Two vettes in one weekend.

[jdub]

Jay - You won't have a problem against a C6

A Z06 is a different story...the '07 version is a 500 HP car from the factory. The torque that V8 puts out is what really kills a Mk III off the line...almost impossible to recover from too. About your only chance is on the hi-way as stated above...even then it's going to be a tough run. That is unless you happen to be in Duane's or IJ's car

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Actually, The 500 Horses at the crank is rated VERRRRY conservatively.

In a past issue of Hot Rod, They Removed 2 LS7's from two Z06's with under 1000 miles and put them on a crank Dyno.

One did 553 Horse and the other did 56* horse if I remember right.

Thoes engines are insane. Mind you, both were stock.

 

[jdub]

Yep...the only time I've been to the track I made two runs. 1st was against an '07 Z06...I was a little slow off the line, but still ran a 12.2 iirc. He beat me by over a full second...he was all stock. :3d_frown:

Second run was against a '06 Mustang GT w/ minor mods (intake/exhaust). Did a better run at 11.87 and took him by well over a full car length...that was with him getting a half length on me at launch (my launches suck). That run made me feel better though

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Thats nice awesome! What did the Mustang run?

I raced a new GT and took him by around 2 cars, but He was totally stock. He is building the car now. Not excited to race him again.


So if you took the Mustang by a car, Did he run a 12? 13?

 

[jdub]

The Mustang ran a 12.4 iirc...he was a better driver. His 60' time was better than mine by a tenth...he was a manual tranny too. I got him when I got full turbo spool and my auto kept it there

The Z06 just kicked my ass (like a red headed stepchild)...he ran just under 11 sec.

Both were good races though...after my 2nd run, the coordinator came over and told me I needed a helmet. One of the track rules for under 12 sec cars. :naughty:

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure if I ran at the track, I would be put to shame by most cars I toy with on the freeway. I lack launching skill, and thats almost the whole race there.

I think I need to be de-virginized drag wise.

 

[jdub]

Yep...the launch is an acquired skill, you have to practice
Especially for a fat ass car like the Mk III...take her out to see what she'll do under controlled conditions.

I've learned to ID a Z06...run them only if you want to see what they can do (at least for most of us). That car is very impressive for a factory sports car.

Jay - sorry bout the hijkack, but since we were talking about vettes....

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

New Official Corvette race thread


I have only raced my friend's C4 Vette, An 89 I think? Light blue as well.

We wanted to see which light blue was fastest, We did it on his mile long driveway, I took him out pretty quick, But we all know that C4 Corvettes arn't the fastest buggers nowadays.

I have never gone up against a C5, and I don't plan too, The one car I did take down with an LS1, a Trans Am WS6(Closest race ever) was too scary, and in a Car thats lighter(Corvette) would probably EASILY taken me.

 

[NA86.5]

Nice Kills bro

 

[Nick M]

You want to womp a C6 with a 7M, drop it in a CelicaSupra. Then he will really be confused.

 

[suprahero]

Since we're talking about corvettes..................

I raced my brothers C5 tonight. It's not stock, but he's only got two minor things done to it. We raced from a redlight coming out of Jasper and he raped me without any lube at all.......................it was embarrassing. The only reason I even tried is because I love him. I shifted into second and when the turbo spooled up, I just spun. He was almost a block ahead of me. I quit at 110 mph, and he quit at 147 mph. We then raced again from about a 50mph roll (speedometer isn't working, but my new one arrives tomorrow.) I was in third this time. I honked three times and he nailed the honk perfectly. I was a car length down quick, but when the GT35r kicked in, it was ugly quick. I put two car lengths on him in third and went to fourth and was pulling on him pretty easily. I let out again at about 115-120 since I have a family and so does he. We were coming home from our softball game and we had the highway to ourselves for about five miles.
Don't worry about hijacking the thread. I love to hear about killz, no matter where there at. Keep it between the ditches.

 

[jdub]

LOL...typical for this pig off the line. As IJ likes to say, a "hippo in ballet slippers"

 

[upgradedsupra]

Nice Jay! I love running in to cars but like you, some won't race me but when they do..you know what happens after that :biglaugh:

Nice kills!

Duane

 

[OneJoeZee]

Since we're talking about corvettes..................

I raced my brothers C5 tonight. It's not stock, but he's only got two minor things done to it. We raced from a redlight coming out of Jasper and he raped me without any lube at all.......................it was embarrassing. The only reason I even tried is because I love him. I shifted into second and when the turbo spooled up, I just spun. He was almost a block ahead of me. I quit at 110 mph, and he quit at 147 mph. We then raced again from about a 50mph roll (speedometer isn't working, but my new one arrives tomorrow.) I was in third this time. I honked three times and he nailed the honk perfectly. I was a car length down quick, but when the GT35r kicked in, it was ugly quick. I put two car lengths on him in third and went to fourth and was pulling on him pretty easily. I let out again at about 115-120 since I have a family and so does he. We were coming home from our softball game and we had the highway to ourselves for about five miles.
Don't worry about hijacking the thread. I love to hear about killz, no matter where there at. Keep it between the ditches.

Somebody needs some DRs and a two step(no, not that thing you do in the club with your wife).

 

[starscream5000]

Jay, nice kill on the roll, work on the launches though, feather the pedal and see how it works for you .

John, good kill on the track. Damn auto's putting us 5spd's to shame with those ET's of yours .

 

[suprahero]

I have some DR's Joe, but there on a different set of wheels that I put on to go to the track with. I could put them on my wheels and drive around with them all the time. I may do that this weekend. I've set a trap, so I'm hoping to get some more races................:evil2:

I let a black Cobalt SS outrun me yesterday. I was barely over half throttle and then decided to let him pass me. Now, he'll be telling all of his buddies how slow my car is. They've got a rude awakening ahead of them if they get the nerve to try me..................:biglaugh:

 

[ForcedTorque]

Just cause your not a kid anymore, doesn't mean you don't remember the kids games

 

[suprahero]

When I get too old to race, I'll give it up, but I don't see that day coming any time soon. When I get where I can't afford a speeding ticket then I'll definately quit..................:icon_bigg

 

[blacksupra]

my friend just bought an old toyota tercel coupe. It's very small car and his getting a 1jz install soon. It's going to be a sick ride.I have to ask him what year but it's very old.

 

[supraman7mgte]

Racing somebody who graciously admits defeat is totally awesome. It tells you something about thier character.