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Rockslam · 02-26-2011, 08:47 AM

So went to the local strip for the first time in any car , ran a.......wait for it.......17.995@ 74 mph! I couldn't for the life of me get into second gear , nothing but grind 3 times before i finally got it to engage and at that point was rolling at a sad 43 mph. Second run was still bad at a 15.1@95 mph , forgot to shift to third and got owned by the rev limiter. But the it was still fun and I just need to keep practicing. Going back in two weeks , and probably every other Friday when I am off. The first run I will say was going smooth as far as launch , but stupid grind into second.

mikepage0007 · 02-26-2011, 08:51 AM

well, thats what i call 1st time jitters...you were overanxious...my best 60 ft time was 1.6 and of course it would have to be the only time i missed 2nd gear....and when you get a few $$$ , pick up a mgw shifter, it will help a lot..but still lots of practice

Rockslam · 02-26-2011, 09:09 AM

Problem is i know i forgot on the 2-3 shift second run. The first run second just grinded , clutch to the floor , pulling straight back. I even moved it to neutral to try pulling to second again and it grinded 2 more times before engaging. And fun fact I had my RBG scanner from AAC on in the flashing red/blue someone took a picture and told the sheriff at the gate. So i got stopped on my way out and got all my information taken down. People(not the sheriff) need to mind their own damn business.

Rockslam · 02-26-2011, 10:20 AM

Another thing there was a '65(I think) Nova wagon running 8.12 at 180 MPH last night. Twin turbo'd and he said somewhere in the 1500 hp range. At launch it lifted and ran on three tires for about 150 feet. Was BADASS. Also saw a mid 80's honda 4 door running 10.5s , was cool but also weird. Beat the 4th gen camaro it was paired with.

2010 SSRS · 02-26-2011, 10:26 AM

Cool, any pics or videos

d69chris · 02-26-2011, 10:27 AM

The track is a BLAST!

Good Luck & have FUN with it!

Rockslam · 02-26-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 SSRS

Cool, any pics or videos

Pretty sure my buddy got some videos of the Nova and some other stuff. I will not be posting the video of my failure , typing it is bad enough.

lexlueger · 02-26-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockslam

Pretty sure my buddy got some videos of the Nova and some other stuff. I will not be posting the video of my failure , typing it is bad enough.

ddunerider · 02-26-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockslam

So went to the local strip for the first time in any car , ran a.......wait for it.......17.995@ 74 mph! I couldn't for the life of me get into second gear , nothing but grind 3 times before i finally got it to engage and at that point was rolling at a sad 43 mph. Second run was still bad at a 15.1@95 mph , forgot to shift to third and got owned by the rev limiter. But the it was still fun and I just need to keep practicing. Going back in two weeks , and probably every other Friday when I am off. The first run I will say was going smooth as far as launch , but stupid grind into second.

Thanks Funny!!

...Same Kinda $hit happen to me once...Look One guy told me its kinda jumping on the freeway but hauling A$$...Did the cluch pedal stick to the floor all this time you were trying to shift ? I still haveing troulbe launching the car good RT. But then again only haveing 12 runs under my belt.

Barton Shifter will help! Good for the money.

ddunerider · 02-26-2011, 10:59 AM

And pull it in to gear not Slam It....Good luck.

jdenotter · 02-26-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ddunerider

And pull it in to gear not Slam It....Good luck.

No kidding...
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mikepage0007 · 02-26-2011, 03:47 PM

i have better luck not engaging clutch to floor, there is a sweet spot between top of pedal and fully depressed, you just have to find it and get used to shifting there...but it is a fine line between missing gear and snatching perfect

bigted83 · 02-26-2011, 03:52 PM

Nothing like the feeling of your first legit drag race, I remember my first time was with a 05 Ford focus with a 5 speed

THE EVIL TW1N · 02-26-2011, 04:36 PM

what was your 60' time at least?

02-26-2011, 08:47 AM	#1
Rockslam The Noob Drives: 2006 QSM GTO Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 141	Went to the track for the first time So went to the local strip for the first time in any car , ran a.......wait for it.......17.995@ 74 mph! I couldn't for the life of me get into second gear , nothing but grind 3 times before i finally got it to engage and at that point was rolling at a sad 43 mph. Second run was still bad at a 15.1@95 mph , forgot to shift to third and got owned by the rev limiter. But the it was still fun and I just need to keep practicing. Going back in two weeks , and probably every other Friday when I am off. The first run I will say was going smooth as far as launch , but stupid grind into second. __________________

02-26-2011, 08:51 AM	#2
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	well, thats what i call 1st time jitters...you were overanxious...my best 60 ft time was 1.6 and of course it would have to be the only time i missed 2nd gear....and when you get a few $$$ , pick up a mgw shifter, it will help a lot..but still lots of practice __________________

02-26-2011, 09:09 AM	#3
Rockslam The Noob Drives: 2006 QSM GTO Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 141	Problem is i know i forgot on the 2-3 shift second run. The first run second just grinded , clutch to the floor , pulling straight back. I even moved it to neutral to try pulling to second again and it grinded 2 more times before engaging. And fun fact I had my RBG scanner from AAC on in the flashing red/blue someone took a picture and told the sheriff at the gate. So i got stopped on my way out and got all my information taken down. People(not the sheriff) need to mind their own damn business. __________________

02-26-2011, 10:20 AM	#4
Rockslam The Noob Drives: 2006 QSM GTO Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 141	Another thing there was a '65(I think) Nova wagon running 8.12 at 180 MPH last night. Twin turbo'd and he said somewhere in the 1500 hp range. At launch it lifted and ran on three tires for about 150 feet. Was BADASS. Also saw a mid 80's honda 4 door running 10.5s , was cool but also weird. Beat the 4th gen camaro it was paired with. __________________

02-26-2011, 10:26 AM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Cool, any pics or videos __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

02-26-2011, 10:27 AM	#6
d69chris Florida C5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Vortech L99 IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tequesta, FL Posts: 2,610 View My Garage	The track is a BLAST! Good Luck & have FUN with it! __________________ Ordered 11/08/08....Del. 08/05/2009 Loving every minute of it! Don't hate me because i'm Pretty....

02-26-2011, 10:59 AM	#10
ddunerider So-Cal Race team!! Drives: Tahoe LTZ,2010 2SS/M6 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Phillips Ranch ca. So-Cal Posts: 5,973 View My Garage	And pull it in to gear not Slam It....Good luck. __________________ WE RACE DEEP!! BBK Intake, Flowmaster AT cat back Barton shifter,Painted stripes,,Heritage grill,LED DRLs, Smokin Tires!!

02-26-2011, 03:47 PM	#12
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	i have better luck not engaging clutch to floor, there is a sweet spot between top of pedal and fully depressed, you just have to find it and get used to shifting there...but it is a fine line between missing gear and snatching perfect __________________

02-26-2011, 03:52 PM	#13
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	Nothing like the feeling of your first legit drag race, I remember my first time was with a 05 Ford focus with a 5 speed

02-26-2011, 04:36 PM	#14
THE EVIL TW1N Banned Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,925	what was your 60' time at least?

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