LOL! You amuse me Tim. You are correct, I AM a co-owner of this site (a site that you seem to LOVE but yet I get no thanks from you, do I?) and thus I can do pretty much what I damn well please here. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> Does that bother you, Tim? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />

Glad you enjoy my threads and my site in general. You have a nice day too. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

"I've seen other threads with "potential" sponsors locked. BUT, because Colonel is co-owner of this site and he received special treatment from TCI, and they might be a sponsor one day, this thread will stay alive.
The threads that were locked were told UNTIL they are sponsors, no pricing or such could be given."

Other threads with potential sponsors? Was this thread started by a TCI employee? No, don't think so. Tim, if you were to go out and test brand X converter and report the results here, it wouldn't get locked. You know that. As far as pricing being given, I commented once in this thread about a $500 converter hangin' with the big boys. I didn't see anyone else do that....and well, I'll excuse myself for it. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> TCI didn't report pricing.

BTW, thanks for bringing my thread TTT again. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" /> You trolls are good for something other than amusement. Please feel free to comment in ALL my pimpin' threads. <img src="http://www.raceworx.com/funnypics/bwahahah.jpg" alt=" - " />

 

I can picture the way you launch and will certainly try it. You're slippin the convertor by foot stalling it just like a M6 launch. I'll just pretend my brake is a clutch and stall it at the line just as I do a M6. Maybe finally will be able to get some decent 60' times. Actually I do footbrake it all the time in the burnout box, and then burn it to the line, but never thought of launching it that way.

Leo

 

Yeah, stall it up 'till you feel the back of the car rise up just a little bit...not TOO much! You don't want the rear tires spinning while sitting still. Start off not too agressive on the throttle roll-in. If it hooks, next time go a little more aggressive, and then a little more, and a little more 'till you find that sweet spot. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Above all else, if you're running Nittos, ALWAYS do a good burnout! A little smoke ain't gonna cut it. You gotta get 'em sticky! <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" />

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong>
I remember what all it took to run 11.5s with my '00. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> It would be NOTHING to run 11.5s with this car. All I'd need is some slicks on Welds, skinnies, and maybe pull 50 lbs. These '02s are most definitely faster by a good margin. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">How many 2002s are on the above list? By your own admission, the "02s are "definitely faster". After all, it would "be NOTHING" to run 11.5s with this car. Is the TCI convertor really all that, or is it just that the "02s are "definitely faster by a good margin." <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> Is it the <img border="0" alt="[worship]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_hail.gif" /> TCI 3500 that awesome, or the "02s as you stated? We await the SS3600 test..... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> My bet, is that the Yank will perform comparably.

Just a "troll", who supports LS1TECH sponsors, and makes the site owners more money. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />

 

It's both. The '01-'02s are definitely faster as reflected by their excellent trap speeds. I've had an A4 '00 and an '02. ...And, the TCI 3500 performs very well as reflected by it's excellent 60 ft times. NOT better than the TP4600 I had in my '00 when it was internally stock but still, VERY well for a 3500 stall. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

I predict the Yank SS3600 will perform comparably as well....maybe better. We'll see.

Spanky, did someone call you a troll in this thread? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

 

"How many 2002s are on the above list?"

We should really ask how many '01-'02s are on the list since they are the same. The top 6 are (that in itself is amazing) and 21 out of 50.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong> Spanky, did someone call you a troll in this thread? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong> You trolls are good for something other than amusement. </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">This was in response to a reply to my comment.

Oh well, I'm just bitter that your stock internal A4 has probably already outperformed my modded 2002 M6. Sigh.... Shoulda stuck with the A4 and the TP4400 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Frown]" src="gr_sad.gif" />

When are you gonna try the Yank? Are you going to swap convertors only, or are there going to be any mods in between convertor swaps?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong> Yeah, stall it up 'till you feel the back of the car rise up just a little bit...not TOO much! </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Any chance this method would work with plain old street tires <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

My comment wasn't directed at you at all. You made an honest comment. You didn't know that TCI is a sponsor for all intents and purposes (the check should have arrived in Tony's mailbox today.) No harm, no foul. Tim, however, was being his usual trollish, **** stirrin', antagonistic self. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> Hell, even HE knows he's a troll! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />

I don't have a specific timeline on the Yank. It's not even on order yet. Been having too much fun with the car as is to worry about it so far.

 

AHEM!!!!!

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by RAGEman:
<strong>Personally, I'm quite anxious to see Stephen get really more hardcore with this car and get into the "theft recovery" mode and run on some real tires with real gears, etc. Maybe he can even make it to the "Bolt-On Shootout" in Bowling Green, KY on May 31, 2003 (hint, hint). Thataway I can put him in his place with my lowly 6-speed. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

 

Huhhh? Did you say something? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

NOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooo!!! I can't do it! This car WILL NOT turn into a racecar! (Boy, I've said that before haven't I?) <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />

 

Hey, I've got a better idea! How about I just swap an internally stock engine into the 'ole '00 Z for a weekend? Raceweight should be about 2750 by then. <img border="0" alt="[evil]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_devil.gif" /> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

 

As long as it's "photo-friendly," there is no limit on raceweight, so you really could show us all what's up with a raceweight that low. That would rock ice.

 

one thign i still dont know about the TCI is the STR? Whats the str of the super street fighter that Colonel is running?

 

Oh, it's photo friendly enough. Full interior minus rear seats.

I seriously plan to install a stock engine and gun for 10s one day if it hasn't been done by then. No time soon though. Gotta stay focused on those NA 8s first.

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by ggr12:
<strong> one thign i still dont know about the TCI is the STR? Whats the str of the super street fighter that Colonel is running? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I believe it's 2.5. It's at least that I know.

Kevin?

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong> Yeah, stall it up 'till you feel the back of the car rise up just a little bit...not TOO much! You don't want the rear tires spinning while sitting still. Start off not too agressive on the throttle roll-in. If it hooks, next time go a little more aggressive, and then a little more, and a little more 'till you find that sweet spot. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />

Above all else, if you're running Nittos, ALWAYS do a good burnout! A little smoke ain't gonna cut it. You gotta get 'em sticky! <img border="0" alt="[burn out]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_burnout.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I remember a couple years ago you talked about your car on it's tippie toes. Never had a convertor then so couldn't really do it. But sure works now with my 3500 stall. Yeah and been trying it today at stoplights. It really works. Stall and let off the brake and I take off like a wound up toy without even rolling into the pedal. Bet you that was at least a 1.9 60' right there. Really felt the g's as I took off at the light! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Thanks again Steve,
Leo

 

Yep, The Colonel is correct about the STR. The Super StreetFighter is around 2.5 STR.
Kevin

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Colonel:
<strong> "Pretty easy.. 11SECSS went 11.75 @ 116 (1.5X) full weight and 275/40/17 Nitto's. Yank ST-3500"

BTW, I emailed 11SECSS to get a confirmation on this. He emailed back and said...

"11.75 was @ 3420 with nittos and 17" all the way around and a 60' of 1.62

no a/c,no swaybar,no front bumper,no rear seat,and a PT4000,and stock 3.23's,mac headers and off road pipe"

</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">ROTFLMAO <img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" /> .. proof that memory doesn't always serve correct <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

damn.. would have sworn it was with the ST-3500.

Think I did pretty good for car that's not mine and a run from over a year ago... <img border="0" title="" alt="[Razz]" src="gr_images/icons/tongue.gif" />

Guess I should feel flattered <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />