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View Poll Results: Will JP run sub 12s at Brighton? | |
No, not unless he simultaneously wins the world record for the fastest man on foot since the MDA isn’t yet finished.
|     | 16 | 45.71% | |
No, Wendy M will beat him by at least one second and she isn’t in to the 12s yet. And that was with child.
|    | 4 | 11.43% | |
Yes, but only when launched from a trebuchet poised at the launch tree.
|    | 8 | 22.86% | |
Yes, but while driving Roy and Paul’s car since the MDA isn’t yet finished.
|    | 7 | 20.00% | 
07-25-04, 11:32 PM
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| | Ron Earp Retiree 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC, USA
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Rep Power: 58  | Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
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07-26-04, 05:29 AM
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| | James 6 Tenths 
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K
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Rep Power: 13  | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
You missed a very viable alternative. I might try and tow the MDA over the 1/4 with my power boat! The 1/4 is only a few metres from the sea! I'll get my brother to get a bloody great run up along the coast and do the first 60ft in 0.5 seconds![img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Very good Ron! Lets see if I can make you eat those words though! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
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07-26-04, 08:20 AM
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| | Ron Earp Retiree
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Rep Power: 58 | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
Well, you know I do hope you prove me wrong since that is sort of the point of this exercise! ;-) | |
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07-27-04, 10:48 AM
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| | p thompson Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milland, West S GT40: None
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| Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
he he he he he he...... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
very funny! | |
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07-27-04, 03:55 PM
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| | 4 Tenths
Join Date: May 2002 GT40: Hertfordshire, UK
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Rep Power: 11 | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
Considering the years of development Roy's car has behind it, the odds on JP beating 12 secs seem about the same as Greece winning the Euro 2004 football tournament [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] Unfortunately miracles don't happen that often - or do you have a German coach? (with apologies to all Greeks) | |
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07-27-04, 05:16 PM
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| | James 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K
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Rep Power: 13 | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
Development yes, I know.
But Paul will openly admit that Roy's engine will only rev to about 6k.
The MDA is light, it does have 450 HP. And it will spin to 7k with ease.
I'll admit that experience is not on my side, but I can assure you I WILL give it FULL death off the line!!
Best,
J.P | |
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07-27-04, 07:26 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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| Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
Old Chinese proverb say
"reelspin means no go forward,and rarge bang means no driveshaft,good ruck Grasshopper" [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | |
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07-28-04, 05:06 AM
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| | James 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K
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I'll rub some plumb sauce into the tyres and i'll be fine! | |
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07-28-04, 06:13 AM
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| | p thompson Administrator
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Milland, West S GT40: None
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| Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
[ QUOTE ]
Development yes, I know.
But Paul will openly admit that Roy's engine will only rev to about 6k.
The MDA is light, it does have 450 HP. And it will spin to 7k with ease.
I'll admit that experience is not on my side, but I can assure you I WILL give it FULL death off the line!!
Best,
J.P
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At the moment but watch this space.....
and for the record - during Roy's winning run last year he stayed below 6K rpm!.......
Bring it on....... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | |
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07-28-04, 06:44 AM
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| | Rookie
Join Date: Jul 2004 GT40: Staffordshire.... UK
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Rep Power: 5 | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
go JP show them all...hee hee good luck mate wish you all the best... | |
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07-28-04, 07:06 AM
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| | Ron Earp Retiree
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: NC, USA
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Rep Power: 58 | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
I think Roy and Paul have you in hp by a fairly decent margin. 6000 RPM or 7500 RPM, the importance of getting into the 11s will be the launch, the power is there for both of you. | |
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07-28-04, 07:09 AM
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| | James 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K
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Rep Power: 13 | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
Yep, thats for sure!
It'll be another great day!
Who else is entering this year?? | |
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07-29-04, 09:41 AM
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| | Malcolm Gold Supporter
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Surrey, UK GT40: GTD
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Well, both Wendy and I have entered so that means you are down to third before you start! | |
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07-29-04, 11:23 AM
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| | James 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K
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Rep Power: 13 | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
Only if I've got my arm trapped in your bloody door!! | |
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09-07-04, 10:31 AM
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| | James 6 Tenths
Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: Brighton, U.K
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Rep Power: 13 | Re: Will JP hit sub 12s at Brighton?
Judgement day approaches.......... | |
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