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Re: Stickers = Fast
Did the previous owner hit that time at that track? That track looks like hell. Looks like no track prep, no cleaning of rubber, poor maintenance.
I wouldn't be surprised to see you pick up some time at a half-assed decently maintained track.
Did the previous owner hit that time at that track? That track looks like hell. Looks like no track prep, no cleaning of rubber, poor maintenance.
I wouldn't be surprised to see you pick up some time at a half-assed decently maintained track.
Re: Stickers = Fast
no, that's what I meant to say aswell. The 12.9 was run at a proper track.
this place is a craphole... they don't maintain sh*t. Luskville Dragway. A few years ago, they repaved their 60ft to keep it "NHRA legal". Can you believe they run jet cars at this place??? Of course they shutdown at 1/8th mile, but you should see these cars bounching around on the pot holes and bumps. There's lots of quick cars in Ottawa, some running 9s... but these guys refuse to run at this track, it's just too dangerous for a quick car. The owner's family of backstabbing Quebec'rs, mustang guys, and lots of ricers are all you see at this place now...
yeah, I don't expect much better than mid 13s at this track... a 13.2 at best.
but even at that time, my car should be trapping 103 or 104mph like it did the first time I took her out. But she seems to crap-out and barely breaks 99mph.
I did run a 13.5 last summer, on slicks, but I could feel the car struggling at the top end... and she barely trapped 97 - 98mph.
crash said:
no, that's what I meant to say aswell. The 12.9 was run at a proper track.
this place is a craphole... they don't maintain sh*t. Luskville Dragway. A few years ago, they repaved their 60ft to keep it "NHRA legal". Can you believe they run jet cars at this place??? Of course they shutdown at 1/8th mile, but you should see these cars bounching around on the pot holes and bumps. There's lots of quick cars in Ottawa, some running 9s... but these guys refuse to run at this track, it's just too dangerous for a quick car. The owner's family of backstabbing Quebec'rs, mustang guys, and lots of ricers are all you see at this place now...
yeah, I don't expect much better than mid 13s at this track... a 13.2 at best.
but even at that time, my car should be trapping 103 or 104mph like it did the first time I took her out. But she seems to crap-out and barely breaks 99mph.
I did run a 13.5 last summer, on slicks, but I could feel the car struggling at the top end... and she barely trapped 97 - 98mph.
Re: Stickers = Fast
okay, so planning another trip to the track in a few weeks. The Ottawa Buick crew is coming, so can't miss it!
... so here's a few things I'll do in hopes to improve my times.
- carb tuning. I'm sure it needs a rebuild to clean it up, but I want to take my time, so this will likely be done over the winter. But I will try tuning it at the track.
- timing. I haven't checked timing in a long time, and maybe it's slipped a little. I'll pull off the cap, clean up the rotors, weights, and contact points, and retime it. I might pull back a few degrees to get some HP in the top end.
- trans fluid. I noticed the other day that it was low. Then I remembered, shortly after the fluid change, I added a trans cooler, so some fluid was left in the rad. I'll top off the trans and that might help hit my target 102mph.
- linelock. I've had it sitting around, so I'll install it and do some proper burnouts on my slicks.
- driveshaft loop. JBreu is giving me his (what a guy, give him a hand)... I'll have to mod it for a 3" setback.
- weight reduction. I'll pull off my pushbar, the passenger seats, spare tire & jack, and maybe my hood. And with some hood clearance, I'll try to run a bigger air filter.
- suspension. I've been thinking of adding a bag on the right rear, but short on cash, so that will have to weight. I'll pull off my front sway bar. And I'm asking some friends if they can lend me smaller tires for the front.
other than that, it's all up to technique. Last time, on a few runs, I rev'd to 6500rpm hoping to help pull a better trap speed. But my cam starts to drop after 6000, so I think I will only rev to 6100 or 6200 this time... that seems to be the heighest power-band, and it seems to pull harder.
the clutches in my posi are starting to crap out, and I think it'll struggle on slicks. So hopefull the linelock takes care of that. I'll get someone to stage me so I can line up on some clean tarmac. Other than that, it's pretty easy on slicks... load the stall as high as I can, and foot hard to the floor on GREEN!
Any other suggestions guys?
okay, so planning another trip to the track in a few weeks. The Ottawa Buick crew is coming, so can't miss it!
... so here's a few things I'll do in hopes to improve my times.
- carb tuning. I'm sure it needs a rebuild to clean it up, but I want to take my time, so this will likely be done over the winter. But I will try tuning it at the track.
- timing. I haven't checked timing in a long time, and maybe it's slipped a little. I'll pull off the cap, clean up the rotors, weights, and contact points, and retime it. I might pull back a few degrees to get some HP in the top end.
- trans fluid. I noticed the other day that it was low. Then I remembered, shortly after the fluid change, I added a trans cooler, so some fluid was left in the rad. I'll top off the trans and that might help hit my target 102mph.
- linelock. I've had it sitting around, so I'll install it and do some proper burnouts on my slicks.
- driveshaft loop. JBreu is giving me his (what a guy, give him a hand)... I'll have to mod it for a 3" setback.
- weight reduction. I'll pull off my pushbar, the passenger seats, spare tire & jack, and maybe my hood. And with some hood clearance, I'll try to run a bigger air filter.
- suspension. I've been thinking of adding a bag on the right rear, but short on cash, so that will have to weight. I'll pull off my front sway bar. And I'm asking some friends if they can lend me smaller tires for the front.
other than that, it's all up to technique. Last time, on a few runs, I rev'd to 6500rpm hoping to help pull a better trap speed. But my cam starts to drop after 6000, so I think I will only rev to 6100 or 6200 this time... that seems to be the heighest power-band, and it seems to pull harder.
the clutches in my posi are starting to crap out, and I think it'll struggle on slicks. So hopefull the linelock takes care of that. I'll get someone to stage me so I can line up on some clean tarmac. Other than that, it's pretty easy on slicks... load the stall as high as I can, and foot hard to the floor on GREEN!
Any other suggestions guys?
Re: Stickers = Fast (Another Trip to the Strip)
Add performance stickers (Summit, Lunati, Holley, etc.)
Add performance stickers (Summit, Lunati, Holley, etc.)
Re: Stickers = Fast (Another Trip to the Strip)
duh!
thanks Q,
speakin of which, I found a whole bunch more stickers from my brother's new Buick suspension.
Score!
jeez, how could I forget?!Qdub24 said:Add performance stickers (Summit, Lunati, Holley, etc.)
duh!thanks Q,
speakin of which, I found a whole bunch more stickers from my brother's new Buick suspension.
Score!Re: Stickers = Fast (Another Trip to the Strip)
I think you have it all covered friend............Like you I will also be going back to the track in a few weeks........I will also check my timing and see where it is... I will also get as much as I can on the foot break with the converter and mash it like hell at the light...I figure I will also lower the tire pressure in my Nitto Drags from 20 psi to 16 psi..... If you can get her to hook you will no doubt be in the low 13's or high 12's, I'm sure of that....The extra weight you'll be taking off will help out as well.... Make sure you keep us posted!!!
I think you have it all covered friend............Like you I will also be going back to the track in a few weeks........I will also check my timing and see where it is... I will also get as much as I can on the foot break with the converter and mash it like hell at the light...I figure I will also lower the tire pressure in my Nitto Drags from 20 psi to 16 psi..... If you can get her to hook you will no doubt be in the low 13's or high 12's, I'm sure of that....The extra weight you'll be taking off will help out as well.... Make sure you keep us posted!!!
Re: Stickers = Fast
"not that there's anything wrong with that..."(another seinfeld reference )
3XBrownCutty said:
"not that there's anything wrong with that..."(another seinfeld reference
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Re: UPDATE Oct 3rd - Another Trip to the Strip
okay, I'm gonna be a jackass and hold you in suspense...
Made another trip to the strip yesterday with some tweeks to the car. See what happened tomorrow! will add some pics
okay, I'm gonna be a jackass and hold you in suspense...
Made another trip to the strip yesterday with some tweeks to the car. See what happened tomorrow! will add some pics
why do we have to wait
for you so everyone can be waiting in suspense- Status
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