track last night - 13.5 @ 103
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track last night - 13.5 @ 103
well, got kinda gypped last night, only had 3 runs.
couldn't get off work early, bumper-bumper traffic all the way there, got to the track quite late, very busy night, endless spills and breakdowns...ugh...
my 3 runs were consistent
13.5, 13.5, 13.6
all at 103
was having a heck of a time launching though, kept bogging off the line,
my 60's went 2.1, 2.0, 1.9
usually I average 1.9's without much effort, and get an occasional 1.8
last nights 1.9 was a brutal clutch burner.....
oh well, it was an incremental improvement in time and speed, my new p.b.
sidebar: my goal for this season was to reach 13.5 - so YAY for me!!!
I met my goal early, there are still 7 more street legal nights remaining this season, so there's still a good chance that I may beat my goal for this season.....
for comparison, my best e.t. end of last season was 14.6
04 RL 4449 vs 06 Cobalt SS/SC 5572
couldn't get off work early, bumper-bumper traffic all the way there, got to the track quite late, very busy night, endless spills and breakdowns...ugh...
my 3 runs were consistent
13.5, 13.5, 13.6
all at 103
was having a heck of a time launching though, kept bogging off the line,
my 60's went 2.1, 2.0, 1.9
usually I average 1.9's without much effort, and get an occasional 1.8
last nights 1.9 was a brutal clutch burner.....
oh well, it was an incremental improvement in time and speed, my new p.b.
sidebar: my goal for this season was to reach 13.5 - so YAY for me!!!
I met my goal early, there are still 7 more street legal nights remaining this season, so there's still a good chance that I may beat my goal for this season.....
for comparison, my best e.t. end of last season was 14.6
04 RL 4449 vs 06 Cobalt SS/SC 5572
Last edited by my_bd; Jul 11, 2006 at 12:01 PM.
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I was using my Hoosier Quicktime Pro DOT slicks.
the Cobalt was an SS/SC
it was only his 2nd time to the track, and he just got stage 2, cai, and a torque dampener. He has to relearn his car now, couldn't hook up the tires at launch, etc... we've all been there, but you could see the frustration,
seat time, seat time, seat time!
the Cobalt was an SS/SC
it was only his 2nd time to the track, and he just got stage 2, cai, and a torque dampener. He has to relearn his car now, couldn't hook up the tires at launch, etc... we've all been there, but you could see the frustration,
seat time, seat time, seat time!
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yep - I race srt4's every so often, same thing, the one's with a driver that has put in his dues and knows his car is doing 12.8's, while the new drivers are doing high 14's and even 15's
but it's still weird to see a car in your sideview mirror, way back there, that you know darn well is just as capable as your own car, if not better....
I think these cars, RL's, Cobalts, SRT4's, etc, are kinda like taming a wild stallion
but it's still weird to see a car in your sideview mirror, way back there, that you know darn well is just as capable as your own car, if not better....
I think these cars, RL's, Cobalts, SRT4's, etc, are kinda like taming a wild stallion
Originally Posted by atwilson
well, got kinda gypped last night, only had 3 runs.
couldn't get off work early, bumper-bumper traffic all the way there, got to the track quite late, very busy night, endless spills and breakdowns...ugh...
my 3 runs were consistent
13.5, 13.5, 13.6
all at 103
was having a heck of a time launching though, kept bogging off the line,
my 60's went 2.1, 2.0, 1.9
usually I average 1.9's without much effort, and get an occasional 1.8
last nights 1.9 was a brutal clutch burner.....
oh well, it was an incremental improvement in time and speed, my new p.b.
sidebar: my goal for this season was to reach 13.5 - so YAY for me!!!
I met my goal early, there are still 7 more street legal nights remaining this season, so there's still a good chance that I may beat my goal for this season.....
for comparison, my best e.t. end of last season was 14.6
04 RL 4449 vs 06 Cobalt SS/SC 5572
couldn't get off work early, bumper-bumper traffic all the way there, got to the track quite late, very busy night, endless spills and breakdowns...ugh...
my 3 runs were consistent
13.5, 13.5, 13.6
all at 103
was having a heck of a time launching though, kept bogging off the line,
my 60's went 2.1, 2.0, 1.9
usually I average 1.9's without much effort, and get an occasional 1.8
last nights 1.9 was a brutal clutch burner.....
oh well, it was an incremental improvement in time and speed, my new p.b.
sidebar: my goal for this season was to reach 13.5 - so YAY for me!!!
I met my goal early, there are still 7 more street legal nights remaining this season, so there's still a good chance that I may beat my goal for this season.....
for comparison, my best e.t. end of last season was 14.6
04 RL 4449 vs 06 Cobalt SS/SC 5572
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Great Job Wilson.
Assuming that you are running stock axles. I would have to guess that you arent dumping your clutch on your launches and your just slipping it nicely. I am guessing that becuase I havent seen you post that you broke an axle yet lol.
Are you still running a stock clutch?
I am hoping to make it down to mission for sept 1st with Mike (Avro206). I am trapping 104.6 mph @ +4000 DA. So I think I am good for about the same times you are running down there. I expect to see you there!!! It would be good to meet ya.
Assuming that you are running stock axles. I would have to guess that you arent dumping your clutch on your launches and your just slipping it nicely. I am guessing that becuase I havent seen you post that you broke an axle yet lol.
Are you still running a stock clutch?
I am hoping to make it down to mission for sept 1st with Mike (Avro206). I am trapping 104.6 mph @ +4000 DA. So I think I am good for about the same times you are running down there. I expect to see you there!!! It would be good to meet ya.
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yep - stock clutch and stock axles.
latest rumour has it that the 04 RL has beefier stock axles too....
haven't been able to confirm it though.
so I'm just doing fairly light street-style launches, slipping in the power smoothly - cuz the stock clutch hates those Hoosiers!
the launches must be incredible with a decent clutch if I can do 1.8's with this setup!
you're gonna love the Mission track and the sea level air pressures!
latest rumour has it that the 04 RL has beefier stock axles too....
haven't been able to confirm it though.
so I'm just doing fairly light street-style launches, slipping in the power smoothly - cuz the stock clutch hates those Hoosiers!
the launches must be incredible with a decent clutch if I can do 1.8's with this setup!
you're gonna love the Mission track and the sea level air pressures!
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From: OP, KS
Originally Posted by atwilson
I want your trap speed!
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From: Walden Ny
My cars stock right now, hopin to get a few things b4 racing @ lebanon.....any tips goin down the track, launchin? anything would b a great help it will b my first time draggin.
Also any suggestions of parts that i should try and get b4 goin to the track would be helpful!
Also any suggestions of parts that i should try and get b4 goin to the track would be helpful!
Originally Posted by Shortbus
Ingalls tourque brace would be a must if you want a descent launch, intake, pulley, exhaust, stage kit.
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From: the glove
Originally Posted by sneaky
because you can't launch worth ****! 
DAMIT I FORGOT ABOUT THAT!!!
i seem to remember pullin on your ass HARD when I started the race goin home the other night...insted of you startin!
MUAHAHHAHA!
