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BLOWNDFIZ
10-13-2009, 08:33 PM
60' 1.74
330 4.824
1/8 7.355
MPH 97.15
1000 9.519
1/4 11.308
MPH 125.80

I was told to slow down or go home...
fuel
10-13-2009, 08:37 PM
nice run...needs some n20, and then you will realy get throne off the track
Tarheel'Z'
10-13-2009, 09:03 PM
whats with the slow down or go home??does the track have a limit or something?noob question im sure but ive never raced so just curious
BLOWNDFIZ
10-13-2009, 09:10 PM
It was because I have no roll bar. They were kind of rude about it but it was kind of a goal of mine.

I'm not certain of the NHRA limits but they told me they require a rollbar anything quicker than 11.50s.
Tarheel'Z'
10-13-2009, 09:14 PM
ahhh ok..so you got scolded and you liked it..lol,,,,nice run,,10's are gettin close
BLOWNDFIZ
10-13-2009, 09:20 PM
Yeah I was smiling in the helmet when they were scolding me...

I was actually hoping for a 10 tonight. The DA was -47ft, the temp was low 50's. The track wasn't there for a better than 1.7 60' for me. More seat time will help that too.
Badhawk
10-13-2009, 11:20 PM
Congrats on your NB.
blackbird1084
10-14-2009, 02:43 AM
That's awsome I hope that happens to me next year.
AChotrod
10-14-2009, 12:01 PM
Congrats!! That thing is moving now!!
BLOWNDFIZ
10-14-2009, 01:40 PM
Thanks all! It was a blast. I need to practice, practice, practice my launch. I get all into trying to hold a steady RPM, while watching the tree. I need to hook up my two step too.

I'm sure it's got a 10 in it, as long as I can drive. I was having some slight ignition miss too that I'm sure didn't net me my best possible times. Here is a screen shot of the log. The yellow bar is at the beginning of 4th gear on the run. You can see the RPM fluctuating up top.... I'm guessing I need to check the plugs and possibly gap them down some more.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/BLOWNDFIZ/NewPicture-4.jpg

Let me know your thoughts about the ignition...
ksmyss
10-14-2009, 02:33 PM
11.50s or faster needs a roll bar per NHRA rules.

I would try plugs first.
AChotrod
10-14-2009, 02:43 PM
11.50s or faster needs a roll bar per NHRA rules.

I would try plugs first.
Isnt it 11.49 or faster?:shiner:
blackbird1084
10-14-2009, 06:30 PM
Yes achotrod it is 11.49 or faster for a 4-6 point roll bar. I've got one of those nifty nhra rule books in my garage.
popo8
10-14-2009, 07:08 PM
Congrats man.
BLOWNDFIZ
10-14-2009, 07:13 PM
Well, I'm not going to put a roll bar in it. My kids are just getting old enough to ride in the car and eventually I plan on taking the entire family with me on Power Tour. I want to keep it easy to get in and out of for everyone.

At the track I'll just shut it down at 1000' until my last two passes for the night. The first one they can warn me, the 2nd not let me run anymore that night.

My car drives straight as an arrow, I barely have to do anything but shift.
AChotrod
10-14-2009, 07:14 PM
Congrats man.
Hey welcome back!!!
Blackbird I was just busting his balls about .01;)
popo8
10-14-2009, 07:34 PM
Hey welcome back!!!
Blackbird I was just busting his balls about .01;)


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96LT1355Z28
10-16-2009, 02:26 AM
Just some food for thought, the NHRA rules are there for our safety! Even if you shut down at the 1000' it doesn't change the fact that your car is still accelerating at the same rate as a low 11 to high 10 second car to that point. I know you said it drives straight but we never know what the track has in store for us or what the car that went before us left! Not to mention the stress on your chassis with that kinda power! I don't blame you for not wanting to put in a bar, having kids wanting to ride and power tour stuff. Just keep in mind accidents can happen to all of us and that's why the rules are what they are. Not trying to bash your thoughts, your not the first and deffinatly won't be the last to shut down early for a slower time! OK off my soap box now congrats on a new PB, you got it haullin ass!:hail::claps:
BLOWNDFIZ
10-16-2009, 08:25 AM
Josh, good points and definitely something to think about. I appreciate the comments. It does make sense that if I ever start to race it on a regular basis that the chance of something bad happening could. At that point I'd much rather still be in one piece and be able to be safe to be with my family after an accident. Even if getting in and out of the car was more difficult.

Thanks for that perspective.
Flyinz
10-19-2009, 09:11 PM
Nice #'s. What tires are you running? Have a vid?

You should bring your car to the shootout next year. There's a chance, it'll be in Memphis ;)
BLOWNDFIZ
10-19-2009, 10:11 PM
Nice #'s. What tires are you running? Have a vid?

You should bring your car to the shootout next year. There's a chance, it'll be in Memphis ;)

No vid...normally the wife would have recorded it but she couldn't make it.

It was on 17" ET Streets.