1/4 Mile Mercedes Shootout at MIR 11/16/2013

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Aug 5, 2013 | 03:14 PM
  #51  
I just dropped off my car at Weistec for a small tune up. If the car is back in time I will be there.
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Aug 5, 2013 | 03:22 PM
  #52  
I should be able to make this....hopefully I have some real mods by then..
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Aug 5, 2013 | 03:43 PM
  #53  
Man, this is going to be an Epic Event! I can't wait!
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Sep 10, 2013 | 10:56 AM
  #54  
Quote: With all the work Ahmad puts in to set these things up, deal with his own car at the same time, and trying to coordinate everything while making everyone happy, 10 bucks is a pittance. Anyone that wants to come but can't afford the $10, come see me at the track. I'll reimburse you.

Stephen, a heads-up run with that ZL-1 would be a treat!
Yes, Clayton, a heads-up run will be great! Are you going to run this year?
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Sep 10, 2013 | 01:41 PM
  #55  
Quote: Got room for an 06 SL65 with eurocharged IC pump/HE, ECU, TCU? maybe speedriven intercoolers by then too
Yea Definitely Have Room!
Quote: I just dropped off my car at Weistec for a small tune up. If the car is back in time I will be there.
Nice! Hope You Can Make It!!
Quote: I should be able to make this....hopefully I have some real mods by then..
Awesome! You Will Probably Have Different Car By Then Lol
Quote: Man, this is going to be an Epic Event! I can't wait!
+1
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Sep 10, 2013 | 06:28 PM
  #56  
I might be in for this got to see how work is going. If you want to go fast and brake records MIR is the place to do it trust me
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Sep 11, 2013 | 10:06 AM
  #57  
Can't wait guys! I'll be a spectator and there will be some mean *** vehicles there.

Hope the weather is well below freezing temp for you guys
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Sep 11, 2013 | 01:31 PM
  #58  
Quote: I might be in for this got to see how work is going. If you want to go fast and brake records MIR is the place to do it trust me
Nice!!! Definitely hope to see you there
Quote: Can't wait guys! I'll be a spectator and there will be some mean *** vehicles there.

Hope the weather is well below freezing temp for you guys
Cool. Well theres a tradeoff. When it gets that cold its harder to get traction. Ideally it will be right around 50ish degrees, high baro, and low humidity
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Sep 11, 2013 | 01:48 PM
  #59  
middle of November will be great temp and people should run some strong times. It looks like my E55 will be sold by then but I may be interested in taking my Z06 if it is allowed to get some shakedown passes before I start my build this winter.....big shot of juice in the works.
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Sep 11, 2013 | 04:26 PM
  #60  
Quote: middle of November will be great temp and people should run some strong times. It looks like my E55 will be sold by then but I may be interested in taking my Z06 if it is allowed to get some shakedown passes before I start my build this winter.....big shot of juice in the works.
Of course you are welcome to bring the vette! Did you buy Ben's C6Z?
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Sep 17, 2013 | 12:13 PM
  #61  
I stopped keeping a list but there will be a large turnout. My car is finally tuned and hopefully will be back out at this event.
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Sep 17, 2013 | 12:18 PM
  #62  
Ahmad-
Left a voicemail for Jeff to bring the Volvo out

Hopefully, he can make it ..
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Sep 17, 2013 | 01:24 PM
  #63  
Ohhhh **** I've been dying to see that Volvo in person, line that CLK up!!!
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Sep 17, 2013 | 01:25 PM
  #64  
Quote: Ohhhh **** I've been dying to see that Volvo in person, line that CLK up!!!
Car is just NASTY fast.
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Sep 17, 2013 | 05:29 PM
  #65  
Do you take slow cars? I'm in.
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Sep 17, 2013 | 06:44 PM
  #66  
Count me in. Just picked up a C55 last week and have already been making passes at Capitol Raceway. .... will be at MIR this Sunday (9/22) for test and tune. Im pretty sure it's $20 to run....I'm about 1.5hrs from MIR on the north side of DC.
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Sep 17, 2013 | 07:20 PM
  #67  
Are Caddies invited?
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Sep 17, 2013 | 09:35 PM
  #68  
Quote: Ahmad-
Left a voicemail for Jeff to bring the Volvo out

Hopefully, he can make it ..
I talked to Jeff, he's coming.
Quote: Do you take slow cars? I'm in.
Haha your car isn't slow, you're more than welcome to join.
Quote: Count me in. Just picked up a C55 last week and have already been making passes at Capitol Raceway. .... will be at MIR this Sunday (9/22) for test and tune. Im pretty sure it's $20 to run....I'm about 1.5hrs from MIR on the north side of DC.
Awesome! You are close to me. I might have to join you one of these days to the track. MIR is just sooo far for a test and tune.
Quote: Are Caddies invited?
Of course!
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Sep 17, 2013 | 09:38 PM
  #69  
I'll bring chicken!
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Sep 17, 2013 | 09:57 PM
  #70  
Quote: I'll bring chicken!
I wasn't going to be able to make it but chicken oh hell yeah!!!

Might have to see what my SL really has... plus I can't wait to see what Ahmad & his properly tuned car does (singles I am thinking) & Elliot & Paul's TT builds... man this will be EPIC!
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Sep 17, 2013 | 10:01 PM
  #71  
Quote: I talked to Jeff, he's coming.

Haha your car isn't slow, you're more than welcome to join.

Awesome! You are close to me. I might have to join you one of these days to the track. MIR is just sooo far for a test and tune.

Of course!
I've got family 15 mins from MIR and my brother in law has a killer basement set up, and a 550 whp Evo, so I get to make it a day, racing, football, food. Makes the 1.5hr not so bad. ...
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Sep 18, 2013 | 08:45 AM
  #72  
Quote: I talked to Jeff, he's coming.
Haha, nice. ... he shot me a text and I responded telling him to come out there, glad you talked him into it! This is gonna be a hell of a great event, I gotta put two recorders on charge for this one
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Sep 20, 2013 | 07:36 AM
  #73  
I am getting tempted to make the trip from Florida. I can caravan with Elliot on his way up with the other guys.

I would be driving my CTS-V though to try and get a 9 second pass. I return home on Nov 11th from Italy so it is cutting it close for me, but I want to get meth injection installed when I get home and get retuned and also was going to get a race gas tune. I just don't know if I can get with my tuner in those few days before the event. He is 3.5 hours away from me (south) but does traveling tuning days (1 hour from me being the closest). Maybe I can just get someone else to tune it locally if he isn't available at the time.

I will see when the time gets closer, have to make sure I don't get extended longer too which could always happen and not be home for it, but I am starting to think about it.
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Sep 20, 2013 | 07:42 AM
  #74  
Quote: I'll bring chicken!
I am in!! That chicken is worth the trip in itself!
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Sep 20, 2013 | 07:58 AM
  #75  
Quote: I am in!! That chicken is worth the trip in itself!

It will be good to see you!
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