MJ50

u have same engine as SRT6....
just get HE installed before 13th!

jturkel

haha....i plan on installing the HE today along with my other code3 goodie. HE doesnt do any thing for power though, just helps maintain consistent power. yah its the same engine, but the srts have a nice little weight advantage of i think 200-300 lbs.

MJ50

it's all about timing too...
since this is my 1st, i don't expect to have any good #s relative to other 55s...

cruzinquick

Guys don't sell yourself short. This track is fast. The E55 that ran with me that day was his first time out. The track will have the same great prep and hopefully cool temps as the day I ran my 12.02.

Jturkel your car is only my intake away from killer times. He actually has C32 he mocking up right now. I'll keep you posted on that, plus you'll get to see it first hand on the 13th. It took 1/2 sec off my time alone. He's looking for an E55 to mock up now.

cruzinquick

Glad you found it now, if you need help swapping it out let me know.

chiromikey

speedworld is a fast track...well, at least by sothwest standards. prep is ussually more consistent than other tracks but there is often a decent headwind to battle.

are you referring to 240m3srt's manifolds? has he still not been able to get these on a 55 yet?

cruzinquick

No the CAI. The NW mani's will fit but thats another story. Not sure if anyone is ready for that yet.

cruzinquick

Wanted to make sure everyone knows about helmets. If you run faster than 14 seconds you will be required a helmet. Either open or full face. They are either DOT or Snell rated. Usually any motorcycle helmet has one of those ratings.

Also can you let me know how many spectators are coming with you. I want to make sure we have plenty of food for everyone.

So far here are some ideas for the trophies, feel free to make suggestions.
Low ET Crossfire
Low ET MB
Farthest Traveled
Slow Mo Award
Best reaction time
Highest trap speed
Best Appearing Car Peoples Choice
Best Overall Package - means combination of getting closest to dial in and best reaction time.

West Coast Shootout Champion 2008
West Coast Shootout Runner-up 2008

chiromikey

gotcha. but you'll have to tell me why we wouldn't be ready for the manifolds yet...

hooleyboy

think I'm going to buy a nice video camera for this event

cruzinquick

Bonehead,

How's it looking for you?

bonehead

I'm pretty sure I can make it at least for a little while. Have to get to Sky Harbor late AM to pick up the wifey. How much to run again?

hooleyboy

$25 for all the runs you want.

bonehead

Okay, sign me up. Haven't been to the track since Atco in January
I get dibs on running with chiromikey. Bring your vids so he can post up on M5Board spankin' my tooshy.

cruzinquick

Got you in Bonehead

JJIII55

Thanks for the offer. Car is under warranty still and I told the Dealer it was running a second slow at the track. They took her in and had me back up and running strong within 3 hours. It feels right again. At least from the *** dyno.

cruzinquick

Glad to hear your up and running. Your lucky to have a dealer that understanding. I have 2 problems if I need service. First Mercedes won't honor my warranty. Second Chrysler has no clue how to work on a Mercedes. So I learn as I go and fix the little stuff if need be myself. Even though I'm only at 3800 miles and warrantied until Feb 2010.

hooleyboy

3800 miles one 1/4 mile at a time... lol. Dont worry there are hacks over at Mercedes too. Like the ones who didnt tighten down my crank pulley and almost cost me a new motor.

cruzinquick

Yep, actually 1/4 mile at time is my sig on another forum. It's true though. Went tonight, track wasn't prepped like it will be next week and I managed a 12.03, 12.05, 12.06. Not bad for spinning of the line. The air was nice and cool. Hooleyboy we might have to stay for the night session to set the records straight.

chiromikey

damn, that 11 second pass is just teasing you isn't it!!!

cruzinquick

It's making me loco

hooleyboy

Evan, will we get some track prep at the line?

cruzinquick

The line will be pretty good from the faster cars putting down rubber from their burn outs. It's usually sprayed from the starting line on. The trick is to make a nice wide turn and look for the best grove to get into when your lining up.

hooleyboy

Dont forget to bring your helmets.

hooleyboy

Here is a link to get some directions. Although I find it much easier to find my way to RT303 as its a wide open highway that goes right to RT60 if you are coming from the east side.

http://www.speedworlddragstrip.com/directions.asp