View Full Version : Fear and Loathing @BMP "Street Warriorz"
>>>>>Cliff notes at bottom<<<<<<<<
It was some time after 3pm on Thursday February 28 when I received word, from a newly found acquaintance on an auto enthusiast website, that I had some how stumbled across the right credentials for free admittance to what was billed to be the biggest thing since sliced bread by local radio stations and print media.
Fuck it, this takes too long raw information is just quicker sometimes: There were 854985920436 idiots there, Some asshole almost backed into me in the staging lanes, I got four runs in 5 hours and didn't hook once!
To say the track was over crowded would be be like saying, "Brain Cancer is a minor health issue". Although the track crew worked their hardest and did a reasonably good job of controlling the overflowing masses of retards out in their 84' Chevy Astro-Van's and 97' Ford Rangers and 19 second road monsters all hoping for that illusive and glorious 18 second pass, there would be no stopping the 400 car pile up that racers called the staging lanes.
Don't get me wrong, I think it is good for drag racing that there is so much interest in the sport from youth crowd. The problem is there needs to be a cutoff point where you say, "THIS CAR IS TOO GO**AMN SLOW TO DRAG RACE". Hell, my car isn't that fast and I want to include people who want to race but I figure if you can't do better than a 16 second 1/4 mile you have no business on a race track. That rule alone would have reduced the field by 70%.
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The only real race I had was against a yellow sentra with a big-ass tubro. I literally spun all the way thru second from the all the bullshit on the track, then proceeded to make up 4 cars and win by .014.
The best run of the day was a 2.2 60' :lol: Yes, I hook on the street all gears but the track wouldn't let me hook for shit. 12.9@111, with a 1.9 60' (which is what I usually pull) I think 12.5-6 is what I'm looking at.
All in all it wasn't a bad deal, the excellent promotion of the event worked bad for racing, but I'm sure the car show/party crowd enjoyed themselves and the track not hooking was probably more to keep the ricers from blowing there trannys up and holding the line up worse.
If you are or know the owner of the yellow sentra, good run, I was going to try to pull over and chat with you but there was literally nowhere to go so I left.
Anyone else that went by all means post up what your experiences were.
FDfranklin
03-02-2008, 02:51 PM
I dont understand why anyone with a 16 second car would EVER drag race, my old accord could have easily pulled off a low 15.. I didnt race it though.
Boostin97SE-R
03-02-2008, 03:06 PM
i was really thinking of bringing my car out to get some base line runs but then i remembered what "club 1320" was like and figured it would be about the same. So I just stayed home and watched a movie with the wife.
specvser04
03-02-2008, 03:24 PM
>>>>>Cliff notes at bottom<<<<<<<<
It was some time after 3pm on Thursday February 28 when I received word, from a newly found acquaintance on an auto enthusiast website, that I had some how stumbled across the right credentials for free admittance to what was billed to be the biggest thing since sliced bread by local radio stations and print media.
Fuck it, this takes too long raw information is just quicker sometimes: There were 854985920436 idiots there, Some asshole almost backed into me in the staging lanes, I got four runs in 5 hours and didn't hook once!
To say the track was over crowded would be be like saying, "Brain Cancer is a minor health issue". Although the track crew worked their hardest and did a reasonably good job of controlling the overflowing masses of retards out in their 84' Chevy Astro-Van's and 97' Ford Rangers and 19 second road monsters all hoping for that illusive and glorious 18 second pass, there would be no stopping the 400 car pile up that racers called the staging lanes.
Don't get me wrong, I think it is good for drag racing that there is so much interest in the sport from youth crowd. The problem is there needs to be a cutoff point where you say, "THIS CAR IS TOO GO**AMN SLOW TO DRAG RACE". Hell, my car isn't that fast and I want to include people who want to race but I figure if you can't do better than a 16 second 1/4 mile you have no business on a race track. That rule alone would have reduced the field by 70%.
>>>>>Race info>>>>>
The only real race I had was against a yellow sentra with a big-ass tubro. I literally spun all the way thru second from the all the bullshit on the track, then proceeded to make up 4 cars and win by .014.
The best run of the day was a 2.2 60' :lol: Yes, I hook on the street all gears but the track wouldn't let me hook for shit. 12.9@111, with a 1.9 60' (which is what I usually pull) I think 12.5-6 is what I'm looking at.
All in all it wasn't a bad deal, the excellent promotion of the event worked bad for racing, but I'm sure the car show/party crowd enjoyed themselves and the track not hooking was probably more to keep the ricers from blowing there trannys up and holding the line up worse.
If you are or know the owner of the yellow sentra, good run, I was going to try to pull over and chat with you but there was literally nowhere to go so I left.
Anyone else that went by all means post up what your experiences were.
you must have been the blue z28? yea that was the worst run of the night for me. the track just got worse and worse. me and my buddy had the first runs on the track that night (i went 13.1 @ 108 with a horrible 2.2 60ft), but after that just kept spinning goin into 3rd. nice run, i think i went 13.8 that run lol. whats done to the car?
That was a good run, well besides the track... not bmp's fault at all just way to many people. That run my 60' foot was like 2.48 and I ran a 13.5 @109 :lol:
Very very close run, what size turbo and what boost are you running?
I think with a decent track and an avg 60' I would have went 12.6 or quicker.
Have you ran it there before? Do they have any better days to get like 10 solid runs in when the track is prepped well?
F4A22
03-02-2008, 07:10 PM
I have never seen bmp that full.Good runs my 60"s were shit too.
LiL Sang
03-02-2008, 08:00 PM
I believe the Turbo Sentra Spec V has a 60 trim turbo, running 8 pounds of boost....
Doctor D
03-02-2008, 10:32 PM
i pulled a 1.9 sixty foot on a bad launch :dunno: :lol:
specvser04
03-03-2008, 03:14 AM
That was a good run, well besides the track... not bmp's fault at all just way to many people. That run my 60' foot was like 2.48 and I ran a 13.5 @109 :lol:
Very very close run, what size turbo and what boost are you running?
I think with a decent track and an avg 60' I would have went 12.6 or quicker.
Have you ran it there before? Do they have any better days to get like 10 solid runs in when the track is prepped well?
yea its an SC61 on 8 psi. not tryin to get to crazy w/ the boost until i get the new motor in. ive ran it there before but the best 60ft ive done is like a 1.9 on DR's. thursday night test and tune is the best time to go. they prep the track well and you can get a lot more runs in. whats done to the z28?
Just long tubes/ lid/ cutout for track....
i'm thinking about going to try on thurs but money is tight right now....
Boostin97SE-R
03-03-2008, 10:47 AM
Just long tubes/ lid/ cutout for track....
i'm thinking about going to try on thurs but money is tight right now....
they are not running t&t this week due to the nmra racing this weekend. Next thursday they are running though. I am going to try and go then as well.
cool, looks like i will be going as I just landed a sweet job!
Boostin what car will you be driving?
specvser04
03-03-2008, 04:06 PM
i might go to the track that thusday too
Smawg Z33
03-03-2008, 05:00 PM
That shit was packed. I decided to go with a group of buddies so it wasnt to bad. The staging lanes looked like I4 backed up for a few miles... I got 3 runs in.... and I couldnt hook to save my life.... I'm also thiking of going back on thursday... but thats about a half tank of gas (round trip)
Specvser04, I think I saw you while I was there in the staging lanes... does your car have the turbo that looks like it pops out of the engine bay? :lol:
specvser04
03-03-2008, 05:18 PM
That shit was packed. I decided to go with a group of buddies so it wasnt to bad. The staging lanes looked like I4 backed up for a few miles... I got 3 runs in.... and I couldnt hook to save my life.... I'm also thiking of going back on thursday... but thats about a half tank of gas (round trip)
Specvser04, I think I saw you while I was there in the staging lanes... does your car have the turbo that looks like it pops out of the engine bay? :lol:
haha yea thats it. gimme a break its not that big:lol:. it clears but when the engine bucks (i need solid mounts) the housing just hits the inside of the hood
Boostin97SE-R
03-03-2008, 05:48 PM
cool, looks like i will be going as I just landed a sweet job!
Boostin what car will you be driving?
2000 pewter frc
specvser04
03-03-2008, 07:25 PM
^ nice avatar lol
cool, hopefully well get some nice wx and ill see you there boostin, and we can get a re match spec-v :evil:
Boostin97SE-R
03-03-2008, 10:29 PM
im looking forward to it. i havent been to the track in over two years. actually the last time I went I was in my 02 z06. man i miss that car. Oh well. hopefully this car wont be too disappointing. I', aiming for 12.9s or lower stock as it sits. My crappy ass tires will probably prevent that from happening though.
specvser04
03-04-2008, 01:34 AM
cool, hopefully well get some nice wx and ill see you there boostin, and we can get a re match spec-v :evil:
you got it ;)
im looking forward to it. i havent been to the track in over two years. actually the last time I went I was in my 02 z06. man i miss that car. Oh well. hopefully this car wont be too disappointing. I', aiming for 12.9s or lower stock as it sits. My crappy ass tires will probably prevent that from happening though.
get some mickeys on there, and i dont doubt youll get it in good wx.
Spec-v- dont go uppin' the boost on me or ill have no chance:nerd: that turbo is large, a lot of ls1 guys are running 60-1 making ~450-500 whp @ 12 psi or less. How are you combatting lag?
specvser04
03-04-2008, 03:00 PM
get some mickeys on there, and i dont doubt youll get it in good wx.
Spec-v- dont go uppin' the boost on me or ill have no chance:nerd: that turbo is large, a lot of ls1 guys are running 60-1 making ~450-500 whp @ 12 psi or less. How are you combatting lag?
the lag isnt too bad at all. its a pretty big 4cyl. im spooled by 3k or so. its not goin over 8psi until the new motor lol. 135k miles w/ stock bottom end is a lot and im not tryin to blow it up yet lol:lol:
I didn't think the traction was that bad. I was pulling consistant 1.6x 60ft's :)
specvser04
03-04-2008, 03:37 PM
:finger: must be nice lol
:finger: must be nice lol
:lol: hater. Btw congratz on your tv appearance with the show Pass time. Nice clean run, way to represent the import crowd :bigthumb:
F4A22
03-04-2008, 03:45 PM
I didn't think the traction was that bad. I was pulling consistant 1.6x 60ft's :)
Having an extra axle helps.I swear my car has never spun that bad on the street or track period.
specvser04
03-04-2008, 03:51 PM
:lol: hater. Btw congratz on your tv appearance with the show Pass time. Nice clean run, way to represent the import crowd :bigthumb:
thanks!
Having an extra axle helps.I swear my car has never spun that bad on the street or track period.
did I sell you a t25 like 4 years ago??
MadeAStinky
03-08-2008, 10:37 PM
nice post stevo.... need that 100 shot and then you will be good you ordering it sunday?? too bad you cant have the clips too running mid 12's
F4A22
03-08-2008, 10:43 PM
did I sell you a t25 like 4 years ago??
I have flipped over 100 turbo's in 6 years.Probably....:lol:
Boostin97SE-R
03-09-2008, 12:06 AM
5 days until t&t.... I will be there if the weather permits :)
+1 where are you riding from?
Boostin97SE-R
03-09-2008, 12:29 PM
riverview. My buddy will be bringing his blacked out 00 z28 as well. He has a couple small mods done while I am stock. Its going to be a good grudge match. I am just worried about my junk tires. I was driving down a road the other day at about 30mph in first gear and just nailed the throttle and the ass end slipped out fast. I had to get out of it in a hurry. This car is stock and shouldn't be spinning them that hard. Oh well we will see what happens thursday.. i cant wait.
Sneakin Deacon
03-09-2008, 01:04 PM
you can pull high 11's with a decent 60', like a 1.70-1.75
Boostin97SE-R
03-09-2008, 01:06 PM
you can pull high 11's with a decent 60', like a 1.70-1.75
nvm. I think you were talking to steve.
you can pull high 11's with a decent 60', like a 1.70-1.75
Yeah, I suppose its possible....But with the limitations of the stock 10 bolt rear and stock clutch I don't think I'll be seeing 11's. I would be totally happy with a 1.9 60' and 12.5x@ 111-2.
Boostin, I am trying to get a buddy of mine to come down too for some grudge runs.....He has a 99 T/A with about the same mods as me, but a ls7 clutch and 315 nittos on the rear.....Hopefully I can convince him to go.
2 ROWDY
03-12-2008, 01:54 AM
i say if u run slower than a 14.99 you should be kicked out for the day! lol come back when your car is faster! lol
not sure if I am going to go now. really was hoping for some lower temps.
Boostin97SE-R
03-13-2008, 12:51 PM
not sure if I am going to go now. really was hoping for some lower temps.
The temps will drop when the sun goes down. Not much but it will help. come on out anyway. I'll be there.
F4A22
03-13-2008, 01:14 PM
not sure if I am going to go now. really was hoping for some lower temps.
Move to georgia.
Ok I guess I will go, not expecting anything too great with a nearly 1000 DA
Boostin97SE-R
03-13-2008, 05:59 PM
Ok I guess I will go, not expecting anything too great with a nearly 1000 DA
We will be leaving for the track shortly. I want to get there early to get some runs in before the crowd hopefully.
specvser04
03-14-2008, 01:06 AM
wish i coulda gone tonight....maybe next week
Smawg Z33
03-14-2008, 11:56 AM
haha yea thats it. gimme a break its not that big:lol:. it clears but when the engine bucks (i need solid mounts) the housing just hits the inside of the hood
haha Yeah, I saw that thing and was like damn :lol: If only it was cheaper to boost my car, I would have one of those too. When is the next runday sunday? This weekend?
Edit, I should make it out there next week week.
Should have came out, it was literally empty after 9pm. I could have run 30 times if I wanted to. Track was sticky too, and I still have a working rear :thumbup: ! New Best of 12.6@111.5
Sneakin Deacon
03-14-2008, 04:14 PM
Move to georgia.
...did you buy project goodwill, or you just have the photo for your sig?
specvser04
03-14-2008, 08:46 PM
Should have came out, it was literally empty after 9pm. I could have run 30 times if I wanted to. Track was sticky too, and I still have a working rear :thumbup: ! New Best of 12.6@111.5
12.6 huh? not too bad at all:bigthumb: hopefully ill be out in a week or two with the new suspension and tires and we'll see what i can do
Should have came out, it was literally empty after 9pm. I could have run 30 times if I wanted to. Track was sticky too, and I still have a working rear :thumbup: ! New Best of 12.6@111.5
I saw you hot lapping the crap out of your car lol
If you would have given it 20mins between runs I think the car would have ran alot better .
Good runs none the less !
Smawg Z33
03-15-2008, 09:40 AM
Should have came out, it was literally empty after 9pm. I could have run 30 times if I wanted to. Track was sticky too, and I still have a working rear :thumbup: ! New Best of 12.6@111.5
Congrats bro. Damn should have went out, that usually happens when I decide not to go :lol:
I saw you hot lapping the crap out of your car lol
If you would have given it 20mins between runs I think the car would have ran alot better .
Good runs none the less !
Best run of the day actually came on the 3rd run of 3 in a row......wierd I know. Probably BC the LS1's have a plastic intake manifold they don't heat soak too badly.
Boostin97SE-R
03-15-2008, 11:10 AM
Best run of the day actually came on the 3rd run of 3 in a row......wierd I know. Probably BC the LS1's have a plastic intake manifold they don't heat soak too badly.
did you catch any lights green? :lol: ;)
Liquid
03-15-2008, 11:12 AM
I believe the Turbo Sentra Spec V has a 60 trim turbo, running 8 pounds of boost....
GD sang dont give away everyone secrets yo!!!
DriftingDJ
03-15-2008, 12:27 PM
Should have came out, it was literally empty after 9pm. I could have run 30 times if I wanted to. Track was sticky too, and I still have a working rear :thumbup: ! New Best of 12.6@111.5
Good run. Did I run you in a black ls1 swapped 240 a couple weeks ago?
I dont think it was me. What does the 240 run?
did you catch any lights green? :lol: ;)
:crack: .107 on the 12.6 run, a couple of .015's couple of -.028's and a -.106 vs you, what can I say , I am a cheater!
DriftingDJ
03-15-2008, 01:09 PM
low 11's with ls6 intake, cam, headers, exhaust, and tune. what color is you car?
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