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03-21-2012, 05:33 PM
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yup i was there! my best run ended up being my first out of 3. running a 12.86 @ 116 2.2 60'. second time i ran a 13.5 after missing 3rd from a 2.1 60'. then finally bogged out after the launch and ran a 13.0 @ 115
03-22-2012, 12:20 AM
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The techs couldn't have been too nitpicky if they let Adam run his SOM SS vert with an MS4-cammed 408.
Yeah, that trap speed is WAY low for a heads/cam 6-speed; my car traps 109 with an auto and a stock longblock. I'm assuming that you had it tuned when you did the heads and cam, right?
Yeah, that trap speed is WAY low for a heads/cam 6-speed; my car traps 109 with an auto and a stock longblock. I'm assuming that you had it tuned when you did the heads and cam, right?
). As soon as I get an ls6 intake I'm having the car (re)tuned. Its really bad that my old 93 z28 with bolt ons and weight reduction trapped as fast as my SS
03-22-2012, 12:24 AM
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So when you guys say they were nit picking everything in tech what do you mean exactly? I'd like to take my car up there but I have no cage and I'm sure I'd need one. What else do they look at?
03-22-2012, 07:26 AM
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Have you ran there before? They will try and say you might need a cage just tell em it only runs high 10's
And they shouldnt be able to do anything. Make sure you have a helmet of course and just in case bring a neck brace. The one guy i saw got tech in his lugs where not long enough, his tb didnt have a big enough spring, had a engine dress up kit i guess you cant have??? And something to do with his radiator i wasnt close enough to tell what he said.
And they shouldnt be able to do anything. Make sure you have a helmet of course and just in case bring a neck brace. The one guy i saw got tech in his lugs where not long enough, his tb didnt have a big enough spring, had a engine dress up kit i guess you cant have??? And something to do with his radiator i wasnt close enough to tell what he said.
03-22-2012, 08:29 AM
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no ive never ran there. been to the track many times but only to spectate. Are you allowed to run antifreeze on street driven cars or do they require water? i also have no driveshaft loop. ive been putting off getting one but maybe i should just get it over with. im pretty sure id be in the 10.xx's somewhere. just not sure where abouts. id hate to be the jackass that gets kicked out lol
03-22-2012, 09:10 AM
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By the time they got to my car Tuesday night they basically just made sure the battery was in place and my helmet was up to date. They didn't even make me remove my taillight covers, which was always an issue with tech before. However, when I was turning in my tech card and getting my armband there was a guy complaining because they didn't like his open ended lugnuts lol
03-22-2012, 09:22 AM
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The track is fine; if even one car is pulling the front tires then there is a reason that other cars are spinning. It is impossible to pull a wheelstand on a slick surface.
Technically you're not supposed to keep antifreeze in your radiator (only water is allowed) but I think that rule is rarely enforced.
Technically you're not supposed to keep antifreeze in your radiator (only water is allowed) but I think that rule is rarely enforced.
03-22-2012, 05:49 PM
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im still supporting the stock 10bolt AND stock clutch lol i didnt want to dump the clutch off a high rpm and snap something my first time there in 2 years, 3rd time every racing. i know i can do better for sure, its just practice
03-22-2012, 09:25 PM
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By the time they got to my car Tuesday night they basically just made sure the battery was in place and my helmet was up to date. They didn't even make me remove my taillight covers, which was always an issue with tech before. However, when I was turning in my tech card and getting my armband there was a guy complaining because they didn't like his open ended lugnuts lol
03-23-2012, 09:47 AM
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Started messing with the car yesterday and hopefully found a solution for my **** poor times.....I had the car running with the hood open and I noticed a ticking sound. I checked for exhaust leaks and nothing.. So after I shut the car off I checked all of my sparkplug wires and 2 weren't clicked into their coils. Think that'll make a difference in my MPH?
03-24-2012, 12:52 AM
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Well what I don't get is that I didn't have a CEL, but I did have the ticking from the arcing between the coil and the wire. The car is idling a lot smoother (well as smooth as a cammed car can lol) Throttle response is a lot better too. I really hope that was the only issue. I feel pretty stupid if it was though. Guess I'll find out Tuesday
03-24-2012, 05:31 PM
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hey Bad93, was you by chance behind me waiting to get in the gates last tuesday? i was sitting for about 10-15 min before they let us into sign waivers and crap.
03-24-2012, 06:11 PM
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im actually taking the duals off and going back to borla. it gets too annoying on long highway rides lol. plus the neighbors dont like it in the mornings.