How do we beat TomP at Parade 07 ? |
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How do we beat TomP at Parade 07 ? |
Brad Roberts |
Oct 6 2006, 12:33 PM
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I like Tom. Great guy. Got to spend time with him while I lived in NorCal.. but it doesnt mean I'm going to lay down for him at an AutoX..LOL
I have the chassis and the LSD gearbox. I dont even have to drive (I'll put a SCCA National Champ in the seat if need be) What kind of HP/TQ will it take to beat him. I'm figuring the course is going to be VERY fast since it is being held here in SD. Thoughts on this? This will probably be my last "hurrah" with owning a 914 race car. The car is GUTTED. No windshield.. very little to NO steel in it. Goodyear R430's on 7's+8's. Full cage. It will end up with alum floor pans with small tubes. Shifter/seat/steering wheel. 3 gallon tank. B |
Randal |
Oct 6 2006, 03:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I like Tom. Great guy. Got to spend time with him while I lived in NorCal.. but it doesnt mean I'm going to lay down for him at an AutoX..LOL I have the chassis and the LSD gearbox. I dont even have to drive (I'll put a SCCA National Champ in the seat if need be) What kind of HP/TQ will it take to beat him. I'm figuring the course is going to be VERY fast since it is being held here in SD. Thoughts on this? This will probably be my last "hurrah" with owning a 914 race car. The car is GUTTED. No windshield.. very little to NO steel in it. Goodyear R430's on 7's+8's. Full cage. It will end up with alum floor pans with small tubes. Shifter/seat/steering wheel. 3 gallon tank. B Thoughts are great, but a car, or cars, based upon real math are better. Briefly there are two approaches: First you need a lightweight car (+/-1600lbs) that has all or most of the suspension tricks, including a full cage, so that the suspension works. You need either a 3.6 (6) or a big well built 4. The 3.6 will need to be at least 300HP to the rear wheels, with tires to match. This configuration would probably be more like 1800lbs and change. The 4 would need to be at least 200hp, with the same amount of torque, but can probably run cantilevered tires/slicks. Great brakes, of course. LSD is a must. Raised suspension points are good. And of course you need drivers. Maybe this is the most important element as Tom is a national quality autoX driver. BPR has more than one car that fits the above description and our 2007 plans are to dial them in and compete locally and at Parade. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) |
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