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Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => Bonneville General Chat => Topic started by: gkabbt on August 31, 2013, 10:37:04 PM

Title: Another Class?
Post by: gkabbt on August 31, 2013, 10:37:04 PM

Saw this today.....

(http://i947.photobucket.com/albums/ad318/GKABBT/Gregg%20Adams%20Land%20Speed%20Rampage/IMG_5220_zpsb6f210b6.jpg?t=1378002320)
DW, Can we get a new class added so it can run?  LOL! :evil:  :roll:  :-D :cheers:

Gregg

Currently in West Yellowstone, MT on our way to WoS!

Title: Re: Another Class?
Post by: Jack Gifford on August 31, 2013, 11:37:18 PM

Why another class? I don't remember the rulebook saying anything about "wheel" shape- round, or otherwise.

Title: Re: Another Class?
Post by: Tman on September 01, 2013, 11:03:13 AM

Think of the salt THAT thing would throw up!

Title: Re: Another Class?
Post by: Freud on September 01, 2013, 12:26:02 PM

A friend sent me this video showing new technology for auto engines.  I feel you will find this new technology exciting.

For all you ‘Gear-Heads’ out there I find this Pretty darn cool!!!!!!!

First they got rid of our hand-cranks.

Then they take our Ignition Points.

Next they take our beloved Carburetors.

Then they take our Spark Plug Wires.

Now they want to take our trusty Camshaft too???

What Next???

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bch5B23_pu0


It's well worth watching.

FREUD

Title: Re: Another Class?
Post by: wobblywalrus on September 01, 2013, 01:48:01 PM

Thanks for posting this Freud.  What I see is the ability to change the valve timing at various rpm so the valve actuation always matches the intake and exhaust system harmonics.  This will give greater efficiency throughout the rpm range.  Also, less energy losses and longer valve train life.  A good deal in all ways.   

Title: Re: Another Class?
Post by: dw230 on September 01, 2013, 01:48:59 PM

With less than 17% of the available classes subscribed to at the recent Speed Week what makes you think a new class is needed. There are places to run, build to that open record and buy yourself a record.

This should have been posted to one of those joke threads.

DW

Title: Re: Another Class?
Post by: salt27 on September 01, 2013, 02:05:39 PM

Quote from: Freud on September 01, 2013, 12:26:02 PM

A friend sent me this video showing new technology for auto engines.  I feel you will find this new technology exciting.

For all you ‘Gear-Heads’ out there I find this Pretty darn cool!!!!!!!

First they got rid of our hand-cranks.

Then they take our Ignition Points.

Next they take our beloved Carburetors.

Then they take our Spark Plug Wires.

Now they want to take our trusty Camshaft too???

What Next???

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bch5B23_pu0


It's well worth watching.

FREUD

Several years ago there was a concept engine (GM?) using electric solenoids for valve actuation.

It didn't need a starter because the valves and ignition could be ran through there cycle to start it.

 Don

Title: Re: Another Class?
Post by: Freud on September 01, 2013, 02:36:35 PM

This should have been posted to one of those joke threads.

DW

So should the rule book in many instances.

FREUD

Title: Re: Another Class?
Post by: dw230 on September 01, 2013, 03:04:52 PM

 I completely agree, the rulebook is broken.

DW