Special getting closer...

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:13 pm

BHP and Torque?

911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:35 pm

No idea until it goes back to Bob's soon. I would like to think 220 of both?

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:37 pm

What does it weigh?

500kg?

911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 9:53 pm

The original Lola T 492 with Ford Pinto weighed 460Kg dry/no driver.

The 911 engine and box i think are 60Kg heavier, so about 520Kg.

The original had about 130 bhp/ 460Kg, so about 280 bhp/tonne
This thing has about 220/560 so about 400 bhp/tonne.

But It also has all that tyre grip...
And the brakes.....
But then there is the old codger driver...

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:01 pm

911hillclimber wrote:so about 400 bhp/tonne

Normally considered 'enough'

911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:21 pm

Scarey is a far better interpretation.

I just cannot wait Gary to drop the clutch at 4000rpm.

My 'hot' Impreza hillclimb car was 370 bhp in 1250Kg / 300 bhp/T
My 911 is 220bhp in 1000Kg / 220 bhp/tonne

You get a feel for the power to weight here, and the 911 is deemed a bit of a lightweight at 1000Kg:

74rsman · Post by **74rsman** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:16 pm

Hi
What type/size are those wheels and where did you get the flat fan from?
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911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Tue Jun 30, 2009 12:49 pm

Real magnesium alloy from Dymag, made in 1974.
They are 13'' dia with 14'' wide rear and 10'' wide fronts.

Mega rare, and crack-free.

They have just been refurbished by Dymag themselves for the huge sum of £500 for 6 wheels!

The flat fan was designed and made as a one-off by a fiend of the past owner Terry Davison (ex PCGB President) and Crispin Manners.

Quite novel to see it spinning.

911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 8:38 am

It is finally finished and ready for testing ahead of the hillclimb events next weekend.
Steeeeeep learning curve!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDLg6p9zIno

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:48 am

This is going to be REDICULOUSLY quick

964RS · Post by **964RS** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:51 am

Are you going to have graphics on the body or just leave it plain red?

911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 2:40 pm

The 'clean' look has grown on me tbh.

I was going to sticker-it-up so it at least looks like a race car, but i now like the appearence as it is.

The Lola decals become more promanent I think...

Not sure about the red but I fancy the 908/3 silver/Martini look.

http://www.supercars.net/Pics?viewCarPi ... pID=858227

It will all prob grow on me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2gfipR4TOM

As to it being fast?
Not really. This is only about 420 bhp/ton, double my 911 and for a real hillclimber car that is a tad weak.

Most run 600+ bhp/ton and even 1000 in the top classes.

It will be quick if the driver is!

911hillclimber · Post by **911hillclimber** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 10:31 pm

Actually drove the Lola today on a private day at the local sprint track.

Quite a day, but 2 major probs reared their heads.

1
Huge crankcase pressures/oil spewing out, but resolved at the track.
2
Crazy gear selection problems.

I think I've fixed it tonight (remove all the play in the system) with a final part tomorrow to make.

It sure goes, esp when you eventually find 3rd...

What a killa gear.

Handling/cornering etc is pure dream stuff, what a chassis.

Pics later I hope. As if by magic! Thanks to John for the pics tonight.

http://s660.photobucket.com/albums/uu32 ... view_click

jwhillracer · Post by **jwhillracer** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:13 pm

Brilliant, Graham! Well done!

All the grief over the last year must seem worthwhile now.................

Can't wait to see it in action - have you tried Roger for a late entry to the Shelsley Classic?

See you soon

JW

Matt black70 · Post by **Matt black70** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 11:15 pm

Well done Graham,bet you thought this moment would never come especially a couple of weeks ago when not even a pep talk would raise a smile

So how does she handle, understeer?, and how was the brake balance? Bet it pulls really well. Are you going to try and run her on a damp track before Loton?, far too many questions

Speak soon and congrats

Matt