@devstube If you look at any of my other videos, you'll find that I am indeed heel-toeing :) The problem was with a worn gear selector mechanism which was easily cured (also note that upshifts were very difficult).
@VirtualMayhem yup, as can be seen in that long bend starting lap #2, it took me a while to remember that keeping your foot in when oversteering is not the cure in a RWD car :)
Hi, since this was my first test I took it easy, about 8300 was the max I used. I was told 9100 was ok, but didn't feel the need during these first few laps :)
I have a Sunbeam Imp Sport with 998cc and Hartwell head , very similar to your but in road configuration and LHD (I'm italian)
it is amazing to see how is fast the Imp in circuit !!! Great !!!
marlzeiss 4 months ago
The graunch when downshifting is because you are not toe-heeling. You need to ask an experienced driver about this or that box isnt going to last.
devstube 5 months ago
@devstube If you look at any of my other videos, you'll find that I am indeed heel-toeing :) The problem was with a worn gear selector mechanism which was easily cured (also note that upshifts were very difficult).
knutspeed 5 months ago
back in 1967 my father had a sunbeam imp handled like a go kart!!!
SuperBigdaddy51 1 year ago
the drift at 1:29 was cool!!
MsCat130 1 year ago
I love this video! It's one I watch regularly!
IM 8)
ImpManiac 2 years ago
From fwd Mini to rear engine Imp... bet that kept you busy mentally/physically!
VirtualMayhem 2 years ago
@VirtualMayhem yup, as can be seen in that long bend starting lap #2, it took me a while to remember that keeping your foot in when oversteering is not the cure in a RWD car :)
knutspeed 2 years ago
Do you remember the max RPMs?
jormot 2 years ago
Hi, since this was my first test I took it easy, about 8300 was the max I used. I was told 9100 was ok, but didn't feel the need during these first few laps :)
knutspeed 2 years ago
nice drift at 1:25 ! :-)
giriphotography 2 years ago
IMPressive ;)
Vegardma 2 years ago