Couple fun runs today.
04-26-2009, 06:51 PM
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Couple fun runs today. Out cruising in in my 2002 Z28 with PSM. My car is a cam only car making 400 rwhp and I just put a 100 shot on it.
First run was against a stock 2005 Saleen. It turned out to be the NA version (rated 325 hp and 340 tq), but I didn't know until after the races. I wasn't going to spray until I tried him NA, and ended up not needing to. I got next to him at abut 60 mph and he gave me the "lets run 'em" grin. I dropped it into 3rd and he punched it without warning, getting a solid 1-1.5 car jump. I hit it and reeled him in. We took it to the top of 4th and I had about a 3-4 car lead. PSM was behind me and also passed him, making it a double kill, lol. We spun around and went for one more, but from a slower speed. I dropped it into 2nd and he hit it again without warning, getting a 1 car jump. I hit it and reeled him in, pulling 3-4 cars before letting off part way through 4th gear. He seemed like a cool guy, and the car was beautiful, dark tan/bronze color. Very sharp looking and pulled good for a stock NA Saleen.
Later PSM and I lined up from a dig. I didn't spray. I had one passenger and he was alone. The first run I bogged and he jumped out. Once we got going he pulled steadily, probably taking the win by 2.5-3 cars by the marked 1/4. We went again a second time and I got a better launch, staying with him for a bit, before he started pulling away, taking the win by about 2 cars in the 1/4. Very fun runs.
After that I had the chance to have two very good races, but the other drivers were retards. The first was a newer GTS Viper. I don't know if it was the 500 or the 600 hp version. I opened the bottle, which was up to a perfect 1050 psi, and was set for a good run. I figured pre 08 and I'd take it, 08+ and he'd pull me. He clearly was looking at me in his side view mirror. We got onto the highway and he immediately nails it with me still behind him. I wasn't gonna waste the nitrous without a clean run. I tried to get next to him, but he just kept weaving through traffic at about 90 mph like an ***, so I gave up.
The second potential was a Dodge Stealth. He got next to me and just punched it without any warning. What the hell is with that? Can no one run a clean race without trying to jump? The car moved out well and I was debating using the nitrous or not. I think it would have been very close without it, with me possibly losing. I followed him to the highway where he proceeded to drive like an *** at 90 mph weaving through traffic. I stayed back and he finally slowed. I got next to him and asked if he wanted to run them and he very enthusiastically said yes. There was too much traffic so we were waiting and he finally gets next to me again and says he had to drop his friend off. We asked him how far so we could follow him off the highway and get a run in after, if it wasn't too far. He just says, "never mind I don't want to race," and then cuts over and takes the next exit.
What's up with people? Why can no one line up for a friendly even race? Everyone has to punch it from behind you or hit it before you can get next to them, etc.
Fun day other than the idiots.
First run was against a stock 2005 Saleen. It turned out to be the NA version (rated 325 hp and 340 tq), but I didn't know until after the races. I wasn't going to spray until I tried him NA, and ended up not needing to. I got next to him at abut 60 mph and he gave me the "lets run 'em" grin. I dropped it into 3rd and he punched it without warning, getting a solid 1-1.5 car jump. I hit it and reeled him in. We took it to the top of 4th and I had about a 3-4 car lead. PSM was behind me and also passed him, making it a double kill, lol. We spun around and went for one more, but from a slower speed. I dropped it into 2nd and he hit it again without warning, getting a 1 car jump. I hit it and reeled him in, pulling 3-4 cars before letting off part way through 4th gear. He seemed like a cool guy, and the car was beautiful, dark tan/bronze color. Very sharp looking and pulled good for a stock NA Saleen.
Later PSM and I lined up from a dig. I didn't spray. I had one passenger and he was alone. The first run I bogged and he jumped out. Once we got going he pulled steadily, probably taking the win by 2.5-3 cars by the marked 1/4. We went again a second time and I got a better launch, staying with him for a bit, before he started pulling away, taking the win by about 2 cars in the 1/4. Very fun runs.
After that I had the chance to have two very good races, but the other drivers were retards. The first was a newer GTS Viper. I don't know if it was the 500 or the 600 hp version. I opened the bottle, which was up to a perfect 1050 psi, and was set for a good run. I figured pre 08 and I'd take it, 08+ and he'd pull me. He clearly was looking at me in his side view mirror. We got onto the highway and he immediately nails it with me still behind him. I wasn't gonna waste the nitrous without a clean run. I tried to get next to him, but he just kept weaving through traffic at about 90 mph like an ***, so I gave up.
The second potential was a Dodge Stealth. He got next to me and just punched it without any warning. What the hell is with that? Can no one run a clean race without trying to jump? The car moved out well and I was debating using the nitrous or not. I think it would have been very close without it, with me possibly losing. I followed him to the highway where he proceeded to drive like an *** at 90 mph weaving through traffic. I stayed back and he finally slowed. I got next to him and asked if he wanted to run them and he very enthusiastically said yes. There was too much traffic so we were waiting and he finally gets next to me again and says he had to drop his friend off. We asked him how far so we could follow him off the highway and get a run in after, if it wasn't too far. He just says, "never mind I don't want to race," and then cuts over and takes the next exit.
What's up with people? Why can no one line up for a friendly even race? Everyone has to punch it from behind you or hit it before you can get next to them, etc.
Fun day other than the idiots.
04-28-2009, 12:34 AM
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I think I missed the sarcasm in the sentence about you being worried about a stealth...
And yeah it's rare to get a clean run against the normal people on the road that don't read ls1tech or svtp everyday
And yeah it's rare to get a clean run against the normal people on the road that don't read ls1tech or svtp everyday
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04-28-2009, 12:38 AM
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Just an FYI, the Viper was an SRT-10. The last GTS was '02 (?) I'm pretty sure. Nice runs fellas 
do you guys go hang out every day and go look for races or some ****?
do you guys go hang out every day and go look for races or some ****?
04-28-2009, 04:46 PM
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LOL, we might have been out looking for trouble 
I though all SRT-10's were convertible? This one was a hard top, but was the newer style (2004-2009) but I never saw the front end so I'm not sure exactly which year. Even if I had I might not be able to tell if it was 2008+ or pre 2008, but it was definitely a 2004+ hardtop (I'm not sure what year the hard tops came back).
TheTugBoat, this Stealth definitely moved out. I'm pretty confident that I would have beat him on the nitrous, but we'll never know as I never got a run with him. I know it's definitely rare, but there are fast ones out there. PSM raced a 400 rwhp 3000GT from a roll and it was dead even. I think the car was on low boost or something too. This car had a large intercooler with piping that was very visible in the front bumper, and cranked out when he stomped on it. I'll be keeping my eye open for it and let you guys know if I get to run it.
SPLATT, thanks! I haven't gotten my 2002 Z28 on the dyno or track yet with the nitrous, but it made 400 rwhp and has run 11.9 @ 117 mph on motor. I have the HSW kit set for a 100 shot for now. I might up it to 125 or 150 to try and get a 10 second pass, but first I want to do some fuel system upgrades. I'm also looking into the NANO kit as I like the idea of not needing to heat the bottle, and I like the idea of using every drop without wasting it when the bottle gets low and pressure won't come up.
I just sold my 1994 Z28 to my other brother, so that should free up some funds for mods (also want to get started on the G8), and give us one more person to cruise with
I though all SRT-10's were convertible? This one was a hard top, but was the newer style (2004-2009) but I never saw the front end so I'm not sure exactly which year. Even if I had I might not be able to tell if it was 2008+ or pre 2008, but it was definitely a 2004+ hardtop (I'm not sure what year the hard tops came back).TheTugBoat, this Stealth definitely moved out. I'm pretty confident that I would have beat him on the nitrous, but we'll never know as I never got a run with him. I know it's definitely rare, but there are fast ones out there. PSM raced a 400 rwhp 3000GT from a roll and it was dead even. I think the car was on low boost or something too. This car had a large intercooler with piping that was very visible in the front bumper, and cranked out when he stomped on it. I'll be keeping my eye open for it and let you guys know if I get to run it.
SPLATT, thanks! I haven't gotten my 2002 Z28 on the dyno or track yet with the nitrous, but it made 400 rwhp and has run 11.9 @ 117 mph on motor. I have the HSW kit set for a 100 shot for now. I might up it to 125 or 150 to try and get a 10 second pass, but first I want to do some fuel system upgrades. I'm also looking into the NANO kit as I like the idea of not needing to heat the bottle, and I like the idea of using every drop without wasting it when the bottle gets low and pressure won't come up.
I just sold my 1994 Z28 to my other brother, so that should free up some funds for mods (also want to get started on the G8), and give us one more person to cruise with
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LOL, we might have been out looking for trouble I though all SRT-10's were convertible? This one was a hard top, but was the newer style (2004-2009) but I never saw the front end so I'm not sure exactly which year. Even if I had I might not be able to tell if it was 2008+ or pre 2008, but it was definitely a 2004+ hardtop (I'm not sure what year the hard tops came back).
TheTugBoat, this Stealth definitely moved out. I'm pretty confident that I would have beat him on the nitrous, but we'll never know as I never got a run with him. I know it's definitely rare, but there are fast ones out there. PSM raced a 400 rwhp 3000GT from a roll and it was dead even. I think the car was on low boost or something too. This car had a large intercooler with piping that was very visible in the front bumper, and cranked out when he stomped on it. I'll be keeping my eye open for it and let you guys know if I get to run it.
I though all SRT-10's were convertible? This one was a hard top, but was the newer style (2004-2009) but I never saw the front end so I'm not sure exactly which year. Even if I had I might not be able to tell if it was 2008+ or pre 2008, but it was definitely a 2004+ hardtop (I'm not sure what year the hard tops came back).TheTugBoat, this Stealth definitely moved out. I'm pretty confident that I would have beat him on the nitrous, but we'll never know as I never got a run with him. I know it's definitely rare, but there are fast ones out there. PSM raced a 400 rwhp 3000GT from a roll and it was dead even. I think the car was on low boost or something too. This car had a large intercooler with piping that was very visible in the front bumper, and cranked out when he stomped on it. I'll be keeping my eye open for it and let you guys know if I get to run it.
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Oh man I totally had you confused for blackbird that has the g8 and ta. 
Have never lined em up. Gto's been getting the knife the last couple times I was back home. It'll happen soon though
Have never lined em up. Gto's been getting the knife the last couple times I was back home. It'll happen soon though
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Out cruising in in my 2002 Z28 with PSM. My car is a cam only car making 400 rwhp and I just put a 100 shot on it.
First run was against a stock 2005 Saleen. It turned out to be the NA version (rated 325 hp and 340 tq), but I didn't know until after the races. I wasn't going to spray until I tried him NA, and ended up not needing to. I got next to him at abut 60 mph and he gave me the "lets run 'em" grin. I dropped it into 3rd and he punched it without warning, getting a solid 1-1.5 car jump. I hit it and reeled him in. We took it to the top of 4th and I had about a 3-4 car lead. PSM was behind me and also passed him, making it a double kill, lol. We spun around and went for one more, but from a slower speed. I dropped it into 2nd and he hit it again without warning, getting a 1 car jump. I hit it and reeled him in, pulling 3-4 cars before letting off part way through 4th gear. He seemed like a cool guy, and the car was beautiful, dark tan/bronze color. Very sharp looking and pulled good for a stock NA Saleen.
Later PSM and I lined up from a dig. I didn't spray. I had one passenger and he was alone. The first run I bogged and he jumped out. Once we got going he pulled steadily, probably taking the win by 2.5-3 cars by the marked 1/4. We went again a second time and I got a better launch, staying with him for a bit, before he started pulling away, taking the win by about 2 cars in the 1/4. Very fun runs.
After that I had the chance to have two very good races, but the other drivers were retards. The first was a newer GTS Viper. I don't know if it was the 500 or the 600 hp version. I opened the bottle, which was up to a perfect 1050 psi, and was set for a good run. I figured pre 08 and I'd take it, 08+ and he'd pull me. He clearly was looking at me in his side view mirror. We got onto the highway and he immediately nails it with me still behind him. I wasn't gonna waste the nitrous without a clean run. I tried to get next to him, but he just kept weaving through traffic at about 90 mph like an ***, so I gave up.
The second potential was a Dodge Stealth. He got next to me and just punched it without any warning. What the hell is with that? Can no one run a clean race without trying to jump? The car moved out well and I was debating using the nitrous or not. I think it would have been very close without it, with me possibly losing. I followed him to the highway where he proceeded to drive like an *** at 90 mph weaving through traffic. I stayed back and he finally slowed. I got next to him and asked if he wanted to run them and he very enthusiastically said yes. There was too much traffic so we were waiting and he finally gets next to me again and says he had to drop his friend off. We asked him how far so we could follow him off the highway and get a run in after, if it wasn't too far. He just says, "never mind I don't want to race," and then cuts over and takes the next exit.
What's up with people? Why can no one line up for a friendly even race? Everyone has to punch it from behind you or hit it before you can get next to them, etc.
Fun day other than the idiots.
First run was against a stock 2005 Saleen. It turned out to be the NA version (rated 325 hp and 340 tq), but I didn't know until after the races. I wasn't going to spray until I tried him NA, and ended up not needing to. I got next to him at abut 60 mph and he gave me the "lets run 'em" grin. I dropped it into 3rd and he punched it without warning, getting a solid 1-1.5 car jump. I hit it and reeled him in. We took it to the top of 4th and I had about a 3-4 car lead. PSM was behind me and also passed him, making it a double kill, lol. We spun around and went for one more, but from a slower speed. I dropped it into 2nd and he hit it again without warning, getting a 1 car jump. I hit it and reeled him in, pulling 3-4 cars before letting off part way through 4th gear. He seemed like a cool guy, and the car was beautiful, dark tan/bronze color. Very sharp looking and pulled good for a stock NA Saleen.
Later PSM and I lined up from a dig. I didn't spray. I had one passenger and he was alone. The first run I bogged and he jumped out. Once we got going he pulled steadily, probably taking the win by 2.5-3 cars by the marked 1/4. We went again a second time and I got a better launch, staying with him for a bit, before he started pulling away, taking the win by about 2 cars in the 1/4. Very fun runs.
After that I had the chance to have two very good races, but the other drivers were retards. The first was a newer GTS Viper. I don't know if it was the 500 or the 600 hp version. I opened the bottle, which was up to a perfect 1050 psi, and was set for a good run. I figured pre 08 and I'd take it, 08+ and he'd pull me. He clearly was looking at me in his side view mirror. We got onto the highway and he immediately nails it with me still behind him. I wasn't gonna waste the nitrous without a clean run. I tried to get next to him, but he just kept weaving through traffic at about 90 mph like an ***, so I gave up.
The second potential was a Dodge Stealth. He got next to me and just punched it without any warning. What the hell is with that? Can no one run a clean race without trying to jump? The car moved out well and I was debating using the nitrous or not. I think it would have been very close without it, with me possibly losing. I followed him to the highway where he proceeded to drive like an *** at 90 mph weaving through traffic. I stayed back and he finally slowed. I got next to him and asked if he wanted to run them and he very enthusiastically said yes. There was too much traffic so we were waiting and he finally gets next to me again and says he had to drop his friend off. We asked him how far so we could follow him off the highway and get a run in after, if it wasn't too far. He just says, "never mind I don't want to race," and then cuts over and takes the next exit.
What's up with people? Why can no one line up for a friendly even race? Everyone has to punch it from behind you or hit it before you can get next to them, etc.
Fun day other than the idiots.
04-30-2009, 08:59 AM
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Yeah, I always just back off. If they slow and I get next to them then great. If not then I'll let them drive like ******** and then run to their regular forum and post up their "kill" like. Kind of like that guy did with the Cavalier vs the Camry in here 
Anything good going into the GTO for parts?
Anything good going into the GTO for parts?