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Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

i will finally be there for sure!! Got some good tires now, so it's time to see what it does.

[ March 22, 2010, 10:59 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by rollin5ive0 (Member # 8592) on :

ahh big deal its a nice 68 the stripes are cute...what do you got a 302 with some heads...uhhhgoooo watchout for the 13.5 old school....ill tell ya what throw a blower on it or do somethin cool paint aint everything.....lol [worship]

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

I may roll out with you man! Im not running, but I can root you on. Casey finally coming or what?

Posted by Cstang50 (Member # 4925) on :

yup i'll be there [Big Grin]

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Cstang50:
yup i'll be there

Sweeet bro. I want to see 11's man!

Posted by Cstang50 (Member # 4925) on :

I would like to see one too [Big Grin]

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Cstang50:
I would like to see one too

That would be nice!

Posted by ugotsmoked (Member # 6069) on :

im rollin

Posted by 89Rodknocker (Member # 2951) on :

Damn Dustin now i don't feel so bad selling my wheels. I see they are going to a god cause. Damn thats a clean car.

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

ill be watching

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 89Rodknocker:
Damn Dustin now i don't feel so bad selling my wheels. I see they are going to a god cause. Damn thats a clean car.

Thanks, i will break them in proper... good looking out on the tires..

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

I'll be there in my truck. If I suddenly stop in the middle of the track, please come help. The track officials are going to have there hands full cleaning up the 24 qts of trans fluid off the track! [Wink]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

they say chance of rain tonight at 10... ???? think its going to happen? i cant drive home in the rain from sac to vacaville...

[ March 24, 2010, 11:05 AM: Message edited by: 68dustin ]

Posted by Interceptor Eliminator (Member # 9663) on :

sorry i didnt c this post before i posted@ anyways ill be there getting new tires 4 everything. haha there goes the play money

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
I'll be there in my truck. If I suddenly stop in the middle of the track, please come help. The track officials are going to have there hands full cleaning up the 24 qts of trans fluid off the track!

Drew,

We already have baseline stock numbers... so go with the big tune, and let the black smoke fly!!!

[ March 24, 2010, 04:31 PM: Message edited by: Notch1320 ]

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

It was nice to meet ya and hella cold

Posted by Interceptor Eliminator (Member # 9663) on :

i feel like a looser i was the only stock mustang out there. ugh it was a gud turn out even tho it was cold as hell.

Posted by 98z28 (Member # 8408) on :

quote:
Originally posted by rollin5ive0:
ahh big deal its a nice 68 the stripes are cute...what do you got a 302 with some heads...uhhhgoooo watchout for the 13.5 old school....ill tell ya what throw a blower on it or do somethin cool paint aint everything.....lol

So the blower that's on it doesn't count Dan???

Posted by 98z28 (Member # 8408) on :

Any new best???

Posted by Cstang50 (Member # 4925) on :

it was very cold out there. i did meet a lot of cool people and ran my best of 12.0 at 122

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

Set a new best speed for the setup I'm running and 37+ inch tires tonight.

Best MPH was 103.901 Had a whole lot of this action on all four corners!-------> [burnout]

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

Nice MPH Drew!!!

What were the 60' times on the 37's, and at what ET?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

had a horrible night.. still have alot of bugs to work out... I need some more practice and about 20 degrees warmer... nice meeting all you guys...

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Nice MPH Drew!!!

What were the 60' times on the 37's, and at what ET?

Out of the four runs on the smaller tune my best pass was this;

60FT- 1.759
ET- 13.457
MPH- 100.710

I made one pass on the bigger tune that was;

60FT- 1.884 <-----whole truck bounce off the gound wheel hop [Eek!]

ET- 13.309
MPH- 103.917

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
had a horrible night.. still have alot of bugs to work out... I need some more practice and about 20 degrees warmer... nice meeting all you guys...

I didn't get to talk to you, but you have a good looking car!

Better luck next time. [patriot]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
had a horrible night.. still have alot of bugs to work out... I need some more practice and about 20 degrees warmer... nice meeting all you guys...
I didn't get to talk to you, but you have a good looking car!

Better luck next time.

yeah i wanted to jump in your heated truck..lol.. looked nice and toasty in there... [Big Grin]

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Nice MPH Drew!!!

What were the 60' times on the 37's, and at what ET?
Out of the four runs on the smaller tune my best pass was this;

60FT- 1.759
ET- 13.457
MPH- 100.710

I made one pass on the bigger tune that was;

60FT- 1.884 <-----whole truck bounce off the gound wheel hop
ET- 13.309
MPH- 103.917

Thats bad ass man! Whens the propane injection coming?!

Posted by Interceptor Eliminator (Member # 9663) on :

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 68dustin:
[qb] had a horrible night.. still have alot of bugs to work out... I need some more practice and about 20 degrees warmer... nice meeting all you guys...

did u still have wobble on the way home?

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by MikeD.:

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

quote:
Originally posted by Notch1320:
Nice MPH Drew!!!

What were the 60' times on the 37's, and at what ET?
Out of the four runs on the smaller tune my best pass was this;

60FT- 1.759
ET- 13.457
MPH- 100.710

I made one pass on the bigger tune that was;

60FT- 1.884 <-----whole truck bounce off the gound wheel hop
ET- 13.309
MPH- 103.917
Thats bad ass man! Whens the propane injection coming?!

Propane is for old diesels. This truck is getting nitrous. [Big Grin]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Interceptor Eliminator:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by 68dustin:
[qb] had a horrible night.. still have alot of bugs to work out... I need some more practice and about 20 degrees warmer... nice meeting all you guys...

did u still have wobble on the way home?

no, it ran fine on the way home... im going to work on some softer suspension..

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:

quote:
Originally posted by Interceptor Eliminator:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by 68dustin:
[qb] had a horrible night.. still have alot of bugs to work out... I need some more practice and about 20 degrees warmer... nice meeting all you guys...

did u still have wobble on the way home?
no, it ran fine on the way home... im going to work on some softer suspension..

So what did she run? What kind of things were going wrong?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

i couldnt keep the ass straight at higher speeds.. around 70 or so it started fish tailing...

Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :

I'm thinking the sway is because your running radials upfront and the bias-ply in the rear. I did some reading on it and some other people have the same problem mixing the two tire types. The bias-ply tires have a much softer sidewall compared to the radial.

Get some skinnies for the front or switch to drag radials and it should go away.

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
i couldnt keep the ass straight at higher speeds.. around 70 or so it started fish tailing...

Was this your first time on slicks?

Posted by Notch1320 (Member # 2647) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
i couldnt keep the ass straight at higher speeds.. around 70 or so it started fish tailing...

What PSI were you running in the slicks?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

i started off at 15 then 12psi...

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
i couldnt keep the ass straight at higher speeds.. around 70 or so it started fish tailing...
Was this your first time on slicks?

yeah... im use to my little 45 series nitto's

Posted by 9604209 (Member # 9836) on :

I was out there, red little 96 mustang..couldn't really get it to hook since it was cold but best run of the night 12.3 @ 116..need some slicks or better tires.

Posted by Cstang50 (Member # 4925) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 9604209:
I was out there, red little 96 mustang..couldn't really get it to hook since it was cold but best run of the night 12.3 @ 116..need some slicks or better tires.

your Car is nice man what all do you have done to it [burnout]

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I'm thinking the sway is because your running radials upfront and the bias-ply in the rear. I did some reading on it and some other people have the same problem mixing the two tire types. The bias-ply tires have a much softer sidewall compared to the radial.

Get some skinnies for the front or switch to drag radials and it should go away.

This is an excuse that rookies came up with a long time ago. The simple fact of the matter is that when it's your first time on slicks the car is going to feel funny on the top end of the track. [Smile]

Posted by Jessie P (Member # 7073) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I'm thinking the sway is because your running radials upfront and the bias-ply in the rear. I did some reading on it and some other people have the same problem mixing the two tire types. The bias-ply tires have a much softer sidewall compared to the radial.

Get some skinnies for the front or switch to drag radials and it should go away.
This is an excuse that rookies came up with a long time ago. The simple fact of the matter is that when it's your first time on slicks the car is going to feel funny on the top end of the track.

So then what do you suggest? Maybe alittle insight would help him out?

Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :

What would you suggest?
And what brings YOU to this neck of the woods?

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

i got a few things to get..im rolling on a 12 sec car with drum brakes still..lol.. so when i get the brakes next week i will feel a little more comfortable.

Posted by Yellow94GT (Member # 431) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Jessie P:

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:

quote:
Originally posted by Secnd2nun64:
I'm thinking the sway is because your running radials upfront and the bias-ply in the rear. I did some reading on it and some other people have the same problem mixing the two tire types. The bias-ply tires have a much softer sidewall compared to the radial.

Get some skinnies for the front or switch to drag radials and it should go away.
This is an excuse that rookies came up with a long time ago. The simple fact of the matter is that when it's your first time on slicks the car is going to feel funny on the top end of the track.
So then what do you suggest? Maybe alittle insight would help him out?

Honestly, the best way to get use to the feeling of the back of your car "walking around" when on slicks is to drive to the track on them. You will feel all the groves in the road with the rear tires, but not the fronts due to the weak bias ply side walls of the slicks. Over a little time you will get the feel of what is going on and start correcting for it. The reason I think its best to get use to this on the highway is that you are at speed, but not necessarily excelerating hard. It lets you get a feel for what is going on at a little slower pace.

JMI! [burnout]

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

they are not full slicks they are et streets. I did drive up there with them already on, but i know what you mean. I think it's just going to take time getting use to it. i will be back next month with new steering box & disc brakes

Posted by Secnd2nun64 (Member # 1431) on :

Could be a rookie thing that people complain about when running slicks. There might be some truth about it though too. Hey, it would make a good mythbusters episode. [burnout]

I ran some slicks for the first time ever wednesday but I didnt feel any difference from my street tires on the top end. Mine are the MT drag radials. I only got 3 runs in before somebody decided to oil down the track though so I didnt get much testing on them.

Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
had a horrible night.. still have alot of bugs to work out... I need some more practice and about 20 degrees warmer... nice meeting all you guys...

What did you run? Don't be shy! lol

Posted by Cstang50 (Member # 4925) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:

quote:
Originally posted by 68dustin:
had a horrible night.. still have alot of bugs to work out... I need some more practice and about 20 degrees warmer... nice meeting all you guys...
What did you run? Don't be shy! lol

13.8 at 84 [Eek!]

i think he was scared Jk

[ March 30, 2010, 01:15 AM: Message edited by: Cstang50 ]

Posted by Wifeys03Cobra (Member # 9885) on :

Is anyone going to the track tomorrow? I still haven't got too see for myself what our Cobra runs..... The guy who owned it before us said he did 11.8 at the redding track..... but he is also a REALLY good driver

Posted by MikeD. (Member # 8060) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Wifeys03Cobra:
Is anyone going to the track tomorrow? I still haven't got too see for myself what our Cobra runs..... The guy who owned it before us said he did 11.8 at the redding track..... but he is also a REALLY good driver

Looks like rain for Wednesday.

Posted by Wifeys03Cobra (Member # 9885) on :

Yeah I forgot about the rain.... Wasn't thinking cause it's actually nice and sunny here in Marysville lol

Posted by Ricks Hot Rod Lincoln (Member # 7637) on :

I was there, in my 90 Lincoln Mark VII. I got into the 13's for 4 passes. my last pass I ran a 13.835@102.102 and broke out on a 13.9 dial-in.
60' times were consistiently 2.1's
reaction times were .007 to .210 ave of .122.

It was nice to meet you Dustin and your 68 Stang.
I miss my '66 coupe. [Frown]

Especially since it was about 1,000 lbs lighter.
Hello to anyone else who I meet there.

Tomorrow I'm off to get it dyno tuned! [Big Grin]

Posted by 707vibrantcobra93 (Member # 4702) on :

I think it's a common fact that bias ply tires and radials are going to track differently and give you some top end sway that could be mistaken for fish tailing. I wouldn't call it a rookie excuse. I just think if you r new to end u will notice it and not know what it is

Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :

yeah, im sure it's a rookie thing. im use to riding around on 40 series..lol.. but also having the drum brakes make me feel a little uncomfortable on top. just ordered some 13" rotors and calipers, so that problem will be fixed.. next is new steering box and roller cam.

Posted by ItzStock (Member # 9665) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Honestly, the best way to get use to the feeling of the back of your car "walking around" when on slicks is to drive to the track on them. You will feel all the groves in the road with the rear tires, but not the fronts due to the weak bias ply side walls of the slicks. Over a little time you will get the feel of what is going on and start correcting for it. The reason I think its best to get use to this on the highway is that you are at speed, but not necessarily excelerating hard. It lets you get a feel for what is going on at a little slower pace.

quote:
Originally posted by 707vibrantcobra93:
I think it's a common fact that bias ply tires and radials are going to track differently and give you some top end sway that could be mistaken for fish tailing. I wouldn't call it a rookie excuse. I just think if you r new to end u will notice it and not know what it is

I have yet to run slicks on the track also. When you get the feeling that the rear end is walking around at high speeds is there anything you are supposed to do differently? Get off the gas? counter steer? or does it just feel like something is happening but really isn't?

[ May 02, 2010, 02:16 AM: Message edited by: ItzStock ]

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