Ran a 948 Bugeye on both those tracks 3 decades+ ago, when laps at Blackhawk under 1:30 and at Road America under 3:45 were respectable in HP. At RA, I could enter Turn1 without lifting and survive. 7000rpm redline, and I don't remember it ever got that high on the pit straight; only out back. NOISE? You're kidding, right?
I watched vid first, noted that you accelerated a HELL of a lot harder than I ever could! I doubt those were stock brakes, though -- Bugeyes came with drums on the front.
@cobracolin do you drive the sprite on the street or is it strictly a race car? what tires do you run? and just throwing it out there i have a 1098 and mine screams as loud as yours and cops dont bug me on the street. my car is a 66 spridget with a sprite rear end. and race built motor so i would have to say you getting trown out is questionable.
Thanx Colin for your prompt reply. You've done a wonderful job on this car. Yes I have seen all your posts and your other interests. I am into development on 1275's in my own peculiar way so was very interested in the comparative performance of your Sprite over the others in the events. Enjoyed your wife's video too. See one of mine. Goto youtube.com then add /watch?v=K_XuRTEjILM (For some reason wasn’t able to show full address)
Watched in OZ. A great performer. Is there a web site on this car. (Driver is extra great of course). But I'd love some details on mods to the motor?; forced induction?, didn't hear a BOV; EFI? Mods to driveline? Sounds like a 5 speed?; diff, axels and prop shaft? Are they beefed up in anyway: & brakes?? How have you handled cooling for race conditions? Are there changes to the chassis? Is the suspension original? Overall a fantastic car! Congratulations. Bruce Roberts Sprite
@TurboSpriteMk1 -it is a vintage legal 1275cc A-series engine. Single Weber carb. Approx 125 HP. Stock 4 speed modified by Taylor Engineering. Stock 4.22 diff (welded). Stock prop shaft. Stock brakes with good pads and shoes. Stock suspension with tube shocks and stiffer springs. Bottom line is careful prep and driving it as best as I know how. I don't usually race Sprites, check out the other vids for the "big" cars I race.
I gotta know more about this little thing.. How is it so much faster than the rest? What kind of power are you pulling and how much do you weigh.. That thing is gettin it! We just picked up a TR4 and am looking to run it..
@destro513 - nothing special, just an FP Bugeye, 1275cc, 1400lb car. Main difference may be what is behind the wheel! TR4's make fine vintage cars if prepped right and driven well. Takes a lot of development to make any vintage car reliable. To finish first one must first finish ;)
Ran a 948 Bugeye on both those tracks 3 decades+ ago, when laps at Blackhawk under 1:30 and at Road America under 3:45 were respectable in HP. At RA, I could enter Turn1 without lifting and survive. 7000rpm redline, and I don't remember it ever got that high on the pit straight; only out back. NOISE? You're kidding, right?
I watched vid first, noted that you accelerated a HELL of a lot harder than I ever could! I doubt those were stock brakes, though -- Bugeyes came with drums on the front.
goslonomo 3 weeks ago
I swear my street 1380 Bugeye is just as loud.
Add in the eternal whine of a sc/cr box and it's audio nirvana.
You were ROBBED. It was amazing how much more speed you carried into/out of the
corners compared to the others. That Sprite owned the field. Lovely sound. Sore losers
if ya ask me.
Kudos.
Cool turtle.
oldschoolcruiser 2 months ago
what rear end gear are you runnng?
goffracing7 2 months ago
@goffracing7
A welded 4.22:1 as noted below.
cobracolin 2 months ago
@cobracolin do you drive the sprite on the street or is it strictly a race car? what tires do you run? and just throwing it out there i have a 1098 and mine screams as loud as yours and cops dont bug me on the street. my car is a 66 spridget with a sprite rear end. and race built motor so i would have to say you getting trown out is questionable.
goffracing7 2 months ago
@goffracing7
Strictly a race car. No charging system, etc. Avon ACB10 tires.
cobracolin 2 months ago
Thanx Colin for your prompt reply. You've done a wonderful job on this car. Yes I have seen all your posts and your other interests. I am into development on 1275's in my own peculiar way so was very interested in the comparative performance of your Sprite over the others in the events. Enjoyed your wife's video too. See one of mine. Goto youtube.com then add /watch?v=K_XuRTEjILM (For some reason wasn’t able to show full address)
TurboSpriteMk1 3 months ago
Watched in OZ. A great performer. Is there a web site on this car. (Driver is extra great of course). But I'd love some details on mods to the motor?; forced induction?, didn't hear a BOV; EFI? Mods to driveline? Sounds like a 5 speed?; diff, axels and prop shaft? Are they beefed up in anyway: & brakes?? How have you handled cooling for race conditions? Are there changes to the chassis? Is the suspension original? Overall a fantastic car! Congratulations. Bruce Roberts Sprite
TurboSpriteMk1 3 months ago
@TurboSpriteMk1 -it is a vintage legal 1275cc A-series engine. Single Weber carb. Approx 125 HP. Stock 4 speed modified by Taylor Engineering. Stock 4.22 diff (welded). Stock prop shaft. Stock brakes with good pads and shoes. Stock suspension with tube shocks and stiffer springs. Bottom line is careful prep and driving it as best as I know how. I don't usually race Sprites, check out the other vids for the "big" cars I race.
cobracolin 3 months ago
I gotta know more about this little thing.. How is it so much faster than the rest? What kind of power are you pulling and how much do you weigh.. That thing is gettin it! We just picked up a TR4 and am looking to run it..
destro513 3 months ago
@destro513 - nothing special, just an FP Bugeye, 1275cc, 1400lb car. Main difference may be what is behind the wheel! TR4's make fine vintage cars if prepped right and driven well. Takes a lot of development to make any vintage car reliable. To finish first one must first finish ;)
cobracolin 3 months ago
brilliant car and brilliant driving... how can a RACE CAR be too loud at a RACE?
Kitteh2006 8 months ago