New personal best 9-6-08

[JimC]

Went to Lapeer Dragway today, and I'm still getting used to my nitrous set up. Once I get the window switch in and don't have to act as my own window switch I think launching will be a lot easier.

I did hit a new personal best since the last time I was out. And I found that a full bottle and temps in the high 60's low 70's with sun really helps to maintain pressure. Last time I didn't fill the bottle before going, the temps dropped to the 50's and it was a foggy and dewey night, and my times really suffered - bottle pressure was down to about 600 and I didn't have a heater.

Today, full bottle and sun shining and was able to maintain 900 all day.

Hit 13.875 at 100.27mph today.

 

[stkjock]

What size shot are you running?

 

[kleistang]

is it a v6?

 

[DKO]

is it a v6?

Has to be... that's slow.

 

[JimC]

V6 convertible with a 75 shot

 

[stkjock]

is it a v6?

Has to be... that's slow.

yeah... until I knew what was up I did want to comment!

V6 convertible with a 75 shot

makes sense... but "you should of had a V-8"



Enjoy the sun today!

 

[psfracer]

JIM C, updated the list and sent to Don---it should be up tomorrow

 

[JimC]

Thanks psfracer, I appreciate it

 

[28hopup]

Congrats Jim on the new PB. You're not the only one who races a V6 vert around here!

Question - was that 60' time on your DR's? It seems like there are some lower ET's in your car if you could get that 60' down. At what RPM are you launching?

 

[28hopup]

makes sense... but "you should of had a V-8"



Enjoy the sun today!

Only a Mets fan would say that!

 

[stkjock]

you must like the Orioles?

there's a good team..... oye vey

 

[stkjock]

Only a Mets fan would say that!

at least I dont drive an explorer!

 

[JimC]

Congrats Jim on the new PB. You're not the only one who races a V6 vert around here!

Question - was that 60' time on your DR's? It seems like there are some lower ET's in your car if you could get that 60' down. At what RPM are you launching?

Yes, that was on the DR's - still trying to launch them properly especially with the nitrous. Need to get that window switch on so I don't have as many things to watch. I launch at 1800 usually, but have been playing with how much throttle to give it at the light - still not sure what is best obviously because the 60' can come down, and I've had better 60's.

 

[28hopup]

you must like the Orioles?

there's a good team..... oye vey

Wrong. I like the Phillies. Have you heard of them? They're in 1st place now - a 1/2 game ahead of the Mets!

 

[28hopup]

at least I dont drive an explorer!

I don't drive an Explorer on THIS forum!

 

[DownriverT]

Good job Jim.