Gecko PB's!!!!!

geckoGT · 16-03-2006, 10:07 AM

The girl has done me proud on her last night up at the track before she finds a new home.
I only got 2 runs in due to it being so busy but as it turns out, I only needed 2.
On her first run, which was straight off the street with a very hot top of the motor, she ran a 16.665 @ 104mph and a 60' of 2.1.
I had a feeling it was going to be a good night as previously she would only get a 13.9-14.1 on the first run.
The second run was done when I had a long delay, heaps of time to cool the induction side down. She smashed her previous PB of 13.608 by running down the track in 13.195 @ 117.13 mph, with a 2.0 60'. The time absolutely floored me, I knew she could do better than a 13.6 since edit was fitted but I was only guessing a 13.4, not a high 13.1. I think the main difference now is since edit has been fitted we have been able to reduce the torque tags which has improved the low-mid range pull heaps. Something that certainly helps with a test of acceleration like the track.
To say that I am stoked is an understatement, I will be rewarding her with a good wash and clean up today, she deserves it.

**Chris** · 16-03-2006, 10:15 AM

Far out - you have the NA mph record dude, well done!!

Craig · 16-03-2006, 10:30 AM

Magnificent MPH mate well done.

JG3282 · 16-03-2006, 10:30 AM

Well done buddy!

geckoGT · 16-03-2006, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by geckoxr8

On her first run, which was straight off the street with a very hot top of the motor, she ran a 16.665 @ 104mph and a 60' of 2.1.

Oops! That time should be 13.665@104mph, typo!

FPV8U · 16-03-2006, 10:44 AM

Awesome MPH!

New Home?
whats replacing her?

geckoGT · 16-03-2006, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

Awesome MPH!

New Home?
whats replacing her?

I will be turning my attention to a BAII GT, Lightning strike with black skid marks on the side.

FPV8U · 16-03-2006, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by geckoxr8

I will be turning my attention to a BAII GT, Lightning strike with black skid marks on the side.

Ahh very nice.

TheSneakiness · 16-03-2006, 11:23 AM

Well done Lynton. That's a great time out of the Gecko.

But I can't believe you're selling it.

MYV8 · 16-03-2006, 11:36 AM

Well done mate. That mph is awesome. It is about 10mph up on anyone else with the same car combo and ET.

Penelope Pitstop · 16-03-2006, 12:42 PM

Well you already know that I am as proud and stoked as you are over this result. What a way to say goodbye to Gecko with a record breaking personal best of this magnitude.

The look on your face when you got out of the car was priceless - dumb founded shock would be an accurate description.

Well Done Sweetheart - now to get the GT into the 12's...

geckoGT · 16-03-2006, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Penelope Pitstop

Well Done Sweetheart - now to get the GT into the 12's...

Anyone that knows us, knows that twelves for the GT is just a matter of time (and a little playing around). She does have more grunt than her stablemate so it should happen.

gtfpv · 16-03-2006, 02:54 PM

brilliant time . seen two ba auto xr6'Ts last night at wsid their times were 14.3 and 14.1. there was no xr8's gt's there so i'll ride a high knowing that you beat em .

Racecraft · 16-03-2006, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by gtfpv

brilliant time . seen two ba auto xr6'Ts last night at wsid their times were 14.3 and 14.1. there was no xr8's gt's there so i'll ride a high knowing that you beat em .

Glenn_AUII knew the owner of the only XR6T up here racing last night and it did 11.81 on the run I saw

Hey Lynton, great time mate but are you sure the mph is correct on the second pass.. 117mph terminal is a low/sub 12 second car

gtfpv · 16-03-2006, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Racecraft

Glenn_AUII knew the owner of the only XR6T up here racing last night and it did 11.81 on the run I saw

Hey Lynton, great time mate but are you sure the mph is correct on the second pass.. 117mph terminal is a low/sub 12 second car

SORRY i did miss a few and got caught in the moment and was unaware of the forum members who were running . DES talks a lot . so often had one eye on the track and one ear open for conversation and i can talk a lot too . cheers sorry if i missed any forum members who had a run in thier cars .but i'm sure i'll be there again and may take the gt for a go.

16-03-2006, 04:07 PM

Im thinking a 1:07 mph another typo

Lynton can you comfirm

Alan

brenx · 16-03-2006, 04:19 PM

congrats on the time

fiery · 16-03-2006, 04:21 PM

Congrats on the time ... how sad though.. gecko is almost ready to be leaving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh well, at least you got a good last run lol

DOC · 16-03-2006, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoxr8

I will be turning my attention to a BAII GT, Lightning strike with black skid marks on the side.

A good choice, i see the BA MK11 GT as being a sought after car for a long time to come and will hold its value.

Quadcams · 16-03-2006, 05:39 PM

Well done Gecko great time there mate and that mph (117) for boltons is huge wouldnt you think.

Also i envy you moving up to a GT!

SpoolMan · 16-03-2006, 06:58 PM

Nice ET 13.195 congratulations, 117 mph is HUGE.
How much power is your car making at the wheels?

TheSneakiness · 16-03-2006, 06:59 PM

221kw at the treads last I heard.

ratter · 16-03-2006, 07:04 PM

Excelent mph

That mph should be able to get you an 11.5

**Chris** · 16-03-2006, 09:45 PM

Yeah - just watch that MPH, i think its a big call to see it backed up.

Having said that Gex, update the timeslips section - you have climbed up a long way, and leave many others in your wake.

Give the forum members another rundown of your mods mate.

X ORSMXR · 16-03-2006, 09:56 PM

Mate l think you need to wake up now and smell the coffee LOL

l can not see how you can you can run 117mph in your car even with a tail wind at 100klm hour could you post such a mph.....

l think with the 60ft your car would run a mid 13 not a low 13
And with your first run a 16 and then come out and run a 13.1 after a delay l find it hard to belive when in my car l can run consistant 13.3 at 35 degress straight after each other.

rodderz · 16-03-2006, 09:59 PM

Great time mate, certainly a very good improvement there, another fast Ford!

Hopefully similar things can be done with the GT

vegabass · 16-03-2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSMXR

And with your first run a 16 and then come out and run a 13.1 after a delay l find it hard to belive

Already confirmed the 16 was a typo, I have driven the famous Gecko and well let’s just say I have to clean my pants every time I pin it at 100!

I was in line to buy it but I’m not abandoning the 6's camp

oh and that GT is one V8 to watch out for.....I also have a personal expirence in that and WOW id trade both my kidneys for one!

X ORSMXR · 16-03-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vegabass

Already confirmed the 16 was a typo, I have driven the famous Gecko and well let’s just say I have to clean my pants every time I pin it at 100!

I was in line to buy it but I’m not abandoning the 6's camp

oh and that GT is one V8 to watch out for.....I also have a personal expirence in that and WOW id trade both my kidneys for one!

So is the 117mph a typo as well

347_XR8 · 16-03-2006, 10:35 PM

Good work!

rodderz · 16-03-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSMXR

Mate l think you need to wake up now and smell the coffee LOL

l can not see how you can you can run 117mph in your car even with a tail wind at 100klm hour could you post such a mph.....

l think with the 60ft your car would run a mid 13 not a low 13
And with your first run a 16 and then come out and run a 13.1 after a delay l find it hard to belive when in my car l can run consistant 13.3 at 35 degress straight after each other.

I think that times feasable with that 60', i agree on the mph that would take a lot more Hp to get 117mph but the 13.1 with Lynton's mods and with auto is about what they should be getting anyway