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Nitro · 03-10-2006, 08:41 PM

I was there and saw some TST decals, but I didn't get much of a chance to talk to anyone, because I was dealing with car issues. Namely, my nitrous solenoid is on it's way out, and 2 of the guys that came with me had issues too. I was in the red Cavalier Z24 that eventually ran a 13.5 at 96 mph, which sucks, since I usually trap around 103-104. I was hoping I'd get a new personal best, but I wasn't even close, oh well. My buddy Tony was even more dissapointed with his Cavalier (the blue one with the silver hood). He found out right before we left that the seals in his turbo went south, which we noticed because of the soot all over the inside of the compressor housing (Oops!). We were all hoping for at least a mid 12 out of his car, but he only squeaked out a 13.1 @105, and each run got worse as the turbo got more and more beat. So we want to put that car back on the dyno to see how down on power he is with the turbo in that kind of shape. He was pushing 333 WHP on 14 psi when the turbo was first installed, so I'm curious...... Then the other guy who came with us ended up having to be towed home when he grenaded the trans in his motor swapped Civic hatch. All in all, it was a dissapointing day, especially since I didn't get a chance to meet any of you, but better luck next time.

I'd like any video you guys have though, so I can see your runs that I didn't get a chance to see in person. I wanted to be able to sneak a peek from the stands, but that just didn't happen.

TurboTagTeam · 03-10-2006, 08:59 PM

I was there.

Driven · 03-10-2006, 09:14 PM

I was there too.

Was one of the cavi's the one with the side exhaust that fell off at some point?

TurboTagTeam · 03-10-2006, 09:21 PM

HaHa, I guess i missed that. My car broke on the first pass of the day. I didn't even make it all the way down the strip. My ignition started breaking up at the 1/8mile then my car shut off about 200 feet before the finish line. Damn stock ignition!!!!

I did manage a 12.7@119 though

WhiteXFire · 03-10-2006, 09:45 PM

I was there, along with CarbonIS, Sincere, Spec-V Keith (who drives a silver WRX now), and ErikVWgt. LittleG was there when we got there, as well as several other members.

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Originally Posted by TurboTagTeam

I was there.

Were you still there at 10:30 when we got there?

TurboTagTeam · 03-10-2006, 09:50 PM

Opps, I was there tuesday. Got my dates mixed up.

LadyTSi · 03-10-2006, 10:45 PM

i was there

LadyTSi · 03-10-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteXFire

I was there, along with CarbonIS, Sincere, Spec-V Keith (who drives a silver WRX now), and ErikVWgt. LittleG was there when we got there, as well as several other members.

Were you still there at 10:30 when we got there?

thanks for leaving me out BUMBLE BEE!!!

CarbonIS · 03-10-2006, 10:47 PM

leave it to marc to answer for everyone else

I was there.

Nitro · 03-10-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Driven

I was there too.

Was one of the cavi's the one with the side exhaust that fell off at some point?

Yea, that was Tony, lol. He never did like that side exit exhaust, but now he really hates it! He wanted 3 inch exhaust real bad, but if you ever saw the rear end of a Cav, it's nearly impossible to get 3" pipe over the rear axle, so the desision was made to go side exit until we get the time to fab up a real exhaust (which is gonna be like, now, I guess, lol).

I saw you make your 11.9 second pass, I was 2 cars behind you, watching the boards light up. Pretty impressive!

Little G · 03-10-2006, 10:52 PM

yeah i was there

Nitro · 03-10-2006, 10:56 PM

^^^ I do remember seeing that EVO with the CF hood. What did you run? I'm curious because I always wanted to line up with an EVO and see how I fair.

Little G · 03-10-2006, 11:23 PM

A bunch of 13 flats and a 12.9 for the last run, the the clutch blew out....

Nitro · 03-10-2006, 11:51 PM

Nice times, sorry to hear about the clutch. What do you have done to it to run 12.9's? I hear they run low 13's stock, so is it just good driving, or mild mods?

DocEwww · 03-11-2006, 02:51 AM

I was there

WhiteXFire · 03-11-2006, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LadyTSi

thanks for leaving me out BUMBLE BEE!!!

Bright yellow ATV helmet, woohoo. You didn't drive up with us, so you don't count...

A bunch of us are going again this Sunday, who's coming??

Little G · 03-11-2006, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitro

Nice times, sorry to hear about the clutch. What do you have done to it to run 12.9's? I hear they run low 13's stock, so is it just good driving, or mild mods?

I have full 3 inch exhaust(catless of course),intake , and boost turned up to 22 psi....And of course I had a tune but now its way out again,running rich as hell.....But I could've got much better times...

Driven · 03-11-2006, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitro

Yea, that was Tony, lol. He never did like that side exit exhaust, but now he really hates it! He wanted 3 inch exhaust real bad, but if you ever saw the rear end of a Cav, it's nearly impossible to get 3" pipe over the rear axle, so the desision was made to go side exit until we get the time to fab up a real exhaust (which is gonna be like, now, I guess, lol).

I saw you make your 11.9 second pass, I was 2 cars behind you, watching the boards light up. Pretty impressive!

Is there anyway to go below the rear axle? It's run below the rear axles in my car.

Thanks for the compliment. That time was somewhat pathetic but I'm pleased with the trap speeds.

Twin_Cam · 03-11-2006, 05:35 PM

I was there. Loud Saturn sedan. Lots of stickers. Giant '9' on the side.

alwaysinboost · 03-11-2006, 06:12 PM

I was there also... I was the second car to make a pass and the first to brake

busted my pressue plate on the 1-2 shift and coasted through the traps with a 13.9 at 105 so I got a free ride home from AAA.

03-10-2006, 08:41 PM	#1
Nitro Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Member #548 iTrader: (0)	Who all went to ATCO on 3/5/06? I was there and saw some TST decals, but I didn't get much of a chance to talk to anyone, because I was dealing with car issues. Namely, my nitrous solenoid is on it's way out, and 2 of the guys that came with me had issues too. I was in the red Cavalier Z24 that eventually ran a 13.5 at 96 mph, which sucks, since I usually trap around 103-104. I was hoping I'd get a new personal best, but I wasn't even close, oh well. My buddy Tony was even more dissapointed with his Cavalier (the blue one with the silver hood). He found out right before we left that the seals in his turbo went south, which we noticed because of the soot all over the inside of the compressor housing (Oops!). We were all hoping for at least a mid 12 out of his car, but he only squeaked out a 13.1 @105, and each run got worse as the turbo got more and more beat. So we want to put that car back on the dyno to see how down on power he is with the turbo in that kind of shape. He was pushing 333 WHP on 14 psi when the turbo was first installed, so I'm curious...... Then the other guy who came with us ended up having to be towed home when he grenaded the trans in his motor swapped Civic hatch. All in all, it was a dissapointing day, especially since I didn't get a chance to meet any of you, but better luck next time. I'd like any video you guys have though, so I can see your runs that I didn't get a chance to see in person. I wanted to be able to sneak a peek from the stands, but that just didn't happen. __________________ Gotta love sleepers. Last edited by Nitro; 03-10-2006 at 10:54 PM.

03-10-2006, 09:14 PM	#3
Driven Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PA Member #336 iTrader: (0)	I was there too. Was one of the cavi's the one with the side exhaust that fell off at some point? __________________ 08 Evo X - Daily 95 Eclipse - 9.99 at 143 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-10-2006, 10:45 PM	#7
LadyTSi Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Member #298 My Ride: 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD iTrader: (0)	i was there __________________ ~~Allie~~ 92 Tsi Awd Work in Progress To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

03-10-2006, 10:52 PM	#11
Little G Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mainline What !! Member #488 My Ride: 08 Mitsubishi Evo X iTrader: (0)	yeah i was there __________________ And Then What !!!!!!

03-10-2006, 10:56 PM	#12
Nitro Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Member #548 iTrader: (0)	^^^ I do remember seeing that EVO with the CF hood. What did you run? I'm curious because I always wanted to line up with an EVO and see how I fair. __________________ Gotta love sleepers.

03-10-2006, 08:59 PM	#2
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	I was there.

03-10-2006, 09:21 PM	#4
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	HaHa, I guess i missed that. My car broke on the first pass of the day. I didn't even make it all the way down the strip. My ignition started breaking up at the 1/8mile then my car shut off about 200 feet before the finish line. Damn stock ignition!!!! I did manage a 12.7@119 though

03-10-2006, 09:50 PM	#6
TurboTagTeam Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cell Block F Member #275 My Ride: constantly changes iTrader: (2)	Opps, I was there tuesday. Got my dates mixed up.

03-10-2006, 11:23 PM	#13
Little G Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2005 Location: Mainline What !! Member #488 My Ride: 08 Mitsubishi Evo X iTrader: (0)	A bunch of 13 flats and a 12.9 for the last run, the the clutch blew out.... __________________ And Then What !!!!!!

03-10-2006, 11:51 PM	#14
Nitro Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bethlehem, PA Member #548 iTrader: (0)	Nice times, sorry to hear about the clutch. What do you have done to it to run 12.9's? I hear they run low 13's stock, so is it just good driving, or mild mods? __________________ Gotta love sleepers.

03-11-2006, 02:51 AM	#15
DocEwww Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ Member #1287 My Ride: '99 WS.6 / '07 TBSS iTrader: (0)	I was there __________________ '99 Trans Am WS.6 - Nighthawk Black Pearl '07 Trailblazer SS AWD - Sunset Orange Metallic

03-11-2006, 05:35 PM	#19
Twin_Cam Tri-State Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA Member #288 iTrader: (0)	I was there. Loud Saturn sedan. Lots of stickers. Giant '9' on the side. __________________ Jeff '00 Saturn SL2m- slowest car on TST

03-11-2006, 06:12 PM	#20
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	I was there also... I was the second car to make a pass and the first to brake busted my pressue plate on the 1-2 shift and coasted through the traps with a 13.9 at 105 so I got a free ride home from AAA.

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