Record Runs at A.M.P. So Cal Challenge.

[RobNoLimit]

I hope the cones stay instead of the tires. This was done to help save paint on the nicer cars. Spacing has now been difined as "average car width per class + 7 feet. So, American Muscle class cars will run a 13 foot space, while the Miata club runs at 12 ft. 80 - 82 mph on the straight is as fast as I have been.

[mpozzi]

Dang, Rob. You're braver than I was if you peeked. Agree about the tires and while I'm not too concerned about paint, others that have much nicer cars and paint do. It's good to see you accommodating them and still be able to get slowed down for the end.

Mary P.

[mpozzi]

That third gen is beast, you should campaign that! I have it on good authority there some dude named "K-dawg" that is gonna be there campaigning a 3rd gen, so you wouldn't even be the only one!

Saw your later post about an ESP car and still haven't a clue which one you're referring to. The one I ran the one time last year is definitely not "a beast." Based on the comment, it's obvious you've never seen the car in person ... ;-)

Mary P.

[mpozzi]

Hello Mary.. Will you be at Good Guys Del Mar?

Depends on the price of diesel and have to figure out the total dollars it'll take to get me and the car there, lodging, meals (no matter what people say about having to eat, it does cost more to dine out when on the road), and getting back home again. I've got the time off work so one hurdle down ...

It's a definite-maybe if you held my feet to fire for a decision today.

Mary P.

[LM7_67]

During the SoCal Challenge cones are used instead of tires.

That's fantastic! The tires leave pretty huge marks that are not easy to get off.....

[SLO_Z28]

Saw your later post about an ESP car and still haven't a clue which one you're referring to. The one I ran the one time last year is definitely not "a beast." Based on the comment, it's obvious you've never seen the car in person ... ;-)

Mary P.

Its a Players Club car and is a beast by pedigree alone. Its shame to lock up a bad ass car like that.

[tom_a]

For those hitting 80 plus on the back straight: If not a secret what rear gear are you running and are you shifting to third? I never focused on my top speed other than a quick glance which I thought was around 70MPH and still in second gear with a TKO and a 3:50 rear gear. My best times were mid 46 sec laps the two events I did. It would seem if I could do 80 MPH I could shave time. Thanks

[RobNoLimit]

I have run three gear sets 3:31, 3:55 and 3:73. The truck has a TKO 600 as well. - I just put in Bowler's 'shift solution pack' and it is WAY better on the 2-3 shift, and the others. My best times have come from the 3:55 gear set and running in second gear all the way around. 3:31's net faster top speeds but are slower off the corner, and the 3:73's were too loose off the line.

[67zo6Camaro]

I have a T56 with a 2.97 first gear and run 4.11's in the rear end with 18" 35 tires. I have to shift to 3rd in both those streights behind pit row (not good). I have run low 45's with this setup but it feels like I have to really work it. So, needless to say I've been thinking about going to 3.73's in the rear and maybe lower now that I have more power coming with my engine upgrade. See ya guys out there soon.

[Tomswheels]

I have the same problem, 3.73 gear makes 3rd gear a necessity with the close ratio 6speed. I was between 80 and 85 at the end of the backstraight in this video... http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oOBhwFXO0mA. That was with 245/45 tires. Switching to 305/30 this time might actually make it worse.

[SLO_Z28]

I was at the top end of first, which is about 75mph.

[79-TA]

Are you guys sure about your back straight speeds? From what little gps verified data I've seen on a couple of quick cars, I'd be surprised if that many of you guys are getting over 70 (and not killing the tires or other surrounding obstacles.) Perhaps it's the more open chicane they give us at the SoCal challenge events.

[Tomswheels]

I'll verify it for you Saturday...

[DJW32]

Bump. Any new records?

[RobNoLimit]

Brian and mike didn't make it down, both are working on mechanical issues getting ready for the Scottsdale Goodguys show. I ran the fast lap of the day with a 44.31 lap. Four months ago that would have topped the old record of 44.38, but not the record is 43.26. I have no doubts about one of us setting a new record on slicks (I don't have any to run on) I pushed in one corner and drifted through another, I'm sure I can run in the 43's on the Falcons, - we'll see tuesday night.

[ehansen007]

I'm sure I can run in the 33's on the Falcons, - we'll see tuesday night.

Don't think it will be too cold? I may have to come out and watch for myself!

[RobNoLimit]

Don't think it will be too cold? I may have to come out and watch for myself!

Well the weather is not helping, nor are my injector seals. No playtime tonight, just looks like a late evening getting things ready for Scottsdale Goodguys. :(