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by Castaway
Tue Sep 23, 2014 10:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mattys Civic Turbo
Replies: 6
Views: 10285

Re: Mattys Civic Turbo

Tahir wrote:This used to be at York everytime I was there.

D16A9 turbo then, great car, brilliant guy!

You still racing in this Matt?
He hasn't run it this year but I believe he's got plans for next year!

Watch this space! :drivegear:
by Castaway
Sun Jun 27, 2010 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Power to Weight calculator,0-60, 1/4 mile ect
Replies: 23
Views: 7291

I guessed my power and weight and the results are about right, although I can crack a better 1/4 than that. I run 13.54 @ 102 last year on road tyres and a slipping clutch hence the 7000rpm 2nd gear lauches. Low 13's for me this year with new clutch/lighter flywheel and more practise. Are you comin...
by Castaway
Sat Jun 26, 2010 12:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Power to Weight calculator,0-60, 1/4 mile ect
Replies: 23
Views: 7291

Used this for my (standard) MX5 (sorry it's not a Honda!) Power at Flywheel (BHP) : 140 Weight without Driver (KG) : 1000 Power to Weight Ratio (BHP Per Ton) : 142.25 0 - 60 (Secs) : 7.39 0 - 100 (Secs) : 21.44 60 - 100 (Secs) : 14.06 Quarter Mile (Secs) : 15.85 Terminal Speed (MPH) : 85.96 Drag Str...
by Castaway
Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new 1/4 mile time
Replies: 16
Views: 5996

Re: new 1/4 mile time

turbo_d16a9 wrote:just to let you all know ive just gone faster on 1/4 mile,

time is now 12.3 @ 116mph.

now looking to get in 11s :lol:
You need to change your sig, too!!
by Castaway
Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new 1/4 mile time
Replies: 16
Views: 5996

cryz2 wrote::shock: :lol:

took out the old man big time !!!!!! :wink:

looked very fast
Yeah, but I beat him off the line!

It is a pretty damn quick car, though!!
by Castaway
Wed Jun 02, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new 1/4 mile time
Replies: 16
Views: 5996

Here's a vid of me and Matty at York last weekend. Not his quickest run but a 12.86 ain't too bad!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8vlMVgov8U
by Castaway
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: wats going on
Replies: 11
Views: 4402

Nice one!
Puzzled me when I typed Civic (C1v1c!). Next time I looked it said CRX!!
Which, of course, it will do again!
by Castaway
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: anyone racing at york bank holiday????
Replies: 14
Views: 6995

robhornerhonda wrote:will you be running in b class?i ve been wanting to have a look at yours bud
He runs in Class C.
Been doing some stuff to it so hoping it's going to be quicker still!

Come and say Hi, look out for a Castaway motorhome, my bronze MX5 and his red Civic!
by Castaway
Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:44 pm
Forum: 4th Gen Section
Topic: DNR's 2011 EF Drag car (page 5 for new update)
Replies: 67
Views: 43462

Matty reckons he's got plans and is trying for an 11 this year, we'll wait and see what happens!
1.8 sec 60ft will be good if you get that!
by Castaway
Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: 4th Gen Section
Topic: DNR's 2011 EF Drag car (page 5 for new update)
Replies: 67
Views: 43462

Daz wrote: ........At the very least should make it the uk's fastest 4g civic.


Daz
That's going to upset Matty!
At least his will still be road legal!

It'll be interesting to see how it goes, though.
Best of luck with it!
by Castaway
Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:22 pm
Forum: Newbie Area
Topic: Hi from an old geezer!
Replies: 20
Views: 12124

marC wrote:
turbo_d16a9 wrote:hi dad.
haha, now thats a 4GUK first :D

family on board!
We like to be at the forefront of technological advancement!
by Castaway
Wed Dec 23, 2009 11:21 pm
Forum: Newbie Area
Topic: Hi from an old geezer!
Replies: 20
Views: 12124

turbo_d16a9 wrote:hi dad.
You took your time!
(No change there, then!)
by Castaway
Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:21 pm
Forum: Newbie Area
Topic: Hi from an old geezer!
Replies: 20
Views: 12124

Tahir wrote:Hello Matt's Papa.

I think you should sell your MX5 and buy a 4G.

:D


Tahir
When I can get hold of a soft top 4G, I might think about it!! :)
by Castaway
Tue Dec 15, 2009 12:19 pm
Forum: Newbie Area
Topic: Hi from an old geezer!
Replies: 20
Views: 12124

tobiasnugent wrote:your form darlo! ahah welcome! :)
Well, someone has to!
by Castaway
Mon Dec 14, 2009 10:14 pm
Forum: 4th Gen Section
Topic: Z6 turbo Build
Replies: 101
Views: 83321

nice !!! have any engine shots ??? This is as close as you're going to get until he gets his finger out! This was at York a couple of years ago. 11.00pm and changing the head in the middle of an old airfield! The things we do for fun!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/TrophyPhil/York%20Racewa...