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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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Default First time at the track. Gainesville Raceway.

Finally decided to take the car to the track. Drove all the way to Gainesville Raceway (Long ******* drive) but boy, it was worth it.

I ran 4 times. Killed everyone they pit me against. My times were definitely not LS1 times, but I guess they're good for a first timer.
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Run 1- Me vs 6.0 GTO.
I lost the time slip for this one, but I had a low 14 to his high 14.

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Run 2- Me vs WRX STI.
My best run of the night.
R/T- .929
60'- 2.198
1/8- 8.371 (88.68MPH)
1/4- 12.835 (109.63 MPH)

The STI ran a 14.673

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Run 3- Me vs 70's Camaro
I ran a 14.340 to his 14.967

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Last run- Me vs Civic
I ran 13.683 to his 15.879

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I spinned on all runs (badly). I couldn't seem to get the Nittos (DR's) to hook. I did my 3-4 second burn outs like some guy suggested and still spinned and kept going sideways like I was driving snow or some ****. So everytime I launched I had to let go of the gas then get on it again

While I defeated all my 4 opponents, it did seem like I was playing catch up through the beginning of the runs (with the exception of the STI).

I need to learn how to hook this car so it can run 11's like it is capable of.. Any suggestions for a beginner? (I did a search and it wasn't working )


My Mods:


Hooker Full Exhaust
QTP E-Cutout
Comp "Custom" cam (231 237 .589 .595 112LSA)
Vigilante 3600 Stall
B&M Trans Cooler
Ls1 Underdrive pulley/Harmonic Balancer
Ls6 Intake
SLP LID
Eibach Lowering Springs
Bilstein Struts/shocks/mounts
Trac-Tek Tubular *Weld in* Subframes
Nitto D/R's 275/40/17
SLP Line-lock
Power Slot Rotors
HAWK pads
BMR Driveshaft Loop

Thank you in advance...
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Old Jul 30, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Try varying the tire pressure.
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