Just got back from the track. Lots of good eatun's and noob racing is now history. First run was against a drop dead beautiful Neon stage 3 with all the bells and whistles. Real nice guy too. Yummy! Next was a Subaru WRX that wanted me. Munch! For the 3rd and 4th run I removed the grill. Red lighted against a 70's Datsun or Mazda or something of the sort with slicks. But I ran faster without the grill. The last was against a Toyota Tercel or something equally forgetable with nitrous. He made me wait and wait and wait. The last run the car was HOT and the windows were fogged up from the long wait to run. He was all show however. Man I wanted to eat his lunch for being a jerk. For all the noobs. Watch the videos of Distant Pulse. I thank you profusely my man. Seeing how its done really helped me out. Removing the grill DOES lower the times. I need the new bigger filter. Needswings, I'll be calling. Had a great time. Forget that wussy dyno. My car is for real. Only mods .. needswings intake.

Les

 

Forgot to attach the time slips.

 

Timeslips? Videos? Pictures?

 

Get that 60 ft into the 1.8's and youll be in the 12's.

 

Absolutely right. I'm having trouble with traction. I'm loading the converter and lifting off the brake to get moving and then rolling quick as I dare on the throttle. The second pass I was spinning a bit because I came off the brake at around 2,000 rpms. All the other passes I left at around 1,500. I can't say for sure because I was watching the tree but the car wasn't overpowering the brakes like it tried to do on the 2nd. pass. 12's are right there and I know the car can do it. The question is can I? I'm going to do my best to get into the 12's the next time I'm at the track. So far the best results have come from 30lbs. in the driver's rear and 28lbs in the passenger. Next time I may try going lower in the Michelins. I can tell you 36lbs was the slippery kiss of death. You what I really love? After a 13 flat pass I can put on the radio with the air running and mosey home like nobodys business. What a great car!

Les

 

Great story. If you get a tune on top of that, I am sure you will see 12's all the time. It is great fun and I have enjoyed going to the track and enjoy the company of Blkfin and 240. Are you the only SRT in the area? It is a blast to have others there with you.

 

Your definately already capable doing 12's. Just from your 109mph is easily 12.90's or even 12.80's. Those high mph are from the tire spin. You'll probably see you 12's with 105 mph.

Are you driving around the water to do your burnout? With streets you don't want to wet your tires. Also when you drive around the water back up to get enough space for a nice burnout without crossing the staging beams. Just don't back into the water. If driving through, make sure your fronts aren't picking up water then dropping onto the rears when you launch.

 

Haha, anytime man! Glen (cross><hair) and I will be putting out a video of the 6's in action at the track. Stay tuned! You guys won't believe the quality. It WILL be like you were watching a movie!

 

I'm driving around the water. Doing a burnout in 1st for 3 or 4 seconds then shifting to 2nd for 2 or 3 more before letting off the brake and spinning forward. No dry hop. Back to 1st for staging. The WRX ran a 12.9 at 102 but I crossed the line 2 or 3 cars ahead of him. He claims to be stock, but then says its not running right in 3rd and 4th so he was taking it easy.
I rushed to the track from work and forgot to air up the front tires so I hope with 45lbs in them I'll squeak into the 12's. The track is open for street cars Thursdays so I may go again tomorrow to see if I can keep numbers dropping.

Oh and the car is a star at the go-cart track. 30 people showed up on sunday for the event and I got lots of laps in. To make a long story short I finished in the 10th slot. But what's really amazing is most of the cars were on auto-x tires and at least 6 were trailered in. And here comes this blue SRT-6 with a driver that never has been on a circuit in his live are beats cars fully prepared. And it was the car more than the driver.

Les

 

Very nice! You'll be enjoying a lot more times at the track, that's for sure.

 

Now thats more like it Les! Well Done!!!

 

I've been doing a little checking on the conditions last night. The track elevation is 14' above sea level, it was 77º with a 6 mph headwind. Dewpoint 66, Barometric pressure 30.01.
What it all means someone will have to tell me, but DA always comes up so I thought I'd post what information I found.

Just looked it up and entered my best on dragtimes. DA was 1384 I think.

Les

 

That would make the DA 1343 above sea level. The higher the number above sea level, the slower the times. I have seen -560 DA in Dallas before....those make for quick times!!!


You can use the link below to get the DA for any track in the US and Canada.

http://www.dragtimes.com/da-density-...calculator.php

 

Thanks BLKFIN, I did the post, went looking myself, kick self and edit. I guess you can tell I'm pretty excited.

Les

 

That's ok brother, I am glad to see you on a track! Keep those mods coming and times dropping~

 

Hahah, yeah man- let me know when you are ready? This friday is out? How about going to watch? iPhone weather is saying 60 degrees for friday but possibility of rain.

 

where's that track at? I saw carolina on the bottom of it. I'm from South Carolina

 

70% chance of rain tomorrow so im probably out! Next friday I have a party to go to. What about Sunday? I am pretty sure TnT is on Sundays as well.

 

Puerto Rico~

 

Weather permitting I'm hitting the track with my secret weapon to get into the 12's. I started the diet and have lost 5 lbs. (driver mod), car has 1/4 tank of gas and I'm wearing the secret weapon, my Needswings T-shirt! It's got to be good for a couple of tenths at least! Car is wearing a fresh coat of Adam's wax and is loaded for bear.

Les