Ponies on The Run (Again)
9/20/08, 02:28 AM
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well guys 'bout ready to crash.
Had a great time @ Barona. The Driver, me, still needs to get more laps under his belt. All-n-all of the two times I actually got to race Leo I spanked him the first time and the second I went brain-dead (or is that Brian-dead?) on the 1st-2nd shift and just backed off, so he did win that. Most of the races either by Leo or I were up against Real race cars so that was tough to deal with.
Bottom line best time for me... 8.3@84.something. I should be almost a second quicker but I'm not ?? I don't know if it's in the launch or what I'd doing wrong. Still I was very happy car did GREAT. Absolutely no problems and I was surprised by the amount the car reacted to the later runs after 10pm...
I'll get better and faster, just wait.
Worst thing..... NO PICS or Vids. It was way too dark to take decent pics and since we tried to run each other couldn't really snap away and still run, ya know.
I'll post more later, but for now, g-night.
Had a great time @ Barona. The Driver, me, still needs to get more laps under his belt. All-n-all of the two times I actually got to race Leo I spanked him the first time and the second I went brain-dead (or is that Brian-dead?) on the 1st-2nd shift and just backed off, so he did win that. Most of the races either by Leo or I were up against Real race cars so that was tough to deal with.
Bottom line best time for me... 8.3@84.something. I should be almost a second quicker but I'm not ?? I don't know if it's in the launch or what I'd doing wrong. Still I was very happy car did GREAT. Absolutely no problems and I was surprised by the amount the car reacted to the later runs after 10pm...
I'll get better and faster, just wait.
Worst thing..... NO PICS or Vids. It was way too dark to take decent pics and since we tried to run each other couldn't really snap away and still run, ya know.
I'll post more later, but for now, g-night.
9/20/08, 09:52 AM
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Ah man no pictures 
I was looking forward to see in you burn up the azzfault 
how did your car react off the line? Did you find your were spinning wheels with all that power? What RPM did you launch at? Did you say Leo took one from you? Maybe its time for a sway bar delete 
Jed
BTW any eye candy from last night? Any Barona Beeetaches?
Look at this stang...
I was looking forward to see in you burn up the azzfault how did your car react off the line? Did you find your were spinning wheels with all that power? What RPM did you launch at? Did you say Leo took one from you? Maybe its time for a sway bar delete Jed
BTW any eye candy from last night? Any Barona Beeetaches?
Look at this stang...
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9/20/08, 02:40 PM
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I just recently hit the 30K mark and I'm looking to get the Mustang serviced but it costs $671 at my local dealership. Is the 30K service something that can be done at home and if so, how difficult is it?
Here's what needs to be done:
-Inspect complete exhaust system & heat shields.
-Replace cabin air filter.
-Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage/ball joints/suspension joints/half & drive shafts u-joints.
-Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system.
-Replace fuel filter.
-Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
-Replace engine air filter.
Here's what needs to be done:
-Inspect complete exhaust system & heat shields.
-Replace cabin air filter.
-Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage/ball joints/suspension joints/half & drive shafts u-joints.
-Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system.
-Replace fuel filter.
-Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
-Replace engine air filter.
9/20/08, 02:45 PM
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I just recently hit the 30K mark and I'm looking to get the Mustang serviced but it costs $671 at my local dealership. Is the 30K service something that can be done at home and if so, how difficult is it?
Here's what needs to be done:
-Inspect complete exhaust system & heat shields.
-Replace cabin air filter.
-Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage/ball joints/suspension joints/half & drive shafts u-joints.
-Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system.
-Replace fuel filter.
-Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
-Replace engine air filter.
Here's what needs to be done:
-Inspect complete exhaust system & heat shields.
-Replace cabin air filter.
-Inspect and lubricate all non-sealed steering linkage/ball joints/suspension joints/half & drive shafts u-joints.
-Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines and hoses, and parking brake system.
-Replace fuel filter.
-Inspect engine cooling system and hoses.
-Replace engine air filter.
9/20/08, 07:49 PM
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Had a run in with an 08 M3 the other day. Impressive car. Kept up really good. I wouldn't mind owning one of those in the future.
So what advantages would a larger heat exchanger do for me? Just curious. Also, advice on suspension mods? I have steeda springs and D-specs so far. What else to enjoy the corners more? Make me a package deal
So what advantages would a larger heat exchanger do for me? Just curious. Also, advice on suspension mods? I have steeda springs and D-specs so far. What else to enjoy the corners more? Make me a package deal
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9/20/08, 08:00 PM
Brian: Guess you paid Leo $20?
Danny: Not worth it. Do as Robbie suggests.
Danny: Not worth it. Do as Robbie suggests.
9/20/08, 09:18 PM
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BTW-The race Brian won was by 3 thousandths of a second. Not even half a car length. So let's just say there was no need for an alarm clock.
NA FTW!!!!!
All BS aside though we had a great time. I'm sure once Brian get's a few more runs under his belt he'll be running high 7's and leaving me in the dust.
Dan-That's total BS don't give them a f'n dime. Can't believe they'd blatantly try to rip you off like that. My suggestion never go back to that dealer unless it's warranty work and even then I'd look for another dealership. Like everyone else has said you can do that all yourself for about $50-60. If you need help with it your more than welcome to come down to SD and I'll help you knock it out.
NA FTW!!!!!
All BS aside though we had a great time. I'm sure once Brian get's a few more runs under his belt he'll be running high 7's and leaving me in the dust.
Dan-That's total BS don't give them a f'n dime. Can't believe they'd blatantly try to rip you off like that. My suggestion never go back to that dealer unless it's warranty work and even then I'd look for another dealership. Like everyone else has said you can do that all yourself for about $50-60. If you need help with it your more than welcome to come down to SD and I'll help you knock it out.
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9/20/08, 09:26 PM
I had a feeling experience would prevail over rookie HP. Good job Leo. 
9/20/08, 09:29 PM
9/20/08, 09:58 PM
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I know you're pretty unfamilar with it Bill, but in Drag Racing the ONLY thing that matters is who gets the win light. Don't matter by how much, the light doesn't lie.
Now on the second run, I could have excuses and if, it's only, but, maybe . But that ain't gonna happen. Leo won that round. Fair and square. So right now it's 1 win a piece.
The only thing I wish is that we could have run against each other more. Judging from the time-slips your statement would be valid as Leo had me covered most of the night. But we didn't.
9/20/08, 10:02 PM
Don't worry Brian, you'll beat Leo every single time on the dyno!
Just bustin' yer chops Brian, Leo would own me on the track too.
Just bustin' yer chops Brian, Leo would own me on the track too.
9/20/08, 10:21 PM
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Your time will come. Soon.Hey, Leo is a monster at the track. Going once a month would do that I guess. He's got the technique and procedure down pat. If there was something to be said about consistency, it would have Leo there as a guideline.
As the first bit of advice that I didn't get, be prepared for the tires to hook up WAAAAAAAAAY better that you ever thought was possible. Weirdest thing really. I spun the tires hard once but every single time it was almost like they would drag the RPM of the motor down once you dumped the clutch. Flipping weird.
That and I really, really need to get over the fear of power shifting.
Oh and one more thing... We both found it odd that I was barely hitting 3rd by the end of the 1/8th. I would hit 3rd and basically be at the end of the track or very close to it. Once I stayed in 2nd and hit the limiter just before I approached the finish line ???? Is the tire too big and the rear gear too small ?? just odd really because the thing really pulls in 3rd and I never got the opportunity to feel that ??
9/20/08, 10:27 PM
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The only pics....
Go to http://www.paklphoto.com/gallery/ind...20Friday%20T-T
Pages 4,18,21,34 (leo and I) and 37....
Not the real good pic that Leo and I saw and not many other than one or two of Leo's car
Go to http://www.paklphoto.com/gallery/ind...20Friday%20T-T
Pages 4,18,21,34 (leo and I) and 37....
Not the real good pic that Leo and I saw and not many other than one or two of Leo's car
9/20/08, 10:38 PM
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As the first bit of advice that I didn't get, be prepared for the tires to hook up WAAAAAAAAAY better that you ever thought was possible. Weirdest thing really. I spun the tires hard once but every single time it was almost like they would drag the RPM of the motor down once you dumped the clutch. Flipping weird.
That and I really, really need to get over the fear of power shifting.
That and I really, really need to get over the fear of power shifting.
Oh and one more thing... We both found it odd that I was barely hitting 3rd by the end of the 1/8th. I would hit 3rd and basically be at the end of the track or very close to it. Once I stayed in 2nd and hit the limiter just before I approached the finish line ???? Is the tire too big and the rear gear too small ?? just odd really because the thing really pulls in 3rd and I never got the opportunity to feel that ??
Can't help you there....... real men race on a true 1/4 mile track.
9/20/08, 10:45 PM
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yup...haha
when you launch brian, as you get better, you'll probably be able to feel it hook and floor that *****! that's what we do in our car...gas about 1/3, on the brake hard as you can go, until you're ready to launch, and in the quickest way your feet move off the brake and mash the gas through the floor, although that car's an auto, just for you the brake and the clutch would be the same thing.
when you launch brian, as you get better, you'll probably be able to feel it hook and floor that *****! that's what we do in our car...gas about 1/3, on the brake hard as you can go, until you're ready to launch, and in the quickest way your feet move off the brake and mash the gas through the floor, although that car's an auto, just for you the brake and the clutch would be the same thing.
