Opening weekend at PRP

[mustang50lx]

So far looks like no rain for opening weekend for a change. I'm going to let my daughter drive Saturday and bring the Mustang Sunday. How did all the winter projects go? Everybody ready?

[Slow01GT]

Got my new converter in and ready to go. I'll be there sunday unless it looks like rain.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Might be goin with my pops and uncle. Not runnin thou, will see.

[97LaserRed]

hopefully ill make it sunday!!!!

[no1sirbutler]

what day will everyone actually go? i wouldnt mind running up and hangin out

[Ares]

I'll be there both days.

[no1sirbutler]

I actually saw your car last year on the last t n t, but wasnt sure if it was you. I had the electric green gt w/ the big front wheels and the ET streets on the back.

[2001GTTT]

cars not even close to ready.

I could bring the murk

[Inkdcountryboy]

i MIGHT run the gt sunday for shits n giggles to get my base numbers before i add anything to it. :rolleyes:

[pRojekt02GT]

dates?

[97LaserRed]

i MIGHT run the gt sunday for shits n giggles to get my base numbers before i add anything to it. :rolleyes:your car is a auto right?

[97LaserRed]

dates?

Dood... Read the first post. Lol look at the calendar and you'll see the 4th and 5th

[Inkdcountryboy]

5 speed

[MBH]

Brian you're going to run your car on Sunday?

[CobraII]

I'll be there Saturday for sure, just watching and getting a fix... need to huff a little race gas and burnt rubber. :D

Ed, watch out for Keith's awl. :sticktonge:

Glenn, what is your daughter running in TCR? Barry's son will be in Art Armstrong's old 4 door Nova, not sure when they're bringing it up though.

[97LaserRed]

Brian you're going to run your car on Sunday?
haha maybe if im off work id love to go. you wanna go??

[Martin0660]

Not ready yet but planning to go Saturday to get a few whiffs of race gas and burnt rubber. That and size up what Ed's got for me this year ;)

[White5.0]

i'd like to go sometime this season but im not ready for opening weekend. maybe ill go to watch tho

[SK360]

Will be there Sunday if the weather is good, if not Saturday

[stieny]

Got my new converter in and ready to go. I'll be there sunday unless it looks like rain.

Shoty in your car for Sunday.

[SK360]

Word...

12.5 or bust for Dennis

11.5 or bust for Me.

Gotta get the bottle topped off this week sometime

[stieny]

Word...

12.5 or bust for Dennis

11.5 or bust for Me.

Gotta get the bottle topped off this week sometime

What are you talking about? You know Dennis is going to end up faster then you. :rotflol:

[SK360]

Faster then me? I don't run Zex. :D

[Balaska347]

I'll be up there. Possibly both days. I'm going to wait and see how the weather looks at the end of the week. Definitely hoping sunday is nice.

[Ares]

Ya Chuck I saw Keiths post.

Bob it's gonna be balls to the wall :goodidea:


Reminder - Check your control arms bolts and make sure they are tight. I found the upper right to chassis had the nut half off bolt. Explained the little clunk that I had heard on car.

[Balaska347]

I keep checking mine but they haven't came loose yet.

[stieny]

Faster then me? I don't run Zex. :D

Oh I know you don't but YOU installed it. :sticktonge:

[DMmustangLX]

prob going to watch saturday might run the gt on sunday just for fun the notch wont be ready for another acouple weeks

[Rowleyxlt619]

I def going up both days, running? might on sunday...

[turbo83coupe]

would like to make it up some on saturday to watch

[mustang50lx]

Glenn, what is your daughter running in TCR? Barry's son will be in Art Armstrong's old 4 door Nova, not sure when they're bringing it up though.[/quote]

She'll be driving my Ranger. Did Art get his new car?

[Shadowstealth]

MAN ITS BEEN A CENTURY SINCE I WAS THERE... PERHAPS FORGET HOW TO RACE HAHA... MAYBE SAT ILL TAKE THE COBRA AND SUNDAY THE LX!:thumbsup:

[Martin0660]

Reminder - Check your control arms bolts and make sure they are tight. I found the upper right to chassis had the nut half off bolt. Explained the little clunk that I had heard on car.

I did mine twice last year, 1st time I found one loose, 2nd all was good. I checked here over the winter and al lwas good again. Will nut and bolt the rear suspension again when I can start driving it. :goodidea:

[CobraII]

She'll be driving my Ranger. Did Art get his new car?

You mean his former car? I don't know if you heard the story. I think it's awesome. Dave Norris (MIllerstown Pick A Part) gave Art's former Duster back to Art. The last I heard, he was getting it together to be ready to run this year.

[Martin0660]

Ed, watch out for Keith's awl.


I love it when these stick shift guys say they have more power. What that really says is , more power, more stress on the rest of the drive train plus the added stress on the engine. You'll have to excuse the huge smile on my face when they start blowing pieces all over the place. And if they don't, I've purchased 2 very sharp awls, one for Ed ( the sharpest and biggest one )and one for Bob, so drop away guys at what ever RPM you want to. hehehehehe

Man, i'm not even registered over there and getting beat up. I'm putting clutch and tranny parts all over his starting line :D

[CobraII]

C'mon over and play, Bob! :D You and Ed both being on there would make Keith's head explode! :hyper:

[mustang50lx]

You mean his former car? I don't know if you heard the story. I think it's awesome. Dave Norris (MIllerstown Pick A Part) gave Art's former Duster back to Art. The last I heard, he was getting it together to be ready to run this year.

I heard it was a Duster, but I didn't know he used to own it.

[ModularMike]

Word...

12.5 or bust for Dennis

11.5 or bust for Me.

Gotta get the bottle topped off this week sometime
I might go on Saturday..















15.5 OR BUST!!

[CobraII]

With this rain moving in, make sure you check the PRP site or track phone, to ensure they're open. The cool wet weather keeps things wet and messy. Hopefully the wind helps push this stuff early, and helps it dry out. I'm jonesing to see some cars run!!

[mustang50lx]

With this rain moving in, make sure you check the PRP site or track phone, to ensure they're open. The cool wet weather keeps things wet and messy. Hopefully the wind helps push this stuff early, and helps it dry out. I'm jonesing to see some cars run!!

They should open the gates a little early and let us drive up and down the track to dry it. We did that in the past. Thats of course not going to help the grass though. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[wick]

Wonder how fast I can push mine?

[92306gt]

Wonder how fast I can push mine?

let me drive and ill show ya...lol...:sticktonge:

[Martin0660]

let me drive and ill show ya...lol...:sticktonge:

I think he literally meant push it Rick. I know you can get more out of it than his granny shifting ass :D :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[92306gt]

I think he literally meant push it Rick. I know you can get more out of it than his granny shifting ass :D :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:
hahaha

[CobraII]

Again, check the PRP site or phone. I left Avonmore, about 15 minutes from the track, and it was still spitting a little rain, and everything was wet. Even if tomorrow ends up dry, the pits may be too wet. Hopefully at least 1 day will work out this weekend. I'm jonesin' bad! :hyper:

[Martin0660]

Fresh off the website

April 4 - Rained Out
Due to current track conditions, the track will not be open today. The amount of rain all day yesterday and lack of warmth, the ground is very soggy and will turn to mud when anyone gets on it, bringing mud to the track area.

We plan to open tomorrow, Sunday, April 5th. Please check back on here or call the track tomorrow morning for updates!

[Balaska347]

I'm hoping for tomorrow

[CobraII]

Not a doubt in my mind it's the right call for today. A green, cold track, high winds, wet pits, would not be conducive to good traction or arrow straight runs. I hope it works for tomorrow, even though I won't be there til the last part, if at all.

Bob, LOVE your sig now!!! LMAO!

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Sunday was lookin like the better of the two days anyway. I will be goin with my dad and my uncle for sure if its a go. I've been jonesin too, lol! Need to here some horsepower runnin and the sweet smell of Race Gas and Alcohol, like right now or yesterday, haha!

[CobraII]

It's on for tomorrow. The sun and wind are helping dry things out, and as long as there's no more rain, light 'em up!!

[Martin0660]

light 'em up!!

I cant' wait. Not running myself, but will bring my video camera for anyone interested.

[AdamantiumSilvr]

...either, I gotta get my full exhaust put on first. I'll look for the man with the camera thou, and fellow Stangers. It'd be nice to me up with some fellow SCS members.

I cant' wait. Not running myself, but will bring my video camera for anyone interested.

[Ares]

Ok I'm ready to roll for tommorrow. Tires swapped, oil changed but gonna have to run it untuned. MD apparently dragging thier feet on getting my tune. Was sorted out over a week ago then tuner was going to have it out thursday....waiting :grumpy:

[wick]

let me drive and ill show ya...lol...:sticktonge:

Yeah, what Bob said...


I think he literally meant push it Rick. I know you can get more out of it than his granny shifting ass :D :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:



HAHAH Thanks. When that thing broke loose in the top of third last year, that was an eye opener. Good tires will have to be a must now with the added power.

[Balaska347]

I'll see everyone up there. I should be at the gate around 11:30

[Martin0660]

Just got home, what a great day. Got my fix of burnt rubber and race gas, got my motivation up to get my junk running too. Nothing better than being at the track after a long winter :D

[phillysrt4]

Curious... how many runs did you get in?

[Martin0660]

I didnt get any in as my car is still in the garage :D They had two when I left, If everyone got three I would be suprised. It's not about the number of runs this time of year, guys where shaking things down and breakdowns are expected. It was great to be in the sun, see guys you only see at the track. smell the rubber, race gas, and vibrations. Makes me feel alive again :D

[Ares]

Everyone got 3 runs. Was an oil down I think the 8th pair out from start. That was an hour cleanup as they had to clean entire track thru shutdown. Few other smaller oil downs.

My car ran ok. Ended up warmer then it was suppose to be today.

1st pass
60' - 1.651
330' - 5.164
1/8 - 8.077
MPH - 82.43
1000' - 10.581
1/4 - 12.685
MPH - 107.45
Base timing at stock 10*, launch 5500, shift 5800, 12psi slicks, 41psi fronts, struts at #3, shocks both at #3

2nd pass
60' - 1.661
330' - 5.139
1/8 - 8.032
MPH - 86.37 New best
1000' - 10.514
1/4 - 12.594
MPH - 110.59 New Best
Bumped base timing up to 15*, Launch 5700, shift 5800, struts at #3, shocks #3D/#5P, 13psi slicks, 45psi fronts.

Car has turned 112mph before but it was in 40* temps and a 25mph tail wind. So with no wind today it's showing its making more power. As it responded nicely to the timing bump. If I ever get my tune it should run much better.

My 3rd pass was wasted as 2-3 shift didn't go smooth and I wasted over a tenth at 330'. Even then it still pulled hard at top end and nearly ran 109mph on a crappy 12.92et

[Martin0660]

Ed - I have you 1st run on video if you want it. Got tired of carrying camera then didnt pick it up when you ran your second.

[Ares]

Sure send it to my email. Be nice to see how it launched

[phillysrt4]

nevermind... i misread something.

[Pure Stock]

Everyone got 3 runs. Was an oil down I think the 8th pair out from start. That was an hour cleanup as they had to clean entire track thru shutdown. Few other smaller oil downs.

My car ran ok. Ended up warmer then it was suppose to be today.

1st pass
60' - 1.651
330' - 5.164
1/8 - 8.077
MPH - 82.43
1000' - 10.581
1/4 - 12.685
MPH - 107.45
Base timing at stock 10*, launch 5500, shift 5800, 12psi slicks, 41psi fronts, struts at #3, shocks both at #3

2nd pass
60' - 1.661
330' - 5.139
1/8 - 8.032
MPH - 86.37 New best
1000' - 10.514
1/4 - 12.594
MPH - 110.59 New Best
Bumped base timing up to 15*, Launch 5700, shift 5800, struts at #3, shocks #3D/#5P, 13psi slicks, 45psi fronts.

Car has turned 112mph before but it was in 40* temps and a 25mph tail wind. So with no wind today it's showing its making more power. As it responded nicely to the timing bump. If I ever get my tune it should run much better.

My 3rd pass was wasted as 2-3 shift didn't go smooth and I wasted over a tenth at 330'. Even then it still pulled hard at top end and nearly ran 109mph on a crappy 12.92et

It seems as though the 330' e.t. is a little off in relation to the 1320' e.t. Perhaps the stock cams were making a greater amount of avg. power at this point before the tune. I am not aware of how the combo was 330'-ing before the cam swap though. Any validity in the hypothesis stated?

[Ares]

It seems as though the 330' e.t. is a little off in relation to the 1320' e.t. Perhaps the stock cams were making a greater amount of avg. power at this point before the tune. I am not aware of how the combo was 330'-ing before the cam swap though. Any validity in the hypothesis stated?

330' has been faster before. When I ran 12.47 and 12.48 last October it ran 5.0698/5.0733 330'. Which was best with stock cams and tune. Most my quicker passes are normally in the 5.0x range at 330'. I don't think todays passes were bad with new cams and stock tune. The fuel injectors are probably firing late. Those need to be firing alot earlier and possibly a little longer. Soon as I get tune for car I will need to put it on a dyno and go from there. I'm sure the shift points I was using are too low. Especially when I have no idea where peak power is at. These cams are capable of making power to 6800 on stock heads.

Other thing is also I am at my 2-3 shift before 330' so if it's off a little or not playing nice with me. That will also slow me up a hair

[stieny]

Ares,

I'm surprised you got to race at all considering how you almost killed that chick walking across the slick car lane. :sticktonge:

What I had to laugh the most about was the fact that she walked in front of you and then after you drove away she was the one that looked irritated even though it was her fault. :rotflol:

Either way, car looked good.

[fin1]

There were a lot more people watching than I expected. I guess everyone's ready for the season to start. The weather was nice but the few oil downs pushed the program out later than they planned. I had to leave before the gamblers race but at least I got two runs in.

[MBH]

There were a lot more people watching than I expected. I guess everyone's ready for the season to start. The weather was nice but the few oil downs pushed the program out later than they planned. I had to leave before the gamblers race but at least I got two runs in.

Your car was hands down my favorite car there :)

[Ares]

Ares,

I'm surprised you got to race at all considering how you almost killed that chick walking across the slick car lane. :sticktonge:

What I had to laugh the most about was the fact that she walked in front of you and then after you drove away she was the one that looked irritated even though it was her fault. :rotflol:

Either way, car looked good.

I should have fn hit her, give her a real reason to look irritated. She came out of no where and never looked. Kinda hard to miss the bright orange car coming at you.

On a side note I got my tune...a day late. Updating tuner and getting it in. I'll have to get a date setup at dyno.

[Balaska347]

Overall it was a good day other than some of the oil downs. The car ran descent, just have to tweak the suspension to keep the car from twisting so much.

[phillysrt4]

Was an oil down I think the 8th pair out from start.

Just to see if my psychic abilities are better than Miss Cleo's on 2 fronts, did they run slick cars first?

[Ares]

Just to see if my psychic abilities are better than Miss Cleo's on 2 fronts, did they run slick cars first?

No street cars. Most the breakage and oil downs came from street. Slick cars seemed to keep their troubles right at start line.

[stieny]

I should have fn hit her, give her a real reason to look irritated. She came out of no where and never looked. Kinda hard to miss the bright orange car coming at you.

On a side note I got my tune...a day late. Updating tuner and getting it in. I'll have to get a date setup at dyno.

Yea, thats what I said. It's not like your car blends in well. I'm interested to see how your tune works out for you.


Just to see if my psychic abilities are better than Miss Cleo's on 2 fronts, did they run slick cars first?

I thought it was ironic: we were talking to the guy that actually had the first oil down before the racing started. He had a GSX eclipse with a big turbo, direct port N20 and other things. He was commenting on how he bet that there would be a blow up within the first couple cars.

[phillysrt4]

I thought it was ironic: we were talking to the guy that actually had the first oil down before the racing started. He had a GSX eclipse with a big turbo, direct port N20 and other things. He was commenting on how he bet that there would be a blow up within the first couple cars.

Thats comedy gold! :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Balaska347]

Just to see if my psychic abilities are better than Miss Cleo's on 2 fronts, did they run slick cars first?

BIG Negative, they ran street cars first. All the big oil downs came from the street cars and a monster truck acting like an idiot trying to dump the clutch at 8,000 rpms with 38" swamp mudders which anyone with brains would know that its going to destroy the yoke.

The first and biggest one was a white conv foxbody. Something happened to him right after he launched but he decided to hammer the car anyway to run a 16.xx something then oil down the whole shutdown and return road. That there alone cost everyone a time run, so we could have had 4

[SK360]

Well I said 11.5 or bust.. and it came true.

Anyone that was watching could tell you the 11.5 didnt happen so go figure. Got a new best 60' with the new converter, 1.74 with more in it and ran a blistering 13.66@100 on that 60' lol

Trans feels like it is dropping into N at the top of every gear, letting go and smashing the limiter. Going to drop the pan on Friday :(

[CobraII]

Sorry to hear about your trans, sk360. Been there before.

Starting another thread with some pics...

[Balaska347]

Well I said 11.5 or bust.. and it came true.

Anyone that was watching could tell you the 11.5 didnt happen so go figure. Got a new best 60' with the new converter, 1.74 with more in it and ran a blistering 13.66@100 on that 60' lol

Trans feels like it is dropping into N at the top of every gear, letting go and smashing the limiter. Going to drop the pan on Friday :(

Yeah we have all been there. You'll get it figured out. The car looks great!:thumbsup:

[SK360]

Thanks guys :)

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Theres an incar video of my 13.66@100 1.74 60' run, launch felt great but listen at the top of first and 2nd gear, not so great :(

[pRojekt02GT]

ouchh..didn't sound too good at all..sorry to hear that man..

:(

[Balaska347]

man that is weird

[AdamantiumSilvr]

Beautiful day thou, was pretty much perfect out. Alot of cars too. Wish I had my ride out. Here very soon. The SCS members I saw, ran great! Sorry Balaska U lost to NovaPRP in the gamblers race towards the end. Ares and both ur cars seem to hook up and deliver some ruckus.

[Balaska347]

Beautiful day thou, was pretty much perfect out. Alot of cars too. Wish I had my ride out. Here very soon. The SCS members I saw, ran great! Sorry Balaska U lost to NovaPRP in the gamblers race towards the end. Ares and both ur cars seem to hook up and deliver some ruckus.

Hey manits OK he has one coming :goodidea:. Mark and I will race plenty of times through the year.