First outting with the 13

[REX347]

I have not race a manual in a very long time. Last time had to be 2000. Only thing done to it is a Bassani Axelback and K&N Drop in. The learning curve was very long. It has a brembo package on it and I soon learned those tires suck. It took about 6 passes to learn how to launch it and the track to come around. I will not embaress myself and post the first timeslips but did manage to run what I thought was a decent pass.

2.0606 60ft
5.5744 330ft
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10.9597 1000ft
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I may have been able to squeeze a 12's out of it, but I felt I had beat on the car enough. Definately see what everyone is talking about with wheel hop. If I decide to go back to the track it wont be without a set. Hell I may just order a set anyway.

I dont plan on racing it much anymore. I think the family and I are just gonna enjoy it. As an old racer I just had to know what it ran.

 

[AJCrader]

I have not race a manual in a very long time. Last time had to be 2000. Only thing done to it is a Bassani Axelback and K&N Drop in. The learning curve was very long. It has a brembo package on it and I soon learned those tires suck. It took about 6 passes to learn how to launch it and the track to come around. I will not embaress myself and post the first timeslips but did manage to run what I thought was a decent pass.

2.0606 60ft
5.5744 330ft
[email protected] 1/8
10.9597 1000ft
[email protected]

I may have been able to squeeze a 12's out of it, but I felt I had beat on the car enough. Definately see what everyone is talking about with wheel hop. If I decide to go back to the track it wont be without a set. Hell I may just order a set anyway.

I dont plan on racing it much anymore. I think the family and I are just gonna enjoy it. As an old racer I just had to know what it ran.

I don't know what the air was like where you are, but my second time out on the stock pirelli's I managed a 12.94@110 with a DA of 3500', your DA could show how well you really did, if you have a lower DA then that means your 13.02 may not be as great as you had hoped, either way you are very close to the 12's and a stock car on street tires for the price really can't be beat

 

[marcspaz]

Nice! Glad you have fun with it. Are you gonna try any road course stuff with it?

These cars are a blast to drag. Some very minor mods to suspension and tires (under $500) these cars can be low 12 second cars all day long, but that wheel hop will kill your ET's coming out of the hole.

 

[808muscle]

That mph is good for middle 12's. Street tires are so difficult to launch with, you did quite well with a 2.06 60ft IMO. I like your last line......"As an old racer I just had to know what it ran." So true.

 

[DIB5.0]

Better 60 and you should be around high 12's with that mph. My best stock with 1.95 60 was 12.81 @ 110. Mine is an auto. With just a tune i went 12.53 @ 113.

 

[REX347]

DA was 2300ft. I am thinking about putting some BMR lowers on it. Just can justify tires and rims to for the car that I may take to the track twice a year.

I had a 2012 auto that I got to run 13.0@110 but was in much better air, so I think there is plenty left in it.

 

[4.6fan]

So close to 12s I wouldn't be able to stay away from the strip.

 

[Sharad]

I have not race a manual in a very long time. Last time had to be 2000. Only thing done to it is a Bassani Axelback and K&N Drop in. The learning curve was very long. It has a brembo package on it and I soon learned those tires suck. It took about 6 passes to learn how to launch it and the track to come around. I will not embaress myself and post the first timeslips but did manage to run what I thought was a decent pass.

2.0606 60ft
5.5744 330ft
[email protected] 1/8
10.9597 1000ft
[email protected]

I may have been able to squeeze a 12's out of it, but I felt I had beat on the car enough. Definately see what everyone is talking about with wheel hop. If I decide to go back to the track it wont be without a set. Hell I may just order a set anyway.

Nice benchline test. VERY close to the 12s!

I recommend these UPR control arms.

http://www.uprproducts.com/mustang-chrome-moly-solid-lower-control-arms-urethane-bushing-05.html

They work VERY well for street/strip/handling, they're Made in America, they carry a Lifetime Guarantee, and we have a free shipping promo going on now.

 

[REX347]

Sharad,

I am very familiar with UPR products. I ran a complete UPR setup on my old 83 GT that pulled 1.3 60fts. Only concern I have is Chrome Moly on the street. Thats why I am probably going to go with a steel arm.

Thanks
Rex

 

[REX347]

Made it back to the track. Only changes were the BMR lowers. Still trying to figure how to launch the car. Did manage to break into the 12's twice.

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The rest of the runs were in the low 13's. I got all my runs in early and left before the track got too busy.

The BMR's definately cured the wheel hop.

 

[REX347]

New PB with the car. Still learning how to launch it.