Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

[turbodig]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the tr

One thing I notice quite a bit at car show is lot of those cars are way out of tune. I think the parts are on the car for more for show than go. I can't tell you how many time I have see owner leaving a show with a nasty looking motor under his or popping out his hood and being surprise how slow it is when the owner gets on it to show off.

Ya.

I remember seeing this 60's Impala at a car show with a SBC and a 8-71 Jimmy blower.
And chrome headers with teeny 1" primaries.

Didn't take much engineering knowledge to realize the car was built for show only. It would have had a hard time getting out of it's own way.

Not everybody's in the game for racing. To each their own.

 

[420]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the tr

Not everybody's in the game for racing. To each their own.

Then let them collect stamps, and stop buying up all the car goodies I want

 

[gjp]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

I will be there soon as I get my truck running at least 80%

 

[heavy breather]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the tr

Some guys who go to the track do it on a regular basis and are chasing a time they know they can achieve, and prefer not to post the times in between zero tune and satisfaction. Why post each time I shave a tenth when I have at least 1/2 second to go. I can say from personal experience (my truck sees more 3/4 plus throttle driving than idle/cruise,) when the truck is dialed in I will post numbers. I dont know if I would be considered a "go fast goodies" guy, but I hammer my truck relentlessly, ask anyone who went for a ride at homecoming. Or anyone of those who have been handed my keys and told they werent running it hard enough and I am sure they will agree I am not afraid to break my truck, and it has been on 1 track or another for 2 of he last 4 weekends.

12.25 @ 109.7 1.71 60'

That being said, I am not going to justify my "slow" best et with excuses, but will say that once I am satisfied with the overall performance of the current combo the tune will be posted for everyone to see/adapt for their own, the full combo will be disclosed, I am not hiding anything and hope my effort and sweat help others and would like nothing more than to advance the community. BUT, remember if you talk to a REAL drag racer they are always sandbagging, if you talk to a "street racer" they have a 10 second car that has never been faster than a 13. So, I dont trust the numbers posted here most of the time anyway.

 

[SYO237]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the tr

I just dont want to have to pay to race and then wait in long lines. I get more satisfaction out of dominating the street.

::shrug::

 

[NOJIMMY]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

I wouldn't mind goin to the track to see what kinda times I could put down, but it is a 2 hr+ drive to get there, not really worth it.

I hear ya, so for some of us:
-the track wont let us run away, because we dont have fuel shut offs, rollbars,
driveshaft/propshaft loops to compete in the correct et/mph class without cheating
-we dont have proper tires to stick, making it dangerous when launching
-we dont have trailers to tow our vehicles back if they break
-we dont have loads of idle time to devote to our vehicle other than maintenance
without hurting our family life.

Im convinced there are individuals who thrive on designing, building and
completing a project only to see it immediately afterwards (since the
creative aspect is completed). Then there are others who enjoy competition
and such.

Thats why the SyTy Homecoming was so special this year, in that highly modified
vehicles could show up, talk about their rides, enjoy each and everyones
company, and NOT be pressured to race. Because of this laid back
attitude, there were no smack-talking, or challenges to race categories/vehicle mods,
or cheating, or anything. Just plain fun, pic taking, info sharing, and teamwork.

...but this is only my viewpoint (today)...grin

-Larry Brown

 

[denny]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Some people are tking this to personal.
Sepaking for myself, the reason I still own the ty because I like drag racing, this is the only thing my ty is good at, otherwise it drives like shit and something is always wrong with it.

The 15k I spent in the last 2 years was to make it faster, finally got it running somewhat decent and can't wait to get to the track. The track is 2hr away for me, I have 3 kids and a wife thats works weekends, but one way or another I will get to the track in the next few weeks.
Hopefully I can get the Ultimate in the 10s and post the video! Wait , I got a Phil 75lber in the garage somewhere.

Denny

 

[cdezzz]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Hell, I just bought a 65' Stang that is a true drag car, tube frame, stretched nose and all, it was built about 10 years ago, I have the stack full of reciepts totalling over $50k, and it's never made a single pass. It has been driven under one mile since it was completed. I never really could get a good answer as to why it was never used.

 

[Black Knight]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

I really dont put much stock into "all" syty posts anyway- whether they have so called go fast goodies
or not. It wasnt "that" many months ago that this site complained if...
-a V8 was put into a truck...as if it were a religious violation.
-a TH400 wasnt used for high hp drivelines (no one thought a 80e would work)
-rims bigger than 17" ZR1s could be used (and look good)
-non-std SyTy paint schemes could be used (much less flames or lightning bolts)
-and so called accessories could be deleted - devaluing a truck for future owners.

Good observation, funny how times change. I think people still like to frown on the V8 swap ( like it's cheating or something ).

I remember seeing this 60's Impala at a car show with a SBC and a 8-71 Jimmy blower.
And chrome headers with teeny 1" primaries.

Didn't take much engineering knowledge to realize the car was built for show only. It would have had a hard time getting out of it's own way.

Another good point

One thing I notice quite a bit at car show is lot of those cars are way out of tune. I think the parts are on the car for more for show than go. I can't tell you how many time I have see owner leaving a show with a nasty looking motor under his or popping out his hood and being surprise how slow it is when the owner gets on it to show off.

Also good point

I think from what I see ( not just here, but everywhere ) most are affraid of breaking things, alot don't go as fast as they want them to, and some just don't care.

Only of my buddies was a few very fast cars none have ever seen a drag strip and probably never will even though he goes out to watch all the time and doesn't care if he breaks anything when running on the street. He just simply doesn't care how fast of a timeslip they have.

 

[Daron]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the tr

I would love the luxury of free time. I'd love nothing more than to have nothing else to do but tune, fix and race. Unfortunately life seems to be keeping me busy these days, so even washing the truck is out of the question. I have to schedule time to just do things that make it drivable. I think many folks who have the resources to buy and install the go fast goodies are pretty busy folks outside of SyTy land.

 

[AUSyTyIN]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

There are no fast trucks on here. Trucks aren't meant to be raced. :lol:

 

[ed hess]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

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Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track? <<<


The answer... beats me i dunno.

Denny who were you thinking of.

as for me if there's nothing new and improved It just isnt worth the trouble to write about trial and tribulations of whats going on.


ed

 

[denny]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

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Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track? <<<


The answer... beats me i dunno.

Denny who were you thinking of.

as for me if there's nothing new and improved It just isnt worth the trouble to write about trial and tribulations of whats going on.


ed

No one specific, I was looking at the "Engine Bay pic" tread with a lot of nice truck but I didnt see much 1/4 time, I start thinking why....

 

[nello]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

How bout the Datamaster runs I do, does it count as a dyno and quarter mile calculator? I've been using it to see my hp increase and times decrease with every mod I add and without having to drive 2hours and pay 30 bucks to run...F that noise. I agree with others, I get the track when I'm ready.

Question though, how accurate is the Datamaster for 1/4 miles and hp numbers? I was figuring within about 5% as I've heard DM is extremely precise.

 

[Maxtor]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Not sure what you are calling "go fast goodies" or what times that would imply the truck could or would run. Who on the BB cares to read about runs slower than 9.5 sec? Not worth posting about "old news", anyone can do it. I may be ecstatic that I can run mid 10's with low boost, mild launch, and a street tune. I doubt anyone else here really cares.

 

[MikeRenz]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Not sure what you are calling "go fast goodies" or what times that would imply the truck could or would run. Who on the BB cares to read about runs slower than 9.5 sec? Not worth posting about "old news", anyone can do it. I may be ecstatic that I can run mid 10's with low boost, mild launch, and a street tune. I doubt anyone else here really cares.

totally untrue...we like to hear about things like this (i do anyway). Gives everyone else w/ mild/stock builds something to shoot for if we start modding more.

 

[crusader8]

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Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

completely agree with renz. I love to here that someone ran mid 11's or 12's. great to see new combos and changes to get there. I really like to compare trucks with similar times to see how im doing. When a truck with less mods, or with what seems like a lesser build is fatser then me it makes me wonder what im doing and how I can get there

 

[denny]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Not sure what you are calling "go fast goodies" or what times that would imply the truck could or would run. Who on the BB cares to read about runs slower than 9.5 sec? Not worth posting about "old news", anyone can do it. I may be ecstatic that I can run mid 10's with low boost, mild launch, and a street tune. I doubt anyone else here really cares.

I cares :lol:
Now, if you tell me you woop a civic at on a stop light, I don't care!

 

[NOJIMMY]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Who on the BB cares to read about runs slower than 9.5 sec? Not worth posting about "old news", anyone can do it. I may be ecstatic that I can run mid 10's with low boost, mild launch, and a street tune. I doubt anyone else here really cares.

...Not True! At the Homecoming, you were gracious in answering all of my questions
(and I believe a couple of dudes actually wanted to buy your Stokes Sy after
witnessing you run 10 secs - which was the fastest of the SyTy vehicles entered at the track).

Even my wife got a kick out of watching you launch...and she normally gets bored at these events.

It would be a real "HOOT" to see a minimum 10-sec race category at a SyTy event,
where Syclones vs Syclones; Syclones vs Typhoons; Typhoons vs Typhoons
would produce a TOP DOG. Forgetabout Friday "testing"...the badest race
the badest by showing up on Saturday and race (whether its 2wd, AWD, Nitrous,
TTV8 or V6).

Kinda like when Dean/Lee Howie, McCoy, Guy Levy, Peter, and the Hoovers
all showed up to run-what-they-brung (and fight the hot, humid, track temps).

...just my :2cents: (with change)
Larry (and Claire Brown)

 

[ed hess]

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

Re: Why people with all the go fast goodies never post their 1/4 time or go to the track?

i kinda see where denny was going with this.

try to put this in a perspective everyone can relate to as a user here.

"you would think we would see more posting in the racing section than we do."

ed