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Tried it out tonight and I made some progress. There was only 20-25 cars there tops so I could do just about whatever I wanted. I loaded in a new updated program to try and slow the car a bit. I took out 2 degree timing and moved the shiftpoins, closed the cutout and aired up the tires a bit. First run I let off because I didn know what the car would do, and they told me as I went in to keep it in the 12's.
rt +.177
60-1.58
1/8-7.67@89.13
1/4-12.48@83:D:D I told you I let off;)
it began to drizzle a bit so they closed the track for a bit.

Judging from that I decided I could try a full pass and keep it in the 12's. second run I blew the tires off
rt -.025
60-1.91
the rest isnt worth telling, I got a little sideways, a little scared and let off. They announced that due to a lack of participation they were closing early so i made 1 more run.

rt +.225
60-1.57
1/8-7.57@89.3
1/4-11.95@113.2

I managed to adjust the shifts to keep it off the rev limiter but I still have to go more. My 1/8 times are slower than last week so its working, I just need to take out some more rpm. Shifts are still up around 6500. For Sat im going to fill tha tank and knock another 2-3 mph off the 1-2 shift. And leave the cutout closed just like tonight.Hopefully that will do the trick.

BTW, i picked up a new problem. I think my battery has gone south from sitting around for so long. Its having a hard time starting, either that or I need a bigger alternator, or maybe both;)

Almost in the 12's eh? It's funny to hear someone on this board talk about how he's trying to slow his car down!!!

;)

Brian, you might want to leave it alone. The temps are going up and in the summer you will run slower. With a 12.0 dial you have .050 to play with at the end of the track. You can always "back" into you opponent. Looks like you have a great 12.0 index car. :D

Good news/bad news is that I gave up on trying to run in the 12's. Quote from Joe O. "ya all gona have a hard time running 12.0 with this car". :D


See ya Saturday. ;)

Originally posted by kazman

Good news/bad news is that I gave up on trying to run in the 12's. Quote from Joe O. "ya all gona have a hard time running 12.0 with this car". :D


See ya Saturday. ;)

Haha! :lol:

Supposed to be a beautiful day on Saturday. I'm going to try to get down there earlier this week.

;)

Yeah it is really weird to say that. Its the first time in my life I have tried to slow a car down... its not as easy as it sounds. Anyone can slow it down but to do it and still be consistant is a real job. The way it sits is pretty good. Once the bar is in it will be better.

BTW, I left out 1 item untill I knew for sure. On my last run I had some funny sounds from the back end... I drained some oil out of the rear and there is some metal in it. I think the rear might be fubar again:(. Good thing I have that 12bolt to build up.

Originally posted by Projectz28
Yeah it is really weird to say that. Its the first time in my life I have tried to slow a car down... its not as easy as it sounds. Anyone can slow it down but to do it and still be consistant is a real job. The way it sits is pretty good. Once the bar is in it will be better.

BTW, I left out 1 item untill I knew for sure. On my last run I had some funny sounds from the back end... I drained some oil out of the rear and there is some metal in it. I think the rear might be fubar again:(. Good thing I have that 12bolt to build up.

Guess i jinxed you when i kept pointing to the 12 bolt....

Eric

Originally posted by Eric L
Guess i jinxed you when i kept pointing to the 12 bolt....

Eric

well I might have jinxed myself by ordering the spool for it last week;). All hope isnt gone just yet. My last rear had metal in the oil for over a year... it lost an axle bearing long before i blew the carrier in it.

The car still moves and drives fine, I might have a bearing going south in it... and I can still use it like that:D.

Originally posted by Projectz28
well I might have jinxed myself by ordering the spool for it last week;). All hope isnt gone just yet. My last rear had metal in the oil for over a year... it lost an axle bearing long before i blew the carrier in it.

The car still moves and drives fine, I might have a bearing going south in it... and I can still use it like that:D.

sweet... Once i'm tuned, and get my DR's on, i'll be heading to atco... Hopefully i'll get kicked out... ;)


Until then I'll enjoy the sounds the car is making without being able to put any of the power to the street...