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AIR Off-Street Drag Report 06Jun04

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A few SA SAU members had a run out there today (Sunday 06Jun04) but unfortunately none of us had the best of meets :(

Thanks to all that came to watch and lend support :)

Poor old Matty (MattR) had a PITA intercooler hose that didn't want to stay on no matter what was tried. In the end he retired. Better luck next time mate.

Chapman (Maxx) debuted the new S15 (no muckin' around there mate :D) with a couple of low 14's @ 102+mph. A best of 14.2 was the end result. It's a good starting point mate.

A lesser known forum member (PSI-VL... I think?) ran 11.3 @ 121+mph? Not a Skyline, but still RB powered.

I had a couple of PB's... 12.357 @ 119.96mph (2.119) was a ET PB, and an earlier pass saw a MPH PB of 120.03mph

I'll run an 11 eventually. I'm getting closer. One tenth at a time :D Yes I know, I suck at burnouts!

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it's good to see Matt, MattR & andrew.

matt is car is SO damn nice, the engine bay is so SHINEY, photo don't do the justice.

the only think i can say is - I CAN"T DRIVE!!

everyone come to me and teach me how to launch the car but i am so stupid...

the best mph is 14.22 with 103.69

the BEST 60' is shocking - "2.5"

the car is a lot harder to launch then previous R33. But maybe it's because i haven't used to the car yet.

hopefully i can run a 13 flat or even high 12 like Andrew some day... before i blow the gearbox :D

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Congrats on the time Matt. Atleast ur getting better each time u go!!

So pi***d i couldnt make it!!

My car got blocked into the marion carpark at 11.30 last night!!! Cops didnt leave till 2 am and approx 30 defects later!!!! (They were all comodores though) I was smart enough to leave my car and hide in the plex for 2 hours, so i didnt get done over.

Hopefully next time im more organised and ill make it out!

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Don't be too hard on yourself Chappy, it was your first time out in a new car. To run 14.22 at nearly 104mph, with a 'less than perfect launch', shows the car has plenty of potential. Thanks for the photo too mate :D

Thanks Andy/Mark :D Sounds like a close call Mark!

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Thanks guys :(

Yeah Robo the top end is fairly solid. I can usually miss a gear or totally stuff the launch (wasting a second or so) and if I keep on it for the rest of run I can chase down a 13-14sec car.

My total lack of a decent burnout saw the Nittos spin in 3rd and 4th on one pass.

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A couple of fellow work mates of mine were out at AIR on the June 6th meet and one of them (Adam) took a heap of photos for me! They're bloody excellent 'cause they're from angles I've never got to see before!

Check out the wheel spin marks that my tyres have left on this less than perfect launch:

I didn't think my car lifted up the front end this much either.

mypic29.jpg

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No mate, the 540's are still alive and kicking... on the back of Steve's beast :D

My new everyday (& strip) rubber is 275/40/17 Extreme Drag NT555R Nittos. I've had them for a few months almost. They're much better for straight line traction on the street than the 540's. Even around corners they perform better than 'normal' performance road rubber, due to the soft compound.

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My total lack of a decent burnout saw the Nittos spin in 3rd and 4th on one pass.

Woeful. Dude, 2nd gear 6krpm, drop clutch, on brakes just enough for it to not roll forward.... You'll be right.

1.6 on the exact same tyres is possible. I personally guarantee it.

Adrian

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damm, intercooler pipe:( fixed now and ready for the next wednesday night meeting. my best (if you can call it that) time for the day was 14.020 at 103.65mph. 60ft was a poor 2.8. have to get used to the nittos

Well done Matt and Chapman

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Congratulations Matt, glad to see you are getting quicker every time you go out, won't be too long before you get an 11 sec pass.

I had to post this pic, as I actually saw some smoke coming off your tyes :bs!: and didn't think anyone would believe you ....sorry couldn't resist

Mark

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