Scott invited all of us to hit the track yesterday. It was a great time overall, however, I knew my launch was going to be my downfall. This was my second time racing down the 1/4 mile and the first time in this car.
About two years ago, I pulled off a 15.8 at 88 mph in my stock '92. Yesterday, I pulled a best of 14.6 at 110 mph spinning most of 1st and a good deal of second. My first run resulted in a shattered axle shifting into 2nd gear
, but a run to Napa to pick up a new axle and Scott had me back together in time to make my next run. My next runs had me scared to break another axle so my launching shows that. I had to worry about getting home, right?
Scott had a great night. He got his best time ever which is excellent considering the altitude (video). He also took home first place for his class that night! Congrats Scott. Scott also pushed me out the way to replace my axle, but he got it done quickly. Thanks again Scott (and Travis)! Apparently I was getting in the way of fixing my own car, so I went to go talk with Pat and Terry
Terry had good runs considering he was fighting detonation and a knock monitor that had a mind of it's own. I know he had to back out and had a stumble here and there, but he still beat me. IIRC, after tightening his belt, he was pushing 15 PSI.
Pat's Bimmer always surprises people. It's a boat, but it is fast. The torque converter won't allow him to brake boost, however, the video still shows him taking down a Vette (note the times of what a Vette pulls up in this thin air).
Here is 3 minute video compilation of the night. I'll post a picture of my personal trophy piece (got two now), the broken axle. Luckily, this one broke at the knuckle... Sure as **** won't be able to talk the old lady into letting me buy the $1k axles since we're about to buy a house.
Video - http://www.mediafire.com/?o9jssmdt2jv
About two years ago, I pulled off a 15.8 at 88 mph in my stock '92. Yesterday, I pulled a best of 14.6 at 110 mph spinning most of 1st and a good deal of second. My first run resulted in a shattered axle shifting into 2nd gear
, but a run to Napa to pick up a new axle and Scott had me back together in time to make my next run. My next runs had me scared to break another axle so my launching shows that. I had to worry about getting home, right?Scott had a great night. He got his best time ever which is excellent considering the altitude (video). He also took home first place for his class that night! Congrats Scott. Scott also pushed me out the way to replace my axle, but he got it done quickly. Thanks again Scott (and Travis)! Apparently I was getting in the way of fixing my own car, so I went to go talk with Pat and Terry
Terry had good runs considering he was fighting detonation and a knock monitor that had a mind of it's own. I know he had to back out and had a stumble here and there, but he still beat me. IIRC, after tightening his belt, he was pushing 15 PSI.
Pat's Bimmer always surprises people. It's a boat, but it is fast. The torque converter won't allow him to brake boost, however, the video still shows him taking down a Vette (note the times of what a Vette pulls up in this thin air).
Here is 3 minute video compilation of the night. I'll post a picture of my personal trophy piece (got two now), the broken axle. Luckily, this one broke at the knuckle... Sure as **** won't be able to talk the old lady into letting me buy the $1k axles since we're about to buy a house.
Video - http://www.mediafire.com/?o9jssmdt2jv
