Wsid 12/4/06

MYV8 · 13-04-2006, 09:55 AM

Headed out to WSID last night with Lowride260 and Hot460 for a bit of fun. Was pleased to meet XR8Ute for the first time. PhantomXR8 was also there but not racing this week.
The temp ranged from about 25 early on to about 20 at the end of the night.

Wade spent all night cranking out his 12.9's with his big launches. Man those slicks sound good when they bite into the tarmac.

Rich was pleased with his first pass in the BF XR8 auto, bog stock, and then spent the rest of the night a bit pi$$ed that he didn't get a 13. I think 14.001 and 100 mph was his best from his new work ute. Well done Rich. Take your tools out of the car next time mate!

XR8Ute got a couple of new PB's but not sure of the details.

I was pleased with my runs, two low 13.2's and four 13.1's with a new PB of 13.109. The mph readings in the right hand lane were reading about 2-3 mph down compared to the right lane so I am not too worried about the indicated 104.99 mph.
My ute was pretty consistent and felt strong. Got sideways once on the 1-2 change and just spun it up on the change to 2nd on another run with the M/T ET streets. It hasn't done it that bad before. I still got a lot of work to do on my 60'.

There was a BA Fairmont there with a boss 260 in it. I have seen him there before doing high 13's but last night he was on the bottle. 125 HP shot was running mid 12's at around 115 mph (I think) with 2.2 60'.
He was hitting the button after the launch, (until he gets decent tyres for his next outing.) He was over the moon with his results.

If I have any details wrong I am sure I will be corrected by those concerned LoL.

**Chris** · 13-04-2006, 10:05 AM

sounds like you guys had fun - especially the guy with the nos........

Craig · 13-04-2006, 10:14 AM

Great stuff MYV8 well done, 12's can't be too far away for ya. And Wade with arms and legs going everywhere is mr consistent that's for sure good job guys. Might have to make a little trip up there in the coming weeks, would love to run on a quality strip like you guys got up there.....

PhantomXR8 · 13-04-2006, 02:39 PM

Yeh Chris, you have some work to do on that 60'. I saw the 1st to 2nd change, a wiggly good time. Drop that 60' and your downing one of those elite 12 second cans. Maybe a tyre change, Wade style, will see you get there!

xr8ute · 13-04-2006, 03:27 PM

It was nice to finally get out to WSID in some reasonably good air.

Was really cool to meet you guys last night, there was certainly no missing the Bluepower utes. And 14.007 from a stock BF XR8 Auto was seriously impressive.

I was pretty happy with my runs, a couple of low 14.2's and a couple of 14.1's. My best run was my last, a 14.153 @ 98.68 with a 2.134 60' (PB before last night 14.291 @ 97.47 with a 2.155 60').

I'd love to know how i might go with a bigger converter, a tune, and some slicks. Just need top save some cash.

How hot is Jim Reads daughter

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Quadcams · 13-04-2006, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8ute

It was nice to finally get out to WSID in some reasonably good air.

Was really cool to meet you guys last night, there was certainly no missing the Bluepower utes. And 14.007 from a stock BF XR8 Auto was seriously impressive.

I was pretty happy with my runs, a couple of low 14.2's and a couple of 14.1's. My best run was my last, a 14.153 @ 98.68 with a 2.134 60' (PB before last night 14.291 @ 97.47 with a 2.155 60').

I'd love to know how i might go with a bigger converter, a tune, and some slicks. Just need top save some cash.

How hot is Jim Reads daughter

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Good to see you again Dave and well done on your PB mate also well done chris on your PB mate some good air you should see a 12 mate.

Did a little suspension change for last night didnt help drop my 60's but seem to be the most consistant I ever been best run 12.96@106.66 1.816 60' (best mph) to worst of 13.03 anyway nothing broke so thats a good thing.

And Rich so close mate to a 13 next time or should say next time a 10

Yeh that 260 on the bottle was impressive once he got a decent launch

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xr8ute · 13-04-2006, 04:46 PM

**Stav** · 13-04-2006, 04:53 PM

Congratulations Dave!! A 14.1 1/4 is awesome time. :lookedat: good work!!

XRQTOR · 13-04-2006, 05:38 PM

Well done fella's, Wade rang me yesterday and told me you's were all heading out. I was going to come out but i got called back into work at 5.3o for anoher few hours so i couldn't get out there.

We need to oraginse a day and get everyone out there at once, that way when i go for a big launch with slicks like wade it'll make light work pushing it off the strip lol. Craig i heard you had a small drama the week before, who'd you use to get the car fixed. Was that cammed & Blown GT out again................

CAMS290 · 13-04-2006, 06:56 PM

Well done guys, some good times there.
Hope to see some of you down for the AFF drag day, they should organize a meet up there one day, would love to come up and have a crack.

13-04-2006, 07:11 PM

Dave, you run with the tail gate on or off this time?

rodderz · 13-04-2006, 07:48 PM

Good going guys

Wade, very consistant with those 12.9's! Gotta love the way you deck that thing off the line and hear the tyres chirp

PhantomXR8 · 13-04-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by XRQTOR

Craig i heard you had a small drama the week before, who'd you use to get the car fixed.

Yeh Leigh, had a small drama with the CV joint giving way with only a 3000rpm launch, more torque, past abuse and old age caught up with it. The good news was that the whole drama only cost $425.00. The local wreckers just acquired a XR6T, they delivered the whole axle for $250.00, onya Macarthur Parts Plus of Smeaton Grange. My mobile mechanic Chris installed it for a steal, maybe more for you, they're a ИИИИИ to put in.

XRQTOR · 13-04-2006, 09:01 PM

Thats not to bad Craig, bet the ride home took forever. Iv'e done it twice and the ride home is the worst part.

Make sure you have that guys number handy cause i got some spares now and im going to have another crack at a street tired 12 then i'm going to have a go with slicks.

hot460 · 13-04-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rodderz

Good going guys

Wade, very consistant with those 12.9's! Gotta love the way you deck that thing off the line and hear the tyres chirp

Wade is one person I wouldnt give the keys to if I had a manual...... Holy sh.t I saw how hard he launch's that thing from behind.
But I must say, Wade I cant remember the last time I have heard someone rip through the gears like that. (scant disreguard for your car dude) LOL.

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hot460 · 13-04-2006, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by xr8ute

It was nice to finally get out to WSID in some reasonably good air.

Was really cool to meet you guys last night, there was certainly no missing the Bluepower utes. And 14.007 from a stock BF XR8 Auto was seriously impressive.

How hot is Jim Reads daughter

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:hihi:
Good to meet you Dave, winters coming. Good air.....
See you out there again mate.

FPV8U · 13-04-2006, 10:31 PM

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There was a BA Fairmont there with a boss 260 in it.

How did he manage that?

Factory or ?

MYV8 · 13-04-2006, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FPV8U

How did he manage that?

Factory or ?

He bought the engine/transmission????? second hand and did it all himself. He is a mechanic by trade. I can't remember what he did regarding the computer/tuning (if anything) as it was a couple of months ago that he told me and I'm getting old.
We gave him the forums address so maybe he will come on sometime and give us all a run down.

Craig · 13-04-2006, 11:16 PM

Hope he gets on here i wanna find out if he has still got the 3 valve motor (If it was a V8 before) and if he wants to sell it?????

SpoolMan · 14-04-2006, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MYV8

I was pleased with my runs, two low 13.2's and four 13.1's with a new PB of 13.109. The mph readings in the right hand lane were reading about 2-3 mph down compared to the right lane so I am not too worried about the indicated 104.99 mph.

Good report Chris, getting closer to that 12, keep chipping away its falling all the time.
I wouldn't be to worried about mph either, we are seeing sometimes
2 to 7 mph difference between Heathcote and Calder, the ET is king.
Chris are using a Hi Stall, if so what size is it.
Good work all who had a crack and keep flying the blue flag.

MYV8 · 14-04-2006, 12:46 PM

Craig...I will keep an eye out for him and ask him the question. He will be going back out when he gets some decent rubber.

Mark... The convertor is 2800 or 3000rpm (not exactly sure). My best 60' is 2.01
and on Wed night were mostly 2.04. I know I can do better with practise and the right technique.
It's a bit disheartening when racing Wade with his 1.8 60's, he gets 1/2 to 1 car length in the blink of eye and thats where it stays. Apart from the launch our timeslip incrementals are pretty much the same.
Raced Wade twice on Wed and lost both. (Boohoohoo, wipes tears from eyes.)
First time he beat me by .305 and had .237 at 60'.
Second time he beat me by .145 and had .154 lead at the 60'.
So I am happy the way the car is going, I just have to somehow get rid of the cr@p launches of mine.
I don't really want to go a bigger stall as it would be pretty bad around town.
Might have to flick off the M/T ET's and steelies which are bl00dy heavy compared to Wade's setup, or even compared to the stockies.
The other four races were against SS Commondoors and V8 Toranas and I beat them all. (Cheering, with dry eyes at last.)

Quadcams · 17-04-2006, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by hot460

Wade is one person I wouldnt give the keys to if I had a manual...... Holy sh.t I saw how hard he launch's that thing from behind.
But I must say, Wade I cant remember the last time I have heard someone rip through the gears like that. (scant disreguard for your car dude) LOL.

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Oh gee thanks for the kind words Rich, go hard or go home I say!

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Quadcams · 17-04-2006, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Craig@ACE

would love to run on a quality strip like you guys got up there.....

Would love to run some quality air like you guys have down there.

hot460 · 17-04-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowride260

Would love to run some quality air like you guys have down there.

Maybe one day soon we will!

CAMS290 · 17-04-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MYV8

Mark... The convertor is 2800 or 3000rpm (not exactly sure). My best 60' is 2.01
and on Wed night were mostly 2.04. I know I can do better with practise and the right technique.
It's a bit disheartening when racing Wade with his 1.8 60's, he gets 1/2 to 1 car length in the blink of eye and thats where it stays. Apart from the launch our timeslip incrementals are pretty much the same.
Raced Wade twice on Wed and lost both. (Boohoohoo, wipes tears from eyes.)
First time he beat me by .305 and had .237 at 60'.
Second time he beat me by .145 and had .154 lead at the 60'.
So I am happy the way the car is going, I just have to somehow get rid of the cr@p launches of mine.
I don't really want to go a bigger stall as it would be pretty bad around town.
Might have to flick off the M/T ET's and steelies which are bl00dy heavy compared to Wade's setup, or even compared to the stockies.
The other four races were against SS Commondoors and V8 Toranas and I beat them all. (Cheering, with dry eyes at last.)

Chris, have you tried different launch techniques ??
I have tried every way with mine, hard on the brakes, and foot flat on the accelerator.
Bringing the revs up to about 1500, then "flash stalling it" by just kicking it in the guts.
And also, idling then kicking in the guts.
I have had the best results by flash stalling it !!!

jcxr · 18-04-2006, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MYV8

Craig...I will keep an eye out for him and ask him the question. He will be going back out when he gets some decent rubber.

Mark... The convertor is 2800 or 3000rpm (not exactly sure). My best 60' is 2.01
and on Wed night were mostly 2.04. I know I can do better with practise and the right technique.
It's a bit disheartening when racing Wade with his 1.8 60's, he gets 1/2 to 1 car length in the blink of eye and thats where it stays. Apart from the launch our timeslip incrementals are pretty much the same.
Raced Wade twice on Wed and lost both. (Boohoohoo, wipes tears from eyes.)
First time he beat me by .305 and had .237 at 60'.
Second time he beat me by .145 and had .154 lead at the 60'.
So I am happy the way the car is going, I just have to somehow get rid of the cr@p launches of mine.
I don't really want to go a bigger stall as it would be pretty bad around town.
Might have to flick off the M/T ET's and steelies which are bl00dy heavy compared to Wade's setup, or even compared to the stockies.
The other four races were against SS Commondoors and V8 Toranas and I beat them all. (Cheering, with dry eyes at last.)

MYV8, i run a 4200 rpm stall and its still ok on the street behind a clevo

XRQTOR · 18-04-2006, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jcxr

MYV8, i run a 4200 rpm stall and its still ok on the street behind a clevo

He uses his ute for work and daily driving. I love how the things jumps off the line at the lights, i gotta baby mine off the line.