Things Wight & Predatory - Page 4

**Woolley** · 18 Jun 2007, 18:04 (Ref:1940933)

The Predator is alive and hunting once more. A terrifying beast it is, too - I think I'm glad I don't know any of the speed figures for that.

Andrew Gunnell · 18 Jun 2007, 21:05 (Ref:1941088)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woolley

The Predator is alive and hunting once more. A terrifying beast it is, too - I think I'm glad I don't know any of the speed figures for that.

I don’t know Chris, I would be interested in hearing the figures. How did the Predator do and also will it be at Shelsley in August.

mcb666 · 18 Jun 2007, 21:33 (Ref:1941120)

36.99 and yes.

**Woolley** · 18 Jun 2007, 21:56 (Ref:1941133)

Oh, I'd be interested, so I need to be protected from myself! I hear it should be at Shelsley, so something to look forward to there.

Edited to say 'beaten to it'. Only fair, since mcb was my source!

bentimingstrut · 15 Oct 2007, 20:47 (Ref:2041106)

Who fancies a wager that Jr will keep the V10 in the Predator for 2008 after Shelsley,s September performance??

**Woolley** · 15 Oct 2007, 21:29 (Ref:2041135)

Not me. Had quite a chat with him on Saturday night and that's it for the engine. Not sure I understand the reason, but the basics are it's simply not available for use. It will be a V8 next year.

Shame, though. It does sound fantastic.

welshgal_2006 · 16 Oct 2007, 05:50 (Ref:2041288)

I agree with Woolley, I would love to see it again as it sounds awesome.

Steve Wilkinson · 16 Oct 2007, 08:27 (Ref:2041382)

I understand that the engine is destined for BOSS racing.

Despite the loss of the magnificent sound of the V10 I am looking forward to seeing the Predator with a V8 which should give Graeme a better chance of taking another hillclimb championship!

Roll on 2008!

b1ackcr0w · 16 Oct 2007, 08:30 (Ref:2041385)

Quote:

Originally Posted by welshgal_2006

I agree with Woolley, I would love to see it again as it sounds awesome.

Shouldn't that be you'd like to hear it again because it sounds awesome? Just jesting

I think that as wonderful as the V10 is, Jnr knows very well that a serious pop at the championship means scoring in almost every run-off. And if your dropped scores are given up to fragile gearboxes/engine, then every other round becomes a chance to loose the championship.

I'm curious to know the details about next year's V8 lump.

blackx · 16 Oct 2007, 09:59 (Ref:2041495)

Judd KV8

**Woolley** · 16 Oct 2007, 12:37 (Ref:2041691)

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1ackcr0w

Shouldn't that be you'd like to hear it again because it sounds awesome? Just jesting

I even read it again before posting.

You're quite right. Running something different gives you an edge or a problem. The chassis is already one variable, a significantly different and obviously different engine can be another. Steve Owen may disagree though seeing as the OMS is now genuinely on the pace, apparently with more to come if I'm correctly informed.

Pistonbroke · 16 Oct 2007, 13:57 (Ref:2041762)

Yes, I've enjoyed hearing the V10, but it's more important to me to be able to have Graeme back and to watch his exciting driving.

Which reminds me...............at Loton Park a few weeks ago I had a Westfield driver on post with me. As Eynon Price went past in his usual uninhibited style, I said 'I call that real committment' to which the driver replied (in broad Scots) ' I call it stainless steel bo***cks'

bentimingstrut · 17 Oct 2007, 13:51 (Ref:2042699)

I had the chance to see Jos Goodyear out a couple of times getting to grips with his fresh KV8 in his Pilbeam. It sure is an awesome lump.Should go well in the Predator.

mcb666 · 17 Oct 2007, 22:08 (Ref:2043160)

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...ca0124b109.htm

(bye the way, it's not easy capturing this kind of stuff, but sometimes worthwhile). :-)

Mcb

2T4T

**Woolley** · 17 Oct 2007, 22:42 (Ref:2043183)

Very worthwhile. Awesome commitment through Crossing with just a hint of opposite lock. Wow.

b1ackcr0w · 18 Oct 2007, 08:28 (Ref:2043341)

There are many reasons to go to Wiscombe Park. One of the best is to see Eynon deal with the Martini & Sawbench hairpins. It's like Gwyndaf Evans bought the wrong car to the RAC

Marshalling Bag · 18 Oct 2007, 10:33 (Ref:2043418)

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcb666

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/2...ca0124b109.htm

(bye the way, it's not easy capturing this kind of stuff, but sometimes worthwhile). :-)

Mcb

2T4T

What a wonderful sound the V10 is, just a shame that it wont be back next year but I am just glad the Graeme is back competing again

While I was watching the video I was a little

a little

a bit of

and lots of

Basically it scared the doo dah out of me

Steve Wilkinson · 18 Oct 2007, 10:52 (Ref:2043430)

Quote:

Originally Posted by b1ackcr0w

There are many reasons to go to Wiscombe Park. One of the best is to see Eynon deal with the Martini & Sawbench hairpins. It's like Gwyndaf Evans bought the wrong car to the RAC

Funny that; you would never guess that Eynon used to be a rally driver!

I'd like to know how Steve Owen managed to fit a hand brake into the 2000M!!!

mcb666 · 18 Oct 2007, 21:02 (Ref:2043982)

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3...cb0115b144.htm

better quality video compression modulator demodulator (modem), blah..

mcb666 · 30 Oct 2007, 20:52 (Ref:2055357)

what do you want?

pic or video, howl of the Predator Somewhere, fuming Photo (small edition with logo !), what ? GWJ in the Dax at Fintray??

:-)

pictures of the rear wing sponsors ??

etc.

McB

**Woolley** · 1 Nov 2007, 22:22 (Ref:2057282)

I'll take a good sound file of the engine heading for Shelsley's finish line to use as a ringtone!

brayspeed · 6 Nov 2007, 21:55 (Ref:2061562)

http://www.brayspeed.co.uk/assets/fi...20PREDATOR.wmv

Tony

minimangler · 7 Nov 2007, 00:26 (Ref:2061699)

Magnificent! Nice looking beast, but the rear wing is almost a bit A1GP for my liking. Not that that reeeeally means a lot in the heat of competition...

devon kev · 7 Nov 2007, 11:01 (Ref:2061997)

Another awesome run by Graeme, and as usual good work from you Tony

blackx · 7 Nov 2007, 14:27 (Ref:2062168)

Quote:

Originally Posted by minimangler

Magnificent! Nice looking beast, but the rear wing is almost a bit A1GP for my liking. Not that that reeeeally means a lot in the heat of competition...

The rear wing is a beautiful multiplane affair....

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