Loss to a 99' GT
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Loss to a 99' GT
Hahah so I lost a race yesterday I should have had ...
Raced a friend with a 99' GT, M5, Anniversary Edition, with Pullies, CAI, and a Spec clutch. He was by himself. I had a single passanger.
He said I jumped him on the line, but I didn't get into it until he did? He totally out drove me on this one though. He dead hooked, pulled two cars, and I spun all the way to redline in first. A little in second. By 3rd I started to SLOWLY gain on him, but it wasn't like I was about to walk all over him.
I actually was pretty suprised though cause my car feels a good bit stronger to ride in. Even though I had no traction through first, I thought I could reel him in faster and pull it off.
Still was fun though. And there will be a rematch lol.
Raced a friend with a 99' GT, M5, Anniversary Edition, with Pullies, CAI, and a Spec clutch. He was by himself. I had a single passanger.
He said I jumped him on the line, but I didn't get into it until he did? He totally out drove me on this one though. He dead hooked, pulled two cars, and I spun all the way to redline in first. A little in second. By 3rd I started to SLOWLY gain on him, but it wasn't like I was about to walk all over him.
I actually was pretty suprised though cause my car feels a good bit stronger to ride in. Even though I had no traction through first, I thought I could reel him in faster and pull it off.
Still was fun though. And there will be a rematch lol.
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lol lack of traction. Severe. And a horrible launch cause I didnt think he was gonna go. So basically, he got a jump on me, I spun all the way through first. A little in second.
Hahah I even said it in the beggining that he totally out drove me on it. So needless to say, a rematch will be coming. I've raced a few others, and they never were a problem lol.
Dan I live in Baldwin if you know where that is.
Long Story Shot : I pull out fast, he gets a jump on me, I mash it, spin through first to redline, spin through half of second. Once I got traction he instantly stopped gaining. Was outdriven. Plain and simple lol. It did kinda suck though. So I may have to set things straight. He said he would go from a roll again if I wanted since he heard me spinning so bad, but women race from rolls ...
Hahah I even said it in the beggining that he totally out drove me on it. So needless to say, a rematch will be coming. I've raced a few others, and they never were a problem lol.
Dan I live in Baldwin if you know where that is.
Long Story Shot : I pull out fast, he gets a jump on me, I mash it, spin through first to redline, spin through half of second. Once I got traction he instantly stopped gaining. Was outdriven. Plain and simple lol. It did kinda suck though. So I may have to set things straight. He said he would go from a roll again if I wanted since he heard me spinning so bad, but women race from rolls ...
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Tires do kinda blow through first gear. From a dig, slow roll, fast roll, etc. it lights them up pretty easily.
Also noticed later in the night, a slight tick. Radio was on before. Pulled valve cover, and trunion bearings are shot on a rocker. PCM is picking it up as knock and retarding timing. So add one more to my list of excuses.
Also noticed later in the night, a slight tick. Radio was on before. Pulled valve cover, and trunion bearings are shot on a rocker. PCM is picking it up as knock and retarding timing. So add one more to my list of excuses.
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Goodyear Eagle GT-HR's. 245/50R16's. They hook OK if I lay into first, but if I just mash it down, forget it. It just bakes them.
Never had it on a dyno, but it does run pretty strong. Like I said, I've manhandled a few GT's before, and it was dead even with my uncles Ram Air LS1 car with a Lid, may have had his cat back on it at the time too ? Im figuring 290ish cause thats at/around what most bolt on LT1's with a M6 will lay down.
Never had it on a dyno, but it does run pretty strong. Like I said, I've manhandled a few GT's before, and it was dead even with my uncles Ram Air LS1 car with a Lid, may have had his cat back on it at the time too ? Im figuring 290ish cause thats at/around what most bolt on LT1's with a M6 will lay down.
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Goodyear Eagle GT-HR's. 245/50R16's. They hook OK if I lay into first, but if I just mash it down, forget it. It just bakes them.
Never had it on a dyno, but it does run pretty strong. Like I said, I've manhandled a few GT's before, and it was dead even with my uncles Ram Air LS1 car with a Lid, may have had his cat back on it at the time too ? Im figuring 290ish cause thats at/around what most bolt on LT1's with a M6 will lay down.
Never had it on a dyno, but it does run pretty strong. Like I said, I've manhandled a few GT's before, and it was dead even with my uncles Ram Air LS1 car with a Lid, may have had his cat back on it at the time too ? Im figuring 290ish cause thats at/around what most bolt on LT1's with a M6 will lay down.
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Believe me, tires are on my list of things to do. I wanna get rims though, so im holding off. Plus these have a good bit of tread left.
I want something so I can run 305-315ish tires in the rear. I like how the Z06 style ones look but who knows what I'll end up with.
I want something so I can run 305-315ish tires in the rear. I like how the Z06 style ones look but who knows what I'll end up with.