1st Practice pass with the new setup
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Melting Slicks
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From: MI
1st Practice pass with the new setup
Big public 
to Dr. Phil. At the risk of pumping his head up any more 
, I have to say that this car is the ****!!!!!!
As most of you know, I recently switched setups for my Z (engine, turbo setup, A4, etc.)
I finally got to the track (local pos track - no track prep, old surfaces, etc.). The locals will know Lapeer 
. But hey its available. Why travel 2 hours for 1 and done. As expected, it was 1 and done (no cage, yet!)...well kinda. Got to the track about 1:00 and right off the road (i.e. Nitto DRs at everyday psi, tool kit in the trunk, gym clothes, full tank, laptop, etc.), bust out a 11.0@140.7. I was given my warning and proceeded to run 1/8 mile runs all day. My best 1/8 mph was 115.1. The boost spikes to 12 (gain on 100
) and then settles in at just above 10.5. I know everyone says this, but the car is still on a "break-in" street tune (a/f is in the 10's, shift points still pretty low vs. potential, moderate boost for compression). I cant F'in wait to get to a track rental day and run the car on the ET Streets and start getting a bit more agressive with the boost.
For all you guys that are wonderin' about the dyno numbers...don't know, but you can do the math: 140mph @ about 3,600lbs.
Phil, I must admit you know your ****.
to Dr. Phil. At the risk of pumping his head up any more , I have to say that this car is the ****!!!!!!As most of you know, I recently switched setups for my Z (engine, turbo setup, A4, etc.)
I finally got to the track (local pos track - no track prep, old surfaces, etc.). The locals will know Lapeer . But hey its available. Why travel 2 hours for 1 and done. As expected, it was 1 and done (no cage, yet!)...well kinda. Got to the track about 1:00 and right off the road (i.e. Nitto DRs at everyday psi, tool kit in the trunk, gym clothes, full tank, laptop, etc.), bust out a 11.0@140.7. I was given my warning and proceeded to run 1/8 mile runs all day. My best 1/8 mph was 115.1. The boost spikes to 12 (gain on 100 ) and then settles in at just above 10.5. I know everyone says this, but the car is still on a "break-in" street tune (a/f is in the 10's, shift points still pretty low vs. potential, moderate boost for compression). I cant F'in wait to get to a track rental day and run the car on the ET Streets and start getting a bit more agressive with the boost.For all you guys that are wonderin' about the dyno numbers...don't know, but you can do the math: 140mph @ about 3,600lbs.
Phil, I must admit you know your ****.
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Originally Posted by Earl H
Big public to Dr. Phil. At the risk of pumping his head up any more , I have to say that this car is the ****!!!!!!
As most of you know, I recently switched setups for my Z (engine, turbo setup, A4, etc.) I finally got to the track (local pos track - no track prep, old surfaces, etc.). The locals will know Lapeer . But hey its available. Why travel 2 hours for 1 and done. As expected, it was 1 and done (no cage, yet!)...well kinda. Got to the track about 1:00 and right off the road (i.e. Nitto DRs at everyday psi, tool kit in the trunk, gym clothes, full tank, laptop, etc.), bust out a 11.0@140.7. I was given my warning and proceeded to run 1/8 mile runs all day. My best 1/8 mph was 115.1. The boost spikes to 12 (gain on 100 ) and then settles in at just above 10.5. I know everyone says this, but the car is still on a "break-in" street tune (a/f is in the 10's, shift points still pretty low vs. potential, moderate boost for compression). I cant F'in wait to get to a track rental day and run the car on the ET Streets and start getting a bit more agressive with the boost.
For all you guys that are wonderin' about the dyno numbers...don't know, but you can do the math: 140mph @ about 3,600lbs.
Phil, I must admit you know your ****.
to Dr. Phil. At the risk of pumping his head up any more , I have to say that this car is the ****!!!!!!As most of you know, I recently switched setups for my Z (engine, turbo setup, A4, etc.)
I finally got to the track (local pos track - no track prep, old surfaces, etc.). The locals will know Lapeer . But hey its available. Why travel 2 hours for 1 and done. As expected, it was 1 and done (no cage, yet!)...well kinda. Got to the track about 1:00 and right off the road (i.e. Nitto DRs at everyday psi, tool kit in the trunk, gym clothes, full tank, laptop, etc.), bust out a 11.0@140.7. I was given my warning and proceeded to run 1/8 mile runs all day. My best 1/8 mph was 115.1. The boost spikes to 12 (gain on 100 ) and then settles in at just above 10.5. I know everyone says this, but the car is still on a "break-in" street tune (a/f is in the 10's, shift points still pretty low vs. potential, moderate boost for compression). I cant F'in wait to get to a track rental day and run the car on the ET Streets and start getting a bit more agressive with the boost.For all you guys that are wonderin' about the dyno numbers...don't know, but you can do the math: 140mph @ about 3,600lbs.
Phil, I must admit you know your ****.
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Melting Slicks
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From: MI
I will acknowledge one thing...the actual e.t. blows. If you know Lapeer, it somewhat explains it. I originally intended on taking the ET Streets, but I ran into a time crunch and couldn't take them along. I WILL definitely have them with me for the Norwalk track rental. Today's session was purely practice and to see how the car behaved at real speed. I also wanted to datalog a few runs. Its next to impossible on the street..well impossible without risking healthy jail time : ). I am all but certain that I will reach my track time goals.
Racer
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From: Columbus Ohio
Originally Posted by Earl H
I will acknowledge one thing...the actual e.t. blows. If you know Lapeer, it somewhat explains it. I originally intended on taking the ET Streets, but I ran into a time crunch and couldn't take them along. I WILL definitely have them with me for the Norwalk track rental. Today's session was purely practice and to see how the car behaved at real speed. I also wanted to datalog a few runs. Its next to impossible on the street..well impossible without risking healthy jail time : ). I am all but certain that I will reach my track time goals.
When is the Norwalk track event? I might have to stop out since I'm about 2 hours away from there.
BTW, congrats on the new setup and killer trap speed.
Drifting
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Awesome Earl ! Boot (stickier tire) it up and show us those killer 1/4 mile times. 
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Melting Slicks
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From: MI
Originally Posted by RoadRebel
Congrats, glad you made it there an drove home without calling me to flatbed 
Phil
Phil
Re: 60ft and 1/8th on the first run...
60ft: 1.93
1/8th: 7.53
Racer
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From: los angeles calif.
[QUOTE=Earl H]. Today's session was purely practice and to see how the car behaved at real speed. congrats on the traps and time you say thats just practice 
damm dude, you tryen to break-em off a little som-som 
so how did it behave on the street tires? turbos rock hard yessss sirrrr 
damm dude, you tryen to break-em off a little som-som so how did it behave on the street tires? turbos rock hard yessss sirrrr
Le Mans Master
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From: Living the Taxation Dream Indiana
Originally Posted by Earl H
Well, I MIGHT have been worried, but I am starting to gain more and more confidence in my tuner.
Re: 60ft and 1/8th on the first run...
60ft: 1.93
1/8th: 7.53
Re: 60ft and 1/8th on the first run...
60ft: 1.93
1/8th: 7.53
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Melting Slicks
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From: MI
Originally Posted by Red C5
That's awesome, Earl. Congrats.
What was your 1/8mph on the 140 run?
What was your 1/8mph on the 140 run?
Phil...I looked at the timing logs.....
I am psyched!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!