Lap of the 'Ring in a Spec C
22 April 2006, 05:54 PM
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Lap of the 'Ring in a Spec C
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...spec+c&pl=true
Pulls an indicated 240kmh/150mph on the main straight
Pulls an indicated 240kmh/150mph on the main straight
but someone needs to strap him down
22 April 2006, 06:38 PM
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yes but he is running track semis or full slicks
Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Notice how he is hardly ever lower than 4th ........... most people think you need 3rd and 2nd .......WRONG !!!
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22 April 2006, 07:28 PM
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It looks like the 7' 59" lap and it is done on production rubber - i.e. RE070s - they set out to do a lap in a Spec C that would break 8 minutes as a production car. Of course you might argue the RE070 is pretty much a semi-slick - it is certainly very sticky - and I have had mine squealing quite a lot on track 
The car in the video is a standard MY05 Spec C Type RA although it does have adjustable suspension as standard.
The car in the video is a standard MY05 Spec C Type RA although it does have adjustable suspension as standard.
22 April 2006, 07:32 PM
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It might look like one, but an RE070 is nothing like an R compound tyre, still a good tyre though.
He could go even faster on Michelin Pilot Sport Cups.
He could go even faster on Michelin Pilot Sport Cups.
23 April 2006, 11:43 AM
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Just out of curiosity how far behind do you think an MY06 STI would've been??
They share the same rubber, the added mid-range of the 2.5 may also help and am I right in assuming that MY05 onwards the STI shares some the Spec C suspension changes up front. Sure I've read that somewhere
They share the same rubber, the added mid-range of the 2.5 may also help and am I right in assuming that MY05 onwards the STI shares some the Spec C suspension changes up front. Sure I've read that somewhere
23 April 2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by white
Just out of curiosity how far behind do you think an MY06 STI would've been??
They share the same rubber, the added mid-range of the 2.5 may also help and am I right in assuming that MY05 onwards the STI shares some the Spec C suspension changes up front. Sure I've read that somewhere
They share the same rubber, the added mid-range of the 2.5 may also help and am I right in assuming that MY05 onwards the STI shares some the Spec C suspension changes up front. Sure I've read that somewhere
Also the Spec C Type RA has very different adjustable suspension is quite different to the STI. The MY06 STi and Spec C are a lot closer in spec - but not the same as the MY05.
In terms of time I suspect Pugg is about right.
23 April 2006, 01:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Rannoch
I am really not convinced that the 2.5 really offers any mid-range responsiveness over the twin scroll ball bearing turbo 2.0 - certainly my Spec C is very strong in the mid-range and subjectively competes with the 2.5.
Originally Posted by Rannoch
Also the Spec C Type RA has very different adjustable suspension is quite different to the STI. The MY06 STi and Spec C are a lot closer in spec - but not the same as the MY05.
In terms of time I suspect Pugg is about right.
In terms of time I suspect Pugg is about right.
As for you all, glad you enjoyed the vid.
One of the best laps I've ever seen around the 'Ring was done by a guy testing the Honda S2000 prototype. Does it with the roof down, giving commentary all the way round about how the car is responding and all whilst wearing what look like a pair of Brogues shoes (and he heel and toes in them!!) and he really does rag the car by the scruff of the neck.
23 April 2006, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Gutmann pug
Look forward to watching you do it Hammoc
Just posted a couple of interesting vids on NL by the way
Gary
Just posted a couple of interesting vids on NL by the way
Gary
Will pop over to NL for a bit more viewing.
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23 April 2006, 11:30 PM
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Originally Posted by white
Just out of curiosity how far behind do you think an MY06 STI would've been??
They share the same rubber, the added mid-range of the 2.5 may also help and am I right in assuming that MY05 onwards the STI shares some the Spec C suspension changes up front. Sure I've read that somewhere
They share the same rubber, the added mid-range of the 2.5 may also help and am I right in assuming that MY05 onwards the STI shares some the Spec C suspension changes up front. Sure I've read that somewhere
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Downloaded this to show a couple of the lads in work who are going to The 'Ring in Sept with me but it stops after about 1min 10secs and a coupple of other times as well,if you use the time bar to move it on it picks up later on in the lap.
Has anyone else had the same problem?
cheers
Has anyone else had the same problem?
cheers
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