9 Second Gtst In The Uk

[Ben D]

I'd suggest the quickest GTS-T award might be closer to this mark

http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-Skyline-Timeslip-8760.html

8.625 @ 161, 1.39 to 60 ft, half track 5.58 at 130 mph, maintaining the IRS with a powerglide , a shot of gas and a RB26

all cheating when you go to the auto and add gas.... Just jokin.. Good on ya Hiroki Matsumoto

[Ben D]

BTW, I've run quite a few 9 sec passes at around 145 mph using a crossply rear and radial front, and never had a problem - its legal to do so in NZ, where the tracks are dodgy (being polite, some are downright crap). Ovrer in Australia, I was forced by the rules to run front runners, and have noticed absolutely SFA difference in the ride stability compared to the radial front/crossply rears.

My theory is with the independent rear suspension, stability in the big end is much better than something with a live axle.

Ben D S12 Gazelle RSX, 9.38 and 153.9 mph, 1.33 to 60 ft, stock IRS and 5 speed manual

[R31Nismoid]

I'd suggest the quickest GTS-T award might be closer to this mark

http://www.dragtimes.com/Nissan-Skyline-Timeslip-8760.html

8.625 @ 161, 1.39 to 60 ft, half track 5.58 at 130 mph, maintaining the IRS with a powerglide , a shot of gas and a RB26

all cheating when you go to the auto and add gas.... Just jokin.. Good on ya Hiroki Matsumoto

Is that the one with the tube chassis, and nothing more than a seat, cage, mighty rear tubs... Oh... and a steering wheel?

[2rismo]

Is that the one with the tube chassis, and nothing more than a seat, cage, mighty rear tubs... Oh... and a steering wheel?

Have you checked out projectgtst.com ?

It has a carbon fibre dash and nothing inside the cabin - not so difficult to compare.

[2rismo]

Benny, I think the stability in the Gazelle comes from the lack of door trims

Seriously though, I've seen 12 second R33's suffer from xply/radial combos.

Adrian

[1JZ.747]

Seriously though, I've seen 12 second R33's suffer from xply/radial combos.

Adrian

yes and also suffered from being eaten up by a litlle old grandpa car.

in mr best doctor evil laugh

boohahahahaha boohahahahahaha

[Ben D]

Benny, I think the stability in the Gazelle comes from the lack of door trims

Seriously though, I've seen 12 second R33's suffer from xply/radial combos.

Adrian

No, it has door trims, just alloy ones, not OEM. Must be when you take the headlining out when you add the rollcage. All that extra 2 kg of weight in the roof must be what does it, though I thought that the metal in the cage would off set that somewhat....

Might be the tyre pressure difference between fronts and backs then ? I never run really low tyre pressures (less than 15 psi) so maybe thats it.

[2rismo]

Could be the higher pressures in your slicks mate - true.

[Beer Baron]

i must say the dash, doors and seats in that car look stunning. very nice work.

[R31Nismoid]

Have you checked out projectgtst.com ?

It has a carbon fibre dash and nothing inside the cabin - not so difficult to compare.

actually i didnt

I would have thought it wouldnt have been totally stripped to around 1200kg's... thats intense

Is Brett's stripped? What does he tip the scales too?

I know Ryan Quinn's still has the full dash and all that jazz, being its street driven etc. So probably around the 1400kg mark, if not more

[2rismo]

actually i didnt

I would have thought it wouldnt have been totally stripped to around 1200kg's... thats intense

Is Brett's stripped? What does he tip the scales too?

I know Ryan Quinn's still has the full dash and all that jazz, being its street driven etc. So probably around the 1400kg mark, if not more

Brett who?

[trackdayaddict]

Hi guys,

Many thanks for some of your kind comments.

God knows if we have taken the right decision to go down the RB25 route but if you dont try then you'll never know i guess.

Please dont think all of the shouting about the time means we dont realise how far behind we still are from you guys with the times you have set (RB26 or not) ie/ awesome 9.4 etc etc. I nearly died of shock when I found out someone in japan has done an 8.6 sec pass ! - lol

Have to say it's great to be talking to you guys in Aus as for years now you have been developing GTST drag cars whilst in Europe there has not been an awful lot of activity (best previous UK best time 11.2 secs).

I honestly do think we can get an 8 out of the engine we have at the mo - may take some time though.

We have a lot of testing to do before October when the car next runs & finally we can turn the nos on now & turn the boost on thanks to finding grip with the suspension. The gearbox will make the biggest difference in terms of time saving but what a great box the std has been too date - so bloody strong.

We will also need to look at the drive shafts - snapped both off last time as well - lol

Be great to see another 8 sec GTST anywhere in the world whether it's in Aus , Uk or anywhere - they have been overlooked for far far too long

John

[2rismo]

Please dont think all of the shouting about the time means we dont realise how far behind we still are from you guys with the times you have set

Mate, I'm really not trying to be cheeky - unusual for me I know - but if the above is true, why the crowing about an FIA certifiable record on GTR.CO.UK ?

Adrian

[MrBlonde]

Hi guys,

Many thanks for some of your kind comments.

God knows if we have taken the right decision to go down the RB25 route but if you dont try then you'll never know i guess.

Please dont think all of the shouting about the time means we dont realise how far behind we still are from you guys with the times you have set (RB26 or not) ie/ awesome 9.4 etc etc. I nearly died of shock when I found out someone in japan has done an 8.6 sec pass ! - lol

Have to say it's great to be talking to you guys in Aus as for years now you have been developing GTST drag cars whilst in Europe there has not been an awful lot of activity (best previous UK best time 11.2 secs).

I honestly do think we can get an 8 out of the engine we have at the mo - may take some time though.

We have a lot of testing to do before October when the car next runs & finally we can turn the nos on now & turn the boost on thanks to finding grip with the suspension. The gearbox will make the biggest difference in terms of time saving but what a great box the std has been too date - so bloody strong.

We will also need to look at the drive shafts - snapped both off last time as well - lol

Be great to see another 8 sec GTST anywhere in the world whether it's in Aus , Uk or anywhere - they have been overlooked for far far too long

John

Good to hear from you John, love to follow your exploits as you work towards an 8 in your beast!