WSID 31st Aug - Page 2

Falc'man · 02-09-2011, 05:08 AM

FPV GTHO, are you planning on getting a tune?

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Originally Posted by data_mine

Was a good night, I bested my PB from a 12.7 to a 12.4.

That's excellent. Need to update the sig.
Is that from 3.45s to 3.9s?

prasac · 02-09-2011, 09:08 AM

we are going back out on the 14th. the Fuchs Nationals are on the weekend before so if there is no rain before Wednesday the track should still have a bit of the stickiness left. Joe was saying it gets a lil scary, on the track. in the second pass about half track, the *** end tries to take the front over

on a race meet or test n tune the track is awesome, for instance we 60' 1.28 on race days at the R4R best 60' was a 1.39, the 9.2 run was a 1.51

to enter a track championship is like a $150, you'll get at least 5 passes. it's expensive but its a good weekend out.

it'd be good in times, makes things more interesting. people just tell them at scrutineering what the car runs and then they get assigned the lane. if people don't know then let them have a run or 2 and work it out from there. i think most of the cars that go run between 12-14-sec so might need a couple lanes for those guys.

was talking with Steve last night, the guy with the SS, he runs Nankang 245's on the rear, not sure if they are ZR-rated or not. he wants to hit 130mph, he was saying the engine light was coming on last time and the car kept nosing over. i said just try and stay under 140mph or you'll need a chute n cage

we figure the car with him weighs close to 1850-1900kg.

Giant · 02-09-2011, 10:22 AM

I am thinking of coming up on the 7th sep for test n tune and wednesday R4R. That way the track will be sticky from test n tune not that I need sticky haha.

**Stav** · 02-09-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

Might take some research on their hands or competitors to nominate a group perhaps. I'd be all for it though. Ive been 5-6 times now the last few months and Wednesday night i had my closest run yet against a purple BA XR6. He beat my time by 0.2 but i had a 0.3s faster reaction and was 4mph faster. Interesting dynamic as we went down the strip.

Nice mph there too. 96 mph is good for a 14.2 1/4 mile run.
Saw your car run too..good effort

prasac · 02-09-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Giant

I am thinking of coming up on the 7th sep for test n tune and wednesday R4R. That way the track will be sticky from test n tune not that I need sticky haha.

ok kool, i think for the 7th sept TnT u need to be entered into the Fuchs Nationals.

**data_mine** · 02-09-2011, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

That's excellent. Need to update the sig.
Is that from 3.45s to 3.9s?

I will when the vid is up.

And yeah, only mod is the shorter diff. Getting to the 1/8th much quicker, the 2nd 1/8th is still about the same. Topping out 5th though, so no more shorter diffs, or I won't make the finish line :P

**data_mine** · 02-09-2011, 12:45 PM

Spoke too soon it's ready: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAeqLOh6RP8

FPV GTHO · 02-09-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

FPV GTHO, are you planning on getting a tune?

Eventually i'll get one, i need to sort out first how much more i want to do to the car as i want the tune to be final.

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Originally Posted by Stav

Nice mph there too. 96 mph is good for a 14.2 1/4 mile run.
Saw your car run too..good effort

I think i might need a shorter diff before i see a 14.2

Giant · 02-09-2011, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by prasac

ok kool, i think for the 7th sept TnT u need to be entered into the Fuchs Nationals.

Well I might just got to the Wed night then test and tune finishes at 4 pm and R4R starts 6pm so the track has to be good.

Giant · 02-09-2011, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

My brother got my final run on video, only a mobile phone vid though: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMJnV...&feature=share

Ive got a habit of doing rubbish runs all night then getting something somewhat decent for my final run. A few weeks ago i was running 15.1-15.2s all night then pulled out a 14.6 at the end. This week i was doing 15.2-15.4s before i hit a 14.7s. I think its just with how i might be stalling it up, it seems its pointless trying to hold more than about 1800rpm with the stock converter.

Try Resetting the ECU Once you get to the track that help me get more consistent runs. Just disconnect the battery for 15 mins and then flash headlights and reconnect.

prasac · 02-09-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Giant

Well I might just got to the Wed night then test and tune finishes at 4 pm and R4R starts 6pm so the track has to be good.

yeah, i forgot about that. the track will be very good. we went after a Private Test day last year. was ripping out some very good numbers at a Race 4 Real

Wild Inc. · 02-09-2011, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by data_mine

Spoke too soon it's ready: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAeqLOh6RP8

That's a great time Chris, smashed mine. Good work!

Falc'man · 02-09-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by data_mine

I will when the vid is up.

And yeah, only mod is the shorter diff. Getting to the 1/8th much quicker, the 2nd 1/8th is still about the same. Topping out 5th though, so no more shorter diffs, or I won't make the finish line :P

That's great, I thought it would have given you traction issues. I noticed some of your runs you hit the limiter?
How do the new gears feel in general (spirited-driving mode)?

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

Eventually i'll get one, i need to sort out first how much more i want to do to the car as i want the tune to be final.

After checking your sig I see you've finally worked out what the colour of your car is

. The Ballistic 100cpi cats are a worthwhile addition. The gain in sound alone is worth it.
I have the same car roughly speaking (BF Futura), and if I had my chance to do it again I'd go for a 3" catback. Same mods as you plus cat (I had another aftermarket cat before the 100cpi) and tune, returned a 14.303 @ 98.52mph.

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

I think i might need a shorter diff before i see a 14.2

The 4.1 diff gears and a nice tune would get you a 14.0. Add a stall and you'll be in the 13 second club for sure.

FPV GTHO · 02-09-2011, 11:38 PM

Arent the 100 cell cats technically illegal or something? Maybe a pair of them running into a stock XR6T system would be the trick for flow and emissions compliance. I'd chuck some cams and a new diff at the car (not really sold on a stall yet) if i wasnt trying to build my other car, an EB V8 that i figure needs about $10-15K put into it for the way i want it. At the moment im thinking just a Territory intake pipe and a tune and that'll be it.

Falc'man · 03-09-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

Arent the 100 cell cats technically illegal or something? Maybe a pair of them running into a stock XR6T system would be the trick for flow and emissions compliance. I'd chuck some cams and a new diff at the car (not really sold on a stall yet) if i wasnt trying to build my other car, an EB V8 that i figure needs about $10-15K put into it for the way i want it. At the moment im thinking just a Territory intake pipe and a tune and that'll be it.

Yes, the aftermarket cat, 100cpi or not, will have you fail Euro 3. (When the engine light goes on this indicates you're no longer passing emissions).
If you get a tune the tuner will have this light removed permanently to avoid any unwanted attention. It's not like your gutting it. If you keep the old one lying around you should be safe.

What tyres did you do you run in?

**data_mine** · 03-09-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

That's great, I thought it would have given you traction issues. I noticed some of your runs you hit the limiter?
How do the new gears feel in general (spirited-driving mode)?

I'm not normally wringing it right out to the limiter in spirited driving, or even circuit work. The video is essentially my first runs on the shorter gears.

This is a recent hillclimb, no problems other than no traction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2a38ZSUU4k

Falc'man · 03-09-2011, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by data_mine

I'm not normally wringing it right out to the limiter in spirited driving, or even circuit work. The video is essentially my first runs on the shorter gears.

What I meant was is the new gearset notably better when plodding along at 6 or 7 tenths? Are there any cons?

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Originally Posted by data_mine

This is a recent hillclimb, no problems other than no traction: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2a38ZSUU4k

I watched that earlier after I watching the wsid video, very nice driving.
Your car really moves, and sounds great.

**data_mine** · 03-09-2011, 12:42 AM

yeah, for daily driving, it's much more responsive.

Downside, is worse highway economy. Around town it's exactly the same.

Would I do it again. Yes.

FPV GTHO · 03-09-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Falc'man

Yes, the aftermarket cat, 100cpi or not, will have you fail Euro 3. (When the engine light goes on this indicates you're no longer passing emissions).
If you get a tune the tuner will have this light removed permanently to avoid any unwanted attention. It's not like your gutting it. If you keep the old one lying around you should be safe.

What tyres did you do you run in?

This time i had the 215/60/16's on the back at about 23psi, last time when i went quicker i ran my regular front 245/40/18's on the back at 24psi with the chasers on the front at 45psi.

**Stav** · 03-09-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

Eventually i'll get one, i need to sort out first how much more i want to do to the car as i want the tune to be final.

I think i might need a shorter diff before i see a 14.2

Probably right but once the 60 footer comes down youll do well

FPV GTHO · 03-09-2011, 01:49 AM

Theres some rule of thumb isnt there with dropping time on the 60ft and how it translates to the overall time? Something like a couple of tenths off the 60ft will be a second quicker over the quarter?

Falc'man · 03-09-2011, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

Theres some rule of thumb isnt there with dropping time on the 60ft and how it translates to the overall time? Something like a couple of tenths off the 60ft will be a second quicker over the quarter?

Yeah one tenth at the 60' translates to two tenths at the quarter.

prasac · 03-09-2011, 10:04 AM

video of some of the falcons at the track on Wednesday http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47rt1QS83Dg

dieseltrain79 · 03-09-2011, 07:42 PM

I miss going out runnin ... I know people scratch their heads when a factory turbo'd car on pump gas is running 11's ;)

Its so much fun , i love drag racing . But with a 3 wk old baby in special care atm , the new season is definately on hold for me

prasac · 04-09-2011, 08:41 AM

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I miss going out runnin ... I know people scratch their heads when a factory turbo'd car on pump gas is running 11's ;)

Its so much fun , i love drag racing . But with a 3 wk old baby in special care atm , the new season is definately on hold for me

i know a dozen or so guys that miss u at the weekly dinner also

family first everything else is second.

Giant · 05-09-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

This time i had the 215/60/16's on the back at about 23psi, last time when i went quicker i ran my regular front 245/40/18's on the back at 24psi with the chasers on the front at 45psi.

Mate try some 225 50 16 give u a lower tyre dia or 205 50 16 I have both the 205 are 0.2 quicker over 225 50 16 and the 225 50 16 are about 0.2 quicker then the 215 60 16 stockies.

FPV GTHO · 06-09-2011, 03:31 PM

That much of a gain isnt really a surprise, i ran the 275/40/18 rears my 3rd last time and my best run was a 15.0. I tried to fit a 205/65/15 from my EB before i went last time but something wasnt allowing it to sit on the hub properly.

Giant · 09-09-2011, 12:05 PM

E Series have a diff offset and also 15 inch don't fit over BA front brakes but I have read you can USE a pair of E series wheels on the rear for the track but they wont clear the front brakes.

Giant · 09-09-2011, 12:07 PM

I did a bit of testing on Wednesday and did a 15.9 on stock tune on LPG