First track run
 

Took the basically stock SVX to the 1/4 mile track around here.

Did 4 runs. 1-3 in rapid succession, then the 4th after nightfall. After the 3rd straight run, my brakes wouldn't hold me in place from the brake fade, so I called it quits for a bit.

The 4th run, the tranny wouldn't grab... 4th? Maybe 3rd, whatever gear you hit right before the trap.

Only mods to the powertrain is a Stebro.

With it being my 4 first drag runs ever, I feel my R/T and 60' weren't too bad. Car just has nothing up top. I really want to get it into the 15's.

http://serial.cc/simplepic/albums/us..._timeslips.JPG

There were some wild cars there. I went with all the "local" subarus, so I was racing STi's all day. Needless to say, I didn't hold up well next to my buddies 11.9 second STi... ;)

My favorite though was a bone stock Escape. He had zero mods, and was running 17-19's all day. It was hilarious to watch.

I'll be honest, I didn't find the driving too much fun. The launch takes a little skill, but it still felt like a cakewalk. I don't think I'll run till I have a manual swap, hopefully then I'll enjoy it more.

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PMs sent.

Drag racing is a great way to check out performance mods!

Its like a 1320' dyno!:D

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Of course its MUCH more challenging with a 5 speed!:D

oops, i just tripped over one in the garage!:D

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You're a cruel old man. :p:lol::lol:

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I will add some slips to this thread after we get back tonight... Did some driveline stiffening and hope for some better slips than what I have had before...

Tom

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Your goal is 15's? Wow.

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Hey! Hey! This is a family site!!:lol::lol:
-Bill

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I think with getting 16.2's on my first time out, fully stock, 15's is not too much to hope for with the superior AWD system and lighter weight of the 5spd.

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Meh, nothing to get hot and bothered about

Mike ran his stocker consistantly through all 7 runs
16.6 @ 84mph

My silver also ran very consistant with only differences being 60' times which reflected my ET
14.90@92mph...


More or less baselines for Mike and myself... More to come as my projects roll along

Tom

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Do you still have the S/C in your silver, Tom? I thought I read somewhere that you were removing it in favour of turbos. I haven't been keeping up here as much as I'd like, so I'm out of the loop.

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Mikes runs were with a tired, bone sstock car in full street trim (Things in the trunk and everything) Toms runs were done with a stock motor, 6 speed w/ working dccd controller, and tomyx intake.
I had a short lived night...only got one run because I topped off the coolant before runing and splashed some onto the farme rails...ended up on the track when I launched, so they flagged me :o I ran a 15.9 with a bone stock motor, junk in the trunk and a 4.11 trans, though im sure if I had a few extra runs I could have shaved a few tenths off

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I thought Tom's numbers sounded a little slow for an S/C. About what I'd expect for a 6mt and stock-ish motor.

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Ridered your 60' suuuuucks. Mine was 2.4 (15.6, June 2005, stg 1v3, that's it) with my front wheels spinning and rear wheels doing nothing. Your trap is also a bit slow. Not trying to rub it in, but what I think it means is your car is not producing stock power or has gained a bit of weight.

Also you need some better brake pads.

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The way I read the first 3 slips is that the car IS running in the 15s and it's just YOU that is slow. Subtract your very slow trap times and see what the CAR is doing. :p

Lee

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...R/T on #4,
was he powerblocking at all? I'm just a newb, so don't have much else to offer :o :lol: