03-11-2008, 02:41 AM
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Boost Guru
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Buffalo, NY
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jackal2000
zero to 60ft in 4.8 seconds? holy slowpoke batman.
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I think he meant 0-60mph. I could run a 4.8 60ft. time on foot.
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03-11-2008, 05:14 AM
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Keepin it Real
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Alexandria, VA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spilner521
I think he meant 0-60mph. I could run a 4.8 60ft. time on foot.
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no kidding. i was just giving him shit, you didn't pick up on it.
so you have a 8.6 second 40 yard dash time?
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03-11-2008, 07:44 AM
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ALEROMOD RAPIST
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: New Jersey
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Weight's a bitch. My old Camaro was 3,950 lbs. (race weight with driver) before I swapped in the 2nd race motor with more aluminum parts. Saved me 100 lbs. Heaviest year Camaro ever built (1977). Took 400 hp, over 400' lbs. torque, and 4.10 gears to drop that puppy into the 12.40's at the track (1.77 60').
A lot of weight can be saved by removing sound deadening material in the car and putting on lighter weight rims (Convo Pro's are the lightest and still as durable as our stock rims) to reduce spinning weight.
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03-11-2008, 08:13 AM
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Jack-Wagon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Daytona
A lot of weight can be saved by removing sound deadening material in the car and putting on lighter weight rims (Convo Pro's are the lightest and still as durable as our stock rims) to reduce spinning weight.
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Yeah, that would be cool to remove all the mat and carpet, etc. Unfortunately, my short-term goal is to hit low 12's without stripping anything out.
A source has a lead for me on some Weld Drag-lites (or Drag-star?). If I can get him to contact me about it, I'm buying them soon.
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03-11-2008, 09:03 AM
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GL Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Israel
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Originally Posted by BlackJack
yeah, I know....car needs to go on a diet. I weighed it in at the track before turbo, and before 4t65 swap, and with driver was around 3600. I estimate about a 100 pound gain since then.
Lets see, I could chuck the spare tire, jack, all the extra parts in my trunk, etc. Might be able to get 1/10th quicker.
OR, I could just finish tuning it, quit effing around and go WOT.
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Get everything u can out of the car when going to the track, even the ashtray. Hell, i even take my Cd's out (and i only have 4-5 of them in the car).
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03-11-2008, 09:24 AM
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V.I.P. Member
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Hey BJ give me a call. I live in Sahuarita just around the corner from SIR let me know what time friday
Last edited by Trickyslick : 03-11-2008 at 11:59 AM.
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03-11-2008, 10:35 AM
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Jack-Wagon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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according to the Racer Info, pit gates open at 4pm, and spectator gates open at 6pm.
Now erase your phone number, I've got it stored.
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03-11-2008, 06:58 PM
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Location: that way
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i think my car goes 0 - 60 in about 6.8 - 7 seconds.. with a bit of wheel spin.. i want my traction control back
VIDEOS OR DEATH!! O_o
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03-12-2008, 10:51 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
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Well I did talk to the little lady and we are going to try and make it Friday so hope to see you there.
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03-12-2008, 12:27 PM
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Jack-Wagon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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Still planning to go. Racer/Pit entry starts at 4pm, spectators are let in at 6pm.
Due to other family events, I probably will not arrive until 7pm, but tech inspection closes at 8pm, so I'll be cutting it close.
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03-12-2008, 12:42 PM
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636 whp
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No excuses. You get there and run no matter what.
Take out the passenger seat and rear seats too, for the hell of it. About 50lbs total I'm guessing, since my replacement racing seats weigh 35 and stockers are supposed to be heavier.
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03-12-2008, 01:24 PM
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Jack-Wagon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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Can't strip the car down. I'm specifically gunning for the "$50 Challenge" which calls for NHRA Sport Compact rules, which to paraphrase calls for a complete front seat area in the passenger compartment. I can strip out the back seat area, but that's about it.
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03-12-2008, 01:52 PM
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636 whp
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Location: AZ
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Ah. Good luck.
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03-12-2008, 01:54 PM
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Jack-Wagon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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Thanks bro.
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03-12-2008, 02:30 PM
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Okay then we will be there about 7ish. Dont forget your video camera.
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03-12-2008, 02:35 PM
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Jack-Wagon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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do you have one you can bring too?
In case something goes wrong with mine, I can at least have back-up video.
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03-12-2008, 02:40 PM
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V.I.P. Member
Join Date: Jan 2006
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I will have to bust it out. I have one but I am having issues getting it to work on my MAC at home.
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03-12-2008, 11:34 PM
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GL Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Good Luck, BlackJack!
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03-13-2008, 12:22 AM
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Aleromod Old Fart & Owner
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Kerrville, Texas
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Hammer Down and GOOD LUCK guys!!! I just got chills down my spine, it will be good this weekend guys. Positive waves your way.
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03-13-2008, 12:34 AM
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Jack-Wagon
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Houston, TX
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Thanks. I'm not expecting miracles, but would sure be nice
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