DavidBirchZEI220 Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Anyone going - It's a RWYB and the forecast looks OK at the moment. I'll be there hoping to get in the 12's. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEiGHT Posted August 30, 2002 Share Posted August 30, 2002 Yep, I'll be there showing how to Pod it V8 style All torque and no forward motion Should be at least 3 or 4 other SEiGHTs, and hopefully some WSCC guys from Thames Valley if they haven't all broken their cars after Kemble If you haven't been before, or think it sounds a bit scary then don't panic, come along and join the fun. You don't have to run and it's a real "low pressure" event. You can just watch if you want. The more Westfields we get there the better. The last time I went the only Se7ens there where 4 SEiGHTS and a Dax, so you don't have to worry about too many Catering Van or Moggie snobs. Only £23 for probably at least 4 runs and generally a good laugh of a day. If you enjoyed the "social" aspect of Mallory Park track day, you'll love Santa Pod, so much to see and talk about For more info check out http://www.santapod.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stueyboy Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 I'm keen but I noticed from the Santa Pod website that open top car drivers have to wear crash helmets. Is this true for RWYB days? Anyway, will probably go along anyway, so see you there. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBirchZEI220 Posted August 31, 2002 Author Share Posted August 31, 2002 You will need your driving licence to register You need to wear a hemet You must wear long trousers and sleeves And you must tie your arms in with a bit of string (don't really think that bit makes much sense) No sound limits !! in fact westfields often the quietest cars and otherwise fairly relaxed. Best to try and arrive early and get good 2 or 3 good runs in from the start. The surface is slippier than the road if not on slicks so launch takes a bit of getting right. By lunch time it can be very busy with bikes and the max power brigade and you might be lucky to get a couple of runs in all afternoon. I've only taken the Westfield once before but have spectated a couple of times. Normally a good day. I would also expect a few serious machines given the European championships are the following weekend. If you have never heard or seen a top fuel dragster in action (o- 300mph in under 5 secs) worth it for that alone. Also some of the street legal brigade are an experience to behold (0 - 130 in 5.5 secs, 170 in 8.5 !!! Hopefully see you tomorrow. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Catflap Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 What time do you have to be there? I have some jobs need doing and if i can ill pop down and give the blade a bash Hay stu fancy a race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEiGHT Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 Runs start at 10:30 (or is it 10: 00 now ?). However you have to register first and then get in the queue The queue can be quite long, sometimes an hour long during which time you get to push your car a long way... At least the weather should be fine. Nothing worse than queuing for an hour and then having the rain come down and wash out the rest of the day I'm aiming to get there for 9-9:30 so I can get a good breakfast in me first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Catflap Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 Thats extra weight Im eating bowl full of laxatives ready Thats go to shave a second of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEiGHT Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 I need the extra weight to help hold the back end down Not sure if it counts as "unsprung" weight or not, my stomach certainly springs about a lot if I jump up and down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian crocker Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 If anybody goes and wants their performance data put up on the web with a bunch of other Westies then email me the full details off your best slip and I'll add it to my web page - www.seight.com/perf.html Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catflap Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Started out at 7 this morning after staying up till 2 changing to light weight seats, and get 5 miles from home and i get big clutch slip, so i went home pouting Let me know what sort of times you get dudes have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEiGHT Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 13.6 was the best of the day. Had a bit of trouble changing from 2nd to 3rd which I'm not too sure of why....got a few ideas... Next RWYB is 15th Sept. - only 2 weeks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catflap Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Aint that donno weekend? Thats not a bad time at all mate wish i could have come out to play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidBirchZEI220 Posted September 1, 2002 Author Share Posted September 1, 2002 A good day but only three westfields on the day. Very busy so only did three runs but very good weather - sunburnt now. Ian my best time was 12.49 @ 119.55. I backed it up with a couple of 12.6's but still struggling for grip with a best 2.3sec 60 ft time. I need softer tyres. An improvement on my previous best so I have emailed you the timing slip. There was a bond bug three wheeler with an R1 engine running low 12's also - apparently weighs 400kgs (with driver !! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catflap Posted September 1, 2002 Share Posted September 1, 2002 Crikey dave, what engine you runing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEiGHT Posted September 2, 2002 Share Posted September 2, 2002 It's pretty clear that anything over a 3.9 has way too much torque at the start for standard road tyres. My best 0-60ft time was 2.09 on the standard factory Avon ZV1s. Comparing my runs to Jons, we were pretty much identical for the first 1/8th mile (within 6/100's) but after this point his power really kicks in. Terminal speeds were in the high 90s which I couldn't understand, but then realised it was because I was changing into 5th near the line when I should just have kept going in 4th. Now getting a 102 terminal speed. I'm considering buying a couple of slicks just for this event, but I'm not sure how effective they will be without real "warming up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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