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Old 01-22-2004, 12:55 AM
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117.17 was my trap in the 1/4 tonight.
I usually cut 1.8x 60's, but could not muster better than a 2.0 tonight
Anyhow, it's an M6 with 4.10's in the 10 bolt.

Would like to know what kind of ET I can aspire to with that mph.

Appreciate it.
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Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
117.17 was my trap in the 1/4 tonight.
I usually cut 1.8x 60's, but could not muster better than a 2.0 tonight
Anyhow, it's an M6 with 4.10's in the 10 bolt.

Would like to know what kind of ET I can aspire to with that mph.

Appreciate it.
mid to high 11s with a M6. what did you ET that night.
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12.4 on a 2.077 60'

My best has been 12.19 @ 115.72 on a 1.83

I launch and shift like an old lady!
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At the Thunder Shootout in Nov. I went 11.13 @ 117mph. 1.46 60ft.

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all depends on your weight and shifting points. i have run 116.8 (not locked up) and ran 11.59 @ 3590 lbs.
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Originally Posted by gator's 99TA
all depends on your weight and shifting points. i have run 116.8 (not locked up) and ran 11.59 @ 3590 lbs.
Full weight SS T-tops, leather seats.
My shiftpoints should be within 6600-6800, but my shiftlight broke last night and I was shifting all over the place (anywhere between 6000 to the 6900 rev limiter- bounced a few times- not good). My stock tach is useless.
Overall, a very sloppy night for me.
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I'd say it's good for proving that your shifting needs some work!

Just messing with you! Your car sounds awesome.....very mean sounding!

My last run I hit a 13.2 @ 105 with a 2.06 60'. I'm very pleased...especially with a stock 2000 convertible (lid and BGRA).
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Originally Posted by 2000WS6Vert
I'd say it's good for proving that your shifting needs some work!

Just messing with you! Your car sounds awesome.....very mean sounding!

My last run I hit a 13.2 @ 105 with a 2.06 60'. I'm very pleased...especially with a stock 2000 convertible (lid and BGRA).

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damn thats some killer cam only mph

good job

im headed to the track on sat, well see what happens
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Originally Posted by Tally TransAm
damn thats some killer cam only mph

good job

im headed to the track on sat, well see what happens

Good luck!
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I used to run a 12.2 @ 117mph on a 2.0 60' in my LS1 on a 100 shot. Raceweight was 3,650lbs. Your mph for your power level is right on par. An 11.7 would be a good ET IMO for that mph given a moderate 60'. I know you're not out to cut any 1.5-1.6's so a nice 1.75 60' on drag radials would put you in the 11.7 second range. Powershifting will drop some ET and pick up some mph. I know you're a granny shifter though.
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"granny shifting...no double clutching like you should....."
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Originally Posted by 2000WS6Vert
"granny shifting...no double clutching like you should....."
Hell, that is an awesome trap 02SS! Easy high elevens would have been yours last night with a 1.8 60ft or better. I think that is great with the 10 bolt still working. It is better to drive it home than bum a ride huh!

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Originally Posted by apexman
Hell, that is an awesome trap 02SS! Easy high elevens would have been yours last night with a 1.8 60ft or better. I think that is great with the 10 bolt still working. It is better to drive it home than bum a ride huh!

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I have redefiined the term "granny shifting" by adding one more generation.
I "great-granny shift" .... Literally, with shoes slipping off on each shift! Gotta get me some shoes! (or at least use shoe laces..)
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Originally Posted by Coach 02 A3 Z/28
At the Thunder Shootout in Nov. I went 11.13 @ 117mph. 1.46 60ft.

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But that was in an A4... We don't trap as high but we sure can ET
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weight has nothing to do with it.117 mph is a reflection of weight and power.
mid to high 11's with a good 60'.
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Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
I have redefiined the term "granny shifting" by adding one more generation.
I "great-granny shift" .... Literally, with shoes slipping off on each shift! Gotta get me some shoes! (or at least use shoe laces..)
You listening to the radio and sipping on a slurpee too?
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If you're shifting is that bad, you can count on another 2-3 MPH just out of a better driver...

Shifting is everything for MPH. The faster your shifts, the higher the RPM range stays IE: stays in the power range...

FWIW I have driven friends' car's as much as 3-4 mph faster just by shifting alone...


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my 3700 lb ta runs 11.80's with a 1.6 60 foot at 117-118
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Stock internal bolt-on,A4, 3225# 11.40@117.38, 1.53 60'



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