Had lots of fun at Calder tonight and got a new PB

Doogstar · 12-01-2007, 11:59 PM

It was my first time at Calder and my first run of the new year tonight. Caught up with a few AFF members, MyloXR6, Spoolman, Xrcist and 5Speedeb. It was a pretty good night out there weather wise, once it cooled down after sunset there was just a bit of a headwind but not too strong.

I set a new PB of 14.577 @ 95.67mph with a 2.186 60ft.
My previous PB was 14.73@97mph with the 3.45 gears.

I am pretty stoked about that as the new 4.11 diff gears have been proven now. I had a few runs in them before but the weather was too hot and windy.

Big thanks to Spoolman for organising letting us run from the infield, that was really great.

5speedeb · 13-01-2007, 12:43 AM

yeah it was a great night hope it happens again only i need to get more traction lol

XR8-260 · 13-01-2007, 12:49 AM

Congratulations Doug, 14.5 is a great time

Funny how your ET was quciker even though your final speed was slower 95 vs 97mph.

Doogstar · 13-01-2007, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 5speedeb

yeah it was a great night hope it happens again only i need to get more traction lol

Yeah it was a great night, you were running about same mph as I was. Your lack of traction killed your 60ft times, maybe you need some drag slicks?

Thanks 3, when are you taking your beast out for a run at the track? Slower MPH, but better 60ft thanks to the new 4.11 diff gears.

AU1XLS · 13-01-2007, 12:58 AM

Yes great night thanks Spoolman for organising it.

5speedeb · 13-01-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Doogstar

Yeah it was a great night, you were running about same mph as I was. Your lack of traction killed your 60ft times, maybe you need some drag slicks?

Thanks 3, when are you taking your beast out for a run at the track? Slower MPH, but better 60ft thanks to the new 4.11 diff gears.

lol your not wrong there 15.122 @ 95.17 maybe i need a auto and a stallie

XRCIST · 13-01-2007, 01:23 AM

It was an awesome night guys, had heaps of fun and it was good to catch up with all of you. I was pretty happy with mine tonight, it ran a 15.45 stock. Il give the full details in the other thread.

Doug congrats mate, an awesome time.

Hey Fred, get an auto mate, u know u want to lol.
I nearly had u on that last run we had together hahaha lol :hihi:

XR8-260 · 13-01-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Doogstar

Thanks 3, when are you taking your beast out for a run at the track? Slower MPH, but better 60ft thanks to the new 4.11 diff gears.

As soon as i get a custom tune I'll take it for a run. Without it i'll probably end up running high 15s and embarassing myself

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XR8-260 · 13-01-2007, 02:31 AM

XRCIST, 15.46 is pretty darn good for a stocker. Did you stall it up?
Btw have you fitted a trans cooler?

SpoolMan · 13-01-2007, 06:35 AM

Well Done Doug a just reward for all your efforts at putting in the time drag racing.

George is no longer a Drag Racing Virgin he enjoyed it.

AU1XLS also run a PB (12.8) then paid for everyone's (10 of us) pizza thx Gaz.

I was happy to see my car run 11.5@124.8 MPH, mid track 99.2 mph - crappy 60 foot 2.00 thx to Muaz..Car was run in STREET TRIM.

Infield runners now only get one run every 30 mins so starts 6.30pm is the 1st run then 7 pm and so on. The infield was very busy with comp cars last night.

thx to all the guys who turned up and made it night, our Forum was mentioned several times during the night and it was also said how good it was to see plenty of fords out there.
If you guys could forward me your best time of the night with your car colour and name if you want it written PFM photographer did take pics and wants to put names to the car but cant guarantee what shots will be used as this is left up to the editor.

Craig · 13-01-2007, 07:11 AM

Great stuff Doogstar, your becoming a veteran now at this drag racing caper..

**Chris** · 13-01-2007, 08:11 AM

Well done Doogstar and Spooly, good to see you guys prioritised fun over the ET - coming away with a better ET is always a bonus.

Dougy, time for the next mod, its been sitting in my engine rebuild room since November, time to fit it.

**Stav** · 13-01-2007, 09:37 AM

Congrats doogstar good to see you had fun and I think you are on a winning team

5speedeb · 13-01-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by XRCIST

It was an awesome night guys, had heaps of fun and it was good to catch up with all of you. I was pretty happy with mine tonight, it ran a 15.45 stock. Il give the full details in the other thread.

Doug congrats mate, an awesome time.

Hey Fred, get an auto mate, u know u want to lol.
I nearly had u on that last run we had together hahaha lol :hihi:

hahahaa nearly had me yeah right George too bad i was pulling away from you

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Doogstar · 13-01-2007, 10:11 AM

Hey AU1XLS, congrats on the new PB. Is that your first entry into the 12 second club?

Hey Mark, It was good to see you there. I appreciate the time, effort and encouragement you put into helping your fellow AFF members.

Hey Craig, I don't know if you could call me a veteran after 6 months, but I do have a large pile of timeslips now.LOL

Hey Chris, wouldn't be doing this if it weren't for you mate, (or at least not as well) your help and guidance has been invaluable. You got my car humming. Time to fit the new mod alright, I'm hanging out for that. About time I got a Bluepower sticker for the back window.LOL

I am having so much fun racing my car, it is such a challenge both mentally and physically. Anyone who thinks you just put the foot down and go, hasn't done it before.I am having so much fun racing my car, it is such a challenge both mentally and physically. If you had told me I would be drag racing my car a couple of years ago, I would have laughed.
Talk to you soon.

troppo · 13-01-2007, 10:48 AM

Sounds like a fun night was had by all.
Congrats to everyone who set new PB's...$50 says you're all really looking forward to winter ;).
And well done George on losing your cherry

Romulus · 13-01-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

I was happy to see my car run 11.5@124.8 MPH, mid track 99.2 mph - crappy 60 foot 2.00 thx to Muaz..Car was run in STREET TRIM.

Great result. Looks like your car is very consistant with Mauz driving it. What tyres are you running? I've recently upgraded to Toyo's all round.

Damn ANDRA regulations here mean I have to fit a tailshaft loop, 4 point harness and get a licence before I can head back. I'm not after a one-hit-wonder, rather consistant and repeatable et's and mph.

Seems there have been a couple of timing anomolies at the Motorplex lately.

big fella · 13-01-2007, 12:10 PM

All the forum cars sitting together in the infield made it look like a very professional effort to me sitting in the stands, it was very good to see.

AU1XLS · 13-01-2007, 02:48 PM

[QUOTE=Doogstar]Hey AU1XLS, congrats on the new PB. Is that your first entry into the 12 second club?

Yes it is thanks Doogstar

SpoolMan · 13-01-2007, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by M6 XR6T

Great result. Looks like your car is very consistant with Mauz driving it. What tyres are you running? I've recently upgraded to Toyo's all round.

Damn ANDRA regulations here mean I have to fit a tailshaft loop, 4 point harness and get a licence before I can head back. I'm not after a one-hit-wonder, rather consistant and repeatable et's and mph.

Seems there have been a couple of timing anomolies at the Motorplex lately.

Yep Mauz driving it, what could be better than flogging your own Rapid F6 then flogging someone else's.
Tyres are same as always Toyo R1's.

We are supposed to have a loop and harness also, guess a stock looking FORD dosnt look like its going to run 125mph so they leave us alone.
''Timing anomolies at the Motorplex'' were the backed up, i think its supposed to be with 3%?
Is this correct Chris 3%?

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Originally Posted by big fella

All the forum cars sitting together in the infield made it look like a very professional effort to me sitting in the stands, it was very good to see.

Thanks for taking the time and coming to saying hello, you really are a big fellow.lol.

Romulus · 13-01-2007, 03:18 PM

My reference to timing anomolies is the occasional odd reading that has been occuring i.e. cars that run consistant times all of a sudden running 0.5 sec's quicker, or picking up 10 mph, when there is no change in the 60, 330 or 660 et or mph.

Occured yesterday at the meet you were at with a XR6T running 138mph with a 13.2 et. Go figure.

FRDGAL · 13-01-2007, 04:03 PM

Good stuff Doogs. You're becoming quite the track'ster now aye. Shall we even say, addicted :P

LOL j/k. Well done to ya! Looks like those 4:11's were the right way to go.

Krissy

Doogstar · 13-01-2007, 04:52 PM

Thanks Krissy, I can't stay away from the track, is there a such a thing as DRA? (Drag Racers Anomynous). I never regretted getting the 4.11's, they make a big difference to the car.

How you are going anyway? Are your eyes better, when will we see you racing again?

egosfast · 13-01-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Doogstar

If you had told me I would be drag racing my car a couple of years ago, I would have laughed.

Anybody who knows of some of your past efforts in cars would laugh too.

Congrats on a great time, mate.

MYLO_XR6 · 13-01-2007, 05:59 PM

Top Night! But didnt crack my best of a 15.0 when stock....now on 166rwkw...couldnt crack 15.1

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My launches must have been awfull...running 20 psi on 18's to decrease offline wheelspin didnt help me either.

BAFalconXT · 13-01-2007, 07:15 PM

Can't wait till I get my 4.11s now...
If only there was a dragway in SA, then I could compair, and maybe beat your time Doogster...

XR8-260 · 13-01-2007, 08:47 PM

You could always take a road trip to VIC if you have the time

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CAMS290 · 13-01-2007, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

AU1XLS paid for everyone's (10 of us) pizza thx Gaz.

MY GOD ! What did that cost him ?????lol

rodderz · 13-01-2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SpoolMan

AU1XLS also run a PB (12.8) then paid for everyone's (10 of us) pizza thx Gaz.

Has he had enough of bbq's?

SpoolMan · 13-01-2007, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMS290

MY GOD ! What did that cost him ?????lol

Dont worry if the bank dosnt have money, it means they havnt rang Gary for a top up..

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