07-22-2010, 08:18 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Melbourne,
vic
Cobra Make, Engine: Kenmer with Ford Quad Cam Boss 260
Posts: 979
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IM240 test
Well today was the day I had been dreading....IM240 test!
I had heard of other cars in Vic failing this test so I was not very optomistic when I left home (or for the past few weeks if i'm truthful). So, after a liesurely cruise down the eastern and into town, the time came to tie my little girl to the dyno. The first run was to ensure the car was at optimal operating temperature, and the tester deliberately didn't look at the result. And I did not know what the figures were meant to be so it was no good me looking at the result.
It was quite interesting to see how the bloke in the driving seat used throttle and brake to keep the icon within the speed trace shown on the computer screen.
Anyhow I'm not sure if my results will please some or infuriate or frustrate them. The first test run was an overwhelming success! Well under the prescribed limits. Subsequent runs showed the same story.
Looks like that good 'ole "Henry" bent eight under the bonnet delivered the goods and made me the happiest bloke in Melbourne today. Now we wait to hear from Vic Roads I suppose.
Doug
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