In Search of 200

[stonewall]

On one of my runs, and only at 160ish, I had a gust hit me from the side, I thought it was all over.

Other than that one time, 170-180 has been rock solid, one hand on the wheel, and very stable/smooth.

Yeah, 200 is more, clearly, but when you're flying an upside-down wing at aerodynamic speeds, stuff happens...

I seem to remember a video showing the hood being scary. LOL

 

[BULL]

I seem to remember a video showing the hood being scary. LOL

 

[06SRT10NR]

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I would guess that by "speed limiter" someone really means "rev limiter". What gear was it in at the end?

 

[2ndAmend]

I would guess that by "speed limiter" someone really means "rev limiter". What gear was it in at the end?

No where near. Maybe an injector couldn't keep up, weak fuel pump, who knows. I imaging the fuel demand was quite high. Last year it was puking at 120 for 2-3 sec, dealer replaced 2 injectors. Maybe it needed more.

I really can't complain.

 

[2ndAmend]

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Wow, I thought it was only the 2 scoop hood! Isn't there a vent in the hood to relieve that pressure?

Here is a run from 2 years ago at 190 or so:

 

[2ndAmend]

Before I left home, I removed the brake fluid access cover and removed the weatherstrip from the cowl thinking it might relieve pressure. But after seeing Bull's pic, I'm guessing it did nothing.

 

[BULL]

On the original GC hood, it helps to remove the heat extractor vent inserts.

I had not done so in that picture, abd I don't have a comparable picture with them out, so I don't know how effective it is or not.