Aftermath : 12/08/07 Sacramento Raceway
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DUDE ,,,,,,,,heres the ultimate question!!!! WHEN R U coming to SAC!!! Driving in the snow on r comps was real fun
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I cant even picture you trying to drive that thing in the snow with those tires!
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was running on 19 Carlsson Uls on GSD3s.
Yeah it sure was ... I ran like 5 times and I shut down 3 times. I stopped at that point because I was sure someone was gonna crash. Then they threw down VHT on one side and I got one run in. On that run I had a 2.2 at the start so a lot of improvement possible. Reaction time was around .4
Best time in the past was before SS headers, Cats, and Xpipe and got a 11.89. I was running on 18s with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.
The car is definitely faster now just need to figure how to get traction. Gonna wait for the new MT drag radials in 265/40/18. Just got a response that they will be out mid to late January.
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Supersprint Headers, Cats, Xpipe
was running on 19 Carlsson Uls on GSD3s.
Yeah it sure was ... I ran like 5 times and I shut down 3 times. I stopped at that point because I was sure someone was gonna crash. Then they threw down VHT on one side and I got one run in. On that run I had a 2.2 at the start so a lot of improvement possible. Reaction time was around .4
Best time in the past was before SS headers, Cats, and Xpipe and got a 11.89. I was running on 18s with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.
The car is definitely faster now just need to figure how to get traction. Gonna wait for the new MT drag radials in 265/40/18. Just got a response that they will be out mid to late January.
Custom ECU tune
Supersprint Headers, Cats, Xpipe
was running on 19 Carlsson Uls on GSD3s.
Yeah it sure was ... I ran like 5 times and I shut down 3 times. I stopped at that point because I was sure someone was gonna crash. Then they threw down VHT on one side and I got one run in. On that run I had a 2.2 at the start so a lot of improvement possible. Reaction time was around .4
Best time in the past was before SS headers, Cats, and Xpipe and got a 11.89. I was running on 18s with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires.
The car is definitely faster now just need to figure how to get traction. Gonna wait for the new MT drag radials in 265/40/18. Just got a response that they will be out mid to late January.
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Next time you guys make the trip make sure that in the agreement it states the track will be glued down till the 1000' mark. In the past when i been to different rentals they allways glue the track down especialy after a RAIN storm. 
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great looking cars guys
You guys are throwing down some sick times given the bad traction you all said you were having.
Anyone see any single digit cars that day? Rumor has it one of our guys was running 9 second quarter miles in a V6 Thunderbird SC. We're having a hard time swallowing that since he is notoriously forgetting to take cameras etc.
Anyone see any single digit cars that day? Rumor has it one of our guys was running 9 second quarter miles in a V6 Thunderbird SC. We're having a hard time swallowing that since he is notoriously forgetting to take cameras etc.
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But I still think his car is capable of at least 11.5 @ 121 mph. At Fontana, when it was 86 degrees, 3000 DA, ash and dust falling all over the place, he managed 4 runs at 11.7x @ 118.5x. So I'm sure he could've done 11.5 @ 121 if track prep was good
Sacramento's nice weather advantage is useless without decent track prep
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Johnny, I know Shawn would benefit from cooling mod and TB, but I think he doesn't want to spend the money right now. I'd give him another 6 months or so, then I'm sure he'll start modding again
But I still think his car is capable of at least 11.5 @ 121 mph. At Fontana, when it was 86 degrees, 3000 DA, ash and dust falling all over the place, he managed 4 runs at 11.7x @ 118.5x. So I'm sure he could've done 11.5 @ 121 if track prep was good
Sacramento's nice weather advantage is useless without decent track prep
But I still think his car is capable of at least 11.5 @ 121 mph. At Fontana, when it was 86 degrees, 3000 DA, ash and dust falling all over the place, he managed 4 runs at 11.7x @ 118.5x. So I'm sure he could've done 11.5 @ 121 if track prep was good
Sacramento's nice weather advantage is useless without decent track prep
His 1/8th mph and et would help alot also,to see what the car was doing.
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Money issue is very understandable.He just spent big money for those headers and gain what? Not much if any.That makes me think he needs the ECU redone and the 80mm TB.Something is not right with his car,he should be out trapping my car,and he should have also trapped higher at Sac.Either he is having major heat issues with the IC,or its the other problems I listed.A data logger would tell the story.
His 1/8th mph and et would help alot also,to see what the car was doing.
His 1/8th mph and et would help alot also,to see what the car was doing.
The way his car looked and sounded on the track, I am positive he could've had an 11.5 run, but track was so sh**ty. There was over an inch layer of rubber and dirt and mist on the staging lanes. It was very hard to gain traction that day
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He says the car definately feels stronger after headers. I think he gained some power from the headers actually. Before headers, on 9/21 (87 degrees, 2200 DA) he only scored 11.9 @ 117. After headers, on 10/26 (86 degrees, 3000 DA) he managed 11.7 @ 118.5x. That is a little improvement, but still an improvement I think
The way his car looked and sounded on the track, I am positive he could've had an 11.5 run, but track was so sh**ty. There was over an inch layer of rubber and dirt and mist on the staging lanes. It was very hard to gain traction that day
The way his car looked and sounded on the track, I am positive he could've had an 11.5 run, but track was so sh**ty. There was over an inch layer of rubber and dirt and mist on the staging lanes. It was very hard to gain traction that day
11.85 or .89 at 117.xx on 9/21
Added EVOsport headers and then ran 11.76 at 118.xx on 10/26
I ran:
11.79 at 118.85 on 9/21
11.80 at 118.xx on 10/26
His car is not performing to what it could.
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This is what a properly prepped track surface will look like.I bet you couldnt walk acrossed that track in flip flops with out getting stuck to the track!
http://www.undergroundracing.com/vid...RecordAuto.wmv
http://www.undergroundracing.com/vid...RecordAuto.wmv
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Looks like alot of fun! I cant believe they didnt spray VHT for you guys. Lasttime at MIR it had rained the previous night/morning and they charged me extra for VHT and drying off the track but usually VHT is included in the price of the rental
Anyone know what the HPF turbo M3 was running and what turbo setup/times the Audi was running? Thanks
Anyone know what the HPF turbo M3 was running and what turbo setup/times the Audi was running? Thanks
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Looks like alot of fun! I cant believe they didnt spray VHT for you guys. Lasttime at MIR it had rained the previous night/morning and they charged me extra for VHT and drying off the track but usually VHT is included in the price of the rental
Anyone know what the HPF turbo M3 was running and what turbo setup/times the Audi was running? Thanks
Anyone know what the HPF turbo M3 was running and what turbo setup/times the Audi was running? Thanks
As for the Audi, check with Adam or Tony I believe they have a great picture of it!
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Ya weight could of helped or maybe he hit the gas just perfect! I know on my 1.9 I could of gave it a bit more gas. but then again when I tred to give it more gas in other runs ESP turned on and wrecked my run.
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Maybe the weight in the trunk is important, mine is empty and I never did better than 2.03 and that was on an R comp tire....I usually do 1.8X-1.9X..
I never really felt good launching. I am certain off idle is best for my car and a smooth roll out. Next time I will leave 100 lbs in the trunk and then remove it to see if it matters at all...
Great to see guys trying to go faster, quicker and willing to try new things. had you pulled the 1.85 I think your an 11.99@118 car, it is really critical to get out w/o spinning. Your car is making great hp, so you have a good chance at competing with the worlds greatest E55 driver E N Z O M !
