Subject	SoCal Drag Day results! (pics and videos)
Posted by	SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) on December 27, 2003 at 4:07 AM
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Message	A few of us TT.net guys (Me, Seb and DrDCanaceu in particular) decided to head up to our local drag strip for some shakedown runs and to try out our setups. Unfortunately, the track has an elevation of 2,710 feet!. What that means is much slower times and not the most ideal track for ETs...or so we thought. It turned out to be a great day regardless, thanks to the cold weather and the fact that my lazy ass FINALLY got out to the drags! In fact, Seb ran a new personal best even compared to sea level tracks and when corrected is just barely into the 10s! LACR is nice enough to provide racers with the corrected numbers (as well as the true ones) that take into account the drastic elevation. You and I both know it isn't an exact science, but it gives you an idea what you would normally run. We'll back it all up on January 10th at Fontana :) Results on the day: Los Angeles County Raceway (Elevation 2,710 feet) ET: multiply your et (at LACR) by .9675 MPH: multiply your mph (at LACR) by 1.0325 Seb Best time: 11.35 @ 124.5mph w/ 1.7 60' time - 11.5 @ 124mph Corrected: 10.98 @ 128mph Notes: He got a slip saying 11.5 but I have two different people (and commentary on the video during the run) that say the lights showed an 11.35. So it will surely take some backing up next month to clarify this. He's been known to knock out 1.6s with ease...I can't wait to see what he can do next month! 10s anyone? I'm confident he can with his latest setup! Major props to Seb for giving me shop space to prepare for the track and helping out! SeedyROM Best time: 12.89 @ 106mph (ugh!) w/ 1.94 60' time Corrected: 12.47 @ 110mph Notes: First time with the new higher stall speed. I nailed a 1.8 early on, but couldn't keep things consistent. I also found on that on 5 of my 6 runs the car was shifting at 6,100RPM! In fact, my 12.89 was with a peak shift point of 6,180RPM. It turns out my HKS ALC combined with Dupree's special tranny = insanely early shifts and horrid MPH (note the 106!). Because of my burnouts, my peak RPM showed as 7,100 until the second to last run where I reset it just before the launch. It was then I realized I just can't run (and don't need) the ALC. I yanked it out 20 minutes before closing only to blow the launch on my last pass horribly! We got most of my cursing on video too ;) Can't wait to get back to sea level and try to get into the 11s on stocker turbos/intercoolers/injectors/differential. I'm optimistic, but until I do it, I can't say shit. DrDCanaceu (Can Ace U!) Best time: 12.9X @ 110mph w/ 2.1 60' time Corrected: 12.48 @ 113mph Notes: Dr. Dean is the inspiration that got me back out to the track! He was out there earlier this month pulling 12.1s @ 2,700 feet with a 60-shot and 2.1 60' times. Once he gets his BFGs to get him down into the 1.7s and comes out to the sea level tracks, he might be in the deep 11s/very high 10s as well. Only time and practice will tell! So as you can see, a pretty damn good night given our location. If anything, this just makes us want to get back to our regular track and stake some claims on Arnel's lists! Considering how quick I was knocked off it with my 12.6 earlier this year, it'll be nice to get back on soon :) In the meantime, here's a few videos on the night: THIS is how you heat up your tires. The 10 second domestics had nothing on me today! The best part is, they weren't even my slicks ;) Uber burnout And here's Seb's monster burnout and 11.35 run. Wish I was on the camera so I could have zoomed in on the time! Seb impressing the domestic-loving local yokels And some random pics on the day (Dean, how did you manage to not be in ANY of them! Damn you...I know you have film though!) Early morning preparation. Okay, so it was after noon when I got there... Seb hard at work installing last minute goodies for the track. Seb in the pits Yours truly Doing this on stock turbos in the waterbox... ...will yield this on ET Streets :D And that's after just one burnout. I must have 5 lbs. of rubber on there in the garage right now. That's it kids. I hope to bring you many more posts like this as the season starts up again. Just when I thought I wasn't into drag...I get sucked right back in. Thanks again to Seb and Dean for a great time today! Kamikaze shooters for everyone! My 300Zs: www.zheaven.com - Have a question about either of my 300ZXs? Answers lie within. Admin: www.350ZForum.com - Your source for the lastest info on the new Nissan 350Z! Writer: www.SportZMagazine.com - Nothing but Z cars from cover to cover! Subscribe today! Moderator: www.TwinTurbo.net - Hands down, the best site for 90-96 Z car info and discussion!
Follow Ups	SoCal Drag Day results! (pics and videos) - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 04:07:28 12/27/03 You're looking kinda red these days :P - Snoguitar 04:17:10 12/27/03 lol (n/m) - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 04:19:40 12/27/03 what's going on for new years? (n/m) - Playboy 04:34:38 12/27/03 No idea - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 12:52:39 12/27/03 If everyone feels like going to Vegas... - Snoguitar 17:37:17 12/27/03 hitchhike (n/m) - Playboy 19:02:12 12/27/03 Hey Dont forget me guys! Thats my pearl z in the background. - ForceFedZ32 05:12:54 12/27/03 upping your boost gave you lower traps - odd, no? (n/m) - Scotts94z32 12:02:20 12/27/03 Note his 60' times. He was probably spinning a bunch - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 12:51:41 12/27/03 Wasn't sure what your screen name was! Good runs man! (n/m) - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 12:50:39 12/27/03 Remember the optimal shift points.... (n/m) - Seb 13:02:13 12/27/03 damn Seedy.. - MaxBoostTT 05:15:07 12/27/03 Seedy, what kind of troubles are you having off the line? >> - Arnel(Z32R.com) 07:50:10 12/27/03 I actually overpowered the ET Streets! - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 13:09:35 12/27/03 I can see a sig quote in there for sure lol - SilverTwin(OH) 07:53:22 12/27/03 Done, and Done! - junxster 08:54:27 12/27/03 LOL (n/m) - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 12:56:49 12/27/03 I don't think you can take the full correction factor - colocomp (Denver) 08:42:59 12/27/03 I agree with you on this. - Marshall 10:30:32 12/27/03 So how *would* one come up with a better correction for - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 13:05:42 12/27/03 Do not use any correction - Chip(GMS Racing) 13:42:53 12/27/03 Aw, you're no fun ;) - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 13:56:21 12/27/03 a track has turns :) (n/m) - Guapo 14:12:03 12/27/03 I deserve that :) - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 14:22:30 12/27/03 Benedict Arnold. (n/m) - Spee 17:55:01 12/27/03 I think the same way, I just been around TOO many people - Chip(GMS Racing) 14:22:20 12/27/03 Two thumbs up, no correction.... - RSR 15:40:23 12/27/03 I guess I am just "old school" - Chip(GMS Racing) 14:52:01 12/28/03 It would depend on your boost - Marshall 15:48:55 12/27/03 Where is there a track which is at sea level? (n/m) - Red ZX (Sr. N00b) 18:31:19 12/27/03 Sea level :), How would one account for Avg low Traps speeds - ZBlacktt 10:52:52 12/27/03 It sucks to be a high altitude location, - colocomp (Denver) 11:18:25 12/27/03 Dude.... - RSR 11:48:13 12/27/03 and WTFAU? (n/m) - ZBlacktt 14:15:28 12/27/03 If I had a scanner I'd scan KCIR 1986 track days - ZBlacktt 14:41:55 12/27/03 lol (n/m) - Guapo 14:46:28 12/27/03 I ran a 1973 * lol * doing Christmas presents w/girls now :) (n/m) - ZBlacktt 14:58:21 12/27/03 Yeah, that's why I said we need to back them up down here - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 12:56:26 12/27/03 Good runs, guys. (n/m) - Marshall 10:43:39 12/27/03 Fontana, baby, Fontana... ;) (n/m) - Scotts94z32 11:14:46 12/27/03 Drag racing is gay! - Chip(GMS Racing) 11:37:59 12/27/03 Am I missing the link in events for Fontana? What are the - Scotts94z32 11:59:31 12/27/03 Rarely do they make it into events :( - SeedyROM (ZCON 2K4!) 13:01:30 12/27/03 Yeah Seedy you would have done better with your - TARGETZ 14:04:09 12/27/03
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