Saturday night at the track ROCKS!
Thread Starter
Pr0n King
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 26,618
From: The Land of Rocks
Car Info: Turncoat Turbo
Saturday night at the track ROCKS!
Had some fun tonight at the dragstrip...
1. Track was DEAD. I didn't get there until ~9:45pm and I was #121. I didn't wait more than 5 mins to run all night (and I made 6 passes with plenty of cool down time between each).
2. My car likes to spin tires. Everytime I could get a good roast out of the tires (whether it was due to 50psi tire pressures or because I took Reg's/Raudi's advice and rolled through the water on stock pressure) I ran 12 second e.t.'s all night. When I slipped the clutch more than I spun the tires I went 13.0's @ 103.7x...
3. Met Russ and his friend Lad - good to finally be able to put a face to the handle! Come on out and drag race that beastie! It's fun!
4. Jon ALMOST got another 13-second timeslip tonight... I think he went 14.0 @ 104mph... That's hauling on the top end!
5. $8 for 2 hours of fun is a GREAT deal...
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
1. Track was DEAD. I didn't get there until ~9:45pm and I was #121. I didn't wait more than 5 mins to run all night (and I made 6 passes with plenty of cool down time between each).
2. My car likes to spin tires. Everytime I could get a good roast out of the tires (whether it was due to 50psi tire pressures or because I took Reg's/Raudi's advice and rolled through the water on stock pressure) I ran 12 second e.t.'s all night. When I slipped the clutch more than I spun the tires I went 13.0's @ 103.7x...
3. Met Russ and his friend Lad - good to finally be able to put a face to the handle! Come on out and drag race that beastie! It's fun!
4. Jon ALMOST got another 13-second timeslip tonight... I think he went 14.0 @ 104mph... That's hauling on the top end!
5. $8 for 2 hours of fun is a GREAT deal...
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
Thread Starter
Pr0n King
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 26,618
From: The Land of Rocks
Car Info: Turncoat Turbo
Sorry for rubbing it in, Guys!
I didn't play with the boost (still hovering up there around 19.5psi) but played a lot with tire pressure.
I didn't mess much with timing except to fatten up the curve from 4,500+ instead of concentrating on 6k and up...
Didn't get any personal bests, but the weather wasn't the absolute best either.
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
I didn't play with the boost (still hovering up there around 19.5psi) but played a lot with tire pressure.
I didn't mess much with timing except to fatten up the curve from 4,500+ instead of concentrating on 6k and up...
Didn't get any personal bests, but the weather wasn't the absolute best either.
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
VIP Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 2,518
From: Plymouth, MN
Car Info: 94 T-Leg Sedan and a 00 M5
Originally posted by IS2Scooby
I didn't play with the boost (still hovering up there around 19.5psi)
I didn't play with the boost (still hovering up there around 19.5psi)
Originally posted by IS2Scooby
but played a lot with tire pressure.
but played a lot with tire pressure.
Oh well, back to the Bacardi, I go.
Thread Starter
Pr0n King
iTrader: (3)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 26,618
From: The Land of Rocks
Car Info: Turncoat Turbo
Was just talking to Wes about this last night. Seems like we have to "overdrive" our turbos just a bit down here in Hawaii to make power. Not sure of the exact reason behind this - but I believe we're just trying to negate a bit of the "Hawaii Triangle" factor where we run slower than our mainland counterparts.
I'd feel more comfortable getting the boost down to 18.5psi or so, but one of the nice things about the UTEC is that it gives me the ability to tune around the boost I want to make. Not that it's got me very far, but it's nice to know the possibility exists.
Yep, 50psi in the Azenis. They're rock hard and will jar all your fillings loose in short order but it's a small price to pay on the drive to and from the track to turn the #'s!
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
I'd feel more comfortable getting the boost down to 18.5psi or so, but one of the nice things about the UTEC is that it gives me the ability to tune around the boost I want to make. Not that it's got me very far, but it's nice to know the possibility exists.
Yep, 50psi in the Azenis. They're rock hard and will jar all your fillings loose in short order but it's a small price to pay on the drive to and from the track to turn the #'s!
__________________
Best Car Insurance | Auto Protection Today | FREE Trade-In Quote
Registered User
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 191
overdriving turbo in Hawaii
I think it has to deal with density altitude.
I forgot the computations from flight school.
Joey should know.
Even at night at a given temperature your car could be acting like it was at 2000-3000 feet elevation.
If it affects small aircraft with takeoff distance here it will a affect a car.
I forgot the computations from flight school.
Joey should know.
Even at night at a given temperature your car could be acting like it was at 2000-3000 feet elevation.
If it affects small aircraft with takeoff distance here it will a affect a car.
Registered User
iTrader: (33)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 10,455
From: Boostin' troubles away - 4EAT Memories 12.87@103.2
Car Info: 51E LHD V7 STI (2.0)
Re: Saturday night at the track ROCKS!
Originally posted by IS2Scooby
Had some fun tonight at the dragstrip...
1. Track was DEAD. I didn't get there until ~9:45pm and I was #121. I didn't wait more than 5 mins to run all night (and I made 6 passes with plenty of cool down time between each).
2. My car likes to spin tires. Everytime I could get a good roast out of the tires (whether it was due to 50psi tire pressures or because I took Reg's/Raudi's advice and rolled through the water on stock pressure) I ran 12 second e.t.'s all night. When I slipped the clutch more than I spun the tires I went 13.0's @ 103.7x...
3. Met Russ and his friend Lad - good to finally be able to put a face to the handle! Come on out and drag race that beastie! It's fun!
4. Jon ALMOST got another 13-second timeslip tonight... I think he went 14.0 @ 104mph... That's hauling on the top end!
5. $8 for 2 hours of fun is a GREAT deal...
Had some fun tonight at the dragstrip...
1. Track was DEAD. I didn't get there until ~9:45pm and I was #121. I didn't wait more than 5 mins to run all night (and I made 6 passes with plenty of cool down time between each).
2. My car likes to spin tires. Everytime I could get a good roast out of the tires (whether it was due to 50psi tire pressures or because I took Reg's/Raudi's advice and rolled through the water on stock pressure) I ran 12 second e.t.'s all night. When I slipped the clutch more than I spun the tires I went 13.0's @ 103.7x...
3. Met Russ and his friend Lad - good to finally be able to put a face to the handle! Come on out and drag race that beastie! It's fun!
4. Jon ALMOST got another 13-second timeslip tonight... I think he went 14.0 @ 104mph... That's hauling on the top end!
5. $8 for 2 hours of fun is a GREAT deal...
I would have ran a 13.8 again
Jon
Yo Richard, I was honored to meet you & Jon (sorry!) at the track! Talking to you in person is exactly like reading your posts...you potogee, brah! Ha,ha! Nah, but I'll be needing your guidance in the future when I attempt drag racing...lots of respect for you guys! Drag on!
oh yes, glad to see you happy with your results...finally.
oh yes, glad to see you happy with your results...finally.
Last edited by russ; Apr 28, 2003 at 03:02 PM.
Registered User
iTrader: (33)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 10,455
From: Boostin' troubles away - 4EAT Memories 12.87@103.2
Car Info: 51E LHD V7 STI (2.0)
Originally posted by BoOm
Jon: just get your damn TC installed and quit *****in. Hahahhaha
Jon: just get your damn TC installed and quit *****in. Hahahhaha
Anyone care to donate to the cause?
Accepting donations for me to put in my TC so I can be the 1st 12 second 4EAT on the island!
If someone were to give me $600 (should be around $500 though) I'll get it installed and give you the change!
Jon
Registered User
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 2,980
From: Cali
Car Info: Pilot & Prius.
Originally posted by iNfEk
Hehehehe... Don't worry it'll be in as soon as I can get some money!
Anyone care to donate to the cause?
Accepting donations for me to put in my TC so I can be the 1st 12 second 4EAT on the island!
If someone were to give me $600 (should be around $500 though) I'll get it installed and give you the change!
Jon
Hehehehe... Don't worry it'll be in as soon as I can get some money!
Anyone care to donate to the cause?
Accepting donations for me to put in my TC so I can be the 1st 12 second 4EAT on the island!
If someone were to give me $600 (should be around $500 though) I'll get it installed and give you the change!
Jon
(glancing over at the pregnant wife im reconsidering the above post, dont tell her i said that!)
Registered User
iTrader: (33)
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 10,455
From: Boostin' troubles away - 4EAT Memories 12.87@103.2
Car Info: 51E LHD V7 STI (2.0)
Originally posted by DaveWRX
We could have a car wash and make the wives wear bikinis to raise you some money for the TC!
(glancing over at the pregnant wife im reconsidering the above post, dont tell her i said that!)
We could have a car wash and make the wives wear bikinis to raise you some money for the TC!
(glancing over at the pregnant wife im reconsidering the above post, dont tell her i said that!)
Jon
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gpatmac
Hawaii
10
Jan 5, 2004 12:45 AM
nachomc
Meetings, Events and Group Streaking
0
Sep 7, 2003 02:14 PM