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racercosmo
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I have received permission from John Griggs to run the shop Road race car this wednesday. 390 rwhp with 3.75 gears, 3100 lbs, any ideas what it may run? It is sprung very stiff, so it may be fun to launch.
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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rr_mustang
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I dont know what times you would have, but was curious as to which car. I know the #40 was sold so that's out.
Any chance on changing the rear spring rate (coilovers right?).
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Posts: 473 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Feb 2002
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JoeT
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10's if she hooks (which she won't) I'm guessing low 13's on street tires, a squealing pedal-fest all the way to mid track. Probably near 120 mph traps too.
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Drew B
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It should run 12's in the 1/4 who are you? why do you get to race there car?
Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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Drew B
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I was thinking on street tires
Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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Stimson
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I assume this is at Sears Point Ice Rink? What tires will you be racing with?
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hidnn.o.s.
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Ice rink? LOL, learn to drive.....LOL. I don't think it will be near 120 though with the horsepower. 116 "MAYBE"
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Stimson
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Camara90 on here runs mid 11's and 120 mph with the same power, but that guy knows how to drive!
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PunkINa5.SLOW
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low 12s high 11s if it hooks somewhat decent
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Posts: 2495 | From: MTZ | Registered: Sep 2000
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racercosmo
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Originally posted by st5150:
Camara90 on here runs mid 11's and 120 mph with the same power, but that guy knows how to drive!
I can drive, I'm just not up on drag launching, I 'm a roadracer.
I will be likely using Hoosier 275-40-17 road race tires which are on it, we have some 16" BFG drag radials, but I don't think they will clear the rear brakes.
To answer how I get to drive the car, I work for Griggs, I've been asking to run this car on a wednesday for the last two years. Finally.
Yes, this is the blue and white #40 car, it isn't sold yet. I figure letting people know what it does in the 1/4 might help. Yeah right, but it will be fun anyway.
So probably 12 or 13's?
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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JoeT
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sweet. can I trade you some cobra (iron GT-40 heads) in good shape for you guys to hook up my coupe as a GR40? ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
maybe some other parts? don't be shy, I have tons of stuff
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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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nitrousracing
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hey whats a gr40? I havent heard of their gr40 car?
Scott
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Posts: 423 | From: chico CA | Registered: May 2002
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racercosmo
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Member # 1864
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Gr40 is the complete Griggs Racing suspension package.
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Drew B
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A gr40 kit will make your stang hold a turn like nothing else ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
www.griggsracing.com the car he is going to run i believe is on the front page.
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nitrousracing
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oh thanks
how much for the package? and install?
scott
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Drew B
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Hey racercosmo whats your name? I saw a griggs race car at a gas station last week i think it was a burgundy 65 coupe it was on a trailor i talk to some guy named eric.
Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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racercosmo
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Member # 1864
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Eric is our salesman other than John. My name is Cosmo, (actually it's Rich, but everyone calls me Cosmo)
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racercosmo
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Originally posted by nitrousracing:
oh thanks
how much for the package? and install?
scott
It would be best to call John, as I'm just a tech here, not in the sales department. There are different levels, front and rear, so you can do it in stages.
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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racercosmo
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Well guys, sorry for being such a non launching tire spinning wanker on the strip. This will definitely take some practice. For those that didn't see, I managed a 13.15 at 118.4 MPH. They timed my 60 ft with a sundial, it was 2.371. I guess the only that wasn't bad was another Mustang beat me,10.98 at 119.6. But this was really fun to try out, and you may see more of me on the strip, likely in a different car though.
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Posts: 973 | From: Marin | Registered: Sep 2002
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POS88GT
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![[Eek!]](eek.gif) WOW, good trap speed!!!!
Posts: 66 | From: auburn,CA | Registered: Aug 2002
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racercosmo
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YEah, that's what I was thinking, the other car beat me by two seconds, but had the same mph. I just smoked the tires off the line(Hoosier roadrace tires)I guess if I can get it hooked up, it might run a low 11 or high 10. I most likely won't run this car again, but I'm looking for a good running fox body for my own.
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Drew B
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quote:
Originally posted by racercosmo:
YEah, that's what I was thinking, the other car beat me by two seconds, but had the same mph. I just smoked the tires off the line(Hoosier roadrace tires)I guess if I can get it hooked up, it might run a low 11 or high 10. I most likely won't run this car again, but I'm looking for a good running fox body for my own.
How much are you looking to spend?
Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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Stimson
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13.1@119 eh? I'd just like to quote my previous replies on this post:
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Originally posted by st5150:
I assume this is at Sears Point Ice Rink? What tires will you be racing with?
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Originally posted by st5150:
Camara90 on here runs mid 11's and 120 mph with the same power, but that guy knows how to drive!
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JoeT
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I don't think I was that far off either. I predicted 120 mph traps and 10's potential, but also called for low 13's on street tires. Hmmmm... ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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Stimson
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quote:
Originally posted by shade-tree:
I don't think I was that far off either. I predicted 120 mph traps and 10's potential, but also called for low 13's on street tires. Hmmmm...
Hey, when you get as good as me, you too can store your slicks in the garage and cyber race full-time Pull up a keyboard and join me ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
[ September 25, 2002, 11:43 PM: Message edited by: st5150 ]
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