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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Went to the 1/4 for the first time today, since going turbo. I told myself I would be happy if I hit an 11.56 at 130. First run out I ran an 11.5 at 131! My best for the day was an 11.45 at 132.5 with a weak 2.0 60'. I got a total of 5 passes all with 2.0 60s, except the last one I hit a 1.8 but missed 3rd. I think the car for sure has a 10 in it with the right tires, launch, and driver mod. I was on 305/35/18 Nitto drags, which are pretty good for the street, but first gear will not dead hook on the track even with heating the crap out of them. The time slips are in my car and ill post them up later. The track was Beech Bend Raceway in Bownling Green, KY.

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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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Nice runs. What were the conditions like? That doesn't seem like a 1/4 mile time or a trap speed for a 600 whp car to me? But I'm no expert. Nonetheless, that car is a beast.
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Nice runs. What were the conditions like? That doesn't seem like a 1/4 mile time or a trap speed for a 600 whp car to me? But I'm no expert. Nonetheless, that car is a beast.
? I honestly should of ETed better, but traction wasnt good, and the trap is about right. No humidity and 60 degrees.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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That's some serious driving. Good show.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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must be a nice track....they let you run allthose passes without a helmet?
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Gooey
must be a nice track....they let you run allthose passes without a helmet?
+1

132 trap is definitely 10 second territory.
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Gooey
must be a nice track....they let you run allthose passes without a helmet?
Yeah I brought one just in case. I figured after the first pass they would of told me to put one on. Guess because a local mustang club rented the track out they didnt care?
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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nice man!! let me know when you want to take your car to the next level...
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I don't know if it's just me but if I was tearing down the track from 0 to 130+ in under 11.5 seconds I'd probably pull the helmet out of the trunk.

WOW, only 5 passes and you hit mid 11s. I need mo powa!
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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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I don't know if it's just me but if I was tearing down the track from 0 to 130+ in under 11.5 seconds I'd probably pull the helmet out of the trunk.

WOW, only 5 passes and you hit mid 11s. I need mo powa!
I thought about putting it on, but screw it I was in KY . I did an 11.5 on my first pass!

Power definately makes it more fun.

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Old Nov 10, 2007 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Audible Mayhem
nice man!! let me know when you want to take your car to the next level...
You got PM.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:49 AM
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Good job for the 1st time out...You and I would be a good race.

Congrats again!!!!
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Dude thats bas @ss!

First time to the track and your kicking 11.45, with a 2.0 60ft.

I have no doubt you'll hit 10's next time around. Remember to check the tire pressure after every run! How much pressure were you running??

Congrats!!!

Not bad for building the motor at home in the garage, and NO cams!

But really...what was your "DA"? J/K

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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Wow! impressive trap. Thats quite a beast you have in your hands.
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Originally Posted by eagletanggreen
Dude thats bas @ss!

First time to the track and your kicking 11.45, with a 2.0 60ft.

I have no doubt you'll hit 10's next time around. Remember to check the tire pressure after every run! How much pressure were you running??

Congrats!!!

Not bad for building the motor at home in the garage, and NO cams!

But really...what was your "DA"? J/K
Too funny.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by eagletanggreen
Dude thats bas @ss!

First time to the track and your kicking 11.45, with a 2.0 60ft.

I have no doubt you'll hit 10's next time around. Remember to check the tire pressure after every run! How much pressure were you running??

Congrats!!!

Not bad for building the motor at home in the garage, and NO cams!

But really...what was your "DA"? J/K
Haha, thanks lou. I was running them at 15psi.
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by thawk408
Haha, thanks lou. I was running them at 15psi.

Bad @ss

Hope to see you in the 10's before I get home!
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by eagletanggreen
Bad @ss

Hope to see you in the 10's before I get home!
Me 2! lol. I am trying to find some 16inch weld wheels so I can mount some ET streets on them, but weld stop making the damn wheel....
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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Nice job, now go get some slicks!
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Old Nov 11, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Nice trap, I think it could be slightly better given the power levels. 10's with more traction...why didnt you run at lower boost levels?
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