The 'Hot Rod" goes to another Final. [Archive]

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

08-13-2002, 03:55 PM

Sunday at TAD I ran the Hot Rod with the new 5.14 gears and the 30x9x15 M/T slicks that are made for a stick Hot Rod. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

No new best but I was back down to the low 7.20's with 1.52 60fts. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

I had very good reactions times. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" /> Here they are in order of the rounds.
1st round .500
2nd round .504
3rd round .506
4th round .502
5th round .497(other guy red lighted 1st)
6th round the final .502

I lost the final with a .502 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
I broke out on a 7.22, ran a 7.21 with a 6. The other guy ran a 7.46 on a 7.47 with a 4. Damn it. maybe next weekend. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

Thanks to Thunder Racing and Madman Racing for all there help. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Look out on Nov. 2! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

PaiN

08-13-2002, 04:04 PM

Way to go Coach,

I was scanning the results on the TAD sight last night, and saw you had scooped up some more points!

gator's 99TA

08-13-2002, 04:22 PM

damn coach, you have any pics of that hot rod launching? it must hang the hoops NICE?

Sears

08-13-2002, 07:09 PM

Congrats Coach, that new tire/gear combo sounds wicked. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> Was it spinning at all?

Gator I have a few videos of Coach when he was in LA. Check out my site @ http://www.fryrice.com/may2002.htm

Justin

Pro Stock John

08-13-2002, 07:19 PM

Tell us more about the setup?

Seems like it should 60' harder, you coming out at 5500 or higher?

Patman

08-13-2002, 07:21 PM

Those reaction times are awesome!! You sure like to play with fire though, I like to aim for .520 lights in bracket racing so I don't end up redlighting too easily. Last weekend I made the final in our car club's bracket racing, with reaction times in the .530 to .580 range throughout eliminations. I redlighted in the final with a .470 though. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

GeorgeC

08-13-2002, 07:41 PM

Sounds good Coach. So I take it you like the new 30x9 slicks? Did you end up using a radial slick? I know you were having trouble locating tires.

I want to go to a 30" tire, but still don't think I've cut away enough rear bumper to fit it. I think a 29x11 Hoosier may be the perfect solution.

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

08-13-2002, 08:56 PM

Larry,
Thanks man. I am starting to move up a little in the points race. I sure want to go the Braket World Finals in Oct. We sure need to go to the races together, let me know when your headed to the track. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

gator's99TA,
no pic's this weekend. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" /> She was was pulling the wheels about 2 feet off the ground. It was way cool. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Justin,
Thanks bud. The new combo sure was sweet. No spinning when I droped the tire pressure to 10.5 pounds of pressure. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" />

Pro Stock John,
I have all BMR sup. Moser 12 bolt with 33 spline axles, a spool with 5.14 gears. Hals all around. M/T 30x9x15 slicks on 10x15 Weld prostars. 6 point cage. McCluod steel statard clutch, master & slave,light weight carpet, front pass seat and back seat removed. Momo steering wheel. B&M shifter, traction control removed, power steering pump removed, cruise control removed, front sway bar removed. K-member, A-arms, front and rear bumper supports removed. 26x3.5x15 Goodyear front runner on Weld prostars. I have Thunder/GTP stage 2 heads with a Thunder 230/224 11la cam, Forged Oliver rods and forged JE pistons, Thunder ported Throttle body. Hooker long tubes. Thunder custom y-pipe with a flowmaster muff with a 4 inch turn down at the rear end. Her weight is 3,400 pounds in full race weight, with me in her and a half of a tank gas. Damn, I think thats it.I have never typed that out before. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

I lanuch her at 6,500 rpms and shift her at 6,800rpms.

I also think that she should 60 ft better.

Brian at Madman may go out to Sealy this weekend to look at the Hot Rod at the track. <img border="0" alt="[angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_angel.gif" />

Patman,
Thanks, You have to cut killer lights at TAD or you will be on the trailer. Just ask Trevor D. He has raced with me there. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

George,
No, I did not go with a radial slick. They don't work well on a stick Hot Rod. I went with a M/T 3066st 30x9x15 slick and yes I did like them very much. I think that I found the last pair in the country. I found them at Summit Racing. It is very hard to find Sliks for a M6 Hot Rod. Good luck with your Hot Rod. <img border="0" alt="[angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_angel.gif" /> Keep me posted.

Thanks to all you guys. I just love to Drag Race. I am at the track every weekend Bracket Racing. Seat time is the key to being a very good Bracket Racer. So you boys go to the track and race would ya.

Later,
Coach

[ August 13, 2002, 11:04 PM: Message edited by: Coach 02 M6 Z/28 ]

Pro Stock John

08-13-2002, 09:58 PM

I'm sure Brian will get you in the 1.4's just don't let him put you on the back bumper. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

08-13-2002, 10:55 PM

PSJ,

Sky would be really cool! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

I hope Brain will help me out some. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

I think that I should be in the 1.4's also. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

I was really hoping to get the Hot Rod down into the 10.90's in the summer heat. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Iam not into all the, wait untill the cool weather and your Hot Rod will fly BS. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

No flames here, I just think you need to run fast in the summer. Hell, it's when all the big time racing happens anyway. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

Later,
Coach

[ August 13, 2002, 10:56 PM: Message edited by: Coach 02 M6 Z/28 ]

bigSS

08-14-2002, 01:42 AM

Nice job Coach! BTW, i'd really like to see some pics of those 30" slicks. Those must look huge! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

Loco

08-14-2002, 05:34 AM

I hear you all the time talking about your Hotrod but I never hear about your ET? Whats your best ET to date? 60ft and mph would be nice also. Thanks. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

[ August 14, 2002, 05:38 AM: Message edited by: Loco ]

Street Racer

08-14-2002, 06:44 AM

Congrats sounds like you are having alot of fun with your car <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Hardtop

08-14-2002, 08:28 AM

Damn fine driving coach. Reaction times are awsome. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> I like to bracket race my M6 and usually cut between .520-.570 lights. Your in a different world than me with that string of .50x's. <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[Burnout]" title="" src="graemlins/burnout.gif" /> Congrats. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Bruce

CHRISPY

08-14-2002, 08:44 AM

Great driving man!!!
Cheers,
Chris

Gimp98TNT

08-14-2002, 08:49 AM

Great driving Coach! Glad to hear them 30's are workin out for you. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

08-14-2002, 09:16 AM

Yes, the 30x9x15 are huge! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />

My best 1/4 mile ET/MPH so far is 11.34 at 122 mph.

My best 1/8 mile ET/MPH so far is 7.19 at 96 mph.

My best 60ft so far is 1.52.

Yes, I do have alot of fun with my Hot Rod. Bracket Racing is a blast! <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

I will try and get some pic's this weekend. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Later,
Coach

Kristi

08-14-2002, 10:40 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Coach 02 M6 Z/28:
I lost the final with a .502 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" />
I broke out on a 7.22, ran a 7.21 with a 6. The other guy ran a 7.46 on a 7.47 with a 4. Damn it. maybe next weekend. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_tounge.gif" />
Look out on Nov. 2! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" /> <hr /></blockquote>Um, so you ran .004 under your dial and he ran .006 under his dial and HE won? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

Pro Stock John

08-15-2002, 12:53 AM

Coach we need some pics come ON! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

I'm still on the disabled list but hopefully I can play again in a couple of weeks.

Kristi

08-15-2002, 08:26 AM

TTT, wondering about those final round #'s

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

08-15-2002, 11:44 AM

Kristi

I just typed the numbrs wrong. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

He had the 6 and I had the 4. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Sad]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

Sorry about that. <img border="0" alt="[angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_angel.gif" />

Coach

Joe Kizzire

08-18-2002, 08:12 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Kristi:
TTT, wondering about those final round #'s<hr /></blockquote>Five lights at a .506 or better in the same race!!!!!..... sorry Coach but I'm going to have to see those timeslips.

Bob Cosby

08-18-2002, 09:38 AM

Awesome lights! Please tell me that you use a delay box so that I won't feel so bad. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Angie

08-18-2002, 09:59 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Joe Kizzire:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Kristi:
TTT, wondering about those final round #'s<hr /></blockquote>Five lights at a .506 or better in the same race!!!!!..... sorry Coach but I'm going to have to see those timeslips.<hr /></blockquote>Joe, Coach does 100 rounds at the practice tree in his garage every day before breakfast... I definitely believe he can cut those lights in a race <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Angie

Joe Kizzire

08-18-2002, 04:21 PM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Angie:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Joe Kizzire:
 <blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Kristi:
TTT, wondering about those final round #'s<hr /></blockquote>Five lights at a .506 or better in the same race!!!!!..... sorry Coach but I'm going to have to see those timeslips.<hr /></blockquote>Joe, Coach does 100 rounds at the practice tree in his garage every day before breakfast... I definitely believe he can cut those lights in a race <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

Angie<hr /></blockquote>Just show me the timeslips.... that's all. Let's say I would frame them if I were Coach.

LEO

08-18-2002, 04:45 PM

Congrats on you r/t's!!! I dream of being that consistent. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

08-18-2002, 11:30 PM

Joe,

If I could scan them I would post them up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

Angie is right on the money. I practice a 100 lights every day with my coffee and ESPN's Sport center. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

I work at Drag Racing just like a use to play football. I give it my all. Practice makes perfect. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

I try to teach all my kids this. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

I had a pretty good weekend . Won some money and most importantly had a great time. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Later,
Coach

Joe Kizzire

08-24-2002, 10:20 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Coach 02 M6 Z/28:
Joe,

If I could scan them I would post them up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

The scanner thing would work for me. Show me the timeslips and I will pay for the custom oak frame to put them in.

Angie is right on the money. I practice a 100 lights every day with my coffee and ESPN's Sport center. <img border="0" alt="[devil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" />

I work at Drag Racing just like a use to play football. I give it my all. Practice makes perfect. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

That's great but I've been drag racing for 35 years and I've never seen anybody cut six sub .506 lights in a row with a stick car and only one be a redlight. I would like to brag on you to some of my buddys but I would like to be able say I saw the timeslips myself.

I had a pretty good weekend . Won some money and most importantly had a great time. <img border="0" alt="[hail]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" />

Later,
Coach<hr /></blockquote>

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

08-25-2002, 09:26 AM

Joe,

I will see what I can do about posting the time slips up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

If worst comes to worst I will bring them to the Thunder Racing Shootout on Nov. 2. Maybe I will be on the tree there and show you in person. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Gotta go, Iam headed to the track. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Talk to ya later,
Coach

jimmypop13

08-31-2002, 07:22 PM

That's an awesome car you got there. Do you have any pictures of what the car looks like with the 30" slicks on it?

Coach 02 A3 Z/28

09-01-2002, 12:39 AM

Jimmypop13,

The Hot Rod is setting outside my house right now. I just got back from racing at Sealy, Tx. I will take some pics tomorrow and will post them up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> If you want to come by tomorrow just e-mail me and I will give you my address. I live in Spring right by Klien High School.

Coach <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Joe Kizzire

09-01-2002, 08:19 AM

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Coach 02 M6 Z/28:
Joe,

I will see what I can do about posting the time slips up. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

If worst comes to worst I will bring them to the Thunder Racing Shootout on Nov. 2. Maybe I will be on the tree there and show you in person. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Gotta go, Iam headed to the track. <img border="0" alt="[cheers]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cheers.gif" />

Talk to ya later,
Coach<hr /></blockquote>That'll work.... Bring them to the Shootout.

kent

09-02-2002, 08:47 AM

Those are remarkable reaction times. Future victorires are for sure in the future. Keep up the good work.

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