October 31st was the end of the 2018 season at New England Dragway. I'm glad I was able to make it and meet up with ShoNoff again. The air was good. We let our cars cool off a bit before hitting the strip. Over the course of the night it was closed down at least 3 times to clean up spills. My first run was against a White Audi RS7. He ran a 10.4 while I spun out to a 12.2! That wasn't how I wanted to start off and the rest of the night it was hard to get a good launch with 60ft.
Tim and I both fought with our 60fts. I changed my tire pressures a few times. I think overall we had good times, Tim hit a new personal best! Overall it was a lot of fun! I did get a new personal best trap speed of 119! I went for broke on this trip. I also removed my passenger seat. Doing that didn't help, seemingly made fighting for traction worse.
We ran eachother a couple times...really cool how close we were! Can't wait to see it on video and share it with everyone once we get the video! I ended up making 10 passes. 6 runs were 11.9's. 3 runs were 12.0's and my first run was a 12.2. I will make sure to share my time slips very soon. I didn't get home until 12:30am this morning lol! At work now.
I did take some quick pics. Porsche super car was there. He didn't even launch his car, just eased into the throttle for easy 11.2's!
Fun night, lots of passes, and good times, literally :thumb:
Great Night Andrew lots of fun. Traction was an issue for both of us as it was only 44 degrees most of the night. Best 60 foot I could get was a 1.83. Most were 1.85ish. I made roughly 12 runs I think. My best being a 12.51 and worst 17.62. I was having bogging/shifting problems every few runs. So any run you see in the 12.8's the car bogged hard at the top of first. Almost like it smashed the limiter and wouldn't let it shift. I did also hit 110mph 5/6 times tonight which made me very happy. My goal to start the season was 12.5@110. I ended at 12.51 @ 110.07. So really I cant complain. I know it has a 12.3 in it with that mph I just cant get the car to hook. This off season Im working on 60 foot time and weight. I don't think Im going to add much more power. With some weight reduction and traction I can see it sneaking into the upper 11's. That Porsche was insane last night. Trapping 142mph and basically rolling into the throttle the first 300 feet. My buddy Martin is working on the video now Ill have it posted shortly. Andrew had some real nice battles with a c5 corvette!!
I only took a couple pics. Also here a a time slip of my best of the night and a slip of 802Sho vs me.
Quote from: shoNoff on November 01, 2018, 12:35:35 PM
I only took a couple pics. Also here a a time slip of my best of the night and a slip of 802Sho vs me.
Hell yeah! Here is the video of me against the Corvette. Also my best pass was when I came back from our first battle. Enjoy. Plus time slips from those two races.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YT3T-JEReFqiA2k_VZ0lAqgYNE-TOtnK/view?usp=drivesdk
And for the video. The last pass gives you an idea of a non methanol car vs a methanol car. We basically have the same mods other then a cat back exhaust and lowering springs. 802sho's car is no joke from the 1/8 mile on. He walked away from me like I was tied to a stump. Plus that 119mph has to be up there as one of the fastest stock turbo mph's I've ever seen. :thumb:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8jBQ4rhRARk&feature=youtu.be (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8jBQ4rhRARk&feature=youtu.be)
Quote from: 802SHO on November 01, 2018, 01:11:11 PM
Quote from: shoNoff on November 01, 2018, 12:35:35 PM
I only took a couple pics. Also here a a time slip of my best of the night and a slip of 802Sho vs me.
Hell yeah! Here is the video of me against the Corvette. Also my best pass was when I came back from our first battle. Enjoy. Plus time slips from those two races.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YT3T-JEReFqiA2k_VZ0lAqgYNE-TOtnK/view?usp=drivesdk
Not sure how you posted that but I had to ask for permission to see it lol
Thanks for the video and time slips.. Very impressive!! I see you guy's like to go to the track a lot like me..lol.. I will be going Sunday
to try for my personal best.. Now its a 12.57@109.. I live in N.Y. so we have some good Da also..
Quote from: mybigsho on November 01, 2018, 02:22:32 PM
Thanks for the video and time slips.. Very impressive!! I see you guy's like to go to the track a lot like me..lol.. I will be going Sunday
to try for my personal best.. Now its a 12.57@109.. I live in N.Y. so we have some good Da also..
Welcome aboard Scott! Truly Glad to finally have you on board!
Here's the most recent post I made on our meetup in CCD. Z. :)
https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,9516.0.html (https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,9516.0.html)
Quote from: mybigsho on November 01, 2018, 02:22:32 PM
Thanks for the video and time slips.. Very impressive!! I see you guy's like to go to the track a lot like me..lol.. I will be going Sunday
to try for my personal best.. Now its a 12.57@109.. I live in N.Y. so we have some good Da also..
Awesome man! Thats a great time and good luck on improving that Sunday!
Awesome runs Fellas! :thumb: Maybe we will cross paths one day! Z :)
Quote from: ZSHO on November 01, 2018, 04:51:48 PM
Awesome runs Fellas! :thumb: Maybe we will cross paths one day! Z :)
We really should try to get to a track most of us car meet at and run next year. That would be really fun. Like the East Coast Sho nationals.
Quote from: ZSHO on November 01, 2018, 04:51:48 PM
Awesome runs Fellas! :thumb: Maybe we will cross paths one day! Z :)
Z totally off topic but what's the closest track to you? I see you are NY is it Lebanon valley or maple grove for you?
Quote from: shoNoff on November 01, 2018, 06:44:55 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on November 01, 2018, 04:51:48 PM
Awesome runs Fellas! :thumb: Maybe we will cross paths one day! Z :)
Z totally off topic but what's the closest track to you? I see you are NY is it Lebanon valley or maple grove for you?
None of the ^^^ But maybe heading to CCD Soon if all is planned accordingly. Z
Quote from: shoNoff on November 01, 2018, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on November 01, 2018, 04:51:48 PM
Awesome runs Fellas! :thumb: Maybe we will cross paths one day! Z :)
We really should try to get to a track most of us car meet at and run next year. That would be really fun. Like the East Coast Sho nationals.
I'd love to do that Tim. That would be awesome!
Sheesh 119 mph?..this is for glock and 802..nice
Quote from: shoNoff on November 01, 2018, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on November 01, 2018, 04:51:48 PM
Awesome runs Fellas! :thumb: Maybe we will cross paths one day! Z :)
We really should try to get to a track most of us car meet at and run next year. That would be really fun. Like the East Coast Sho nationals.
I would be interested.. I am 2 hours from Lebanon.. Maybe ill have my meth kit installed by then..
Quote from: AJP turbo on November 02, 2018, 12:07:10 AM
Sheesh 119 mph?..this is for glock and 802..nice
Yes Sir! Next year should get interesting!
Quote from: mybigsho on November 02, 2018, 07:14:13 AM
Quote from: shoNoff on November 01, 2018, 05:24:40 PM
Quote from: ZSHO on November 01, 2018, 04:51:48 PM
Awesome runs Fellas! :thumb: Maybe we will cross paths one day! Z :)
We really should try to get to a track most of us car meet at and run next year. That would be really fun. Like the East Coast Sho nationals.
I would be interested.. I am 2 hours from Lebanon.. Maybe ill have my meth kit installed by then..
Sounds good! Send me or I'll send you a PM close to the season starting.
Quote from: shoNoff on November 01, 2018, 11:59:53 AM
I was having bogging/shifting problems every few runs. So any run you see in the 12.8's the car bogged hard at the top of first. Almost like it smashed the limiter and wouldn't let it shift. I did also hit 110mph 5/6 times tonight which made me very happy.
I wonder how big an issue this is. I have had this happen as well.