KA - In Memory of my Mom (Vincee) and best friend Michael J. Maring
#647
We fired her up today. Deadly to say say the least. Torque and power are a bit much. What do you think broke on lift off? This has to be a first. I had no idea.
Last edited by cjv; 05-15-2004 at 10:39 AM.
#655
Originally posted by cjv
Yep, the forged rear wheels split from the inside bead out.
Yep, the forged rear wheels split from the inside bead out.
#657
Alex,
They air freighted the wheels back to Fikse, should have them back Tuesday. They are replacing them. Rob wants to take her to the dyno. We can pick her up any day after Wednesday. I'll show you what a 7500 rpm launch looks like with a 3.16-1 first gear using wide sticky rubber.
Greg,
Great guess. I would have never believed it if I hadn't seen it.
They air freighted the wheels back to Fikse, should have them back Tuesday. They are replacing them. Rob wants to take her to the dyno. We can pick her up any day after Wednesday. I'll show you what a 7500 rpm launch looks like with a 3.16-1 first gear using wide sticky rubber.
Greg,
Great guess. I would have never believed it if I hadn't seen it.
Last edited by cjv; 05-15-2004 at 11:36 AM.
#659
Originally posted by cjv
Alex,
They air freighted the wheels back to Fikse, should have them back Tuesday. They are replacing them. Rob wants to take her to the dyno. We can pick her up any day after Wednesday. I'll show you what a 7500 rpm launch looks like with a 3.16-1 first gear using wide sticky rubber.
Greg,
Great guess. I would have never believed it if I hadn't seen it.
Alex,
They air freighted the wheels back to Fikse, should have them back Tuesday. They are replacing them. Rob wants to take her to the dyno. We can pick her up any day after Wednesday. I'll show you what a 7500 rpm launch looks like with a 3.16-1 first gear using wide sticky rubber.
Greg,
Great guess. I would have never believed it if I hadn't seen it.
Ah 3.16-1!
#660
Originally posted by cjv
Yep, the forged rear wheels split from the inside bead out.
Yep, the forged rear wheels split from the inside bead out.
I find that interesting...I had the same problem with some Fikse's years ago on my 500E. I had been told that Fikse had cured that problem. Though...I suppose they were not thinking in terms of the power KA must generate. But still...troubling