New guy a little disappionted
04-18-2004, 12:01 PM
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New guy a little disappionted Hi, I have a 2001 pewter trans am. I have had it since sept. 2003 and yesterday was the first time I got it to the track. Not so pleased but that won't stop me from turning this car into a monster. Got to the track at about 11 a.m. and noticed it was Mach1 day for the ford boys all I could think was I get to hand some these boys there *** today but that didn't happen. the best I got out of my car was a 13.806 1/4 mile at 102.63mph. It was about 64 degrees and humidity about 60. I thought for sure after reading what some stock ls1's can do like low 13's I would at least close but not the case. My car is completely stock, I didn't even bother taking the spare tire out. Hopefully after some mods I can redeam at the track the next time I head out. I love the site lots of great info here.
04-18-2004, 01:07 PM
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Bro, don't worry. My first times sucked and my current times still suck for the mods I have in my Formula. I still haven't learned how to pilot it on the strip. It takes a lot of skill to race, just takes time to obtain it. Don't worry, keep practicing.
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04-18-2004, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by do0dfromcali
Plus I heard that GLD is crap. They don't prep the track at all
you can say that for our track here.with the giggle you can make up for it and even pissed off some trailer full race car.I love it.
keep modding and practice practice.good luck
04-18-2004, 03:32 PM
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I drove 30 min. to get to the track and stayed in line with the engine running, got to the tree, left my window down and ran 13.9 with a very warm engine. Then went home and bragged about it. I din't even lower the tire pressure in the rear of my BFG's. I figure if i came race ready, i would of dropped the times more. I just came to show up a punk at work that ran 14.9 with a 400 in his 67 camaro.
04-18-2004, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by racecarr
Hi, I have a 2001 pewter trans am. I have had it since sept. 2003 and yesterday was the first time I got it to the track. Not so pleased but that won't stop me from turning this car into a monster. Got to the track at about 11 a.m. and noticed it was Mach1 day for the ford boys all I could think was I get to hand some these boys there *** today but that didn't happen. the best I got out of my car was a 13.806 1/4 mile at 102.63mph. It was about 64 degrees and humidity about 60. I thought for sure after reading what some stock ls1's can do like low 13's I would at least close but not the case. My car is completely stock, I didn't even bother taking the spare tire out. Hopefully after some mods I can redeam at the track the next time I head out. I love the site lots of great info here.
Hey neighbor!! I'm down at the grove from time to time. I'll have to keep an eye out for ya.
04-18-2004, 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by z98
60'? That'll give a good indication of your driving skills.
Auto or manual? Options? Etc.
Auto or manual? Options? Etc.
04-18-2004, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Fast02SS
Hey neighbor!! I'm down at the grove from time to time. I'll have to keep an eye out for ya.
,born and raised in Pleasant Prarie myself! 
Post your times on your timeslip so we can all see 
04-19-2004, 05:38 PM
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2nd that... we need that info to see if it was the driver...
Peace,
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04-19-2004, 05:46 PM
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The first trip out is usually never pretty. I live in Milw, WI. First time to GLD ran a 13.19 (2.1 short time)immediately after going thru tech, on M+S all season tires in my 99Z. Car has lid, muffler, SFC's and predator. My launches suck because I' m trying to perfect a way to launch a car with a handcontrol(paralyzed from work accident) so trying to leave after a light brake stall is proving tricky. Gld ain't the greatest, but at least it's close.Your times will improve. Good luck!
