Video of the New Record 996TT 1/4mile
#46
09-06-2005, 03:43 AM
Originally posted by MrBlonde
Alex, good runs. You're getting 6.9x @ 104-105MPH to half track which means you are picking up a lot of time in the top half of the track.
The short time is not so good but you know that already. You desperately need better rubber and to stall up on the convertor much better on the line.
Fitting some 15" rims to the rear even with drag radials will get you plenty. Fitting slicks will net even more.
Also you need to ditch those monster front wheels/tyres for the strip and get either front runners or skinny narrow and hard cross plys.
Your auto tranny is shifting really slowly, it sounds stock! Plenty to be gained there.
And yes, go to a sea level track on a ccold night, you will pick up a lot more power.
Alex, good runs. You're getting 6.9x @ 104-105MPH to half track which means you are picking up a lot of time in the top half of the track.
The short time is not so good but you know that already. You desperately need better rubber and to stall up on the convertor much better on the line.
Fitting some 15" rims to the rear even with drag radials will get you plenty. Fitting slicks will net even more.
Also you need to ditch those monster front wheels/tyres for the strip and get either front runners or skinny narrow and hard cross plys.
Your auto tranny is shifting really slowly, it sounds stock! Plenty to be gained there.
And yes, go to a sea level track on a ccold night, you will pick up a lot more power.
Nobody wants to work on the tranny shifts unfortunately
#47
09-06-2005, 03:43 AM
Originally posted by JDN17
Very nice runs... makes me want to get a tip for the next one. That thing is wicked fast!
Very nice runs... makes me want to get a tip for the next one. That thing is wicked fast!
#48
09-06-2005, 03:45 AM
Originally posted by Paul2x
Hey Sharky, Great run!!
What RPM did you launch at?
Hey Sharky, Great run!!
What RPM did you launch at?
#51
09-06-2005, 10:36 AM
Originally posted by buddyg
Most drag cars ARE automatics! It is much harder to launch a 6 speed. He is launching at 3000 rpm's.
Most drag cars ARE automatics! It is much harder to launch a 6 speed. He is launching at 3000 rpm's.
#52
09-06-2005, 11:16 AM
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Originally posted by tjmpb
I don't know much about all the different models of modified cars out doing 1/4 mile times, but...
aren't they (almost) always stick shift? If so, is Sharky's one of the fastest automatics? Not just 996tt's but against other cars with automatic transmissions?
I don't know much about all the different models of modified cars out doing 1/4 mile times, but...
aren't they (almost) always stick shift? If so, is Sharky's one of the fastest automatics? Not just 996tt's but against other cars with automatic transmissions?
#53
09-06-2005, 12:54 PM
Originally posted by HotRodGuy
most big time drag cars are auto's, more consistent and can lay down power better in general
most big time drag cars are auto's, more consistent and can lay down power better in general
#55
09-06-2005, 01:20 PM
Originally posted by sharkster
Thanks bud! Can you imagine what the track would say about your "cab" doing the same thing.. They wouldn't be best pleased....
Thanks bud! Can you imagine what the track would say about your "cab" doing the same thing.. They wouldn't be best pleased....
#56
09-06-2005, 01:24 PM
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Originally posted by MANA
If mine was a Tippy I would probably try a run. With a 6 speed ... nope. It takes more than one pass to get these babies dialed in and I don't want my one shot to be a bad one.
If mine was a Tippy I would probably try a run. With a 6 speed ... nope. It takes more than one pass to get these babies dialed in and I don't want my one shot to be a bad one.
#60
09-06-2005, 05:26 PM
Damm Sharky, congrats on the run man, hopefully you will be getting the times and trap speed you want. You should bring it to Etown here in Jersey, its getting nice and cool out now, my car is running like an animal as well. Cant wait to break 11's