One mile runs 10.11.09
08-04-2009, 09:04 PM
#21
I am SO doing this. That is only an hour away from my house.
I have totally the wrong gears (4.30's) and set up, but who cares :-)
1/4 miles and 1/8 just go by so fast so a full mile to just open my car up... I like it.
I have totally the wrong gears (4.30's) and set up, but who cares :-)
1/4 miles and 1/8 just go by so fast so a full mile to just open my car up... I like it.
08-05-2009, 08:46 AM
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Are you kidding me? Dude, I am gonna cry. Seriously. My car won't be done in time for this,...and this is what I am gearing my car for. (six speed,...2.73 gear...some power).
Seriously dissapointed right now. Well, we'll try and get one or two of the other cars there but, man,...I am dissapointed. Happy we have an event finally here,.....just now that it finally is,....I don't think I can be ready for it.
Seriously dissapointed right now. Well, we'll try and get one or two of the other cars there but, man,...I am dissapointed. Happy we have an event finally here,.....just now that it finally is,....I don't think I can be ready for it.
Dyno is ready for you, make it happen!
08-05-2009, 10:03 AM
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08-05-2009, 10:43 AM
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I need to check with the Mrs. regarding any scheduling issues, but I, too, should be in. Can I bring both cars and pay only one fee to drive both? The CTS-V has a POS factory rear, so this will be a lot more fun than grenading the car like I did at Moroso.
08-06-2009, 04:17 PM
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Also, that Magnum that is registered is a beast, it is currently the most powerful late model HEMI on the planet that we are aware of, and went 184 at Texas last year with N20.
I just checked the map and realized this place is way out in the middle of nowhere, the Dade Airport thing is somewhat misleading, lol.
Guess we can get some top speed testing in on the ride over
08-06-2009, 04:51 PM
#34
From memory the runway is asphalt and the airport web detail sites say that it is 10500ft x 150ft so just less than 2 miles long. Plenty of space for a great run. No idea how well it is maintained though.
I've picked a couple of privately transported cars over there before. The 'Dade' designation is because it is still owned and run by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department.
08-07-2009, 10:47 AM
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Here is the history of the airport, http://members.tripod.com/airfields_...FL_Miami_N.htm , and an aerial shot, http://wikimapia.org/62639/Dade-Coll...on-Airport-TNT
Regarding driving, it is 30 miles west of the intersection on Krome Avenue and 8th street, on The Tamiami Trail. My drive will be 80 miles from Coral Springs, and based on the V getting about 10-12mpgs, I will need to re-fuel going out there and coming back. I would think there are gas stations on 8th street before you head out on The Trail?!?!? Anyone know if they will have high octane fuel vendors at the event? Also, hope there aren't any sizeable critters waiting for us as we hit top speed.
This is going to be a damn fun time, IMO, more fun that running a 1/4.
Regarding driving, it is 30 miles west of the intersection on Krome Avenue and 8th street, on The Tamiami Trail. My drive will be 80 miles from Coral Springs, and based on the V getting about 10-12mpgs, I will need to re-fuel going out there and coming back. I would think there are gas stations on 8th street before you head out on The Trail?!?!? Anyone know if they will have high octane fuel vendors at the event? Also, hope there aren't any sizeable critters waiting for us as we hit top speed.
This is going to be a damn fun time, IMO, more fun that running a 1/4.
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08-07-2009, 05:08 PM
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Awesome man. I'm really pulling for you. Can't wait to see what that little ****** does. Should be impressive,.......hoping you call out a few exotics if they show up.
Let me know if you need anything at all.