It just gets better!
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AMP Racing
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2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12
It just gets better!
Another new best for me tonight at Atco.
Pretty cool out - 52 Degrees. Sorry no video - I forgot to bring my camera.
I was really hoping to get a 1.59 or better 60' tonight, but it just wouldn't happen.
I'm really looking forward to the SmackDown at MIR.
Pretty cool out - 52 Degrees. Sorry no video - I forgot to bring my camera.
I was really hoping to get a 1.59 or better 60' tonight, but it just wouldn't happen.
I'm really looking forward to the SmackDown at MIR.
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Thats awesome.... i'm sure that the MIR shootout you're gonna smack the 11.4's like its your job!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work!
P.S. I'll be offering seat removals, sway bar removals, washer fluid reservoir removals, and MAF electrode cleanings on the side at the MIR shootout LOL!
P.S. I'll be offering seat removals, sway bar removals, washer fluid reservoir removals, and MAF electrode cleanings on the side at the MIR shootout LOL!
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Thats awesome.... i'm sure that the MIR shootout you're gonna smack the 11.4's like its your job!!!!!!!!!!!!! Keep up the great work!
P.S. I'll be offering seat removals, sway bar removals, washer fluid reservoir removals, and MAF electrode cleanings on the side at the MIR shootout LOL!
P.S. I'll be offering seat removals, sway bar removals, washer fluid reservoir removals, and MAF electrode cleanings on the side at the MIR shootout LOL!
Scott
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AMP Racing
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From: Washington TWP NJ
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12
Thanks guys.
I think the only changes before MIR will be;
Removing the passenger seat
Putting my skinnys on the front - I have them, just havent used them yet.
Getting a manual seat track for the driver's seat.
Hopefully the clutch holds up through all this madness.
PS what is the LS1 bolt-on record? Is it the at the top of the 1/4 list here - 11.62?
I think the only changes before MIR will be;
Removing the passenger seat
Putting my skinnys on the front - I have them, just havent used them yet.
Getting a manual seat track for the driver's seat.
Hopefully the clutch holds up through all this madness.
PS what is the LS1 bolt-on record? Is it the at the top of the 1/4 list here - 11.62?
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My friend Artie was a close 2nd (also a coupe automatic but he still had stock manifolds and cats on his) with an 11.63.
You could run an 11.3x before 2009 is over.
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Thanks guys.
I think the only changes before MIR will be;
Removing the passenger seat
Putting my skinnys on the front - I have them, just havent used them yet.
Getting a manual seat track for the driver's seat.
Hopefully the clutch holds up through all this madness.
PS what is the LS1 bolt-on record? Is it the at the top of the 1/4 list here - 11.62?
I think the only changes before MIR will be;
Removing the passenger seat
Putting my skinnys on the front - I have them, just havent used them yet.
Getting a manual seat track for the driver's seat.
Hopefully the clutch holds up through all this madness.
PS what is the LS1 bolt-on record? Is it the at the top of the 1/4 list here - 11.62?
You can always run 4 lugnuts on each tire to save weight.
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AMP Racing
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From: Winter Park FL
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Team Owner
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Even I wouldn't go as far as to run only 4 lugs per wheel.
That's true. The two things Jon has going for him is that his car is slightly lighter than Pete's to begin (even before any reductions) and he is a very good driver.
Though obviously Pete has come A LONG way since those first few passes I saw him make last year LOL, he's obviously doing a phenomenal job out there now.
Without gears Jon might not actually be able to run quicker than 11.7s
which is still movin' for a bolt ons only LS1 C5.
Though obviously Pete has come A LONG way since those first few passes I saw him make last year LOL, he's obviously doing a phenomenal job out there now.
Without gears Jon might not actually be able to run quicker than 11.7s
which is still movin' for a bolt ons only LS1 C5.
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I question your dedication then.
Your doubt disappoints me. Have faith in j0n. He will deliver.
His FRC isn't that much lighter than Capt's vert right?
His FRC isn't that much lighter than Capt's vert right?
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AMP Racing
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From: Washington TWP NJ
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12
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From: Winter Park FL
Thats with you in it right?
Edit:
Decided to look it up......
coupe (with manual) - 3230/1465
coupe (with auto) - 3253/1476
convertible (with manual)- 3231/1466
convertible (with auto)- 3254/1476
hardtop (manual only) - 3174/1440
j0n has about 60lbs on you. All other weight reduction mods being equal of course. But the FRC came manual tracks(right???), if so you will close that gap. Everything else will probably be the same, unless he decides to lose some lugnuts.
Edit:
Decided to look it up......
coupe (with manual) - 3230/1465
coupe (with auto) - 3253/1476
convertible (with manual)- 3231/1466
convertible (with auto)- 3254/1476
hardtop (manual only) - 3174/1440
j0n has about 60lbs on you. All other weight reduction mods being equal of course. But the FRC came manual tracks(right???), if so you will close that gap. Everything else will probably be the same, unless he decides to lose some lugnuts.
Last edited by nickolbag; Sep 30, 2009 at 02:40 PM.
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Dude, in the past I've taken the cigarette lighter out of my car before making a pass, I'm clearly dedicated. 
In stock trim the hardtop might be almost 100 (likely closer to 70 or 80) pounds lighter than the 'vert depending on each car's options/packages.
In stock trim the hardtop might be almost 100 (likely closer to 70 or 80) pounds lighter than the 'vert depending on each car's options/packages.