Heathcote today...

Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 07:42 PM

Broke my cherry, and had my first taste of the strip. I can now answer all those "What'll she do" questions. I had nervous first run of 13.06 @113.26mph Win, followed by a 13.03 @ 113.04mph Win and shaky 13.26@ 111.94mph Win. Gave the car a break and a cooldown while I composed myself for a fresh assault on a 12...

Second session, and still nervous I changed tack and tried a higher rev on stallup. Fourth run was woeful, messed everything up. Went 13.38 @112.42 Win then I hit my PB for the day, with a 12.60 @114,01mph Win. A solo run completed this session, with a 12.80 @117.37mph then lunch.

Third session saw my only loss for the day on the first run. Went 12.86 @113.46mph Lose Opponent ran a 12.31 @121.20 Well done Commie SS. Followed this up with a 12.84 @112.02mph Win, and a final solo of 12.81@112.64.

Thanks to Craig at Aussie Car Enhancements for the loan of a helmet and some valuable pointers. All in all it was a funtastic day. Redrum (Jas) and Aumexican (Dave)were there, but I'm sure they would rather talk for themselves. They performed very well also.

I look forward to 4.11's and a High Stall, and an auto beef up. Then I'm hunting 11's

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347_XR8 · 20-08-2006, 07:43 PM

Awesome stuff Redfin!

Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 07:53 PM

Thanks 347_XR8, the day was a hoot... Still comin' down Bro....

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Jason[98.EL] · 20-08-2006, 08:02 PM

mate

all i can say is great stuff i can only wish

jason

XRQTR · 20-08-2006, 08:03 PM

Was this on street tyres or ET's??

Either way damm good effort for the amount of power, looks like the tunes are getting better and better

Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 08:11 PM

Funny you should ask that, first 2 sessions on Nangkang NSII's 245 35 19" The last session on MT's But I have a few things to learn, as this was first ever Drag meet. I think the MT's bit very well, and a high stall and 4.11's will help with these tyres. But I was totally stoked to get a 12.6066 with cheap streeties... Go figure....

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DOC · 20-08-2006, 08:19 PM

Darn good times, what are you driving ? model / make ?

gurujosh · 20-08-2006, 08:20 PM

thats a good time,wat was ur 60foot??

Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gurujosh

thats a good time,wat was ur 60foot??

60ft was all 2.01 to 2.34 ish without going into details. There need to be an improvement there if 11's are to be had...

Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DOC

Darn good times, what are you driving ? model / make ?

It's an '02 Ba XR6T Doc, a work in progress mate...

347_XR8 · 20-08-2006, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by redfin

It's an '02 Ba XR6T Doc, a work in progress mate...

A VERY NICE '02 BA XR6T! Seen it in that ACE workshop

Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 347_XR8

A VERY NICE '02 BA XR6T! Seen it in that ACE workshop

Thanks Bro, I guess now we know it ain't all show....

Craig · 20-08-2006, 08:47 PM

Great stuff Kev, told ya this thing had some go.....

CAMS290 · 20-08-2006, 08:48 PM

Well done Redfin, hope to see some quick T's at the AFF Nats in a few weeks.

Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@ACE

Great stuff Kev, told ya this thing had some go.....

Yeah, you said it was a 12's, how right can you be. I have the M/T's mate, I'll drop 'em in tomorrow morning on the way to the beaters. Thanks for the loan Bro, they grip... :sm_headba

aumexican · 20-08-2006, 08:55 PM

Great day my first time too
A lot to learn!

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best run
60ft 2.2253
ET 13.9@106.13

Stock 05 GT (sludge box) except for Di flipper Cats back.

I think a visit to blue power is in order next

Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by aumexican

Great day my first time too
A lot to learn!

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best run
60ft 2.2253
ET 13.9@106.13

Stock 05 GT (sludge box) except for Di flipper Cats back.

I think a visit to blue power is in order next

You did well Dave, and we all gotta start somewhere... Well done mate.

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aumexican · 20-08-2006, 09:23 PM

Looking at your times and a drive of Jases maybe a phoon will be on the next shopping list in a few years

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Jeeepers · 20-08-2006, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aumexican

Looking at your times and a drive of Jases maybe a phoon will be on the next shopping list in a few years

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Mate, you're makin' me drool...

But yeah, way to go...

SpoolMan · 21-08-2006, 12:27 AM

excellent results there redfin even better to have your 1st run at a track and run a mid 12..
I find just do 2 runs tops then a decent cooling helps with some good numbers.

Jeeepers · 21-08-2006, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

excellent results there redfin even better to have your 1st run at a track and run a mid 12..
I find just do 2 runs tops then a decent cooling helps with some good numbers.

Cool, taken onboard.. Thanx... When do you think a price will be available for your surge tank setup?

SpoolMan · 21-08-2006, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by redfin

Cool, taken onboard.. Thanx... When do you think a price will be available for your surge tank setup?

I am hoping this week, Chris knows Damo at DPC Performance just around the corner from his shop, he could call him get the info quicker.

Jeeepers · 21-08-2006, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

I am hoping this week, Chris knows Damo at DPC Performance just around the corner from his shop, he could call him get the info quicker.

Cool, I have fell victim to the dreaded gulp of air on a low tank... Fully sux... :hihi:

SpoolMan · 21-08-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by redfin

Cool, I have fell victim to the dreaded gulp of air on a low tank... Fully sux... :hihi:

I found dont run the car under half a tank, otherwise the fuel goes to the back of the tank and it cant fill the bucket up..
With the new surge tank it shouldn't be a problem for me now, hope to try it out soon.

Jeeepers · 21-08-2006, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

I found dont run the car under half a tank, otherwise the fuel goes to the back of the tank and it cant fill the bucket up..
With the new surge tank it shouldn't be a problem for me now, hope to try it out soon.

Yep, exactly the same reason I fill at half tank. Especially today, I filled in Melb, had just over 3/4 at Heathcote and just under half when I left. Fair strategy given the small window between a heavy tank and a problem one.

Redrum · 21-08-2006, 06:43 PM

Was a great day, Dave, Kev and I all had a ball for first timers on a drag strip. I have a lot of work to do to get my manual T getting respectable times. The best I could manage was 13.25 at 105mph. I think my best reaction time was .7, best 60 foot time was 2.02. I had quite a few issues with launch and losing boost and the car bogging down. People were great at Heathcote and quite helpful. Next time I go I am already armed with heaps of advice. I had fun and enjoyed myself!

Bren260 · 21-08-2006, 09:42 PM

well done dude mid 12's first time out, stally and 4.1's them times will be well into the 11's excellent drivig, keep up the good work, and keep racing

Jeeepers · 22-08-2006, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bren260

well done dude mid 12's first time out, stally and 4.1's them times will be well into the 11's excellent drivig, keep up the good work, and keep racing

Thanx mate, all credit goes to the folks behind the scenes, namely Chris Finnin at Blue Power for the tune and injector fit. And Craig at Aussie Car firstly for sending me to Chris, and everything he's done for me since. I just thump and steer, and enjoy the results...

Quadcams · 22-08-2006, 07:53 PM

Great effort first time out mate, she's definately show some potential to.

Oh.......watch out very addictive!!!!

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Dannopower · 22-08-2006, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSM T

Thanx mate, all credit goes to the folks behind the scenes, namely Chris Finnin at Blue Power for the tune and injector fit. And Craig at Aussie Car firstly for sending me to Chris, and everything he's done for me since. I just thump and steer, and enjoy the results...

Awesome results there mate.

Im hanging to get my first run down the strip sorted on the Ford Forumd day in the next few weeks.