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RacnJsn95 · 05-22-2012, 09:40 PM

I'm sure the flaming will begin shortly after I post this, but to be completely honest, I don't believe it myself, but the numbers for the other guy (dragster/altered) seem to be right, and it started off to be an excellent run (aside from the red light)...

I do remember the run because of who I was racing, some obnoxiously loud dragster/altered front engine thing... I was already eliminated from the Sportsman class, running test & tune, just playing with the tree trying to get better reaction times, hence the red light. I recall the launch seemed very good, almost scary good, good 1-2 shift, good 2-3 shift and then... Missed/ground 4th for a good .5 sec before pushing the clutch back in ramming it in and carrying on my way to the finish line.

I didn't bother looking at the time slip because I missed the shift, and tossed it into the passengers seat. This race day was about 2 weeks ago, and I was just going through the stack of time slips on my coffee table and saw this...

The 1/8 time converts to a 12.608 from what I can find... I don't think it's that far fetched ET wise, compared to what some of the other guys out there run with basically stock cars.

I imagine it's probably an error with the timing system, but

You'd think if the numbers were off they would be consistently off the same amount for the entire run? And the others guys numbers seem to be right for what he should be running, but I plan to track him down this week and ask if that seems about right for his car...

1) I understand if this is hard or impossible to believe, I hardly believe it myself, but I thought it was worth posting.
2) This run was done on NEW (at the start of the race days) Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 285/40/18 street tires.
3) This IS NOT photoshopped, I took the picture of the time slip in my hand with my iPhone...

Please try not to flame, I just want to know if this is even possible? I mean I guess anything is, but I am in disbelief myself, but everything ASIDE from the 60' time doesn't seem that far fetched on the time slip.

BTW I'm 558E on the right of the slip.

Flame on

Quick · 05-22-2012, 10:47 PM

There must have been a glitch in the timing system,A 1.44 short light is hard to believe.1/8 mile et and mph dont jive but the 13.31 is a good average run.You could claim it on the unofficial 1/8 mile list...You have proof lol.

blackflag · 05-23-2012, 01:57 AM

Its because of the redlight isn't it?

Padre · 05-23-2012, 04:38 AM

Smoke from the dragster tripped your 60-foot beam early.

Had it happen to me as well.

Padre

Padre · 05-23-2012, 04:49 AM

Here you go:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...postcount=1238

In my case, smoke tripped the beam and I cut a .9 sixty and ran 11.0 when I had been running 11.7.

What is impossible in your case is your 1.447 sixty. You would need north of 600 Hp to physically accomplish that. Your mph #'s are good, just hour ETs are off.

Padre

Southern Comfort · 05-23-2012, 06:39 AM

A few questions then I'll speculate.
Does the car number on your ticket match your number for the day?
What was your next best 60' of the day?
Any mods below the car like low ground effects, or low hanging pipes?
What tires and suspension mods do you have?
Any other significant mods?

RacnJsn95 · 05-23-2012, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southern Comfort

A few questions then I'll speculate.
Does the car number on your ticket match your number for the day?
What was your next best 60' of the day?
Any mods below the car like low ground effects, or low hanging pipes?
What tires and suspension mods do you have?
Any other significant mods?

Yes, I use the same number every time, 558E.
Next best 60' was a 1.988
No gfx or anything hanging.
BMR trailing arms, Spohn Swaybar, 285/40/18 Goodyear F1 Supercar tires on 18" Vette GS wheels.
Mods in sig, the intake system is probably the only thing that enhanced running performance though.

Yeah... I'm gonna go with the smoke from the other car theory.

Pro Stock John · 05-23-2012, 09:12 AM

Yeah I've gone anywhere from 1.49 to 1.35 in other cars and these behemoths would need a lot more (and sticky tires) to cut a 1.44. I think Alan from BMR has been around there and he probably makes 550rwhp or more with his blower.

05-22-2012, 09:40 PM	#1
RacnJsn95 Drives: 2010 1SS Camaro; 72 Chevelle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Point, OR Posts: 1,954 View My Garage	Is this even possible??? I'm sure the flaming will begin shortly after I post this, but to be completely honest, I don't believe it myself, but the numbers for the other guy (dragster/altered) seem to be right, and it started off to be an excellent run (aside from the red light)... I do remember the run because of who I was racing, some obnoxiously loud dragster/altered front engine thing... I was already eliminated from the Sportsman class, running test & tune, just playing with the tree trying to get better reaction times, hence the red light. I recall the launch seemed very good, almost scary good, good 1-2 shift, good 2-3 shift and then... Missed/ground 4th for a good .5 sec before pushing the clutch back in ramming it in and carrying on my way to the finish line. I didn't bother looking at the time slip because I missed the shift, and tossed it into the passengers seat. This race day was about 2 weeks ago, and I was just going through the stack of time slips on my coffee table and saw this... The 1/8 time converts to a 12.608 from what I can find... I don't think it's that far fetched ET wise, compared to what some of the other guys out there run with basically stock cars. I imagine it's probably an error with the timing system, but You'd think if the numbers were off they would be consistently off the same amount for the entire run? And the others guys numbers seem to be right for what he should be running, but I plan to track him down this week and ask if that seems about right for his car... 1) I understand if this is hard or impossible to believe, I hardly believe it myself, but I thought it was worth posting. 2) This run was done on NEW (at the start of the race days) Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar 285/40/18 street tires. 3) This IS NOT photoshopped, I took the picture of the time slip in my hand with my iPhone... Please try not to flame, I just want to know if this is even possible? I mean I guess anything is, but I am in disbelief myself, but everything ASIDE from the 60' time doesn't seem that far fetched on the time slip. BTW I'm 558E on the right of the slip. Flame on Attached Images

05-22-2012, 10:47 PM	#2
Quick Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Union City,Tn. Posts: 735	There must have been a glitch in the timing system,A 1.44 short light is hard to believe.1/8 mile et and mph dont jive but the 13.31 is a good average run.You could claim it on the unofficial 1/8 mile list...You have proof lol. __________________ OBX 1 7/8 LT's w/high flow cats. Doug Thorley catback w/x pipe. Cold air intake by CAI w/apex scoop.V-max ported throttle body.DynoSpeed tuned by Forest.369 rwhp/385 rwtq Something wicked this way cometh...

05-23-2012, 01:57 AM	#3
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05-23-2012, 04:38 AM	#4
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,082 View My Garage	Smoke from the dragster tripped your 60-foot beam early. Had it happen to me as well. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington.

05-23-2012, 04:49 AM	#5
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: 11 2SS/RS, Black/Inferno, L99 A6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,082 View My Garage	Here you go: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showpo...postcount=1238 In my case, smoke tripped the beam and I cut a .9 sixty and ran 11.0 when I had been running 11.7. What is impossible in your case is your 1.447 sixty. You would need north of 600 Hp to physically accomplish that. Your mph #'s are good, just hour ETs are off. Padre __________________ The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos, Blog D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. Last edited by Padre; 05-23-2012 at 07:35 AM.

05-23-2012, 06:39 AM	#6
Southern Comfort No Tags Habitual Offender Drives: 2013 1LE & 2010 ABM/LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,121 View My Garage	A few questions then I'll speculate. Does the car number on your ticket match your number for the day? What was your next best 60' of the day? Any mods below the car like low ground effects, or low hanging pipes? What tires and suspension mods do you have? Any other significant mods? __________________ ABM - Chevrolet Sill Plates / 1LE - Xpel Ultimate ..........Check out the Atlanta area A.C.E.5 events page

05-23-2012, 09:12 AM	#8
Pro Stock John Drives: 2010 SS / 1951 Mercury Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,221	Yeah I've gone anywhere from 1.49 to 1.35 in other cars and these behemoths would need a lot more (and sticky tires) to cut a 1.44. I think Alan from BMR has been around there and he probably makes 550rwhp or more with his blower. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS \| LT's Cats UD CAI Tune DR \|12.37@112 1951 Mercury \| Chopped \| SBC 1998 Formula \| 348 TH400 88mm \| 9.40@145 sold 2000 Camaro \| 348 TH400 150 NOS \| 10.0@134 sold ~All installs and tuning by Speed Inc.