Weather looking nice this week...who's going to PRP on wed???

**Inkdcountryboy** · 09-02-2009, 10:24 AM

im getting ready to head to the shop. mount up my slicks and clean the car up! maybe run a 14.8 lol

**Killercanary** · 09-02-2009, 10:59 AM

I haven't wanted to drag race all year, but this weather and this thread have me itching to go and run my cobra. The bad thing is that I need to replace the front LCA's on it first as the bushings are shot. DAMN IT!

**somethingclever** · 09-02-2009, 10:59 AM

Good luck everyone.....be sure to post up the slips, pics, and vids!!!!!!

**somethingclever** · 09-02-2009, 11:00 AM

Originally Posted by Killercanary

I haven't wanted to drag race all year, but this weather and this thread have me itching to go and run my cobra. The bad thing is that I need to replace the front LCA's on it first as the bushings are shot. DAMN IT!

Run the GT Paul!!!!!!!!!!

Heck....even the focus.

**Killercanary** · 09-02-2009, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by somethingclever

Run the GT Paul!!!!!!!!!!

Heck....even the focus.

GT= out of inspection

Focus= has very worn motor mount

:(

**Chargin2004GT** · 09-02-2009, 01:07 PM

I am going and my buddy is bringing his bullet

**90TitaniumStang** · 09-02-2009, 01:48 PM

me and a couple other foxes will be out

**yeahloh95** · 09-02-2009, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by Killercanary

GT= out of inspection

Focus= has very worn motor mount

:(

ok infiniti it is then , you know you need some base numbers for it before it gets boosted

**Killercanary** · 09-02-2009, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by yeahloh95

ok infiniti it is then , you know you need some base numbers for it before it gets boosted

I think the G35x would run quite well up there! I raced my Ford escape when we had it, maybe I should get some baseline numbers for the Infinity...

**Chargin2004GT** · 09-02-2009, 11:21 PM

Best run was my first.. The place was packed!!

Reaction: 0.561 60ft: 2.09 1/8: 8.48 @ 86.41 1/4: 12.95 @ 110.84 on street tires set at 32psi

**somethingclever** · 09-03-2009, 12:18 AM

Originally Posted by Chargin2004GT

Best run was my first.. The place was packed!!

Reaction: 0.561 60ft: 2.09 1/8: 8.48 @ 86.41 1/4: 12.95 @ 110.84 on street tires set at 32psi

Nice run....you have some low 12 sec passes in that thing with a set of tires!

How did the bullitt do?

**Ares** · 09-03-2009, 01:20 AM

I think everyone took a look at weather and came to track but I don't think air was all that great. Couple people I know were running slower then one would have thought.

I couldn't get out of the 12.4's. Car has a real bad ignition(I think) issues in 4th gear on top half of track. Running 93 in it so I don't think it was detonation. First half car was running fairly well but soon as I grab 4th it acts up. Traction was off 1st pass as it spun bad with a 1.67 leaving at 5800 then starting line started coming around. As second pass it had a 1.62 and my last pass I tried leaving at 6100 and spun slightly with a 1.64. Likes 6000 for launch point.

**Inkdcountryboy** · 09-03-2009, 01:27 AM

14.0 was best spinning 1st gear with nitto 555r's. after that run it was all driver error issues!! im gonna get my 13.x pass before it snows!! lol

**somethingclever** · 09-03-2009, 01:52 AM

Originally Posted by Inkdcountryboy

14.0 was best spinning 1st gear with nitto 555r's. after that run it was all driver error issues!! im gonna get my 13.x pass before it snows!! lol

Got a breakdown and mph of your best slip?

60'
330'
etc

**somethingclever** · 09-03-2009, 01:54 AM

Do you have an xcal to pull a couple degrees of timing out just to be sure?

Did you add any timing on your recent dyno session?

Originally Posted by Ares

I think everyone took a look at weather and came to track but I don't think air was all that great. Couple people I know were running slower then one would have thought.

I couldn't get out of the 12.4's. Car has a real bad ignition(I think) issues in 4th gear on top half of track. Running 93 in it so I don't think it was detonation. First half car was running fairly well but soon as I grab 4th it acts up. Traction was off 1st pass as it spun bad with a 1.67 leaving at 5800 then starting line started coming around. As second pass it had a 1.62 and my last pass I tried leaving at 6100 and spun slightly with a 1.64. Likes 6000 for launch point.

**Slow01GT** · 09-03-2009, 02:37 AM

Best run of the night was a 12.71@106.89 with a best ever 1.78 sixty, so thats a new prp best for me but a little shy of my atco time. Ares is correct about the air since the DA was still a little over 1000ft even though it was cool out. Lastly, 4 runs at prp when it was packed almost blew my mind.

**bgblockelcamino** · 09-03-2009, 02:50 AM

was surprised to get four runs first time in 7 years since i ran at PRP
my first pass was my best
1.92 60ft
12.2 @114
i know there is a lot more in it still. but will get it.

it was acting up a bit though on two runs. but happy it made it to the other end.

two other cars that i have put together had their personal best
2000 pewter FRC vette 11.75@120
2002 camaro ss 11.2@122
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all in all was very happy

**CobraII** · 09-03-2009, 02:52 AM

237 cars, with the 4th session starting at 10:45. I'd say the new track manager made a good call for the PRP customers.

I did an oil change last week, and I think that slowed the car up some. I thought the ETs would be better also, but I think the humidity moved in with the dew point, even though you could see your breath by the third session.

A few things Ed and I noticed happened a lot tonight....

1) People pulling up to the tree, thinking it's the starting line.
2) Monster John Force style burnouts on street radials. Street tires just need a quick few seconds spinning to clean the tires off and give them a little heat. Long burnouts will glaze the tires over, and you'll lose traction.
3) Lack of courtesy staging. As in, one driver would go right in and light both the prestage and stage bulbs. before the other driver had the prestage bulb on. Both drivers should be prestaged before moving to stage. In a bracket race, unless you're a deep stager, if you double bulb someone, you may end up sitting there staged for awhile if the other driver isn't pleased.

1 & 3, if you know newbies that are coming up, pass the info along to help them out.

**CobraII** · 09-03-2009, 02:58 AM

Oh yeah, .020 r/t, 1.66 60', 12.29 at 107 for my '69 Cutlass.

BBElky, you're the early 80s bronze-ish color? I think you ran the pass in front of me third session, against the Wyotech Camaro roadster? You have more in for sure, judgnig by that 114mph.

Lots of nice cars up there tonight, good stuff.

Weather is looking great for this Saturday.