I own the 12's!!!
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Re: I own the 12's!!! (Mean Green 2000)
Ok...I own the 12.9s....
best ET of the nite was a 12.916 and best MPH was 108.39
Mark
best ET of the nite was a 12.916 and best MPH was 108.39
Mark
One less cheeseburger and you'd have been in the 12.8's. :lol: :lol: :cheers:
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Joel.....one step at a time, gotta do some long range planning with the car and what I want to eventually do...I realize I lean more towards the "show" side, but the "racer" in me has been ignited :reddevil
:lol:....you don't know how true that is :lol:
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One less cheeseburger and you'd have been in the 12.8's. :lol: :lol: :cheers:
One less cheeseburger and you'd have been in the 12.8's. :lol: :lol: :cheers:
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Re: I own the 12's!!! (EvilDeed)
Damn, I gotta find a track that will let me run without the rollbar. What was your 1/8th time and speed? Maybe you can post the slip(s). The only number I remember from my first and only run (I got kicked out for running under 13.445, even though I used my brakes and went thought the traps at 75 MPH) was the 86.15 MPH at the 1/8th.
Those sub 2 second 60' launches are nice aren't they. That was my first ever. I wonder if my 3/4 of a tank of gas helped with my launch. My car is so traction limited. Sounds like you're doing a great job.
What tires are you running?
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Those sub 2 second 60' launches are nice aren't they. That was my first ever. I wonder if my 3/4 of a tank of gas helped with my launch. My car is so traction limited. Sounds like you're doing a great job.
What tires are you running?
Jim
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What was your 1/8th time and speed?
Maybe you can post the slip(s).
Those sub 2 second 60' launches are nice aren't they. That was my first ever. I wonder if my 3/4 of a tank of gas helped with my launch. My car is so traction limited. Sounds like you're doing a great job.
What tires are you running?
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Maybe you can post the slip(s).
Those sub 2 second 60' launches are nice aren't they. That was my first ever. I wonder if my 3/4 of a tank of gas helped with my launch. My car is so traction limited. Sounds like you're doing a great job.
What tires are you running?
Jim
thanks man...I'm really having a blast seeing as I've been to the track 4 times with about 45 runs completed :D
on the run I posted my 1/8th was 8.399@86.49 :) Best #s were 8.390 and 87.80mph :cool:
except for that one sub 2 60ft, the rest were 2.00, 2.02, 2.07....best to date is a 1.985 :cool:
don't have access to a scanner but I did have 3 other forum memebers out running last nite and they can confirm....I know that's not why you asked though :cheers:
as for tires...stock emts at street pressure, drove around the water and spun them slightly :)
and btw, my R/Ts were all sub 6's, cept for the one .495 :eek:
racing is fun :D
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Re: I own the 12's!!! (Mean Green 2000)
Cars run what they run...Drivers make the reaction time count. Consistant .5's are awesome. Ya got the talent man!
I am leaving for home now...gates open at 8. I don't know what the crowd will be, but what the heck...it's an adventure, and since they discourage trailored cars and don't allow rollbar/slicks race cars, we should kick but!
See ya there if you can make it. You know my cell. :D
I am leaving for home now...gates open at 8. I don't know what the crowd will be, but what the heck...it's an adventure, and since they discourage trailored cars and don't allow rollbar/slicks race cars, we should kick but!
See ya there if you can make it. You know my cell. :D
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gates at 8 huh....do we have to sit around for 2 hours waiting for the action or T&T till the challenges?
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TLewis, thanks for the scoop on the track you guys frequent. I was at an NHRA track (Firebird International) and they have gotten very strict lately. Everyone is required to wear a helmet and you aren't allowed to run any convertible without a rollbar under 13.99. Absolutely no passengers. :(
Other forum members were great in validating these NHRA rules this week when I asked. I know that I have been able to run at lease 13's at that same track in the past. Here's the thread with the NHRA rules.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=174040
I'm looking for a different local track and also checking if Firebird allows you to run sub 13's on Fridays where it's more a run what you brung night.
Those are some awesome times Mark. Get the gears and TC and look out. You will definitely need to rework the launch. I really liked running about 27 psi in my rear EMT's. I went around the water and lit em up real good. Very little slippage. I think my 60' time was 1.9. That was phenomenally better than the last time I was out. But I still need so much more practice. :smash: :yesnod:
Have fun and stay safe,
Jim
Other forum members were great in validating these NHRA rules this week when I asked. I know that I have been able to run at lease 13's at that same track in the past. Here's the thread with the NHRA rules.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=174040
I'm looking for a different local track and also checking if Firebird allows you to run sub 13's on Fridays where it's more a run what you brung night.
Those are some awesome times Mark. Get the gears and TC and look out. You will definitely need to rework the launch. I really liked running about 27 psi in my rear EMT's. I went around the water and lit em up real good. Very little slippage. I think my 60' time was 1.9. That was phenomenally better than the last time I was out. But I still need so much more practice. :smash: :yesnod:
Have fun and stay safe,
Jim
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you too Jim....got a set of gears on the way now and will probably hold off on the converter for now cause when I do that stuff I want new tires and rims at the same time....time to start stacking the closet with mods :D
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Re: I own the 12's!!! (Mean Green 2000)
Thanks Jim...good luck.
Mark, just got an update on tonight from a regular. It is just like a street race. You stage, no tree lights...just goes green like at a street light. No waiting, just get in line after you have walked up to staging & signed the release & gotten an wrist band.
Expect 200-300 cars & 400-500 spectators! Action picks up later. We can go to the tower to see our times. Alot of chevys & mustangs & Porches...not alot of rice.
Alot of side bets$ (he said don't race for $) Just like a 70's street gathering..lot's of fun.
Mark, just got an update on tonight from a regular. It is just like a street race. You stage, no tree lights...just goes green like at a street light. No waiting, just get in line after you have walked up to staging & signed the release & gotten an wrist band.
Expect 200-300 cars & 400-500 spectators! Action picks up later. We can go to the tower to see our times. Alot of chevys & mustangs & Porches...not alot of rice.
Alot of side bets$ (he said don't race for $) Just like a 70's street gathering..lot's of fun.
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that's a lot of cars...I may try and make it, we'll see!
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:crazy: Geez Mark.......you really have turned into a monster of sorts! :smash: Any chance we'll get to a track down there when I come down next week-end? I never thought about you being at Sea Level :confused: ..........that ought to good for another 1/10th don't you think. I'm at 600' above here. HMMMMMMMMMMM
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I'd have to check the schedule but if you're in Thursday...the track usually opens at 6pm and if you're coming down 75, it'd be a straight shot!
lemme know when you're getting in!
lemme know when you're getting in!
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Re: I own the 12's!!! (Mean Green 2000)
Sat is a big race to....
Hey all, ran with the club 1320 crowd tonight...a couple hundred cars, lot's of super fast streeters'...it was a BLAST $8 bucks entry and you just pull up by the line and they come up and ask the vette to race. Mitsi eclipse's, MR2's, lot's of mustangs, F-bodies, CRx's. Even an old VW rabbit that must have run 12's.
Beat them all except a late 80's mustang w/slicks & front skinny's. Had him till the 330 & he hit the bottle..got us by a lentgh & 1/2. Had alot of fun with the ricers...they would come up one after another asking to race w/smiles on there face..tell me they don't go to fast, just want to run a C5 once, then we here them laughing with there friends how they are going to spank the vette. Never happened! Some were good sports, others wouldn't talk afterwards. Shoulda been there! :D
Hey all, ran with the club 1320 crowd tonight...a couple hundred cars, lot's of super fast streeters'...it was a BLAST $8 bucks entry and you just pull up by the line and they come up and ask the vette to race. Mitsi eclipse's, MR2's, lot's of mustangs, F-bodies, CRx's. Even an old VW rabbit that must have run 12's.
Beat them all except a late 80's mustang w/slicks & front skinny's. Had him till the 330 & he hit the bottle..got us by a lentgh & 1/2. Had alot of fun with the ricers...they would come up one after another asking to race w/smiles on there face..tell me they don't go to fast, just want to run a C5 once, then we here them laughing with there friends how they are going to spank the vette. Never happened! Some were good sports, others wouldn't talk afterwards. Shoulda been there! :D
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damn....I shoulda gone, that sounded like a lit of fun, you were right about how we're running right now....next time, I'm there!!!!
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TLewis..........that format at the track sounds like a lot of fun :yesnod: They should do something like that at our local track. Sounds like you had a great time! :D