First 9 second pass!!!!

Posted By: Kevins493

First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 02:22 AM

Got the car back together last week and took it to MIR today to make some test passes on it. Made 4 passes total, the first just driving down the track to make sure nothing fell off the car and the second being a hard pass to the 1/8. Car ran 6.36 in the 1/8, and then 10.033/133 in the 1/4 on the first full pass (also with a 6.36@106). Since it was so close to a 9 that I could taste it, the car immediately went on a 75-lb diet. The results are in the time slip below.

Ran into 440Jim today. He was running some real impressive numbers as always. Almost seems like I could dial his car for him from my house, too.

Posted By: 68shifter

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 02:36 AM

Congrats!!! I'm hoping to get one of those soon too.

.002 light, not to shabby

Posted By: MR_P_BODY

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 02:38 AM

Good for you... those barriers are always nice to
cross.... congrats

Posted By: 440Jim

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 02:39 AM

The fist 9-second pass and an awesome 0.002 RT makes a great timeslip. Congratulations.

Posted By: clovis

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 02:45 AM

Having just entered the club myself, I know how great it feels-congratulations.

Posted By: hemi-itis

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 02:49 AM

CONGRATZ!!The first one is always the best

I'm getting mt licence this year.

Posted By: Kevins493

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 03:19 AM

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The fist 9-second pass and an awesome 0.002 RT makes a great timeslip. Congratulations.

Thanks Jim! I'm sure the rustyness will hit me just in time for the first points race, lol. Haven't had as much time as usual to use the practice tree.
Car felt so good I couldn't believe it was on that good of a pass. Just felt like driving my '73 340 challenger to the corner store.
And I agree with those that said the first is always the best.

68shifter, It took a year to cross that barrier. Always stressed going rounds/consistency so this is the first time I've really been able to turn up the wick (I rarely take the lead out because the car doesn't always hook). I can assure you it is well worth the wait.

Posted By: 383man

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 07:12 AM

Nice going Kevin.

I know that had to feel good. Congrats !

Ron

Posted By: Bigcube

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 11:45 AM

Congrats! Always great to reach a goal, especially on the first time out for the year.

Posted By: Mr.Yuck

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 12:10 PM

Good job Kevin. You guys have been working hard on the car.

Posted By: Dartin

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 12:40 PM

Good job! New bests are always good!

Randy

Posted By: deaks

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 01:23 PM

Congrats on your 9 in a beautiful car, where did you take the 75# from ?
Mick

Posted By: Mr.Yuck

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 01:29 PM

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Congrats on your 9 in a beautiful car, where did you take the 75# from ?
Mick

he keeps weight in the trunk, sometimes 100lbs....
Kev did Dad mind the 9 second pass? Time for you license run

Posted By: deaks

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 01:40 PM

How does that affect the weight transfer ? the reason i ask, i've just changed my trunk for a fibreglass one and it's taken 42# off.
Mick

Posted By: Mr.Yuck

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 01:45 PM

he can answer better, but I think it helps with traction and was keeping him in the 10's. Kev and John are very good at getting that car down the track.

Posted By: tboomer

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 02:04 PM

Way to go,Kevin!

Posted By: moparacer

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 02:51 PM

Good Job Kevin!

That first Sub 10.00 is always a special pass.

Now, go get that thing certified, get you license and buy all the SFI crap that comes with being a 9 second guy.....

Posted By: Dads426

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 03:18 PM

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How does that affect the weight transfer ? the reason i ask, i've just changed my trunk for a fibreglass one and it's taken 42# off.
Mick

We usually keep 50-100 lbs in the trunk (weight box) to help the car hook on marginal tracks. I didn't think we had 100 in the box, so when we opened it we took 75 out for the 9 sec pass. MIR had good traction that day, so it hooked well.

In NSS, we have to run on the 0.10 index, so we add/subtract weight from the box if we are in the middle of the bracket.

If your car hooks OK with the steel lid, removing 42 lbs shouldn't affect traction.

I don't think he will get a license as we plan to keep it in the 10's. He just wanted that 9 sec time slip to frame. The chassis was updated over the winter and will certify to 8.50's; we may have it certified (just to have it done) if it is convienent.

Posted By: Thumperdart

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 06:24 PM

Congrats and welcome............

Posted By: Guitar Jones

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 09:03 PM

Congrats! Your car miles an hour pretty good.

Posted By: jamesc

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/02/12 11:37 PM

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Now, go get that thing certified, get you license and buy all the SFI crap that comes with being a 9 second guy.....

you got that right, going slower is becoming more appealing every day

Posted By: Kevins493

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/03/12 06:50 AM

Thanks guys! And yes, I will keep the car in the 10s for the foreseeable future. No sense jumping through all the hoops unless its deeper in the 9's, which would probably make the car harder on parts. I like my thin firesuit.

Mick, the car actually hooks well on most tracks without the weight. I'd be interested to see if it's still needed with the seat being moved back 4" from last year. We just had the lead in it to make it more consistent on a bad track. Like my Dad said don't think 42 lb should hurt it much if its not having any problems now.

Posted By: Kevins493

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/03/12 06:52 AM

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Congrats! Your car miles an hour pretty good.

Thanks! It does surprise a lot of people.

Posted By: an8sec70cuda

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/03/12 02:03 PM

Congrats! Nice light too!

Posted By: JACK1440

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/03/12 02:22 PM

CONGRATS!!!

Posted By: 383man

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/03/12 09:10 PM

Kevin are you going to the first 422 club race this year ? I may try to go with my brother. Wont have my car I just plan to ride with him if I go. Ron

Posted By: Dads426

Re: First 9 second pass!!!! - 04/04/12 01:43 AM

Yes, we plan to go to the two day race (422) at MIR on April 21/22 and if we don't hurt anything Capitol on the 28th (although not sure what is going on with Capitol; the website says closed until further notice.)