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Old May 8, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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I visited Santa Pod yesterday with some friends from the UK forum. Had some good fun, the car came 1st against every car it ran against (obviously much faster cars there). My best run was 13.49 @ 105 mph. It was very hot, so probably the cars were suffering from heatsoak, hopefully maybe a 13.2/3 on a cooler day, but am happy with a lowish 13 time.

Here are the results from our group:
1. BigTel (XFR)- 12.89 @ 110.97mph
2. DjDex (XJR Nitrous)- 13.36 @ 107.29mph
3. mrcnc53 (STR Nitrous)- 13.36 @ 105.05mph
4. Alec (Super V8 )- 13.49 @ 105.03mph
5. Shukan (STR)- 13.64 @ 104.57mph
6. Bullseyeant (S-Type 4.0)- 16.05 @ 88.39mph

Here is a video of my runs:
 
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Old May 8, 2016 | 08:43 PM
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Any tunning mods?
 
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Old May 9, 2016 | 02:44 AM
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Caldoofy & Pulley
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 02:11 PM
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Very cool. Did the STR have any mods? Would've thought it would be faster since it's smaller and lighter. Nice work disposing of the S2000 & BMW.
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:08 PM
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The STR also has the Caldoofy Intake and has the newer VVT engine. I thought the STR was actually slightly heaver, due to being steel, even-though it is smaller.

Some youtube videos have been posted from the cars I ran against:



Some professional photos:











Can't wait to try again later on this year and try to cut-down my time, hopefully a cooler day!
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:17 PM
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Nice!
 
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Old May 10, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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Lots of fun! Great vids and fantastic that you got your opponent's vids too.

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Old May 11, 2016 | 12:22 AM
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Mannnn Alec, that thing looks great!!! Fast too, but jeeesh, it's looks good!..
 
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Old May 11, 2016 | 05:46 AM
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Great footage, especially the one from the side!

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Old May 13, 2016 | 10:39 PM
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The only thing I can say to the other cars is...Waaaaaa
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 01:15 AM
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13.49 @ 105.03mph

You're very close, but I was still faster lol

I'll update the list here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...andings-84783/
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 04:57 AM
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I read 430 hp.
What mods did you do?
 
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Old May 14, 2016 | 09:23 PM
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AH, the thought of Grey Poupon, watching a movie in the back seat, while turning mid 13's. makes me smile.
Good show mate!
 
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