Heading to Goliad early tomorrow morning with the 996tt. Just read the rules and definitely getting nervous. I have been 150/160MPH 50+ times on the Mexican highway, but never over that yet.

The new built IPT transmission is installed with the high stall torque converter. Had the whole car checked out and the tires force road balanced.

I am currently running

-Alpha 28s
-60 lb injector with second inline pump
-AP y-pipe tb plenum
-997GT2 i/c
-AP customer intake pipes
-Markski custom 3" exhaust without cats
-Greddy EBC ~72%, 13% set gain .85 bar wg open max boost at 1.6 bar with race fuel
-Hollow 18" twist with sumitomos

Built by Steve Ott @ Driversource.
Parts/Tuning by Vivid/AP/Softronic.

Only get one real pass as I don't have the higher level safety equip. Will wait until I get the best launch and go for it.

Per NYCTim's advice, I will tape all the front down and cover all holes.

 

Good luck mate!

It must be a great experience!

 

DO NOT cover your front radiators no matter what!!!

DO NOT slam on the brakes immediately after crossing the mile marker. Ease slowly off the accelerator and then brake steadily at first and at 140-130 or so you NEED to stand on them.
Plan on making 2 or three passes at most tomorrow. Saturday is super crowded. Once you get into the afternoon, its a waste of time as its too hot. So get in line immediately after the drivers meeting in the morning. if you get there after 8:30am you will be waiting quite a while to run.


Take off your side mirrors. Tape your hood and sun roof. Do not use duct tape! Use gaffers or something less sticky.


I'll see you down there Ben. Good luck. Hope you are the first 996 tip to break 200.

 

Good luck Ben, hope that you will make some good numbers!

 

Sounds like a lot of fun! GL!

 

Ahhh don't sweat it, just go out there and have fun!

 

nice run 183 Bro!

 

What tire did you settle on?

 

I bought pumptech's hollow twists with sumitomos...definitely not the lightest choice but they work well

 

I am a big fan of the stock wheels. Dude what was up with that tape job? You missed all the key spots. The gt 2 front end and that wing were killing you. Tell me its not a blast, specially when you look in the rear view and remember you are allowed to do this!

 

lol my bad...where should I have taped?

I didn't have the right tape so I kept borrowing different peoples. It kept flying off each run I did once I got to 160, 170 mph....

 

Good job Ben, next time at least 10miles up!

 

Thanks....I do not plan to change my car too much from where it is...I am very happy with it

current plans

1) go RWD...save 75 pounds
2) take out stereo equipment next time I run ....75 pounds
3) change out seats to something lightweight
4) change greddy EBC to HKS EVC VI
5) finally get my interior painted piano black by edwin

 

Guess those tires kept ya on the road! I cant knock em, particularly for the money!

 

So.... how did she do? Email me the time slip and some pics so we can put it on the blog!