Fall Drag Day? - Page 3

smashedheadcat · 07-28-2005, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nckissfan

my suggestion would be to go to a strip for a test n tune, and teach her there. Then, let her run at drag day. Just a thought.

I would love to do that, but in I think she'd get nervous during a packed 100+ car test and tune night at the local track. I'd like to teach her in this enviroment where there will be no pressure, and she'll be able to run more than 1 or 2 times. I think the drag day would be the perfect place to teach her. Also, if it's a track rental, then shouldn't you be able to make the rules Tony? I can limit her on speed, that's no problem.

nckissfan · 07-28-2005, 11:04 PM

at those test n tunes, you can make a solo pass, can't you? You should try that.

**cobrabitn** · 07-31-2005, 12:03 PM

We are thinking of having Pro Dyno bring their mobile dyno to this event. How many of you would be interested in dynoing your Ford or GM at this event?

Please post here, thanks.

smashedheadcat · 07-31-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nckissfan

at those test n tunes, you can make a solo pass, can't you? You should try that.

I guess I don't understand what you are saying. Like make a pass by myself? Or let my wife make a pass by herself? Yeah, I could do that, but I'd like to be with her if possible. I know the first time I ever went to the track, I was really nervous. I can't imagine what she'll feel like being that she hardly ever drives the car, and is not 100% comfortable driving a manual.

nckissfan · 07-31-2005, 07:43 PM

no, what I meant was ask the track to allow just your car to run down the strip, thus adding less pressure. You see?

smashedheadcat · 08-02-2005, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nckissfan

no, what I meant was ask the track to allow just your car to run down the strip, thus adding less pressure. You see?

yes, I believe they'd let me do that. I'll see what they say when i get back.

nckissfan · 08-02-2005, 03:09 PM

never hurts to ask.

scocher · 08-06-2005, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by smashedheadcat

I guess I don't understand what you are saying. Like make a pass by myself? Or let my wife make a pass by herself? Yeah, I could do that, but I'd like to be with her if possible. I know the first time I ever went to the track, I was really nervous. I can't imagine what she'll feel like being that she hardly ever drives the car, and is not 100% comfortable driving a manual.

The first time I ever drag raced for real was at the 5th anniversary. Lucky for me, Bonny and I were both "first timers". We had chatted on the boards about racing, and we both really wanted to, however, we both were a little scared. Heck, I was terrified! We did it together

We shared our first drag race. The adrenaline was pumping, and my heart was in my throat. That was all it took

I was ready to go again and again. It was a total blast!! Running that first time against someone else who was new was the key. HOWEVER, I drive the car all the time, and I am very comfortable driving it. Might I suggest that she just drive it around town some and get comfortable driving it? If I wouldn't have felt so comfortable driving the car, all the assistance in the world wouldn't have helped. I was able to apply other's helpful advice because I knew how to handle the car, and I got better with every run

Good luck!!

smashedheadcat · 08-06-2005, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by scocher

The first time I ever drag raced for real was at the 5th anniversary. Lucky for me, Bonny and I were both "first timers". We had chatted on the boards about racing, and we both really wanted to, however, we both were a little scared. Heck, I was terrified! We did it together

We shared our first drag race. The adrenaline was pumping, and my heart was in my throat. That was all it took

I was ready to go again and again. It was a total blast!! Running that first time against someone else who was new was the key. HOWEVER, I drive the car all the time, and I am very comfortable driving it. Might I suggest that she just drive it around town some and get comfortable driving it? If I wouldn't have felt so comfortable driving the car, all the assistance in the world wouldn't have helped. I was able to apply other's helpful advice because I knew how to handle the car, and I got better with every run

Good luck!!

I think you are onto something here.

That is definately a good idea. If I can get her to drive the '03 around for awhile, maybe she'll become comfortable with it. I think she'll be alright. I wish I had something a little slower for her to begin on. An 800 horsepower twin turbo cobra may be a little too much. LOL She really likes the 97 cobra. It's easy for her to drive with the 4.30 gears in it. She can drive a stick, but she still needs some practice. I'll set up a tune for her and run around 5-8 psi and let her race with it. This should keep the car in 13's maybe 12's with her at the wheel. I think she'd be okay with that. But, it is a new combo, so I'm gonna want to get it to the test and tunes and dial the suspension in so it tracks straight on the launch. From there, I think I can get some solo runs in there with her and get her up to speed. We'll see though. She won't let me put an automatic in it because of how much they cost. She told me I should put one in there, and I said "oh yeah! I'd love one". Then she asked how much an automatic would cost........ she never mentioned it again. LOL

kilroy · 08-16-2005, 02:30 PM

Tony, I'll be there in the blackfire

Wouldn't miss a day like this on my home track!

When we last spoke a few months back I found out (& agree with) some changes to the EOD racing format. Is that posted yet?

InfamousSVT · 08-17-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kilroy

Tony, I'll be there in the blackfire

Wouldn't miss a day like this on my home track!

When we last spoke a few months back I found out (& agree with) some changes to the EOD racing format. Is that posted yet?

I guess we'll have to see what the two black blower options will do for a car!

Except I've got a little less weight then you will

kilroy · 08-17-2005, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by InfamousSVT

I guess we'll have to see what the two black blower options will do for a car!

Except I've got a little less weight then you will

Should be a fun day Jason

Be sure & bring your driver mod

If I go a 11oh or high 10 i'll be stoked. I was runnering 11.7s-11.8s with just a 2.85 upper, all pig heavy. Since you mentioned it, I'm in the gym & losing some of that extra weight, lol. The car remains 3565 though (Commerce scales)... What's your previous best @Jackson? What are you shooting for?

NO 5 OH · 08-18-2005, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kilroy

Should be a fun day Jason

Be sure & bring your driver mod

If I go a 11oh or high 10 i'll be stoked. I was runnering 11.7s-11.8s with just a 2.85 upper, all pig heavy. Since you mentioned it, I'm in the gym & losing some of that extra weight, lol. The car remains 3565 though (Commerce scales)... What's your previous best @Jackson? What are you shooting for?

Oh he definitely needs a lot of that "driver mod"

I'd like to come play at the track as well with the rest of everybody else... but I sure would hate to drive about four hours to run, make one pass and then "kindly" be shown the gate out

I'm fairly confident that even with my cars excessive tonnage and my "mediocre" driving skills it should whip off a high 10 second pass. I got it to run 7.0's at 102 on drag radials and a stock clutch in the 1/8th... DFX should go in next week and I now have a set of "track only" wheels to help in the traction department

New wheels are a set of "old skewl" Centerline AutoDrags (front and rear) with a 26 X 10.50 X 15 in the rear. Convertible weighs 4040 lbs with me in it, full weight with 1/2 tank of gas. Man this thing is a pig!

Shannon

InfamousSVT · 08-18-2005, 01:26 AM

My current best is a 12.45 on street tires with a 2.76 upper, CAI, and full exhaust!
That was the Feb. Dragday and it was my first time ever driver a car at the strip. This time I'm going to shoot for high 10's and get them I hope. I will have some dragradials this time.

BTW, the weight reduction I was referring to is that I'm going with a Built Solid Axle, so the car should weigh about 125lbs. less then yours

I definitely need the driver mod, but I can't seem to find it

kilroy · 08-18-2005, 08:13 AM

Shannon - I don't recall you having a light bar... get one. You'll play all day. Be advised that others have

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Jason - staying 3.55s or you gonna go steeper? The reduction in weight alone is worth a wee more than a tenth.

100lbs/tenth or there abouts...

Who's up for some half-shaft CARNAGE?!?!?!?!

07-28-2005, 11:04 PM	#32
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07-31-2005, 07:43 PM	#35
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	no, what I meant was ask the track to allow just your car to run down the strip, thus adding less pressure. You see? __________________

08-02-2005, 03:09 PM	#37
nckissfan Everyone hates a winner! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Browns Summit, NC Posts: 2,810	never hurts to ask. __________________

08-16-2005, 02:30 PM	#40
kilroy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 312	Oh h3llsy34h!!! Tony, I'll be there in the blackfire Wouldn't miss a day like this on my home track! When we last spoke a few months back I found out (& agree with) some changes to the EOD racing format. Is that posted yet? __________________

08-18-2005, 01:26 AM	#44
InfamousSVT Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gastonia, NC Posts: 1,960	My current best is a 12.45 on street tires with a 2.76 upper, CAI, and full exhaust! That was the Feb. Dragday and it was my first time ever driver a car at the strip. This time I'm going to shoot for high 10's and get them I hope. I will have some dragradials this time. BTW, the weight reduction I was referring to is that I'm going with a Built Solid Axle, so the car should weigh about 125lbs. less then yours I definitely need the driver mod, but I can't seem to find it __________________ 1994 Black on Black SVT Coupe 2004 SVT Cobra Competition Orange - SOLD 1979 Ghia Coupe - SOLD 1994 Chevy S-10 - DailyDriver

08-18-2005, 08:13 AM	#45
kilroy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Simpsonville, SC Posts: 312	Shannon - I don't recall you having a light bar... get one. You'll play all day. Be advised that others have . Jason - staying 3.55s or you gonna go steeper? The reduction in weight alone is worth a wee more than a tenth. 100lbs/tenth or there abouts... Who's up for some half-shaft *CARNAGE*?!?!?!?! __________________

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