KA - In Memory of my Mom (Vincee) and best friend Michael J. Maring
#2131
08-29-2006, 05:33 PM
Originally Posted by sharkster
Me neither! I thought it looked way offf... Power-wise it'd kick the 9ff one into the dust for sure (I think all of us would heh) but they did build that thing for top speed runs. I'd say at least go out to Bonneville then
The gearing, redline, tires and power says it will get to 262. The aerodynamics is the unknown and could push the top end downward.
Last edited by cjv; 08-29-2006 at 06:11 PM.
#2132
08-29-2006, 06:29 PM
Originally Posted by cjv
sharkster,
The gearing, redline, tires and power says it will get to 262. The aerodynamics is the unknown and could push the top end downward.
The gearing, redline, tires and power says it will get to 262. The aerodynamics is the unknown and could push the top end downward.
#2133
08-30-2006, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by cjv
Alex,
What type of tires do you think should be used for a top speed run? I'm not even going to say how many hp we expect with the GT40's, 150 shot of NOS, 2.2 bar, 8600 rpm's and gearing because most will only laugh ............. but 262 mph is possible.
What type of tires do you think should be used for a top speed run? I'm not even going to say how many hp we expect with the GT40's, 150 shot of NOS, 2.2 bar, 8600 rpm's and gearing because most will only laugh ............. but 262 mph is possible.
I just finished driving the Koenigsegg CCX at Las Vegas Speedway.....It is the new King of Top Speed....well untill KA is on the Road
.....I will post a video and a full review....
#2134
08-31-2006, 03:15 AM
Originally Posted by VRAlexander
No issue.... I have a contact at Michelin that can make a custom set of 260MPH (Vyron) tires for KA!!
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I just finished driving the Koenigsegg CCX at Las Vegas Speedway.....It is the new King of Top Speed....well untill KA is on the Road.....I will post a video and a full review....
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I just finished driving the Koenigsegg CCX at Las Vegas Speedway.....It is the new King of Top Speed....well untill KA is on the Road
.....I will post a video and a full review....
#2135
09-02-2006, 03:34 AM
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read the whole thread over the past couple of days and must say i am amazed/impressed!!!!
i remember reading about bending the rods of the 1st engine a year or so ago, but I figured i would sit down & read the whole thing through!
as everyone has said, it is crazy that you (CJV) have been patient/persistent this whole time. i know i would've lost it a long time ago.
i can't wait to see KA hit the road!
-John
i remember reading about bending the rods of the 1st engine a year or so ago, but I figured i would sit down & read the whole thing through!
as everyone has said, it is crazy that you (CJV) have been patient/persistent this whole time. i know i would've lost it a long time ago.
i can't wait to see KA hit the road!
-John
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09-10-2006, 04:56 AM
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#2142
09-10-2006, 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by cjv
8.98 @ 173 
8.98 @ 173 equates to 8.98inches, which is the amount of vertical travel KA had on the rack, and 173 is the amount of times that travel occured...so KA went up and down 173 times for the distance of 8.98inches on Rob's rack at S-Car-Go....
When she is finished, we will have to re-define this formula and apply similar numbers to what is better known as 1320 feet or a quarter mile!!
PS> This is a much better time than last weeks 9.0 @ 168 .....
Last edited by VRAlexander; 09-10-2006 at 04:49 PM.
#2143
09-10-2006, 09:45 PM
Originally Posted by VRAlexander
Let me help with that analysis...
8.98 @ 173 equates to 8.98inches, which is the amount of vertical travel KA had on the rack, and 173 is the amount of times that travel occured...so KA went up and down 173 times for the distance of 8.98inches on Rob's rack at S-Car-Go....
When she is finished, we will have to re-define this formula and apply similar numbers to what is better known as 1320 feet or a quarter mile!!
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PS> This is a much better time than last weeks 9.0 @ 168 .....
8.98 @ 173 equates to 8.98inches, which is the amount of vertical travel KA had on the rack, and 173 is the amount of times that travel occured...so KA went up and down 173 times for the distance of 8.98inches on Rob's rack at S-Car-Go....
When she is finished, we will have to re-define this formula and apply similar numbers to what is better known as 1320 feet or a quarter mile!!
Attachment 41419
PS> This is a much better time than last weeks 9.0 @ 168 .....
This is really getting good.
Last edited by cjv; 09-10-2006 at 09:47 PM.