Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Well, Let me say Thanks to everyone at Thunder Racing. They are the best racing people that I have ever delt with. Two Thumbs Up! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Ok, Now with my story. After Dynoing the Hod Rod most of Saturday. Trace, Jason,Justin and I took off for Eunice La. to run in a bracket race. Nothing like running four time trails and two rounds of racing with only a 104 miles on the new set up. Not much luck racing but had some great 60ft times 1.570,1.578,1.582,1.585,1.589,1.622 Et's ranging from 11.488 to 11.573 and all 6 runs
were over 119mph.

Well, Not happy with my driving(this new set up is way different then the old one) Trace and I thanked Jason and Justin for all their help and support. Then off to HRP to run the Hot Rod at what they call instant green(TNT with the lights going straight to green no yellows inbetween prestaged and the green light). I made five runs 60ft's ranging from 1.609 to 1.776 Et's from 11.609 to 11.347, MPH from 120.41 to 122.03.

The new best for the Hot Rod is 11.34et @ 122.03mph. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

I think with more miles on the motor this week and myself getting use to the new pedal engagement,and not hitting the limiter on some of my shifts "She should fly this weekend". We will see <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

<small>[ May 28, 2002, 10:30 PM: Message edited by: Coach 02 Z28 ]</small>

Sears

Congrats again Coach! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> I would definitely like to see you race here in LA again, maybe at a nicer track like No Problem Raceway. Once I get the cage, me and Jason may be up for a trip to HRP.

It was cool to see you pullin' the wheels on every run. You've got one helluva ride there.

<img border="0" alt="[Camaro]" title="" src="graemlins/camaro.gif" />

You are a hardcore dragracer! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Later,
Justin

<small>[ May 28, 2002, 10:37 PM: Message edited by: Jsears8 ]</small>

kent

The car is moving. It seems you will be running in the ten's pretty soon with good weather. It appears that Thunderracing done a very outstanding job on your car. I notice your sixties were better in Eunice that at HRP, I thought it would have been reverse. Anyway, great car, great setup, and great times.

Jason99T/A

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Coach, I'm glad you had a great time at Eunice. It is not like HRP, but it does hook very well. That is pretty hardcore to race at two tracks, in two states, all in one day. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Justin and I had fun watching and being the designated pit crew. LOL Next time, both of our cars will be racing (damn T56s <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" /> ).

As for hitting the revlimiter on the 1-2 shift: We will bump the revlimiter to 7200 for you. With 4.56s, 1st gear winds up real quick and it's hard to shift quick enough after the shiftlight goes off.

Is the clutch engaging where you want it? I'll adjust it lower next time if you like.

Jason

Bad Habit Bird

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Awesome times man, good to see you finally got the car back, and having fun with it. Looks like we will have to run our cars when I get my little NX kit hooked up <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

AlonzoVersion 1.0

You are a true racer.Those times will get better with breakin amd more wheel time.

CHRISPY

How far away are these track from each other?
Going from 119 to 122mph in one day is a pretty big difference even between tracks <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> Was it the air? track prep, or were you getting used to the combo etc?
Great times BTW!
Chris

<small>[ May 30, 2002, 03:10 PM: Message edited by: Chris ARE 360 ]</small>

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Chris,

About 3 1/2 hours from each other. Eunice La. had better track prep., but I think I was driving better at HRP. The reason, my 60ft. times and I was bouncing off the limiter in Eunice La. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

We will see this week end. I have been relearning how to drive the Hot Rod this week. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

Bad Habit Bird

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Coach will have a lot of practice at one track this weekend, and I will be there to film his runs on sunday <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> The funny thing is when I saw him today he was telling me how the car still isnt fast enough for what he wants lol

<small>[ May 30, 2002, 10:54 PM: Message edited by: Bad Habit Bird ]</small>

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

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Justin,
Thanks again. See ya real soon. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Kent,
Thanks. At Eunice, the race was a big bracket race. I ran the Hot Rod in Top Et with the big tired Hot Rods. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Jason,
Thanks Bud "Mr. Cam *****" see ya real soon also. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Sean,
Your on! <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

The Booker Man,
Thanks, I truly love to race my Hot Rod. <img border="0" alt="[guns]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_guns.gif" />

We will see what she will run this weekend. TNT on Friday night, Bracket Race on Sunday. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />