GTO...IRS...Slicks!!
07-24-2007, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Speedy0009
Thanks. I was wondering if you were on this board as well. The ET Streets kick *** man. Get a Spec 3 or 3+ in your car and you'll be hard hooking! Ha Ha I was hoping someone would say that about the driver mod, but the videos will hopefully tell a better story! I really need to go up with someone that can log my runs and have a better looksee at what's going on.
Don- if you see this, any interest with that??
Don- if you see this, any interest with that??
yea after the cam im putting a spec 3+ in i think, hopefully that'll put me well into the 11's once some cold weather gets here. after looking at the video's id say the shifting could be a little better for sure, your leaving a few 10ths on the table without a doubt. the GMM really helps with shifting fast as it takes all the guess work out of the shifter, that and a repeat of that 1.6 short time and 11's are no problem for you.
07-24-2007, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by ExTurbo
yea after the cam im putting a spec 3+ in i think, hopefully that'll put me well into the 11's once some cold weather gets here. after looking at the video's id say the shifting could be a little better for sure, your leaving a few 10ths on the table without a doubt. the GMM really helps with shifting fast as it takes all the guess work out of the shifter, that and a repeat of that 1.6 short time and 11's are no problem for you.
07-24-2007, 08:40 AM
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I will run the car at the track if you waver any broken parts 
I know the car can run low to mid 11's.
Your just in the Brent class. I ran a 10.2 in his car and the fastest he went so far is 11.4 I think. Get mad at the car,never lift on the gas and hammer the clutch/shifter.That will be worth .5 and probly 8-10mph. I wouldn't blame the car yet.
As for gas,it can run almost anything since the 02's are not used.At the track I would recommend a couple of gallons of C-16 since I heard you were hot lapping the car.
I know the car can run low to mid 11's.Your just in the Brent class. I ran a 10.2 in his car and the fastest he went so far is 11.4 I think. Get mad at the car,never lift on the gas and hammer the clutch/shifter.That will be worth .5 and probly 8-10mph. I wouldn't blame the car yet.
As for gas,it can run almost anything since the 02's are not used.At the track I would recommend a couple of gallons of C-16 since I heard you were hot lapping the car.
07-24-2007, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Speedy0009
Not really a fan of powershifts, I'd rather get the speed shifts down first! So in the end if I "need" to powershift I'll be able to do it quickly! 
07-24-2007, 08:46 AM
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Not totally blaming the car but I figured maybe the cat-back was choking it or maybe not enough air getting to the inner fender to keep the blower happy. I know I need the seat time and no I'd rather not have broken parts!
I did hot lap it once though within 6 minutes... unless 20-30 minutes is still considered hot lapping, then I did that too! LoL
I do drive it hard, I do drive it like it owes me money, but I guess I am just not "there" yet... more seat time it is!!
I did hot lap it once though within 6 minutes... unless 20-30 minutes is still considered hot lapping, then I did that too! LoL
I do drive it hard, I do drive it like it owes me money, but I guess I am just not "there" yet... more seat time it is!!
07-24-2007, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Speedy0009
Not totally blaming the car but I figured maybe the cat-back was choking it or maybe not enough air getting to the inner fender to keep the blower happy. I know I need the seat time and no I'd rather not have broken parts!
I did hot lap it once though within 6 minutes... unless 20-30 minutes is still considered hot lapping, then I did that too! LoL
I do drive it hard, I do drive it like it owes me money, but I guess I am just not "there" yet... more seat time it is!!
I did hot lap it once though within 6 minutes... unless 20-30 minutes is still considered hot lapping, then I did that too! LoL
I do drive it hard, I do drive it like it owes me money, but I guess I am just not "there" yet... more seat time it is!!
more seat time as your getting better every pass as it is . thinking of hitting up a rental soon if your interested . so much easier to practice and get the seat time/pratice/feel for everyhting w/o being rushed or distracted by the car next to you
07-24-2007, 08:52 AM
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thats it man more seat time as your getting better every pass as it is . thinking of hitting up a rental soon if your interested . so much easier to practice and get the seat time/pratice/feel for everyhting w/o being rushed or distracted by the car next to you
more seat time as your getting better every pass as it is . thinking of hitting up a rental soon if your interested . so much easier to practice and get the seat time/pratice/feel for everyhting w/o being rushed or distracted by the car next to you Then we'll make with powershift that car
07-24-2007, 08:55 AM
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Yes I would be interested in a rental for sure! I have tried to sign up for two already at LVD with some GTO guys, but they were rained out and rescheduled for other days that I couldn't go and I haven't seen another one since!
I'd be sure to need a trailer and race fuel for that though, cause I'd surely be hot lapping it a few times!
I'd be sure to need a trailer and race fuel for that though, cause I'd surely be hot lapping it a few times!
07-24-2007, 10:57 AM
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I saw that you don't have a shift light either. That will deffinitely help with consistency as well as maximizing your et and mph. You might be shifting earlier than you think and leaving a lot of power on the table. I didn't realize this until I got my shiftlight. As an experiment, I set it to 6200 and ran, and then set it to 6700 and gained 0.4 and 4mph.
07-24-2007, 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Speedy, you don't hot lap blower cars If you do,start saving for a motor now.
Sign up to a NED wed. track rental. Forget the GTG. You need practise with no one beside you.
If you do,start saving for a motor now.Sign up to a NED wed. track rental. Forget the GTG. You need practise with no one beside you.
Wed. is a tough day for a rental because of work, Friday would be better. What do you consider hot lapping a blower car, how long should I wait in between runs?
Alchemist- I was looking into shift lights last night so I will probably have one on order before I hit the track again!
07-24-2007, 07:46 PM
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Track rentals are youre best bet. Thats when you get your best times and you wont anyway because this time of the year it's too hot anyway so just go out there and have fun. Only on Wed as above post said. They were going to do fridays if it rained on Wed but not enough interest so they called it off. Ist rule of advise listen to Don.And thats the second and the third. Don ran a 10.2 I ran a 11.3. My best time as Don said was when I get mad at the car and dont give a s it about breaking anything. Keith right about seat time too, remember youve got another 150-200 HP to get used to. It takes me a long time to reach my goals and plenty of seat time but I always make it. One last thing Don's right about too dont hot lap. Let it rest for 30-60 mins, not just because of the motor but hot cars dont run as fast. Watch the rooks hotlap while youre waiting it out. You'll see em . they consistently run slower times each pass. Good luch and see ya out there.
07-24-2007, 08:57 PM
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Thanks Brent. I don't intend nor plan to hot lap it anymore, I figured the Methanol was keeping everything safe as long as the coolant and oil temps weren't crazy! Wed. track rentals would really depend on what time they are at. I can "finagle" some time at work, so it is a possibility depending on what times they run! Let me know fellas!
I am looking into under bumper air scoops right now to get better air to the blower intake. Cheap mod to eliminate the thought from my brain!
I am looking into under bumper air scoops right now to get better air to the blower intake. Cheap mod to eliminate the thought from my brain!
07-24-2007, 09:21 PM
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1-5 on wed. track opens at 11. $103 for the privledge. I think if I remember correctly C16 is about $ 7 a gallon. If you come in at about 1/4 tank 3 gallons should do it. Cant wait for that first cool day in Sept.
07-24-2007, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Brentc5R
1-5 on wed. track opens at 11. $103 for the privledge. I think if I remember correctly C16 is about $ 7 a gallon. If you come in at about 1/4 tank 3 gallons should do it. Cant wait for that first cool day in Sept.
Hmm on that note I can probably make one! Get out of work in the morning, take a nap, drive up early, race and get home... if possible take a nap and head back to work!! It would be a long *** day/night but certainly worth it! So let me know guys when these rentals are happening. Do you have to pre-register or is it just show up, pay and race type thing?
