t seem to find it anywhere. It’s been a while on this forum. Doh i think I found it, changed it but I can’t see it. Thank you Think it only appears when you view the forum on a pc, not your phone, but yes now updated from the sluggish 12-odd seconds it was before 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
16v205 9 Posted July 15, 2022 Hey Phil, I'm glad your still going with this. I was impressed with runs in the 13's, 12's is amazing and 11.4 is just phenomenal. I'd love to see your car in action one day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted September 29, 2023 Newest video here. Spoiler, new pb of 11.2 at 119 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted September 29, 2023 https://youtube.com/watch?v=5McPT0ELTTg&si=Cfth0UbEFy5oP6dk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fenton 1,542 Posted September 29, 2023 5 hours ago, pip470 said: Newest video here. Spoiler, new pb of 11.2 at 119 Bloody fast that pal well done. Best I ever did in the mini was 11.12@125, I’d say you’ve got that well in your sights now! Carl did a 10.83 in the twin engined car in the 90’s!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pip470 61 Posted September 29, 2023 Thanks Tom. I feel like the last time out was the best it’s got in this set up. I’m going to need to save up for a dog box I think to achieve the 10 with this power. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
