So I took the Alcohol car to the drag strip tonight.....

Discussion in 'Drag Racing' started by JMatt, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. NetNathan

    NetNathan Not the Momma

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    Matt,
    Did you pull the front tires of the ground? No?....
    Trans-brake time...
     
  2. JMatt

    JMatt Platinum Supporting Member

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    Well - it came with directions for packing it. It's already packed and ready to go......
    Nope. Didn't. But my report this week may be different. :grin:
     
  3. NorCalSRT-8

    NorCalSRT-8 Performance Consultant

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    Thats awesome JMatt! One hell of a change from the old SRT8. Congrats man! Can't wait to see some vids of the car.
     
  4. loxmith

    loxmith Recovering Post Whore...

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    :rofl::rofl::rofl::worthy:
     
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    Jected Aussie Blown 426

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    Matt you CRAZY bugger. That must be awesome fun. Can't wait to hear more about how this beast goes. Well done mate and keep it up.
     
  6. JMatt

    JMatt Platinum Supporting Member

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    Tonight I'm running again. Got some new knowledge. Got some new tuning parts.

    Still don't expect to go real quick, but hopefully I'll best my 9.60 personal best.

    I'll report back.....
     
  7. 1bad4dr

    1bad4dr Mr. Meany

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    Get some videos please. lol


    When are you going to get yourself certified?
     
  8. StevoSRT

    StevoSRT Moderator

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    Can we at least see a picture of the monster? :sorry:
     
  9. Blown-WK

    Blown-WK cherokeesrt8 survivor!

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    Awesome! Maybe I missed it before but what are the specs on the car?
     
  10. HalV48

    HalV48 They Call Me Patron

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  11. StevoSRT

    StevoSRT Moderator

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    [/quote]


    THANKS HAL!...i musta missed that one haha

    that thing is SWEET!!!

    yeah i would concur that we need video of that thing running
     
  12. vvv90

    vvv90 She's a Ho...For show....

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    COASTING over the line @ 111MPH to get a 9.6????

    That's freaking great!

    I gotta come see this damn thing. Do you plan on running a Friday or Saturday soon?
     
  13. chess

    chess Big Block Powa

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    good luck matt tonight !

    report to irc once ya run bro !!!
     
  14. JMatt

    JMatt Platinum Supporting Member

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    Back from another test and tune.

    Tonight's job was to try out the transbrake.

    I was successful....kindof. I still haven't grown the stones to mash the throttle at the starting line while on the transbrake, but I did kind of get it going.

    My best run was my first:

    R/T: .095
    60': 1.267 (new personal best)
    330': 3.690 (est - timing failed)
    1/8th: 5.807 @ 117.23 (new best, down from 5.901 @ 115.24 last week)
    1000': 7.640 (new best)
    1/4: 9.227 @ 139.10 (down from [email protected] last week)

    I'll scan the slip. My wife was also there with a camera, so I'll see what pics shee has and post something.

    But here's the best part: Some dude with an "Internet TV show" came by after that run, introduced himself, and told me his film crew just got a great video of my run, and they loved the car. Video should be on next Tuesday's show. I'll get his card to get the link.
     
  15. Trojan

    Trojan Trillions Bro! Right on!

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    Wow Matt, I just saw this thread, Way cool! Congrats bud,
    BTW you didnt really sell the Chally did you?
     
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    chess Big Block Powa

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    grats matttie
     
  17. Hemi31

    Hemi31 [email protected]

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    Matt that is great!Have you popped the chute yet?
     
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    JMatt Platinum Supporting Member

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    No chute yet. The car is actually geared for the 1/8th mile. I'm hitting 137 mph by the 1000' mark and I'm on the rev limiter for the final 320 foot.

    Not sure if I want to change the rear end gearset to up the mph or not. It'll probably slow down the first 1/8th if I do.