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fleebag · 02-24-2018, 12:18 PM

U still here? 12:15

Moreair1 · 02-24-2018, 09:09 PM

Did you get any runs in today?

BiggFoot · 02-24-2018, 09:14 PM

Well gents . . . It was a tough day. I pulled into the water box, spun them over and rolled forward to set the line lock for my burnout, then the line-lock switch broke off at the base. I had to back out to verify the front brakes weren't stuck. After that I came around for another pass and tried going without a burnout. I got bad tire shake off the line and had to back out of it, got a 1.89 sec 60' and ran 11.5 with a trap speed of 133 mph. I could tell the car wasn't pulling right. On my second attempt I figured out why . . . the supercharger belt was sheared and when I tried to spin them over to get the rocks out I thought I heard something slapping under the hood. I backed out again and saw where the paint was chipped off of one small spot on the hood. The supercharger belt was still somewhat on but shredded like a Philly Cheese Steak.

It was a huge disappointment, but not the end of the world and can be easily fixed. This makes the third time I have tried to test the F-1X. First time was a rainout, second time a hurricane came in, and this was the third attempt.

I intend to possibly try again fairly soon (something in the works) but I am NOT going to announce it this time. If I survive, then I will post up something here after it is over. I am certain that the belt was already compromised during my first run, so the bad tire shake coupled with a slipping supercharger belt was the reason for the 11.5 sec bomb. All of this puts a lot of doubt in my mind about the car really being able to crack the 9's but I intend to try again in a much more low key atmosphere fairly soon.

I appreciate the support all of you have given me throughout this thread!

BiggFooT

Moreair1 · 02-24-2018, 09:17 PM

New set ups always take some shake down its a given, best of luck on your future runs

SannerRacing · 02-25-2018, 10:00 AM

Man sorry to here that. That's been my story the last two times to the track with my blower belt issues. Although it was a Maggie, there's plenty of guys with your set up that do just fine. But honestly I'm not going to miss belts lol

SSBUSDRVR · 02-25-2018, 10:01 AM

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New set ups always take some shake down its a given, best of luck on your future runs

This and Likewise. It will get there.Went to a Private Testing Session a few weeks ago at local track and saw more Shredded belts and a guy out with his new COPO went so Airborne he put it back on the Trailer for future use and probably clean his Underwear lol

UNRIVALED SS · 02-25-2018, 01:37 PM

Things happen. With only three track days you are going to have kinks to iron out. Probably for a long time. The car is fast, don`t doubt it. Just takes time to make them work.

QUICRNU · 02-26-2018, 06:31 PM

Took me about 24 passes to break into the 9s

Hang in there man.

BiggFoot · 03-01-2018, 12:19 PM

The belt damage turned out to be a bit worse than I originally thought because it knocked some of the coating off the carbon fiber.

I took it to my local dealership (Demontrond Chevrolet) yesterday for repair. They are already on it and here are a few pics of the progress. Looks like they are doing a great job!

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Moreair1 · 03-01-2018, 01:19 PM

Thats crazy, but it does look like they are doing an excellent job

BiggFoot · 03-03-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by QUICRNU

Took me about 24 passes to break into the 9s

Hang in there man.

LOL, I haven't made 24 passes since I have owned the car (5 yrs), but I hear ya . . . It takes time to get use to a new set-up. I am not going to be in a rush. I want to wait for a track rental where it is much more low key and I can take my time for the burnout, staging, etc.

When you are driving a stick there are many more things to think about prior to launch.

Moreair1 · 03-03-2018, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BiggFoot

LOL, I haven't made 24 passes since I have owned the car (5 yrs), but I hear ya . . . It takes time to get use to a new set-up. I am not going to be in a rush. I want to wait for a track rental where it is much more low key and I can take my time for the burnout, staging, etc.

When you are driving a stick there are many more things to think about prior to launch.

A 2 step will help eliminate some of those things you have to think about and also at the same time improve your consistency, they are pretty reasonable in price as well, also do you have a line lock to help you out in the burnout box?

BiggFoot · 03-04-2018, 07:47 AM

Yes sir I have a line lock . . . the switch broke off at the base when I attempted to do my first burnout . . . everything went downhill from there.

I will give the two step some consideration. Out of curiosity, what is different between the two step and the launch control function that comes on the Camaro? I have never used the launch function but thought when/if you use it the rpms will be held at 5000 until you lift the clutch with the pedal floored?

Moreair1 · 03-04-2018, 01:42 PM

To be honest I was going use the cars launch control but several people said even with me programming more into the tune it would still suck, maybe the stock one uses a fuel cut off im not to sure, i know my n2mb is a basic one, but gives me wot shifts and easy control over a few basic setting, it cuts spark only and i have to do the retarding of timing in the tune, but there are lnc 2 steps that cut timing and a few other setting but to be honest I dont know much yet about them im learning to tune it right now through experiment

02-24-2018, 09:09 PM	#688
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Did you get any runs in today? __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

02-24-2018, 09:14 PM	#689
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	Well gents . . . It was a tough day. I pulled into the water box, spun them over and rolled forward to set the line lock for my burnout, then the line-lock switch broke off at the base. I had to back out to verify the front brakes weren't stuck. After that I came around for another pass and tried going without a burnout. I got bad tire shake off the line and had to back out of it, got a 1.89 sec 60' and ran 11.5 with a trap speed of 133 mph. I could tell the car wasn't pulling right. On my second attempt I figured out why . . . the supercharger belt was sheared and when I tried to spin them over to get the rocks out I thought I heard something slapping under the hood. I backed out again and saw where the paint was chipped off of one small spot on the hood. The supercharger belt was still somewhat on but shredded like a Philly Cheese Steak. It was a huge disappointment, but not the end of the world and can be easily fixed. This makes the third time I have tried to test the F-1X. First time was a rainout, second time a hurricane came in, and this was the third attempt. I intend to possibly try again fairly soon (something in the works) but I am NOT going to announce it this time. If I survive, then I will post up something here after it is over. I am certain that the belt was already compromised during my first run, so the bad tire shake coupled with a slipping supercharger belt was the reason for the 11.5 sec bomb. All of this puts a lot of doubt in my mind about the car really being able to crack the 9's but I intend to try again in a much more low key atmosphere fairly soon. I appreciate the support all of you have given me throughout this thread! BiggFooT __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

02-24-2018, 09:17 PM	#690
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	New set ups always take some shake down its a given, best of luck on your future runs __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

02-25-2018, 10:00 AM	#691
SannerRacing Drives: 2010 1SS RS IOM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 251 View My Garage	Man sorry to here that. That's been my story the last two times to the track with my blower belt issues. Although it was a Maggie, there's plenty of guys with your set up that do just fine. But honestly I'm not going to miss belts lol __________________ Forged LS3 416ci, Maggie TVS2300 @ 13lbs boost, McCleod twin disc clutch, GForce 1320 nine-inch 389 gear ratio, Hurst line-lock, 750 whp 700 wtq

02-26-2018, 06:31 PM	#694
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	Took me about 24 passes to break into the 9s Hang in there man. __________________ Apex Focused

02-24-2018, 12:18 PM	#687
fleebag Drives: Moneypit Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Jax FL Posts: 164	U still here? 12:15

02-25-2018, 01:37 PM	#693
UNRIVALED SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: El Paso Posts: 705 View My Garage	Things happen. With only three track days you are going to have kinks to iron out. Probably for a long time. The car is fast, don`t doubt it. Just takes time to make them work.

03-01-2018, 12:19 PM	#695
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	The belt damage turned out to be a bit worse than I originally thought because it knocked some of the coating off the carbon fiber. I took it to my local dealership (Demontrond Chevrolet) yesterday for repair. They are already on it and here are a few pics of the progress. Looks like they are doing a great job! __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

03-01-2018, 01:19 PM	#696
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Thats crazy, but it does look like they are doing an excellent job __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎

03-04-2018, 07:47 AM	#699
BiggFoot Drives: 2010 Camaro (M6) 1000+ HP SBE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,391	Yes sir I have a line lock . . . the switch broke off at the base when I attempted to do my first burnout . . . everything went downhill from there. I will give the two step some consideration. Out of curiosity, what is different between the two step and the launch control function that comes on the Camaro? I have never used the launch function but thought when/if you use it the rpms will be held at 5000 until you lift the clutch with the pedal floored? __________________ F-1X, Cog Drive, ATI Super Pulley/Sprag ~ 19 psi Blower Cam Brodix BP BR 3 Heads Kooks LT Headers and full 3" exhaust Fore Triple Pump Fuel System with ID 1700X Injectors - E85 conversion DSS 9” Conversion (1400 hp axles, driveshaft, pumpkin) & Strange 3.70 gears McLeod RXT Twin HD Clutch & Upgraded Slave RPM Level VII TR6060 BMR Drag Suspension Package w/Strange shocks Carlyle 15" and M/T ET Street R radials 10.1 @ 143 mph 1/4 mile

03-04-2018, 01:42 PM	#700
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	To be honest I was going use the cars launch control but several people said even with me programming more into the tune it would still suck, maybe the stock one uses a fuel cut off im not to sure, i know my n2mb is a basic one, but gives me wot shifts and easy control over a few basic setting, it cuts spark only and i have to do the retarding of timing in the tune, but there are lnc 2 steps that cut timing and a few other setting but to be honest I dont know much yet about them im learning to tune it right now through experiment __________________ Cai intake and a few other mods😎 Last edited by Moreair1; 03-04-2018 at 02:59 PM.