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CWC's second Rolling Road Day was
held at Bat Cars new premises in Carlisle. 13 cars made power runs, and the
highest power recorded at the wheels was 266bhp from an AC Cobra replica. The
conversion from power at the wheels to power at the flywheel varies from car to
car, but +20% gives a reasonable approximation to account for transmission and
tyre losses.
About 50
people in total turned up throughout the day, and with the mix of cars that hit
the rollers there was something for everyone. When the cars weren't running the
spectators were kept entertained by mini moto and power board racing, as well as
a car park full of modified cars to view.
The event was marred slightly by a coming together between the Cobra and the
200sx which was parked in the car park. Luckily the damage was not too great and
a bit of time in the Bat Cars body shop should see them both back on the road as
good as new.
The feedback
we got on the day was great, and with all the planned modifications that you
have been telling us about it won't be long before we will be running
another rolling road event. There is nothing quite like seeing exactly what
improvement a modification has done to your car, and it also pays to know
exactly what you are up against when you pull alongside someone at the traffic
lights.
Click the pictures for a larger
image.
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