Merlin's 4G Time Attack Lude

[Merlin]

In all seriousness I could have the engine fitted this weekend and be driving next week but it really needs an LSD and final drive, so I needs to save up. If push comes to shove I can forget/postpone an MF final drive and use the Prelude OEM from the M2P4 box I have spare. I still cant quite make up my mind between a Torsen/geared LSD like the Quaife or a clutch pack LSD like the Kaaz. I have read on the pro's and con's of both. I might be doing a deal with a guy on PUK for his Kazz 1.5 way.

Also the other thing is that while the engine is out im taking the opertunity to do a load of bits thet would otherwise be a lot harder. Paining the engine bay, wire tuck, thin out the wiring loom, welding the firewall back up etc... Also the engine needs painted, it's being done in gold with a Cassis read pearl rocker cover with gold lettering, in a black engine bay

[NafemanNathan]

Well you probably already know I'd do it exactly as you are. I can't be doing with constantly fitting and refitting bits and bobs. It's more expense and gives more likely hood for things getting damaged, so I believe in only doing things once. Although I do think I'll be leaving my custom gearbox until I've got the car back on the road as I'm not sure it's going to be back on the road before my 40th birthday otherwise

[mart609]

What final drive are you going for? M Factory?
I looked into those and thought they were discontinued?

[Merlin]

There are sites that list the MFactory final drive. Who knows if they are actucally in stock?

http://www.tegiwaimports.com/mfactory-f ... h22a-3259/

[NafemanNathan]

I guess you'll never know, Tegiwa aren't exactly renownd for being helpful

[Merlin]

On my last track day I did set my fastest recorded lap time so far in the 4G. Going by the vid it was a 1:06:17 The reason I'm pulling this out is that it will be good to compare once the new engine is in.

I know the lap I posted still has time in it as I was not on my semi slicks, and 2012 trackdays was rough on the car (radius rod nut failure & driveshafts) so was kind of taking a bit easier as well on the last track day.

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Still, 66s isnt bad for a 20 year old car with 200 bhp For comparison below is the lap times submitted by members of the track club Edit - Incidentally, in the list below is the time for my 4G before I did the suspension. The 1.08 is probably down to my poor driving as much as the jobby suspension.

Edit (May 2013) Found this lap when looking back at old vids. This lap was a 66s with a passenger and a full tank. Then the radius rod nut failed a few laps later.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V78v3pJQkuA&t=1m17s



Knockhill

Lap time

53.5 - Phil Duncan, westfield 262bhp, slicks, smart timing
54.2 - James Bruce - EVO VII RS, SMRC testing
54.921 - Russ Paton, EVO VI - official, R888's
54.972 - Mike Mahoney, EVO III - official, R888's
55.161 - Russ Paton, EVO VI - official, Pirelli P Zero
55.431 - Fee Kindness, R32 GTR, VMAX 132mph - official, R888s - VID
55.6s - Alex Bruce, Extreme EVO VII RS
56.127 - Alan Freeland, EVO VI - official, Pirelli P Zero
56.188 - Eric Holmes, EVO VI - official, R888's
56.704 - Andrew Barbour, EVO V - official, Pirelli P Zero
56.778 - Mike Mahoney, EVO VIII - official, Pirelli P Zero
56.810 - Matty Lawson, EVO IV - official, Pirelli P Zero
56.900 - Fee Kindness, R32 GTR - official, Pirelli P Zero
56s - Dunc , Radical
56s - Shoomer, Radical
57.328 - Oggy, Impreza 640bhp, 048R - Official TA
57.58s - David L. Caterham R400 on Avon ZZR's, Racelogic PBox - VID
57.66 - Jockthedog, R35 GTR, standard, Dunlop SP Sport 600 - VBOX - VID
57.742 - Donald Watt, Evo VII 380bhp, R888's - Official
57.9s - TUT, S1 Elise K20 SC - timed on vid
58.24 - AK, Impreza - VMAX 114mph, VBOX, R888
58.2s - AK, R32 GTR - VMAX 122mph, Racelogic PBox, R888s
58s - Axo16v, AX 1600 SC, slicks, stopwatch
59.1s - TheFin, BMW E36 M3 3.0l 282bhp - Vmax approx 113mph, Racelogic PBox; Slicks (ex BTCC Dunlops)
59.51 - Goldie, Metro 1.8 VHPD, stopwatch
59.729 - HummuH, Corrado, A048's, Official Timing
59.730 - AK, Impreza, 300ish bhp - VMAX 111mph, Racelogic, Official, Pirelli P Zero Rossos (theoretical best of day was 59.387)
60.9s - TheFin, BMW E36 M3 3.0l 282bhp - Vmax approx 112mph, Racelogic PBox; R888s
61.023 - Oggy, Legend No. 10 - transponder timed
61.07 - James B, Subaru Wagon, 400bhp, Racelogic, 888's
61.8s Kenny - Lotus Exige, VMax 108mph, Racelogic Pbox, R888's
61.9 - McBride, Impreza 300bhp, video, 888s
61s - baldyadonis, Impreza
62.02s- Evo4dav, Evo 8, 405 bhp, Goodyear road tyres, FULL road trim. Lap Timer
62.44 - Fluoxetine, Caterham 7 - 1.6 Academy Car (115BHP) - Avon CR500 - Official
62.533 - BM, Fiesta ST Cup Car, transponder timed - VID
62.8s - Goldie. Metro 1.8 VVC, lap timer
62 - Clarkyboy, E30 318iS kumho v70 mediums - WET needs backed up
62 - Kceeal, 20V T Polo
63.046 - Malc/Emicen, Scottish Mini Cooper Cup car, transponder timed
63.4s - Dave Herd, mk2 fiesta 1.9 8v, Laptimer, AO48's
63.88 - Fluoxetine, Caterham 7 - 1.6 Academy Car (115BHP) - Avon CR322 - Official
64s - Colin, Golf 1.8T
64s - Kryton, Civic
64s - H3ppy - Clio 182 - hankook rs2's - timed from video
65.16 - Dunc, BMW e34 540, 280bhp - VBOX
65.7s - Dunc, Radical Clubsport, 160bhp, Matador wets - VID - WET
65.9 - Ian - Puma - Maxsport RB5 - RaceChrono timed
65s - Stuart Imrie, Integra TypeR, R888's - timed on video
66.9 - Texvandoodoo, Skyline R33 GTSt, VMax 102mph, Racelogic PBox, Road tyres.
66s - Willie, Leon CupraR, R888's front, GYE F1 asymmetrics rear - Unofficial/Stop Watch
68s - Ross, Rover Coupe Turbo
68s - Merlin - Prelude - UniRoyal RainSport 2 - VID
71.09s - TheFin, BMW E36 M3 3.0l 282bhp - Vmax 104mph V.WET VID
72.71 - AK, Impreza STi4, R888's, VMAX 96.59mph V.WET
74.4 - Tommi, Mazda RX8, 227BHP, Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta Tyres. Trackmaster Android App
75s - 320Touring, BMW 535i - WET
75s - istoo - Audi 90 quattro - 2.3NA - 170bhp/1320kgs various cheap road tyres WET
76s - Alistair Olsen & Nova 16xe

[NafemanNathan]

Love all your touches in you vids Merl, especially that new intro

Looking forward to the comparison vid with the new engine and gearbox in

[Dino]

Whsts your target time Al?

[Merlin]

your touches in you vids Merl,

Thanks. That was a first fist attempt. I would like to add a LudeGeneration on as well

Whsts your target time Al?

The holy grail is beating a minute. But realistically I want to get 62-63s by the end of the year.

[RattyMcClelland]

Very nice Merlin.
Cant wait to see what differences everything will make.