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jedi3000gt · 04-28-2008, 09:48 AM

I went to the track last friday night an waited 3hours to get 1 freaking pass. I fell asleep on the line and had a terrible pass. 2.546 60ft. with a 1.098 light. 108.2mph @14.123 ET

the guy i ran had a mustang with drag radials. He ran 12.546 at 110.8 mph. He got me by at least 7 lengths off the line. I also ran street tires. On may 9th i will have plenty of time to practice my launches. I will also have drag radials by this thursday.

Hannibalzero · 04-28-2008, 10:19 AM

Nice 60 foot.

I think you could have pushed the car faster down the first 60".

Better luck next time. Its hard to get an impressive time with just one run, especially with FWD traction. DR's should help improve that time significantly.

Stealthee · 04-28-2008, 11:01 AM

Traction likes to break things though too.

Ask me how I know.

jedi3000gt · 04-28-2008, 11:13 AM

yeah but not setting your launch rpm and eating a cheese sandwich while the tree is lighting down doesnt help either. for the track rental on May 9th i have 4 axle shafts and all the tools ready just incase they break. if i can get that 60ft down to 1.900 or better than i should be able to run between 12.5 and 12.8 sec. ETs. i want to hit that 110mph. i watched the video and besides the launch i was Granny-Shifting like a mo-fo! there's atleast 3-4/10's of a second to take off there.

Hannibalzero · 04-28-2008, 11:30 AM

Um, you won't be breaking axles my friend.

You'll kill the differential long before that.

Stealthee · 04-28-2008, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hannibalzero

Um, you won't be breaking axles my friend.

You'll kill the differential long before that.

Bingo.

Our axle shafts are strong as hell. Only very few people have needed upgraded ones and that was for the rear of AWD's.

The FWD diffs are weak as fuck. I really don't need to explain any more.

Mike94TT · 04-28-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jedi3000gt

yeah but not setting your launch rpm and eating a cheese sandwich while the tree is lighting down doesnt help either. for the track rental on May 9th i have 4 axle shafts and all the tools ready just incase they break. if i can get that 60ft down to 1.900 or better than i should be able to run between 12.5 and 12.8 sec. ETs. i want to hit that 110mph. i watched the video and besides the launch i was Granny-Shifting like a mo-fo! there's atleast 3-4/10's of a second to take off there.

OMG Granny Shifting, NOOO!!!

jedi3000gt · 04-28-2008, 05:50 PM

well i have only broken 1 diff but 3 axle-shafts. all right side ones. i really need to put my lsd tranny in. just waiting to destroy this one

Stealthee · 04-28-2008, 06:06 PM

Dont wait. If the diff goes its going to take part of the trans case with it.

As far as breaking axle shafts, it sounds like there are other issues. FWD TT guys making nice power don't even break theirs.

jedi3000gt · 04-28-2008, 06:22 PM

my case is already JB Welded together from the old clutch pressure plate coming apart. i have Phantom inserts in it already. my other tranny has kryo-treated gears and a Quaife lsd diff

04-28-2008, 09:48 AM	#641 (permalink)
jedi3000gt Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Annapolis, MD Drives: 94GT Black STS TURBO Trader Rating: (7)	Re: East Coast Gathering 2008: the official thread I went to the track last friday night an waited 3hours to get 1 freaking pass. I fell asleep on the line and had a terrible pass. 2.546 60ft. with a 1.098 light. 108.2mph @14.123 ET the guy i ran had a mustang with drag radials. He ran 12.546 at 110.8 mph. He got me by at least 7 lengths off the line. I also ran street tires. On may 9th i will have plenty of time to practice my launches. I will also have drag radials by this thursday. __________________

04-28-2008, 10:19 AM	#642 (permalink)
Hannibalzero H to the izzO Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern VA Drives: Recklessly Trader Rating: (55)	Re: East Coast Gathering 2008: the official thread Nice 60 foot. I think you could have pushed the car faster down the first 60". Better luck next time. Its hard to get an impressive time with just one run, especially with FWD traction. DR's should help improve that time significantly. __________________

04-28-2008, 11:01 AM	#643 (permalink)
Stealthee Damage Control Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 1 hr south of Pitt Drives: 1994 Stealth Trader Rating: (78)	Re: East Coast Gathering 2008: the official thread Traction likes to break things though too. Ask me how I know. __________________ Kbizzle [11:25 P.M.]: my ass is really sore Kbizzle [11:25 P.M.]: this is most displeasing

04-28-2008, 11:13 AM	#644 (permalink)
jedi3000gt Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Annapolis, MD Drives: 94GT Black STS TURBO Trader Rating: (7)	Re: East Coast Gathering 2008: the official thread yeah but not setting your launch rpm and eating a cheese sandwich while the tree is lighting down doesnt help either. for the track rental on May 9th i have 4 axle shafts and all the tools ready just incase they break. if i can get that 60ft down to 1.900 or better than i should be able to run between 12.5 and 12.8 sec. ETs. i want to hit that 110mph. i watched the video and besides the launch i was Granny-Shifting like a mo-fo! there's atleast 3-4/10's of a second to take off there.

04-28-2008, 11:30 AM	#645 (permalink)
Hannibalzero H to the izzO Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Northern VA Drives: Recklessly Trader Rating: (55)	Re: East Coast Gathering 2008: the official thread Um, you won't be breaking axles my friend. You'll kill the differential long before that.

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04-28-2008, 05:50 PM	#648 (permalink)
jedi3000gt Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Annapolis, MD Drives: 94GT Black STS TURBO Trader Rating: (7)	Re: East Coast Gathering 2008: the official thread well i have only broken 1 diff but 3 axle-shafts. all right side ones. i really need to put my lsd tranny in. just waiting to destroy this one

04-28-2008, 06:06 PM	#649 (permalink)
Stealthee Damage Control Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 1 hr south of Pitt Drives: 1994 Stealth Trader Rating: (78)	Re: East Coast Gathering 2008: the official thread Dont wait. If the diff goes its going to take part of the trans case with it. As far as breaking axle shafts, it sounds like there are other issues. FWD TT guys making nice power don't even break theirs.

04-28-2008, 06:22 PM	#650 (permalink)
jedi3000gt Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Annapolis, MD Drives: 94GT Black STS TURBO Trader Rating: (7)	Re: East Coast Gathering 2008: the official thread my case is already JB Welded together from the old clutch pressure plate coming apart. i have Phantom inserts in it already. my other tranny has kryo-treated gears and a Quaife lsd diff

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