I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,665
Likes: 5
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by Bulldogger
Two possible problems, one the weak battery can cause some of the emissions to go of line and the car does not run at optimum performance. My battery was disconnected and it took 598 miles to get it back to running right. Two the new mani's need some time for the computer to adjust to the additional air flow, the two issues together well.....
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 665
Likes: 1
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by mrphotoman
It would be great if they invented something that could generate electricity to keep our cars running without a battery or when the battery was weak. Maybe one day!
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,665
Likes: 5
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by Bulldogger
The Mercedes cars are pretty screwed up this way, my wifes car took 50 miles to get back on line and runs fine without a battery. These cars kind of suck this way. Being it is so picky I would leave it on a charger/maintainer like a battery tender if it is gonna be sitting for any length of time
Thread Starter
|
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,180
Likes: 13
From: North Plains, OR
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
I didnt do the new battery last night. It seemed to be starting good so I just went with it. I did notice a few hiccups at the track that made me think it was going to act up, but no CEL and it ran okay. I will go look for a battery today. I also did have my ECU out and retuned while I was waiting for the mods on the manifolds. I still think my battery is acting up and will replace it. It is the original so its about time. This may be causing me some subtle issues that are hurting my times too. We will see as I get more time on this new tune and the manifolds.
By the way, I had to drive slow on the way home. Those DR's on the highway ruts and dew/mist got a little slippery on curves going up the hill out of Portland. Started drifting into the next lane. Eeeeeek! I'll change them at the track from now on. PITA.
MikeR
By the way, I had to drive slow on the way home. Those DR's on the highway ruts and dew/mist got a little slippery on curves going up the hill out of Portland. Started drifting into the next lane. Eeeeeek! I'll change them at the track from now on. PITA.
MikeR
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,665
Likes: 5
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by MikeR
I didnt do the new battery last night. It seemed to be starting good so I just went with it. I did notice a few hiccups at the track that made me think it was going to act up, but no CEL and it ran okay. I will go look for a battery today. I also did have my ECU out and retuned while I was waiting for the mods on the manifolds. I still think my battery is acting up and will replace it. It is the original so its about time. This may be causing me some subtle issues that are hurting my times too. We will see as I get more time on this new tune and the manifolds.
By the way, I had to drive slow on the way home. Those DR's on the highway ruts and dew/mist got a little slippery on curves going up the hill out of Portland. Started drifting into the next lane. Eeeeeek! I'll change them at the track from now on. PITA.
MikeR
By the way, I had to drive slow on the way home. Those DR's on the highway ruts and dew/mist got a little slippery on curves going up the hill out of Portland. Started drifting into the next lane. Eeeeeek! I'll change them at the track from now on. PITA.
MikeR
Forum Regular
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 665
Likes: 1
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by mrphotoman
Mine seemed to be fine after I took the battery off for 3 days then put it back in. The ecu does need to relearn a few things when you do that but I am not sure a weak battery would do that since we have an alternator on the car that keeps power to the car while you are driving. (an alternator is what i was kidding about in that last post btw)
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by BlUEMDsrt6
First off:
1) I'm not an experienced racer and was running mostly 1.9 and some change 60'
2) I was running on semi worn down stock all season Continentals at normal psi
3) it was like 86 degrees at the track that day
4) I don't have the newest latest greatest tune
5) fully stock exhaust
6) stock intake manifolds
And my best time that day was a 12.48 at 110.5 and like a 1.94 60', so now what do you have to say Brian?
1) I'm not an experienced racer and was running mostly 1.9 and some change 60'
2) I was running on semi worn down stock all season Continentals at normal psi
3) it was like 86 degrees at the track that day
4) I don't have the newest latest greatest tune
5) fully stock exhaust
6) stock intake manifolds
And my best time that day was a 12.48 at 110.5 and like a 1.94 60', so now what do you have to say Brian?
I guess I didn't understand you meant the "front" bumper.
Originally Posted by 240M3SRT
He showed you Brian lol. j/k
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 2
From: Laurel, MD
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by BrianBrave
That way you were smack talkin' everyone about showing them your bumper - I just assumed you were an experienced driver who knew his way up & down the track and would show up with a properly prepped car for a big drag day...
I guess I didn't understand you meant the "front" bumper.
Yup - my bad!!
I guess I didn't understand you meant the "front" bumper.
Yup - my bad!!
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 2
From: Laurel, MD
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Well, since MikeR has officially called this thread ruined, who else has a problem they want to resolve?
We will change this thread to WWE Unforgiven the Grudgematch SRT6 style No Holds Barred Cage Death Match with Sprinkles, Hot Peppers, and Cheese. These bouts will be scheduled for one fall.
We will change this thread to WWE Unforgiven the Grudgematch SRT6 style No Holds Barred Cage Death Match with Sprinkles, Hot Peppers, and Cheese. These bouts will be scheduled for one fall.
Last edited by BlUEMDsrt6; Oct 30, 2008 at 04:53 PM.
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 2
From: Laurel, MD
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by cruzinquick
I leave for a few hours and all hell breaks loose, just like tires on that crappy track
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 2
From: Laurel, MD
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Listen, I like go fast stuff, I just can't make my car go fast once I have it on.
Now back to our match.
The Steelers suck and your momma wears combat boots. = clothes line then leg drop
Now back to our match.
The Steelers suck and your momma wears combat boots. = clothes line then leg drop
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,535
Likes: 4
From: AZ
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
What can I say the Giants got lucky. You'll see the titans will not be undefeated after we get done with them. Heck vince young might even get his job back.
Did you guys get lucky?
Did you guys get lucky?
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,204
Likes: 2
From: Laurel, MD
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by cruzinquick
What can I say the Giants got lucky. You'll see the titans will not be undefeated after we get done with them. Heck vince young might even get his job back.
Did you guys get lucky?
Did you guys get lucky?
Re: I'm going faster...but not enough yet
Originally Posted by MikeR
Okay, I got the car back together with the gasket from the SSB.(Poor baby has gone to pieces.) I put the DR's on and drove over to PIR and ran a few times. Here are the time slips. I did pretty good burn outs(first time ever for that) for the first two trips and not good enough for the second two.
First pass was a 12.34 @ 104.3 and a 60' of 1.85.
Second pass was 12.27 @ 111.4 and 60' of 1.81.
Third pass was 12.35 @ 111.34 and 60' of 1.86.
Fourth pass was 12.65 @ 111.49 and 60' of 2.1.
I hooked up pretty good on the first two passes, spun a little on the third and spun a LOT on the fourth. I probably didnt get the tires heated up good enough for number 3 and 4. They really felt greasey getting off the line. Not a bad night, but I was planning on a lot better. I guess I need a lot of practice to get my RT down good and get my tires to hook up better.
PIR is a decent track, but not as good as Woodburn.
Elevation:30 feet
Temp: 55
Humidity: 65%
Bar: 29.9in
Dew: 62
MikeR
edit: previous best was 12.5 @ 112.6mph
First pass was a 12.34 @ 104.3 and a 60' of 1.85.
Second pass was 12.27 @ 111.4 and 60' of 1.81.
Third pass was 12.35 @ 111.34 and 60' of 1.86.
Fourth pass was 12.65 @ 111.49 and 60' of 2.1.
I hooked up pretty good on the first two passes, spun a little on the third and spun a LOT on the fourth. I probably didnt get the tires heated up good enough for number 3 and 4. They really felt greasey getting off the line. Not a bad night, but I was planning on a lot better.
I guess I need a lot of practice to get my RT down good and get my tires to hook up better. PIR is a decent track, but not as good as Woodburn.Elevation:30 feet
Temp: 55
Humidity: 65%
Bar: 29.9in
Dew: 62
MikeR
edit: previous best was 12.5 @ 112.6mph