Night at the Drags....

chewie · 10-07-2006, 05:52 PM

.... a few pics and a couple of vids from last night's trip to Temple. Also, nice to see the crew from CTMotorsports, Killeen. Props go to Preston for the vids. Enjoy

Mitch running NA - Google Video

Mitch running N20 - Google Video

**TrueBlueVenom** · 10-07-2006, 05:56 PM

cool! what were his times?

chewie · 10-08-2006, 11:26 AM

I believe the N/A run was @ 13.08 and the N2O run was @ 13.2? (only a 75 shot I believe). Overall a decent shakedown night for Mitch and the car, especially since it hasn't seen the track in over a year. Need to dial in the chassis, more seat time, and a better prepped track (can you say SAR).

Once the chassis/traction issue is tuned out, easily a 12 sec range car on motor.

Good times! Now that I'm hooked again I need to get my ass in gear and build the '48.

**PonyTx** · 10-08-2006, 11:33 AM

nice! looks like you guys had a good time.

Scottyboy · 10-08-2006, 12:14 PM

Cool.

SUfanINsa · 10-09-2006, 12:01 AM

thatsa nice

pulngz94 · 10-10-2006, 09:29 AM

great runs

**lazer96gt** · 10-10-2006, 01:28 PM

That NO2 run would have been alot quicker with a quicker 2-3 and if he hadn't missed 3-4. Easily a mid to upper 12 second car even without the spray. Sounds and looks awesome!! Very aggressive.

95 GTS · 10-21-2006, 11:46 AM

what does the car put down on motor? sorry i was confused and expecting a low 12 on motor based on what I thought it made.

joestang96 · 10-21-2006, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lazer96gt

That NO2 run would have been alot quicker with a quicker 2-3

werd!

sounded and looked sexy tho... good job, mitch!

thatdavidkid · 10-22-2006, 04:19 PM

if that was temple academy dragway, then that explains the times.. that track has DIPS in the left lane just before the 1/8 mark.. a bike lost it there just a few weeks ago.. if he ran 13's at TAD then that's easily mid-high 12's at a better track...

edit:lol i just realized if that IS tad, i was there..

95 GTS · 10-25-2006, 10:53 AM

that is a bold statement

why do i know cars that run consistant 10.0s at both tracks

Nighthawk · 10-25-2006, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 GTS

what does the car put down on motor? sorry i was confused and expecting a low 12 on motor based on what I thought it made.

pretty sure it put down 330 give or take.

thatdavidkid · 10-25-2006, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 GTS

that is a bold statement

why do i know cars that run consistant 10.0s at both tracks

idk... i know from running on that track that it's a horrible surface.. most of the cars that run out there should run better and have run better at other tracks.. on the other hand, i have seen cars that even run their "stock advertised"quarter time.. but my point is for the most part, if you're at TAD and youre not running what you thought you would, it's not a thing to get bummed about..

TJVineyard · 10-25-2006, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 GTS

that is a bold statement

why do i know cars that run consistant 10.0s at both tracks

Real street cars or race cars?

TJ

95 GTS · 10-25-2006, 03:58 PM

what does this matter?

same with 14 second cars, never seen one go to 13.5s going to SAR

not to mentin TAD hooooks. SAR is only prepped well if you run on the same weekend as a big event

If you think different, go to HRP and see what traction is like.

TJVineyard · 10-25-2006, 04:26 PM

Because a lot of race cars, and particularly bracket cars, have a tire and suspensions "cushion" designed in so that they can still hit the number, even on marginal tracks.

Those that drive their car to the track, bolt on slicks, and make quick passes, are usually closer to the ragged edge. A marginally prepped track is more likely to alter their ET.

TJ

chewie · 10-25-2006, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95 GTS

what does the car put down on motor? sorry i was confused and expecting a low 12 on motor based on what I thought it made.

No reason to be confused and "sorry" for not meeting your expectations, but if you read the 3rd post in this thread you'll see the words "shakedown night". Also no track use/seat time for over a year in that car. Not to mention the different suspension mods.

95 GTS · 10-26-2006, 08:58 AM

I was confused since he ran ran slower than in the past. I didnt know if this "new setup" had less power. I was apologizing ahead of time if it did in fact have less power.

I'm still waiting for the car to run bottom 12s. with a little practice, he'll find it.
I didnt even pay attention to your post since he posted in the other thread that he had run 12.7.

95 GTS · 10-26-2006, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJVineyard

Because a lot of race cars, and particularly bracket cars, have a tire and suspensions "cushion" designed in so that they can still hit the number, even on marginal tracks.

Those that drive their car to the track, bolt on slicks, and make quick passes, are usually closer to the ragged edge. A marginally prepped track is more likely to alter their ET.

TJ

really? Thats why sar is so inconsistant for most due to the differences in prep.

he mentioned the hump or dip, not the prep as the cause for a suspected half second difference. I am just not a fan of ricer math, sorry

10-08-2006, 11:26 AM	#3
chewie Making people happy, one stop at a time... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Behind you with the disco lights on... Posts: 1,235 Trader Rating: (0)	I believe the N/A run was @ 13.08 and the N2O run was @ 13.2? (only a 75 shot I believe). Overall a decent shakedown night for Mitch and the car, especially since it hasn't seen the track in over a year. Need to dial in the chassis, more seat time, and a better prepped track (can you say SAR). Once the chassis/traction issue is tuned out, easily a 12 sec range car on motor. Good times! Now that I'm hooked again I need to get my ass in gear and build the '48. __________________ Nature should be allowed to do its job of killing off the weak, sickly, and ignorant people without interference from airbags and batting helmets

10-09-2006, 12:01 AM	#6
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10-10-2006, 09:29 AM	#7
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10-10-2006, 01:28 PM	#8
lazer96gt LSS Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,491 Trader Rating: (6)	That NO2 run would have been alot quicker with a quicker 2-3 and if he hadn't missed 3-4. Easily a mid to upper 12 second car even without the spray. Sounds and looks awesome!! Very aggressive. __________________ 96 SVT#6858 of 7496 http://videos.streetfire.net/video/9...bra_193899.htm Click the link below. Inventory updated regularly. http://www.autotrader.com/dealers/dd...um_records=100 210-658-6296 or call toll free 1-866-221-1190

10-21-2006, 11:46 AM	#9
95 GTS Back in the saddle again Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (0)	what does the car put down on motor? sorry i was confused and expecting a low 12 on motor based on what I thought it made. __________________ 2007 Reflex Silver Wolfsburg Jetta - new hotness 1995 Canary Yellow GTS - Sold 12.81@106.2 w/1.80 60' Boltons/E303 + 3100 lbs + M&H 246 HP/ 290 TQ 12.57 @ 109.21 w/1.76 60' Boltons/GT40Ps/XE270 + 3240 lbs + 555Rs 295 HP / 321 TQ

10-07-2006, 05:56 PM	#2
TrueBlueVenom in a happy place Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 5,825 Trader Rating: (0)	cool! what were his times?

10-08-2006, 11:33 AM	#4
PonyTx Lookin' California, Feelin' Minnesota Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio Posts: 6,364 Trader Rating: (0)	nice! looks like you guys had a good time.

10-08-2006, 12:14 PM	#5
Scottyboy Man law? Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Converse Posts: 4,529 Trader Rating: (1)	Cool.

10-22-2006, 04:19 PM	#11
thatdavidkid looks mean, workin' on the fast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton Posts: 3,901 Trader Rating: (1)	if that was temple academy dragway, then that explains the times.. that track has DIPS in the left lane just before the 1/8 mark.. a bike lost it there just a few weeks ago.. if he ran 13's at TAD then that's easily mid-high 12's at a better track... edit:lol i just realized if that IS tad, i was there.. __________________ 1991 lx coupe t-5 swap, billit quadrant, upr firewall adjuster, steeda tri-ax, custom jb tool and fab one off subframe connectors, 8.8 w/posi and 4.10's with 5 lug axles, tubular upper control arms, southside lowers, and pbr twin piston front calipers with "snowflake" wheels

10-25-2006, 10:53 AM	#12
95 GTS Back in the saddle again Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (0)	that is a bold statement why do i know cars that run consistant 10.0s at both tracks __________________ 2007 Reflex Silver Wolfsburg Jetta - new hotness 1995 Canary Yellow GTS - Sold 12.81@106.2 w/1.80 60' Boltons/E303 + 3100 lbs + M&H 246 HP/ 290 TQ 12.57 @ 109.21 w/1.76 60' Boltons/GT40Ps/XE270 + 3240 lbs + 555Rs 295 HP / 321 TQ

10-25-2006, 03:58 PM	#16
95 GTS Back in the saddle again Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (0)	what does this matter? same with 14 second cars, never seen one go to 13.5s going to SAR not to mentin TAD hooooks. SAR is only prepped well if you run on the same weekend as a big event If you think different, go to HRP and see what traction is like. __________________ 2007 Reflex Silver Wolfsburg Jetta - new hotness 1995 Canary Yellow GTS - Sold 12.81@106.2 w/1.80 60' Boltons/E303 + 3100 lbs + M&H 246 HP/ 290 TQ 12.57 @ 109.21 w/1.76 60' Boltons/GT40Ps/XE270 + 3240 lbs + 555Rs 295 HP / 321 TQ

10-25-2006, 04:26 PM	#17
TJVineyard Sandbagger Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin Posts: 267 Trader Rating: (0)	Because a lot of race cars, and particularly bracket cars, have a tire and suspensions "cushion" designed in so that they can still hit the number, even on marginal tracks. Those that drive their car to the track, bolt on slicks, and make quick passes, are usually closer to the ragged edge. A marginally prepped track is more likely to alter their ET. TJ __________________ Dyno sheets and trailer queens don't impress me. Timeslips and drivers do!

10-26-2006, 08:58 AM	#19
95 GTS Back in the saddle again Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,710 Trader Rating: (0)	I was confused since he ran ran slower than in the past. I didnt know if this "new setup" had less power. I was apologizing ahead of time if it did in fact have less power. I'm still waiting for the car to run bottom 12s. with a little practice, he'll find it. I didnt even pay attention to your post since he posted in the other thread that he had run 12.7. __________________ 2007 Reflex Silver Wolfsburg Jetta - new hotness 1995 Canary Yellow GTS - Sold 12.81@106.2 w/1.80 60' Boltons/E303 + 3100 lbs + M&H 246 HP/ 290 TQ 12.57 @ 109.21 w/1.76 60' Boltons/GT40Ps/XE270 + 3240 lbs + 555Rs 295 HP / 321 TQ

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