Traction continues to be a problem and it appears we'll need cheater slicks to get deeper into the 11's. The next step after tires will be to go back to the 3.45 final drive.
It was a really nice day and kudos to Enzom for all his hard work in setting it up.
__________________
2003 Jet Black ///M5 Dinan S3 #23 621 HP @7000 rpm/502 Ft-Lb @4500 rpm. Vortech V-2-T Intercooled Supercharger, S3 Oil Cooler, S3 Engine Management Software, OKD Plasma Direct Ignition Coils, OKD Plasma Spark Boots, Dinan S3 Clutch & Flywheel, High Flow Throttle Bodies & Velocity Stacks, Dinan 4-2-1 SS Headers, Dinan Modified Cats & Free Flow Exhaust, BMW 545 Short Shift Kit, Stage 3 Dinan/JRZ Suspension, Dinan/Brembo Brakes, Rennline Pedal Set w/ throttle heel/toe ext,, Dinan Strut Tower Braces F/R, Dinan Sway Bar, Dinan Lower Control Arm Monoball Kit, Dinan Rear Subframe Reinforcement, 3.45 Differential, Dinan Light Weight 18 x 9 F & 18 x 9.5 R Wheels, Track: Toyo Proxes RA1 275/35R-18; Winter: 275/35ZR-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2; Drags: 2 Nitto NT-555R Drag Radials 285/35R-18; Blinder-M45-X-treme, Stealth Valentine 1, Bluetooth, Mk IV Navigation, v31 Custom 'Beast' screen & Navtech 2009.1 DVD Map, M Audio with Enhanced Bass, Angel iBrite 3.0, AGA Fog lights & TEC Cup Holder
I want to thank those that made it out today for a very fun event. It was great to see the usual suspects and see some new faces. And I am glad everybody left safe and sound at the end of the day.
AJ's problem was not unique to him or his car. All of the street tired cars were having a problem hooking up. Yesterday's rain did a number on the launching surface. So even though the air was very good, it was hard to get off the line for many of us.
It was great to see Harry drive the monster down the track. I did not see the 11.9 second run, but I did see the S3 run through the traps at an honest 120.xx mph. Impressive.
I could see AJ was having a hard time hooking up at the line, but that also allowed me to hear his exhaust a bit longer. Very nice sound. Multiowner can flat out drive. His launches were impressive. He must have made 135 passes. Everytime I looked up, he was either on the track or on the return road (check your oil).
We had some other interesting cars there. An older early 90's M3 (forgive me for not remembering which series) that was running 10's; an Evo running 9's at 150 mph; corvettes running 10's at 130 plus; a stock Z06 that pulled a 10.9 on drag radials; the CLK 63 Black Series; an E63; a couple of stock E55's; a 300 SRT8; and a Charger running spray.
We'll do it again in the spring.
__________________
05 E55 - Brilliant Silver/Charcoal; Best e.t. 11.775 @ 118.69 mph, 1.710 60' - BONE STOCK on PS2's http://www.dragtimes.com/2005-Merced...ecs-11697.html;
07 GL450 - Iridium Silver/Charcoal
07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - Silver/Gray
WOW...the S3 put down some numbers...was Harry driving??...or was it you Ray???....and Bob...you deceptive SOB...LOL...all mild mannered and quiet at the dinner...and you are a DRAG RACE MONSTER!!!..LOL AJ..the car sounds EVIL!!...and the Red "Demon" Eyes...LOL...I think you'd better give Satan his ride back....guys I cant tell you how bad I would have loved to go...but alas no more Beast...BUT I will have a replacement soon!!! Regards S
Lorenzo good meeting you and thanks for setting it up. Put my name down for the spring rental as I am really angry I could not stay and get more runs in. I was really starting to hook up better just as I had to leave! great time though guys. thanks for the exhaust comments. The exhaust on the evo made me want to wear ear plugs and throw up but everyone elses car sounded great. Lorenzo do you know what the guy in the black series' best time was? Just curious what those things can actually do.
Lorenzo good meeting you and thanks for setting it up. Put my name down for the spring rental as I am really angry I could not stay and get more runs in. I was really starting to hook up better just as I had to leave! great time though guys. thanks for the exhaust comments. The exhaust on the evo made me want to wear ear plugs and throw up but everyone elses car sounded great. Lorenzo do you know what the guy in the black series' best time was? Just curious what those things can actually do.
My pleasure, and it was great meeting you, too. I was sorry to see you have to run so soon.
The best time for the black series was 12.115 @ 117.36 on a 1.89 60' time. I was very impressed. He achieved that in a head to head run with me. I ran an 11.941 @ 118.33 on that run with a slightly better (1.82) 60' time. There were some extremely well-matched races yesterday. My best for the day was an 11.834 @ 117.96. I was hoping for 119 traps in the good air, but the best I could manage (at least among the slips I found and kept) was 118.36.
I guess I'll wait til March.
__________________
05 E55 - Brilliant Silver/Charcoal; Best e.t. 11.775 @ 118.69 mph, 1.710 60' - BONE STOCK on PS2's http://www.dragtimes.com/2005-Merced...ecs-11697.html;
07 GL450 - Iridium Silver/Charcoal
07 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo - Silver/Gray
to Enzom for all his hard work in setting it up. 
....guys I cant tell you how bad I would have loved to go...but alas no more Beast
...BUT I will have a replacement soon!!!
Linear Mode
