NYM Track Rental Day at LVD - October 20th

[Timspony]

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Rob could not get the day off.....I never got out of the 1.8's with the ET Street at any RPM :idk: .... Better track and air conditions I'm sure the numbers would be different!

A Fox Body Coupe with a '03 Cobra Drive-train & 2.2L KB only ran a best of 11.7_ at 122+mph today, also in the 1.8's with 3.73's.....and he's a pretty good driver!

 

[Timspony]

Re: POSTPONED: NYM Track Rental Day at LVD - NEW DAY: October 20th

Nice what was the DA? Did Jen run my old car?

DA was 2179 ..... Your old car was parked in the driveway!

 

[Timspony]

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does your car have a cage?

Mine...No! .....I can run an index of 11.49 without a Bar (which will not go in this car!!)

There was a Honda S2000 RagTop there today with a HUGH Turbo (No Bar & the driver had no helmet :nono::nono:) that went 9.90 at 142!!!!!!!!

 

[NYstang]

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Did Jen run my old car?

She wants to, but the cars getting a new clutch & the gears put in first. She actually wants to try running my car first, since its an auto. But I dont know how she would feel going abck to a slower car

 

[dsblk93gt]

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She wants to, but the cars getting a new clutch & the gears put in first. She actually wants to try running my car first, since its an auto. But I dont know how she would feel going abck to a slower car

Uh oh, clutch going south already? It should run 13's with gears! I think I could have nailed a 13.99-14.10 out of it as it sat. Wish I would have kept it!:nono:

 

[dsblk93gt]

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DA was 2179 ..... Your old car was parked in the driveway!

DA wasn't the best for sure, when I ran the 98 GT it was 4400 or so I think. Horrible. I was hoping to run my LX this year but not looking good. Maybe if I can get someone to trailer it to the track, only 45 mins but not leaving my car in Canada if it breaks!!!!

 

[NYstang]

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Uh oh, clutch going south already? It should run 13's with gears! I think I could have nailed a 13.99-14.10 out of it as it sat. Wish I would have kept it!:nono:

Feels like its starting to slip, so might as well!

Hoping she can hit a 14.0 with the DR's.... Im thinking a 13.8 isnt out of the question, which would be pretty good for a bolt-on Non-PI!

 

[dsblk93gt]

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Feels like its starting to slip, so might as well!

Hoping she can hit a 14.0 with the DR's.... Im thinking a 13.8 isnt out of the question, which would be pretty good for a bolt-on Non-PI!

With the gears and clutch? Should be real easy. Yea I got flamed for my times because it had 2.73 gears and not many mods on little tires. I should have went back in cool air and hit a 14.00 or better then posted it up on the forums....hehe. My cousin is selling his 60k mile 96 GT if I had the $$ I'd but it...and do the same thing over..this has all original exhaust even! lol

 

[AdirondackGT]

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Even with some traction issues, still was a great day to wrap up the season. Had fun running against Brett and others, and was glad that both of the spin-outs resulted in no damage other than adrenalin overdose.

Anyway, no harm, no foul, and a fun day. Appreciate all the work that went into it. Here's a few photos.

Tim
2012 Lava Red GT/Brembos/3.73/6 speed stick

 

[AdirondackGT]

Re: POSTPONED: NYM Track Rental Day at LVD - NEW DAY: October 20th

I had a video camera in the car to catch some of my runs (13.5/108 mph with lots of wheelspin was best) , and when I checked the footage, I saw that I also caught one of the spinouts.

Bonus excitement video

It was the new blue 5.0 GT that spun after losing traction in 2nd gear. Watch the track closely as I head back on the return road. I didn't have the cam zoomed out, but really glad I wasn't any closer.

Talked with the driver, who seemed only a bit shaken up, and made more runs later.

 

[Timspony]

Re: POSTPONED: NYM Track Rental Day at LVD - NEW DAY: October 20th

DA wasn't the best for sure, when I ran the 98 GT it was 4400 or so I think. Horrible. I was hoping to run my LX this year but not looking good. Maybe if I can get someone to trailer it to the track, only 45 mins but not leaving my car in Canada if it breaks!!!!

I here you Dave!!! ....For late October I was really hoping for much better weather!! ...I'm now really considering 4.10 gears and a 4# lower!

Even with some traction issues, still was a great day to wrap up the season. Had fun running against Brett and others, and was glad that both of the spin-outs resulted in no damage other than adrenalin overdose.

Anyway, no harm, no foul, and a fun day. Appreciate all the work that went into it. Here's a few photos.

Tim
2012 Lava Red GT/Brembos/3.73/6 speed stick

Nice pics & video Tim....Tim

 

[12 Ingot Silver 5.0]

Re: POSTPONED: NYM Track Rental Day at LVD - NEW DAY: October 20th

Here's a re-worked clip of the spin out vid (shortened, with zoom and then a slo-mo):


I didn't go yesterday because I was at the Valley a few weeks ago when the DA was only 400ft.

 

[jpicc]

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I here you Dave!!! ....For late October I was really hoping for much better weather!! ...I'm now really considering 4.10 gears and a 4# lower!



Nice pics & video Tim....Tim

I've got a set of 4:10's for ya........

 

[NYstang]

Re: POSTPONED: NYM Track Rental Day at LVD - NEW DAY: October 20th

Timmy, just get something thats 2.3L or bigger

 

[dsblk93gt]

Re: POSTPONED: NYM Track Rental Day at LVD - NEW DAY: October 20th

Tim I think a better hooking track and conditions will help. Did you happen to log your IAT temps? I'm sure 4.10's might help but I think you would want a 28" tire then. With a 26" I'd stick with what you have if it was me.

 

[dsblk93gt]

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IF I had a Cobra I'd be all over that new VMP TVS kit too...way before buying a Whipple or a Kenne Bell.

 

[Jays04mach1]

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I was lucky enough to run a 12.0 @ 113.4 with a 1.7 60 ft. DA corrected was 11.82. I guess I should be happy, but I should have made some changes, like shifting my car at 7000 rather than 6200

 

[SSmokinn SS]

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Mine...No! .....I can run an index of 11.49 without a Bar (which will not go in this car!!)

There was a Honda S2000 RagTop there today with a HUGH Turbo (No Bar & the driver had no helmet :nono::nono:) that went 9.90 at 142!!!!!!!!

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thats my buddy eric's s2k. That wasnt even on full tilt (990rwhp). That 9.9 run was only on 750rwhp.

[ame=http://youtu.be/H-qWA5Ezank]Eric's Gtx42r turbo S2000 - YouTube[/ame]

 

[breatle62]

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Here's a re-worked clip of the spin out vid (shortened, with zoom and then a slo-mo):

Drag run (extra action & zoom + slo mo) - YouTube

I didn't go yesterday because I was at the Valley a few weeks ago when the DA was only 400ft. Here were my runs (bone stock, as delivered from the factory):

Those are pretty good times dude...

 

[breatle62]

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I got beat twice by a certian 5.0 But then i beat a new blue 5.0 and a challenger...so that settled my stomach...Didnt even come close to 12s...Many improvements this winter...Track was still damp from all the rain..I spun way too much..im ordering a set of line locks so i can really heatup the drag radials...