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BaylorCamaro · 10-10-2010, 11:54 AM

So I went to the drag strip last night with a couple of friends, it was the first time I've been to the strip since I've gotten LT headers, high flow cats and opened my entire system up to 2.5" so I was hoping to hit 14.0 or break into the 13's. So I make my first past (mind you this is a red neck track in the middle of no where, first time I've ever been there) the time slip says some weird stuff on it saying my trap was .89 and my time was 64.999. I asked them what was wrong, they told me my wheels are too shinny (I have the RS package wheels) and to try the left lane. So I try the left lane and get 15.1 with a trap of 70. The told me to rub dirty on it to make them less shinny..

There isn't any dirt around, but being in a red neck track there was a gravel road right by the stands so I go drive around there and get my wheels really dusty and try the right lane again, and got the same thing a trap of .88 and time of 64.999. I tried the left lane one more time and got 14.6 but all of the other info doesn't match up.
So at this point I just said I've had enough and left. Has anyone ever had something like this happen before? I've been to Houston speedway and Ennis (both huge tracks) and never had a problem. I'm thinking it had to be something with the track, unless something is wrong with my tune?

SGOS252382 · 10-10-2010, 12:17 PM

Definately sounds like the track's equipment wasn't working.

And don't put dirt on your wheels. I try really hard to keep my wheels and tires as clean as possible at the track (dirt/sand, etc just makes it harder for your tires to hook up).

Also

Do you have a full time slip with 60', 1/8 mile, etc? If you do you should post it so we can look at it.

BaylorCamaro · 10-10-2010, 12:32 PM

60 foot 2.169, 1/8 9.4, mph 89.1, 1/4 15.12, mph 70.5

Doesn't make sense, especially the last part. That's the only time slip that has full information, the others are messed up...

Merc · 10-10-2010, 01:21 PM

Go to a track with timing equipment that works.

GQ4Life · 10-10-2010, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaylorAirForce

So I went to the drag strip last night with a couple of friends, it was the first time I've been to the strip since I've gotten LT headers, high flow cats and opened my entire system up to 2.5" so I was hoping to hit 14.0 or break into the 13's. So I make my first past (mind you this is a red neck track in the middle of no where, first time I've ever been there) the time slip says some weird stuff on it saying my trap was .89 and my time was 64.999. I asked them what was wrong, they told me my wheels are too shinny (I have the RS package wheels) and to try the left lane. So I try the left lane and get 15.1 with a trap of 70. The told me to rub dirty on it to make them less shinny..

There isn't any dirt around, but being in a red neck track there was a gravel road right by the stands so I go drive around there and get my wheels really dusty and try the right lane again, and got the same thing a trap of .88 and time of 64.999. I tried the left lane one more time and got 14.6 but all of the other info doesn't match up.
So at this point I just said I've had enough and left. Has anyone ever had something like this happen before? I've been to Houston speedway and Ennis (both huge tracks) and never had a problem. I'm thinking it had to be something with the track, unless something is wrong with my tune?

Goto Temple. Its not far. I use to go there & never heard of anyone having a problem.
Waco.. we use to go up there from killeen to race people in waco all the time.

flyby · 10-10-2010, 05:32 PM

Definitely go to a different track. My bet they were trying to cover for faulty equiptment.

jbsrace1 · 10-10-2010, 05:48 PM

They have a old outdated system. Back years ago we had to shoe polish our front wheels to kill the shine or it would reflect the beam at funny angles and screw up the timers. With modern day systems the problem is gone. You just found a track with way outdated equipment.

usa1camaro1969 · 10-10-2010, 06:44 PM

Would you mind posting the name of the track?

SC2150 · 10-10-2010, 07:13 PM

Use dial in marker (NOT SHOE POLISH!!! it etches) to cu down the shine/reflection and your problem goes away at that track. In the old days we used to run into hat issue, the optical beam gets enough reflection to think the beam is intact when in fact it is broken. The new systems doon't have that issue, but it used to be widespread. If you have super low profile tires the beam has a hard time not being reflected back. I bet the guys with drag skinneys up front and normal tires w/some sidewall had no issue.

Try that next time & let us know how it works.

BaylorCamaro · 10-10-2010, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usa1camaro1969

Would you mind posting the name of the track?

http://www.prairiehilldragway.com/index.html

10-10-2010, 11:54 AM	#1
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	Drag strip weird results So I went to the drag strip last night with a couple of friends, it was the first time I've been to the strip since I've gotten LT headers, high flow cats and opened my entire system up to 2.5" so I was hoping to hit 14.0 or break into the 13's. So I make my first past (mind you this is a red neck track in the middle of no where, first time I've ever been there) the time slip says some weird stuff on it saying my trap was .89 and my time was 64.999. I asked them what was wrong, they told me my wheels are too shinny (I have the RS package wheels) and to try the left lane. So I try the left lane and get 15.1 with a trap of 70. The told me to rub dirty on it to make them less shinny.. There isn't any dirt around, but being in a red neck track there was a gravel road right by the stands so I go drive around there and get my wheels really dusty and try the right lane again, and got the same thing a trap of .88 and time of 64.999. I tried the left lane one more time and got 14.6 but all of the other info doesn't match up. So at this point I just said I've had enough and left. Has anyone ever had something like this happen before? I've been to Houston speedway and Ennis (both huge tracks) and never had a problem. I'm thinking it had to be something with the track, unless something is wrong with my tune? __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

10-10-2010, 12:32 PM	#3
BaylorCamaro Track > 1/4 Mile Drives: 2016 C7 Z51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 6,072 View My Garage	60 foot 2.169, 1/8 9.4, mph 89.1, 1/4 15.12, mph 70.5 Doesn't make sense, especially the last part. That's the only time slip that has full information, the others are messed up... __________________ Automotive YouTube Channel / Texas World Speedway / MSR Houston

10-10-2010, 06:44 PM	#8
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	Would you mind posting the name of the track? __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

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10-10-2010, 12:17 PM	#2
SGOS252382 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 6,294	Definately sounds like the track's equipment wasn't working. And don't put dirt on your wheels. I try really hard to keep my wheels and tires as clean as possible at the track (dirt/sand, etc just makes it harder for your tires to hook up). Also Do you have a full time slip with 60', 1/8 mile, etc? If you do you should post it so we can look at it.

10-10-2010, 01:21 PM	#4
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,292	Go to a track with timing equipment that works.

10-10-2010, 05:32 PM	#6
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	Definitely go to a different track. My bet they were trying to cover for faulty equiptment.

10-10-2010, 05:48 PM	#7
jbsrace1 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 211	They have a old outdated system. Back years ago we had to shoe polish our front wheels to kill the shine or it would reflect the beam at funny angles and screw up the timers. With modern day systems the problem is gone. You just found a track with way outdated equipment.

10-10-2010, 07:13 PM	#9
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	Use dial in marker (NOT SHOE POLISH!!! it etches) to cu down the shine/reflection and your problem goes away at that track. In the old days we used to run into hat issue, the optical beam gets enough reflection to think the beam is intact when in fact it is broken. The new systems doon't have that issue, but it used to be widespread. If you have super low profile tires the beam has a hard time not being reflected back. I bet the guys with drag skinneys up front and normal tires w/some sidewall had no issue. Try that next time & let us know how it works.