nice production, nice story, awwwsome sounding motor... [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

just wait til he starts the bugger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wSQ0vYXX_4

ps, he says "oh shit" alot   ;D

Take the Mazda but leave the engine - what a glorious sound. :-* :-* :y

even better at 5am on an early shift  :o  ;D

I prefer the noise of the rotary engine  :-[

Your joking surely?

[quote author=6A46554C270 link=1301931114/3#3 date=1301932090]I prefer the noise of the rotary engine  :-[/quote]

Not to mention the weight. :y

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 16:52:

Your joking surely?

No, that just sounds like a V8 with a very open exhaust.

The howl of a rotary is 'special' in a rare kind of way.

Loud does not equal good  :y

Weeeell almost BRM territory...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCX9rZueNfQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

That's a 4 rotor though.

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 17:00:

That's a 4 rotor though.

It may be, but to me it’s an unrefined racy sound – the sound of an 8 will always remain iconic in my ears. :y

Desperate Den wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 17:22:

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 17:00: That's a 4 rotor though. It may be, but to me it’s an unrefined racy sound – the sound of an 8 will always remain iconic in my ears. :y

An 8 will always be unrefined, now a 6 or 12.....

What rubbish! Any configuration except I take it?  ;D.  :P

It is a thunderous sound, weather loud or silenced...poweeeer as JC would say!


Pee shooter rotary indeed, pah.  >:(

how about these
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzMI4DoYl04&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Jkwt79AxDQ&feature=related


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrOJYdsWtxw&feature=related

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 18:31:

Desperate Den wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 17:22: chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 17:00: That's a 4 rotor though. It may be, but to me it’s an unrefined racy sound – the sound of an 8 will always remain iconic in my ears. :y An 8 will always be unrefined, now a 6 or 12.....

Well, if you threaten to beat the keek out of me I'll give the 12 some thought but, in my heart, it always comes back to the 8. :-* :-* ;D :y

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 16:58:

Weeeell almost BRM territory... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCX9rZueNfQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

"Weeel, TBH, I'm not even interested in running unless you're going to nail it"  ;D

A mate of mine had a rotary engined Westfield. It was about 115dBA @1m idling IIRC. ;D

Kevin

Kevin Wood wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 20:45:

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 16:58: Weeeell almost BRM territory... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCX9rZueNfQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player "Weeel, TBH, I'm not even interested in running unless you're going to nail it"  ;D A mate of mine had a rotary engined Westfield. It was about 115dBA @1m idling IIRC. ;D Kevin

Ah, but what was the capacity, ha ha, let's see that one answered, hmm?  ;)

Swept or static?

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 19:00:

What rubbish! Any configuration except I take it?  ;D.  :P It is a thunderous sound, weather loud or silenced...poweeeer as JC would say! Pee shooter rotary indeed, pah.  >:(

Dont get me wrong, I like 8's but, its a fact that an 8 wont run nearly as smoothly as a 6 or multiple there of.....if you dont belave me....work out the firing order, exhaust config etc.....thats why they burble...because they are uneven.

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:48:

Ah, but what was the capacity, ha ha, let's see that one answered, hmm?  ;)

Doesn't matter so much if you can rev the bejeesus out of it without valves hitting pistons. Give it more air and it'll make more power. *


Kevin

* - May require frequent, expensive rebuilds, and drink like Oliver Reed

Kevin Wood wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:55:

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:48: Ah, but what was the capacity, ha ha, let's see that one answered, hmm?  ;) Doesn't matter so much if you can rev the bejeesus out of it without valves hitting pistons. Give it more air and it'll make more power. * Kevin * - May require frequent, expensive rebuilds, and drink like Oliver Reed

The later ones are pretty good though

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:49:

Swept or static?

Both  :P.  ;D

Obviously what ever answer is given I won't have the slightest clue if it's correct or not. So I think your safe.  :D

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:51:

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 19:00: What rubbish! Any configuration except I take it?  ;D.  :P It is a thunderous sound, weather loud or silenced...poweeeer as JC would say! Pee shooter rotary indeed, pah.  >:( Dont get me wrong, I like 8's but, its a fact that an 8 wont run nearly as smoothly as a 6 or multiple there of.....if you dont belave me....work out the firing order, exhaust config etc.....thats why they burble...because they are uneven.

That's the attraction, IMO.  ;)

Kevin Wood wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:55:

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:48: Ah, but what was the capacity, ha ha, let's see that one answered, hmm?  ;) Doesn't matter so much if you can rev the bejeesus out of it without valves hitting pistons. Give it more air and it'll make more power. * Kevin * - May require frequent, expensive rebuilds, and drink like Oliver Reed

Something in the order of a litre a week, last I looked...  :-/

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 22:07:

Kevin Wood wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:55: chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:48: Ah, but what was the capacity, ha ha, let's see that one answered, hmm?  ;) Doesn't matter so much if you can rev the bejeesus out of it without valves hitting pistons. Give it more air and it'll make more power. * Kevin * - May require frequent, expensive rebuilds, and drink like Oliver Reed Something in the order of a litre a week, last I looked...  :-/

Of oil, yes.

Then there's the fuel. ::)

Kevin

Kevin Wood wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 22:11:

chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 22:07: Kevin Wood wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:55: chrisgixer wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 21:48: Ah, but what was the capacity, ha ha, let's see that one answered, hmm?  ;) Doesn't matter so much if you can rev the bejeesus out of it without valves hitting pistons. Give it more air and it'll make more power. * Kevin * - May require frequent, expensive rebuilds, and drink like Oliver Reed Something in the order of a litre a week, last I looked...  :-/ Of oil, yes. Then there's the fuel. ::) Kevin

Yes oil  ;D  and rotor tips?   ::)

Did you say rotary?

Oh, I thought you said radial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjerE7PoyJs

Now that's a nutty engine install..  ;D

aaronjb wrote on 04. Apr 2011 at 23:54:

Did you say rotary? Oh, I thought you said radial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjerE7PoyJs Now that's a nutty engine install..  ;D

;D

You'll be wanting one of these, then...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onx0zpuIlqE

8-)

Kevin

That must have some grunt to get off the ground like that!

love this car the engine the mazda should of had good sound track to vid aswell love it :y :y :y :y

aaronjb wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 00:22:

That must have some grunt to get off the ground like that!

IIRC 10 litres, 9 cylinders, supercharged and it kicks out 360-400 BHP. :-*

One of them visits the gliding club quite regularly. Sounds gorgeous, IMHO, and it was designed as a trainer for the Soviet air force so it's built like a brick khahzee. -5,+7G and fully aerobatic.

Kevin

Time for some big-boys toys :-? ;D ;D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3D4FN5cdZk

Desperate Den wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 10:51:

Time for some big-boys toys :-? ;D ;D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3D4FN5cdZk

And people say wind power is a danger to bats!  ;D The whirlygig of death, that is.



Kevin Wood wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 10:05:

IIRC 10 litres, 9 cylinders, supercharged and it kicks out 360-400 BHP. :-* One of them visits the gliding club quite regularly. Sounds gorgeous, IMHO, and it was designed as a trainer for the Soviet air force so it's built like a brick khahzee. -5,+7G and fully aerobatic.

Ah yes, the design mantra of the Soviet air force - "See that barn over there? Yep. Stick some wings on it. Now put a big engine in it. OK, that's our next generation aircraft!" ;)

A bit like the way Americans design cars, really...

Desperate Den wrote on 05. Apr 2011 at 10:51:

Time for some big-boys toys :-? ;D ;D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3D4FN5cdZk

I can imagine the H&S risk assessment!

"Before operating this equipment in populated regions...  ;D

Kevin