Lebaron GTC, Flying Tool Shed - Friday at Mission Raceway

[Whorse]

I've never been to a drag strip before, even to watch, so this was my first time out.

I had a great time. Simon will have some more to add I'm sure.

So it turns out you need a helmet to race a convertible, despite what they say on their site.

Anyhow, to make it short, my first run of three was my best:

R/T: 1.065
60: 2.514
330: 6.626
1/8: 10.098
1/8 MPH: 70.94 MPH
1000: 13.066
1/4: 15.605
1/4 MPH: 88.88 MPH

I had a great time and hope to improve.

Whorse

[boost geek]

How was Simon doing?
Good to see you made it out.:thumb:

[Hemidare]

I liked your car buddy nice and quiet on the track!

Hope to see you out there two weeks from now.

[Whorse]

Everyone was saying how quiet my car is. Strange because on the street or in town people say it sounds louder than stock.

I'm impressed to see a few TM guys out, and both of us did pretty well for never running before.

As for simon, he has a new fastest time at 13.67, and a new record as the first known TM to grenade an OBX.

[turbovanman²]

Yep, it was fun, 4 old school Turbo Mopars, :thumb:

Glad you guys liked it, I probably won't be out again this year, :(

How did the Omni do? What happened with the weather, you guys are home early, did it rain alot more?

[Whorse]

Track closed due to rain with him next to stage.

I'm hoping to go back in a couple weeks, but I really need to fix that damn clutch. I think that I could run a few tenths faster if it was in better shape.

All said, it seems that it isn't as bad in first through third, and I'm hitting the 1/4 mile mark at the top of third.

[turbovanman²]

How about that clutch job, :eyebrows:

I need money now to fix my van, :lol:

[Whorse]

I'll think about it. I don't have a lot of money to burn either. So've you just had it for the year or just need time to fix your van and get a new diff?

[turbovanman²]

I'll think about it. I don't have a lot of money to burn either. So've you just had it for the year or just need time to fix your van and get a new diff?


Don't know, I guess it depends on what OBX has to say. I honestly don't have the time to do this right now. I have a 3 speed TBI minivan at work, I need to drive it and if its good, might just install it now until I get this one fixed. I am done drag racing for a bit. I used to have a backup vehicle, my 98 Jimmy but my brother is using it for his new business so I now I am screwed for cars. I have my 75 van but with gas prices, it wil cost me $150 a week in gas.

[Whorse]

So it seems that the top end in my car isn't too bad, but I can feel it choking a bit over 5500rpm on my tach. Other than working on short times, what can I reasonably do to get some better times?

[Whorse]

Hey I've got a somewhat choppy and soundless video of you running your 13.67 if you're interested. 9 megs.

[BadAssPerformance]

Glad you had a great time on your first trip out! Welcome to the club :thumb:

Sound like fun too, I cannot wait to get the car ready and get it out, and get out with a group of fellow enthusiasts too!

[Hemidare]

I wanna see the vid.

[Whorse]

Simon's 13.67 Run (http://www3.telus.net/braun/P5190086.MOV)

Part Of My 15.60 Run (http://www3.telus.net/braun/P5190087.MOV) - GF stopped filming after I passed her. The Vette ran a 12.2.

Me Beating A Mustang (http://www3.telus.net/braun/P5190089.JPG)

Simon's Ride Home (http://www3.telus.net/braun/P5190097.JPG)

First two are movies, last two are photos.

[BARRON]

aahhrrg! Those file sizes!!

Someone needs to discover Photoshop and Windows Movie Maker!!

[GLHSKEN]

LOL some one needs high speed internet!!!

[Whorse]

LOL some one needs high speed internet!!!

Ouch :lol:

Also movie maker doesn't do quicktime files, and I'm not paying for quicktime pro. As for photoshop, if you really want smaller pictures PM me :p

[BARRON]

LOL some one needs high speed internet!!!



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