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1/4 mile advice

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23/5/2011 18:01:34  
 

Posts: 143
Since: 11/1/2010
Region: Birmingham
Status: offline 		Hi

I have a 4200CC Spyder, we are going to Santa Pod for an event and have been told they are having a run what you brung session as well.

I have 3 questions.

1. If I decide to have a go what is the smoothest way to get the CC off the line quickly and smoothly and without too much damage?

2. How many runs will the gearbox/clutch take without too much wear?

3. Would it be worth altering the tyre pressure?

I doubt I will have a go, but it might be a treat for the spectators to see something with style on the strip.

< Message edited by CraigProsser -- 23/5/2011 18:03:44 >
24/5/2011 23:24:36  

Posts: 2477
Since: 27/1/2008
Region: Bristol
Status: offline 		Don't do it...you will eat many a %%% off the clutch...its a GT not a dragster.

Seroiusly you do risk damage to both clutch and gear box as well as drive shafts/bearings and mounts.

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Peter

4200 CC
Volvo C70 Cabriolet
VW Golf mk1 Cabriolet
2CV LHD In France
25/5/2011 15:08:14  
 

Posts: 151
Since: 11/6/2010
Status: offline 		Wise Words Peter. A minute looking good and showing off can never be worth a week in the garage and a 5K bill, unless of course I  have been missing out all these years. Who knows !!!
25/5/2011 15:26:12  

Posts: 1271
Since: 21/12/2006
Status: offline 		If I did it, I'd only take off as fast as I would at the traffic light Grand Prix - basically, wait for the clutch to fully engage before clogging it.

I must say though, I doubt I'd do it.

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2007 GranSport LE, Nero Carbonio with full beige, nero piping
25/5/2011 22:16:52  

Posts: 1271
Since: 21/12/2006
Status: offline 		Craig,

Are you on Maseratilife.com?  Just saw this and thought of this thread....

http://www.maseratilife.com/forums/coupe-spyder-gs/13252-my-1st-1-4-a.html



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25/5/2011 23:34:10  
 

Posts: 143
Since: 11/1/2010
Region: Birmingham
Status: offline 		I have chickened out and am thinking of entering the 999 challenge instead.

You have to buy and build a car for under a grand.

I will save the Spider for a blast across Europe instead I think.
27/5/2011 23:09:06  

Posts: 696
Since: 25/5/2008
Region: Essex/Herts Border
Status: offline 		Agree that the car is a GT not a dragster but isn't the official 0-60 less than 4 seconds. It would be a life experience to try the 1/4 mile but sadly costly as well.

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05 4200 CC
29/5/2011 11:52:13  

Posts: 180
Since: 30/5/2008
Status: offline 		I think less than 5 is more accurate :)

I've seen it quoted in the 4.7 - 4.9 range which is still pretty quick... don't plan on timing it myself tho.
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