Netacoma2003

I was hoping to get on the track today after work to see how the Vortech and Transgo changed my .25 times but they cancelled the event due to weather.

Anyone interested in meeting up for the next event which is scheduled for the 15th?

Open Test 'N' Tune Information

Open to All Classes and Sanctioning Bodies.....
Street Legal/Street Tires, Imports/Sports Compact, Junior Dragsters and all vehicles with slicks.
All vehicles must pass NHRA Technical Inspection.

Pacific Raceways Accepts Visa, MC, Cash and Checks (must have Valid NHRA Membership Number to write a check)

Gates Open: 8:00am on March 1st, 15th and 29th, September 4th and October 10th, 11th and 18th
Gates Open: 4:00pm on all other dates

Racing Fees:
Car & Driver: $30.00
Competition Number (required to race): $10.00 (one time yearly fee)

Spectators:
Adults: $10.00
Children (Ages 7-14): $4.00
Children (Ages 6 and under): Free

Concession stands will be open.
Sunoco Racing Fuel available (Visa or Mastercard only)

Looks Fast

iTrader: (4)

Sounds interesting, I might be up for it.

350Zimo

iTrader: (19)

would go, if my gad dam car is fixed by then

ZGLASS

iTrader: (8)

I may be down if my car is tuned by then!

ace32x

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id be interested in going, don't think I would run though

white_sg

count me in.

Netacoma2003

We'll see what the weather is doing as we get closer to the 15th and then pick a time....earlier is usually better unless you don't mind waiting in line to make passes.

I plan on meeting whomever shows in the parking lot adjacent to Red Robin of the Supermall and then rolling up Hwy 18 to Pacific Raceways.

Netacoma2003

Current forecast is for "periods of rain" this weekend. Still a few days out tho so who knows....

Jeff92se

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Cool. Who installed your Transgo and how much? How do you like it? A brief review would be cool.

Sorry if you answered this already. I can't remember a local having one yet.

Netacoma2003

I found several South Sound shops willing to install the kit along with a few that refused. Ultimately went to Allstar Transmission in SeaTac. Only problem so far was it felt like the tranny was slipping but turned out to be some trapped air that caused a low fluid level which they topped off.

The Z shifts noticeably firmer in Auto under throttle, almost like it's launching you. If you're just tooling around in Auto it's almost like stock....just a smooth shift. Can't say I notice much difference when in Manual and have been unable to find any information other than opinion. Anyone know why?

Jeff92se

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People report that using the M mode, it's supposed to shift different but I haven't really noticed anything signifcantly different.

Unless you are saying in Auto mode is shifts great but in M mode, it shifts as if you don't have the transgo?

How much did it run to get it installed?

Netacoma2003

Yes, the Transgo is my favorite performance mod so far except for the Vortech...... install was ~$300 OTD.


The M mode seems to be more a function of selecting the right shift point. If I'm on the gas and right in the power band it'll shift faster than before. To late and you rev limit, to early and it seems to shift the same as before the kit (IMO). Auto mode is no comparison....get the kit.

Debating on whether to add rice paddles.

Jeff92se

iTrader: (4)

hey someone is selling their paddles for the Z locally. Jump on it! Thanks for the info!

ace32x

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do we have a time yet for meeting up at RR? or are we still watching the weather

Netacoma2003

As of Friday at 05:51 the Pacific Raceways website still has the TNT event scheduled. Gates are scheduled to open at 08:00 but no engines or racing until 09:00 at the earliest (according to the attached rules).

Sunday weather is still a couple days out so how about we tentatively schedule a meet for 09:00 (or 10:00?).....I'm flexible depending on how much interest there is; otherwise I just go when I feel like it

Netacoma2003

Ace.....Can you keep a roll call? Let's just say 09:30 for the meet on Sunday at Red Robin. The closer we get there, the more passes we might get. Last time I went it took 4 hours to make 3 passes (very, very low 15's running N/A).

I'll have limited computer access once I leave work today.

ace32x

iTrader: (10)

sure.
9:30 in the RR parking lot
1. netacoma2003
2. ace32x

ace32x

iTrader: (10)

so are we still on for tomorrow? or is weather prevailing again

Netacoma2003

Seems like we're all SOL......It's farging snowing in the South Sound and they're forecasting snow showers for most of the day. Blame it on that damn groundhog!!!!

We'll definitely get to the track so let's catch one of the other dates.

350Zimo

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I am on my way down there