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- Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:13 pm
- Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
- Topic: Visibility vertically through wind screen
- Replies: 2
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Visibility vertically through wind screen
Hi been reading the rule book and just looking for a little clarification. A couple of years ago the Honda factory streamliner team got knocked back at Bonneville with concerns about visibility from the car. The rules state that "...shall provide 120 degrees of adequate vision forward". I ...
- Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:39 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
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Gas Turbine streamliner
Been making a bit more progress on the turbine car. We have the steering in now, a little bit different but mainly this way for safety, better visibility and easier to get out in a hurry. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp-sjfI ... e=youtu.be
- Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:25 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
- Views: 195390
Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Been making a bit more progress on the car.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BUHkX6eCFs
Cheers Ian...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BUHkX6eCFs
Cheers Ian...
- Mon Oct 30, 2017 1:06 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
- Views: 195390
- Mon Oct 23, 2017 4:31 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
- Views: 195390
Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Hi Greg, thanks for that, I believe TinyPic is owned by Photobucket so not sure how long it will remain free, but might give it a try... Cheers Ian...
- Fri Oct 20, 2017 11:32 am
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
- Views: 195390
Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Yep Harky, would be good to be able to put pics up. Like a lot of other people I am caught up in the Photo-bucket ransom scam. 10 years free hosting of pics, now they $520 per year for it and can't get my pics back unless I pay them..... Sucks, but this is the digital world we live in ...... I can b...
- Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:27 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
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Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Hi Chris, yep the front hoop does not go directly to the bottom rail, according to the rules ALL the tubes don't go directly to the bottom rail. They have a tube to fill in the gap between top and bottom and that is still to go in. The centre and rear tubes go to the lower rail and will be tied into...
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 12:17 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
- Views: 195390
Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Cheers Grumm, I know this is a bit different to other engines run at Lake Gairdner so always happy to answer any questions.
The main thing people will notice is the noise.
None of those pesky pistons going up and down.... just a beautiful turbine scream ....
Cheers Ian...
The main thing people will notice is the noise.
None of those pesky pistons going up and down.... just a beautiful turbine scream ....
Cheers Ian...
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 9:35 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
- Views: 195390
Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Hi Chris, thanks for that, yep gone through the rule book (for many years) and have recently sent some emails to the scrutineers about some steering changes. The cage and chassis are the "large" size tube 42mm (1 5/8")MS, I have changed one major thing in that instead all the cage ver...
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 7:04 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
- Views: 195390
Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Hi Grumm, this is a turbo shaft engine, not a jet engine. There is hot air coming out the exhaust, but not enough to create any down force. Standing about 20 feet away you wont notice it. This engine makes about 1000 hp..... Vesco's Turbinator at Bonneville makes about 5000 hp with a similar exhaust...
- Tue Oct 17, 2017 3:17 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
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Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Planning on running at Lake Gairdner as a Class II (under 1000kg) Gas Turbine streamliner.
- Sat Oct 14, 2017 8:44 pm
- Forum: Build Diaries
- Topic: Gas Turbine streamliner
- Replies: 64
- Views: 195390
Re: Gas Turbine streamliner
Been a while since I posted, but finally getting into the chassis build for the streamliner.
Looks like my Photo bucket account has died so have put a short video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek6e6VHGHq8
Cheers Ian...
Looks like my Photo bucket account has died so have put a short video on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ek6e6VHGHq8
Cheers Ian...
- Wed Jan 25, 2017 12:06 pm
- Forum: General Information
- Topic: WA Catch up before lake Gairdner
- Replies: 1
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Re: WA Catch up before lake Gairdner
Really sorry, but will have to cancel this Saturday. Cheers Ian...
- Tue Jan 17, 2017 3:48 pm
- Forum: General Information
- Topic: WA Catch up before lake Gairdner
- Replies: 1
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WA Catch up before lake Gairdner
Hi all, I was planning on having a catch up BBQ for all the West Australian DLRA members & friends on Saturday 28th of January at my place in Gidgegannup from about 12.00 on.
Any body interested drop me an email and I will get the directions etc. to you. ian@ranwood.com.au
Cheers Ian Wood.
Any body interested drop me an email and I will get the directions etc. to you. ian@ranwood.com.au
Cheers Ian Wood.
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 2:25 pm
- Forum: International Event News
- Topic: Video of Turbinator Blowing a tyre at 400mph
- Replies: 3
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Video of Turbinator Blowing a tyre at 400mph
Video of Turbinator blowing a tyre at World of speed.......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_l2jut ... e=youtu.be
Now that would get your attention fairly quickly...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_l2jut ... e=youtu.be
Now that would get your attention fairly quickly...