260 Invasion!!

[Chris]

Hey guys, a quick update on the goings on in the Drag racing world with the 260 Boss.

We had an "impromtu" event at Heathcote on sunday, and the guest list was impressive.

Entrant 1 - Kev.

Kevs purple people eater is reknowned for chewing drag racing opponents up - and spitting them out on the blacktop. Kev has the quickest outright NA 260 in Australia unopened, and still has.

Entrant 2 - Me

My blueprint BA ute has the usual bolt ons, stock exhaust and has seen a best of 13.58.

Entrant 3 - ORSMXR

Chris (ORSMXR) took some time from his much needed sunday rest to bring the quickest and fastest street tyred XR8 sedan to the party

Entrant 4 - SLY XR8

David shocked us all (especially me) when he ripped out a 13.34 and took out the street tyred title in the AUTO 260 ute. We mentioned a race was on, and he grinned like a beaver on a hunk of wood. Currently fastest auto 260na and fasted street tyred 260.

Entrant 5 - ORSMT6

Dont really know how leo ended up bringing the turbo, but he threatened us with a beating if he wasn't allowed to race (leo is 6 2 and if there is a guy out there that can punch harder than leo, i haven't met him) so due to physical intimidation, we agreed leo could come.

The day was beautiful, the track was heathcote, and we were ready to go, with Big Kev's ****er of an old man babysitting us all.

There were,

4 different diff ratios
4 different airbox setups ( one ss, one BPT, 2 G and D setups and one BMC carbon deal)
4 different sets of tyres
3 different gearboxes
3 different shifters
5 different exhaust combo's

nitto sticky, nitto shitful, Toyo RA-1 with less rubber than you would find in a cheerleaders purse, dunlop taxi 225's (onya sly) SP9000's (you just wont let them go chris) etc etc.

There were unichips (one from the G and D stable) a stealth box (which has had some XTREME surgery) and a few SCT boxes (one turbo box with some xtreme treatment)

There were also plenty of smiles, photo's, in car video and laughs (Kev's old man is a f*cking ****er, I should have invited him to my 30th.)

First lot of runs, I brained the entire field with a 13.68 right off the bat. Kev still couldn't work out his launch, and was lost in the 14 second wilderness with SLY XR8, who was in a wilderness of his own.

Leo was still napping when we told him we were racing, and he wheelspan a 14.3 something or other.

Round one - Chris (me)

The next segment of the day saw ORSMXR and the Big Kevster trading punches with Chris holding the early advantage in the heat with a string of 13.50's to Kevs 13.58-9's. The turbo started finding its feet, still wheelspinning to some high 13's, I was punching out 50's like they were on special, Dave was still in the wilderness with his 13.50's, but 2.3 60ft times which showed the potential of the car.

Round two - Chris (orsmxr)

We were all getting bored running these numbers when a bright spark popped up and said "hey orsm, wanna try the nittos?)

Thats when the day got pear shaped.

1st run, Orsm sidestepped the clutch at 4000rpm, and there was more shrapnel on the track than in an Iraqi hostage. (dont worry guys, we called the tow truck and got plenty of photo's)

Kev busted out the big launch he was hiding somewhere in his glovebox, and found a 40, then a 38, etc and ended up with a 13.32 with some nasty 1.8 60 ft times, far and away the best 60 ft by 2.5 tenths.

Headlight in, and the exhaust on, this bigfella knows how to launch.

I was busy gathering my PB of a 13.54, and fastest overall for the day with a 107.66 from a 260, which impressed me.

Round three, and the day went to kev.

Then Leo woke up again.

I wouldn't let leo run with my tyres, so I had a steer, and layed down my PB in a BA. 13.11 at 666mph. (yes, everyone saw the MPH, it was a cracker) but it was a turbo, and felt like a poofy car to drive.

The smiles and handshakes, smell of burning rubber and furious gear changes from Kev's old man made for a great day, and one we will all be enjoying again very soon. There was only one fast ute missing on the day, hope he can bring his car out next time and share the fun that we all had.

I on Kev's, Chris's, Leo's, and Dave's behalf would like to thank the following people for their support in allowing us to have so much fun with our toys, and in no particular order, I speak for everyone when I thank

APS - unichip powering kevs car along
G and D - very fast intakes and tuning
Northern Diffs for mine and Daves diffs
Pacemaker and Difillipo
Proffesional exhaust
Simon at XTREME - best edit tune in OZ
SS INDUCTIONS
BPT performance products
BMC filters

and Ford for giving us all the hump.

[PhantomXR8]

Excellent work everyone! Jeez 4000rpm, that's gotta hurt. I did a few 3500rpm launchs(not sidesteps though) with the Toyo's and mine still feels a bit sore. Man, there's hundredths between all of these cars, it's all too exciting!

[SLY XR8]

It was nice to meet Leo for the firts time.
Well i didn't think you could sum the hole day up, but Chris you did you only missed one think out. My mate the only LS1 to get a invite got scared on the Western Ring and droped a shocker and since it was a LS1, well i decided to leave him to his own mistakes for buying one with a lion on the front and Keep going.

Was a ORSM day carn't wait to do it again.

[Chris]

Next time guys, since I live closest to heathcote, its Beer abd BBQ's at my place........................

I think the effort of the day went to kev's dad - what a character, a real knockabout aussie bloke, and also to young Chris, sly's little fella, who went down the qtr with his dad, and wouldn't give up the helmet, he loved it!!

[blueblooded]

hi guys sounds like you had a grate day down there we had our cannon ball day up hear in qld it was a huge turnout for the xr club 127 xr's in total none as quik as you guys though . i personaly ran pb of 13.60@108.38 in my ute on 215 dunlops what tyres do you guys find best that will be my next mod for the ute

thanks vern

[Chris]

If its a manual ute, PM kev, he uses toyo RA-1 255-16's, and they are well worn. 13.3's all day long with bests of 13.20.

If its an auto, Rod launches big power though a BF goodrich, Dave ran his PB 13.34 auto ute on 225 streeters.

That mph is impressive man, u may only be a tyre away from a hard charger.

[X ORSMXR]

Originally Posted by PhantomXR8

Excellent work everyone! Jeez 4000rpm, that's gotta hurt. I did a few 3500rpm launchs(not sidesteps though) with the Toyo's and mine still feels a bit sore. Man, there's hundredths between all of these cars, it's all too exciting!

Well l still had a good day running constant 13.5 but got bored and thought l would try the nitto's, Oh well you know the rest of the story but we will be back Jack so keep your eyes posted

Cheers chris

[blueblooded]

thanks for the info chris the ute is a manual i'm hopeing the tyres will help at the its spining the tyres through third just need it to hook up then i should do a good time
vern

[GT 8888]

Thanks for the invite Chris....NOT.....lol

[SpoolMan]

Looks like a good day had by all, what was the temp and how many cars were they for the test and tune day?

[X ORSMXR]

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[X ORSMXR]

more photos to come of the other guys

[rodderz]

Great writeup Chris, you almost sound like a MOTOR journo doing the BFYB article..lol

Well done to all...Kev, how the f&*^% do you keep getting 1.80's??

[GT-P 738]

Originally Posted by rodderz

Great writeup Chris, you almost sound like a MOTOR journo doing the BFYB article..lol

Well done to all...Kev, how the f&*^% do you keep getting 1.80's??

Yeah,Kev i need to borrow a couple of those 1.8's they rock man.

I think we are goin to try and get to the track in the next few weeks and keep up the good et's for the blue oval.

:dr_Evil:

Chris,

Let me know when the next 260 day is and i will try to be there.........

Regards Dean

[Quadcams]

Well done guys especially Chris excelent results. Its great to see the Boss getting some good results.
Go the BOSS!

[Kev_BLNXR8_Ute]

Well that sums it up quiet well.
It was a great day thats for sure considering it was organised at about 9.30 sunday morning for me.
It good to see that everyone from all different tuners ect can all get together and have a blast. We talk and hang a bit of shit and its all in good fun. : :eclipsee_
Wots even better is that I was invited by the oppisition (so to speak), to come along and kick their *****. :voldar02:
Im sure it just fired them up all the more.
It would have been great to see what orsmxr could have done if the thing held together. To me it didnt even sound like he sliped the clutch much over 2500. No I didnt sabotage it either if anyone was wodering why I was under the back of his car:gren:


Mark, It was about 20 to 24 all day and there wernt that many cars racing I didnt think. Maybe 25 including a couple bikes.

Rodderz and GT-P, I could tell you how to do those 1.8 60's but you couldn't afford the asking price. : Then again even if you could afford it I probably wouldn't tell you coz then i would have to go out and kill ya's and blood stains. out: :nutsycuck

Can't wait to get out there just a couple more time before I have to retire into fatherhood.

Cheers all and be safe....................Kev

[Kev_BLNXR8_Ute]

Just went to www.heathcote.com.au there are a few good pics there if people are interested.

[Chris]

As soon as we can get an axle to hold together Kev, ur **** is mine lol

Thanks Kev for your help in investigating the CV joint saga today, taking your personal time out to help your new mates is a bonus.

Also, thanks for the support today from all the boys regarding my incident with a B double on the hume today.

My XR8 is built Ford tough, but the B double is tougher!!

To the ***** who tried to run me off the road - i'll see you soon bud......the cops are on to you and so am I out:

The ute is at the panel shop now being stripped, it'l make a bigger comeback than flares and platforms :disco:

[Kev_BLNXR8_Ute]

Bring it on.......Not a prob with the c.v buddy. Sorry it didnt work out as I had hoped.

Hope your ute comes back better than ever maybe even with some engine work since its off the road anyway.......




Kev

[Chris]

Hee hee - cant believe YOU and ORSMXR sucked me into a cherry!! NO ONE does that to me lol

The headers and cat back may have to be pulled from under da bed!

I know fatherhood is impending mate, so I will have this car back 2gether and panel beated ASAP. Hopefully in a week or two we will be back on the track, and put on another heathcote 260 muster

Regards

Chris

[X ORSMXR]

Originally Posted by Chris

Hee hee - cant believe YOU and ORSMXR sucked me into a cherry!! NO ONE does that to me lol

The headers and cat back may have to be pulled from under da bed!

I know fatherhood is impending mate, so I will have this car back 2gether and panel beated ASAP. Hopefully in a week or two we will be back on the track, and put on another heathcote 260 muster

Regards

Chris

Sounds good to me Chris we might even get some more Boss 260's out there which would make it more interesting and of course FUN

[rodderz]

Originally Posted by Chris

Also, thanks for the support today from all the boys regarding my incident with a B double on the hume today.

My XR8 is built Ford tough, but the B double is tougher!!

To the ***** who tried to run me off the road - i'll see you soon bud......the cops are on to you and so am I out:

The ute is at the panel shop now being stripped, it'l make a bigger comeback than flares and platforms :disco:

What happened Chris? I went passed your work this arvo and saw your ute there, along with a black spoiler-less XR8 in the shop....shouldve dropped in!

[Chris]

Originally Posted by rodderz

What happened Chris? I went passed your work this arvo and saw your ute there, along with a black spoiler-less XR8 in the shop....shouldve dropped in!

Its now at Campbellfield smash repairs.........

[Chris]

oh, and the spoiler-less XR8 is also CV less.........

[HEMI POWER]

Originally Posted by Chris

Its now at Campbellfield smash repairs.........

As long as your in one piece Chris i am sure the car can be fixed.

[Rod]

greetings Chris
sorry to hear of your misshap
atleast its in good hands with Ronnie, he's a legend with the Ford's

if the C.V. is an outer give me a ring as i may be able to help

good to hear you had a great day & the numbers are very respectable well done to all

regards
rod

Hi guys,

First my apologies for kinda jumpin on your forum, as im not a ford owner, and hijacking your thread.

I was at heathcote on sunday, bloody nice cars guys, and i was very impressed with all your consistent times down the 1/4. I was drooling over the black xr8.

I was running my Pulsar sss, mostly doing 14 flats all day. A friend was video taping and upon watching one race against one of the Purple Utes i think, My best time of a 13.3 was achieved.

If any of you guys have the timeslip with car number 273 on it, i would love a copy, scan, or whatever.

Cheers
Adam

[MYV8]

Is everything on track for this weekend Chris?
I will give you a ring tomorrow (morning).
Gota get the 260's moving!!!!!

[Kev_BLNXR8_Ute]

Originally Posted by wsssup

Hi guys,


If any of you guys have the timeslip with car number 273 on it, i would love a copy, scan, or whatever.

Cheers
Adam

Sorry wasnt me. Unless it was one I pitched but that would be real unlucky.

Cheers...Kev