Hoodedreeper's Mk1 The Purple Monster

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:34 pm

The wing and bling is slowing him down.

speed · Postby **speed** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 5:02 pm

ManiacLachy wrote:You missed it. All the times on that sheet are his. He got a best of 15.4603s @ 86.03MPH.

I don't know much about drag racing, but it looks like he loses power at the top end given 9.8s @ 71MPH for the 1/8 (ie, half way).

Ahhhh. So the handwritten cars are the competitors then.
Reckon I could have nailed a 14 when mine was supercharged.
Hoping for a 12 with a turbo.

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luzinit · Postby **luzinit** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 10:00 am

Ohhhh hahaha I finally get it now. Lol. I don't so silly now as it seems I wasn't the only one.

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rascal · Postby **rascal** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:04 am

ManiacLachy wrote:I don't know much about drag racing, but it looks like he loses power at the top end given 9.8s @ 71MPH for the 1/8 (ie, half way).

Aero drag kicks in.
That wing would be acting like a parachute at the back as well.. Massive AOA..

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:07 am

I'd assume a big part would have been the cooler pipe not being clamped down, as he mentioned.

More rpm, more boost pressure, more air leaking past the unsealed pipe.
That and the fact the tune would be off at the top end for the same reason.

speed · Postby **speed** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 11:42 am

Be interesting to see the results with it all functioning properly with and without the wing.

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hoodedreeper · Postby **hoodedreeper** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 7:49 am

The times under the E.T column are my times,best was 15.4

Fuel prices here fluctuate but have been steady as of late. We're currently paying £1.14 per litre for 97 RON and approx £1.24 per litre for 99 RON.

Insurance is the main killer for high performance cars too,unless your 30+ or you're on a very good salary then people can't generally afford very fast cars (combined with fuel prices). Believe me,there are some fast cars over here but they're not quite as common as say the US.

The car scene over here is a dying thing,no one seems to build a car any more. It's all about getting a car on finance,getting wheels on finance,getting air ride on finance and suddenly you've got a show winning car! I could go on and rant for ages,so i won't bore you all with it.

As with regards to my car's performance,i'm pretty sure anything over 6000rpm and the charger is just producing hot air and has peaked performance. The car isn't built for drag racing,but it was great fun and a good laugh

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 11:39 am

I think 98 here is AUD $1.26, on the down cycle. Fuel is certainly dearer in the UK.

hoodedreeper · Postby **hoodedreeper** » Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:40 am

Headed into the city where a new light tunnel had been put up. Would have been rude not to get some snaps

Magpie · Postby **Magpie** » Wed Dec 21, 2016 7:42 am

Must admit I like the view from the front more than the rear.

hoodedreeper · Postby **hoodedreeper** » Mon Dec 26, 2016 11:31 pm

Certainly not the most exciting christmas present you'd usually receive,but i'm thankful

Received an engine stand and a 1.6 UK long nose engine. Compression is very good 198/202/210/210.

Plans are to strip it down and clean everything up with a lick of paint or powder coat. Will also be fitting a coolant re-route,COPs,GarageStar pulleys (already have these). Replace majority of the gaskets and seals and the usual service stuff.

The supercharger will also get a new coat of paint along with new intercooler pipes as and when the current engine is removed

hoodedreeper · Postby **hoodedreeper** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 3:22 am

Managed to grab a set of Toyota Coil On Plugs at a very good price. Even better that the wiring has already been sorted

Been collecting a box of parts ready

Today (Weds 4th Jan) i was finally able to degrease the block inbetween the rainy showers. Theres a few smaller areas that need cleaning (behind the silver tape for example) but its 90% ready for paint. I've switched from aerosol to brush on as it'll be easier to do with the unexpected weather at the moment

hoodedreeper · Postby **hoodedreeper** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:36 am

Finished off the prep on the block and masked it up ready for paint

A couple of layers of Smooth Silver Hammerite,job done!

Started to spray some bits and pieces in VHT Wrinkle Black

Also had some bits and pieces powder coated in Gloss Black

Today (13th Jan) i received my GarageStar/Circuit Dreamer order,much excite! rare part! wow!

Mazda 323/Mercury Capri Valve Cover
Coil On Plugs bracket
Alloy Overflow Tank
Cam Gear Hardware

I also received majority of replacement stainless bolts for the front of the car

bruce · Postby **bruce** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 8:55 am

I don't think the alloy overflow will fit, it may foul the headlight arms.

hoodedreeper · Postby **hoodedreeper** » Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:00 am

Fitted a front Stainless Tow Hook from Jass Performance along with their new Interior Mirror and retro style oil cap. I also fixed the broken side light on one of the TSIs.

While the bumper was off i refitted my HIDs as the current bulbs are pretty useless

With the car breaking down back in September i was starting to have enough of it,this meant it didn't get cleaned for 4 months!

The other half kindly cleaned it for me,as it always seemed to rain when ever i had a day off :/