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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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Default 6 Speed Record Has Been Eclipsed

Robz went 9.43 yesterday at Atco to take the 6 speed Corvette record. This is astonishing since he accomplished this N/A. Details below:
60'........1.365
330'.......3.924
1/8........6.039
MPH......114.97
1000'......7.888
1/4.........9.434
MPH......146.64
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by GARY2004Z06
Robz went 9.43 yesterday at Atco to take the 6 speed Corvette record. This is astonishing since he accomplished this N/A. Details below:
60'........1.365
330'.......3.924
1/8........6.039
MPH......114.97
1000'......7.888
1/4.........9.434
MPH......146.64
What is astonishing is the motor isn't all it can be yet ! I see 2 tenths coming before the perfect air !

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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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I think i'm gonna throw up!!!!!!!

Oh and congrats to RobZ for doing the nothing short of FN amazing...... and hell to you to Gary I'm extatic to meet up with you guys to really sit back and learn as much as possible at the shootout. I was thinking of a post like this. Let me know what you and RobZ think.


Drag racing lessons by the best in the bizz right now!
For a one time low cost of $180.00
Preregister in MIR Smack down thread.
Put your car into a new found ET record breaking zone like the pro's.
Must be using a Drag tire to compete.

What would you expect to pay for this $1000.00? $2,000.00??? NO! BUY NOW at a one time low price special one time offer not available in stores! $180.00.

Price of admission $180.00
Drag racing and hanging out with your buddies with travel $250-500.
Making your car improve its best ET by over half a second PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 12:16 PM
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That's absolutely wicked
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Fartpipe
I think i'm gonna throw up!!!!!!!

Oh and congrats to RobZ for doing the nothing short of FN amazing...... and hell to you to Gary I'm extatic to meet up with you guys to really sit back and learn as much as possible at the shootout. I was thinking of a post like this. Let me know what you and RobZ think.


Drag racing lessons by the best in the bizz right now!
For a one time low cost of $180.00
Preregister in MIR Smack down thread.
Put your car into a new found ET record breaking zone like the pro's.
Must be using a Drag tire to compete.

What would you expect to pay for this $1000.00? $2,000.00??? NO! BUY NOW at a one time low price special one time offer not available in stores! $180.00.

Price of admission $180.00
Drag racing and hanging out with your buddies with travel $250-500.
Making your car improve its best ET by over half a second PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Silly Bruce.
We'll all help each other out @ MIR and get some PR's.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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1.36 on radials with a 6 speed is friggin nuts. :bow:
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Fartpipe
I think i'm gonna throw up!!!!!!!

Oh and congrats to RobZ for doing the nothing short of FN amazing...... and hell to you to Gary I'm extatic to meet up with you guys to really sit back and learn as much as possible at the shootout. I was thinking of a post like this. Let me know what you and RobZ think.


Drag racing lessons by the best in the bizz right now!
For a one time low cost of $180.00
Preregister in MIR Smack down thread.
Put your car into a new found ET record breaking zone like the pro's.
Must be using a Drag tire to compete.

What would you expect to pay for this $1000.00? $2,000.00??? NO! BUY NOW at a one time low price special one time offer not available in stores! $180.00.

Price of admission $180.00
Drag racing and hanging out with your buddies with travel $250-500.
Making your car improve its best ET by over half a second PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wait a minute. I have already pre-registered. I have sent in my check. Bruce, please tell me who these pros are. Hopefully, they can help me too. I'm always willing to learn how to go quicker.
Thanks in advance.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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Amazing Rob... Simply Amazing... All of you hard work and research has paid off. Watching you run your car kinda gives me the chills... Just Perfect every time! and more

You and Gary are quite a team and a couple of great guys too! Mark and I have a blast hanging with you two... I look forward to racing with you guys for a long time... I’d like to Sincerely thank you both for all your help guys. My car would wouldn’t be near where it is today without both of your knowledge and advice... You guys rock...

Congrats again Pal... Don’t think this is the last big number you'll be seeing from Rob Z or Gary this year.... More big numbers from them both real soon!!!
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Dayummm, that's haulin. Congrats and what a monster he's got, now closing on the 8's. I assume you're caged with nhra license? Got vid?
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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Amazing driving,all I gotta say ! Big congrats,thanks for showing what can be done with a six speed !
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by highpockets
Amazing driving,all I gotta say ! Big congrats,thanks for showing what can be done with a six speed !
No doubt. I know people spend piles of money on parts and labor, and still have shifting problems. He's got this setup workin. Whats the clutch?
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 11:09 PM
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Congrats, Robz!!! I appreciate all the helpful advice you have provided me in the past and its good to see all the knowledge and experience put that car into the low 9's! Keep working on it and lets see some 8's!
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Im curious as to which 6-speed transmission you use, Robz? MN6?
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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I'm pretty sure its a MM6. Not a Z06 M12
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by intoc6s
Im curious as to which 6-speed transmission you use, Robz? MN6?
Yes.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Fartpipe
I'm pretty sure its a MM6. Not a Z06 M12
I thought it had some special internals or something.
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Old Oct 25, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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DAMN! Thats great guys. Congrats!
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That's insane! Can't wait to see this car run at the rental.
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Originally Posted by JDaniel
I thought it had some special internals or something.
like something that shifts automatically?
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