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I love how all the internet haters never have anything to run but their mouth. If someone puts the time and effort (not to mention $$$) into running that fast, I applaud them for at least trying and pushing the envelope. If it wasn't for people trying something a little extreme, we'd all still be running g-trim blowers, 150-shot wet kits or ported LSx heads and thinking turbos were "voodoo". 
Fast cars NEVER run their *** off right away. It takes time to tune and work the bugs out of the setup and the suspension. People who've put their time into making something like that will know what i mean.
Fast cars NEVER run their *** off right away. It takes time to tune and work the bugs out of the setup and the suspension. People who've put their time into making something like that will know what i mean.
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Fast cars NEVER run their *** off right away. It takes time to tune and work the bugs out of the setup and the suspension. People who've put their time into making something like that will know what i mean.
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Originally Posted by mongse
I love how all the internet haters never have anything to run but their mouth. If someone puts the time and effort (not to mention $$$) into running that fast, I applaud them for at least trying and pushing the envelope. If it wasn't for people trying something a little extreme, we'd all still be running g-trim blowers, 150-shot wet kits or ported LSx heads and thinking turbos were "voodoo".
Fast cars NEVER run their *** off right away. It takes time to tune and work the bugs out of the setup and the suspension. People who've put their time into making something like that will know what i mean.
Fast cars NEVER run their *** off right away. It takes time to tune and work the bugs out of the setup and the suspension. People who've put their time into making something like that will know what i mean.
PFM
hmm making a big deal outta something that doesnt mean really mean anything 9's are very good for a 1st time out, all in all them running 7's doesnt pay my bills or make my car faster.
later
Gary
later
Gary
would everybody stop this childish fighting over APE.
no more or this thread will be groomed.
keep it on topic about the positives of the thunder shootout.
i heard Turley ran a 1.18 60' on his last pass, to bad it took out the tranny.
congrats anyway guys.
no more or this thread will be groomed.
keep it on topic about the positives of the thunder shootout.
i heard Turley ran a 1.18 60' on his last pass, to bad it took out the tranny.
congrats anyway guys.
i like my grooming already lol, that 1.18 is absolutly sick i also heard there was plenty of nice bumper scraping 
im already making plans to attend next years events!!!
later
Gary
im already making plans to attend next years events!!!later
Gary
Originally Posted by dynedta
i like my grooming already lol, that 1.18 is absolutly sick i also heard there was plenty of nice bumper scraping im already making plans to attend next years events!!!
later
Gary
im already making plans to attend next years events!!!later
Gary
Bumber scraping is right....... Paul di it...... an awsome job.... 12 oclock..... we thought he was going to get out of it and he kept in it.... I have some under carrige pics that ill post after work..... man i have lots of picks to host from Thunder..... Im going for sure again next year also.....
Kyle
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All in all it was a great weekend. I talked with the crews/owners of almost all of the cars there and EVERYONE was personable and friendly. THAT'S what this was about. Awesome numbers you guys, keep up the good work and I'll see you all again next year! 
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Of all the numbers from this past weekend, I think that 1.18 is the most amazing. I never EVER thought I'd see a sub 1.2 short time on our style of suspension.
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1.18 with what power adder?? If its a turbo car, i dont think its possible... the downpipe plays havock with the timing lights all the time (exhaust blows and creates problems, this was apparent by the .88 60ft from another turbo car earlier in the weekend).... ive seen this in NMRA 10x... not trying to start anything..
Last edited by 8seclt1; Nov 9, 2004 at 11:20 AM.
Originally Posted by 427
Congrats Matt and crew. You guys do the coolest burnouts, the first and second one's.
Kurt
Kurt
I HOPE!! Once we get that second controller in there, i think the second smoke show should go away. The first ones will only get better. I think harlan just likes to see me run after his sorry *** Stenod
Originally Posted by 8seclt1
1.18 with what power adder?? If its a turbo car, i dont think its possible... the downpipe plays havock with the timing lights all the time (exhaust blows and creates problems, this was apparent by the .88 60ft from another turbo car earlier in the weekend).... ive seen this in NMRA 10x... not trying to start anything..
When Steve went 1.18 I tree'd him by at least .2 and he was already ahead 40 feet out.
Congrats guys! Those were some very impressive numbers!!
btw.. Who has my neck roll and fire jacket? Not that the jackets fits me anymore, I just bring it for an extra.
Tom
btw.. Who has my neck roll and fire jacket? Not that the jackets fits me anymore, I just bring it for an extra.
Tom
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Originally Posted by y2khawk
Considering I had quite a few 1.35's and 1.30's on the rear tires, and a 1.26 when it spun and set the front tires down I'd call it legit. I managed to hook a couple 15 psi launches, NPR had teeth on saturday.
When Steve went 1.18 I tree'd him by at least .2 and he was already ahead 40 feet out.
When Steve went 1.18 I tree'd him by at least .2 and he was already ahead 40 feet out.
Like i said, i am not about to get into an internet arguement.... I will let you ponder this tho.. NMRA Outlaw turbo cars will 60ft between 1.24-1.30 and run 7.70s all day long... This is with enuf power to run 183mph at 3250lbs... My buddies FFW outlaw turbo car goes 7.30s and has a best 60ft of 1.19... I believe Dan Millens car goes 1.18-1.23 60ft and he has gone 7.1x @ hi 190s.. I believe you know him personally so you can call him and ask (ladder bar, 31x10.5w with about 1900hp)..
another thing to ponder is "back tire" 60fts.... the 60ft clock is typically off the ground about 8-10inchs... this means if you have a decent wheelstand, the center of the car (under door) will click the 60ft clocks... i have dragged the bumper many times too so I understand..
there is a huge difference between 1.30 and 1.26 and even a larger difference going into the teens with a 60ft... you can believe anything you want but like i said, the turbo exhaust messes with the clocks all the time.. ive seen it time and time again..
if he did go a legit 1.18 60ft, he was on a pass to go low 7s...
BTW, good job on your 8.29 pass
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Originally Posted by blackz93
well, he did also have a .88 60ft. one time, so i see what you are saying. but hasnt joe o. done a 1.24-26 on motor? and he "ONLY" runs mid to low nines...
turbo cars dont boogie until the 2nd 1/8th.... its typical...
NOS cars usually get it done in the first half too..
also, a little bit of a weight difference in the 2 cars too.. its a LOT easier to get a light car to move then a heavy car..