first time at the strip
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Burning Brakes
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From: crestview fl
first time at the strip
I went to the local drag strip in town to let my 98 coup run wide open without the fear of blue lights in the rear mirror. I had the oportunity to run against a new Rustang GT. Needless to say it was a confirmed Kill. All he seen was my fat-butt pulling away. He wouldn't stag against me the rest of the day. Scared!!!!!!!!
My coupe is total stock with 60K miles. The only thing I done to it was to install a Votec Rammer , since i was traveling in excess of 80 mph, I guess I was getting the ram air effect. MY best run was a 13.43 sec @ 105.36 Not bad for a beginner. Mastering the tree isn't as easy as it seems. My best reaction time was a .6890
Mike P. :steering: :flag
My coupe is total stock with 60K miles. The only thing I done to it was to install a Votec Rammer , since i was traveling in excess of 80 mph, I guess I was getting the ram air effect. MY best run was a 13.43 sec @ 105.36 Not bad for a beginner. Mastering the tree isn't as easy as it seems. My best reaction time was a .6890
Mike P. :steering: :flag
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From: Louisiana
Re: first time at the strip (MikeP)
Good Deal!
I went for the second time in my 03, 6sp.
Finally got off the line and hit all the gears.
.584 reaction
2.186-60ft
13.44/104.7
Borla's sounded mean
Wish I could be consistent in eliminations!
I went for the second time in my 03, 6sp.
Finally got off the line and hit all the gears.
.584 reaction
2.186-60ft
13.44/104.7
Borla's sounded mean
Wish I could be consistent in eliminations!
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From: Calera AL
Re: first time at the strip (out2run)
I have an 02 Automatic...check out my signature. My first run bone stock in the 1/8 mile was and 8.55 @ 83MPH. Since the vararam and predator I have managed an 8.30 @ 86MPH in the 1/8 mile. I have no idea what it would do in a 1/4 mile since I haven't gotten out to one yet. :flag
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Re: first time at the strip (MikeP)
Congrats on the win. Nice time too. :steering:
Burning Brakes
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From: "In a van down by the river" CO
Re: first time at the strip (MikeP)
MY best run was a 13.43 sec @ 105.36 Not bad for a beginner. Mastering the tree isn't as easy as it seems. My best reaction time was a .6890
Mike P. :steering: :flag
Mike P. :steering: :flag
Sounds like you're on the right track.
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Burning Brakes
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From: crestview fl
Re: first time at the strip (out2run)
Being an A4, I have got to get use to using the left foot for braking while I lock up the torque converter at 2000 rpm for a quick launch without powerbraking it at the line. Yes, being consistant at the tree does take a skill and good feet,eye,brain, drop the hammer and away she goes!!!!!.. I felt good finally killing the rustang and his loud go nowhere exhaust. All I can say is "NEXT" stock rustang to go down like the last.
They have gotta know there limitations, and the corvette will remind them them everytime!!!!
Wave bye to the stang
Mike P. :cool: :cheers: :flag :thumbs:
They have gotta know there limitations, and the corvette will remind them them everytime!!!!
Wave bye to the stang
Mike P. :cool: :cheers: :flag :thumbs:
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From: Winston Salem NC
Re: first time at the strip (MikeP)
Nice going and that reaction times not bad. I practice on the light by counting on the second yellow. My best RT(.544) has been counting 1-2 at my track and then going.