Why would you point an exhaust that is probably producing a a couple hundred pounds of pressure directly at the ground? Wouldnt that contribute to the rear lift nd cause that float and possible loss of control?
Thx for the Video...Gratulation to my old friend mexx😂😂 we raced in the late 90s/00 at hungary ... Rg/lg Michael from Vienna🇦🇹 with the Cosworth...😂👍❤🔥
It definitely looked weird with how the suspension worked during the little dance. It lifted the rear tire instantly when turning and sams when it returned the other way around. This ain’t the first time the car wants to spin like crazy. What’s up with the rear suspension?
I “get” that it’s air cooled / maybe for aero also and it’s function over form, but the stance of the car is so damn cool that the Whack-A-Mole Hole rear engine panel / cover and the color scheme on it really detracts from the car’s appearance.
So let me ask this, Ghia loss traction, on the first run, I can only notice, the front tires are so thin. Yeah ,this has been the standard wheel tire set up for years. However, does anyone remember, you want more rubber on the black top, for more traction ?
They don't lose traction because of lack of grip in the front, remember, the front of the car is very light while accelerating down track and it just handles the little steering that needs to be done. Some fast cars the left front tire is still a couple inches off the ground at 660 feet. They lose traction because the car spins the rear tires down track, it could be caused by suspension issues, tire issues, poor track prep, etc. One thing I noticed about the Ghia is that there is no tire smoke on the burnout. That is most likely caused by not enough wheel speed on the burnout. It appears that they may be doing the burnout in 2nd gear, they really need to be using high gear for the burnout, you will get instant tire smoke and heat with the added wheel speed. Some people think it wont spin the tires on the burnout in high gear, the rear tires are in water, its not a problem.
There is a 4 inch difference from starting line to finish line which is about normal for the average dragstrip, the shutdown area is uphill so it creates the illusion the track is downhill.
@superwhapper Mate, I'm not making up anything. I even say 'I think that is what happened'. If you are that annoyed, tell everyone. For me, it is just a video. If I had more runs of your car, I would be putting one up as well.
What a load of crap. The race was best 2 out of 3. Mexx backed out of the other 2 passes. If people only knew the real story. He has a great running car, but did not win the race.
I am not here for the politics. Agree, I was there when Mexx said best 2 out of 3, but I did not see either car run after this, or catch up with either of you. So I have no idea why you did not run again.
@superwhapper Jim, from my experience in the UK and Europe, you would have been timed out a lot sooner for not making it to the start line. No, I don't know what the starters ruling was, for making Mexx do a single run, and I do not know why you did not race again. But, from my point of view and everyone watching, I would have loved to have seen the race. That is what makes a video. Everyone will have opinions for and against. That is life.
Crazy time for under 500hp. That thing looks like it may need some chassis strengthening!
I read 4398hp …… at first …… and I thought … Bit slow for 4398 hp … Only when I read your comment I had another look and the 8 was actually a b… da…!😂
That red car crew member almost got taken out by his own car arguing with the starter. That could have been ugly.
@garretthoefer3989 yeah, it was really close. Very lucky.
Too bad the the bug missed him
The guy at the beginning standing next to the ghia makes the ghia look like it's a go-kart😂
@@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965 lol. I think it weighs less than 500kg as well.
Looks a lot different than when i remember Molly ringwald driving one.😊
It looks like the perfect set up to play "connect four" while waiting in the staging lanes!
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@@PaulHughes-rm4ud and to you mate
The bug should have been disqualified
The red clown bug WTF.
Nothing like a slacker that will not stage
'burning down' an aircooled opponent is stupid rude.
Wouldn’t the read sheet metal work as better aero if it was flipped? Sending the hard edge out rather than scatter?
4:27 why does it look like they don't use any line locks to do their burnouts?
Saw that car rin in person a few times, cool car
@stanfordkoch1271 one of my favourites 🤙🤙
Why would you point an exhaust that is probably producing a a couple hundred pounds of pressure directly at the ground? Wouldnt that contribute to the rear lift nd cause that float and possible loss of control?
@@c.s.4845 sounds like a good question. I don't know the science for the correct answer. Would need Mexx to explain that.
That was my first thought too. Maybe the team had to quickly retrofit a silencer for the event??
Amazing looking Ghia!
Why has it got a holey big plate on the rear…?
Only 440hp and such a great time?
How much does this bullet weight?
They don't weigh much.....like under 1800 lbs with driver.
@@hoost3056 Its only around 1200lbs or 550kg with fuel and driver.
Boxer power
Thx for the Video...Gratulation to my old friend mexx😂😂 we raced in the late 90s/00 at hungary ...
Rg/lg Michael from Vienna🇦🇹 with the Cosworth...😂👍❤🔥
@mikebadcossi2583 my pleasure 🙏 glad you liked it 🤙🤙
Consistent last 2 runs. Cool. Other guy commotion ? was that because he laid down rubber on his run ? Nice weather.
@@Fester_ had issues getting the car going. I guess they timed him out in the end. That is what it sounded like. Ran a 9.6 when it did finally run.
What’s with the big perforated panel on the back of it?
You play connect four for lane choice
Let the heat out of the air cooled flat 4
Gets the trapped air out of the body.
@@chrisd078😂😂😂😂
@@chrisd078 😂😂😂
That car is really bad ass. Why no parachute?
@@mikebaker9574 I guess because it's trapping below 150mph.
@VeeDubRacing thank you.
1:23 bro put down some drift points 😂
@@Taintlessdisc he didn't feel like going straight on that run 😂😂
It definitely looked weird with how the suspension worked during the little dance. It lifted the rear tire instantly when turning and sams when it returned the other way around. This ain’t the first time the car wants to spin like crazy. What’s up with the rear suspension?
@AndersVestlund Mexx would need to answer that one. I'm not sure if anything was or adjusted or needed adjusting, before or after that run.
That's quite fast for 439bhp...I can't deny...
I “get” that it’s air cooled / maybe for aero also and it’s function over form, but the stance of the car is so damn cool that the Whack-A-Mole Hole rear engine panel / cover and the color scheme on it really detracts from the car’s appearance.
@KING-FU I guess everyone has their own thoughts on it. I really like it, and think it makes the rear end look cool.
change that ridiculous looking back and use a line lock smh
So let me ask this, Ghia loss traction, on the first run, I can only notice, the front tires are so thin. Yeah ,this has been the standard wheel tire set up for years. However, does anyone remember, you want more rubber on the black top, for more traction ?
They don't lose traction because of lack of grip in the front, remember, the front of the car is very light while accelerating down track and it just handles the little steering that needs to be done. Some fast cars the left front tire is still a couple inches off the ground at 660 feet. They lose traction because the car spins the rear tires down track, it could be caused by suspension issues, tire issues, poor track prep, etc. One thing I noticed about the Ghia is that there is no tire smoke on the burnout. That is most likely caused by not enough wheel speed on the burnout. It appears that they may be doing the burnout in 2nd gear, they really need to be using high gear for the burnout, you will get instant tire smoke and heat with the added wheel speed. Some people think it wont spin the tires on the burnout in high gear, the rear tires are in water, its not a problem.
Glad not all of them play games like that. Super quick for NA!
@@JimmyMakingitwork I don't think it was a game. I think their was a genuine issue with the car, which in the end was timed out by the starter.
Is that strip downhill ?
There is a 4 inch difference from starting line to finish line which is about normal for the average dragstrip, the shutdown area is uphill so it creates the illusion the track is downhill.
The finish line in Vegas is approximately 4.5 inches higher than the starting line. The fuel car guys say it does make a difference in trap speeds.
😃Me gusta mucho lo que han logrado con este V.W. 🏁🚗☁️
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I heard you like speed holes
People playing games at starting postion..you cook your opponents car not a good look.
Sounds different on the second run burnout...
Beastly
Whats all the shouting about from the red ??
@TheBlackBinNail I think the starter timed them out for taking too long and then doing a burnout past the start line
@@VeeDubRacing everyone keeps guessing and making up things. That’s not how things went down.
@superwhapper Mate, I'm not making up anything. I even say 'I think that is what happened'. If you are that annoyed, tell everyone. For me, it is just a video. If I had more runs of your car, I would be putting one up as well.
@superwhapper what happened then??? stop talking in riddles and put it straight then....
This VW flew for a short moment guys sheesh
Cool car gotta love Vw
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Burn out procedure could be improved
It definitely likes to dance. Freaking Spooky!!
@Keith-rk4td yeah, it couldn't resist a little dance in Vegas 😂😂
Me, they're in the left lane this time. Me again, oh, it's one of those tracks. 😕
great looking car
He shed a few pounds of body weight on the first run!!! Right in his pants
lol 💩
WoW that's control
That has to be 1,000lbs or something. Hope it’s safe.
1200lbs with driver and fuel. I saw OP post it.
Not sure i am liking that thing on the back
Like old school wall heater you touch it it burns your buns.
Strange, but it looks mean. Where the fire comes out right..?😂
Agreed, I feel like the better design would be to cut out flames
Looks like the game Connect 4. Badass VW
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Faster than a plaid with less than half hp
@@AmariLambo good old power to weight ratio 💪💪💪
@ too right
Why does the back of the car look like a glory hole?? 😂
@@Flying_Fetus because you have a dirty mind 😂😂
Cooling. No water in that motor.
dude can drive.
@@gballough 🤙🤙🤙
Save of the year! Mustang drivers take note
@theyrealltaken3 lol. Mustang drivers already sliding on their roof's 😂
Boxer ❤
Volkswagen: 😮
@@Taintlessdisc yes 💪💪💪
Still manages to sound just like a Volkswagen, too funny.
Musta be stock gasoline😂
@same3413 lol 😂😂
What a load of crap. The race was best 2 out of 3. Mexx backed out of the other 2 passes. If people only knew the real story. He has a great running car, but did not win the race.
I am not here for the politics. Agree, I was there when Mexx said best 2 out of 3, but I did not see either car run after this, or catch up with either of you. So I have no idea why you did not run again.
@ your description of the vid is asking for politics.
@superwhapper Jim, from my experience in the UK and Europe, you would have been timed out a lot sooner for not making it to the start line. No, I don't know what the starters ruling was, for making Mexx do a single run, and I do not know why you did not race again. But, from my point of view and everyone watching, I would have loved to have seen the race. That is what makes a video. Everyone will have opinions for and against. That is life.
Na power, put 500 hp turbo engine in this car and he can goes only 10 sec, mayby high 9
@romaramazan7175 I think you saying with a turbo engine it will run slower?
@VeeDubRacing yeas ofcourse
@romaramazan7175 I guess with more power, but different setup, it will always go quicker.
He just ran consistently high 9 with 400+ hp
@@teemann8379 high 8's