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blue-bayou · 08-26-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BumblebeeAmigo

Not going to be in Beavercreek tonight... taking some runs at edgewater instead! be there around 6:30 if anyone else is interested!

If my car hadn't broke down last time I woulda been there tonight. Every time I go, I'm the only Gen5 there. Would be nice to see how I stack up against peers.

gahammerle · 08-26-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by blue-bayou

If my car hadn't broke down last time I woulda been there tonight.

What happened to yours?

IROCanSS · 08-26-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

I think I'm all done with mods now.

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

What happened to yours?

Darth_Emma · 08-26-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

I think I'm all done with mods now.

TLSTWIN · 08-26-2011, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

What happened to yours?

Does this mean you no longer need my old rear diffuser?

gahammerle · 08-26-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TLSTWIN

Does this mean you no longer need my old rear diffuser?

I still would like to have it. That mod was grandfathered in.

Arachnyd · 08-26-2011, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gahammerle

Installed Spohn toe rods and trailing arms today.

Hope I didn't rush too much and forget to tighten all the bolts.

Nothing fell off or wobbled on my test drive.

Hey, as long as nothing falls off you should be good!

Arachnyd · 08-26-2011, 11:09 PM

13.775 finally in the 13s, but still not happy with it. I need to figure out what I'm doing wrong to improve. 4k launches turn into burn outs, 2k launches turn into stalls, and my good runs (13.83 and 13.77) were right at 2.5k during accelleration (not standing rpm).

Last time I couldnt get out of the 14s and even started in the 15s, so I guess driver skill is improving! Got called out by a S2000, laughed in his face, then missed a shift and sent the car sideways like a toolbag... fortunately I recomposed, caught up to him, and ran a 14.8 and he ran 15.1!

I need to go sometime with someone who knows how to drag these cars. I'd like to get into the low 13s.

there were a bunch of GTOs, G8s, and even a fiero there! (the fiero ran 13.5 with a 3800sc). One of the G8s is now pushing 628 hp to the wheels. Blue-bayou, go say hi to the G8 guys next to the food stand. They are part of a small G8/Camaro group we have and that we drag with. they go to one of the 3 strips every week, and they are going to upload when and where they are going to the TSGMP calendar. I'll also go if you give me heads up.

No other 5th gen camaros, but a lot of newer mustangs.

Arachnyd · 08-26-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

1:30 tomorrow. Probably won't go to the lot we used two years ago because you actually have to pay to get in now.

I think Brooks was thinking about using the VOA Learning Center's parking lot.

I was originally suggesting the park parking lot BEHIND the VOA learning center (theres al ittle pond there) right before the gravel road. There are 2 "pay to enter" sections, one right where the gravel starts, and one towards the big lake. theres a parking lot between the two with I think grills and picnic tables.

They are both right next to eachother though, so it should be easy to find people between the two!

FenwickHockey65 · 08-27-2011, 12:16 AM

Oh, all right. Well, they are right next to each other, so we'll figure something out.

IROCanSS · 08-27-2011, 08:37 AM

Brooks... We can talk today (if I come), tho I am not drag racer, the launch is everything and to master the launch you HAVE to slip the clutch.

Read up on some posts here, most people get the best results by slipping the clutch. Yes, it stinks, yes it reduces the life of the clutch BUT it will get you the best times.

Don't just dump the clutch... you want to be right at the point where the tires are getting max grip and the car is launching and all the "spinning" is on the clutch. I am serious.

With your mods (basically none) 13.77 is pretty good. You wont get 12s unless you are REALLY good at launching... if even then. If I had more money than sense I'd let you run my car. I bet a good driver could turn a less than 13 with it... I know I sure as hell can't! We all know what happened the one and only time I tried.

And I am more of a race track kinda guy. Going to Beaverun flat out day on Sept 9th. Cant wait. Its a track, with other cars out there with you... Wish me luck to keep the car in one piece!

www.beaverun.com look for flat out days

TLSTWIN · 08-27-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

And I am more of a race track kinda guy. Going to Beaverun flat out day on Sept 9th. Cant wait. Its a track, with other cars out there with you... Wish me luck to keep the car in one piece!

www.beaverun.com look for flat out days

Taking a day off work to go to the track

Arachnyd · 08-27-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhaus76

Brooks... We can talk today (if I come), tho I am not drag racer, the launch is everything and to master the launch you HAVE to slip the clutch.

Read up on some posts here, most people get the best results by slipping the clutch. Yes, it stinks, yes it reduces the life of the clutch BUT it will get you the best times.

Don't just dump the clutch... you want to be right at the point where the tires are getting max grip and the car is launching and all the "spinning" is on the clutch. I am serious.

With your mods (basically none) 13.77 is pretty good. You wont get 12s unless you are REALLY good at launching... if even then. If I had more money than sense I'd let you run my car. I bet a good driver could turn a less than 13 with it... I know I sure as hell can't! We all know what happened the one and only time I tried.

And I am more of a race track kinda guy. Going to Beaverun flat out day on Sept 9th. Cant wait. Its a track, with other cars out there with you... Wish me luck to keep the car in one piece!

www.beaverun.com look for flat out days

I'm not a drag guy either, but I like to get better at everything because it all translates.... (better launch on the strip also means a better launch at the autox course... better shifts at redline translate to better shifts at the track, and knowing your car better translates everywhere!

I look forward to talking to you about it more, but not today... I'm not going to be there! (I told see that a few days ago) which is a shame because its about a minute from my house!

I'm going to check out beaverun too!

heinzd01 · 08-27-2011, 12:00 PM

I'm trying to design a car show display for my '76 Camaro. I have no artistic design skills but I managed to draft what is shown in the picture below.

Anyone want to help me with some constructive criticism?

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Below are links showing other car's displays.
http://www.carshowdisplay.com/index_files/Page364.htm
http://www.carshowdisplay.com/index_files/Page376.htm

08-26-2011, 11:09 PM	#6742
Arachnyd Master of all trades Drives: 2many2count Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: West Chester, OH (near cincy) Posts: 732	13.775 finally in the 13s, but still not happy with it. I need to figure out what I'm doing wrong to improve. 4k launches turn into burn outs, 2k launches turn into stalls, and my good runs (13.83 and 13.77) were right at 2.5k during accelleration (not standing rpm). Last time I couldnt get out of the 14s and even started in the 15s, so I guess driver skill is improving! Got called out by a S2000, laughed in his face, then missed a shift and sent the car sideways like a toolbag... fortunately I recomposed, caught up to him, and ran a 14.8 and he ran 15.1! I need to go sometime with someone who knows how to drag these cars. I'd like to get into the low 13s. there were a bunch of GTOs, G8s, and even a fiero there! (the fiero ran 13.5 with a 3800sc). One of the G8s is now pushing 628 hp to the wheels. Blue-bayou, go say hi to the G8 guys next to the food stand. They are part of a small G8/Camaro group we have and that we drag with. they go to one of the 3 strips every week, and they are going to upload when and where they are going to the TSGMP calendar. I'll also go if you give me heads up. No other 5th gen camaros, but a lot of newer mustangs. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS modified extensively. I stretched the body to make it a 4 door, but I swapped in the 3.6L DI V6 for fuel economy. Then I picked up a corvette body around the V8. I also swapped the body for a C2 Z28. (In short I traded it for three cars, a Corvette Z06r, a C2 Camaro Z28, and a Cadillac CTS Summer Performance package 3.6L DI with Aisin 6spd.)

08-27-2011, 12:16 AM	#6744
FenwickHockey65 General Motors Aficionado Drives: 2023 GMC Canyon, 2023 Expedition Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 37,375 View My Garage	Oh, all right. Well, they are right next to each other, so we'll figure something out. __________________ 2023 GMC Canyon Elevation 2023 Ford Expedition SSV (State-Issued)

08-27-2011, 12:00 PM	#6748
heinzd01 Drives: 2010 SS RS, 1976 Type LT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Jamestown, OH (East of Dayton) Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	I'm trying to design a car show display for my '76 Camaro. I have no artistic design skills but I managed to draft what is shown in the picture below. Anyone want to help me with some constructive criticism? Below are links showing other car's displays. http://www.carshowdisplay.com/index_files/Page364.htm http://www.carshowdisplay.com/index_files/Page376.htm

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08-27-2011, 08:37 AM	#6745
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	Brooks... We can talk today (if I come), tho I am not drag racer, the launch is everything and to master the launch you HAVE to slip the clutch. Read up on some posts here, most people get the best results by slipping the clutch. Yes, it stinks, yes it reduces the life of the clutch BUT it will get you the best times. Don't just dump the clutch... you want to be right at the point where the tires are getting max grip and the car is launching and all the "spinning" is on the clutch. I am serious. With your mods (basically none) 13.77 is pretty good. You wont get 12s unless you are REALLY good at launching... if even then. If I had more money than sense I'd let you run my car. I bet a good driver could turn a less than 13 with it... I know I sure as hell can't! We all know what happened the one and only time I tried. And I am more of a race track kinda guy. Going to Beaverun flat out day on Sept 9th. Cant wait. Its a track, with other cars out there with you... Wish me luck to keep the car in one piece! www.beaverun.com look for flat out days