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Post by nakifans on Nov 9, 2014 6:14:45 GMT 12
Has any one got any updates or photo's of the new radical Blondie super saloon and when is it expected to hit the track.
With the nationals on 16/17th Jan, Blondie will be wanting to iron out any bugs before then.
Doesn't he have to compete in 3 mtgs in the super saloon class this season to be eligible for the champs having not competed in the class the previous season?.
Await this machine with anticipation, as Blondie and his unusual machines have never failed to impress ,and the titles and results show that.
A lot has changed in the class since he last competed in it, but he wouldn't put his reputation on the line if he thought both himself and car weren't up to it.
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Post by Devilracer on Nov 9, 2014 9:34:50 GMT 12
Check out Skinnys Facebook page, I see a couple of pics there of it. Very radical and very odd, but it is Blondie after all. If anyone can make it work its him.
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Post by Super Salooncar Fan on Nov 9, 2014 9:59:58 GMT 12
Blondie has run twice at straty, all be it in saloons. opening night and again last night.
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Post by nakifans on Nov 9, 2014 14:20:54 GMT 12
Devilracer 666R, would it be possible to transfer those Blondie photo's onto this thread for those of us who don't have a FB account. Thanks.
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Post by joker9377 on Nov 9, 2014 15:42:30 GMT 12
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Post by nakifans on Nov 9, 2014 16:03:47 GMT 12
HYPERMAC  Thanks joker9377. All I can say it's a lot different to a Hypermac or any other present chassis, but most of Blondies cars are ugly ducklings but he has the last laugh with titles and trophys. Have just returned from Big Boys Toys and here is a couple of rotary motors, 1st Mad Mikes Drift Motor, 2nd Rotary powered dragster.   |
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Post by nzfan on Nov 9, 2014 17:15:15 GMT 12
Blondie has run twice at straty, all be it in saloons. opening night and again last night. not quite sure looking at photos whether the roll cage meets the rule for new super saloons as neither side reaches the floor and the top hoop has to be 900 wide x 600 deep minimum and roll cage has to be 1450 wide this car could be pushing those limits a bit far also has no diagonal brace Wayne Hemi tried to use the sprintcar A frame and SNZ said no |
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Post by Devilracer on Nov 9, 2014 19:09:49 GMT 12
Is there any pics of it on the track? How has it gone?
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Post by Super Salooncar Fan on Nov 9, 2014 20:26:06 GMT 12
Is there any pics of it on the track? How has it gone? its not finished |
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Post by The Observer on Nov 10, 2014 10:32:00 GMT 12
Look forward to seeing this beast to see how it goes. Interesting to note the most complete picture of the car has a v8 in it?
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Post by tank11 on Nov 10, 2014 12:58:00 GMT 12
Look forward to seeing this beast to see how it goes. Interesting to note the most complete picture of the car has a v8 in it? Different car I think Obby? |
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Post by nakifans on Nov 10, 2014 13:21:13 GMT 12
The one with the v8 in it is a Hypermac, just thrown in to give a bit of comparison how different Blondies chassis construction is to other super saloon chassis's.
Should be an interesting greensheeting.
If it's found to be not legal it will be a nervous official who doesn't stamp the log book.
Blondie will have read the rule book thoroughly and interpret ways around to be legal.
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Post by The Observer on Nov 10, 2014 15:38:23 GMT 12
Hopefully it makes it out. I listened too the excellent interview with Blondie about the car on the pits radio show, but it seemed like it might be a way off as the engine costs were greater than anticipated, which may have been part of the slowing of progress.
Does anyone have any idea of the sort of rotor is is? And what sort of power does a supercharged rotor put out?
And one other rule I thought went hand in hand with supersaloons was the spark plug had to be in line with the front axle - however in this instance its a long way behind. Perhaps the engine move is still to happen.
Can't wait to see the blonde one out there. Just a small reminder for some of those short in the tooth from our mate macgor.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 10, 2014 16:32:07 GMT 12
Hopefully it makes it out. I listened too the excellent interview with Blondie about the car on the pits radio show, but it seemed like it might be a way off as the engine costs were greater than anticipated, which may have been part of the slowing of progress. Does anyone have any idea of the sort of rotor is is? And what sort of power does a supercharged rotor put out? And one other rule I thought went hand in hand with supersaloons was the spark plug had to be in line with the front axle - however in this instance its a long way behind. Perhaps the engine move is still to happen. I thought the same but apparently - this is according to skinny colson who has had a look at the car - the engine is in the right position and the gearbox, supercharger and carbs etc are all behind it to allow for the way the chassis was constructed. in general supercharged rotors can put out a huge amount of hp - but they have to rev insanely to give top end power because of a small displacement - I would be surprised if he cant drag 600 or 700hp out though. a turbo rotor suffers mostly from lag - I think with the constant boost a supercharger gives he wont have much of an issue keeping up! |
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Post by youngone on Nov 10, 2014 20:46:36 GMT 12
Great video clip, I temember seeing the Blondie / Jago "show" in Stratford early 80s (late 70s?).
Did Blondie and Skinny ever compete against each other? If so how did that go?
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Post by midway on Nov 10, 2014 21:21:53 GMT 12
Great video clip, I temember seeing the Blondie / Jago "show" in Stratford early 80s (late 70s?). Did Blondie and Skinny ever compete against each other? If so how did that go? Mr Chamberlain and Mr Colson had many a duel and were a show never to be missed ,they made there own treadplate in this sport , shame it doesnt continue ,but they have so much knowledge , |
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Post by Admin on Nov 10, 2014 22:05:36 GMT 12
The last time I saw Blondie and Skinny going head to head was at Rotorua where they went full noise side by side lap after lap with neither of them willing to give an inch but on the tight track we all knew something would have to give and it did .
Ended with one of them upside down at the exit of turn two but danged if I can remember which one. Duh.
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Post by Devilracer on Nov 11, 2014 9:18:29 GMT 12
Is this modified chassis the one Merv Julian had? Ex 18R/77S/77A Gordge?
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Post by nakifans on Nov 14, 2014 7:04:36 GMT 12
From SNZ Website, rule book 2014.
M 4-7-1
N.I, S.I , and NZ Championships.
[ a ] NZ Residents
[1] Must have raced in that class for a minimum of three meetings in the current season, or
[2] Have raced in that class for a minimum of three meetings in the previous season and a minimum of one meeting in the current season.
These rules have been around since day dot for competing in title meetings, just pointing out how many meetings need to be competed in{ CLASS }in which competitor is competing in.
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Post by Nigel on Nov 26, 2014 8:29:55 GMT 12
It is rumoured that the new Blondie car may appear at Huntly this Saturday...  |
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