RockFalls 8-15-15

ecoboostsho

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Went out to the track with my son as it was the only day he could make work before heading to college. Had a fun time but it was super hot and humid with a DA of 2955 so that really hurt the times. Best run of the day was 13.039 @ 105.  It was an interesting day for sure! I didn't realize it but apparently there was a big event at the track the next day so all the big boys were there testing. Most of the cars were purpose built drag cars running in the 10s and a couple of dragsters in the 7's. Fun to watch but really not anyone to actually race so that stunk a bit. There was one Mustang there (around a 2014 model I believe) with drag radials, a bolt on intake manifold that he swapped out at the track (not the air intake but the actual manifold), and full exhaust only running 13.1 or so. He left early so never got to line up against him...would have been a good race. Got several compliments from some guys that were totally shocked how fast my car is - although one of them threw in a "for what is" comment. :) My son did great as well although he was always a tenth slower than me and I know it was his launch but he kept trying to beat me since he weighs 20lbs less...I had him try different launch rpms and tire pressures. Traction control full on or full off...nothing really helped. Lol. It was ridiculously hot even at 9 in the morning and the humidity was off the charts. I would have loved to say the car runs 12s but that will be a theoretical statement for now I guess!

Results are posted in the time slips section.

On a side note the PP package kept everything nice and cool even when hot lapping. PTU never exceeded 190. Trans never got over 195. Coolant hit 210 at end of one run but cooled right off.
 
Video of the typical competition all day. Needless to say we didn't really get satisfaction out of blowing anyone's doors off. :)

https://youtu.be/aBJf1svYfzU

My son was driving...
 
It is very fun and addictive to take our cars to the track but it is a lot more fun when you can actually race someone - especially when they have a competitive car and you shut them down! 

Ecoboostsho, your ride made a very good SHOing, considering the bad air that we had in this area on Saturday.  I am sure you and your son had a great time!
 
Brucelinc said:
It is very fun and addictive to take our cars to the track but it is a lot more fun when you can actually race someone - especially when they have a competitive car and you shut them down! 

Ecoboostsho, your ride made a very good SHOing, considering the bad air that we had in this area on Saturday.  I am sure you and your son had a great time!
... And you could drive home in your ride instead of trailering a dedicated drag car!
 
Thanks for sharing and glad to hear you guys had a fun time!  Nice videos as well.  I'm sure had the weather been more cooperative the car would have broke into the 12 second range.  I guess that gives you something to look forward to for your next trip out to the track when the weather works out better for you. 
 
good to see some fellow Minnesotans on here, we should all hit up the track some day so we know it will be competitive!
 
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