First runs at the strip

HessiaN257 · October 13th, 2007, 10:08 AM

Well, I went to the track for the first time last night. My first two runs I had to get used to things, and basically spun out both times. I'm pretty sure next time I will be able to get 13s easy. I was running stock gears and street tires, with the mods in my sig.
Hopefully next time no winds, and some better shifts

Track Conditions:
54 Degrees F
Relative Humidity- 0
Absolute Barometer- 29.23
Winds- 10-15 MPH

R/T- .280
60'- 2.128
330- 5.967
1/8- 9.139
MPH-77.95
1000- 11.841
1/4- 14.120
MPH- 98.98

GTsetGO · October 13th, 2007, 10:11 AM

not bad times there brah. it's a blast isn't it.

HessiaN257 · October 13th, 2007, 10:18 AM

It was real fun. My times went down every time I made a pass. This was definitely a learning experience. I am hoping for some better E/Ts next time around, and hopefully its not windy.

twok3gt · October 13th, 2007, 10:40 AM

Nice job dude...Get that 60' down a lil bit and you'll have 13s no problem. Not to mention it was your first time running the car, so you'll get the hang of it....

Im sure you know, but that lowering kit you plan on doing this winter is gonna kinda hurt your traction a lil bit....If you decide to go with some DRs, stick with Mickey Thompsons

I have em' on my trans am and that thing dead hooks....Ive cut a 1.6 60' on those tires before, but I hit the damn rev limiter in 1st AND second. That woulda been a low 12 second run...daammmnn

HessiaN257 · October 13th, 2007, 10:50 AM

How will it hurt my traction by getting new springs?

GTsetGO · October 13th, 2007, 10:52 AM

lowering springs throw off the weight transfer a little bit thus leading to a lose in time. but just get some control arms and go for it.

MATT02GT · October 13th, 2007, 10:56 AM

14.1 nice. Man I hate the altitude here...

HessiaN257 · October 13th, 2007, 11:04 AM

I'm sure you guys will know more about this than me. But does that wind factor play a lot into times? It wasn't a full on head wind, it was more of a head wind blowing to the front/side of my car. What E/Ts could I expect with the better track condition?

jivepepper · October 13th, 2007, 11:18 AM

Your track conditions were pretty good already. The Barometric pressure was low though.

bossman2kgt · October 13th, 2007, 11:21 AM

Thats a damn good time with just those mods. Good job!!

HessiaN257 · October 13th, 2007, 12:24 PM

Thanks all.

twok3gt · October 13th, 2007, 12:30 PM

Yep! Lowering springs will hinder weight transfer........Not sure how it works in the Mustang world, but disconnecting the front swaybar on fbodies does a world of change...Helps all the weight transfer to the rear of the car....

And aren't most GTs supposed to hit 14.1ish stock anyways?? My buddy ran mine one night when I had my TA at the track and only managed a 14.3@98. I wont bring up the fact that my 93 Fbody ran 14.0s stock, and that technology is a decade old

Hahaha, Im only kidding guys. Relax

October 13th, 2007, 10:08 AM	#1
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	First runs at the strip Well, I went to the track for the first time last night. My first two runs I had to get used to things, and basically spun out both times. I'm pretty sure next time I will be able to get 13s easy. I was running stock gears and street tires, with the mods in my sig. Hopefully next time no winds, and some better shifts Track Conditions: 54 Degrees F Relative Humidity- 0 Absolute Barometer- 29.23 Winds- 10-15 MPH R/T- .280 60'- 2.128 330- 5.967 1/8- 9.139 MPH-77.95 1000- 11.841 1/4- 14.120 MPH- 98.98 __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

October 13th, 2007, 10:11 AM	#2
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,083 iTrader: 10 reviews	not bad times there brah. it's a blast isn't it. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE - 2008 Cain F Big Bear Paradox

October 13th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#3
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	It was real fun. My times went down every time I made a pass. This was definitely a learning experience. I am hoping for some better E/Ts next time around, and hopefully its not windy. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

October 13th, 2007, 10:40 AM	#4
twok3gt Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kosovo Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice job dude...Get that 60' down a lil bit and you'll have 13s no problem. Not to mention it was your first time running the car, so you'll get the hang of it.... Im sure you know, but that lowering kit you plan on doing this winter is gonna kinda hurt your traction a lil bit....If you decide to go with some DRs, stick with Mickey Thompsons I have em' on my trans am and that thing dead hooks....Ive cut a 1.6 60' on those tires before, but I hit the damn rev limiter in 1st AND second. That woulda been a low 12 second run...daammmnn __________________ 03 GT- K&N CAi, Mufflers removed (resonators in their place) Eibach Sportline springs, and 18in deep dish bullitts in the rear.... 93 Trans Am-H&C, tons of mods...12.80 w/ 2.4 60' hahaha 03 Suzuki GSX-R-Some mods

October 13th, 2007, 10:50 AM	#5
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	How will it hurt my traction by getting new springs? __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

October 13th, 2007, 10:52 AM	#6
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 14,083 iTrader: 10 reviews	lowering springs throw off the weight transfer a little bit thus leading to a lose in time. but just get some control arms and go for it. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale 2008 Acura TL-S - 2008 Honda Pilot EX-SE - 2008 Cain F Big Bear Paradox

October 13th, 2007, 10:56 AM	#7
MATT02GT The Mean Green Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colo. Springs, CO Posts: 4,164 iTrader: 1 reviews	14.1 nice. Man I hate the altitude here... __________________ Its not how fast you drive, but how you drive fast. 2002 Mustang GT... Just The Usual Bolt-Ons Bolt on list in Garage..

October 13th, 2007, 11:04 AM	#8
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm sure you guys will know more about this than me. But does that wind factor play a lot into times? It wasn't a full on head wind, it was more of a head wind blowing to the front/side of my car. What E/Ts could I expect with the better track condition? __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

October 13th, 2007, 11:18 AM	#9
jivepepper I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 5,025 iTrader: 1 reviews	Your track conditions were pretty good already. The Barometric pressure was low though. __________________ 665/541 WHP/WTQ 4.6L SOHC 2V ON 93 OCTANE PUMP GAS. NO METH INJ., NO E85, NO RACE GAS, N2O BABY BOTTLES! TRAP=POWER: 11.01 @135, IN SUMMER HEAT, 1350' TRACK, 315/35/17 DR'S

October 13th, 2007, 11:21 AM	#10
bossman2kgt Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wichita, Ks Posts: 1,287 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thats a damn good time with just those mods. Good job!!

October 13th, 2007, 12:24 PM	#11
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks all. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

October 13th, 2007, 12:30 PM	#12
twok3gt Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kosovo Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yep! Lowering springs will hinder weight transfer........Not sure how it works in the Mustang world, but disconnecting the front swaybar on fbodies does a world of change...Helps all the weight transfer to the rear of the car.... And aren't most GTs supposed to hit 14.1ish stock anyways?? My buddy ran mine one night when I had my TA at the track and only managed a 14.3@98. I wont bring up the fact that my 93 Fbody ran 14.0s stock, and that technology is a decade old Hahaha, Im only kidding guys. Relax __________________ 03 GT- K&N CAi, Mufflers removed (resonators in their place) Eibach Sportline springs, and 18in deep dish bullitts in the rear.... 93 Trans Am-H&C, tons of mods...12.80 w/ 2.4 60' hahaha 03 Suzuki GSX-R-Some mods

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