It was a royal blue... it wasn't chipped at the time (but he was back a few weeks later chipped - didn't race him that time)... your right the turbo is a bye,bye... that thing has boatloads of trq!!!

That guy is cool though... many BMW owners aren't.

 

Can't wait.

I have alot more experience now, so im optimistically shooting for 9.2

Last trip to irwindale, I managed a 9.5 with a bad 2.37 60ft.

With a 2.1 60ft (and proper shifting) which I hope I can achieve by now, I hope to see 9.2 unless other things factor in such as whether or the track itself.

Just a few more days for "7 Runs"

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do you have mods?...

 

Just a Stillen CAI & Spacer.

Haven't had time to install the CCV, which I will try to do before thursday.

I just hope I can get consistency on my 60ft. It's been a roller coaster for me ever since my first track trip. I think this might be my lucky 5th trip; I have higher hopes than before.

Oh yeah, regarding the issue of the slight downhill on the stage area; anyone have a suggestion on how to prevent this? It makes the car roll gradually. Last time, it completely made me loose my concentration, especially the first time. [Put it on reverse to back up, and the count immediately started ]

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My very first time at a track happened to be at Irwindale almost 2yrs ago, and I raced Ted!!! hit a 9.2 if I remember correctly. (I raced him with my Integra at the time) All I saw was his ****!! hahaha I hope to run him a few times. Ted's the one who taught me how to take-off at the track. for Ted, hope to see him there once again.

I cannot wait for Thursday, I'm anxious!!! lol

 

I thought I had already told you to use your hand brake? Guess not, but yea dude, gotta practice how to take off holding the hand brake. It's not too difficult once you get the hang of it. I've only fudged up once from the 100s of launches. you'll be fine.

What time you planning to get there Henry? I'll be there by 4!!

 

The idea of using the hand brake... . I guess I don't have a choice, but I will have to get use to it. Might try using this technique somewhere else, say a lonely street, to get use to it. Because the idea might get to my head the first couple of times. Oh, and by using the hand brake, im assuming I release it immediately after the count starts? Or will that be too late/early? I guess its common sense, but I atleast wan't to have a better idea.

If being there at 2 gives me 20 runs, then so be it .

Yeah, I'll be there at 4 sharp. This time, traffic will not be an excuse.

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I know using the hand brake idea is crazy but in reality I don't think there's any other way lol Just practice a bit before Thursday and you'll do just fine.

I press and hold the button and once the green light turns on, or when you plan on releasing the clutch, that's when I push down on the e-brake. It's not hard.

 

I'll probably get there around 430/5 or so. For those of you that don't know my ride:



Look for the Transport vinyls (front & rear)

Cheers, Ted

 

That's a VERY nice sedan Ted.

One of the cleanest I've seen to date. If you get there by 4, you might be able to get a few extra runs.

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I might not make it guys... won't know for sure till tomorrow. New job (two locations) and trying to find a place to move between the 2 - taking a bunch of my time.

I will know better tomorrow...

 

call me if you're able to make it tomorrow Mike. Would love to see you against Ted.

 

Thursday, FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! lol

 

Ill be there at 4 sharp...

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I'm gonna be running just a lil late. Should be there by 4:30 or so.

They're finishing the final details on the kitchen. And since no one is home, guess who has to stay! lol