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stealthrt

09-22-2009, 06:55 PM

SouthEast Drag Day 2009
10.11.2009

South East Drag Day 2009 (http://www.southeastdragday.com)

The first two attempts for SouthEast Drag Day have been rained out, so it is time for a third and final attempt this year. Here is the link to the last thread : http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227999

WHEN:
Sunday, October 11, 2009
WHERE:
Silverdollar Raceway in Reynolds, GA (Silver Dollar Raceway (http://www.silverdollarraceway.com))
TIME:
Gates open @ 10am and racing begins @ 11am. Quick 8 Eliminations will begin approximately @ 1pm. Racing will end between 4pm and 5pm depending on racers & the track.
TECH CARDS:
Tech cards cost $20 (or two for $35) if you pre-register. PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS OCTOBER 4TH! Tech cards will go up in price @ the track to $30. So, register early, save your spot, and save yourself some money!!!
*[If you plan to attend, but are not sure if your car will until after registration ends due to modifications or car problems, email me and we can work out something to not have to pay $30 at the track. [email protected]]
GATE FEE:
Silverdollar charges a fee of $10/person to get in their gate. This is not related to your tech card price. This includes all spectators as well as racers.

All other information is on the website SouthEastDragDay.com

LeX

09-22-2009, 07:41 PM

I hope to be there

Incontt

09-22-2009, 09:45 PM

Im going! Gonna get raped by some imports

40th GT

09-25-2009, 10:50 AM

bahh why do I have to live so far away..

Incontt

09-25-2009, 12:19 PM

not much different than me in mableton.....

gastroker

09-25-2009, 01:46 PM

I'll be there

Incontt

09-25-2009, 05:18 PM

yeah u r one of the rapees i was thinking about :) Hunter is going to...you gotta put both white TAs down

pixyspoxey

09-25-2009, 08:00 PM

As long as everything hold together I should be able to make it. Seeing our luck has been horrible it will rain on that day, again.

gastroker

10-01-2009, 07:13 AM

Have no fear. My driveshaft will be fixed and I will be there

-S Double C-

10-01-2009, 08:08 AM

ill be there

stealthrt

10-06-2009, 01:32 AM

Event is this weekend. Pre-registration has been extended until this Wednesday! Tech card price at the Track has been reduced to $25

-S Double C-

10-06-2009, 02:38 PM

i dont think ill mkae it now i gotta work it will be 230 before i can get there that counts about 20 people out that was coming with me :(

stealthrt

10-06-2009, 02:52 PM

i dont think ill mkae it now i gotta work it will be 230 before i can get there that counts about 20 people out that was coming with me :(

none of these 20 people have their own cars? ;)

NovaScotia

10-06-2009, 03:50 PM

ill be out +1 DooDooBox

pixyspoxey

10-06-2009, 04:07 PM

Anyone else watching the weather?

hondalover00

10-06-2009, 06:00 PM

none of these 20 people have their own cars? ;)

im sure they will still go...:goodjob:

pixyspoxey

10-06-2009, 06:21 PM

none of these 20 people have their own cars? ;)

I know Jill - Challenger, Bags, and Bill R all backed out. Sucks cause now I wont know anyone else whos going.

-S Double C-

10-06-2009, 08:26 PM

none of these 20 people have their own cars? ;)

no, i bet you or anyone else on this board 100 they dont. is there gonna be any decent cars going or just a bunch of 11-12sec cars?

-S Double C-

10-06-2009, 08:27 PM

im sure they will still go...:goodjob:

how much you wanna lose?

J-ROCK

10-07-2009, 04:16 AM

ill try and make it

Incontt

10-07-2009, 05:15 AM

I know me and Hunter are going...so thats a 9 sec car and a potential 8 sec car. Quicksilverado is going in a 10 sec truck...im bringing another 11 sec truck and 2 12sec trucks as well.
rain is at 40% right now so maybe it will hold off.

-S Double C-

10-07-2009, 08:05 AM

shit its gonna rain out again :(

Incontt

10-07-2009, 04:26 PM

40% chance still so that favors NOT a rainout. wunderground says only 30%

pixyspoxey

10-07-2009, 05:39 PM

It's looking like I might swing down to make a few quick runs just to get a baseline for my car then head back home because it looks like I'm gonna work on Sunday as well. Hard to turn down the double time.

Incontt

10-09-2009, 07:04 AM

how will qualifying for quick 8 be done....called at a certain time to qualify or what?

btstone

10-09-2009, 10:35 AM

i wish i could go to this.

pixyspoxey

10-09-2009, 10:58 AM

how will qualifying for quick 8 be done....called at a certain time to qualify or what?

I believe so. go to www.southeastdragday.com (http://www.southeastdragday.com) and look at the quick 8 link. It should tell you there.

stealthrt

10-09-2009, 12:05 PM

how will qualifying for quick 8 be done....called at a certain time to qualify or what?

Yea, there should be 3 rounds of qualifying

Incontt

10-09-2009, 02:11 PM

wow thats a lot of qualifying cause the race wont be but 3 rounds

SlamminCRX

10-09-2009, 05:38 PM

ill be there along with 8-10 other cars.

Incontt

10-09-2009, 08:10 PM

rain chance down to 30%!!!! yeehaw...finally

stealthrt

10-10-2009, 12:04 AM

rain chance down to 30%!!!! yeehaw...finally

exactly! we will post up in the extreme circumstance that it is canceled, but it does not seem near likely as of now!

stealthrt

10-10-2009, 12:05 AM

anyone want to race a GT45 LS1 RX7 let me and we can work out the details :)

Incontt

10-10-2009, 07:53 AM

now it shows 50% chance from 3pm today thru 3pm tomorrow. even if there are a few showers early, u oughta be able to slide the start time back some ...get the track dry and still get the event in if Ed will do that

SlamminCRX

10-10-2009, 01:10 PM

now i dont know if i should go, since me and my friends would be driving almost 3 hours.

Incontt

10-10-2009, 02:00 PM

60% chance in montgomery today and that event got cancelled but they have gotten no rain all day.....i think we will be fine
50% chance at silver dollar today...Hunter is there now and said its sunny and hot :)

SlamminCRX

10-10-2009, 02:52 PM

Incontt

10-10-2009, 03:14 PM

now 40%...this is finally gonna get done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seven

10-10-2009, 03:31 PM

You guys have fun and be safe out there. I wish I was able to attend but I have a mission to complete. GODSPEED!!!

Incontt

10-10-2009, 04:04 PM

50% chance at SDR today and been sunny to partly cloudy all day...Hunter just called and gave me the weather report for the day

stealthrt

10-10-2009, 06:32 PM

chance of rain is diminishing quickly.. Event is a GO. Already many people at the track. See ya in the morning!~ :)

Incontt

10-10-2009, 06:40 PM

see yall there. Poor Hunter just left...in time to get home..sleep and then head back

SicStang03

10-10-2009, 08:19 PM

chance of rain is diminishing quickly.. Event is a GO. Already many people at the track. See ya in the morning!~ :)

Hey man, I think I talked to you earlier about working on the M5 :cheers:

If I'm not too tired tomorrow I might head down there with the Cobra

1SICKLEX

10-10-2009, 08:54 PM

I paid Monday but haven't seen the list updated.

Is there a caravan still from the Varsity?

Incontt

10-10-2009, 08:58 PM

sounds like a great group going

pixyspoxey

10-10-2009, 09:38 PM

I'm leaving out of Sharpsburg around 9:00am if anyone else is going from this area.

-S Double C-

10-11-2009, 04:26 AM

looks like its gonna rain right when it starts

Incontt

10-11-2009, 04:52 AM

10% chance...get real....
wont be any rain.....we are gonna have a good time today!!!

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=reynolds,%20ga&wuSelect=WEATHER

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 05:56 AM

10% chance...get real....
wont be any rain.....we are gonna have a good time today!!!

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=reynolds,%20ga&wuSelect=WEATHER

Damn right, time to get to it!!

-S Double C-

10-11-2009, 06:01 AM

it says 30% chance on weather.com

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 06:29 AM

It ain't gonna rain bro.

LeX

10-11-2009, 07:58 AM

yeah it's nice out..

-S Double C-

10-11-2009, 08:05 AM

cool, talked my boss into letting me leave work at 11 so ill be out there about 12.

stealthrt

10-11-2009, 08:06 AM

We are here, it's Clear, Lets RUN! Get down here you guys!

JJSPEC Racing

10-11-2009, 08:27 AM

Have fun guys, my fam has committed me to the fair today. Good luck to all and hope everyone has fun!

David88vert

10-11-2009, 10:07 AM

Working today, but sent a friend to run his car.

pixyspoxey

10-11-2009, 03:32 PM

Just got back from Southeast Drag Day. Good turnout, alot of fast cars. Of course mine was not one of those. Fastest I could muster was a 12.849 @ 111.62 mph with a 2.067 60ft time. Rest of the day I was running a consistant 13.0 @ 112. Traction was a big issue as you can see. I thought Pirelli P-Zero's in a 235/55/R17 were famous for the amounts of traction they Provide!!!:crazy:

Here a vid of the run. I think thats Smacked in the left lane blowing my doors off.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIHU5dcl1pQ

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 04:44 PM

Had a blast today!! Nice video man.

I got 2nd! Incontt won the event with ease. Awesome day and great weather although hot!

-S Double C-

10-11-2009, 05:56 PM

i pulled up to the gate around 12:30 and seen about 40 cars if that and turned around and went home.

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 06:23 PM

i pulled up to the gate around 12:30 and seen about 40 cars if that and turned around and went home.

Why?

-S Double C-

10-11-2009, 07:34 PM

my girl didnt wanna spend money if noone else was really coming

1SICKLEX

10-11-2009, 07:45 PM

Great event, great people, great cars, great time!!! Got in like 18 runs :D and enjoyed every one. My best time in the hybrid was 14.057...... I hope to get into the high 13s next time.

Thanks so much for hosting this!!

Seven

10-11-2009, 07:53 PM

So some please spill the beans. Who won, who lost, who broke?

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 08:01 PM

my girl didnt wanna spend money if noone else was really coming

???????:thinking:

That don't make no sense. It was the PERFECT day to be there because it wasn't packed! You could run all you want!

Where you going to jaw jack or race your car?

AND you would have got to see a Top Fuel dragster make 2 passes. Never seen anything like that before.

Seven

10-11-2009, 08:12 PM

So it was an open track day??? Wow I thought it was an event with 1st and 2nd place winners. Well atleast you guys go some good track time in before the winter hits.

JJSPEC Racing

10-11-2009, 08:12 PM

Would have loved to have made it. Put some pics up!

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 08:15 PM

So it was an open track day??? Wow I thought it was an event with 1st and 2nd place winners. Well atleast you guys go some good track time in before the winter hits.

Hell yeah! Qualifying was a 12pm, 1pm, and 2 pm. Quick 8 started at 2:45 and went until 4. TNT in between all that. It was so dead there today. It was awesome!

Would have loved to have made it. Put some pics up!

We got plenty of video. I'll put them up in the KF once Jerry gets them uploaded.

1SICKLEX

10-11-2009, 08:21 PM

At the Entrance

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3569/Entrance.jpg

I took my G/F on a run, actually wan a 14.617 with her and a fun trunk :D This is the view head on from the passenger seat for those that have never dragged their Lexus before. 100.79 MPH
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3569/01213.JPG

My fastest time 14.057...my 2nd run..it was downhill after that :( 14.2, 14.4, 14.6, then a 15 lol..... My battery only had 4 bars at the time....so I had more power but that was my best. It was cooler at the time...
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3569/050.JPG

Not sure what vehicle that was but I got smoked :D
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3569/01612.JPG

Look at that weight transfer!
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3569/019.JPG

Hybrid power, all stock engine bay
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3569/033.JPG

GOATS on the way back!!!!

http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3569/0453.JPG

-S Double C-

10-11-2009, 08:42 PM

???????:thinking:

That don't make no sense. It was the PERFECT day to be there because it wasn't packed! You could run all you want!

Where you going to jaw jack or race your car?

AND you would have got to see a Top Fuel dragster make 2 passes. Never seen anything like that before.

we were in her hatch lol its a 14 sec. na car. Im waiting on my 1000's to come in and my mounts then it will be time to hit the rollers ill probably be done and at IFO in montgomery

Incontt

10-11-2009, 08:45 PM

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 08:50 PM

At the Entrance

I took my G/F on a run, actually wan a 14.617 with her and a fun trunk :D This is the view head on from the passenger seat for those that have never dragged their Lexus before. 100.79 MPH

My fastest time 14.057...my 2nd run..it was downhill after that :( 14.2, 14.4, 14.6, then a 15 lol..... My battery only had 4 bars at the time....so I had more power but that was my best. It was cooler at the time...

Not sure what vehicle that was but I got smoked :D
http://www.clublexus.com/gallery/data//3569/01612.JPG

Haha, great pictures man. I assume that was your first time at the track? That car was a Chevelle. I know because it was the first car I beat in the Quick 8 race and damn that was a close race.

stealthrt

10-11-2009, 08:53 PM

what a day...we could have USED some rain as it got hot!! I got to see 2 of the GTRs and a 12 cylinder twin turbo Mercedes.
People could make ALL the passes they wanted. I dunno why there were not more people there.
I won because 2 faster cars broke. 2nd place had never been i a race and the 3rd place guy had never bee to a dragstrip. Thats why you race because you never kow whats going to happen. Thanks to Christy and the rest of the group that put this together

The track also screwed up and made me race you second race instead of one of the stangs, like I should of :p

I'm just happy I was able to run such a good time.. I really thought I would get 10's out of the car but They seemed to be just out of reach without using some better fuel. Guess I can live with an 11.3

pixyspoxey

10-11-2009, 08:54 PM

Haha, great pictures man. I assume that was your first time at the track? That car was a Chevelle. I know because it was the first car I beat in the Quick 8 race and damn that was a close race.

That was a clean Chevelle. Not really a big Chevy guy here but I've always liked the Chevelle's and Nova's.

SlamminCRX

10-11-2009, 08:59 PM

we were in her hatch lol its a 14 sec. na car. Im waiting on my 1000's to come in and my mounts then it will be time to hit the rollers ill probably be done and at IFO in montgomery

gray hatch? think i saw you turn around

lol shit, i was out there in a coupe with a bone stock ls running 15's. it was fun as hell tho, you couldve got as many runs and you wanted.

1SICKLEX

10-11-2009, 09:05 PM

Haha, great pictures man. I assume that was your first time at the track? That car was a Chevelle. I know because it was the first car I beat in the Quick 8 race and damn that was a close race.

No sir, been there many times..... and much prefer them to Commerce.

That was a close race, great run!!! Your car is fantastic.

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 09:06 PM

gray hatch? think i saw you turn around

lol shit, i was out there in a coupe with a bone stock ls running 15's. it was fun as hell tho, you couldve got as many runs and you wanted.

Was that your buddy in the white RSX? If so tell him he needs to learn how to fucking drive. Mother fucker bumped me in the damn staging lanes trying to back up without looking! Who the hell puts their car in reverse without looking before backing up?!?! FUCK!

And I only ask because I think you were right next to him when he backed into me. You two were trying to get out of lanes 7 and 8 because you weren't trying to qualify for the Quick 8.

EDIT: Sorry if I sound like an asshole, but dude hit my car!!!

SmackedInATL

10-11-2009, 09:08 PM

No sir, been there many times..... and much prefer them to Commerce.

That was a close race, great run!!! Your car is fantastic.

Thank you sir.

pixyspoxey

10-12-2009, 06:56 AM

First time I saw that Hybrid Lex run It took me a second or two to figure out why in the hell I couldnt hear it. My first thought was Wow that thing has one hell of an exhaust on it!!! Then it hit me. Yep I'm a moron.

Incontt

10-12-2009, 08:12 AM

was that dragster badass or what??!!! I had forgotten how loud they are.
I will rip and post up the vids I got later on but most are gonna be domestics since thats the group I was with

totsubo

10-12-2009, 09:36 AM

Your car (#1 car) is quick. I could not believe how badly I (#2 car) got killed.

http://www.totsubo.com/PhotoFolder/2009-10-11_SEDD/2009-10-11_SEDD_084_LR.jpg

http://www.totsubo.com/PhotoFolder/2009-10-11_SEDD/2009-10-11_SEDD_089_LR.jpg

http://www.totsubo.com/PhotoFolder/2009-10-11_SEDD/2009-10-11_SEDD_099_LR.jpg

http://www.totsubo.com/PhotoFolder/2009-10-11_SEDD/2009-10-11_SEDD_042_LR.jpg

http://www.totsubo.com/PhotoFolder/2009-10-11_SEDD/2009-10-11_SEDD_038_LR.jpg

http://www.totsubo.com/PhotoFolder/2009-10-11_SEDD/2009-10-11_SEDD_009_LR.jpg

1SICKLEX

10-12-2009, 09:52 AM

I saw a couple people taking pics, please post!!

First time I saw that Hybrid Lex run It took me a second or two to figure out why in the hell I couldnt hear it. My first thought was Wow that thing has one hell of an exhaust on it!!! Then it hit me. Yep I'm a moron.

lol, it is a different experience....I'm driving around trying to charge up the batteries after the drag :D

Nemesis

10-12-2009, 09:53 AM

Im so jealous of you all, i was planning on going :(

SlamminCRX

10-12-2009, 11:23 AM

Was that your buddy in the white RSX? If so tell him he needs to learn how to fucking drive. Mother fucker bumped me in the damn staging lanes trying to back up without looking! Who the hell puts their car in reverse without looking before backing up?!?! FUCK!

And I only ask because I think you were right next to him when he backed into me. You two were trying to get out of lanes 7 and 8 because you weren't trying to qualify for the Quick 8.

EDIT: Sorry if I sound like an asshole, but dude hit my car!!!

haha, from the look on his face i think he was nervous/scared cause it was his first time at a track, and he just bought that car lol

glad nothing happened tho.

Incontt

10-12-2009, 11:50 AM

thanks for the pics!!! The heavy hitter import (gastroker) broke a yoke. That might have been a good race between he and I depending on how his car hooked. Hopefully when they do this in the spring more people will attend. Even if you dont race its still great to TNT and see how everyone elses car runs on the same track surface and temps.

stealthrt

10-12-2009, 11:53 AM

totsubo

10-12-2009, 01:05 PM

...Even if you dont race its still great to TNT and see how everyone elses car runs on the same track surface and temps.

Found a video of the end of our run. Damn that car is fast.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKNKSF40yyU

Incontt

10-12-2009, 01:15 PM

I wish I wouldnt have gotten lazy. I could have got some more out of my tune but i was just worried about the 60' for the race part of the day. I didnt want to redlight so I just waited for everyone to move before I did. The GTR actually get a decent light.

I gotta do some more editing. I got a vid that had all the MCE members passes I taped so there is hardly any import runs in it. Ill do another in a few...waiting for an HD version to finish

Incontt

10-12-2009, 01:23 PM

here is the SD version. WARNING...hardly any imports in this vid
188 megs
http://mssftw.com/videos/SD-SEDD-MCE-10-11-2009.wmv

SmackedInATL

10-12-2009, 01:48 PM

Great pictures man!

Whats up with the 3 second video on youtube, LOL. Nemesis you really should have come out it was a great time. Anyone going down this weekend to watch the Lucas Oil series race? I plan on going on Sunday.

totsubo

10-12-2009, 01:53 PM

I let my buddy video the runs with my camera. He said he forgot to press the OK button. Oh well. I got stomped on by that convertible trans am anyways.

Incontt

10-12-2009, 02:02 PM

search "south east drag day" and there are several vids on youtube

Incontt

10-12-2009, 02:06 PM

I let my buddy video the runs with my camera. He said he forgot to press the OK button. Oh well. I got stomped on by that convertible trans am anyways.

did u get your fuel prob figured out?

Seven

10-12-2009, 02:07 PM

Mr. Incontt
Congrads bro. I wasn't able to attend but I heard you got some great runs out there. Maybe one day we will be able to meet and give a good Import v.s. Domestic show. Its a shame you don't get a lot of imports to push that beautiful machine, but its your time to shine. Congrads Seven.

Incontt

10-12-2009, 02:16 PM

totsubo

10-12-2009, 02:29 PM

My car was running great. No fuel cut issues once I killed the VDC.

It is an 11 and a half second car, not any faster.

I think I can take you next time. hehehe

I will do some minor mods to help get it into the 10s. I figure if I drop 30 lbs off my waist and use 19" rims, I might have a chance. ;)

-S Double C-

10-12-2009, 02:38 PM

gray hatch? think i saw you turn around

lol shit, i was out there in a coupe with a bone stock ls running 15's. it was fun as hell tho, you couldve got as many runs and you wanted.

yepp that was us

Incontt

10-12-2009, 03:26 PM

Seven

10-12-2009, 03:41 PM

LOL. Just have that machine out in the spring2010 remember this is IMPORTAtl you may end up sell'n your v8 and purchasing an IMPORT. After the RX3 comes out for a stretch... lol

Im glad Mr.Strocker is bowing out till he gets the weak links fixed. I'm tired of hearing about a break and I'm sure he's tired of fixing things. I would like to see all of GA's finest cars (import or domestic)out for a round up...

Incontt

10-12-2009, 03:52 PM

The last imports vs domestics race i went to we won 9-1 so no import for me anytime soon :) I have never doubted the speed of the imports....look at Titan in 10.5

Seven

10-12-2009, 04:00 PM

Well Im sorry to hear about the 9-1 lost, lol. Really if any import(under dog) wins thats the hero for that day. :rolleyes:

Incontt

10-12-2009, 04:20 PM

underdog? now you get your own arguement back...imports usually weigh less and make more hp per ci ;) Lucky I was able to even qualify....lol....see what i did there

Nemesis

10-12-2009, 04:28 PM

LOL. Just have that machine out in the spring2010 remember this is IMPORTAtl you may end up sell'n your v8 and purchasing an IMPORT.

Hey...pssst.... heres a little tip...

The owner of ImportAtlanta drives a Vette.

kthxbai

Seven

10-12-2009, 04:35 PM

LOL.. Yeah that theory is true for the most part.... But Its also has alot to do with R&D and building parts that can handle the serious power. If you really look at my car..... I looks like an import and has the import heart(rotary). but the rest of the parts are from the V8 industry. V8s have been drag racing before you or I were born. The import world is borrowing the V8's designs and running with the best. The Underdog wins everytime

totsubo

10-12-2009, 04:47 PM

All videos have been uploaded:

http://www.youtube.com/user/yt6263364495

Took forever.

I did not format the videos. I have not even seen them all.

Seven

10-12-2009, 05:02 PM

Nenesis,
Guess what... I drive a tahoe on 22's my next vehicle will be the new 09cadi cts-v. when the wife's car is paid.
Im not talking about one or the other industry. Im just stating that the import family is borrowing stronger parts to run on the track. If you dont think you need that QA1 shock setup or that 9" rearend spool or the Aeromotive pump to run fast your not running fast enough. Lets not get into transmissions..... g-force/liberty/power glide......

Incontt

10-12-2009, 05:08 PM

uuuhhhgghhhh QA1s....i hate em but my car is really to heavy for the stock valving.

totsubo thanks for the vids!!!!

Nemesis

10-12-2009, 05:14 PM

Nenesis,

Whos that?

stealthrt

10-12-2009, 06:39 PM

The last imports vs domestics race i went to we won 9-1 so no import for me anytime soon :)

Would my car (not the stealth) be considered an import or domestic in this race? :thinking:;)

SmackedInATL

10-12-2009, 07:17 PM

Would my car (not the stealth) be considered an import or domestic in this race? :thinking:;)

Import.

Seven

10-12-2009, 07:30 PM

It depends on what power plant is in it! I only hope you have a Rotary in it.

gastroker

10-12-2009, 07:34 PM

Would my car (not the stealth) be considered an import or domestic in this race? :thinking:;)

LS1 engine makes your car a domestic in my book.

gastroker

10-12-2009, 07:41 PM

Im glad Mr.Stroker is bowing out till he gets the weak links fixed. I'm tired of hearing about a break and I'm sure he's tired of fixing things. I would like to see all of GA's finest cars (import or domestic)out for a round up...

The drivetrain will come back bulletproof next year...well... as bulletproof as you can make an AWD drivetrain. :crazy:

punkr6

10-12-2009, 07:43 PM

The drivetrain will come back bulletproof next year...well... as bulletproof as you can make an AWD drivetrain. :crazy:

damn, what broke this time ?

gastroker

10-12-2009, 07:55 PM

driveshaft yoke for the 3rd time

Seven

10-12-2009, 08:02 PM

The drivetrain will come back bulletproof next year...well... as bulletproof as you can make an AWD drivetrain. :crazy:

Who is telling you the d/train will be even close to bulletproof? Something is got to be the weak link. Now out of the two evils(engine or tranny) which one is cheaper? Maybe if they use the metal that Logan "xMen" is made of.:goodjob: Just make that car a rear wheel drive and then just worry about staying on the ground.

stealthrt

10-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Import.

With an LS1 in it?

stealthrt

10-12-2009, 08:28 PM

It depends on what power plant is in it! I only hope you have a Rotary in it.

No rotary, but it does have a turbo.. lol

Incontt

10-12-2009, 08:31 PM

Who is telling you the d/train will be even close to bulletproof? Something is got to be the weak link. Now out of the two evils(engine or tranny) which one is cheaper? Maybe if they use the metal that Logan "xMen" is made of.:goodjob: Just make that car a rear wheel drive and then just worry about staying on the ground.

can that car be made rear wheeldrive with like a 8.8 rear or something

SmackedInATL

10-12-2009, 08:35 PM

With an LS1 in it?

Its still an RX7. But I guess it all depends on the rules of the event.

Seven

10-12-2009, 08:44 PM

can that car be made rear wheeldrive with like a 8.8 rear or something

Are you kidding me hell yeah that car can be made rearwheel with a lil time and money. I think his name is Brent Rau that drives the gray one. Dude that shit got me and my peoples "rotary" wanting to up the game for that reason. The point I'm saying is the all wheeldrive is good for... Street/ rally racing/ or SCCA stuff. Thats to much weight trasfer and shock on that little yoke. John force aint building allwheel drive funnycars.

Seven

10-12-2009, 08:52 PM

No rotary, but it does have a turbo.. lol

Bro that is against my code. If its born a Rotary it dies a Rotary.
You would be considered a Domestic car since the heart is V8. I hope that swap was worth it. What LS motor are you using and how much power are you putting down?

SmackedInATL

10-12-2009, 09:23 PM

Just got my $200 in my Paypal account. Thanks Christy!! (not even sure if she's on here LOL)

stealthrt

10-12-2009, 09:33 PM

Bro that is against my code. If its born a Rotary it dies a Rotary.
You would be considered a Domestic car since the heart is V8. I hope that swap was worth it. What LS motor are you using and how much power are you putting down?

Car came with no motor. Built the subframe/trans mount/torque arm/etc myself. Yes, I believe it was worth it :)

LS1 motor. GT45 Turbo. 456 RWHP untuned with stock injectors, tires spinning @ 8 psi.

Ran an 11.35 @ 123.7 mph tuned, bigger injectors, @ 12 psi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe7VyIxSCQg - dyno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmCJepfGFf4 - 1/4 mile

SmackedInATL

10-12-2009, 09:51 PM

I think that's crazy just because you have a different motor that you are now a domestic.

gastroker

10-13-2009, 06:59 AM

can that car be made rear wheeldrive with like a 8.8 rear or something

It can be RWD or remain AWD with a Ford 8.8 too. :goodjob:

Incontt

10-13-2009, 11:22 AM

Mike go rear wheel drive!!! guess what rear is in my car.....8.8

pixyspoxey

10-13-2009, 12:12 PM

At your horsepower the 8.8 is a ticking timebomb. 9 inch all the way!!!

The 9 inch takes more to turn it due to rotational mass, but with the added strength you will actually gain due to the rigidity and it doesn't flex like the 8.8 so therefore it doesn't bind up as much. Hopefully that all comes out like I had planned in my head!

There is a few articles on the Web where I think it was Hotrod that did dynos where they swapped out the 8.8, 10 bolt, 12 bolt, and 9 inch in a car to see exactly what you gained, and what you lost between all of the axles. It's a good read.

And Incon, What all do you have done to your 12 bolt? Have you welded your axle tubes or put in a brace of some type?

I can't believe how your car gets out of the hole and continues to pull the whole way down the track. It blew my mind the first time I saw it run the other day. That things a beast.

Incontt

10-13-2009, 01:18 PM

Seven

10-13-2009, 01:34 PM

Ahh hell now yall got me excited..:crazy:. We are talking real drag talk now. I do agree that the 9" is the better of the two. But there are many other options that help either one stay together. Now there are Toyota truck rears and import rears that are proven to hold up as well. Lets play with gear ratios and spools, how do we want the power going down the track?

Incontt

10-13-2009, 01:48 PM

Seven

10-13-2009, 03:25 PM

I got no idea what an import like Mikes needs for gearing to get out of the hole. Ideal for my car would be 3.27-3.55. I got a 3.08 gear for cruising since Im a geriatric :)

Mikes car shouldnt require a 9" with that weight. I know he is making over 1k hp but I aint too far behind at 3960# and 147mph. Whats the cost involved to put a ford rear into the eclipse and convert to rear wheel drive? what gearing does he have now...it seems numerically high

Wow. well dealing with my cars(imports). I always thought it was about the weight the power(hp/tq) and the make up of the car's driving style. I'm sure that the gears on an import are very high compared to domestic car. But then when we pick our ratios we know what kind of track we are driving i.e. (8th ; 1320 or street). Take my car everyone knows that the rotary revs high even at stock trim. When built I can take my motor up to 13k easy. So my gears in my car for the track are 5.29. Whats the tranny ratios? Whats the tire size? You have to be a damn engineer to dial in a perfect car. No he doesn't need a 9" hell i'm making 4digits also but I don't weight as much either.

pixyspoxey

10-13-2009, 03:52 PM

I have a 8.8 with ford 3.08 gears...welded axle tubes with no brace though I need to get axle tube braces once I start to leave harder. The rear cover is a reinforced cover with the bearing cap preloaders......ford 9" big bearing housing ends....strange spool....whimpy 31 spline moser axles

Damn your actually running an 8.8, I thought you were reffering to 12 bolt as an 8.8, which I guess is technically true.

Did you do the 9 inch ends yourself or send it in to have it done? I was thinking about going this route on my 8.8 but haven't actually ran into anyone that has done that yet.

Incontt

10-13-2009, 05:01 PM

it was already done but not a biggee...... cut off ends put others on. there is a guy in calhoun that can do it...im sure others as well.

gastroker

10-13-2009, 09:39 PM

My gearing is 3.55. I can't change the gearing in AWD platform because I'd have to change the front diff as well. And guess what, no one makes different ratios for the front diff. (The only option is a 3.9x ratio out of an old EVO III, but at the end of the day, that's still stock parts...no thanks)I'm not going RWD, way too much money to convert the engine direction and chassis fabrication. Many AWD cars are in the low 8's and 7's just by changing the rearend to a Ford platform. An 8.8 should be plenty strong enough. You have to remember that eventhough I make 1000+ hp, its only about 600 ft pounds of torque. Couple that with the 50/50 power split and I'm realisticly only putting about 300 ft pounds to the rear wheels. Another thing to consider is my power & torque curves are much more linear than a V8. Meaning I don't shoot out of the hole on full power like a V8 can, my power continues to build as it moves down the track. Now, I do have the ability to load up the drivetrain at the line with my staging brake and create some extra torque, but its still nothing like a V8. Lets say that I managed to create enough load on the launch to put all 400 ft pounds to the real wheels, that's still shouldn't be enough to upset an 8.8 rear.

Incontt

10-13-2009, 09:59 PM

so you are going to do the ford rear mike? My last pass was leaving on 1psi......that was a 1.55 60' The first pass was leaving on 4 psi...1.48 60' I aint leaving on kill myself like you might think. How does Nicks evo leave so much better and not break? can you ramp boost by gear or something? I dunno what parts are strong on the imports so dont thinking im giving you shit..i really dont know

Seven

10-13-2009, 10:02 PM

If you change the rear into a 8.8 you would then have to find the right gear ratio so that it doesn't over gear the front ratios:thinking:. Have you played with the tranny ratios yet? It think the tranny choice can't handle the power or the 50/50 split combo. The yoke is small and not as beefy as the domestic options.
I'm not an expert nor a engineer but I know instead of changing turbos, rearends or 150shot off the line try going with other gears in the trans..:rolleyes:

gastroker

10-13-2009, 10:18 PM

The tranny has been proven to 7.7 at 196 mph with a Ford 8.8 rearend. The tranny is the only thing in the car that doesn't break (knock on wood). The transfer case is the weak point, not the tranny.

Nicks Evo has a larger output shaft and larger yoke than my DSM....that's not the problem though. The problem was the weld on the yoke of my particular driveshaft. I never broker a stock driveshaft. It wasn't until I "upgraded" to this othe driveshaft that I started having problems.
I've cut plently of 1.50 60 ft's with my current setup and on a stock driveshaft. I've been trying to get it down in the 1.3's where it belongs. I've done alot of 2 step changes, loaded the car less, loaded the car more, stiffened the suspension, softened the suspension, etc....If you've ever seen me at the track (and not break on the first pass) you would have seen that sometimes the car bogs, and then sometimes its spins too much. That's me trying to find the sweet spot. My car really should be cutting better 60 fts than 1.5's. I really can't explain why I haven't been able to do it yet. I've actually cut 1.4's on my old seteup from 3 yrs ago, but it was an easier beast to harness at that time. It will come together. Like you stated, I'm going to try and turn the boost down even more out of the hole.

The 8.8 rearends are available in 3.55 gear ratios....so over running the front diff isn't an issue.

My plan is to upgrade the transfer case to a unit that has a larger output shaft that accepts a larger yoke, and possibly change the rearend. Those are the 2 weak points on the car right now.

Seven

10-13-2009, 10:30 PM

Well bro I'm going to leave it alone... It seems that you have all the answers and not enough R&D. I know the folks with the same car aren't even close in HP but are getting down the track faster and not breaking. Its all constructive and I know you got a answer for every issue. Goodluck and hope you get the weaklinks worked out.

gastroker

10-13-2009, 10:37 PM

I certainly don't have all the answers...I welcome the constructive comments.

Incontt

10-13-2009, 10:42 PM

ahhhh sounds like a plan. hopefully you can get it a little more bulletproof. I know you are SICK of breaking....I recognized that look sunday...same one i used to make

totsubo

10-14-2009, 10:52 AM

I have found myself looking on craigslist recently for a Pontiac Firebird... :thinking:

Clark94T

10-14-2009, 11:11 AM

thanks!!! Gastroker was there but that yoke broke. He said he was gonna forget trying to make that work...take some time away from the track and get his car straight for spring. Clark could have given me a good race as well but someone told me he doesnt like to race on radials. Hopefully the spring event will be a big turnout.

umm. You watched me race last year @ Steele on radials. Car was running consistent low 9's and 1.4 60ft's on radials. I think you were having converter issues or something that day. I'll be running on radials this weekend.

Incontt

10-14-2009, 02:01 PM

Clark I think it was Blair that told me that about radials 2 weeks ago. I saw you run one event on radials where you were in the 9.5-9.6 range. I dont think I can outrun you, just that it would be a good race. 2nd place Sunday was an 11.7 sec car so even if you beat me by .4 it would have been a much better race. At the steele event last year the tq converter to flywheel bolts came loose....I only made one pass as I was really there to watch you guys get down. Dont get your nipples in a twist...I still know my place in the food chain ;)

Seven

10-14-2009, 05:03 PM

Hmm I think the food chain chart will soon be updated....2010.:goodjob:
The rules have now changed for the wheelie bar cars.

gastroker

10-14-2009, 06:56 PM

Hmm I think the food chain chart will soon be updated....2010.:goodjob:
The rules have now changed for the wheelie bar cars.

You're welcome:goodjob:

Clark, I had mentioned to Jerry that I didn't think you liked to race on radials anymore too. Sorry if that's not the case. The rules for the IFO street tire class(now called Forced Induction Pro) have now changed and they allow slicks.:cheers:

Seven

10-14-2009, 07:18 PM

You're welcome:goodjob:

Clark, I had mentioned to Jerry that I didn't think you liked to race on radials anymore too. Sorry if that's not the case. The rules for the IFO street tire class(now called Forced Induction Pro) have now changed and they allow slicks.:cheers:

Please everyone lets give Mr.Gastroker the thanks he deserves.... Its only a change thats been asked two years in a row. Other folks govern the PRO classes by chassis style i.e. full frame(streetcars) 3/4 or full tube chassis cars; tire size or limiting power adders. Never have I seen anyone govern a safety feature and tell a racer he would be disqualified. You are truely my hero. I love you man:goodjob:

gastroker

10-14-2009, 08:04 PM

gastroker

10-14-2009, 08:07 PM

PS: A 3/4 chassis car, is a 3/4 chassis car, by nature, for safety reasons.
So by your rational, its is governed by saftey .

Seven

10-14-2009, 08:09 PM

You're such a sweet guy. Regardless of why you feel the rule was unjust, it was removed because I asked them to because of you. I didn't make the rule, I just asked for it to be removed. Why, because that's what "FRIENDS" do. So, I'll say it again, in case you misinterpretted my intentions:
you're welcome.

Damn bro No mas por favor... I was giving you the light man and you throw it back in my lap with the FRIEND thing.LOL :goodjob:YOU ARE THE MAN

gastroker

10-14-2009, 08:12 PM

You're always fucking with me dude. I'm sensitive, you've known me for 12 years now. You know I get emotional. :)

Seven

10-14-2009, 08:37 PM

PS: A 3/4 chassis car, is a 3/4 chassis car, by nature, for safety reasons.
So by your rational, its is governed by saftey .

Ahh bro don't get emotional on me(A tear falls). Now the governed issue by safety wasn't rather if the car was altered due to chassis(3/4; 1/2 or full tube). The issue was the wheelie bar and if it touched the ground the driver was eliminated. Well If you have a car at low boost goes skyward....wheelie bars are a must.... Take some time to watch some import pro mod cars its so exciting.:camera: oh yeah where is my vid?

gastroker

10-14-2009, 08:50 PM

vid is no good. It was getting dark and the damn camera wouldn't focus on the time.

Seven

10-14-2009, 09:03 PM

oh well no big deal it was a blown motor anyways.

gastroker

10-14-2009, 09:06 PM

Ill try to get it posted this weekend

Seven

10-14-2009, 09:14 PM

Ill try to get it posted this weekend

Dont worry about it bro it aint that serious really. You should be getting ready for the track this weekend. I'm due home 2moro Thank gosh.

Seven

10-15-2009, 07:40 AM

Mr. Gastroker,
Since you've been in the rule changing business lately.... Going over the Import showdown rules you may want to adjust the rules to fit your vehicle also. If I read correctly you can't enter anything but Showdown due to your sexy side exit exhaust(infront of the tire) your lexan hatch and your Tranny choice(AWD or street tire class). I may have read it wrong but we dont want you of all folks to fall short of rules.

Just pointing that out cause we are Friends and all. :rolleyes: