Manawatu Rant n Rave

**banditrider** · 17th May 2010, 18:55

Originally Posted by bogan

for you reading pleasure! http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...le-conversion/

Man I was just gonna post that!

**specter** · 17th May 2010, 18:55

Originally Posted by bogan

for you reading pleasure! http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...le-conversion/

i think youve been thinking about this for too long!

**bogan** · 17th May 2010, 18:58

Originally Posted by banditrider

Man I was just gonna post that!

tis probably the most succesful example of somebody doing it

Originally Posted by specter

i think youve been thinking about this for too long!

indeed, haven't managed to find a suitable conversion engine though

**banditrider** · 17th May 2010, 19:11

Originally Posted by bogan

indeed, haven't managed to find a suitable conversion engine though

Do it properly or not at all: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...gine-for-sale/

**bogan** · 17th May 2010, 19:14

Originally Posted by banditrider

Do it properly or not at all: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...gine-for-sale/

if the jobs worth doing, its worth overdoing you mean!
though only 500hp for a 5L supercharged engine seems a bit low, good back then though

**banditrider** · 17th May 2010, 19:23

Originally Posted by bogan

if the jobs worth doing, its worth overdoing you mean!
though only 500hp for a 5L supercharged engine seems a bit low, good back then though

Not bad for a twin though - I doubt it would have revved that hard. Used to have a few magazine articles on it - apparently it ran/exploded...

Also, Merlin V-12's (made in all sorts of capacities etc) made from 850 - 2,000hp. Magnificent motors though - and the best sound ever produced by an engine!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Merlin

**bogan** · 17th May 2010, 19:25

Originally Posted by banditrider

Not bad for a twin though - I doubt it would have revved that hard. Used to have a few magazine articles on it - apparently it ran/exploded...

Also, Merlin V-12's (made in all sorts of capacities etc) made from 850 - 2,000hp. Magnificent motors though - and the best sound ever produced by an engine!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Merlin

true, 2.5L per cylinder is pretty huge. I am pretty curious as to how that duc sounds though, can't really imagine what a charged thumper would sound like

**banditrider** · 17th May 2010, 19:31

Thump, thump, thump!

**slydesigns** · 17th May 2010, 21:03

While we were all freezing our asses off watching the BMW own all at the track on Saturday, Maria my sweet punk ass woman, was out soaking the 27°C sunshine in QLD!!

**specter** · 18th May 2010, 00:42

Originally Posted by slydesigns

While we were all freezing our asses off watching the BMW own all at the track on Saturday, Maria my sweet punk ass woman, was out soaking the 27°C sunshine in QLD!!

really???? im freezing my arse off atm!

**cowboyz** · 18th May 2010, 03:50

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Uh oh.........

well, been looking into it and it looks like it might have to be the July round... the next round in 2 days long track.. although that seems fun!

Originally Posted by 86GSXR

HA! What are mates for! Good shit!!! I think you're eligible for F2 (open class) and Clubmans, no points there though. Take off your lights, mirrors and indicators, and anything else that adds weight, drill and lockwire your sump plug to the frame, hoseclip and lockwire the oil filter, no sidestands, and plumb all your breathers and drains into a catch bottle. And get a 1kg fire extinguisher for your pit. Check out what colour numberboards you need and put the race fairings on. Join the club and get a MNZ race licence, fax off your entry form, pay the entry fee and get out there! Oh, and a paddock stand (I think I'll get a new one)

PS any pics yet?

awesome... will have to get GLC together to discuss. I been slack with the photos.. none of them are really good. I so need a new camera!!! Ill upload them tomorrow. (well later today!)

**86GSXR** · 18th May 2010, 17:22

Originally Posted by robertydog

You have any pics of the pit girls?

Good stuff Al

Cheers Rob

Some pics below, quite good looking some of them eh. And Michelle's

pie rocked!

Originally Posted by bogan

for you reading pleasure! http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...le-conversion/

Originally Posted by banditrider

Do it properly or not at all: http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...gine-for-sale/

Ummmm, may have to check the rules first lol

Originally Posted by slydesigns

While we were all freezing our asses off watching the BMW own all at the track on Saturday, Maria my sweet punk ass woman, was out soaking the 27°C sunshine in QLD!!

Come on Simon, you gotta admit that perving at an old Gixxer on a wet cold Manawatu day beats fanging around in the Ozzie sunshine any day eh

Originally Posted by cowboyz

well, been looking into it and it looks like it might have to be the July round... the next round in 2 days long track.. although that seems fun!

awesome... will have to get GLC together to discuss. I been slack with the photos.. none of them are really good. I so need a new camera!!! Ill upload them tomorrow. (well later today!)

Sweet, a session at the GLC definitely sounds in order. A new trailer is hopefully on the cards, will be room for two bikes so that's another issue dealt to!