Subaru Isle of Man TT Record Attempt
skillionaire
25 Jun 2011
Hi,
Needed a new thread. This is awesome.
Watch in full screen, on full audio.
Subaru of America has released a new YouTube video of the 2011 Subaru WRX STi setting an all-time course record for the historic Isle of Man TT Mountain Course. The 5 minute 25 second video highlights in graphic detail the speed and drama surrounding rally driver Mark Higgins‘ lap that averaged 115.356 MPH. After the run, Higgins talks through the “moment” at Bray Hill when he momentarily loses, and then regains, control of the WRX STI at more than 150 MPH.
Driving a US specification 2011 Subaru WRX STI, Higgins achieved speeds of 162 MPH and a lapped time of 19 minutes 37 seconds over the 37-mile track, navigating more than 200 corners.
“This is one of the most daunting tracks I have ever driven, and the most terrifying,” said Higgins, a Manx native. “We were only able to get two practice runs and on our second practice I had the biggest “moment” of my career. We had a passenger on the run and so coming into Bray Hill at more than 150 MPH, the extra weight compressed the suspension more than on previous runs and shifted the Subaru to the left and then right as I corrected–it was a real tank slapper. The whole thing went by so quickly that we never slowed below 110 MPH, and then we were back on the power. It was amazing and the helicopter shots really show just how hairy it really was.”
The WRX STI was a production US spec car running a standard 305 HP turbocharged boxer engine. Some safety modifications were made. The Subaru was equipped with a Lifeline fire suppression system, Hockley Motorsports roll cage, motordrive competition seats, Mintex brake pads (but stock calipers and rotors), and a louder open exhaust to warn spectators of the on-coming car. The speed limiter was turned off to allow a higher maximum speed; off-the shelf Tein springs and dampers were added to accommodate the numerous high-speed jumps on the circuit, sending the WRX STI almost four feet off the ground. The car ran on street legal Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tires.
Cheers,
Nik
This info and more can be found at: http://www.motormavens.com
Needed a new thread. This is awesome.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFlSG9_Ue4A&feature=player_embedded
Watch in full screen, on full audio.
Subaru of America has released a new YouTube video of the 2011 Subaru WRX STi setting an all-time course record for the historic Isle of Man TT Mountain Course. The 5 minute 25 second video highlights in graphic detail the speed and drama surrounding rally driver Mark Higgins‘ lap that averaged 115.356 MPH. After the run, Higgins talks through the “moment” at Bray Hill when he momentarily loses, and then regains, control of the WRX STI at more than 150 MPH.
Driving a US specification 2011 Subaru WRX STI, Higgins achieved speeds of 162 MPH and a lapped time of 19 minutes 37 seconds over the 37-mile track, navigating more than 200 corners.
“This is one of the most daunting tracks I have ever driven, and the most terrifying,” said Higgins, a Manx native. “We were only able to get two practice runs and on our second practice I had the biggest “moment” of my career. We had a passenger on the run and so coming into Bray Hill at more than 150 MPH, the extra weight compressed the suspension more than on previous runs and shifted the Subaru to the left and then right as I corrected–it was a real tank slapper. The whole thing went by so quickly that we never slowed below 110 MPH, and then we were back on the power. It was amazing and the helicopter shots really show just how hairy it really was.”
The WRX STI was a production US spec car running a standard 305 HP turbocharged boxer engine. Some safety modifications were made. The Subaru was equipped with a Lifeline fire suppression system, Hockley Motorsports roll cage, motordrive competition seats, Mintex brake pads (but stock calipers and rotors), and a louder open exhaust to warn spectators of the on-coming car. The speed limiter was turned off to allow a higher maximum speed; off-the shelf Tein springs and dampers were added to accommodate the numerous high-speed jumps on the circuit, sending the WRX STI almost four feet off the ground. The car ran on street legal Pirelli P Zero Trofeo tires.
Cheers,
Nik
This info and more can be found at: http://www.motormavens.com
RX25SE
25 Jun 2011
I just watched this on the 27" iMac, full screen and the headphones on max....
.........friggin awesome!
Ken Block...GTFO.
The two best parts for me were running along the ridge at the top of the track a 160mph and the view over the rear wing when he had 'the moment'. It really shows how much ground he covers while he regains control.
Also, how large do you coconuts need to be to hit the throttle at 140mph when the car is in a slide?!!
.........friggin awesome!
Ken Block...GTFO.
The two best parts for me were running along the ridge at the top of the track a 160mph and the view over the rear wing when he had 'the moment'. It really shows how much ground he covers while he regains control.
Also, how large do you coconuts need to be to hit the throttle at 140mph when the car is in a slide?!!
Richo
25 Jun 2011
my favorite bit was the dubbed motor noise.... especially the bit near the end where the noise makes it seem like he is still accelerating, with glowing brake rotors getting brighter
largehow large do you coconuts need to be
vi55errs
26 Jun 2011
thats awesome!!! iv driven around the track in a turbo diesel nissan dualis hire car open speed limits in sections of the island cant wait to go back.
top place. nothing like watching a bike go past at over 200ks n ur standing millimetres from the track.
top place. nothing like watching a bike go past at over 200ks n ur standing millimetres from the track.
