Who has the fastest C3??
04-10-2005, 05:26 PM
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Burning Brakes
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St. Jude Donor '05
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pricey but necessary over about 500 hp. Thanks for the info on the Ujoints btw, I didnt know anything about the strength of various series 
. WOW I cant wait to get my car I have such a huge list of crap to do... Im still waffling over which engine to put in the damn thing though... hopefully by this time next year Ill be running constant 11s, (engine will be either a 625hp natural SB or a 700hp TTSB) but Id like to hit a high 10 within 16 months.
. WOW I cant wait to get my car I have such a huge list of crap to do... Im still waffling over which engine to put in the damn thing though... hopefully by this time next year Ill be running constant 11s, (engine will be either a 625hp natural SB or a 700hp TTSB) but Id like to hit a high 10 within 16 months.
04-10-2005, 09:33 PM
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I've done 7.14 in the eighth with a 1.49 sixty foot. Certainly not the fastest but pretty good for a car not setup for drag racing. I think that equates to about an 11.3 quarter mile.
04-10-2005, 10:09 PM
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I have the fastest C3......
in my income level 
speed.... and dollars have a direct relationship
I'll bet my car is the fastest ...under 60k income a year car!!!
$$$=speed
I'm poor but I'm FAST!!!
speed.... and dollars have a direct relationship
I'll bet my car is the fastest ...under 60k income a year car!!!
$$$=speed
I'm poor but I'm FAST!!!
04-10-2005, 11:03 PM
#26
Originally Posted by oregonsharkman
First of all the car was a good starter for low weight:
No A/c, no pwr window/ door locks/ or any other pwr option (except pwr brakes and pwr steering),manual 4-speed.
Changes:
pwrmaster xs starter weighs only 9 lbs
aluminum radiator w/dual 11" spals
383/ with edel rpm aluminum heads
aluminum intake and carb
stripped hood insulation, extra carpet insulation and other weighty crap
lost the rear spare
lost the radio---(that thing weighs about 10lbs with speaker!!)---replaced it with switch panel.
other various stripping that I can't think of right now.
No A/c, no pwr window/ door locks/ or any other pwr option (except pwr brakes and pwr steering),manual 4-speed.
Changes:
pwrmaster xs starter weighs only 9 lbs
aluminum radiator w/dual 11" spals
383/ with edel rpm aluminum heads
aluminum intake and carb
stripped hood insulation, extra carpet insulation and other weighty crap
lost the rear spare
lost the radio---(that thing weighs about 10lbs with speaker!!)---replaced it with switch panel.
other various stripping that I can't think of right now.
04-10-2005, 11:39 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Originally Posted by VETDRMS
jcswm:
Income versus speed huh? Do I win? I have no income, still being a poor college student.
Income versus speed huh? Do I win? I have no income, still being a poor college student.
04-11-2005, 12:59 PM
#29
Race Director
I have not taken mine to the dragstrip yet, I would say I haven't seen any lower numbers than VETDRMS in a streetable setup and on street tires 
04-11-2005, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by VETDRMS
jcswm:
Income versus speed huh? Do I win? I have no income, still being a poor college student.
Income versus speed huh? Do I win? I have no income, still being a poor college student.
If you're a college student with no income and a vette like that, you have to let us know how you're doing that. Money tree in your dorm room?
04-11-2005, 05:43 PM
#32
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Originally Posted by Jughead
If you're a college student with no income and a vette like that, you have to let us know how you're doing that. Money tree in your dorm room?
when i was in college, i couldn't afford hardly anything for my vette...i had to wait until i was graduated and got a real job...whats up??
04-11-2005, 06:05 PM
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St. Jude Donor '05
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Now if I gave away the secret then EVERYONE would be doing it and the columbians would just RUN OUT or something...
04-11-2005, 11:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
Uh-Oh, Did I say something? 
I usually keep pretty busy selling computers/repairing computers, or working on web pages. I have been so swamped with trying to graduate and take the CFA exam I haven't been doing that this semester so the Vette funds are drying up. :'(
Let me word that differently, no "reportable" income.
I usually keep pretty busy selling computers/repairing computers, or working on web pages. I have been so swamped with trying to graduate and take the CFA exam I haven't been doing that this semester so the Vette funds are drying up. :'(
Let me word that differently, no "reportable" income.
04-15-2005, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by GrandSportC3
My rear suspension is basically Tom's setup:
I'm using 12-bolt internals in my modified stock differential case. The half shafts are huge and use 1480 series u-joints (many times stronger than the stock 1350 series). The axles are 32 spline axles (Tom's axle kit) and should be good to over 1200 HP... My rear spring is a narrowed 550 lbs/inch composite spring to reduce excessive sqatting (which could cause damage).. My driveshaft is a chromoly shaft from PST (Precision Shaft Technology) with 1350 series u-joints.. Tranny and differential yoke are of course 1350 series too... The entire rear setup should be good for over 1000 HP..
Forgot to mention.. The trailing arms are Offset Trailing arms and I'm running 28 x 13.5 - 15 ET Street Slicks
In order to fit the big tires without sticking out, I had to remove the rear sway bar, install a narrowed spring and had some minor curring on the frame done (where it comes down to the trailing arm mount..
I'm using 12-bolt internals in my modified stock differential case. The half shafts are huge and use 1480 series u-joints (many times stronger than the stock 1350 series). The axles are 32 spline axles (Tom's axle kit) and should be good to over 1200 HP... My rear spring is a narrowed 550 lbs/inch composite spring to reduce excessive sqatting (which could cause damage).. My driveshaft is a chromoly shaft from PST (Precision Shaft Technology) with 1350 series u-joints.. Tranny and differential yoke are of course 1350 series too... The entire rear setup should be good for over 1000 HP..
Forgot to mention.. The trailing arms are Offset Trailing arms and I'm running 28 x 13.5 - 15 ET Street Slicks
In order to fit the big tires without sticking out, I had to remove the rear sway bar, install a narrowed spring and had some minor curring on the frame done (where it comes down to the trailing arm mount..
set u have and job well done on rear suspension. 10's and 9's r certain. Let us know when
let us know when
04-15-2005, 08:32 AM
#37
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Still got a lot of tuning etc. to do before 10's are possible... The hot temps don't help either...
Might take until fal before I hit 10's unless I'll add the 150 shot before then...
Might take until fal before I hit 10's unless I'll add the 150 shot before then...
