first time out with the 04 vert
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first time out with the 04 vert
decided to run it today at MIR. 04 vert A4 with 2.73 gears. bone stock. nothing touched at all.
1st pass 2.09 60 foot 13.31 @ 105.9
2nd pass 2.08 60 foot 13.32 @ 105.5
3rd pass 2.08 60 foot 13.28 @ 105.8
i should bracket race this thing! cut a .035 and .016 light too.
this was on the 19 inch ccws with pilot sports.
all and all, im very happy with the stock performance. it needs gears and an air intake now.
1st pass 2.09 60 foot 13.31 @ 105.9
2nd pass 2.08 60 foot 13.32 @ 105.5
3rd pass 2.08 60 foot 13.28 @ 105.8
i should bracket race this thing! cut a .035 and .016 light too.
this was on the 19 inch ccws with pilot sports.
all and all, im very happy with the stock performance. it needs gears and an air intake now.
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Wow ...Tht shows you just how crappy the run flats really are...
You would have had a very hard time getting 3 2.0 60 fts on the run flats with 2.73 gears....
very nice with the 13.2.....
What was the temperture where you raced....
You would have had a very hard time getting 3 2.0 60 fts on the run flats with 2.73 gears....
very nice with the 13.2.....
What was the temperture where you raced....
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Originally Posted by laron
Wow ...Tht shows you just how crappy the run flats really are...
You would have had a very hard time getting 3 2.0 60 fts on the run flats with 2.73 gears....
very nice with the 13.2.....
What was the temperture where you raced....
You would have had a very hard time getting 3 2.0 60 fts on the run flats with 2.73 gears....
very nice with the 13.2.....
What was the temperture where you raced....
high 40's low 50's. very good air.
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The DA was -598' most of the day. Let me tell you Brian's car stands out like a sore thumb with those polished CCWs. It is one of the best looking corvettes I have ever seen.
Phil
BTW I refuse to install any gear smaller than 3.90s in your car.
Phil
BTW I refuse to install any gear smaller than 3.90s in your car.
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Originally Posted by Phil97SVT
The DA was -598' most of the day. Let me tell you Brian's car stands out like a sore thumb with those polished CCWs. It is one of the best looking corvettes I have ever seen.
Phil
BTW I refuse to install any gear smaller than 3.90s in your car.
Phil
BTW I refuse to install any gear smaller than 3.90s in your car.
thanks man! and maybe 3.73's, but not 3.90's
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Originally Posted by laron
Wow ...Tht shows you just how crappy the run flats really are...
You would have had a very hard time getting 3 2.0 60 fts on the run flats with 2.73 gears....
You would have had a very hard time getting 3 2.0 60 fts on the run flats with 2.73 gears....
Congrats.
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Originally Posted by laron
Wow ...Tht shows you just how crappy the run flats really are...
You would have had a very hard time getting 3 2.0 60 fts on the run flats with 2.73 gears....
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You would have had a very hard time getting 3 2.0 60 fts on the run flats with 2.73 gears....
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Guess I jut suckthen..
My best to date wth the 2.73's and run flats is a 2.137..
amgeting a litle better tough...
My first 50 or so runs were in the 2.2-2.3 range..
And my last 20 or so have been in the 2.1-2.2 range...
Track prep and weather play a big role though...
Regardless of different ties or not..
You only hit 2.0.And there are people that run that or even a little better on run craps..
So se's still bone stock to me.
13.2 is very respectable for a 2.73...
Or any C5 for that matter
My best to date wth the 2.73's and run flats is a 2.137..
amgeting a litle better tough...
My first 50 or so runs were in the 2.2-2.3 range..
And my last 20 or so have been in the 2.1-2.2 range...
Track prep and weather play a big role though...
Regardless of different ties or not..
You only hit 2.0.And there are people that run that or even a little better on run craps..
So se's still bone stock to me.
13.2 is very respectable for a 2.73...
Or any C5 for that matter
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Originally Posted by EVIL_C5
thanks man! and maybe 3.73's, but not 3.90's
Like you said though - air was NICE. Track prep was pretty good. A lot of new bests yesterday. Just wish we all could get more then 3-4 runs over the 6 hours.
And Phil is right - one of the cleanest Vettes around. I even think Papa Sig would drool
I also thought the Vette outfit was a nice touch Brian
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went 12.9 yesterday
Went 12.9 Yesterday At Capital Race With Run Craps All I Had Done To My 02 Was Blackwing And Borla Cutouts I Think For The Mods She Run Dayum Good Cant Wate Til I Get The Headers Back I Should Be At A 12.20 With Tires I Hope
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i thought i was gonna fall asleep going down the track. going from a mid 10 sec 6 speed f-body to a low 13 sec a4 is a big change for me.
i figured 13.5's would be the times, but i was wrong. to me a 2.0 60 is pretty slow, but i guess its not too bad for the 1st time at the track with a new car that i said i wasnt going to race....
i figured 13.5's would be the times, but i was wrong. to me a 2.0 60 is pretty slow, but i guess its not too bad for the 1st time at the track with a new car that i said i wasnt going to race....
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Originally Posted by EVIL_C5
i thought i was gonna fall asleep going down the track. going from a mid 10 sec 6 speed f-body to a low 13 sec a4 is a big change for me.
i figured 13.5's would be the times, but i was wrong. to me a 2.0 60 is pretty slow, but i guess its not too bad for the 1st time at the track with a new car that i said i wasnt going to race....
i figured 13.5's would be the times, but i was wrong. to me a 2.0 60 is pretty slow, but i guess its not too bad for the 1st time at the track with a new car that i said i wasnt going to race....
But yes, your completely right - nothing quite like cutting 1.6's off the line - or 1.4's for you and your bottle backpack launches
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Hey Brain good times with that 2.73 rear. I think your car would be going faster if you didn't have those ccw's on. Also I would go with that 3.73 rear and a nice stall. Phil and I don't want to pull the rear down twice so buy them at the same. Also did you get that intake yet.
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Originally Posted by sams96
Hey Brain good times with that 2.73 rear. I think your car would be going faster if you didn't have those ccw's on. Also I would go with that 3.73 rear and a nice stall. Phil and I don't want to pull the rear down twice so buy them at the same. Also did you get that intake yet.
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Originally Posted by EVIL_C5
i thought i was gonna fall asleep going down the track. going from a mid 10 sec 6 speed f-body to a low 13 sec a4 is a big change for me.
i figured 13.5's would be the times, but i was wrong. to me a 2.0 60 is pretty slow, but i guess its not too bad for the 1st time at the track with a new car that i said i wasnt going to race....
i figured 13.5's would be the times, but i was wrong. to me a 2.0 60 is pretty slow, but i guess its not too bad for the 1st time at the track with a new car that i said i wasnt going to race....
but its a lot nicer in the vette than the bike on wet cold days though
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Originally Posted by gsxrjack
I know what u mean, ive gone froma 9.6@152 gsxr motorcycle with nos to this and i feel like i can get out and push it faster....
but its a lot nicer in the vette than the bike on wet cold days though
but its a lot nicer in the vette than the bike on wet cold days though
its alot nice in the vette than the trans am with all solid bushings in the suspention and a locker in the rear.
plus the vette looks much better!!!!
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Originally Posted by BADBOYINDC
Lets hook up one night and do a ride or day
i have been talking to a few members about getting a meet up at savage mill. we can hit endless road and see some cool diecast, then move over to rams head for beers and dinner.