[Z06] 1st time at the track & hit 10s!
10-30-2017, 02:54 PM
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Great run!!! 
Color, cam, and dyno sheet almost exact to mine. My best was 11.07 (132, i think) on 3rd pass, (cecil cty dragway) with 1.8, 60 time. Then i got warned for no roll bar. Running down at MIR rental w these guys on 17th..... shooting for tens as well..... unless stk clutch gives way.
Trailering it, but only for insurance against any bad luck.
Color, cam, and dyno sheet almost exact to mine. My best was 11.07 (132, i think) on 3rd pass, (cecil cty dragway) with 1.8, 60 time. Then i got warned for no roll bar. Running down at MIR rental w these guys on 17th..... shooting for tens as well..... unless stk clutch gives way.
Trailering it, but only for insurance against any bad luck.
10-30-2017, 03:32 PM
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) and a new bottom end. Now that it has 5000 miles on it and the motor broken in and maybe a bit looser, I'm going to put her back on the dyno with my lighter OEM wheel setup and some real E85. 
My Katech Torquer 110, 11.6:1, and E86 versus my Katech K501 and 12.0:1 and E54.
I also run the standing 1/2 mile in the 162-166 MPH range
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10-30-2017, 05:23 PM
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10's the first time at a track is a very respectable achievement! You were also fighting butterflies in the belly and learning track protocol. Quite the mental process to work through that seasoned racers forget.
10-30-2017, 06:17 PM
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And yes you are correct.. the first run I was so nervous I hardly sit still. I didn’t even have a helmet had to rent one from the track officials. I didn’t know where to go or what to do, didn’t know I needed to fill out an inspection card etc.. I felt pretty lost to say the least. Had it not been for a seasoned track guy I met through a car group on Facebook who showed up I’m not sure I could’ve made it through haha!
so thanks again sir for the kind words.
10-30-2017, 07:03 PM
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And yes you are correct.. the first run I was so nervous I hardly sit still. I didn’t even have a helmet had to rent one from the track officials. I didn’t know where to go or what to do, didn’t know I needed to fill out an inspection card etc.. I felt pretty lost to say the least. Had it not been for a seasoned track guy I met through a car group on Facebook who showed up I’m not sure I could’ve made it through haha!
I rolled past the start line my first time, lol.
had to painfully back up on my sportbike.... couldnt hear a thing!
10-31-2017, 06:44 AM
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Thats funny, but very real. Awesome run first time out. Do you....., did you.... ride motorcycles? I found that help me by knowing how to really hold the throttle and clutch in check on launch.
I rolled past the start line my first time, lol. had to painfully back up on my sportbike.... couldnt hear a thing!
I rolled past the start line my first time, lol.
had to painfully back up on my sportbike.... couldnt hear a thing!Haha! Yeah it’s a bit overwhelming at first for sure!
10-31-2017, 06:46 AM
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With the holidays coming up and we are getting married in the spring and saving for that I decided to wait until next for the 1/2 mile event. I hate that I’ll miss the chance to meet you.
10-31-2017, 09:32 AM
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And yes you are correct.. the first run I was so nervous I hardly sit still. I didn’t even have a helmet had to rent one from the track officials. I didn’t know where to go or what to do, didn’t know I needed to fill out an inspection card etc.. I felt pretty lost to say the least. Had it not been for a seasoned track guy I met through a car group on Facebook who showed up I’m not sure I could’ve made it through haha!
Several years ago at an East coast track, I forgot to ask which side the turnout was on. In the dark, it gets a little scary when you're on a lone run your first pass. Just finding your way back to the pits can be disconcerting after the first pass too. I now go to goggle earth to check out new tracks before arriving.
I'm impressed that you did so well with just 3 passes under your belt. Having a coach sure helps, but experiencing it is the true test and you learned quickly.
10-31-2017, 01:29 PM
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