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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Had 9 runs. Watched a lot of great runs and had some good ones myself. 3 runs were in the 12.5's and 4 runs were in the 12.4's, still on Nitto's.

Top 5

1.889 60ft.
8.108 @ 88.745
12.455 @ 111.576

1.855 60ft.
8.001 @ 88.515
12.432 @ 111.655

1.844
7.99 @ 88.533
12.421 @ 111.644

1.860
7.985 @ 88.604
12.415 @ 111.620

Last run of the day:

1.827!!
7.948 @ 88.611
12.373 @ 111.640 !!!!!
[worship] [dance] [dance] [dance] [worship]

I installed set of Jegster Upper Control Arm mounts.
( http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=1448&prmenbr=361 )
I could launch at higher rpm and let the clutch out faster than before. I think a couple of more runs would have seen a 1.7x. Had only 2 spins out of 9 launches. Worst 60ft was 2.0 which gave a 12.71.
Shaun how much you think retarding the cam would be worth? That plus long tubes should get into the 11's on slicks... [Big Grin]

JL

[ January 04, 2003, 05:23 PM: Message edited by: FasterDamnit ]
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Impressive times on Nitto's. Have you weighed your car on Sac's new digital scale? Better have Mark move you up on www.CaliforniaFords.com/fastest.htm , you're moving up in the world [Big Grin] ... watch out Jon [Eek!]

[ January 04, 2003, 05:56 PM: Message edited by: st5150 ]
 
Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
Yeah, it was good day out at the track. Nice seeing everyone again, its been a while sense the "club" was out together. [patriot]
 
Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :
 
I still got ya' till the 1/8 mile [Big Grin]

retarding shmetarding! you don't even know where the cam is to begin with [Big Grin]

good runs BTW [patriot]
 
Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Digital???? Is that new scale for the dragsters? I tried the analog one a month ago and had 3060, no spare, hatch insulation, 1/4 tank gas.

Drew, if we're a club, where's the damn clubhouse w/ beer on tap and the big screen? Do we have a secret handshake?

[Razz]
 
Posted by IKE (Member # 435) on :
 
nice seeing everyone!!! Your car screems JIM!! [worship] [worship]
 
Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by shade-tree:
I still got ya' till the 1/8 mile [Big Grin]
retarding shmetarding! you don't even know where the cam is to begin with [Big Grin]
[patriot]
I should, I rode the short bus to skool.

[Big Grin]

ps- let me get a handle on your ET streets and we will see about that 1/8th mile differential. And your little dog too!

[ January 04, 2003, 06:09 PM: Message edited by: FasterDamnit ]
 
Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by FasterDamnit:


Drew, if we're a club, where's the damn clubhouse w/ beer on tap and the big screen? Do we have a secret handshake?

[Razz]
I guess we are goig to have to work on the club house thing. Too bad my house is the opposite direction from where you guys live.....you bring the beer I'll suply the house [Razz] [Wink]
 
Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by IKE:
nice seeing everyone!!! Your car screems JIM!! [worship] [worship]
Thanks, Ike! Your car looks sooo much better with the new wheels, black stripe and lowered. Now that you have that T5, you should hit lo 13's w/ sticky tires...
[patriot]
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Jim, the new scale is to the right of the old one when you're coming down the return road:

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Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Very cool, I never looked in the big blue box.
 
Posted by nickn (Member # 193) on :
 
damn I didn't realize that LX was that light! 3060 pounds wow!

the silver WS6 weighs 3480 had a best ET of 12.52@117.5, its a heavy pig! hopefully next time out we will have some tires, gears and be about a 100 pounds lighter. maybe some 11s are in order? hehe
 
Posted by FasterDamnit (Member # 442) on :
 
Nick,
W/ that MPH, just get the 60ft down. 11's should be no problem. [burnout]

JL
 
Posted by White02GT (Member # 611) on :
 
Well, today was a good day for me as well. I added a Densecharger and used BFG DR's for today, and I have a new best of 13.54 @ 102. I just couldn't manage a sub 2 second 60'. I just need more practice.

Jim it was great meeting you. I can only dream of my car being that fast.
 
Posted by bunchmyfunky (Member # 360) on :
 
Jim and Eric congrats on the new times! It was nice seeing everyone again.
 
Posted by 2000BlackGT (Member # 283) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by White02GT:
Well, today was a good day for me as well. I added a Densecharger and used BFG DR's for today, and I have a new best of 13.54 @ 102. I just couldn't manage a sub 2 second 60'. I just need more practice
Bring it honey. I hope you have the blower bolted on before we go down to Palmdale [patriot]
 
Posted by 5.0Brian (Member # 262) on :
 
I had a good day today too, 9 runs even letting the car sit and cool a lot.

New best run (all motor):

.583 Reac.
1.808 60 ft.
8.433 at 80.753 mph
13.268 at 101.971 mph

Best run spraying (bottle was running out--too much fun on the street [Big Grin] )

.867 Reac.
1.881 60 ft. (Waited too long to get on it)
8.176 at 84.823 mph
12.796 at 106.2 mph

All of the other runs were around these, so I won't list them. Next time I come up I'll have the 175 jets in and a full bottle [Big Grin] .

[ January 04, 2003, 11:03 PM: Message edited by: 5.0Brian ]
 
Posted by PeNiNsula302 (Member # 1061) on :
 
hey brian how much of a shot did you throw on???
 
Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :
 
Yeah, how big of a shot since you only gained 4 mph. I hope your fuel system and tune is up to par for a 175 shot. Little to no room for error when spraying that much.
 
Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
With the Nitrous Works kit the 175 shot is more like a 120 shot. Its kinda like NOS, where they give there jets a horibly weak rating.

I am wondering what his bottle pressure was like though. It could have a lot to do with its poor performance

[ January 04, 2003, 11:23 PM: Message edited by: Yellow94GT ]
 
Posted by 5.0Brian (Member # 262) on :
 
It was a 125 shot. I have a fuel pump (255 lph) I have to throw in and an adjustable FPR just in case. Bottle pressure was about 850 or so and was dropping (just like my mph). $60 more to fill up the bottle again (15lbs.).
 
Posted by 93PONY (Member # 60) on :
 
Took out 91PONY's car for some results....
No MPH gain today.

Best was a 13.2 @103.xMPH
I'm not running as much timing as before, & shifting at the same RPM, so that probably plays a role, but I really didn't want to beat on the car much more, so I didn't try too many things. Just Fuel pressure & bumped timing 2 degrees.

One surprise was 23.4mph gain from 1/8 - 1/4. Normally in the 22.xmph range. But this was on a run were I missed 3rd gear & I wasn't able to repeat the gain....

The real nice part is the car launches SO much better. Before it'd spin the tires when launching at 2K even on a prepped track. Once I got the RPM high enough I pulled a best of 1.803 60ft, launching at 4500 & bogging! A little more practice & I'm sure I woulda' had a 1.7 60ft.

All-in-all, I'm not happy with the performance, but Heather is & it's her car, so.....as long as she's happy.
 
Posted by the50ho (Member # 73) on :
 
Man! Congrats on the new time. bit more time and practice you can sick those 60fts under the 2.xx mark. Witrh a healthy 60ft, your ets will be more solid and with the added practice your consistancy can become unstoppable.
 
Posted by TRY2PAZ (Member # 97) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by White02GT:
Well, today was a good day for me as well. I added a Densecharger and used BFG DR's for today, and I have a new best of 13.54 @ 102. I just couldn't manage a sub 2 second 60'. I just need more practice.

Jim it was great meeting you. I can only dream of my car being that fast.
God shit man. Put on some Et streets and you will be a 13.3 easily.
Have Mark update your time on our list.

Good job Jim. Nice time
[Smile]
 
Posted by 98slowhoe (Member # 895) on :
 
It was an awesome day. Eric, great runs man! Jim your car is screaming man, I just have to catch up to you in a short amount of time (palmdale in march [Big Grin] ) And mark something has to be done about that MPH loss but shoot Drew still got a 12 out of the beast! I am thinking cams will do the trick and then you won't have to Hope for 12's it will be a constant thing! But all in all great day and nice to see all of you and one more thing....... Rheet your car is fast and funk!!!
 
Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :
 
I deffinately agree with Aaron, Rhetts car is just plain amazing. Out of all the cars I have been privlaged enough to drive Rhetts car is hands down my favorite [patriot]
 
Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
I deffinately agree with Aaron, Rhetts car is just plain amazing. Out of all the cars I have been privlaged enough to drive Rhetts car is hands down my favorite [patriot]
Drew, i didnt think you liked that much. [Big Grin] thats kind of funny. It is running good these days, but needs a paint job something fierce.
 
Posted by 98slowhoe (Member # 895) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by season'd 88:
quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
I deffinately agree with Aaron, Rhetts car is just plain amazing. Out of all the cars I have been privlaged enough to drive Rhetts car is hands down my favorite [patriot]
Drew, i didnt think you liked that much. [Big Grin] thats kind of funny. It is running good these days, but needs a paint job something fierce.
Rheet I think the faded paint and the whole quit exhuast is what that car is all about........SLEEPER!!! Your car is simply put into two words..... BAD ASS! [worship] [worship] [worship]
 




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