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Old 10-10-2005, 07:24 PM
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I had a decent day at the strip last saturday,temps were cool,mtr ran strong,street tires were the limiting factor for hitting 13's. sixty foot times were best of 2.172 and worst 2.216 best 1/4 was 14.012 and worst of 14.065 in 4 back to back runs. trap speeds were best of 98.72mph and worst 98.37. the car ran 3 tenths quicker and 2-3 mph faster than the last time out in hot humid weather.
 
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Old 10-10-2005, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by buddyabe
I had a decent day at the strip last saturday,temps were cool,mtr ran strong,street tires were the limiting factor for hitting 13's. sixty foot times were best of 2.172 and worst 2.216 best 1/4 was 14.012 and worst of 14.065 in 4 back to back runs. trap speeds were best of 98.72mph and worst 98.37. the car ran 3 tenths quicker and 2-3 mph faster than the last time out in hot humid weather.
Should get that 60' time down. Ive got less than you and I run 13.5 @ 103 on pirelli tires. Try playing with your shift points.
 
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Old 10-10-2005, 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by buddyabe
I had a decent day at the strip last saturday,temps were cool,mtr ran strong,street tires were the limiting factor for hitting 13's. sixty foot times were best of 2.172 and worst 2.216 best 1/4 was 14.012 and worst of 14.065 in 4 back to back runs. trap speeds were best of 98.72mph and worst 98.37. the car ran 3 tenths quicker and 2-3 mph faster than the last time out in hot humid weather.
Last time I went to run it was warm and humid. If I pick what you did, (going to Gateway Friday night) just by having cooler weather, Ill be at a 13.9 at 100 plus with my 01 auto. What elevation are you at there?
 
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Old 10-11-2005, 04:58 AM
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The Elevation Is 1200 Feet. 3 Factors That Make Me Slower Than You Matt Are #1 Convert (heavier) #2 I Weigh 280 Lbs My Self #3 Your Pirelli Tires Probably Bite More Than My Generic Hard Rubber Tires,even Though I Dropped Pressures Way Down.
 
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Old 10-11-2005, 06:09 AM
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You should be well into the 13's.
 
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Old 10-11-2005, 12:36 PM
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Pretty good times for a auto vert man!! You get some better tires, and you'll be in the 13's all day long, or let some little dude drive your car!
 
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Old 10-11-2005, 02:23 PM
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Get that 609 foot down. if you can just pull a 2.0, you will be about a 13.8.
 
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Old 11-03-2005, 05:22 PM
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whats up guys, i too have an auto, i'm at 240.14HP and 283.89TQ. Think my car would get in the 13's? I think I've waited to long to go the track this year.
 
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Old 11-03-2005, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jeredan2003
You should be well into the 13's.
im not sure about that statement. my has a auto vert with similar mods. he has 373's he never hit a 13. only 14.0, i have a auto and the fastest that went was a 13.4 before the blower. that was with goodyear gatorbacks dropped to 20 psi. keep working on it and you will get there.
 
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Old 11-04-2005, 04:57 AM
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I think 13's are possible depending on what gears you have. I have 3.90 gears. The coupe is lighter than mine,your probably lighter than my 275 lbs and you also have about 5 more horsepower
 
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Old 11-04-2005, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by whitethunder46
whats up guys, i too have an auto, i'm at 240.14HP and 283.89TQ. Think my car would get in the 13's? I think I've waited to long to go the track this year.
I ran 12.89 with the same power. You can go 13's.
 
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