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| mikep7771 308 posts 2 months | Monday 12th July  007 VXR said:
what about the 24th aug Tuesday August 24th, it's on my calendar now. Is it supposed to be "Thunder Road"? Saw some clips of a Supra going fast on it on YouTube.......lots of us doing the standing mile event called tunder road  p.s. Welcome to the best forum  Anyone have a link to the standing mile event? I'm in........ The fastest I've been in the G8 is 161mph.... I'm not sure how fast I can get in just a mile.......  It'd be cool to find out..... stigmundfreud said:
Mike have you checked on SVA stuff with you bringing it over? Shouldnt be an issue, if you pick up from Southampton you drive past a few members on here, perhaps sort out a mini welcome meet SVA? That is another test in addition to MOT testing? Dang..... Shakey is great, its cheap and I like that, surface isnt as hot as the pod but on road tyres grip can be better. Plus its a damn site closer to you Where in Wales you based? BTW, our 1/4s are uphill  We are living in Penarth, Wales. Nice town...... We were at that International Food & Drink Festival in Cardiff yesterday..... Shakey sounds cool.....  MyM8V8 said:
BTW, Mike, I just realised you are moving TO Wales? I hope you brought your wellies Boyo!!! LOL. Yep, Penarth, Wales. I take it wellies are rain boots?The weather has been pretty awesome the last month. We've been here since the end of May / early June...... Bonnie and Clyde said:
Stig your a dick Yes, definitely let me know when you guys come up with a date on a meet. Welcome Mike  Excellent to have you on here and looking forward to meeting you  Like Gareth (MYM8V8) said let us know as soon as you get it. Me and Col (Bonnie and Clyde) are spending six week's in Wales as of the the end of July and will be sorting out a meet withing that time. Basically it will be a BBQ at ours As soon as i have the date i'll let you know Do we have any pics yet???? If not chop chop  Welcome again mate Mel I do have some pictures, I'll have to post them up. Or at least with some links to threads that have pictures of my car already....... ... | |
| 007 VXR 15579 posts 24 months | Monday 12th July  thunder road  one to many last night  | |
| mikep7771 308 posts 2 months | Monday 12th July 007 VXR said:
thunder road one to many last night I'm starting to learn my way around the site better. I see that you have a supercharged 6.0 liter...... Awesome set up! What does it run the 1/4 mile in? Gotta top speed you've topped it out at? Cool man...... ... | |
| the_ferret82 4778 posts 21 months | Monday 12th July mikep7771 said:
SVA? That is another test in addition to MOT testing? Dang..... yes, its the test that has to be taken to get a import car on the road there. i dont know much about it but a few on here do so over to them. | |
| 007 VXR 15579 posts 24 months | Monday 12th July mikep7771 said:
007 VXR said:
thunder road one to many last night I'm starting to learn my way around the site better. I see that you have a supercharged 6.0 liter...... Awesome set up! What does it run the 1/4 mile in? Gotta top speed you've topped it out at? Cool man...... ... thanks had her 3yrs now .. Still loads more to do..not done the 1/4 yet had her on the redline in 5th at 176 but will be at thunder road to see what she can do  will be nice to meet you there also T/R is oct 24th think i realy did to much last night  Edited by 007 VXR on Monday 12th July 16:34 Edited by 007 VXR on Monday 12th July 16:49 | |
| Bonnie and Clyde 9560 posts 29 months | Monday 12th July Mike i just looked at your profile and noticed the "trophy husband" bit I will be needing pics of that too please | |
| stigmundfreud 19788 posts 47 months | Monday 12th July leave the bean alone
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| Bonnie and Clyde 9560 posts 29 months | Monday 12th July stigmundfreud said: leave the bean alone Doesn't hurt to ask | |
| dazerc 260 posts 44 months | Monday 12th July Welcome We will have to have a meet around swindon on your way back to Wales from Southampton.
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| ARAF 3127 posts 60 months | Monday 12th July the_ferret82 said:
mikep7771 said:
SVA? That is another test in addition to MOT testing? Dang..... yes, its the test that has to be taken to get a import car on the road there. i dont know much about it but a few on here do so over to them.Your car will still have to pass construction and use regs, but if you have left dipping headlamps (or take up the right dip), make the daytime running lights into indicators, and have amber bulbs, then you should be fine.  | |
| stigmundfreud 19788 posts 47 months | Monday 12th July yank cars have level beam patterns so there shouldnt be any problem with that element at least.
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| ARAF 3127 posts 60 months | Monday 12th July stigmundfreud said:
yank cars have level beam patterns so there shouldnt be any problem with that element at least. There is, as you still need to block off the RHS on dipped. | |
| broadslide 567 posts 37 months | Monday 12th July Welcome to Wales. I'm a bit further down the coast from you in Porthcawl. There are about 7 or 8 of us in this area with either Monaro (GTO) and VXR8 (G8).I think there will be at least 2 of us going to Thunder Road from South Wales on 24th October. Hope to see you on the road.
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| mikep7771 308 posts 2 months | Tuesday 13th July Wow, this thread is kinda blowin' up!
Again, thank you all for the insight on driving a LHD / Pontiac in the UK. I definitely appreciate all of the input. I just got back from doing some grocery shopping, and on the way I ran into this dude named Vinny that is also from the Penarth, Wales area. He has a 1979 Pontiac Firebird (electric blue color) with a carberator sticking out of the hood & a roll cage (LHD). I went for a ride in it. It was pretty fun..... Bonnie and Clyde said:
Mike i just looked at your profile and noticed the "trophy husband" bit My wife is working for Dow Corning at the Barry, Wales site. It's her, I, and our 2 daughters (hence the 4 door Pontiac G8). The girls go to day care on Mondays, Tuesdays, & Fridays and I watch them on Wednesdays & Thursdays.......I will be needing pics of that too please It's not a bad gig, and our girls are pretty adorable.... dazerc said:
Welcome We will have to have a meet around swindon on your way back to Wales from Southampton. I'd be down to grab a quick pint or somethin' lol I was thinking of stoping at Monkfish's place to get my car MOT'ed on the way back to Wales.
broadslide said:
Welcome to Wales. I'm a bit further down the coast from you in Porthcawl. There are about 7 or 8 of us in this area with either Monaro (GTO) and VXR8 (G8).I think there will be at least 2 of us going to Thunder Road from South Wales on 24th October. Hope to see you on the road. What's up Charlie / broadslide - Holy snap! I just looked up what a VXR 500 is.... OMG.... nice! Supercharged 6.0 litre, awesome!Charlie Also, where do you like to get your petrol at? Tesco 99 momentem, Shell V Power, or BP Ultimate? Maybe I'll eventually start a 'Wales to Thunder road' thread or something? Thanks again all! ... | |
| stigmundfreud 19788 posts 47 months | Tuesday 13th July the maps are for 95octane mike so save your money. I used to run tesco99, yes its 99octane but its an e10 mix and found the calorific performance not worth the premium. I even noticed more kr on that stuff than on regular. Remember its RON here not MON so dont get too hung up on the ON. Good fuel i find that the Esso Super is rather consistent but end of the day just run with whatever makes you feel better!
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| mikep7771 308 posts 2 months | Tuesday 13th July stigmundfreud said:
the maps are for 95octane mike so save your money. I used to run tesco99, yes its 99octane but its an e10 mix and found the calorific performance not worth the premium. I even noticed more kr on that stuff than on regular. Remember its RON here not MON so dont get too hung up on the ON. Good fuel i find that the Esso Super is rather consistent but end of the day just run with whatever makes you feel better! Stig - Thanks man.....My car is tuned right now for U.S. 93 octane, which I believe equates to either the Tesco 99, Shell V-Power 98, or the BP Super 97 (all RON's I think)..... I forget the exact calculation, but adding the MON + RON divided by 2 I think gives you the octane rating. I always ran either Shell or BP Premium at home, but I've heard good things about the Tesco 99. I saw that dyno analysis by that Thorney Motorsports did. And even Top Gear showed some gains on both HP & TQ by using the higher tier stuff...... Just wanted to see what people like to put in their tanks. Especially the cammed & blown VXR's.. ... | |
| 007 VXR 15579 posts 24 months | Tuesday 13th July I only use v power (99) or tescos 99 , but i have a S/C
important to find a busy garage if you use (99) as it goes off quicker than regular IIRC | |
| mikep7771 308 posts 2 months | Tuesday 13th July 007 VXR said:
I only use v power (99) or tescos 99 , but i have a S/C My mistake, I thought V-Power was 98 RON, if it's 99 RON all the better. Thanks for that. I agree about finding a busy place that uses 99...... That Thorney testing showed that the Tesco had a better / longer shelf life, but they (Tesco) is a sponsor of them.... lolimportant to find a busy garage if you use (99) as it goes off quicker than regular IIRC P.S. - It seems everytime I check you're guys' (VXR8's & Monaros signatures / mods) every other person has a damn supercharger! I may have to get a 1900 Magnacharger, or Harrop, or Walkinshaw blower while I'm out here to keep up with you guys! lol I'll take a good Transmission Tune 1st! lol ... | |
| 007 VXR 15579 posts 24 months | Tuesday 13th July mikep7771 said:
007 VXR said:
I only use v power (99) or tescos 99 , but i have a S/C My mistake, I thought V-Power was 98 RON, if it's 99 RON all the better. Thanks for that. I agree about finding a busy place that uses 99...... That Thorney testing showed that the Tesco had a better / longer shelf life, but they (Tesco) is a sponsor of them.... lolimportant to find a busy garage if you use (99) as it goes off quicker than regular IIRC P.S. - It seems everytime I check you're guys' (VXR8's & Monaros signatures / mods) every other person has a damn supercharger! I may have to get a 1900 Magnacharger, or Harrop, or Walkinshaw blower while I'm out here to keep up with you guys! lol I'll take a good Transmission Tune 1st! lol ... but fun | |
| mystvxr 318 posts 35 months | Wednesday 14th July 007 VXR said: mikep7771 said: 007 VXR said: I only use v power (99) or tescos 99 , but i have a S/C important to find a busy garage if you use (99) as it goes off quicker than regular IIRC My mistake, I thought V-Power was 98 RON, if it's 99 RON all the better. Thanks for that. I agree about finding a busy place that uses 99...... That Thorney testing showed that the Tesco had a better / longer shelf life, but they (Tesco) is a sponsor of them.... lol P.S. - It seems everytime I check you're guys' (VXR8's & Monaros signatures / mods) every other person has a damn supercharger! I may have to get a 1900 Magnacharger, or Harrop, or Walkinshaw blower while I'm out here to keep up with you guys! lol I'll take a good Transmission Tune 1st! lol ... S/C not cheap over here about 7k fitted but fun Much cheaper if you get a used one, now and again one of us wants the newest toy, heck I'm on my second and thinking about a new one! What's the problem with your trans tune? | |
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