Arizona Speedworld tonight?
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C55,SL55,C63
my best trap was 117mph. I just dont think I have the HP to get better traps with the hook up i've been getting as of late.... Im going to get mp WHP very soon and see what happens.
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first run out i wanted to get used to the hstc so i decided to work up to my hard launches where i punch it off idle. so soft launching by only flashing the rpms to 1600 netted a 1.63 60ft time and a sub 11.5 pass so i got kicked off until evan could work his magic. an 1.63 on a soft launch meant this converter is going to really knock off some time!!!
after getting back on the track i tried to bring rpms up again before an all out launch. the next two times i brought the rpms up to 2200. broke the tires loose both times. i'm in need of new d/r's as these are past the wear bars and have more heat cycles than they should so it just wasn't happening.
last run...around 1am! i tried stalling to about 1800rpm to find that happy middle ground where the tires would still work...and it happened again...think i broke another axle (won't know for sure until i get it on the lift later).
before you jump to conclusions...this wasn't the converters fault. i got lined up partially in the groove...one tire hooked and the other didn't. as i feathered to find traction, the tire that was spinning caught traction suddenly and that's when i heard the "pop". lol, i still limped down the track to a 11.56. i think good d/r's would have prevented this problem by giving me the initial traction i needed.
it was so late that i didn't want to get everyone there all worked up trying to help me and i was too pissed to call a flatbed so i limped her home...funny noises and all.
i'll post with the diagnosis later.
after getting back on the track i tried to bring rpms up again before an all out launch. the next two times i brought the rpms up to 2200. broke the tires loose both times. i'm in need of new d/r's as these are past the wear bars and have more heat cycles than they should so it just wasn't happening.
last run...around 1am! i tried stalling to about 1800rpm to find that happy middle ground where the tires would still work...and it happened again...think i broke another axle (won't know for sure until i get it on the lift later).
before you jump to conclusions...this wasn't the converters fault. i got lined up partially in the groove...one tire hooked and the other didn't. as i feathered to find traction, the tire that was spinning caught traction suddenly and that's when i heard the "pop". lol, i still limped down the track to a 11.56. i think good d/r's would have prevented this problem by giving me the initial traction i needed.
it was so late that i didn't want to get everyone there all worked up trying to help me and i was too pissed to call a flatbed so i limped her home...funny noises and all.
i'll post with the diagnosis later.
I agree, unless you make more power or get a better DA your times aren't gonna get much better than what you already ran.
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Damn sorry to hear Mikey. If the axle was broken then your car would not be able to move. It may have mangled the splines that go into the diff or something but it sounds like something else. Hope you can get it figured out ASAP and get some nice launches. I knew with these hstc's going into these cars and hard launches stuff is going to start to give. How much tire pressure did you have in your tires? What tires do you plan on next? I have to run out the house to work on a car but I'll pm you with some ideas Btw, 2200 is higher than I have ever launched on the track! I was scared to go over 2000 lol...
i run around 25lbs, fluctuating up or down a bit depending on conditions. there's no doubt the m/t's are awesome but i may try the hoosiers next.
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2005 Crossfire SRT6
yes I'll be there. There is a www.azsra.com race tomorrow night. I'm hoping to make a little money.
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its a white E55 I'll pry be running like high 12's since my HE wasnt ready and I dont have any drag wheels and tires i will be running 20's but they have some pretty sticky Invos on them so we'll see...... trying to get a friend to bring his SRT4 Caliber and and my brother in-law is trying to borrow my brother's SRT jeep so it should be fun
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Glad you made it out. Very nice looking car you have. Sure was a long wait if you got there after 9pm. From 7pm to 9am it was pretty open. Then it was a long night. I ended up winning my class but didn't get home till just before 2am. Had to take out all them motorcycles. Nice meeting you will see you next time out.
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ya nice meeting you next time I should have some Dr's on my car. It was a crazy long wait. got there at 8 and left at 11:30 and only got two runs. pretty cool seeing your car first time I have ever seen a SRT6 before.
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