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deano87

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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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20th Mar 07 at 18:00

In the passed I've heard a lot of people say they run their car at Santa Pod, whether it be an organised CS event, PVS, Trax etc and there car goes bang, what ever it may be!

Is there a reason why this does it?

Only reason I ask is that Pow and I might be having a race at PVS, 12v vs. 1.2 16v with AC

to see what is quicker, and to get some experience of doing such things.

I am worried about damaging my car, as I really can't afford to not have it running as I need it for Uni.

Is it innevitable that if you give your car some welly, that it'll break? Or is it just luck? Or is it people running their car with a known problem? Do people get their car serviced before PVS and such events.

Any info, stories would be appreciated

willay

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20th Mar 07 at 18:01

dont be a puss, its a 1.2 16v. Its only the V-sport conversions that go bust on the strip, fact

SportBoy

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20th Mar 07 at 18:03

if you manage to brake it il will personally give you 10 quid!

fir3vip3r

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20th Mar 07 at 18:05

if your abusing your car it will wear the engine quicker but your car will be fine. most things that blow up will be running high horsepower...

tom_simes

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20th Mar 07 at 18:05

I give my car stick quite a bit, take it to 6000rpm and above when having a bit of fun accelerating out of roundabouts etc, and I haven't had a problem yet. I personally wouldn't be worried about it.

skell

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20th Mar 07 at 18:08

Don't be so soft

What do you consider raggin your 12v?

Andy Stocker

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20th Mar 07 at 18:09

3k rebuild for me

deano87

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20th Mar 07 at 18:11

quote:
Originally posted by Andy Stocker
3k rebuild for me

Exactly

Yes, 12v vs. 1.2 16x with A/C - which would win

could go down in history

Or not.

Jenko_Sport

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20th Mar 07 at 18:12

Was wundering if you were going to reply Andy

skell

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20th Mar 07 at 18:12

I can't imagine it blowing so easy..... what do you consider ragging your 12v..... were are you changing gear if your hammering it?

willay

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20th Mar 07 at 18:13

I give my car death on a daily basis, fill it with oil and go. I did roughly 25-28 runs on my last visit to Santa Pod and the only problem I had was abit of a hot start issue

Got me home though, fucking ace.

CORSA R ACE

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20th Mar 07 at 18:13

any one got any nissan 200sx s for sale i want one for my next car

willay

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20th Mar 07 at 18:13

skell

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20th Mar 07 at 18:14

quote:
Originally posted by skell
I can't imagine it blowing so easy..... what do you consider ragging your 12v..... were are you changing gear if your hammering it?

Jenko_Sport

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20th Mar 07 at 18:14

When i was working and i could afford endless fuel my car got abused on a daily basis and not a problem apart from altanator belt snaping but thats just general wear and tare.

Joe

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20th Mar 07 at 18:14

I doubt you could even hammer a 12v hard enough to break anything. However i'd just be too damn embarassed to anyway.

CORSA R ACE

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20th Mar 07 at 18:15

whats with the laughs i really want one there ace even thou i am 17

deano87

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20th Mar 07 at 18:15

quote:
Originally posted by skell
I can't imagine it blowing so easy..... what do you consider ragging your 12v..... were are you changing gear if your hammering it?

Hmmm, had it round to the red line a couple of times

COMPLETELY pointless though because it losses power (of the power it has) at about 5krpm, so would probably change then.

Joe - we all have to start somewhere

probably will get laughs but it'll be an experience of racing the pod and not having to wait a few years

plus I can see the 1/4 time

[Edited on 20-03-2007 by deano87]

Tommy L

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20th Mar 07 at 18:16

12volt day at the pod. yes please

Andy Stocker

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20th Mar 07 at 18:17

quote:
Originally posted by deano87

quote:
Originally posted by Andy Stocker
3k rebuild for me

Exactly

Yes, 12v vs. 1.2 16x with A/C - which would win could go down in history

Or not.

I doubt you'd have to spend 3k rebuilding yours

skell

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20th Mar 07 at 18:17

mine doesn't have a rev counter, i don't think it will limit either

always gives up first...... but i regulary go 20 in 1st, 40 second, 60 3rd, 4th forever and it hasn't blown up...... you'll be fine

Chris F

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20th Mar 07 at 18:18

mines going up there soon!

Get the 8 Valveerrr out

TomWilly

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20th Mar 07 at 18:19

quote:
Originally posted by corsa_tomtom1502
12volt week at the pod. yes please

deano87

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20th Mar 07 at 18:19

Skell, do you have a 12v? A 12v will limit BUT there is no point as you end up slowing down - changing gear keeps it going!

[Edited on 20-03-2007 by deano87]

Tommy L

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20th Mar 07 at 18:19

edit: wasn't asking me

[Edited on 20-03-2007 by corsa_tomtom1502]

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