New 1/4 time!

[gzmo]

Went to the track again last night, and let my car cool for about an hour hoping that I'd be able to cut a 12.5, maybe even a 12.4. Made consistent 12.6 passes after that, but I knew I still wasn't launching right. I kept cutting 2.0x 60ft's on my m/t e/t streets! (Shitty, I know) So after 1 1/2 hours of waiting for them to clean up something off the track, I went again. Failed and missed 2nd!! Pulled a 12.8.

. They started closing up the track and I begged for another pass. They said ok and let me go one more time. Did a nice burnout, raised the rpm's to about 5000 and slipped the clutch. Nice launch, cut a 1.96 and nailed every shift. I knew I had a good run. As I made the turn to go get my slip, my gf called me up. At first I didn't understand what she was saying, but than I heard "F*ck yea! 12.3!!!" I was extremely happy because I knew I had gotten a much better launch and timed it right. I know my car can do 11's, but I'm still working on seat time. So far, every time I've gone out I've gotten better and improved my times. Anyway, here's the slip. Sorry for the long story!

I have a video, but my video camera runs off a tape and I don't know how to get it on the computer. So, this will have to do for now

 

[Deez-67]

Congrats man... I'm sure thats a great feeling

 

[gzmo]

Congrats man... I'm sure thats a great feeling

Yes it sure is! I'm really happy with myself because I've been the problem. The car can go 11's with a great driver. By going every other week and seeing improvements every time I go, it makes me feel great because I'm getting better. Maybe 11's next time...

 

[Deez-67]

Yes it sure is! I'm really happy with myself because I've been the problem. The car can go 11's with a great driver. By going every other week and seeing improvements every time I go, it makes me feel great because I'm getting better. Maybe 11's next time...

yeah I kind of know the feeling... when i got my 12.6 slip I was sooo amped then one of my friends who runs alot says man with that MPH you could easily be in low 12's <-- i was like. but he was right my 60' sucks. but like you said it's all about getting that seat time.

 

[gzmo]

yeah I kind of know the feeling... when i got my 12.6 slip I was sooo amped then one of my friends who runs alot says man with that MPH you could easily be in low 12's <-- i was like. but he was right my 60' sucks. but like you said it's all about getting that seat time.

Exactly. Practice makes perfect. I wish I had a 1/4 mile track in my backyard so I can practice all day long

 

[Matt D]

Congrats on the new time man!

 

[gzmo]

Congrats on the new time man!

Thanks. You're doing better than me N/A! I'll be there soon though...just wait! lol

 

[stkjock]

Gzmo - congrats on the PB. One question, why are you slipping the clutch with ET Streets?

 

[Matt D]

Thanks. You're doing better than me N/A! I'll be there soon though...just wait! lol

Yes I am.. but im using every inch of horsepower/ gear combo/ weight reduction possible

If you put some 15" drag rims on there you will be loving the sixty foots

 

[boss 245]

Good job, any time at the track is great time!

 

[gzmo]

Gzmo - congrats on the PB. One question, why are you slipping the clutch with ET Streets?

It's what I've been told to do with 17" e/t's. Should I be dumping it?

Yes I am.. but im using every inch of horsepower/ gear combo/ weight reduction possible

If you put some 15" drag rims on there you will be loving the sixty foots

That is also soon to come. Trying to find a nice used set with nice tires. Than I'll be doing better!

Good job, any time at the track is great time!

Hell yea. I love every second of it.

 

[stkjock]

It's what I've been told to do with 17" e/t's. Should I be dumping it?

I would... I dump on a 265/40/18, get 1.61-1.75 60's all day long

 

[gzmo]

I would... I dump on a 265/40/18, get 1.61-1.75 60's all day long

Hmm.. That's something new I'll try out next time. Thanks for the advice!

 

[jroc07gt]

new clutch, dr's, gear, and i see this car running some nice 11s

 

[circusboy]

If your running et streets you need to dump the clutch lol. just be carful how high in the RPM's you dump it. At your power levels the trany may not like that

N/A you can dump at 6K on et streets, I pulled a 1.62 doing it

 

[Freaknazty]

5xx horsepower , 28x10.5 slicks on bogarts and 6k+ dump tranny lives still to this day never missed a beat If you have good tires let that fucker eat !!!!!!!

 

[dragpac]

5xx horsepower , 28x10.5 slicks on bogarts and 6k+ dump tranny lives still to this day never missed a beat If you have good tires let that fucker eat !!!!!!!

THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKIN BOUT.it's not a poodle it's a jack russell terrior who thinks it's a pitbull.lol

 

[ArtQ]

It's all about seat time, good rip, now you have a better idea of what it's supposed to feel like.....Congrats!

 

[Croft]

DUMP THAT BITCH!!! LOL

Congrats on the new PB..................gotta love love love that feeling!!

 

[KITT]

If your wlling to break it...Dump it! Im pulling 1.7s slipping with 3.55s because I dont wanna break! BUT I dont slip much if ya know what I mean!