Ok, heres something a little different I'm organising... 15th Nov 2014 10.00am
This part car, part airplane, and part spaceship, the Bloodhound SSC aims to shatter the land speed record in 2015 driven by Andy Green on the Hakskeen Pan desert in South Africa.
(http://s27.postimg.org/d0x2s5ghr/Bloodhound_SSC_rear_dynamic_medium_Feb2014.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/d0x2s5ghr/)
How would you like to to have a guided tour around the 1000mph BLOODHOUND SSC world speed record car workshop / technical centre in Bristol by one of the project team members, Martin Roper and see the build progress for as little as £10?
You will receive a tailored presentation in the BLOODHOUND boardroom and a workshop tour to see the build of the world's first 1,000 mph car progressing. There will be ample of time for questions and photographs. You will also have the chance to test your skills in the BLOODHOUND driving experience and purchase merchandise during the event.
If all goes as planned in 2015, the Bloodhound will cover the measured mile in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 1050 mph. But to claim the record, the car must turn around and make a second run within an hour. And space is an issue. "You can just run out of desert," Chief Engineer Mark Chapman says. The Bloodhound has three means of deceleration: At 800 mph perforated air brakes swing out from the fuselage, two parachutes can deploy at 600 mph if extra slowing is needed, and at 200 mph Green will apply steel friction brakes. But slowing down is just one concern. The idling jet engine will continue to produce heat at the end of the run, which Green must dissipate by steering in a huge arc while slowing to a stop. Whether that's all possible no one knows. "We can't really test that until we get to South Africa," Chapman says. "For a lot of things, the car is the testbed."
(http://s22.postimg.org/4v1p7xunh/BLOODHOUND_SSC_Cockpit_annotated_pic_credit_Stef.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/4v1p7xunh/)
Just to put this car into perspective, it will travel at...
Four and a half football pitches in 1 second
150 metres in the blink of an eye
Faster than a bullet fired from a Magnum 357
Its own car length in less than 3 hundredths of a second
The Visit.
So, I am looking for 49 people to share this experience with and although weekday visits are available that allow seeing the workshop in action, I have chosen a Saturday morning by special arrangement as hopefully more of us will be available. Martin says it's very rare the staff have much time to talk anyway on a weekday and a weekend visit allows us to get much closer to everything.
I am suggesting Saturday morning (Time to be confirmed)10.00am for 10.30 start I will require payment once we have enough interest. PLEASE NOTE: Date has been changed to the 15th Nov due to circumstances beyond our control.
At the moment I am just gauging interest so for starters regular forum users will get the opportunity to put names down, then I will mass email to see what interest I get. This is a great way of sponsoring our country and a high-technology project, focused around a 1000 mph World Land Speed Record attempt. Share this Engineering Adventure with a global audience and inspire the next generation by bringing science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life in the most exciting way possible. We can even get the club's name on the fin for a small price.
Come on, lets do it!!!
Ok it's a starter, so who do we have so far.. Please see date change post. Now 15 Nov not the 8th as planned. Email sent to members on list also.
Colin, you have your +1 back.
1. The Gaffer OK for 15-11-14
2. Iancider OK for 15-11-14
3. Moleman OK for 15-11-14
4. Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
5. Big Red OK for 15-11-14
6. Big Red +1 OK for 15-11-14
7. Camber Dave OK for 15-11-14
8. Camber Dave +1 OK for 15-11-14
9. Camber Dave +1 OK for 15-11-14
10. robp OK for 15-11-14
11. Sumov8 OK for 15-11-14
12. MrFozzieBear OK for 15-11-14
13. MrFozzieBear +1 OK for 15-11-14
14. Almondsburyhills OK for 15-11-14
15. Robert OK for 15-11-14
16. Robert +1 OK for 15-11-14
17. fletch_306 OK for 15-11-14
18. fletch_306 + 1 OK for 15-11-14
19. Jagado OK for 15-11-14
20. Jagado +1 OK for 15-11-14
21. Jagado +2 OK for 15-11-14
22. Malcolm c OK for 15-11-14
23. Malcolm c +1 OK for 15-11-14
24. Freedom1 OK for 15-11-14
25. M@verick OK for 15-11-14
26. M@verik +1 OK for 15-11-14
27. damouk OK for 15-11-14
28. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
29. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
30. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
31. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
32. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
33. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
34. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
35. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
36. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
37. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
38. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
39. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
40. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
41. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
42. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
43. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
44. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14
45. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
46. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
47. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
48. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
49. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
50. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
51. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
52. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
53. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
54. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
55. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
56. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
57. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
58. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14
-------------------------------------------------SOLD OUT---------------------------------------
Reserves
59. Fullpint
60. ?
Gosh, how could you not do that?
I'm in.
Ian
I'm in & may be able to drag in some track day mates to come as well.
I am in. And the wife.
we're in as well :P
8)
Add me too
Sounds great! count me in :D
We are up for it! But will need to leave in afternoon as working!! :)
I may have about 6 extra people. I will keep you posted.
Count me in please - I'll also confirm a couple of others later this week if there is still space.
Hi Phil
Please add 2 more with me
Dave
Yes please :D
Put me down
Put me down and a plus 1 please
(Phil)
Yes please put me down on the list :)
put me down on the list + 1 Thank You
Me down as well please and a plus one.
I had the chance to do this the other week :( One of the guys is a customer of mine and he did say 'Steve if you want how about dropping the wheels off and in return I get a full tour'.. At the time I just had far too much going on here so I turned the offer down.. Gutted..
Quote from: fullpint on 20, September, 2014, 06:42:56 PM
I had the chance to do this the other week :( One of the guys is a customer of mine and he did say 'Steve if you want how about dropping the wheels off and in return I get a full tour'.. At the time I just had far too much going on here so I turned the offer down.. Gutted..
So are you coming with us instead? :)
That depends upon what else is throw at me :D I have been real busy lately, what with car issues, wife issues (being ill) and son issues!!! Don't even ask on that one ;D
I'm up for it. Also my son and my daughter's boyfriend would like to come so, if there is still room, I would like 3 places.
Quote from: fullpint on 21, September, 2014, 09:40:31 AM
That depends upon what else is throw at me :D I have been real busy lately, what with car issues, wife issues (being ill) and son issues!!! Don't even ask on that one ;D
Sorry about that matey. I will reserve a place and if it does not work out, don't worry.
Yes please, would love to go
Malcolm c
Add me too please. Thanks
Count me in +2
Mozzy
If possible please can I change my booking to 2 tickets ie me and a friend
Many thanks
Malcolm c
Hi Phil,
Please put me down for myself plus 2.
Cheers,
Mike.
It is looking like I will be able to make up some more numbers if you need them mate. :)
I have at least an extra 9 so far.
Quote from: malcolm c on 23, September, 2014, 04:25:06 PM
If possible please can I change my booking to 2 tickets ie me and a friend
Many thanks
Malcolm c
No problem Malcolm :)
Quote from: Pembly Mike on 23, September, 2014, 08:18:34 PM
Hi Phil,
Please put me down for myself plus 2.
Cheers,
Mike.
Sure Mike :)
Quote from: Moleman on 23, September, 2014, 08:39:55 PM
It is looking like I will be able to make up some more numbers if you need them mate. :)
I have at least an extra 9 so far.
Excellent Colin. Yes please :)
Some of my mates have asked if they could bring their boys. Is this ok mate? I can get 15 now 17 if they can bring their boys? :)
Can you put me down for 5 so far please
could you let us know where it is as I cant seem to find an address
Sorry Phil just had another call can you make that 11 now please
Thanks :D
How are the numbers coming now ?
Just got another 4
can you put these on as first reserves if people drop out
could you move me to no 53 please as it would make it awkward for me to go on my own
thank
Dear all.
I have just been informed by the Bloodhound SSC team that due to circumstances beyond their control, the visit planned for the 8th November is not now possible. They have sent a huge apology to us all and have promised to make Saturday 15th November 2014 at 1000 for 1030 start available to us.
Can you please check your diaries and check with your guests that this day is ok and get back to me as soon as possible with numbers.
Apologies for the change.
Pete. you are fine. They will accept 62 but no more sorry. I will put your extras down as reserves.
just had replies from 8 of mine who are ok with the new date of 15-10-14 --- that makes 9 including myself
put them as reserves please ;D
will let you know on others as I hear from them
New date still good for me so please count me in. Thanks
Yes, 15th Nov OK for me.
15th November sounds good too me
15th good for me
Malcolm c plus 1
Oh b#€%&r ! Count me and +1 out I'm afraid . I'm getting married on that day....
No way she'll reschedule it .....
:(
We're out as well now, :( that's the day we're booked for wedding cars. ::)
8)
Just heard back from last 6 regards change of date and all 6 could make it
this brings my numbers up to 15 including myself
thanks
I can do make the 15th. I will let you know if any can't go now. But put up any club members before them though mate.
Quote from: Blackadder on 24, September, 2014, 07:22:32 PM
Oh b#€%&r ! Count me and +1 out I'm afraid . I'm getting married on that day....
No way she'll reschedule it .....
:(
Really sorry about that. Cant you not just turn up for the wedding saying you got lost or something? ;)
Quote from: Bulldog Bri on 24, September, 2014, 07:39:40 PM
We're out as well now, :( that's the day we're booked for wedding cars. ::)
8)
Sorry you two. Seems the big boss wanted the technical centre that day :(
Quote from: Moleman on 24, September, 2014, 08:52:56 PM
I can do make the 15th. I will let you know if any can't go now. But put up any club members before them though mate.
Will wait to hear from you. Sorry.
I can still do the 15th
ok for the 15th Robert + 1 thank you
Sorry Phil.
I cannot make the 15th.
M
13 of my mates are ok for this date so far mate. I will let you know about the rest pretty soon, only after if there is any more of our club members would like to go first though mate.
Where is it in Bristol mate?
New up date. All are ok for that date now mate.
Quote from: Robert on 25, September, 2014, 05:40:19 PM
ok for the 15th Robert + 1 thank you
Thank you Robert. Will adjust list tomorrow.
Quote from: Dixie on 25, September, 2014, 08:54:46 PM
Sorry Phil.
I cannot make the 15th.
M
Really sorry about that Mark. Mr Noble needed the centre that day.
Quote from: Moleman on 25, September, 2014, 09:20:31 PM
13 of my mates are ok for this date so far mate. I will let you know about the rest pretty soon, only after if there is any more of our club members would like to go first though mate.
Where is it in Bristol mate?
New up date. All are ok for that date now mate.
Thanks Colin, will adjust list tomorrow.
My two sons and I are okay for the 15th.
Two of us pls... Is there still tickets available?
I can't do the 15th... shame - would have been good.
Quote from: dikkie on 28, September, 2014, 07:11:31 PM
I can't do the 15th... shame - would have been good.
Really sorry about that.
Quote from: Big Red on 28, September, 2014, 05:46:38 PM
Two of us pls... Is there still tickets available?
It's quite possible. Watch this space.
Quote from: 'The Gaffer' on 28, September, 2014, 09:01:04 PM
Really sorry about that.
No need to apologise, certainly not your fault. Thanks for taking all this time to organise!
I appear to have lost 4 off of the list, my numbers were 15 in total - as on reply 41 on the 24 Sept
thanks Phil
Quote from: Hairy Santa on 29, September, 2014, 10:41:45 AM
I appear to have lost 4 off of the list, my numbers were 15 in total - as on reply 41 on the 24 Sept
thanks Phil
Hi Pete you are scattered in the list but you are still all there. 4. 5. 6. 7. 35. 53-62 =15 :)
Sorry didn't spot what you had done, its an age thing ;)
when can we have the address to let people know where and when
We're good for the date change
Fletch
OK for the 15th, thought I had replied, must be an age thing :-X
Hi Colin, if there are reserve spaces left put me down :)
We are still waiting for some confirmations mate. If they are full you can have one of mine.
Quote from: Hairy Santa on 09, October, 2014, 11:04:08 PM
hi Phil, can we have the address yet as I'm being asked if its still on and where it is being held
trying to hold it all together and not lose any if you follow
Hi Pete. Still on for sure. Address is in Avonmouth. Full details to follow.
Thanks Colin for letting me take one of your +1's... Muchas Gracias
Is it on the 15th? If so we cant make it. Got our cars at a wedding!
Quote from: Pilgrim Anna on 11, October, 2014, 09:58:29 AM
Is it on the 15th? If so we cant make it. Got our cars at a wedding!
Yes the 15th, sorry about that Anna :(
I will get it to you by Monday mate. :)
money sent - 15 paid for
see you all there :o
Money sent for the two of us sorry for the delay.
Quote from: fletch_306 on 21, October, 2014, 09:04:31 PM
Money sent for the two of us sorry for the delay.
Thanks Fletch.
Ok we are now officially full. Payment details will be PM'd, please pay asap
All paid up PAID IN FULL
Please let me know if you have not recieved address details and I will email them to you.
1. The Gaffer OK for 15-11-14 PAID
2. Iancider OK for 15-11-14 PAID
3. Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
4. Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
5. Big Red OK for 15-11-14 PAID
6. Big Red +1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
7. Camber Dave OK for 15-11-14 PAID
8. Camber Dave +1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
9. Camber Dave +1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
10. robp OK for 15-11-14 PAID
11. Sumov8 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
12. MrFozzieBear OK for 15-11-14 PAID
13. MrFozzieBear +1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
14. Almondsburyhills OK for 15-11-14 PAID
15. Robert OK for 15-11-14 PAID
16. Robert +1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
17. fletch_306 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
18. fletch_306 + 1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
19. Jagado OK for 15-11-14 PAID
20. Jagado +1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
21. Jagado +2 OK for 15-11-14PAID
22. Malcolm c OK for 15-11-14 PAID
23. Malcolm c +1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
24. Freedom1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
25. M@verick OK for 15-11-14 PAID
26. M@verik +1 OK for 15-11-14 PAID
27. damouk OK for 15-11-14 PAID
28. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
29. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
30. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
31. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
32. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
33. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
34. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
35. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
36. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
37. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
38. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
39. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
40. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
41. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
42. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
43. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
44. +1 Moleman OK for 15-11-14 PAID
45. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
46. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
47. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
48. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
49. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
50. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
51. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
52. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
53. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
54. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
55. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
56. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
57. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
58. +1 Hairy Santa OK for 15-11-14 PAID
-------------------------------------------------SOLD OUT---------------------------------------
Reserves
59. Fullpint
60. ?
Well what an interesting visit that was and a big thanks to Martin at Bloodhound SSC for putting on a brilliant presentation.
Nice also to see a few more new members and put names to faces.
The Bloodhound really is an amazing piece of equipment and if it were not for big sponsors the project could never raise the so far £40,000,000 needed to fund the project.
As Martin said, "It is the biggest and fastest kit car in Bristol" ;D
Here are a few pics of the day, some a bit fuzzy sorry.
Martins presentation
(http://s11.postimg.org/pbbnuwezz/Presentation.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/pbbnuwezz/)
Workshop tour
(http://s11.postimg.org/c5w5osl4f/Wheel_talk.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/c5w5osl4f/)
One of wheels to be used for record attempt
(http://s11.postimg.org/tqphmf20f/Wheel.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/tqphmf20f/)
Rubber wheels to be used for UK testing
(http://s11.postimg.org/veon12fvz/Wheel_rubber.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/veon12fvz/)
Jet engine
(http://s11.postimg.org/3xu83st7z/Engine.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3xu83st7z/)
Jet engine intake
(http://s11.postimg.org/fbgrf03qn/Engine_front.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/fbgrf03qn/)
Inside jet engine
(http://s11.postimg.org/kqphfyvan/Engine_inside.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/kqphfyvan/)
The chassis
(http://s11.postimg.org/womgg49nz/Chassis.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/womgg49nz/)
Cowling, note door spaces for air-brakes
(http://s11.postimg.org/8i6r7vh7z/Cowling.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8i6r7vh7z/)
Carbon fibre cockpit
(http://s11.postimg.org/yiu90qqcv/Cockpit_out.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/yiu90qqcv/)
One of the engines will sit here
(http://s11.postimg.org/p7d90wk4v/Ready_engine.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/p7d90wk4v/)
Cockpit ready for instruments
(http://s11.postimg.org/in5exfzsf/Instruments.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/in5exfzsf/)
Cockpit ready for seat
(http://s11.postimg.org/tb95wa9rj/Cockpit.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/tb95wa9rj/)
Two fuel tanks, one carbon and one stainless
(http://s11.postimg.org/w6m935drj/Carbon_tank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/w6m935drj/)
(http://s11.postimg.org/vow5keui7/Fuel_tank.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/vow5keui7/)
Perfect machining
(http://s11.postimg.org/6101xq3n3/Machining.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6101xq3n3/)
Jet engine control box, new software allows engine to run at ground level
(http://s11.postimg.org/3q1ztjsvj/Jet_box.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/3q1ztjsvj/)
Ancillary hydraulic pump and air powered jet starter
(http://s11.postimg.org/8yx0rfban/Pump_starter.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8yx0rfban/)
Air scoop designed to reduce air speed into engine
(http://s11.postimg.org/rm02o7u27/Air_scoop.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/rm02o7u27/)
The car will be transported to Africa on a plane using this jig
(http://s11.postimg.org/tpfjt006n/jig.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/tpfjt006n/)
One of the support trucks
(http://s11.postimg.org/6qnfnttkf/Support.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/6qnfnttkf/)
Support truck door
(http://s11.postimg.org/5x68hgy5r/Support_door.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/5x68hgy5r/)
T-shirts anyone?
(http://s11.postimg.org/unquy6773/T_shirts.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/unquy6773/)
It was a good morning out. 8)
What a really great way to spend a saturday morning and i must say it has to have been good because my wife even enjoyed it!!!!
Thanks for organising it.
Phil,
Thanks for a really great visit and I think that one broke all records for turn-out 8) 8) 8)
Regards
Ian
good morning out, Thank you
Best £10 I've spent in a long time
very glad I went, very impressive piece of kit
the multi rockets they put on the old car - 0 to how fast in how many seconds -----Wow
Big thanks from Dave and I to The Gaffer for organising the Bloodhound tour. It was also good to put a few more faces to names.
I would be very tempted to visit Bloodhound again as the "car" gets closer to completion. Thanks to Martin, the Bloodhound bloke, who gave a very human presentation and clearly enjoyed our collective sense of humour, Dave and I were still laughing about the cushion suggestion and other remarks an hour later in the pub.
I also wonder how long it will be before Hairy Santa has machined brackets for rockets for one of his cars?
Quote from: M@verik on 15, November, 2014, 11:35:39 PM
I also wonder how long it will be before Hairy Santa has machined brackets for rockets for one of his cars?
all in hand but will have to move the snow plough brackets first ;)