11.8, RX8, Porsche Cayenne S - Killed
08-26-2004, 07:34 AM
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11.8, RX8, Porsche Cayenne S - Killed Despite the downpours all over S. Florida last night, I ventured an hour and a half due North out to the track and found it to be the only place down here that was dry (yet, surrounded by storm clouds- reall shitty air).
So, for the first time ever, I found myself to be the first one there and got a freshly prepped track for 10 hot laps all for myself (along with some imports).
I nailed down a few 11.9's, then an 11.883 @ 118.43 on a 1.792.... 5k clutch dumps rock!
I was damn happy with my runs (wasn't expecting much) and luckily my time board was not working, so the 11.x runs went unnoticed, so I left after spending only 1/2 hour there.
Cruising on the way home, I noticed a new RX8 merging on the highway, accelerating full-out, and noticed that a fly-by was about to happen- I dropped to 3rd, eh, flyby shutdown quickly.
Stopped to get some Tex-Mex to bring home to the wife and got back on the highway with a Porsche Cayenne S in hot pursuit. He punches it at 70 mph, pulls even to my door, I dropped to 3rd and put a buslength on him while I slammed 4th, shut down at 105, slowed down to throw a thumbs up and the young dude wouldn't look over.
All in all, one very pleasing night. I think I can nail an 11.5 @ 120 in the Winter with good/cool air.. my new goal.
So, for the first time ever, I found myself to be the first one there and got a freshly prepped track for 10 hot laps all for myself (along with some imports).
I nailed down a few 11.9's, then an 11.883 @ 118.43 on a 1.792.... 5k clutch dumps rock!
I was damn happy with my runs (wasn't expecting much) and luckily my time board was not working, so the 11.x runs went unnoticed, so I left after spending only 1/2 hour there.
Cruising on the way home, I noticed a new RX8 merging on the highway, accelerating full-out, and noticed that a fly-by was about to happen- I dropped to 3rd, eh, flyby shutdown quickly.
Stopped to get some Tex-Mex to bring home to the wife and got back on the highway with a Porsche Cayenne S in hot pursuit. He punches it at 70 mph, pulls even to my door, I dropped to 3rd and put a buslength on him while I slammed 4th, shut down at 105, slowed down to throw a thumbs up and the young dude wouldn't look over.
All in all, one very pleasing night. I think I can nail an 11.5 @ 120 in the Winter with good/cool air.. my new goal.
Last edited by SouthFL.02.SS; 08-26-2004 at 08:09 AM.
08-26-2004, 08:16 AM
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Sounds like a nice night! What's your raceweight? Your 60' and your mph are pretty solid. What about powershifting? It's possible to cut 11.50's at that mph with that 60 footer.
08-26-2004, 09:33 AM
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Powershifting = keeping the gas pedal mashed to the floor while shifting. Depress the clutch pedal just enough to disengage the clutch and quickly shift into the next gear.
08-26-2004, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by unit213
Powershifting = keeping the gas pedal mashed to the floor while shifting. Depress the clutch pedal just enough to disengage the clutch and quickly shift into the next gear.
Is that hard on the tranny?
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08-26-2004, 09:45 AM
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People say that it's hard on the syncros, but I don't buy it. Just don't miss any gears. I've been doing it forever with no problems. You THINK that you shift fast, but you really aren't if you're not powershifting.
08-26-2004, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JDPZ28
nice runs! what kind of tires are you running at the track? How do you like your 9"?(posi,locker or spool?)
Love the 9". Posi. 31 spline axles (33 would be better) with 4.11's
08-26-2004, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
BFG Drag Radials (they're on the car all the time- daily driven) on stock wheels. At the track I bring them down to 16-17psi.
Love the 9". Posi. 31 spline axles (33 would be better) with 4.11's
Love the 9". Posi. 31 spline axles (33 would be better) with 4.11's
08-26-2004, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by z98
Sounds like you have a pretty solid setup.
What's next on the agenda?
Spray or more in the heads?
What's next on the agenda?
Spray or more in the heads?
100 shot (wet) will probably accompany the intake.
If I lose to a neon anytime soon, the 100 shot will go on before the intake.
08-26-2004, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 02PHOENIX
Damn, no more 11.999999 jokes.
Anywho, nice time you cut there, C!
What kind of turd lined up next to you running a damn 15!?!? LMAO
Anywho, nice time you cut there, C!
What kind of turd lined up next to you running a damn 15!?!? LMAO
08-26-2004, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthFL.02.SS
Next would be an intake. Either LSX 90mm or the new BBK 85mm which I've been keeping an eye on. The BBK should be out next month and is supposed to be around $450-$500 (much better than LSX's price).
100 shot (wet) will probably accompany the intake.
If I lose to a neon anytime soon, the 100 shot will go on before the intake.
100 shot (wet) will probably accompany the intake.
If I lose to a neon anytime soon, the 100 shot will go on before the intake.
Hey carlos... you got a pm heading your way
a GP on some stuff....
Very nice kills by the way... and dan did a good job on explaining powershifting!
Gray
08-27-2004, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by BigBronco
You get the PM Carlos from Slomaro?? 
Timing (in terms of mod funds) is a little off on my end though, but I appreciate the gesture.
