Can you do anything about the obvious asymmetry in the launch, where the passenger side front wheel lifts much more than the drivers side. A torque tube maybe?
Chris.
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 8:35 am
by ian.stewart
ChrisJC wrote:Getting closer Perry!
Can you do anything about the obvious asymmetry in the launch, where the passenger side front wheel lifts much more than the drivers side. A torque tube maybe?
Chris.
Nah its easier than that, ballast the left side, by converting it to LHD, More fact than fun,
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:09 am
by kiwicar
ChrisJC wrote:Getting closer Perry!
Can you do anything about the obvious asymmetry in the launch, where the passenger side front wheel lifts much more than the drivers side. A torque tube maybe?
Chris.
You dont want to do that, it is all part of a cunning plan to reduce friction losses , only 3 wheels in contact with the track, 2 driving, 1 steering!
Best regards
Mike
Posted: Mon Jul 16, 2012 1:35 pm
by ChrisJC
Hmm, I like the idea of both steering-wheels being in contact with the tarmac!
Chris.
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:05 am
by Flying Phil
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Well done Perry! MGB GT's like three wheeling!
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:40 pm
by mgbv8
Ha Ha!!
BRILLIANT PHIL
As you know, SuperBee was one of the inspirations for my V8 MGB.
And now its re kindled the MGB Marque back on the 1/4 mile to continue what you started all those years back
Respect!!
Perry
Posted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:45 pm
by mgbv8
ChrisJC wrote:Hmm, I like the idea of both steering-wheels being in contact with the tarmac!
Chris.
Nah!!
Its more fun this way Chris
Since I tweaked the rear suspension I dont have to add much steering input on the launch now. Even though she is still cocking one leg ??
I forgot to add that I jhave a bad brake bind that we discovered on the second run on Sunday. I coasted in drive down the fire yp lane and popped it to neutral at about 10mph. It stopped quite quickly on its own??
I havent had time to find out which brake is binding though. I'll have a look over the weekend.
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:14 am
by Flying Phil
Glad you liked that one Perry. Here is one I did earlier - if you are Really trying you can get the bootlid to open!
(Steve Day Photograph)
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:57 am
by ChrisJC
A torque-tube is definitely required......
Chris.
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 7:11 am
by Flying Phil
Hi Chris
In my case I found that the rear axle mount for the top link on my 4 bar had broken on the drivers side - and I then went for stiffer rear springs, so later on the car was launching like this
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 12:44 pm
by ChrisJC
There you go Perry - it can be done!
Chris.
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 6:28 pm
by mgbv8
ChrisJC wrote:There you go Perry - it can be done!
Chris.
But not easily with cart springs on a stock chassis
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 7:33 pm
by mgbv8
This was supposed to have been my PB attempt but something went wrong so I had to do my PB on the next run.
Can anyone spot the problem in this slo mo vid ???
Perry
Posted: Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:39 pm
by JSF55
Loose nitrous line ? seems to be something going on by the bug catcher ?
EDIT. is the bug catcher fully opening ?
More fact than fun, 
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