Sunshine .. again. December 15th

[TheShow50h]

Well, got me some REAL drag slicks, so no mroe circle track slicks for me. :lol: 26x8x15 Hoosier drag's. Also threw on a set of u/d pulleys.

[obrien2]

cool. should be fun.

[FCDrifter]

ill be out there again
hopefully ill run a 8.8 or 8.7 and i shooting for a 1.7 60ft

dont think itll happen but im gonna try

[launch]

It's gonna be cold Wednesday night. Will be a great night for the turbo guys. I'm trying to get my schedule worked out to so that I can make it.

Brett

+1 for Vince getting some new rubber. Don't break it.

[67ChevelleSS]

I'll be out there trying out my new toy under the hood:). Hoping to get into the 5's pretty well.

[TheShow50h]

Originally posted by launch
+1 for Vince getting some new rubber. Don't break it.

:lol: That's part of the game my friend. :)

[launch]

Originally posted by TheShow50h
:lol: That's part of the game my friend. :)

In that case stand it on the bumper!!!

[TheShow50h]

Originally posted by launch
In that case stand it on the bumper!!!

Whatever it takes to get this thing to 60ft as fast as possible will be done. If that requires a 6,000rpm sidestep of the clutch, then it'll be done. :)

[FCDrifter]

i do that in my car from about 5500 of course i have about 100 less horsepower and 43674832097632less ftlbs of torque and street tires

[TheShow50h]

Originally posted by FCDrifter
i do that in my car from about 5500 of course i have about 100 less horsepower and 43674832097632less ftlbs of torque and street tires

I bet your not as far behind as you think. My car is n/a and stock displacement=about 290-300lb/ft.

[Steve B]

im going to try to make it, ill prob be stuck on radials, i dont have time to go get my slicks, i get off work at 8pm

[plan Z]

hmm...well i wanted to go to bradenton thursday, but i have off wednesday...maybe i'll go if nobody is going on thursday

[T/S #25]

What size slicks are you looking for Steve? I've got a set of 28 X 10.5 M/T's mounted on a set of 4-lug 15 X 10 Bogarts. If you'd like to use them tonight, give me a shout at the shop and let me know. I'll bring them out to the track with me.

[type R]

you know ill be there...may or may not have slicks...but i will be setting a record i too am going for an 8.7 @83 went 8.9 at 81 last week so i think its doable see you all there even you vince :D

[67ChevelleSS]

I hope the track is prepped well. Its gonna be hard to hook with the cold ass air.

[type R]

Originally posted by 67ChevelleSS
I hope the track is prepped well. Its gonna be hard to hook with the cold ass air. i hope so too...i asked the guy if he preps all they way upto the stage lights ,becuase i was the first car to run and i spun instantly ...im not talking chirpped i mean raosted had to completly come out of it and jus coasted down the track ,this happened on the second pass to...granted i was torque breaking to almost 3K but i figured for the first damn car it should hook...anyway i asked the guy he said looking at my rear tires ,i dont have any tires...i said ...its FWD...as he looks at my brand new toyo T1S (arguablly the stickiest street tire)...im not sure if theres any vht betwwwn the lights?

[Steve B]

Originally posted by T/S #25
What size slicks are you looking for Steve? I've got a set of 28 X 10.5 M/T's mounted on a set of 4-lug 15 X 10 Bogarts. If you'd like to use them tonight, give me a shout at the shop and let me know. I'll bring them out to the track with me.


joe i have some them at my parents house right across the street from you, im just being lazy, but i really do appreciate the offer. im definately going to bradenton sunday with them. i should probably go get them and try to sneak 1 or 2 passes in tonight.

[67ChevelleSS]

Originally posted by type R
i hope so too...i asked the guy if he preps all they way upto the stage lights ,becuase i was the first car to run and i spun instantly ...im not talking chirpped i mean raosted had to completly come out of it and jus coasted down the track ,this happened on the second pass to...granted i was torque breaking to almost 3K but i figured for the first damn car it should hook...anyway i asked the guy he said looking at my rear tires ,i dont have any tires...i said ...its FWD...as he looks at my brand new toyo T1S (arguablly the stickiest street tire)...im not sure if theres any vht betwwwn the lights?

They usually carry it out a little past the lights, but the problem is there won't be any heat in the track. I ususally try to get a little further back in the line and let the other cars get some heat in there. They still don't prep it like BMP though.

[launch]

Originally posted by type R
i hope so too...i asked the guy if he preps all they way upto the stage lights ,becuase i was the first car to run and i spun instantly ...im not talking chirpped i mean raosted had to completly come out of it and jus coasted down the track ,this happened on the second pass to...granted i was torque breaking to almost 3K but i figured for the first damn car it should hook...anyway i asked the guy he said looking at my rear tires ,i dont have any tires...i said ...its FWD...as he looks at my brand new toyo T1S (arguablly the stickiest street tire)...im not sure if theres any vht betwwwn the lights?

Toyo T1S Tread wear - 300

Falken Azina - 200

Nitto 555R - 100

MT drag radial - 000

Worst tire out of the group = Toyo T1S

[type R]

Originally posted by launch
Toyo T1S Tread wear - 300

Falken Azina - 200

Nitto 555R - 100

MT drag radial - 000

Worst tire out of the group = Toyo T1S acctually its 280 and none of the other tires mentioned are street tires...and most arent in my size

[T/S #25]

Stop being lazy Steve. Get your tires and make a couple of passes tonight. You know you want to. :D I'm gonna be out there tonight freezing with everybody else and wanted to see your new combo run.

[launch]

Originally posted by type R
acctually its 280 and none of the other tires mentioned are street tires...and most arent in my size

Actually the Falcon Azena is a street tire and does come in your size. As much as you like to drag race I cannot believe you have not invested in an extra set of wheels and tires for the track.

[type R]

Originally posted by launch
Actually the Falcon Azena is a street tire and does come in your size. As much as you like to drag race I cannot believe you have not invested in an extra set of wheels and tires for the track. i may in the future

[launch]

Originally posted by type R
i may in the future

I hope you do it soon. It would be nice to know just what true potential your car really has. You might even surprise yourself. However the massive wheel spin is fun to watch in the meantime.

[type R]

im wearing 275/50/15 mickey et radials right now...looks funny but were gonna try it...bring my other wheel tires just incase

[launch]

Originally posted by type R
im wearing 275/50/15 mickey et radials right now...looks funny but were gonna try it...bring my other wheel tires just incase

You will have to let me know what you run with good rubber.

[Steve B]

Originally posted by T/S #25
Stop being lazy Steve. Get your tires and make a couple of passes tonight. You know you want to. :D I'm gonna be out there tonight freezing with everybody else and wanted to see your new combo run.

i think im going to rebuild my carb tongiht instead, you going on sunday?

[TheShow50h]

Well, just got back from the track. Tires were grabbing hard, bogging me down right after the front end would lift up, but still managed a 1.83 60ft time. My buddies were telling me the front left tire was coming off the ground before it bogged down.

I ran an 8.1@86mph this time out on my first pass, the other 2 runs were 8.2s. Btw, that first pass I made I lined up with a c6 vette, wow, football field anyone? :lol: I could see his 2 little headlights back there as he ran an 8.9 to my 8.1.

I'm going to take care of my cooling system this week in the form of a radiator, waterpump, new 180 thermostat and an electric fan. Temp guage was bouncing all over the place anywhere from 160 to 230 on the way home, but I felt the radiator hose running from the thermostat to the radiator was maybe 120-130 degrees, I could easily hold my hand on there without it getting hot when the temp guage read 220.

Good run Brett, I was getting a little bit on you at the top of track, but not much. Don't let the roar of the 302 scare you into red lighting next time though. :lol: :)

Anyway, I'm going to step up to a 4.10 gear from my 3.73s and put a small shot on it (50 or so) within the next month or 2. So watch out for me to be pulling the wheels running 7.5> :)

[type R]

im back too new PB here 8.621 at 80 and another 8.6 at 81.30 also got my first 1.9 60

[launch]

Hey good night at the track guys and Congrats to typeR on that 8.6 tonight. Most impressive for a fwd luxury car on street tires. That thing has come along way since I first met you. Vince did give me my best run of the night with almost a photo finish. C'mon you know you were a little worried about the little 240 cause we both red lighted. However whatever you have done to the car is working cause I sure didn't expect that. 8.219 to a 8.23 is one close race. Traction looked to be a bit of a problem for most people it looked like. I couldn't get to a 1.7 60 ft for nothing. Even with 15lbs in the tires. I look forward to seeing you guys at track day. Should be a blast. I heard that PlanZ went 8.6 on street tires tonight also. Great job Ryan.

Brett

[Steve B]

Originally posted by TheShow50h
Well, just got back from the track. Tires were grabbing hard, bogging me down right after the front end would lift up, but still managed a 1.83 60ft time. My buddies were telling me the front left tire was coming off the ground before it bogged down.

I ran an 8.1@86mph this time out on my first pass, the other 2 runs were 8.2s. Btw, that first pass I made I lined up with a c6 vette, wow, football field anyone? :lol: I could see his 2 little headlights back there as he ran an 8.9 to my 8.1.

I'm going to take care of my cooling system this week in the form of a radiator, waterpump, new 180 thermostat and an electric fan. Temp guage was bouncing all over the place anywhere from 160 to 230 on the way home, but I felt the radiator hose running from the thermostat to the radiator was maybe 120-130 degrees, I could easily hold my hand on there without it getting hot when the temp guage read 220.

Good run Brett, I was getting a little bit on you at the top of track, but not much. Don't let the roar of the 302 scare you into red lighting next time though. :lol: :)

Anyway, I'm going to step up to a 4.10 gear from my 3.73s and put a small shot on it (50 or so) within the next month or 2. So watch out for me to be pulling the wheels running 7.5> :)


your a rev manual c-4 away from 7.80's :bbb:

good runs!!

[plan Z]

out of the 4 runs i had they didnt give me my time for one run and they gave me the wrong slip for another. first run got the 8.6@80 i think. 60''d a 1.9 on both slips on the eagle f1's (same as i did with the nitto dr's last time...hmm. ?? i'll have to put them back on and try again.

[bottlefedLX]

Originally posted by TheShow50h
I ran an 8.1@86mph this time out on my first pass, the other 2 runs were 8.2s.

Nice times, I hope to see you guys next week, as I am officially on vacation. Launch, that 240 isn't just all looks I guess with the draglites!! I saw you a couple of weeks ago when we got turned away from the track for rain, I was sitting just before the entrance to the track in the green Mustang. BTW, good looking car.

John

[TheShow50h]

Originally posted by launch
Hey good night at the track guys and Congrats to typeR on that 8.6 tonight. Most impressive for a fwd luxury car on street tires. That thing has come along way since I first met you. Vince did give me my best run of the night with almost a photo finish. C'mon you know you were a little worried about the little 240 cause we both red lighted. However whatever you have done to the car is working cause I sure didn't expect that. 8.219 to a 8.23 is one close race. Traction looked to be a bit of a problem for most people it looked like. I couldn't get to a 1.7 60 ft for nothing. Even with 15lbs in the tires. I look forward to seeing you guys at track day. Should be a blast. I heard that PlanZ went 8.6 on street tires tonight also. Great job Ryan.

Brett

:lol: I thought I was gonna win, the reason I redlighted is because my car was rolling foward and I got worried wondering wtf was going on. Apparently it was just the thrust from my exhaust pushing me foward.

[Steve B]

Originally posted by TheShow50h
:lol: I thought I was gonna win, the reason I redlighted is because my car was rolling foward and I got worried wondering wtf was going on. Apparently it was just the thrust from my exhaust pushing me foward.


that wouldnt happen with an automatic :D

[bigB]

Originally posted by rubberneck
your a rev manual AOD away from 7.80's :bbb:

good runs!!

:grin:

[launch]

Originally posted by bottlefedLX
Nice times, I hope to see you guys next week, as I am officially on vacation. Launch, that 240 isn't just all looks I guess with the draglites!! I saw you a couple of weeks ago when we got turned away from the track for rain, I was sitting just before the entrance to the track in the green Mustang. BTW, good looking car.

John

Thanks John,

Right now it's just a stock SR20DET with 15lbs of boost and real good tuning. However I am in the process of putting my new mods together which should make it pretty nasty. I'm pretty happy with what it does for what it is.

Brett

[Strokd85]

Nice time's Vince.. You'll get it there soon enough!
I'd have to agree with the c-4 though.. it'd knock at least 1-2 tenths off of your times...
plus coming off of a transbrake is fun... :)

[Steve B]

Originally posted by Strokd85
Nice time's Vince.. You'll get it there soon enough!
I'd have to agree with the c-4 though.. it'd knock at least 1-2 tenths off of your times...
plus coming off of a transbrake is fun... :)


transbrake is next after i get all my tuning issues situated, it was off the charts rich on the dyno :bbb:

[TheShow50h]

Fuck the auto, :lol: Just need a new gear so I don't bog off the line.

[Steve B]

Originally posted by TheShow50h
Fuck the auto, :lol: Just need a new gear so I don't bog off the line.


if you going to fuck it, make sure its in neutral, id hate to see you get hurt.

[TheShow50h]

Originally posted by rubberneck
if you going to fuck it, make sure its in neutral, id hate to see you get hurt.

:hump: :lol:

If I could afford a badass AOD I'd be all over it. Until I have the $ to pay for a daily driver and make this solely a weekend car, then I'll goto a c4, until then .. 5 spd.

[Steve B]

its not that bad, if your nice ill let you try mine out.

[TheShow50h]

Originally posted by rubberneck
its not that bad, if your nice ill let you try mine out.

Well, it probably isn't that bad, but the 5spd in my car now is just perfect for what I'm doing. Daily driver/fun car. Usually it's tough to keep a good balance between daily driver and fun, but I'm still keeping mine under control.

Like I said, right when I have another car so I know I can have a car up when I need to go on the highway or if I ever break my 5.0 an auto with a 4,000+ stall is going in.

[Steve B]

Originally posted by TheShow50h
Well, it probably isn't that bad, but the 5spd in my car now is just perfect for what I'm doing. Daily driver/fun car. Usually it's tough to keep a good balance between daily driver and fun, but I'm still keeping mine under control.

Like I said, right when I have another car so I know I can have a car up when I need to go on the highway or if I ever break my 5.0 an auto with a 4,000+ stall is going in.

ive heard those work pretty good:D :D

[bottlefedLX]

Originally posted by launch
Thanks John,

Right now it's just a stock SR20DET with 15lbs of boost and real good tuning. However I am in the process of putting my new mods together which should make it pretty nasty. I'm pretty happy with what it does for what it is.

Brett

I would be happy too, sounds very cool. I definitely want to check it out sometime.

John

[slows/n95]

Vince, Nice showing out there.It was great to watch your car live up to what we thought it was.............P.S. I've never seen any1 drive a car like you can,stick with the 5 speed it fits you perfect8-)

[TheShow50h]

Originally posted by slows/n95
Vince, Nice showing out there.It was great to watch your car live up to what we thought it was.............P.S. I've never seen any1 drive a car like you can,stick with the 5 speed it fits you perfect8-)

Thanks brother. :)