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> Out with the old...in with the new...Britain's Racecar Development, Subaru Engine, Lotus Suspension! Time to go racing!
Britain Smith
post Jul 29 2013, 10:12 AM
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Where are you going to find 1.5 seconds?



Drive it harder, tighter and smoother through the corners. Don't rely on the point and shoot approach.

The time is there, just have to become one with the car, which will not be easy as the speed transition is somewhat brutal.



Hey Randal...you going to make the Medford Enduro event this year?

-Britain
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post Jul 29 2013, 10:31 AM
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I am also about 40lbs overweight and I have plans for that.


I've met you--you don't have the weight to lose! Maybe the car does, but... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I have no idea if lower-speed experience means anything to where you are right now, but you still seemed to be a little behind the car in a number of spots, like in the slaloms. The "fun run" was better in that regard, but I could see the push in the sweepers.

In my car, I'd just try to drive around the push (drive deeper into the corners, etc.) but you have a lot more options open to you.

I think you've got another half-second on that particular course that I can see, but it's all in little dribs and drabs. More that that will have to come from improving the car some more (the high-speed push you mention) and from driving stuff that I'm not good enough to see.

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post Jul 29 2013, 10:39 AM
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I thought the same thing about the slalom when I watched the video. However, if you listen to the motor you can hear that I am accelerating thru the slalom which puts me right where I want to be on the exit. You no longer need to lift rotate like you have to do on stock 914 suspension. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) That is a 26pace slalom and I am on the rev limiter which is about 62mph.

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post Jul 29 2013, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(Britain Smith @ Jul 29 2013, 09:12 AM) *

QUOTE(Randal @ Jul 29 2013, 07:55 AM) *

QUOTE(URY914 @ Jul 29 2013, 06:54 AM) *

Where are you going to find 1.5 seconds?



Drive it harder, tighter and smoother through the corners. Don't rely on the point and shoot approach.

The time is there, just have to become one with the car, which will not be easy as the speed transition is somewhat brutal.



Hey Randal...you going to make the Medford Enduro event this year?

-Britain


I'm planning on going Britain. Hope you'll be coming as well to uphold or improve upon your great time last year.

I'm doing pushups every day now, so no limp arms at the Fall event!
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post Jul 29 2013, 01:23 PM
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QUOTE(Dave_Darling @ Jul 29 2013, 09:31 AM) *

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I am also about 40lbs overweight and I have plans for that.


I've met you--you don't have the weight to lose! Maybe the car does, but... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I have no idea if lower-speed experience means anything to where you are right now, but you still seemed to be a little behind the car in a number of spots, like in the slaloms. The "fun run" was better in that regard, but I could see the push in the sweepers.

In my car, I'd just try to drive around the push (drive deeper into the corners, etc.) but you have a lot more options open to you.

I think you've got another half-second on that particular course that I can see, but it's all in little dribs and drabs. More that that will have to come from improving the car some more (the high-speed push you mention) and from driving stuff that I'm not good enough to see.

--DD


Reminds me of a question I had. Are you really installing a Guard limit slip as opposed to a torque bias differential? I got rid of all the understeer I had with the Guard LS when I installed the Guard TB. For Autox Guard's TB's really work; I mean I haven't had any under steer since I went with the TB and Avons. In fact I haven't even figured out the limits yet.
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post Jul 29 2013, 02:19 PM
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Post #502 pic shows a TB diff.
Note the helical cut gears visible through the slots in the housing.
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post Jul 29 2013, 02:28 PM
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Yep...Guard TBD! Best option for AX.
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post Jul 29 2013, 08:18 PM
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Yep...Guard TBD! Best option for AX.


Magic really.
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post Jul 29 2013, 09:42 PM
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Check out britain's YouTube page. He has some new uploads of recent runs with the new gearbox.
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The Where2Race Porsche 914 had a great outing this past weekend at the NWR SCCA Solo Autocross #7 in Packwood, WA. Took overall top time both days and grabbed 2nd in PAX on Sunday. The course was fast and challenging, with several opportunities to make mistakes. The car ran great, new gearing was much better. Here is a video of my fastest run...enjoy.

http://youtu.be/oFl0zJtdnQM
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post Aug 19 2013, 07:58 PM
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Wow. Britain, I'm proud that I post on the same board that you do.
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post Aug 20 2013, 08:41 AM
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Wow. Britain, I'm proud that I post on the same board that you do.


Yeah, me too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Folks might like to know your speed in gears.....the limiter was talkin' at ya in first.
Didn't hear in it second. Looked pretty damn fast to me tho.
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post Aug 20 2013, 10:00 AM
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Wow. Britain, I'm proud that I post on the same board that you do.


Yeah, me too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Folks might like to know your speed in gears.....the limiter was talkin' at ya in first.
Didn't hear in it second. Looked pretty damn fast to me tho.



According to my calculations, should be 62mph in first and 80mph in 2nd. I just got a new data logging set-up with GPS to get accurate speed info.

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post Oct 11 2013, 09:17 AM
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Here is my video from the Siskiyou Sports Car Club Fall Enduro 2013. It is 5laps around a large kart track in which you hit speeds a touch over 90mph down the straightaway. I have been working to make my car faster every year and this year I finally broke the 21year overall track record set in '92 with a time of 3:38.115secs.

Here is a breakdown of my runs over the years:
2010: Porsche 2.7L Engine/Porsche Suspension: 3:52
2011: Subaru 2.0L Engine/Porsche Suspension: 3:49
2012: Subaru 2.0L Engine/Lotus Suspension: 3:42
2013: Subaru 2.0L Engine/Lotus Suspension/930 Trans/Aero: 3:38

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg7KmOfUolk...eature=youtu.be

Here is another video showing side by side lap comparison between my co-driver Alan Wizemann and myself. He did a great job and this video should really help him improve his time next year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmECCM5ppqo...eature=youtu.be
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Good lord! It looks like it's quite hard to effectively use all of the power that thing has.

And you didn't exactly leave a lot of time out on the track, did you? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I still remember instructing you in your very first autoX ever--wasn't it at a WCR? The 1.7 with the "OH PLEASE SOMEONE GET ME A SWAY BAR" suspension. (And I think you even beat my time in my 2.0!!)

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post Oct 11 2013, 10:54 AM
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Wow, what a ride. But both you guys need to work on conditioning. See the way your heads snap back whenever you accelerate? That car's stronger than you are! To the gym!!
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post Oct 11 2013, 10:55 AM
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We are definitely not worthy!

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